Senate Passes Browne’s Illegal Dirt Bike and ATV Seizure and Disposal Bill
Legislation aimed at providing law enforcement new tools to crackdown on the rampant illegal operation of dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on public roads was approved (48-1) by the Pennsylvania State Senate today (June 8), according to Senator Pat Browne, the bill’s author. [Read More]
Senate Approves Martin Bill Expanding Career Training for Cosmetologists, Barbers
The Senate approved two bills today authored by Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) that expand career training opportunities for cosmetology and barber students. [Read More]
Senate approves legislation to boost hospitality industry during summer months
Legislation sponsored by York County’s two state senators was unanimously approved by the Senate of Pennsylvania that would allow for amplified sound during certain hours at restaurants, bars, breweries, clubs and hotels. [Read More]
Senator Corman Thanks Law Enforcement Agencies Supporting Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine
Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Bellefonte) formally recognized law enforcement agencies throughout the state today who donated protective equipment to humanitarian aid workers in Ukraine. [Read More]
Senate Local Government Committee Approves 4 Bills Including Energy Choice Legislation
Four bills, including legislation to protect consumers’ energy choices, were approved by the Senate Local Government Committee, according to Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), chairman of the committee. [Read More]
Senate Approves Mastriano’s Poll Watcher Empowerment Act
The State Senate approved legislation today sponsored by Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would ensure poll watchers can properly safeguard the integrity of Pennsylvania’s election process. [Read More]
Ward: Senate Approves Frozen Dessert Law Update
The Senate approved legislation today that rolls back a burdensome monthly testing requirement in the Frozen Dessert Law, Senator Judy Ward (R-30) announced. [Read More]
Senate Committees Pass Gebhard Bills to Increase Penalties for Hiring Unauthorized Workers and to Repurpose the Lieutenant Governor’s Mansion at Fort Indiantown Gap
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Devlin Robinson (R-37) to improve enforcement of the construction industry’s use of the federal E-Verify system was voted out of the Senate Appropriations Committee today. [Read More]
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Legislative hearings set for Tuesday and Wednesday on data breaches in state government, blockchain technologies
The Senate Communications and Technology Committee and House State Government Committee will hold two joint public hearings this week. [Read More]
Fairness in Women’s Sports News Conference Set for Tuesday, June 7
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 | 2 p.m. | Main Capitol Rotunda | Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill and Senator Judy Ward joined legislative colleagues and advocates to highlight Fairness in Women’s Sports legislation [Read More]