Senate Transportation Committee Advances Langerholc Bill to Authorize Drone Collaboration
The Senate Transportation Committee today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) authorizing the Commonwealth to enter into interstate agreements for drone research and deployment. [Read More]
Coleman’s Bill to Spur Innovation Passes Senate Committee
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) announced today that his Senate Bill 245, “Regulatory Sandbox: Making PA the Home of Dynamic Innovation,” passed the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee that he chairs. [Read More]
Senate Approves Dush Measure to Make Punishment Fit Crimes for Right-to-Know Records Destruction
Legislation sponsored by PA Senate State Government Committee Chairman Senator Cris Dush (R-25) to make the intentional destruction or alteration of Right-to-Know (RTK) records a third-degree felony (Senate Bill 686) was approved (31-18) by the Pennsylvania Senate on Wednesday. [Read More]
Brown Resolution Supporting Families Affected by Birth-Related Neurological Injuries Passes Senate
The Senate passed Senate Resolution 27, introduced by Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40), to direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study the feasibility of establishing a no-fault catastrophic loss fund to provide payments for claims brought as the result of birth-related neurological injuries in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Approves Phillips-Hill’s Cybersecurity Legislation
The Senate of Pennsylvania unanimously approved two key cybersecurity bills today sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) in an effort to strengthen the commonwealth’s digital defenses. [Read More]
Baker Announces Judiciary Committee Approval of Public Safety Bills
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced this week that the committee has approved three significant bills aimed at enhancing public safety and modernizing Pennsylvania’s criminal statutes. [Read More]
National Dairy Month Celebrated in Harrisburg by Vogel, State Dairy and Agriculture Leaders
As National Dairy Month gets underway, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) hosted a press conference and was joined by state agriculture and dairy industry leaders in Harrisburg to celebrate everything dairy across the commonwealth. [Read More]
Pennycuick Bill Cracking Down on New Car Theft Tactic Approved by Senate Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and co-sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) to target car thieves using new technology to spoof key fobs was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee. [Read More]
Senate Approves Mastriano Bill Expanding Overdose Reporting
The state Senate unanimously approved legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would ensure known or suspected drug overdoses treated by emergency medical services (EMS) providers are tracked in a statewide mapping system. [Read More]
PA Senate Passes Vogel Bill Focused on Improving Access to Stroke Resources
The state Senate today unanimously passed Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.’s (R-47) legislation which focuses on improving access to stroke resources. [Read More]