Yaw, Martin Resolution Designates June 2-8, 2024, as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania
The week of June 2nd through June 8th, 2024, will be designated as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania under Senate Resolution 305, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), vice chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC) and chairman of the CBC Pennsylvania Delegation, and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), member of the CBC Pennsylvania delegation and former CBC chair. [Read More]
Pennsylvania Enacts Sen. Brown’s Historic Hands-Free Driving Law to Combat Distracted Driving, Save Lives
Legislation limiting the use of handheld cellular and other devices while driving has officially been signed into law today by Gov. Josh Shapiro. Senate Bill 37, championed by Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) for more than a decade, marks a historic step in enhancing road safety across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Robinson’s Bill to Reduce Community Bank Tax Rate Heads to Senate
The Senate Finance Committee approved Sen. Devlin Robinson’s (R-37) legislation today to reduce the Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax (MTIT) for mutual banks. [Read More]
Senate Approves Bill to Modernize Uniform Commercial Code, Address Digital Asset Transactions
The Pennsylvania State Senate passed legislation today that would modernize the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), updating rules that govern digital asset transactions to ensure security, consistency and confidence, said Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34), who sponsored the measure. [Read More]
Senate Committee Passes Bartolotta Bill Allowing Year-round Motorcycle Inspections
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to allow safety inspections to be performed on motorcycles registered in Pennsylvania year-round received support from the Senate Transportation Committee today. [Read More]
Pennycuick Measure Expanding Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief Approved by Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) allowing more disabled veterans to receive property tax relief was approved by the Senate today. [Read More]
Senate Approves Stefano, Rothman Bill to Protect Homebuyers and Increase Transparency
To protect homebuyers, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Greg Rothman (R-34) that would require anyone who conducts residential wholesaling in Pennsylvania to obtain a real estate salesperson or broker license under the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act. [Read More]
Senate Approves Mastriano, Vogel and Brooks Bill to let East Palestine Train Derailment Victims Keep More Money
The state Senate today approved legislation introduced by Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33), Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), and Michele Brooks (R-50) that would enable Pennsylvania victims of the Norfolk Southern train wreck near East Palestine, Ohio, last year to keep more of their own money. [Read More]
With State Budget Deadline Approaching, Coleman Appointed to Senate Appropriations Committee
With the constitutionally mandated June 30 state budget deadline approaching, Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) today was appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve on the Senate Appropriations Committee, which plays a key role in crafting the annual spending plan. [Read More]
Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Approved Bills Focused on Protecting Pennsylvanians
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced six bills today focused on protecting Pennsylvanians, according to the committee’s chair, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]