Member Biography
Giovanni "John" M. DiSanto
| Sessions | Office | Position | District | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 15 | Republican | ||
| 2018 | 15 | Republican | ||
| 2019 | 15 | Republican | ||
| 2020 | 15 | Republican | ||
| 2021 | 15 | Republican | ||
| 2022 | 15 | Republican | ||
| 2023 | 15 | Republican | ||
| 2024 | 15 | Republican |
COUNTIES: Dauphin
Biography
Giovanni M. "John" DiSanto (R15) Dauphin County (Part) 2016-2024
Early Life:
Giovanni M. "John" DiSanto, born 1960, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; son of Alex A. and Dona L. DiSanto; Central Dauphin High School; American University, bachelor's degree, Business Administration, emphasis, Urban Planning; president, construction and real estate development company, Triple Crown Corporation; elected, Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate, 2016-2024; married, Maria Lio DiSanto, two children, two grandchildren.
Pennsylvania Politics:
Elected, Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate, 15th district, Dauphin County (Part), 2016-2024 (defeated incumbent Rob Teplitz); committee assignments, Banking and Insurance (chairman), Education, Labor and Industry, Transportation, Urban Affairs and Housing (vice chairman); did not seek reelection, left office, November 30, 2024.
Primed sponsored legislation:
Strengthening pension forfeiture for lawbreaking public officials 2019 Act 1
Offering ex-offenders second chances for state job licenses 2020 Act 53
Protecting newborns through rare disease screenings 2020 Act 133
Automating the claims process for the PA Treasury to return unclaimed property to the rightful owners 2024 Act 81
Legacy:
Instrumental in many large-scale philanthropic initiatives, including construction of the new Bishop McDevitt High School; building and rehabilitating homes for Habitat for Humanity.
Cited:
The Pennsylvania Manual, (2017) Bogden, S. (Editor). McKain, A. (Editor). (Volume 123). Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, page 3-33; Biographies of Members of the Senate, page 3-17.