SENATORS
David Argall
Dave Arnold
Ryan Aument
Lisa Baker
Camera Bartolotta
Michele Brooks
Pat Browne
Jake Corman
John DiSanto
John Gordner
Scott Hutchinson
Tom Killion
Wayne Langerholc
Daniel Laughlin
Scott Martin
Doug Mastriano
Bob Mensch
Kristin Phillips-Hill
Joe Pittman
Mike Regan
Joe Scarnati
Mario Scavello
Pat Stefano
Tommy Tomlinson
Elder Vogel
Judy Ward
Kim Ward
Gene Yaw
Recent News
Jul
08
2020
July 08, 2020
A resolution to end the COVID-19 emergency declaration in Pennsylvania was presented to Gov. Wolf for his signature today. The termination was delayed after the Wolf administration took legal action to block the implementation of HR 836 despite a bipartisan adoption by the General Assembly. [Read More]
Jul
08
2020
July 08, 2020
Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland & York) and Senator Joe Pittman (R-Armstrong, Butler, Indiana & Westmoreland) announced that the guidelines for the COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and EMS Grant Program have been released and that fire companies and EMS agencies may now register to receive funds. [Read More]
Jul
06
2020
July 06, 2020
Aument to Reintroduce Legislation to Reform Statewide Judicial Elections, Ensure Fair Representation
Senator Ryan Aument (R-36) circulated a co-sponsorship memo announcing his intent to re-introduce legislation that would guarantee that the diversity of Pennsylvania and the uniqueness of its various regions would be more accurately reflected in the election of appellate judges. [Read More]
Jul
02
2020
July 02, 2020
A package of broad reforms to protect the future of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) was signed into law today, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Jul
01
2020
July 01, 2020
Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-25) and Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) today strongly criticized the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s nullifying House Resolution 836, which was passed by the General Assembly with bi-partisan support. The Court issued their ruling today. [Read More]
Jul
01
2020
July 01, 2020
A bill signed into law today will strengthen penalties for assaults against healthcare practitioners and technicians, according to the measure’s author, Senator Judy Ward (R-30). [Read More]
Jul
01
2020
July 01, 2020
Governor Wolf signed legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) into law today to better protect healthcare professionals in the workplace. Listen [Read More]
Jul
01
2020
July 01, 2020
Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Bill 1199, legislation to assist businesses, health systems, and consumers in deploying innovative technological tools and resources to more effectively cope with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by establishing basic rules for the operation of Personal Delivery Devices (PDDs) in the Commonwealth, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Ryan P. Aument (R-36). [Read More]
Jul
01
2020
July 01, 2020
Legislation introduced by State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) to extend second chances for rehabilitated citizens seeking state-issued job licenses is being signed into law today by the Governor. [Read More]
Jun
30
2020
June 30, 2020
Municipalities would have a new tool to transform blighted properties into thriving parts of the community under a bill approved by the Senate this week, according to the bill’s author, Senator Judy Ward (R-30). Listen [Read More]
Jun
30
2020
June 30, 2020
The Senate today (June 30) passed legislation that will fundamentally restructure and improve the Office of the State Fire Commissioner, according to Senators Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Mike Regan (R-31). Listen [Read More]
Jun
30
2020
June 30, 2020
Local employers and employees detailed the serious damage caused by Governor Wolf’s COVID-19 business shutdown orders during a workshop discussion of the Senate Majority Policy Committee today. The meeting was held at the request of Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster). [Read More]
Jun
30
2020
June 30, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | June 30, 2020 | 10:30 a.m. | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Jun
30
2020
June 30, 2020
Community-based health centers could better meet the needs of patients in underserved areas under a bill approved by the Senate today, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Judy Ward (R-30). Listen [Read More]
Jun
29
2020
June 29, 2020
A bill introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to protect children in state-regulated daycare facilities received final legislative approval today and was sent to the Governor for enactment into law. Listen [Read More]
Jun
29
2020
June 29, 2020
Senate Majority Policy Committee | June 30, 2020 | 8:30 a.m. | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]