Stefano, Boscola Bill to Protect Those with Communication Barriers Advances Unanimously from the Senate
The Senate today unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), in partnership with Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18), to help protect individuals with communication barriers during interactions with law enforcement. [Read More]
Senate Finance Committee Advances Culver, Williams Bill to Support Living Organ Donors
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) announced today that the Senate Finance Committee has approved Senate Bill 124, bipartisan legislation she is co-prime sponsoring with Senator Lindsey Williams (D-38), to provide targeted tax relief for Pennsylvanians who choose to become living organ donors. [Read More]
Mastriano Shepherds Pro-Veteran Measures Through Committee
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee yesterday approved three measures aimed at supporting Pennsylvania’s 650,000 veterans, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), who chairs the committee. [Read More]
Senate Approves Pennycuick Measure to Protect Children from Harmful AI Chats
The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Communications and Technology Committee Chair Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to establish commonsense safeguards for children interacting with artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. [Read More]
Rothman Bill to Cut Red Tape for Farmers Passes Senate
Legislation introduced by Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) to cut red tape for hardworking farmers passed the Senate today with a vote of 49-1. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Pennycuick Bill to Prevent Profiteering from Veterans Benefits
The Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to protect veterans from those seeking to exploit their rightfully earned benefits claims. [Read More]
Senate Passes Bartolotta’s Bill to Protect Vehicle Choice in Pennsylvania
With bipartisan support, the Senate this week passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to prohibit future vehicle mandates in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Ward Bill to Expand First Responder Training Opportunities Passes Senate
The Senate has unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) to help address a shortage of qualified instructors who train emergency responders across the state. [Read More]
Pennycuick Introduces School Bus Driver Safety Bill
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) introduced legislation today to increase penalties for school bus drivers who get behind the wheel to transport our children while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance or a dangerous combination of both. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with Department of Education
Senate Appropriations Committee members highlighted concerns about potential cuts to cyber charter schools, unfilled seats for pre-K programs, and ways to boost student achievement statewide during a budget hearing with the Department of Education today. [Read More]