Senate Approves DiSanto Cannabis Banking Bill
Today the Senate gave its bipartisan approval of legislation authored by Senators John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) and Sharif Street (Philadelphia) to afford state-legal cannabis businesses better access to banking and insurance services. [Read More]
Senate Committee OKs Martin Bill Expanding Career Training for Cosmetologists, Barbers
The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee approved two bills today authored by Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) that expand career training opportunities for cosmetology and barber students. [Read More]
Martin: Senate Committee Approves Bill Crediting Dentists for Volunteer Service
The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee today approved legislation authored by Senator Martin (R-13) that would give educational credits to dentists who volunteer at free clinics and charity events. [Read More]
Yaw to Introduce Bill Promoting Carbon Capture, Utilization and Sequestration
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has circulated a co-sponsorship memo to establish the Pennsylvania Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide Act. [Read More]
Senate Finance Committee to hold Hearing on PA Film Tax Credits
The Senate Finance Committee, chaired by Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21), has scheduled a public hearing in Pittsburgh to receive testimony on the successes and challenges facing Pennsylvania’s Film Tax Credit Program. [Read More]
Mensch Bill 749 passes in the Health and Human Services Committee
Senate Bill 749 sponsored by Senator Mensch passed the Senate Health and Human Services Committee yesterday. [Read More]
Senate Aging & Youth Committee Examines Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Impacts on Children
The Senate Aging and Youth Committee convened a public hearing today to discuss the impact of adult-use marijuana legalization on children, Chairwoman Judy Ward (R-30) said. [Read More]
Senate Approves Yaw Effort to Encourage Responsible Solar Development, Protect Landowners
The state Senate approved a proposal today that would establish decommissioning and financial requirements for solar generation projects and offer better protections for landowners, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said. [Read More]
Senate Approves Expanding Access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners as Part of Crime Victims Bill Package
The Senate has voted to approve a package of bills aiding crime victims with one of those bills, Senate Bill 1172, seeking to improve access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, said Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47), prime sponsor of that legislation. [Read More]
Senate Passes Crime Victim Protection Package
The Pennsylvania Senate today passed a package of four bills designed to assist crime victims by providing stronger protections, increasing support, and improving access to services, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), Senator Ryan Aument (R-36), Senator Kim Ward (R-39), Senator Pat Browne (R-16) and Senator Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]