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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Tim Briggs is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 149. He was first elected to the chamber in 2008.

Briggs earned his B.A. in political science from West Chester University and his J.D. from Temple Law School. His professional experience includes working as a Political Adviser for the following people: State Senator Connie Williams, State Representative Daylin Leach, Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky and Commissioner Joe Hoeffel. He has also worked as an associate attorney for Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin Maxwell and Lupin.

Education

  • JD, Temple University, Beasley School of Law, 2000-2004
  • BA, Political Science/International Affairs, West Chester University, 1989-1992

Professional Experience

  • JD, Temple University, Beasley School of Law, 2000-2004
  • BA, Political Science/International Affairs, West Chester University, 1989-1992
  • Associate, Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell and Lupin, 2007-present
  • Former Political Director, Bonner Group
  • Former Advisor, Congressman Joe Hoeffel
  • Legislative Fellow, Political Science Program, West Chester University, 2011

Political Experience

  • JD, Temple University, Beasley School of Law, 2000-2004
  • BA, Political Science/International Affairs, West Chester University, 1989-1992
  • Associate, Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell and Lupin, 2007-present
  • Former Political Director, Bonner Group
  • Former Advisor, Congressman Joe Hoeffel
  • Legislative Fellow, Political Science Program, West Chester University, 2011
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 149, 2008-present
  • Former Advisor, State Senator Connie Williams
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 149, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Chair, Courts Subcommittee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Professional Licensure Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Tourism and Recreational Development Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Judiciary

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, Temple University, Beasley School of Law, 2000-2004
  • BA, Political Science/International Affairs, West Chester University, 1989-1992
  • Associate, Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell and Lupin, 2007-present
  • Former Political Director, Bonner Group
  • Former Advisor, Congressman Joe Hoeffel
  • Legislative Fellow, Political Science Program, West Chester University, 2011
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 149, 2008-present
  • Former Advisor, State Senator Connie Williams
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 149, 2018, 2020
  • Democratic Appointee, Board of Governors, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board, present
  • Board Member, James A. Finnegan Fellowship Foundation, present
  • Member, Norristown Farm Park Advisory Committee, present
  • Vice Chair, Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board, present
  • Former Member, Board of Directors, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Montgomery County
  • Ex-officio Board Member, Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association
  • Former Volunteer Firefighter, Jefferson Fire Company, West Norriton Township

Other Info

— Awards:

  • 2009 Early Childhood Education Champion Award from the Montgomery County Child Care Consortium
  • 2010 Ranked Top Environmental Legislator in Pennsylvania by the Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter
  • 2011 Legislative Hero from Keystone Progress
  • Freedom Keepers Award from Planned Parenthood

Policy Positions

Pennsylvania State Legislative Election 2018 Political Courage Test

Abortion & Reproductive

1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-choice

2. Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
- Yes

3. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
- No

4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Budget, Spending, & Tax

Budget Stabilization:

Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing Pennsylvania's budget.

1. Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions?
- No

2. Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees?
- No

3. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients?
- No

4. An income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- No Answer

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Campaign Finance & Government Reform

1. Do you support any limits on campaign contributions to state candidates?
- Yes

2. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes

3. Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
- Yes

4. Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
- No

5. Do you support allowing early voting in Pennsylvania?
- Yes

6. Do you support reducing the size of the Pennsylvania General Assembly?
- No

7. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Crime & Public Safety

1. Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
- No Answer

2. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- Yes

3. Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
- No Answer

4. Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
- No

5. Should school safety meetings be made available to the public?
- No Answer

6. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Economic

1. Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes

2. Do you support lowering state taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No

3. Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector?
- No

4. Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
- Yes

5. Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
- No

6. Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of Pennsylvania?
- Yes

7. Do you support increasing state funding for road repairs?
- Yes

8. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Education

1. Do you support adopting federal education standards in Pennsylvania?
- No

2. Do you support state funding for charter schools?
- No Answer

3. Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from Pennsylvania high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
- Yes

4. Do you support providing virtual charter school alternatives to all K-12 students?
- No Answer

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Environment & Energy

1. Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- Yes

2. Do you support state government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes

3. Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
- Yes

4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Gun

1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- Yes

2. Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
- Yes

3. Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom?
- No

4. Should a license be required for gun ownership?
- No Answer

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Health

1. Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse?
- Yes

2. Do you support Medicaid expansion through Pennsylvania's health care programs?
- Yes

3. Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
- Yes

4. Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia?
- Yes

5. Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations?
- No Answer

6. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Social

1. Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Pennsylvania's anti-discrimination laws?
- Yes

2. Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Pennsylvania's anti-discrimination laws?
- Yes

3. Do you support greater efforts by Pennsylvania state government in closing the pay gap between men and women?
- Yes

4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Legislative Priorities

In the following area, please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
- No Answer

Events

2020

Aug. 27
Plastics Wars Film Screening & Discussion

Thur 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM EDT