Stefano Bill to Retain Junior Firefighters Poised for Enactment
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) that would allow junior firefighters, aged 17, to train on live-burn, interior firefighter modules was passed with strong bipartisan support on Monday. [Read More]
Argall Bill to Fund Blight Demolition Sent to the Governor
A bill that would ensure funding for the demolition of blighted properties was approved by the State House of Representative by a strongly bipartisan vote of 163-37, according to State Senator Dave Argall (R-29), who introduced the bill. It now heads to the governor’s desk for final approval. [Read More]
Megan’s Law Expansion Legislation Moves One Step Closer to Becoming Law
The Megan’s Law Expansion Legislation (SB 118) moved one step closer to becoming law today, passing in the House of Representatives in a 184-16 vote. SB 118, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward, requires offenders convicted of any sex trafficking-related offense to register. [Read More]
Bartolotta, Martin to Introduce the Child Reunification Act
Sens. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Scott Martin (R-13) said this week they will soon introduce legislation to help reunite lost children with their families. [Read More]
Game & Fisheries Committee to Hold Hearing on Antler Restrictions
The Senate Game & Fisheries Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 8E-A of the state Capitol’s East Wing to discuss antler restrictions, according to committee chair Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Senator Lisa Baker’s Juvenile Justice Reform Bills
The Senate Appropriations Committee has overwhelmingly approved a package of juvenile justice reform bills, sponsored by Senator Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
PA Senate Passes Critical Breast Cancer Bills, Announces Statewide Mammography Day
The PA Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC), along with PA Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) and PA Sen. Bob Mensch (R-Montgomery) this week (Oct. 19) announced the Senate passage of two bills for women at high-risk for breast cancer: Senate Bill 1225 for no-cost breast MRI and ultrasound and Senate Bill 1330 for no-cost genetic testing and counseling. [Read More]
State Senate Approves Transfer of Land to Bear Creek Township Volunteer Fire Hose Company
A transfer of land to the Bear Creek Township Volunteer Fire Hose Company was approved by the State Senate today by a bipartisan vote of 46-3, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Senator John Yudichak (I-14). [Read More]
Senate Approves Pittman’s Bill to Extend Environmental Liability Protections to Land Banks
The Pennsylvania Senate has approved Senate Bill 1282, which seeks to amend the state’s Economic Development Agency, Fiduciary and Lender Environmental Liability Protection Act to extend environmental liability protections to land banks, announced the bill’s prime sponsor, Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41). [Read More]
Senate unanimously approves bill creating 9/11 model curriculum for school districts
The Senate of Pennsylvania gave its stamp of approval on legislation that would require the Pennsylvania Department of Education to create model curriculum on the events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, and make available to school districts across the Commonwealth, according to Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). [Read More]