Baker Bill to Expand Body Camera Use for Law Enforcement Passes Senate
Legislation sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to expand the use of body-worn cameras to additional law enforcement personnel has passed the Senate. [Read More]
Yaw, Miller to Introduce Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam
State Senators Gene Yaw (R-23) and Nick Miller (D-14) announced plans today to introduce bipartisan legislation that would limit the manufacture, sale, distribution and use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) beginning in 2026. [Read More]
Keefer Introduces Pro-Business Package of Bills to Cut Red Tape, Empower Workers and Job Creators
Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) introduced a pro-business package of bills aimed at reducing government overreach, streamlining outdated regulatory processes and supporting economic growth across the commonwealth. [Read More]
Rothman Bill to Ensure Efficient use of Boater, Angler Dollars Passes Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) to ensure more efficient operations from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has passed the Senate unanimously. [Read More]
Vogel’s Stroke Registry Bill On Its Way to Becoming Law
This week the General Assembly advanced Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.’s (R-47) stroke registry legislation, Senate Bill 411, and is set to become law. [Read More]
Brooks’ Bill to Support Firefighters and Restore Rescinded EMS Grants Almost Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to strengthen Pennsylvania’s emergency response system by addressing the volunteer firefighter shortage and fixing recent problems with emergency services grant funding is one step closer to law. [Read More]
Mastriano, Baker Bill Seeking to Enhance State Veterans Homes One Step Closer to Becoming Law
Legislation seeking to enhance Pennsylvania’s six state Veterans Homes advanced from the General Assembly and is one step closer to becoming law, according to the bill’s sponsors Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Mastriano’s Bill to Expand Overdose Reporting Set to Become Law
After receiving unanimous approval from the General Assembly, Sen. Doug Mastriano’s (R-33) overdose reporting expansion bill, Senate Bill 89, is set to be enacted into law. [Read More]
A Win for Hunters and Farmers: House, Senate Approve Rothman Bill
Legislation spearheaded by Senator Greg Rothman (R-34) to safeguard sportsmen’s constitutional rights and provide relief to farmers facing crop damage received final Senate approval today. [Read More]
Sen. Laughlin Applauds Senate Passage of Sunday Hunting Bill, Moves Pennsylvania Closer to Ending Outdated Restrictions
Sen. Dan Laughlin, (R-49) today praised the Senate’s passage of House Bill 1431, a key measure to end Pennsylvania’s longstanding restrictions on Sunday hunting. [Read More]