Rep. Ron Marsico represents the 105th Legislative District in Pennsylvania, which includes Lower Paxton, East Hanover, South Hanover and West Hanover Townships.    

First elected to the state House of Representatives in 1988 

Senior Dauphin County House member 

Wrote 17 bills that have become law - including those that stiffen the death penalty, strengthen Megan’s Law, get heroin dealers off the streets by strengthening penalties, and crack down on unwanted invasions of privacy  

Additionally, Ron created two laws protecting children. One law creates safe havens for unwanted infants at Pennsylvania hospitals while the other increases penalties for raping a child under the age of 13.

Public safety, job creation and improving transportation have been top priorities for Ron. 

To make highways safer, Ron led the successful effort to increase the size of the Pennsylvania State Police force so more officers will be available to patrol the state’s highways and communities. He has helped bring millions of dollars in new state funding for better and safer roads and bridges and to reduce traffic congestion. He also helped get funding for noise barriers to enhance the quality of life for people along Interstate 81. 

Ron has introduced proposals to establish a more definitive timeline for the passage of state budgets and to prohibit the governor from furloughing employees during a budget impasse.  

He has also created legislation that would form an independent Compensation Commission to help provide an objective evaluation of governmental salary levels and make recommendations for setting compensation.  

Ron is also constantly looking for ways to free up additional state dollars and has recommended that the $75 million Film Tax Credit be repealed. 

Currently serves as Republican Chair of the House Judiciary Committee. Also serves on the House Transportation Committee and the House Rules Committee. 

Graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School and Ohio State University  

He and his wife, Elaine, have two children, Kelly and Wayde, and three grandchildren.