Senate Committee Passes Stefano Bill to Benefit National Guard Members
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee and its chairman, Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), voted in favor of five bills, including ones to increase compensation for members of the Pennsylvania National Guard; establish a statewide mapping system for tracking and responding to drug overdoses; and improve the state’s cyber security. [Read More]
Senate Committee Passes Gebhard Bill to Improve Personal Financial Literacy
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to improve personal financial literacy by requiring completion of a full-credit economics and personal finance course as a high school graduation requirement was passed by the Senate Education Committee today. [Read More]
Mastriano Supports Legislation to Empower Parents in Education
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) voted on three bills today that prioritize parents’ role in fostering their children’s education. [Read More]
Senate Ag Committee to Consider Bills Making Fireworks Law Changes, Helping Dairy Farmers
The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will meet off the floor in the Senate Rules Room on Monday, June 20, to consider two bills, according to Committee Chair Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47): [Read More]
Senate Passes Baker, Yudichak Legislation to Protect Children from Lead Poisoning
The Pennsylvania Senate has unanimously passed legislation that takes a significant step forward to protect children from lead poisoning, according to the bill’s prime sponsors, Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) and Senator John Yudichak (I-14). [Read More]
Vogel Introduces Dog Law Modernization Bill
Pennsylvania’s enforcement of its dog laws is, and for several years has been, in trouble, and legislation newly introduced by Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) is focused on fixing the problems. [Read More]
Senators Santarsiero, Martin & Cappelletti Introduce Legislation to Help Counties in Collection of Household Hazardous Waste
Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10), Scott Martin (R-13) and Amanda Cappelletti (D-17) have introduced legislation to help counties with the collection of household hazardous waste. Senate Bill 1220 would increase the limit on matching funds that each county may receive from $100,000 to $250,000. [Read More]
Mastriano Announces Legislation to Impose Tougher Penalties on Fentanyl Dealers
Senator Doug Mastriano (PA-33) announced plans to introduce “Tyler’s Law” to target drug dealers who peddle fentanyl resulting in a fatal overdose. [Read More]
Senate Approves Brooks’ Legislation to Reduce Corporate Net Income Tax
Legislation to help Pennsylvania families by gradually reducing the state’s Corporate Net Income tax was approved by the Senate today by a vote of 31 to 19. [Read More]
Gordner Bill Passes Senate
Legislation sponsored by Senator John R. Gordner (R-27) to add certain county judicial seats has passed the Senate by a vote of 50-0. [Read More]