Robinson Bill to Modernize Port of Pittsburgh Commission Signed into Law
Sen. Devlin Robinson’s (R-37) bill to modernize the commission overseeing 200 miles of Pittsburgh region waterways was signed into law today. [Read More]
Robinson Bill Honoring Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans Signed into Law
Sen. Devlin Robinson’s (R-37) bill honoring Pennsylvania veterans who have served in both Afghanistan and Iraq with the opportunity to apply for a special license plate was signed into law as part of Act 112 of 2022. [Read More]
Langerholc Bill Authorizes Electric Powered Commercial Vehicles
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, announced today that his legislation was signed into law, creating a level playing field for commercial vehicles powered by electric. [Read More]
Pittman’s Prescription Eye Drops Refill Bill Signed into Law
Legislation that will reduce the waiting time for Pennsylvanians to get refills of their prescription eyedrops has been signed into law, said bill sponsor Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41). [Read More]
Yaw Bill Ensuring Royalty Transparency for Leaseholders Heads to Governor
Legislation aimed at ensuring landowners are afforded a clear and distinct assessment of royalties paid to them through lease agreements with oil and natural gas operators heads to the governor’s desk, said prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Martin: Bill Refining Student Athletes’ Contract Obligations Heads to Governor
A bill refining an existing law that allows the compensation of student athletes for the use of their name, image or likeness (NIL) was sent to the Governor’s desk earlier this week, said Sen. Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Senator Mensch’s Charitable Gift Annuities Legislation Advances out of the House, Heads to Gov. Wolf for Enactment
Legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) advanced out of the House this week (Oct. 26). Senate Bill 731 would provide protections for annuitants who are donors to a charity that provides for Charitable Gift Annuities. [Read More]
Mensch Bill to Increase Opportunities for Valley Forge Military Academy and College Cadets Advances out of House and to Gov. for Enactment
The House this week (Oct. 26) approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Bob Mensch (R-24) to provide a pathway for Valley Forge Military Academy and College cadets to commission early into the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as an U.S. Officer in the Army. [Read More]
Stefano Resolution to Bring Hope by Ringing Bells Receives Senate Support
In response to a request made by a resident of the 32nd District, Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) sponsored Senate Resolution 365, which recognizes three days annually to ring bells as a sign of thanks, praise and unity. [Read More]
Pennsylvania State Senate Passes Important Increase of the Cap of the Local Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit
State Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon) and State Senator Lisa Baker (Luzerne/Wyoming/Susquehanna/Wayne/Pike) announced today that new jobs and more investment will be coming to northeastern Pennsylvania after the Senate voted to create and expand tax credit programs to support targeted investments in key industries. [Read More]