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Langerholc, Rigby to Introduce Legislation to Provide Reduced Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Law Enforcement
July 9, 2024

Langerholc, Rigby to Introduce Legislation to Provide Reduced Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Law Enforcement

Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Rep. Jim Rigby (R-71) today announced their intention to introduce legislation to provide law enforcement with hunting and fishing licenses for $1.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Gebhard Bill Naming New Bridge After Public Servant
July 9, 2024

Senate Passes Gebhard Bill Naming New Bridge After Public Servant

The Senate approved legislation to name a new bridge in honor of the late Sen. David J. Arnold Jr., according to Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), who authored the legislative language making the designation possible.  [Read More]

Governor Signs Phillips-Hill’s Legislation Modernizing State Dog Law
July 8, 2024

Governor Signs Phillips-Hill’s Legislation Modernizing State Dog Law

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation championed by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill’s (R-York) into law to update Pennsylvania’s dog law. This new law provides license fee exemptions for service dogs used by first responders and addresses regulatory challenges faced by dog boarding kennels.  [Read More]

Stefano, Rothman Bill to Protect Homebuyers and Increase Transparency Set for Enactment
July 3, 2024

Stefano, Rothman Bill to Protect Homebuyers and Increase Transparency Set for Enactment

Legislation sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Greg Rothman (R-34) to protect homebuyers is set to be signed into law. Senate Bill 1173 would require anyone who conducts residential wholesaling in Pennsylvania to obtain a real estate salesperson license under the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act.  [Read More]

Robinson’s Doorless Driving Bill One Step Closer to Becoming Law
July 3, 2024

Robinson’s Doorless Driving Bill One Step Closer to Becoming Law

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) that would allow doorless driving for vehicles such as Jeeps and Broncos in Pennsylvania was passed by the House of Representatives today.  [Read More]

Baker’s Bill Modernizing Professional Licensure for Engineers, Surveyors and Geologists Becomes Law
July 3, 2024

Baker’s Bill Modernizing Professional Licensure for Engineers, Surveyors and Geologists Becomes Law

Legislation modernizing the Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law was recently signed into law, according to the bill’s sponsor Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

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July 3, 2024

Langerholc Bill Benefiting Veterans, Sportsmen and Farmers Heads for Enactment into Law

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to benefit farmers, veterans and sportsmen in Pennsylvania was approved by the Senate today and sent to the governor for his signature.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Aument Bill Limiting Smartphone Use in Schools
July 3, 2024

Senate Passes Aument Bill Limiting Smartphone Use in Schools

The Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to improve students’ mental health and academic performance by limiting their use of smartphones in schools.  [Read More]

Phillips-Hill’s Legislation Improving State’s Dog Law Heads to Governor’s Desk
July 3, 2024

Phillips-Hill’s Legislation Improving State’s Dog Law Heads to Governor’s Desk

The Senate of Pennsylvania approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that would update the state’s dog law to extend license fee exemptions to service dogs integral to first responders and address challenges faced by dog boarding kennels.  [Read More]

Laughlin’s Sunday Hunting Bill Approved by Senate
July 3, 2024

Laughlin’s Sunday Hunting Bill Approved by Senate

The state Senate has approved Sen. Dan Laughlin’s legislation that would end Pennsylvania’s prohibition on Sunday hunting.  [Read More]

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