Phillips-Hill’s Contract Reform Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that would establish strict limits on commonwealth contracts to safeguard taxpayer dollars and maintain jurisdiction of state courts now heads to the governor’s desk after unanimously passing the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives. [Read More]
Pennsylvania is One Step Closer to Cellphone-Free Schools
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vincent Hughes (D-7) and Steve Santarseiro (D-10) addressing student cellphone use during school is almost law. [Read More]
Robinson’s Bill Modernizing Nonprofit Fundraising Almost Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) to support Pennsylvania’s local fire companies, youth sports leagues, VFWs, and other nonprofits by modernizing the small games of chance law was unanimously approved by the Senate and is one step closer to enactment. [Read More]
Local Bridge Funding Bills Championed by Rothman Set to Become Law
HARRISBURG – Two bills sponsored by Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) to make state funding available for local bridge projects were approved this week. Dollars allocated to counties through the Motor Licensing Fund for bridge repair have come with spending guidance that in some instances is unclear, and in others needlessly inflexible or incomplete, ultimately failing […] [Read More]
Senate Approves Stronger Reporting Requirements for AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
The Senate voted unanimously today to better protect young people against the serious threats posed by child sexual abuse materials generated using artificial intelligence (AI), according to Sens. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Scott Martin (R-13) and Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Stefano, Coleman Sunshine Act Transparency Bill Moves to Governor’s Desk
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 by the House of Representatives today and sent to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. [Read More]
Brooks Bill to Help Fire Departments, VFWs and American Legions Raise Funds, Serve Communities Heads to Governor’s Desk
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to help Pennsylvania fire departments, VFWs and American Legions generate more revenue and keep serving their communities has passed the General Assembly and now heads to the governor’s desk. [Read More]
Mastriano, Comitta Bill to Protect Animals from Painful Experimentation Almost Law
The Beagle Bill, legislation championed by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Sen. Carolyn Comitta (D-19) to protect dogs and cats from painful, taxpayer-funded experiments, has been approved by the General Assembly and is now almost law. [Read More]
Baker, Langerholc Urge House to Protect Pennsylvania Communities
Sen. Lisa Baker (R‑20) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R‑35) underscored the urgent need for the House of Representatives to pass Senate Bill 1400 to address the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling that eliminated the statutory sentencing structure for second‑degree murder. [Read More]
Baker: Judiciary Committee Approves Bills Protecting Tenants, Strengthening Child Abuse Reporting Laws
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced the committee approved legislation to protect tenants from long-term consequences of certain eviction records and strengthen reporting requirements for suspected child sexual abuse. [Read More]