Governor Wolf recently signed bipartisan legislation authored by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) that aims to better protect construction workers along highways.   [Read More]

A bill that would help protect emergency responders and improve emergency response times has been signed into law, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13).   [Read More]

Legislation sponsored by Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) to fund spinal cord disability research in Pennsylvania has been approved by the House of Representatives and will be sent to the governor for enactment into law. The Senate passed the measure in September.   [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee | October 25 | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | Watch Live   [Read More]

Senate Resolution 6 Commission | October 23 | East Wing, Room 60 | Watch Live   [Read More]

The Senate passed a measure this week that would provide civil immunity for emergency responders who rescue pets from hot cars, according to Senator Rich Alloway II (R-33).   [Read More]

The Senate approved legislation Tuesday championed by Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) to close a loophole in the collection of the state sales tax from online travel companies (OTC’s).   [Read More]

A bipartisan bill that would allow domestic violence victims who live in public housing to be relocated is on its way to the Governor to be signed into law.   [Read More]

A measure introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) that updates and streamlines reporting requirements for insurance companies in Pennsylvania received final legislative approval today (October 17).   [Read More]

Today, the Pennsylvania Senate concurred in House amendments to two bills sponsored by State Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf (R, 12) making landmark improvements to Pennsylvania’s Post-Conviction Relief Act and DNA testing laws to ensure conviction integrity and bring justice to more Pennsylvanians.   [Read More]

The State Senate gave final approval to a bill sponsored by Senator Pat Stefano (R-32) that would enable governments, non-profit organizations and businesses to collect restitution if they are victims of a crime.  The measure now goes to the governor for its signature into law.   [Read More]

Legislation that will require insurance companies and Medicaid to reimburse emergency medical services agencies for services provided when care is rendered, but transport to a hospital does not take place, received final approval today and is headed to the Governor’s desk, according to Senator Don White (R-Indiana), a strong supporter of the bill. Listen   [Read More]