Langerholc Bill Creating Rape Kit Tracking System Set for Enactment into Law
The House of Representatives today unanimously approved a bill sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to establish a statewide rape kit evidence tracking system. [Read More]
Pittman Asserts New Information Promised by Revenue Secretary will be Reviewed
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) offered the following statement following PA Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne’s appearance before the Senate: [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bill to Protect Pets in Domestic Violence Cases
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), this week advanced legislation that would provide additional protection for domestic violence survivors and their companion animals. [Read More]
Senator Vogel Closing of the Capitol Hunger Garden
Senator Elder Vogel | Closing of the Capitol Hunger Garden [Read More]
Brooks, Committee Advance Bill Addressing Oversight of Hospital Mergers and Acquisitions
Chair of the Senate Health & Human Services Committee, Senator Michele Brooks (R-50), amended House Bill 2344 this week to further provide oversight for hospital acquisitions and major consolidations. [Read More]
Baker’s Bill Improving Elevator Safety in Pennsylvania Passes Senate
The Pennsylvania Senate passed legislation today to improve elevator safety standards in Pennsylvania, according to the bill’s sponsor Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Stefano, Costa Bill Offering New Option to Reinstate Driving Privilege Sent to Governor’s Desk
Today, the Pennsylvania General Assembly gave final approval on legislation by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Jay Costa (D-43) that would allow magisterial district judges to grant Pennsylvania drivers who are unable to pay the fees and fines of their suspended license the option to pursue community service as a payment alternative. This initiative would only apply to drivers whose suspension resulted from routine violations. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill Mandating Holocaust Education in PA Schools
Just two days after the one-year anniversary of the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack against Israel, the state Senate Education Committee today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would require schools in Pennsylvania to teach students about the Holocaust. [Read More]
Brooks Bill to Improve School Tick Response Heading to Governor
Legislation introduced by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to create a standard protocol in response to a tick being removed from a student during the school day is headed to the governor to be signed into law, after the state House approved it today. [Read More]
Hutchinson’s Improvement of State Tax Appeals Process to Become Law
Following today’s approval by the Pennsylvania Senate, legislation that would improve the Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue (BF&R) tax appeals process will be signed into law, said bill sponsor Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21). [Read More]