Corman Issues Statement on Passage of Election Integrity Bills
Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Bellefonte) issued the following statement today after passage of two bills to help restore integrity of Pennsylvania’s elections: [Read More]
Senate Votes to Ban Unsecured Ballot Drop Boxes and Private Funding of Election Operations
In a strong step forward to safeguard the integrity of Pennsylvania’s elections, the Senate approved two bills today that would prevent the future use of unsecured ballot drop boxes and ban private money to fund election operations. [Read More]
Senate Approves DiSanto Cannabis Banking Bill
Today the Senate gave its bipartisan approval of legislation authored by Senators John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) and Sharif Street (Philadelphia) to afford state-legal cannabis businesses better access to banking and insurance services. [Read More]
Senate Committee OKs Martin Bill Expanding Career Training for Cosmetologists, Barbers
The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee approved two bills today authored by Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) that expand career training opportunities for cosmetology and barber students. [Read More]
Martin: Senate Committee Approves Bill Crediting Dentists for Volunteer Service
The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee today approved legislation authored by Senator Martin (R-13) that would give educational credits to dentists who volunteer at free clinics and charity events. [Read More]
Yaw to Introduce Bill Promoting Carbon Capture, Utilization and Sequestration
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has circulated a co-sponsorship memo to establish the Pennsylvania Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide Act. [Read More]
Senate Finance Committee to hold Hearing on PA Film Tax Credits
The Senate Finance Committee, chaired by Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21), has scheduled a public hearing in Pittsburgh to receive testimony on the successes and challenges facing Pennsylvania’s Film Tax Credit Program. [Read More]
Mensch Bill 749 passes in the Health and Human Services Committee
Senate Bill 749 sponsored by Senator Mensch passed the Senate Health and Human Services Committee yesterday. [Read More]
Senate Aging & Youth Committee Examines Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Impacts on Children
The Senate Aging and Youth Committee convened a public hearing today to discuss the impact of adult-use marijuana legalization on children, Chairwoman Judy Ward (R-30) said. [Read More]
Senate Approves Yaw Effort to Encourage Responsible Solar Development, Protect Landowners
The state Senate approved a proposal today that would establish decommissioning and financial requirements for solar generation projects and offer better protections for landowners, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said. [Read More]