Did You Know That David Steil...

• Represents the 31st Legislative District comprising: Newtown, Upper Makefield and Lower Makefield Townships, plus Yardley and Newtown Boroughs.
• Accepts campaign contributions only from individuals and has always renounced contributions from Political Action Committee's (PAC).
• Is the cofounder of the Jefferson Reform Initiative, a bi-partisan coalition of legislators seeking to change the legislative process to restore openness and accountability.
• Completed work on Act 1 Special Session through a historic House / Senate Conference Committee on tax reform. This legislation was signed by Governor Rendell in June of 2006. Is recognized by his colleagues for creative thinking and hard work.
• Was the prime sponsor of Act 67 and 68 signed by Governor Ridge, which were the first major changes to land planning law in 30 years in Pennsylvania.
• Drafted legislation that will completely revamp the manner in which storm water is managed within a County. (HB 88 - 2005) Rewrote the Pennsylvania Child Labor Law which was the first major revision to this law since 1915. (HB 89 - 2005)
• Wrote the legislation that put in place the uniform Construction Code, the first time contractors in Pennsylvania were required to follow proscribed construction standards that protect all consumers. (Act 145 - 1998)
• Worked with a group of Pennsbury School District Parents to develop legislation which, when adopted, will eliminate teacher strikes. (HB 2635 - 2006)
• Became a member of the Executive Committee of the National Conference of State Legislators in 2005. This organization provides educational, logistical and lobbying support to all state legislatures.
• Is a member of the Streamlined Sales Tax Project, a national task force seeking to harmonize states sales tax laws to make it less costly for business to collect sales tax as an agent of the state.
• Was a Lower Makefield Township supervisor from 1988 -1992 and served on the Planning Commission from 1981 through 1987.
• As Chairman of the Planning Commission, Lower Makefield passed the first Farmland Preservation Ordinance in the State. Worked with emergency services personnel and residents of the 31st district who were impacted by the recent floods to make sure they had all needed resources.
• Has more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and distribution at the senior management level for several medium size corporations.
• Is the President and Owner of a company that manufactures instruments to monitor spatial environments. Holds a U.S. Patent for the design of a specialized fire control system. (U.S. Patent No 5257007)
• Has been married to wife Kaaren for 42 years, who is his first line of support.

Awards and Recognitions:
- Regional Excellence Award - 2002 by Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
- Friend of Pennsylvania - 2000 by 10000 Friends of Pennsylvania

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