Ward and Collett Bill Enabling Better Service at Long-Term Care Facilities Heads to the Governor’s Desk
The Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sens. Judy Ward (R-30) and Maria Collett (D-12) that would enhance the availability and quality of service at long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania, sending it to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk to be signed into law. [Read More]
Legislation to End Wasteful Spending at Vacant State Centers in White Haven, Hamburg, Polk Approved by Senate
Due to concerns about decades of bureaucratic inactivity and the waste of millions of taxpayer dollars at the state-owned White Haven Center, Hamburg Center, and Polk Center, the Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation introduced by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) to move the issue forward by a bipartisan vote of 47-3. [Read More]
Brown Champions Midwifery Modernization Act During Midwifery Advocacy Day
In recognition of National Midwifery Week, Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) hosted a Midwifery Advocacy Day along with midwives, advocates and fellow legislators to raise awareness and celebrate the introduction of legislation aimed at modernizing midwifery practice across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Martin Applauds Credit Rating Upgrade, Underscores Importance of Protecting Rainy Day Fund
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) applauded today’s announcement that Moody’s Investor Services upgraded Pennsylvania’s credit rating to Aa2 based on the state’s strong budget reserves and prudent financial management. [Read More]
Dush Legislation Preserving Cash Entrance to School-Sponsored Activities Earns Senate Approval
Sponsored by Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), legislation to require schools to accept cash as payment for entry to all school-sponsored activities, including sporting events sanctioned by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, was approved (47-1) by the Pennsylvania Senate on Monday. [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Votes to Notify Parents of Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms
Parents would receive information detailing the warning signs of type 1 diabetes under legislation approved with bipartisan support by the Senate Education Committee today. [Read More]
Senate Approves Brooks Bill to Extend Lemon Law Protections to Motorcycles
The state Senate yesterday approved legislation introduced by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) that would extend Pennsylvania’s Lemon Law protections to cover motorcycles. [Read More]
Senate Passes Baker’s Bill to Extend and Strengthen PA One Call Law, Marking 50 Years of Protecting Utility Workers
The Pennsylvania Senate today passed Sen. Lisa Baker’s (R-20) bill to amend and extend the Pennsylvania Underground Utility Line Protection Law – commonly known as the PA One Call Law – marking a significant milestone as the law celebrates its 50th anniversary. The legislation ensures the continued protection of Pennsylvanians and the workers who maintain essential underground utilities such as gas, water, telecommunications and more. [Read More]
Senate Votes to Strengthen PA’s Sexual Offender Registry
The Pennsylvania Senate today approved legislation to protect children from sexual predators by closing a loophole in existing state law, according to bill sponsors Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Senate Approves Ward, Yaw Bill Exempting Milk Haulers from Travel Bans
The state Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) that would exempt milk haulers from travel bans imposed during a declaration of disaster emergency. [Read More]