Bartolotta Bill to Help Adult Learners, PA Economy Passes Committee
The Senate Education Committee passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) that would dedicate $15 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money to meet the increased need to upskill working age adults for the post-COVID workforce. [Read More]
Martin, Aument Bills to Limit Sexual Content in PA Schools Pass Senate Education Committee
Two bills sponsored by Sens. Scott Martin (R-13) and Ryan Aument (R-36) intended to address discussions of gender identity and sexual orientation in Pennsylvania schools advanced out of the Senate Education Committee today. [Read More]
Senate Committee Passes Stefano Bill to Benefit National Guard Members
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee and its chairman, Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), voted in favor of five bills, including ones to increase compensation for members of the Pennsylvania National Guard; establish a statewide mapping system for tracking and responding to drug overdoses; and improve the state’s cyber security. [Read More]
Senate Committee Passes Gebhard Bill to Improve Personal Financial Literacy
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to improve personal financial literacy by requiring completion of a full-credit economics and personal finance course as a high school graduation requirement was passed by the Senate Education Committee today. [Read More]
Mastriano Supports Legislation to Empower Parents in Education
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) voted on three bills today that prioritize parents’ role in fostering their children’s education. [Read More]
Senate Ag Committee to Consider Bills Making Fireworks Law Changes, Helping Dairy Farmers
The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will meet off the floor in the Senate Rules Room on Monday, June 20, to consider two bills, according to Committee Chair Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47): [Read More]
Senate Passes Baker, Yudichak Legislation to Protect Children from Lead Poisoning
The Pennsylvania Senate has unanimously passed legislation that takes a significant step forward to protect children from lead poisoning, according to the bill’s prime sponsors, Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) and Senator John Yudichak (I-14). [Read More]
Vogel Introduces Dog Law Modernization Bill
Pennsylvania’s enforcement of its dog laws is, and for several years has been, in trouble, and legislation newly introduced by Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) is focused on fixing the problems. [Read More]
Senators Santarsiero, Martin & Cappelletti Introduce Legislation to Help Counties in Collection of Household Hazardous Waste
Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10), Scott Martin (R-13) and Amanda Cappelletti (D-17) have introduced legislation to help counties with the collection of household hazardous waste. Senate Bill 1220 would increase the limit on matching funds that each county may receive from $100,000 to $250,000. [Read More]
Mastriano Announces Legislation to Impose Tougher Penalties on Fentanyl Dealers
Senator Doug Mastriano (PA-33) announced plans to introduce “Tyler’s Law” to target drug dealers who peddle fentanyl resulting in a fatal overdose. [Read More]