Few Pa. Legislators Using State Car Fleet

Fewer Pennsylvania legislators are driving taxpayer-subsidized vehicles. Pennsylvania and California are the only states that offer legislators subsidized cars. In the House, 82 of 203 members drive fleet cars, and so do 18 of 49 sitting senators. Besides a base salary of $78,315, lawmakers also get up to $158 to cover meal and lodging expenses each day they show up to work in the Capitol, a pension program, and health benefits.