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]
Senate Approves Brooks’ Legislation to Reduce Corporate Net Income Tax
Legislation to help Pennsylvania families by gradually reducing the state’s Corporate Net Income tax was approved by the Senate today by a vote of 31 to 19. [Read More]
Gordner Bill Passes Senate
Legislation sponsored by Senator John R. Gordner (R-27) to add certain county judicial seats has passed the Senate by a vote of 50-0. [Read More]
Aument Bill to Attract More Employers and Residents to PA Passes Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to incentivize more people and employers to move to Pennsylvania received bipartisan support from the Senate today. [Read More]
Robinson Bill to Modernize Membership of the Port of Pittsburgh Commission Board Approved by Senate
Sen. Devlin Robinson’s (R-37) bill to modernize the membership of the Port of Pittsburgh Commission Board was unanimously approved today by the state Senate. [Read More]
Regan: Senate Approves Police Retirement Buy Back Bill
The Senate approved legislation today expanding pension benefits for law enforcement officers who want to buy back prior police service, Sen. Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York) announced. [Read More]
House Committee Advances Laughlin’s Data Breach Notification Legislation
The House State Government Committee has sent to the full House of Representatives for consideration Sen. Dan Laughlin’s legislation that would require state agencies to notify victims of a data breach within one week. [Read More]