Robinson, Gebhard Bill to Increase Penalties for Hiring Unauthorized Workers Approved by Senate
Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Chris Gebhard’s (R-48) bill to improve enforcement of the construction industry’s use of the federal E-Verify system was approved today by the Senate. [Read More]
Laughlin’s Child Care Facility Smoke Alarm Legislation Heads to Governor
The Pennsylvania General Assembly has sent to the governor Sen. Dan Laughlin’s Senate Bill 563 to improve safety in state-regulated child care facilities, a measure he introduced in response to a tragic fire that claimed the lives of five young children in Erie in 2019. [Read More]
Mastriano Bill to Bring Transparency to State-Related Universities Approved by Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) to shine more light on the finances of state-related universities was unanimously approved by the Senate State Government Committee today. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill to Save Lives and Reduce Roadside Vehicle Accidents
The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously voted today to approve legislation by Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) that will reduce vehicle collisions with tow trucks on the side of roads and highways. [Read More]
State Government Committee Approves Bills to Increase Transparency
The Senate State Government Committee approved legislation to increase the transparency of state and local government in Pennsylvania today, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the chairman of the committee. [Read More]
Bartolotta Bill Protecting Medical Patients Passes Senate Committee
The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 167, legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46), to protect Pennsylvanians suffering from chronic illness from an inconsistency in the state’s driving under the influence (DUI) law that leaves them vulnerable to wrongful criminal conviction. [Read More]
Mastriano Leads Capitol Rally for Action on Pennsylvania’s Overdose Epidemic
State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) led a Capitol rally today to call for action to address Pennsylvania’s fentanyl and opioid overdose epidemic. [Read More]
Robinson’s Boat Registration Bill Becomes Law
Sen. Devlin Robinson’s (R-37) bill to change the timing of boat registrations in Pennsylvania was signed into law today. [Read More]
Langerholc Issues Statement on Increased Passenger Rail Service in Western Pennsylvania
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued a statement today regarding the historic agreement to commence passenger rail improvements: [Read More]
Yaw Bill Limiting Firefighter Exposure to PFAS, Safeguarding Environment Passes House Committee
A bill establishing statewide uniform requirements restricting the use of “Class B” firefighting foams containing added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for training purposes and testing was recently approved by the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]