Gebhard Bill to Protect Users of Virtual Currency Passes Senate
Sen. Chris Gebhard’s (R-48) bill to protect users of virtual currency by requiring its transmission to be treated similarly to money transmission under the Money Transmitter Act (MTA) was approved unanimously today by the Senate. [Read More]
Bartolotta, Santarsiero Unveil Bill to Help Families of First Responders Who Die by Suicide
Sens. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Steve Santarsiero (D-10) introduced legislation to provide emergency and law enforcement personnel with post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI)-related death benefits. [Read More]
Senate Committee Advances Bill to Support Small Businesses Through Sales Tax Relief
Legislation to provide meaningful tax relief for Pennsylvania’s small businesses by restoring the Sales and Use Tax Vendor Discount was approved today by the Senate Finance Committee, according to the measure’s sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). [Read More]
Baker’s School Bus Safety Bill Passes Transportation Committee
The Senate Transportation Committee voted unanimously to advance a critical piece of legislation introduced by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to strengthen school bus safety laws and better protect children. [Read More]
Ward’s Save Women’s Sports Act Advances from Education Committee
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced today that the Senate Education Committee has approved legislation to ensure athletic teams in public educational institutions are designated based on biological sex, thereby preserving fairness and opportunities for female athletes. [Read More]
Senate Approves Mastriano Bill to Help Deceased Veterans’ Families
The Senate unanimously passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today to connect the families of deceased veterans with available burial benefits. [Read More]
Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Key Public Safety Legislation
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), convened today to advance a series of bills aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system and addressing critical public safety concerns. [Read More]
Robinson’s Bail Reform Bill Heads to Senate
The Senate Judiciary Committee today passed a bill to strengthen the bail determination process for dangerous individuals and help combat the opioid crisis, according to its prime-sponsor, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]
Dush Measure Protecting Targeted Property Owners Against Eminent Domain Inflicted Loss of Goodwill Advances to Full Senate
Legislation sponsored by PA Senate State Government Committee Chairman Cris Dush (R-25) to protect and financially compensate targeted property owners against eminent domain abuse (Senate Bill 225) was once again approved by the Senate State Government Committee, on Tuesday, by a unanimous vote of 11-0. [Read More]
SEN. DAN LAUGHLIN’S LEGISLATION TO PROTECT PENNSYLVANIANS FROM CRIMINAL ILLEGAL MIGRANTS ADVANCES
Legislation introduced by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to ensure illegal migrants who violate Pennsylvania laws are held accountable has been voted out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. [Read More]