“Coming Home to Hunt” Legislation Reduces License Fees, Encourages Hunters to Return to PA
Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) introduced legislation to bring people back to the commonwealth for hunting and outdoor recreation, while benefitting sportsmen, families and local economies. [Read More]
Senators Applaud Advancement of Bill to Create Phone-Free Schools in PA
Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vincent Hughes (D-7), and Steve Santarseiro (D-10) issued the following joint statement after Senate Bill 1014 was approved by the House of Representatives Education Committee: [Read More]
Senator Lisa Baker and the Judiciary Committee Approve a Sentencing Remedy to Address the Attempted Murder of Scranton Police Officer Gilmartin
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), advanced legislation this week sponsored by Baker and Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) to strengthen penalties for individuals who attempt to murder law enforcement officers. [Read More]
Senate Passes Ward Bill to Protect Fairness in Women’s Sports
Sens. Judy Ward (R-30) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) announced today the Senate approved legislation to preserve opportunities for female athletes at public schools and colleges by requiring scholastic sports teams to be designated based on biological sex. [Read More]
Senate Advances Robinson Backed Bill to Protect Firefighter Spousal Benefits
HARRISBURG –– The Senate has unanimously approved legislation to close a nearly 100-year-old loophole in firefighter pension benefits, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), who helped lead the effort. House Bill 797, sponsored by Rep. Jessica Benham (D-36), would update the Second Class City Firemen Relief Law to clarify eligibility rules for firefighter pensions, ensuring […] [Read More]
Culver Chairs Senate Education Committee Meeting on Key School and Student Issues
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), chair of the Senate Education Committee, convened a committee meeting Monday, April 20, 2026 to consider several bills affecting Pennsylvania schools, students, and families. [Read More]
Sens. Pennycuick, Farry Introduce Measure to Help Biomedical Innovations Reach the Marketplace
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) introduced legislation (Senate Bill 1285) to provide low-interest loans and loan guarantees for eligible Commonwealth-based biotechnology and medical device projects to assist with FDA-related clinical trials costs. [Read More]
Bartolotta Bill to Strengthen Amber Alert Response and CDL Safety Measures Advance from Transportation Committee
The Senate Transportation Committee today unanimously approved bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Senate Bill 1273, as well as approving a package of commercial driver’s license (CDL) bills strengthening safety standards sponsored by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30). [Read More]
Brown’s Bill to Expand Nursing Education and Relieve Workforce Shortage Passes Senate
The Senate has approved legislation to strengthen the commonwealth’s nursing workforce by expanding access to education and training programs, according to Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40), who sponsored the measure. [Read More]
Yaw, Miller Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam Clears Senate Committee
A bill to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) was approved by the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14), sponsors of the measure. [Read More]