Measure to Combat Pennie Fraud Approved by Senate Committee
The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee today advanced legislation aimed at combating fraudulent enrollment and protecting the integrity of Pennsylvania’s health insurance marketplace, according to committee chair Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48). [Read More]
Baker Announces Judiciary Committee Approval of Public Safety, Victim Protection Bills
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today announced the committee approved several bills to increase protections for victims and strengthen public safety. [Read More]
Bartolotta, Pisciottano Bill to Require AEDs at Utility Worksites Passes Senate
The Senate today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-45) to ensure life-saving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are available where Pennsylvania lineworkers perform some of the most dangerous work. [Read More]
Gebhard Bill to Support Local Clubs and Fire Departments Passes Senate
The Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) that would provide much-needed relief to Pennsylvania’s civic organizations, fire companies, veterans’ groups and other nonprofits by increasing the prize limit for small games of chance. [Read More]
Yaw, Miller Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam Approved by Senate
A bill to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) was approved by the state Senate today, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14), sponsors of the measure. [Read More]
Senate Majority Leader Pittman Issues Statement on Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling on SEPTA Special Prosecutor
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling upholding Act 40 of 2023: [Read More]
Culver’s Alice’s Law Advances from Senate Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) to establish a statewide Older Adult Abuse Registry advanced today after being approved, as amended, by the Senate Aging and Youth Committee. [Read More]
Strategies to Combat Antisemitism and Hate Highlighted at Senate Hearing
Educators, parents and advocacy organizations shared their experiences with antisemitism and explored strategies to combat hate during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee today. [Read More]
Pennycuick Bill to Create a License Plate to Honor Green Star Families Passes Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to create a license plate to honor Green Star Families in this Commonwealth passed the Senate today. Green Star Veterans are veterans lost to suicide. [Read More]
Senate Advances Coleman, Langerholc Bill to Ensure Safeguards for Older Pennsylvanians
Building on the release of Auditor General Tim DeFoor’s recent audit on the state Department of Aging, the Senate approved legislation co-authored by Sens. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) and Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) that would implement proper safeguards for older Pennsylvanians. [Read More]