Senate Local Government Committee Reports Out Four Bills
The Senate Local Government Committee considered four bills during a meeting on Tuesday, according to Sen. Cris Dush, chairman of the committee. [Read More]
Hearing Reviews Governor’s Proposed Congressional District Maps
The Senate State Government Committee held another public hearing today reviewing two Congressional redistricting maps proposed by Governor Wolf, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), who chaired the hearing. The Senate is expected to consider a final proposal next week. [Read More]
Ward: Senate Approves Bill Loosening Restrictions on Ambulatory Surgical Centers
The Senate approved legislation Wednesday that Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) sponsored to loosen restrictions on Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Regan: Senate Education Committee Approves School Choice Expansion
The Senate Education Committee approved legislation Wednesday that will expand school choice for thousands of students across Pennsylvania, said Sen. Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York). [Read More]
Senate advances bill to require timely notification to victims when data breach occurs within state agencies
The Senate advanced a measure that will require state agencies to notify victims of a data breach within one week. [Read More]
Senate advances legislation to prioritize state’s information technology efforts, strengthen cybersecurity
Legislation that would create the new “Office of Information Technology” and require cybersecurity best practices across state agencies received the approval of the Senate of Pennsylvania today, according to Senators Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster), who sponsored the measure. Listen [Read More]
Phillips-Hill’s proposal barring taxpayer dollars from paying ransomware approved by Senate
The Senate of Pennsylvania approved significant reforms as to how state and local governmental entities must address ransomware attacks moving forward, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). Listen [Read More]
Mastriano bill to provide free fishing licenses for disabled first responders passes the Senate
A bill drafted by Senator Doug Mastriano (PA-33) to provide free fishing licenses for disabled first responders unanimously passed the Senate today. [Read More]
Stefano Bill would enhance Pennsylvania’s EMS System
This week, the Pennsylvania Senate voted in favor of legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) to help facilitate the day-to-day movement of EMS personnel across state lines in the performance of their duties. [Read More]
Congressional District Map Advances to the Senate
A proposed congressional district map was passed by the Senate State Government Committee today, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), who chairs the committee. Additional amendments are expected. [Read More]