Senate Advances Robinson Backed Bill to Protect Firefighter Spousal Benefits
HARRISBURG –– The Senate has unanimously approved legislation to close a nearly 100-year-old loophole in firefighter pension benefits, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), who helped lead the effort. House Bill 797, sponsored by Rep. Jessica Benham (D-36), would update the Second Class City Firemen Relief Law to clarify eligibility rules for firefighter pensions, ensuring […] [Read More]
Culver Chairs Senate Education Committee Meeting on Key School and Student Issues
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), chair of the Senate Education Committee, convened a committee meeting Monday, April 20, 2026 to consider several bills affecting Pennsylvania schools, students, and families. [Read More]
Sens. Pennycuick, Farry Introduce Measure to Help Biomedical Innovations Reach the Marketplace
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) introduced legislation (Senate Bill 1285) to provide low-interest loans and loan guarantees for eligible Commonwealth-based biotechnology and medical device projects to assist with FDA-related clinical trials costs. [Read More]
Bartolotta Bill to Strengthen Amber Alert Response and CDL Safety Measures Advance from Transportation Committee
The Senate Transportation Committee today unanimously approved bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Senate Bill 1273, as well as approving a package of commercial driver’s license (CDL) bills strengthening safety standards sponsored by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30). [Read More]
Brown’s Bill to Expand Nursing Education and Relieve Workforce Shortage Passes Senate
The Senate has approved legislation to strengthen the commonwealth’s nursing workforce by expanding access to education and training programs, according to Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40), who sponsored the measure. [Read More]
Yaw, Miller Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam Clears Senate Committee
A bill to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) was approved by the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14), sponsors of the measure. [Read More]
Coleman’s Public School Financial Transparency Bill Advances from Committee
Sen. Jarrett Coleman’s (R-16) public school financial transparency legislation, Senate Bill 698, was advanced out of the Senate Education Committee this week. [Read More]
Culver, Williams Highlight Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Proposal During Capitol Press Conference
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) joined Senator Lindsey Williams (D-38), advocates, donors, and transplant recipients at the Capitol on Monday to highlight Senate Bill 124, bipartisan legislation they co-prime sponsor to support living organ donors. [Read More]
Committee Advances Langerholc Bill to Reform Vehicle Emissions Program
The Senate Transportation Committee today approved, in a bipartisan manner, legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to reform the commonwealth’s outdated vehicle emissions program. [Read More]
Sen. Judy Ward to Introduce Legislation to Increase Penalties for Causing Unintentional Death
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, today announced the introduction of the “Kyle Costrello and Glenn Compton Law” to increase penalties for causing unintentional death on the roadway. [Read More]