Gebhard Bill to Improve Student Vision Exams Passed by Senate Education Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to strengthen the effectiveness of eye health exams in Pennsylvania schools was passed by the Senate Education Committee today. [Read More]
Gebhard, Langerholc Bill to Better Identify Delinquent Children as Victims of Human Trafficking Approved by Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to better identify delinquent children as victims of human trafficking has been approved by the Senate Aging and Youth Committee. [Read More]
PA Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus Celebrates Passage of Bill to Increase Enforcement/Penalties for Sex Trafficking/Prostitution
Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Caucus Chairman Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) aimed at helping the Pennsylvania attorney general and law enforcement more effectively target and prosecute human trafficking was passed 49-1 by the Senate today. [Read More]
Senate Approves Pennycuick Measure to Require Public Schools to Display the POW/MIA Flag
The Senate today approved legislation (Senate Bill 835) sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to require the POW/MIA flag be displayed at any public school in the Commonwealth that already displays the American flag, provided the school can reasonably accommodate it. [Read More]
Robinson Bill Supporting Pennsylvania Community Banks Approved by Committee
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) announced today that the Senate Finance Committee has approved his legislation to reduce Pennsylvania’s Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax and align it with the commonwealth’s ongoing Corporate Net Income Tax reduction schedule. The bill advanced with strong bipartisan support. [Read More]
Senate Approves Child Protection in the Digital Age Task Force Measure
Today, the Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Resolution 244 introduced by Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24th) to establish a Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age. Along with Pennycuick, Senators Wayne Langerholc (R-35) and Scott Martin (R-13) are co-prime sponsors of the measure. [Read More]
Robinson, Picozzi, Pennycuick Bill to Establish Statewide Electrical Licensure Approved by Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Joe Picozzi (R-5) and Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to establish a statewide licensure system for electrical contractors and electricians has been approved by the Senate’s Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee and now heads to the full Senate for consideration. [Read More]
Stefano, Coleman Sunshine Act Transparency Bill Approved by Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Jarrett Coleman (R-16) to strengthen government transparency and protect the public’s right to know was approved unanimously by the Senate State Government Committee. [Read More]
Baker Bills to Strengthen Parole Board Operations Approved by Senate
Two measures sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to improve the effectiveness and reliability of Pennsylvania’s parole process were approved by the Senate today. [Read More]
Laughlin Introduces AIR Act to Modernize Aviation Funding and Strengthen Airports Across the Commonwealth
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) has introduced Senate Bill 1365, the Pennsylvania AIR Act, legislation aimed at modernizing aviation funding and providing long-term support for airports across the commonwealth. [Read More]