Mastriano, Senate Committee Advance Military Promotions
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), on Wednesday advanced the nominations of nine Pennsylvania National Guard officers designated for promotion. [Read More]
Bipartisan Bill to Protect State Investments in Israel Passes Senate
Senate Bill 1260, a bill to protect state investments in Israel, passed the Senate today. The bi-partisan legislation is sponsored by Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) and seeks to send a strong message that Pennsylvania stands with Israel. [Read More]
PA Senate Leaders Share Update on Status of State Budget Negotiations
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today on 2024-25 state budget negotiations: [Read More]
Senate Approves Langerholc Bill to Empower Parents
The Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation requiring schools to receive parental consent prior to providing certain virtual services, according to bill sponsor Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35). [Read More]
Brown’s Legislation to Advance Alzheimer’s Support in Pennsylvania Passes Senate
After two years of dedicated work, legislation to advance support for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) has been passed by the Senate today, according to Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40), the sponsor of the bill. [Read More]
Vogel, PA Dairy and Agriculture Leaders Highlighted State Dairy Industry in Celebration of National Dairy Month
In honor of National Dairy Month, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) was joined by state dairy and agriculture leaders as they showcased the immense value and impact the state’s dairy industry has on the commonwealth and its residents. [Read More]
Senate Approves Coleman Bill to Notify Parents When Weapons Are Found at Schools
The state Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that would ensure parents are notified when a weapon is discovered at a school or school-sponsored event their child attends. [Read More]
Gebhard Bill Providing Support to Military Community Passes Senate
The Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to improve the quality of life for service members, veterans and their families by creating and funding the Service Member Veterans and Their Families Fund (SMVF Fund). [Read More]
Senate Approves Phillips-Hill’s Bill to Expand Service Dog Fee Exemptions
The full Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that would extend license fee exemptions to service dogs integral to fire departments, sheriff’s offices, and rescue services. This exemption previously applied solely to municipal and state police departments. [Read More]
Bartolotta’s Bill Allowing Year-round Motorcycle Inspections Passes Senate
The Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to allow safety inspections to be performed on motorcycles registered in Pennsylvania year-round. [Read More]