Committee approves legislation to enhance outdoor options for restaurants, taverns, breweries
May 24, 2022
The Senate Law and Justice Committee, chaired by Sen. Mike Regan (R-York/Cumberland), approved legislation that would allow restaurants, bars, taverns, breweries and hotels with outdoor seating to have music during certain hours. [Read More]
Senate advances bill to assist retirees with state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program
May 23, 2022
The Senate of Pennsylvania unanimously advanced a measure today that closes a loophole that made many senior citizens ineligible for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). [Read More]
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Stefano to Host Working Animal Appreciation Day on May 24
May 23, 2022
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, is hosting a Working Animal Appreciation Day on Tuesday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Soldiers Grove at the Capitol Complex. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 230, SB 622, SB 811, SB 960, SB 1038, SB 1058, SB 1094, SB 1163 and SB 1186
May 20, 2022
Senate Appropriations Committee | May 23, 2022 | Off the Floor | Senate Chamber [Read More]
Meeting to consider HB 2419, SB 1222, SB 1235
May 20, 2022
Senate Banking and Insurance Committee | Tuesday, May 24th | 11 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B [Read More]
Public Hearing on Juvenile Justice Reforms
May 18, 2022
Senate Judiciary Committee | Monday, May 23, 2022 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 [Read More]
Public Hearing on Rural Broadband Development and Policy Set for May 20
May 16, 2022
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors, chaired by Sen. Gene Yaw, will hold a public hearing on Friday, May 20 at the Penn Wells Hotel in Wellsboro beginning at 9 a.m. to learn more about broadband development in rural Pennsylvania. The hearing will also be held via Zoom. Watch Live [Read More]
Public Health in Pennsylvania State Prisons
May 12, 2022
Criminal Justice Reform Caucus | Thursday, May 12, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. – 2 p.m. [Read More]
Senate Republicans’ Statewide Hearing Series on Combatting Rising Crime Continues in Lancaster County with a Focus on Human Trafficking
May 02, 2022
The Senate Majority Policy Committee today held the second in a series of hearings on crime and public safety, gathering at the East Hempfield Township Building in Lancaster County to get input from local police chiefs, prosecutors, human trafficking victim advocates, and key community groups. [Read More]
Senate Republicans Hold First of Series of Hearings on Combatting Rising Crime
April 25, 2022
With National Crime Victims’ Rights Week as the backdrop, the Senate Majority Policy Committee today kicked off a series of hearings on crime and public safety, gathering at the Cambria County Courthouse to get input from police, prosecutors, judges, and key community groups. [Read More]
Public Hearing on Senate Bill 690 and Issues Regarding the Special Election in the 116th Legislative District
April 14, 2022
Senate State Government Committee | Thursday, April 21 | 12 p.m. | Council Chamber of Hazleton City Hall | Watch Live [Read More]
Public Hearing on the Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit Program
April 14, 2022
Senate Finance Committee | Wednesday, April 20, 2022 | 10 a.m. Omni William Penn Hotel | Pittsburgh, PA [Read More]