Senate Education Committee Gives Favorable Recommendation to Acting Sec. of Education Khalid Mumin
The Senate Education Committee held a confirmation hearing for the Acting Secretary of Education, Dr. Khalid Mumin, today, reporting his nomination to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation by a vote of 9-2, according to committee chairman Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Argall Bill to Prevent Pennsylvania Taxpayer Dollars from Supporting Russian War Criminals Approved in Committee
A bill introduced by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to prevent Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars from being used by companies who do business with Russia or Belarus was approved with unanimous support by the Senate State Government Committee today. [Read More]
Senate ERE Committee Schedules Voting Meeting for Monday, June 26
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will convene on Monday, June 26 at 12:00 p.m., according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23). The committee will consider the nomination of Richard Negrin as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), as well as the following bills and resolutions: [Read More]
Senate Committee Passes Baker, Bartolotta and Williams Bill to Reform PA’s Probation System
The Senate Judiciary Committee passed legislation sponsored by Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20), Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Anthony Williams (D-8) that would reform Pennsylvania’s probation system to give people a better pathway out of the criminal justice system. [Read More]
Senate Action Paves the Way for New Task Force on Women Veterans’ Health Care
A new task force dedicated to the health of women veterans in Pennsylvania will be created following unanimous Senate approval of a measure sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Frank Farry (R-6), and Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18). [Read More]
Brown’s Legislation to Prevent Distracted Driving Deaths Passes Senate
Legislation prohibiting the use of cellular and other hand-held devices while driving passed today in the Senate, according to the bill’s prime-sponsor, Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40). [Read More]
PA Senate Passes Vogel Bill to Expand Access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners in the Commonwealth
Seeking to improve the availability of critical care to sexual assault victims, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.’s (R-47) Senate Bill 414 by a vote of 50-0. [Read More]
Senate Passes Bartolotta Bills Improving Permit Appeals Process
The Senate passed two bills sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to improve the permit appeals process. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill to Expand Fentanyl Testing
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee Tuesday approved legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that could save lives by expanding fentanyl testing in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Passes Langerholc Bills to Provide Emissions Test Relief
The Senate today approved two measures sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to provide area motorists with relief from outdated and unnecessary emissions testing. [Read More]