Senate Committee Passes Bartolotta Bill to Reduce Juvenile Recidivism
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to help young adults in Allegheny County permanently exit the criminal justice system received unanimous support from the Senate Law and Justice Committee today. [Read More]
Vogel’s Telemedicine Bill Set to Become Law
Following the approval from the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.’s (R-47) telemedicine legislation (Senate Bill 739) is now set to become law. [Read More]
Stefano, Costa Bill Allowing Community Service Alternatives to Driver’s License Suspension Passes Senate Committee
The Senate Transportation Committee voted today in favor of a bill sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Jay Costa (D-43) that would provide an alternative solution for Pennsylvania drivers who are unable to pay the fees of their suspended license: community service. [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Key Bills for Law Enforcement, Enhanced Public Safety
The Senate Judiciary Committee passed two significant bills this week aimed at enhancing public safety and protecting Pennsylvanians, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the committee. [Read More]
Robinson Applauds Senate’s Passage of Bill Improving Cancer Treatment Access
The Senate approved legislation yesterday to improve cancer treatment access, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]
Robinson: Ireland Trade Commission Bill Approved by Senate
Legislation to establish an Ireland Trade Commission in Pennsylvania passed unanimously by the Senate today, according to co-chair of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus and sponsor of the bill, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]
Pennycuick Measure Providing Free Credit Monitoring for Data Breach Victims Set for Enactment
Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to strengthen notification requirements for data breaches and provide affected citizens with free credit monitoring and a credit report is set to be signed into law. [Read More]
Yaw: House Committee Approves Framework for Carbon Capture Sequestration
The state House of Representatives Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee today approved Senate Bill 831 to establish the legal and regulatory framework for potential carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Aument Bill to Limit Cellphone Use in Schools Passes Senate Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to improve students’ mental health and learning by limiting their use of cellphones in schools passed the Senate Education Committee today by a vote of 10-1, positioning it for possible consideration in the final 2024-25 state budget. [Read More]
Roman’s Law Passed by Senate
Legislation to allow delayed school enrollment in Pennsylvania for young children with autism was passed by the Senate today according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), the sponsor of the bill. [Read More]