Senate Approves Yaw Bills Addressing Stream Maintenance
The state Senate today approved two bills addressing stream maintenance and giving counties and municipalities greater flexibility in handling obstructions and flood-related hazards in local waterways, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measures. [Read More]
Senate Approves Resolution Calling for End of Twice-Yearly Time Changes
The Pennsylvania Senate passed a resolution today calling on the U.S. Congress to end the outdated practice of changing the clocks twice a year, according to the resolution’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
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]