She is a graduate of Dallas High School and Shippensburg University, where she received a B.A. in Government Administration. She resides in Lehman Township, Luzerne County, with Gary, her husband of more than 40 years.

Senator Lisa Baker

Lisa Baker graduated from Dallas High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in government administration from Shippensburg University. She resides in Lehman Township, Luzerne County, with her husband, Gary, to whom she has been married for more than 40 years.

Career
> research analyst, Sen. Robert Jubelirer; chief of staff, Sen. Charles Lemmond; NE Director, Gov. Tom Ridge; deputy chief of staff, Gov. Tom Ridge and Gov. Mark Schweiker; executive director, the Blue Ribbon Foundation; 2012 Legislator of the Year Award, American Heart Association; 2012 Jesse S. Heiges Distinguished Alumnus Award, Shippensburg University; 2011-12 Guardian of Small Business Award, NFIB; 2010 Patrick Henry Award, National Guard Association of the United States; 2008 James Baird Legislative Award, Firemen’s Legislative Federation; 2007 Outstanding Service Award, Pennsylvania War Veterans Council. Member of Senate 2007 to date.

Senator Lisa Baker - PA State Senate

Lisa Baker previously worked as a research analyst for Senator Robert Jubelirer, chief of staff for Senator Charles Lemmond, Northeast director for Governor Tom Ridge, deputy chief of staff for Governors Tom Ridge and Mark Schweiker, and executive director of the Blue Ribbon Foundation.

Senator LISA BAKER

Senator Lisa Baker is serving her fifth term representing the 20th Senatorial District, which includes substantial parts of Luzerne and Wayne counties, and all of Pike, Susquehanna, and Wyoming counties.

Lisa Baker is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 20th District since 2009. She is the first woman to hold this position. Baker previously served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2006 to 2008.

Lisa Baker (Pennsylvania)

Lisa currently serves her fifth term representing Pennsylvania's 20th Senatorial District. She previously served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2006 to 2008.

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2026 Pennsylvania General Election 

IT’S YOUR MONEY

Transparency in state spending is crucial to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent as wisely and efficiently as possible. We are continuously looking for ways to cut costs and increase accountability to taxpayers, and I believe it is important to demonstrate that commitment.

It's Your Money

Advocates reducing state costs and increasing accountability for taxpayer spending.

- Advocates reducing state costs and increasing accountability for taxpayer spending.

Economy

As students across Pennsylvania return to school, it is past time for the commonwealth to ensure fairness for women and girls taking part in collegiate and high school sports.

Earlier this year, at the urging of students and parents, the Senate approved bipartisan legislation – twice – to preserve opportunities for female athletes at public schools and colleges by requiring scholastic sports teams to be designated based on biological sex. Senate Bill 1293 would also allow students to take legal action if they are harmed by violations of this rule.

September 1, 2026 E-Newsletter

Supports requiring public-school and college sports teams to be designated by biological sex under Senate Bill 1293.

- Supports requiring public-school and college sports teams to be designated by biological sex under Senate Bill 1293.

Education

I recently introduced legislation to establish a state license category for Rural Emergency Hospitals (REH), giving eligible rural hospitals in Pennsylvania another option to sustain emergency and outpatient care in the face of an ever-challenging operating climate.

Senate Bill 1454 would allow a Critical Access Hospital or a rural hospital with 50 or fewer beds to convert to a federally designated REH.

September 28, 2026 E-Newsletter

Additionally, people who are struggling with rising prices are not going to accept more mandates where the economic costs are understated. I am recommending that the regulation in current form be rejected, so it can be revised to limit its scope consistent with the public interest. Additional time will allow state officials and legislators to hold forums to permit greater public input and promote understanding.

Sen. Baker's Letter to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission Regarding the Department of Health's Regulation #10-242

Introduced Senate Bill 1454 to allow eligible rural hospitals to convert to federally designated Rural Emergency Hospitals.

Recommends rejecting the Department of Health's proposed regulation in its current form and revising it to limit its scope.

- Introduced Senate Bill 1454 to allow eligible rural hospitals to convert to federally designated Rural Emergency Hospitals.
- Recommends rejecting the Department of Health's proposed regulation in its current form and revising it to limit its scope.

Healthcare

As of October 16, 2026, Lisa Baker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Senate Bill 1484 would authorize victims of certain offenses to request lifetime no-contact injunctions. Baker offered an amendment to expand the list of offenses eligible for a no-contact injunction.

“Victims of crime deserve every reasonable tool available to help protect themselves from further harm,” Baker said. “Expanding the availability of no-contact protections can provide victims with an additional layer of security and peace of mind.”

Baker Announces Judiciary Committee Approval of Public Safety, Victim Protection Bills

The committee endorsed Baker’s Senate Resolution 377, which would direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a comprehensive study on the financial burdens crime victims may face when their vehicles or property are impounded during criminal investigations. The study would examine costs incurred by victims, law enforcement and municipalities, as well as best practices and alternatives to reduce out‑of‑pocket expenses.

Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Measures to Strengthen Protections for Victims, Children and Animals

Offered an amendment to expand the offenses eligible for lifetime no-contact injunctions for crime victims.

Proposes a study of financial burdens crime victims face when property is impounded during criminal investigations.

- Offered an amendment to expand the offenses eligible for lifetime no-contact injunctions for crime victims.
- Proposes a study of financial burdens crime victims face when property is impounded during criminal investigations.

Public Safety

“This decision is welcome news for homeowners, farmers and businesses. The imposition of the so-called Rain Tax has created considerable controversy and opposition. Good questions have been raised about its fairness, practicality, and the seeming inconsistency in assessment. This is a very good time for the federal government to give Pennsylvania the chance to reconsider and reevaluate this approach. If the governor does not agree to reexamine this policy, then I and other legislators will force the issue.”

Baker: Federal Rain Tax Actions Welcome News for Homeowners, Farmers, Businesses

Calls for Pennsylvania to reconsider the policy she calls the “Rain Tax.”

- Calls for Pennsylvania to reconsider the policy she calls the “Rain Tax.”

Energy & the Environment

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