Senate Education Committee Passes Bill to Require Armed Security at Schools
The Senate Education Committee voted today to approve a bill to better protect Pennsylvania students by requiring armed security officers in schools, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who chairs the committee. [Read More]
Garage Floor Drain Discharge Bill Reported from Committee
The state Senate Environmental Resources and Energy reported to the full Senate legislation, Senate Bill 265, that would allow garage floor drains to be discharged to a treatment tank of an on-lot sewage system, said the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49. [Read More]
Vogel’s Dog Law Modernization Bill Signed Into Law
Last evening, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.’s (R-47) Dog Law Modernization bill, (now Act 18 of 2023) was signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro and will go into effect in 90 days. [Read More]
Langerholc’s School Bus Safety Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
The Pennsylvania Senate sent legislation sponsored by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to the Governor’s desk Monday by a unanimous vote. Senate Bill 851 will extend and revamp the school bus stop arm automated enforcement program. [Read More]
Argall Bill to Prevent PA Taxpayer Dollars from Supporting Russian War Crimes Wins Bipartisan Senate Approval
A bill to prevent Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars from supporting companies with ties to the governments of Russia and Belarus was approved with unanimous, bipartisan support in the Senate today, according to the sponsor of the bill, Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Mastriano Military Medal Legislation Signed into Law
Legislation championed by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) was signed into law today. [Read More]
New Efforts to Fight Illiteracy Reviewed by Senate Education Committee
Changing how Pennsylvania students are taught to read was reviewed during a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who chairs the committee. [Read More]
Baker Bill Updating Controlled Substance Scheduling Heads to Senate, Supported by Local District Attorneys
The Senate Judiciary Committee recently approved legislation sponsored by Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) Devlin Robinson (R-37) that would update Pennsylvania’s controlled substance scheduling. A controlled substance is defined as a drug, substance or immediate precursor included in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. [Read More]
Mastriano to Host Event Monday Honoring William Penn
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) will hold an event to honor the life of William Penn on Monday, Oct. 23, at noon in front of the William Penn statue at the State Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 North St., Harrisburg. [Read More]
Bartolotta, Ward, Pittman, Robinson and Yaw to Highlight Benefits of Hydrogen Hubs
Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will discuss the benefits of hydrogen hubs to the environment and the economy on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 12:30 p.m. in the Main Rotunda, State Capitol, Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. [Read More]