Argall Bill to Fight Corrections Officer Shortage Passes Senate
Legislation introduced by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) at the request of the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association was passed by the Senate with strong bipartisan support to address the staffing crisis facing the state’s correctional institutions. [Read More]
Continuing to Help Feed Harrisburg Communities in Need, Capitol Hunger Garden Closes Out Its 15th Season
Legislative Hunger Caucus Senate Chair Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) and House Chair Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny) gathered at the Capitol Hunger Garden today with local and state leaders as they reflected on another impactful harvesting season and the need for communities to have access to fresh food options. [Read More]
Senate Committee Passes Bill Addressing AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted today to better protect young people against the serious threats posed by child abuse materials generated using artificial intelligence (AI). [Read More]
Hutchinson Bill to Streamline State Government, Reduce Bureaucratic Inefficiency Approved by Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) to streamline state government operations by eliminating outdated, unnecessary and inactive boards, commissions and advisory committees was passed by the Senate this week. The measure reaffirms Hutchinson’s commitment to responsible spending, efficient government and prioritizing taxpayer spending on essential government functions. [Read More]
Coleman’s Consumer Protection Bill Passes Senate Committee
The Pennsylvania Senate Banking and Insurance Committee unanimously approved legislation authored by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that would implement important consumer protections in the property and casualty insurance marketplace. [Read More]
Brown Bill Supporting Mothers and Midwives Passes Senate
The Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) aimed at strengthening maternal health care in Pennsylvania by expanding access to high-quality maternity services across the commonwealth. [Read More]
Farry Bill Expanding DNA Collection to Solve Crimes Advances from Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) to strengthen Pennsylvania’s ability to solve crimes and protect communities by expanding the use of DNA evidence has advanced from the Senate Law and Justice Committee. [Read More]
State Senate Passes Bill to Repeal RGGI Electricity Tax
Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) today, highlighted the passage of bipartisan legislation preventing a new electricity tax by repealing Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Senate Bill 1068 was approved by a vote of 33-17. [Read More]
Picozzi-Backed DNA Collection Bill Clears Committee
Today, legislation championed by Senator Joe Picozzi (SD-5) to help protect the public from serial offenders and to assist law enforcement in closing cold cases passed the Senate Law and Justice Committee. [Read More]
Senate Approves Landmark Bill to Modernize Pennsylvania’s Broken Permitting Process
The Senate of Pennsylvania approved a sweeping permitting reform measure championed by Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Greg Rothman (R- Cumberland, Perry and Dauphin) to bring greater accountability, transparency, and efficiency to how state agencies handle permit applications. [Read More]