Baker’s Bill Improving Elevator Safety in Pennsylvania Passes Senate
The Pennsylvania Senate passed legislation today to improve elevator safety standards in Pennsylvania, according to the bill’s sponsor Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Stefano, Costa Bill Offering New Option to Reinstate Driving Privilege Sent to Governor’s Desk
Today, the Pennsylvania General Assembly gave final approval on legislation by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Jay Costa (D-43) that would allow magisterial district judges to grant Pennsylvania drivers who are unable to pay the fees and fines of their suspended license the option to pursue community service as a payment alternative. This initiative would only apply to drivers whose suspension resulted from routine violations. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill Mandating Holocaust Education in PA Schools
Just two days after the one-year anniversary of the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack against Israel, the state Senate Education Committee today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would require schools in Pennsylvania to teach students about the Holocaust. [Read More]
Brooks Bill to Improve School Tick Response Heading to Governor
Legislation introduced by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to create a standard protocol in response to a tick being removed from a student during the school day is headed to the governor to be signed into law, after the state House approved it today. [Read More]
Hutchinson’s Improvement of State Tax Appeals Process to Become Law
Following today’s approval by the Pennsylvania Senate, legislation that would improve the Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue (BF&R) tax appeals process will be signed into law, said bill sponsor Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21). [Read More]
Robinson, Kane Bill to Increase Availability of Sign Language Interpreters Nears Enactment
Legislation to modernize and expand access to sign language interpreters has been approved by both the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives, according to the bill’s sponsors, Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and John Kane (D-9). [Read More]
Langerholc Bill Advances on Interstate Compact for Drones
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, announced his Senate Bill 1338 received unanimous support today from the committee. The bill now advances to the full Senate for consideration. [Read More]
Legislation to Combat AI-Generated Deepfake Images of Minors in PA Set for Enactment
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Jimmy Dillon (D-5) and Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) to combat “deepfake” images of minors and child sexual abuse materials generated by artificial intelligence (AI) received final legislative approval and is set for enactment into law. [Read More]
Aument, Williams Bill to Improve Early Literacy Poised for Enactment
The Senate and House unanimously passed and sent to the governor legislation sponsored by Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36) and Anthony Williams (D-8) to give students the best chance at lifelong success through a strong, evidence-based reading program. [Read More]
Senate Approves Martin’s Resolution Urging Fairness, Uniformity in Student Athlete NIL Deals
The Senate of Pennsylvania today urged the U.S. Congress and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to create a standard set of Name Image Likeness (NIL) policies across all states and universities to better protect student athletes. [Read More]