Jul
02
2019
July 02, 2019
Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-25), Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34), Senate Appropriations Chair Pat Browne (R-16), Senate Majority Whip John Gordner (R-27), Senate Majority Caucus Chair Bob Mensch (R-24), Senate Majority Caucus Secretary Ryan Aument (R-36), Senate Majority Caucus Administrator Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Policy Committee Chair David Argall (R-29) and all members of the Senate Republican Caucus today, have sent the attached letter to Lt. Governor John Fetterman regarding his willful disregard for the Rules of the Senate of Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Jul
02
2019
July 02, 2019
Today legislation sponsored by Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland and York) to strengthen last year’s comprehensive School Safety and Security Law was signed into law by Governor Tom Wolf as Act 67 of 2019. [Read More]
Jul
01
2019
July 01, 2019
See all the Farming First bills here. HARRISBURG – A broad package of bills to support Pennsylvania agriculture and encourage new generations of farmers to continue the state’s rich farming heritage were signed by the Governor, including several measures introduced and supported by Senator Judy Ward (R-30). Ward sponsored Senate Bill 661, which would create […] [Read More]
Jul
01
2019
July 01, 2019
Legislation introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin to provide stronger protections for crime victims and ensure they have more opportunities to participate in the judicial process was signed into law by the Governor. [Read More]
Jul
01
2019
July 01, 2019
Today, Governor Tom Wolf signed into law legislation championed by Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland and York) that would create the Military Family Educational Program, or “Pennsylvania GI Bill for Families.” [Read More]
Jun
29
2019
June 29, 2019
Volunteer fire companies will be able to keep more of the money they bring in during fundraisers thanks to a proposal that was signed into law this week, according to the measure’s author, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Jun
28
2019
June 28, 2019
The Senate and the House of Representatives approved legislation this week that would require the Pennsylvania Inspector General to review the Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network (PA-STARNet). [Read More]
Jun
28
2019
June 28, 2019
Legislation introduced by Sen. Michele Brooks to attack the heroin and opioid crisis and crack down on the abuse of Suboxone (buprenorphine) -- a treatment drug that contains an opioid -- has passed the Senate. [Read More]
Jun
27
2019
June 27, 2019
The State Senate today passed Senate Bill 48, legislation to provide counties with funding for the purchase of new voting machines. This legislation has been sent to the Governor’s desk for his signature. [Read More]
Jun
27
2019
June 27, 2019
Today, a bill that would increase legislative input and oversight in the voting machine decertification process was passed by the General Assembly, according to Senator John R. Gordner (R-27), who sponsored the measure. [Read More]
Jun
27
2019
June 27, 2019
Today, the General Assembly of Pennsylvania gave final approval to legislation sponsored by Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland and York) that addresses two issues raised since the passage of last year’s comprehensive School Safety and Security Law, Act 44. [Read More]
Jun
27
2019
June 27, 2019
The Senate approved a bill today designed to improve school safety by focusing on behavioral health, and provide new resources for students facing extended absences from school due to injury or illness, according to Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35). [Read More]
2016
- Scarnati Announces Senate Standing Committee Chairs for 2017-2018 December 29, 2016
- Op-Ed: 2016 Legislative Session End With Progress, New Challenges Await in 2017 December 23, 2016
- Op-Ed: Gov. Wolf’s Puzzling Vetoes Put Reform, Transparency in Jeopardy December 15, 2016
- Baker Pushes For Financial And Performance Audit Of UC Call Centers; Says Legislators Need And Taxpayers Deserve Better Answers December 5, 2016
- WAGNER HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE December 5, 2016
- Senate Leaders Urge Governor To Reconsider U.C. Furlough Threats November 29, 2016
- New Option for Hunters Signed Into Law November 22, 2016
- 2015-2016 Senate Accomplishments November 18, 2016
- Senate Republicans Elect Leadership Team for 2017-2018 Legislative Session November 16, 2016
- Senate Republicans Welcome Members to Growing Majority November 10, 2016
- Rafferty and Costa Bill to Help PA Turnpike Collect Unpaid Tolls Signed into Law November 4, 2016
- Rafferty Bill Modernizing Transit Revitalization Investment Districts Signed into Law November 4, 2016
- Bartolotta’s Transportation Network Company Bill Signed Into Law November 4, 2016
- Rafferty Urges SEPTA, Transit Workers to Reach Agreement, Avoid Strike October 31, 2016
- Rafferty Blasts Wolf’s Decision to Veto DRPA Reform Measure October 28, 2016
- Open Letter From State Senate Leaders to PA Health Insurers Regarding Obamacare Rates October 28, 2016
- Open Letter From State Senate Leaders to PA Health Insurers Regarding Obamacare Rates October 28, 2016
- General Assembly Approves Rafferty Bill to Strengthen Penalties for Burglaries October 27, 2016
- Senator Killion: Telemedicine Bill Signed Into Law October 27, 2016
- Wagner Recording Fee Legislation Heads to Governor’s Desk October 27, 2016
- Killion Bill One of the First of Several Opioid Abuse Bills in Package to Reach Governor October 27, 2016
- PLANCON COMMITTEE MEETING POSTPONED DUE TO SESSION October 26, 2016
- House approves Argall demolition funding proposal October 26, 2016
- Yaw Bills Related to State’s Opioid Crisis Head to Governor October 26, 2016
- Senate Approves Legislation Addressing Sanctuary Cities October 26, 2016
- Fee Bill Targeting Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in State Government Headed to Governor’s Desk October 26, 2016
- Senate Sends Bartolotta’s Transportation Network Company Bill to the Governor October 24, 2016
- Senate approves Argall’s efforts to crack down on welfare fraud October 24, 2016
- Senate Passes Comprehensive Animal Abuse Prevention Measure October 24, 2016
- Telemedicine Bill Passes Senate, On Governor’s Desk October 20, 2016
- Local Government Committee Approves Sanctuary Cities Bill October 19, 2016
- Hutchinson Bill Clarifies Residency Status for Military Service October 19, 2016
- House Committee Endorses Killion Bill to Establish Opioid Prescribing Curriculum in Medical Schools October 18, 2016
- Senators Outline Efforts To Build on Measures to Address, Prevent Animal Cruelty October 18, 2016
- State Residents Take Part in Second Telephone Town Hall on Heroin & Opioid Crisis October 18, 2016
- Afterschool Caucus Announces New Report: October 18, 2016
- Senate reviews college student loan debt October 17, 2016
- McGarrigle Bill Allowing Disability License Plates for Parents of Disabled Adults Signed into Law October 17, 2016
- Senate Approves Legislation to Protect Responsible Gun Owners October 17, 2016
- Senators Call For Additional Study of Measures to Combat Animal Cruelty October 14, 2016
- Senate Approves Reschenthaler Bill To Provide Special License Plate for Military Members September 30, 2016
- Senator Mensch Introduces Resolution Recognizing Community College Completion Week September 29, 2016
- Senate Passes Senator Mensch’s Budget Reform Legislation September 28, 2016
- Alloway Hosts Capitol Rally for Libre’s Law September 28, 2016
- Senate Approves Legislation to Combat Opioid Addiction Crisis September 28, 2016
- Senate Panel Passes Bartolotta’s Postpartum Depression Proposal September 28, 2016
- Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee Approves Three Bills addressing First Responder Issues September 27, 2016
- Greenleaf Bills Move Forward as PA Senate Convenes for Fall Session September 27, 2016
- NEPA Residents Take Part in Telephone Town Hall on Heroin & Opioid Crisis September 22, 2016
- Bill to Strengthen PA Veterans Trust Fund Sent to Governor September 20, 2016
- Killion to Sponsor Growing Greener III; Calls for Significant Investment in Environmental Programs September 19, 2016
- Senate Leaders Urge State Residents to Take Part in Sept. 21 Tele-Town Hall on PA Heroin/Opioid Crisis September 16, 2016
- Killion Bill Would Provide Relief to Vape Shops Hit By Huge Tax Bills September 12, 2016
- Bartolotta Bill Would Help Prosecute Drug Dealers Who Cause Overdoses September 7, 2016
- Beer Distributors Feel Pinch After Wine Expansion; Sen. Killion to Announce Legislative Fix September 6, 2016
- Statement by Senator John Rafferty on Senate Confirmation of Bruce Beemer as Attorney General August 30, 2016
- Committees to hold Hearing on Title 35 Rewrite August 23, 2016
- Committees to hold Hearing on Title 35 Rewrite August 22, 2016
- Committees to hold Hearing on Fire & EMS Issues August 22, 2016
- Senate Labor and Industry Committee to Hold Hearing on Discrimination Bill August 22, 2016
- Senate Leaders Comment on Governor Wolf’s Selection of an Interim Attorney General August 18, 2016
- Conviction of Attorney General Kathleen Kane August 16, 2016
- Rafferty, Wiley Say State’s New Ignition Interlock Law Will Prevent Drunk Driving Attempts, Save Lives July 28, 2016
- Media Alert – News Conference Scheduled for Thursday July 28 in Erie to Outline Implementation of PA’s New DUI Ignition Interlock Law July 26, 2016
- Rafferty Bill Becomes Law to Enhance Pennsylvania’s Green Light-Go Program July 21, 2016
- Op-Ed: Senator Scott Wagner – The Entire Way of Doing Business in Harrisburg Has to Change July 20, 2016
- Final Pieces of Budget Help Schools Hire Substitute Teachers, Promote School Partnerships July 13, 2016
- Legislation Honoring Fallen Local Firefighter Sent to Governor July 13, 2016
- Stefano Bill Establishing Restricted Fund for ATV Activities Set for Enactment July 13, 2016
- Statement from Senators Scarnati and Corman July 10, 2016
- Governor Signs Civil Service Modernization Measure July 8, 2016
- Senator Mensch’s Bill to Continue State Military College Legislative Appointment Program Becomes Law July 7, 2016
- Third Saturday of July Designated Anthracite Heritage Day in Pennsylvania July 6, 2016
- News Conference Scheduled for Thursday July 7 in the Wilkes-Barre Area To Outline Implementation of PA’s New DUI Ignition Interlock Law July 5, 2016
- Senator Mensch’s Bill to Adjust Retailer Presumptive Minimum Price of Cigarettes Passes Senate July 1, 2016
- Smucker Bill to Ease the Substitute Teacher Shortage Passes the Senate June 30, 2016
- Senate Approves Bill Addressing Cancer Drug Cost Disparity June 30, 2016
- Tomlinson Hails Passage of Bill to Offer Cancer Patients Greater Access to Oral Chemotherapy Drugs June 30, 2016
- Senate Approves Reschenthaler Resolution Aimed At Improving Care for Mentally Ill June 30, 2016
- Senate Leaders Hail Passage of On-Time, State Spending Plan: Measure Will Increase Funds for Schools, Drug Prevention June 29, 2016
- Scarnati Announces Senate Confirmation of Judge Sallie Updyke Mundy June 29, 2016
- Civil Service Modernization Measure Goes to the Governor June 29, 2016
- Senate Approves Fire & EMS Grants Extension June 28, 2016
- Senate Approves Killion Resolution on Heat Stroke Prevention Week in PA June 28, 2016
- Senate Approves Bill to Strengthen PA Veterans Trust Fund June 27, 2016
- Local Government Committee Approves Three Bills June 27, 2016
- Senate Approves Stefano Bill to Allow Game Commission to Establish Fees for Hunting and Fur-Taking Licenses June 23, 2016
- Senate Leaders: Addressing PA’s Heroin and Opioid Epidemic a Top Priority June 23, 2016
- Governor Signs Vogel’s Cost-saving Legislation for Schools into Law June 23, 2016
- Governor Signs Bills to Protect Energy-Related Jobs June 23, 2016
- Governor Signs Bill Protecting Conventional Oil/Gas Production in PA June 23, 2016
- Senate Appropriations and Labor & Industry Committees will hold a Joint Hearing to Discuss New Federal Overtime Rules June 20, 2016
- Governor Wolf Signs Battery B Memorial Highway Bill into Law June 17, 2016
- Bartolotta Bill Would Improve DEP Erosion and Sediment Control Permitting Process June 16, 2016
- Committee Considers Vulakovich’s Bill on Cyber Security June 15, 2016
- Legislators, Health Advocates Push for Telemedicine Initiatives June 15, 2016
- Senate Approves Bill Protecting Conventional Oil/Gas Production in PA June 15, 2016
- Bills to Protect Energy-Related Jobs Sent to the Governor June 15, 2016
- Vogel’s Cost-saving Legislation for Schools Sent to Governor June 15, 2016
- Panel Approves Bartolotta’s Bill to Simplify Process for Small Businesses Bidding on State Road Contracts June 14, 2016
- Scavello: Constitutional Amendment Targets Residential School Property Taxes via Homestead Exclusion June 14, 2016
- House Sends Marriage Therapist Protection Bill to the Governor June 14, 2016
- Senator Mensch Introduces Resolution Recognizing PA Chamber’s 100th Anniversary June 13, 2016
- New Law Adds Korean War Representative to State Veterans Commission June 13, 2016
- Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Public Hearing on Legislation to Extend Statute of Limitation on Child Sexual Abuse June 13, 2016
- Senate Passes Baker Bill Granting Property Tax Relief For Spouse of Soldiers Killed In Action June 13, 2016
- Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee to Hold Public Hearing on HB 1947 June 9, 2016
- Scavello Measure Providing New Liquor Permits for Wine Festivals, Farmers Markets Included in Newly Enacted Liquor Law June 9, 2016
- Consumer-Centered Liquor Reforms Signed Into Law June 8, 2016
- Legislators, Advocacy Groups Hail New Ignition Interlock Law as Important Tool in Saving Lives, Fighting Drunk Driving June 8, 2016
- Senate Poised to Approve a Bill to Protect Energy-Related Jobs June 7, 2016
- House Committee Approves Stefano Bill to Deny Public Benefits to Illegal Immigrants in PA June 7, 2016
- Senate Leaders Urge Gov. Wolf to Sign Liquor Modernization Bill June 7, 2016
- Senate Committee Approves Yaw, Wozniak Measure to Increase Education in Pain Management, Opioid Prescribing Practices June 7, 2016
- Adam Blank to Join Advocates for Early Intervention Services June 7, 2016
- Senate News Brief June 6, 2016
- Sen. Smucker Applauds New School Funding Formula as Foundation for Fairness June 3, 2016
- News Conference to Outline Implementation of New DUI Ignition Interlock Law June 3, 2016
- Public Hearing Will Explore Impact of Heroin and Opioid Addiction on June 2 May 25, 2016
- Scavello Bill Defining Three-Wheeled “Autocycles” Set to Become Law May 23, 2016
- Senate Calls for action on Statewide Radio System May 19, 2016
- Aument Comments on Governor’s Veto of Bill to Protect Excellent Teachers May 19, 2016
- Senate Votes to Send Rafferty Ignition Interlock Legislation to Governor May 18, 2016
- Senate Passes Mensch Bill to Continue State Military College Legislative Appointment Program and Mensch Resolution Urging Administration to Update Statewide Radio Network System May 18, 2016
- Legislators Outline Measures to Institute Cross-Reporting for Child, Animal Abuse May 18, 2016
- Senate Adopts EMS Resolutions May 18, 2016
- Donate Life PA Act Passes Senate May 18, 2016
- Senate Approves Bill to Transfer Philipsburg Property to Economic Development Group May 17, 2016
- Senate Approves Civil Service Modernization Measure May 17, 2016
- Senate, House Leaders Call on Wolf to Protect Excellent Teachers May 17, 2016
- Bill Would Provide Early Intervention for Mothers Suffering from Postpartum Depression May 17, 2016
- Yaw Legislation Calls for Easier Access to Abuse Deterrent Opioids; Mandated Naloxone Overdose Reporting May 16, 2016
- Media Advisory – Senate, House Leaders Call on Gov. Wolf to Sign Teacher Furlough Reform Bill May 16, 2016
- PA Schools, Lawmakers Call on Wolf to Stand with Students, Schools and Protect Excellent Teachers May 12, 2016
- PA Senate approves Greenleaf’s legislation to help parents avoid truancy fines, get truant children back to school May 12, 2016
- Capitol Hunger Garden Opens for 7th Season May 11, 2016
- Tom Killion Sworn In As State Senator for 9th District May 11, 2016
- Senate Unanimously Approves Rafferty Bill to Increase Penalties for Home Invasions May 10, 2016
- Senators Scarnati, Corman Encourage Governor to Reconsider Promised Veto of Education Reform that Protects Teachers May 10, 2016
- Sen. Aument Supports Reforming Public Schools: Protecting Excellent Teachers a Top Priority May 9, 2016
- Yaw Resolution Designates Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week May 9, 2016
- Senator-Elect Tom Killion to Be Sworn Into Office Wednesday, May 11 May 5, 2016
- Senate President Pro Tempore Scarnati, Majority Leader Corman Welcome Killion to Senate April 27, 2016
- South Heidelberg sewer easement signed into law April 21, 2016
- McGarrigle Urges Governor to Sign Bill Restoring Education Funds April 19, 2016
- Heroin/Opioid Epidemic Hearing on April 21 April 14, 2016
- Senators Wagner and Williams Introduce Clean Slate Legislation April 13, 2016
- Panel Approves Rafferty Bill to Increase Penalties for Home Invasions April 13, 2016
- Senate Approves Legislation to Ensure Fair Funding for School Districts April 13, 2016
- Donate Life PA Act Advances April 13, 2016
- Senate Passes Bill Containing Basic Education Funding Commission Recommended Fair Funding Formula April 13, 2016
- Tax-Free Savings Plan For Disabled Receives Unanimous Approval April 13, 2016
- McIlhinney Resolution Honors Limb Loss Awareness April 13, 2016
- Bipartisan committees review economic development tools and permitting issue in Pennsylvania April 13, 2016
- Senator Folmer: Amendments to Senate-Passed SB 3 Vital to Ensure Accessibility of Life-Saving Treatments April 12, 2016
- Senate Unanimously Passes Gordner Resolution to Recognize National Day of Prayer April 12, 2016
- Senators Call for Increased Education in Pain Management, Opioid Prescribing Practices April 12, 2016
- Committee Approves Bills to Protect Energy Related Jobs April 12, 2016
- Media Advisory – Bipartisan Legislators, Law Enforcement Officials, and Criminal Justice Reform Advocates to Unveil Legislation to Seal Criminal Records for Minor Offenses April 12, 2016
- Senate approves Argall study to review corrections overtime issue April 11, 2016
- Senator Mensch and Senator Wiley Introduce Legislation to Promote Employment of Pennsylvanians with Disabilities April 11, 2016
- Smucker Condemns Wolf’s Unconstitutional Use of Arbitrary School Funding Formula April 7, 2016
- Senate Approves Scavello Bill Boosting Littering Fines April 6, 2016
- Bartolotta Bill Would Improve Access to Mental Health Treatment March 30, 2016
- Senate Leaders Condemn Governor’s Cutting $439 Million For Schools Through Veto of Fiscal Code March 28, 2016
- Senator Corman Celebrates Forward Movement on 2015-16 Budget, Looks to Move Conversation to 2016-17 Spending Plan March 23, 2016
- Senate “Welcomes Home Vietnam Veterans” with a Resolution March 23, 2016
- Senate Approves Scavello Bill Defining Three-Wheeled “Autocycles” March 23, 2016
- Smucker Joins Victims of DUI in Call for Harsher Sanctions March 22, 2016
- Media Alert – Senators Rafferty, Smucker To Hold 11 a.m. News Conference on DUI Legislation March 22, 2016
- Senate Votes to Restore Wolf’s Cuts to Schools, Agriculture March 16, 2016
- Senate Approves Veterans Preference Hiring Measure March 15, 2016
- Legislation Authorizing Independent Counsel to Investigate Alleged Wrongdoing by an Attorney General Passes Senate Committee March 15, 2016
- MADD Calls on Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Pass Lifesaving Interlock Law March 15, 2016
- Senate Appropriations Committee to Hold Subcommittee Hearings March 14, 2016
- Ag Committees to Hold Hearing on Cuts to Agriculture Funding March 10, 2016
- Informational Meeting Issues Facing the Emergency Services Community March 8, 2016
- Informational Meeting Issues Facing the Veteran/Military Community March 8, 2016
- Stefano Legislation Would Ensure Transparency in Decisions Involving Hiring of School Officials March 8, 2016
- Senator Corman Comments on Gov. Wolf’s Symbolic Executive Order on the Minimum Wage for State Employees March 7, 2016
- Senators Scarnati, Corman: Wolf Administration Focused on Political Partisanship March 2, 2016
- Sen. Aument and Rep. Cutler Propose Creation of Online College Comparison Tool March 1, 2016
- Ward Unveils Measure Allowing Local Governments to Eliminate Property Taxes, Choose Taxing Option with Voter Approval February 25, 2016
- Greenleaf’s Legislation to Expunge Minor Criminal Records Signed into Law February 16, 2016
- Joint Senate Panel Holds Hearing on the Emergency Response to Winter Snow Storm Jonas February 11, 2016
- Horse Racing Industry Measure Headed to Governor February 10, 2016
- Senate Vote to Remove Attorney General Falls Short February 10, 2016
- Senate Republicans to Hold Media Availability on Budget February 9, 2016
- Scarnati: Senate will Vote on Removal of Attorney General February 8, 2016
- Joint Hearing Held by Senate Appropriations & Finance Committees February 8, 2016
- Scarnati Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision February 5, 2016
- Greenleaf Launches Website to Advocate for Donate Life PA Act February 5, 2016
- Delay and Delivery of Transportation Projects: Follow-up hearing February 5, 2016
- Legislators Seek to Regulate Opioid Prescriptions in Hospital Emergency Departments February 4, 2016
- Stefano Introduces Senate Resolution to Delay DEP Plan to Fast-Track EPA Mandate on Power February 2, 2016
- Greenleaf’s Legislation to Expunge Minor Criminal Records Sent to Governor January 27, 2016
- Special Committee on Senate Address Issues Recommendations January 27, 2016
- Scarnati Statement Following Special Committee Report to the Full Senate January 27, 2016
- Senators to Offer Supplemental Funding Measure for Agriculture Programs January 21, 2016
- Senate Advances Smucker Bill to Delay Keystone Exams as a Graduation Requirement January 20, 2016
- Committee Approves Vogel Bill Reducing General Assembly Size January 20, 2016
- Stefano Proposes Legislation to Establish Budget Impasse Critical Services Fund January 14, 2016
- Prostate Cancer Task Force Formed Thanks To Senator Bob Mensch’s Legislation January 13, 2016
- Wagner Launches SavePA Website to Collect Ideas for Saving Tax Dollars January 8, 2016
- Scarnati Sworn In as Senate President Pro Tempore January 5, 2016
- 2015 Senate Accomplishments January 4, 2016
2015
- Statement by Senate Leaders on Gov. Wolf’s Decision To Release State Funding Approved by Legislature December 29, 2015
- Governor Signs Bill Providing EMS Direct Pay, CHIP Reauthorization December 22, 2015
- Governor Signs Senator Vulakovich’s Military Bills into Law December 18, 2015
- McIlhinney Supports Consumer-Friendly Liquor Reforms December 11, 2015
- Senators Prepare to Introduce Lobbyist Reform Package December 11, 2015
- Senate Approves Horse Racing Industry Measure December 10, 2015
- Panel Approves Regulation Ending “Summer” Gasoline Mandate December 10, 2015
- Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility Honors Senator Rafferty With Leadership Award December 10, 2015
- Governor Signs Corman Bills Into Law to Enable Out-of-State Team Physicians to Treat Their Players in PA December 7, 2015
- Senate Approves 2015-16 Spending Plan Without Massive Tax Increases December 7, 2015
- Special Committee on Senate Address Introduces Senate Resolution December 7, 2015
- Senator Reschenthaler to Serve on Five Key Senate Committees December 7, 2015
- Senator White’s Bill Promoting Organ Donation Sent to Governor December 7, 2015
- Scarnati Legislation to Combat Substance Abuse Problems Sent to the Governor December 7, 2015
- Media Advisory: Center for Rural Pennsylvania to release second report on Pennsylvania’s heroin epidemic December 4, 2015
- Senator Vulakovich’s Bills Sent to Governor December 3, 2015
- Report of Special Committee on Senate Address Released November 25, 2015
- Senator Mensch Introduces Resolution Recognizing “First Responder Appreciation Week” in Pennsylvania November 25, 2015
- Senate Passes Greenleaf Legislation to Combine Dept. of Corrections and Board of Probation and Parole November 24, 2015
- Senate Votes to Authorize Transportation Network Companies Statewide November 24, 2015
- Guy Reschenthaler Sworn in to State Senate November 24, 2015
- Senate passes measure to review tax dollar waste for unused property and office space November 24, 2015
- Senator Argall’s statement regarding Senate vote on Property Tax Independence Act November 23, 2015
- Legislation to Ban Community Service Gift Card Program Passes in House November 23, 2015
- Senator Mensch Provides Remarks on Breast Cancer Screening Coverage Bill and SB 609 is Presented to Governor November 23, 2015
- Senate Passes Greenleaf’s Bill to Restore Fairness to Pennsylvania License Suspensions November 20, 2015
- Senate Passes Bills Designating Indiana County Bridges for War Heroes November 19, 2015
- Senator-Elect Guy Reschenthaler to Take Oath of Office Nov. 24; Will Represent 37th District in Pennsylvania State Senate November 19, 2015
- Veterans Committee Holds Hearing on National Guard Youth Challenge November 19, 2015
- Vance Will Not Seek Re-Election November 19, 2015
- Costa, Bartolotta Highway Worker Safety Legislation Heading to Governor for Signature November 18, 2015
- Committee Recommends Creation of Voluntary Veterans Preference Hiring Program in Private Sector November 18, 2015
- Baker Bill Requiring Senate Confirmation of PEMA Director Heads to Governor November 18, 2015
- Senate Recognizes “Drugs Kill Dreams Day in Pennsylvania” November 18, 2015
- Senate Approves Scavello Bill Requiring Senate Confirmation of Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commissioners November 17, 2015
- Sponsors of Property Tax Independence Act issue statement on efforts to eliminate school property taxes November 17, 2015
- Senators Scarnati & Corman Issue Statement on Syrian Refugees November 17, 2015
- Special Committee on Senate Address Announces Public Hearing on Wednesday November 17, 2015
- Senator Rafferty Introduces Senate Resolution Calling for Increased Screenings for Refugees November 17, 2015
- Legislation to Ban Gift Card Program Passes House Committee November 17, 2015
- Stefano Introduces Legislation to Provide Assistance to Volunteer Fire Fighters November 10, 2015
- Special Committee on Senate Address Announces Public Hearing November 6, 2015
- Reschenthaler Elected to Represent 37th Senatorial District November 5, 2015
- Bill Increasing Support for Housing Program Signed Into Law by Governor November 5, 2015
- Greenleaf’s Jury Duty Exemption for the Elderly, Breastfeeding Mothers, and Judges Signed into Law October 30, 2015
- Argall’s super load transport bill signed into law October 30, 2015
- Senate Panel Approves Legislation Targeting Sanctuary Cities October 29, 2015
- Special Committee on Senate Address Establishes Email Address and Publicly-Accessible Website October 28, 2015
- Senate passes measure to prevent spread of blight October 28, 2015
- Senate Republicans Push Budget Veto Override Effort October 28, 2015
- Senate Panel Approves Bartolotta’s Bill Authorizing Transportation Network Companies October 27, 2015
- Senate approves Argall bill targeting illegal movers October 27, 2015
- Stefano Introduces Bill to Ensure Fairness, Transparency in Appointments to County Authorities October 27, 2015
- Senate Leaders: Supreme Court Ruling Victory for Government Transparency October 27, 2015
- Appropriations Committee Approves Scavello Bill Requiring Senate Confirmation of Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commissioners October 26, 2015
- Vulakovich Bill Requires Expeditious Reporting of Personal Data Breaches October 26, 2015
- Senator Gordner to Lead Special Senate Committee on Attorney General October 26, 2015
- Senate Approves Pileggi Bill to Strengthen Open Records Law October 23, 2015
- Scarnati Announces Special Committee on Senate Address October 23, 2015
- Senate Passes McGarrigle Consumer Protection Bill October 22, 2015
- Legislative Leaders Comment on Pittsburgh ICA October 21, 2015
- Senate Passes Greenleaf Legislation Prohibiting the Sale of Electronic Cigarettes to Minors October 21, 2015
- Senate Approves Bill Assisting First Responder Fundraising Efforts October 21, 2015
- Senate Sends Bill to Increase Support for Housing Program to Governor October 20, 2015
- Sen. Yaw’s Passenger Aid Bill Approved by Senate Committee October 20, 2015
- Red Land Little League Champs Welcomed to the Senate October 19, 2015
- Argall supports effort to promote independence of state Inspector General October 15, 2015
- Senator Mensch Introduces Resolution Establishing Pennsylvania Community College Completion Week October 14, 2015
- Senate Approves Senator Eichelberger’s “Paycheck Protection” Bill October 14, 2015
- Senate Passes Legislation to Establish Restricted Fund for ATV Activities October 13, 2015
- Gordner Bill to Modernize the State Psychological Practice Act Passes Senate October 13, 2015
- Greenleaf News Conference on Legislation to Expand the State’s Natural Gas Infrastructure October 13, 2015
- Bartolotta’s Treated Mine Water Bill Signed Into Law October 8, 2015
- Smucker Applauds Focus on Poorly Performing Schools October 6, 2015
- Aument and Fee Introduce Legislation to Create Independent Office October 6, 2015
- McGarrigle Bill Would Allow Disability License Plates for Parents of Disabled Adults October 2, 2015
- Senate Labor and Industry Committee to Examine Unemployment Compensation Changes October 2, 2015
- Smucker Bill on Campus Arrest Powers Signed into Law October 2, 2015
- PennDOT Announces Acceptance of Applications for Next Round of Multimodal Grant Funding October 1, 2015
- Gov. Wolf’s Full Tax Proposal to be Voted in House and Senate September 30, 2015
- Senate Approves Corman Bill to Enable Team Physicians From Out of State to Treat Their Players in PA September 30, 2015
- House approves Argall super load transport bill September 30, 2015
- Senate Sends Treated Mine Water Proposal to Governor’s Desk September 29, 2015
- Media Advisory – Lawmakers will study creation of Waterfront Development Tax Credit September 29, 2015
- Scavello Bill Requiring Senate Confirmation of Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commissioners Approved by Committee September 29, 2015
- Senators Scarnati, Corman Distraught by Governor Wolf’s Emergency Budget Veto September 29, 2015
- Bipartisan proposal would protect highway construction workers, motorists September 29, 2015
- Proposal would provide another weapon in arsenal against blight September 29, 2015
- Senators Scarnati, Corman: Schools Need Emergency Budget Funding September 29, 2015
- Senators Scarnati, Corman Urge Governor Wolf to Sign Emergency Funding for Schools, Communities While Budget Negotiations Continue September 24, 2015
- Rafferty Bill Would Protect Police Identities September 21, 2015
- Rafferty Introduces Bill to Increase Penalties for Home Invasions September 21, 2015
- Senate Votes to Release $1 Billion in Withheld Payments to Schools, Critical Funding for Social Service Agencies September 18, 2015
- Tax-Free Savings Plan Would Aid the Disabled September 18, 2015
- Senator Vulakovich’s Measure Supporting Rape Victims Sent to Governor September 17, 2015
- Senate Adopts Hutchinson Resolution Supporting PA Timber Industry September 17, 2015
- Senator Wagner Calls on Governor Wolf to Fund State Government September 16, 2015
- Senator Scott Wagner: Stop Blaming the Legislature September 14, 2015
- Health care cost savings study needs input from more school districts, Senators say September 14, 2015
- Op-Ed: Wolf Holding Out for More of Your Tax Dollars September 3, 2015
- Bartolotta Bill Would Authorize Transportation Network Companies Statewide August 27, 2015
- New Website Offers Updates on Act 89 Projects, Act 88 Projects and Overall Planned Transportation Projects August 26, 2015
- Alloway introduces Municipal SAFE Act to eliminate “Sanctuary Cities” August 19, 2015
- Resignation of DRPA Official Calls for Need to Enact Reform Bills Requiring Senate Confirmation of Appointees August 18, 2015
- Media Advisory – Roundtable Discussion Will Focus on Neighborhood Revitalization, Blight August 10, 2015
- Smucker’s Bill Cracks Down on Repeat Drunk Drivers July 30, 2015
- House panel approves Argall super load transport bill July 22, 2015
- Senate Approves Tax Exemption for Active Duty Military Pay July 17, 2015
- Senate Sends McIlhinney’s Copayment Protection Measure to the Governor July 15, 2015
- Senate approves Argall’s ‘Corrections Officers Bill of Rights’ July 14, 2015
- Bill Honoring Vietnam War Hero Signed by the Governor July 14, 2015
- Senate and House Panels to Hold Joint Hearing on Enhancing the Safety of Highway Workers, Drivers and Pedestrians July 9, 2015
- Senate, House Leaders Dismayed by Governor Wolf’s Planned Pension Veto July 9, 2015
- Letter from House/Senate Leaders to Governor Wolf July 6, 2015
- Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Governor Wolf’s Veto of Liquor Privatization July 2, 2015
- Governor Endorses Senator Mensch’s Bill to Remove Recurring Projects from LBFC July 2, 2015
- Senate Passes No-Tax-Increase Budget that Boosts Education Funding June 30, 2015
- Senate Leaders Press Gov. Wolf to Sign Pension Modernization Plan that Saves Taxpayers $10 Billion June 30, 2015
- Bipartisan Highway Worker Protection Bill Clears Senate June 30, 2015
- Senate Passes Historic Liquor Privatization Bill June 30, 2015
- Senate Approves Bill to Increase Support for Housing Program June 30, 2015
- Senate Passes Tomlinson Bill Offering Cancer Patients Greater Access to Oral Chemotherapy Drugs June 30, 2015
- I-84 Exit to Honor Memory of Corporal Bryon K. Dickson II June 29, 2015
- Scarnati: Bill Creating Stricter Penalties for Impersonating a Physician Becomes Law June 29, 2015
- Senate passes Argall bill to allow private sector to escort super load transports June 29, 2015
- Liquor Privatization Bill Advances in the Senate June 28, 2015
- Republican Legislative Leaders Unveil Substantial Increases in Education Funding as part of 2015-16 Budget Plan June 26, 2015
- Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Legalize Sale of Consumer Fireworks in Pennsylvania June 26, 2015
- Senate Approves Bill Addressing Punitive Damages Against Care Facilities June 26, 2015
- Senate Approves Measure Promoting Beneficial Use of Treated Mine Water June 25, 2015
- Senator Mensch’s Legislation Establishing Prostate Cancer Task Force Passes Senate June 25, 2015
- Senate Approves Measure Allowing Direct Wine Shipments to Consumers June 25, 2015
- Senate Adopts Senator Vulakovich’s Government Reform Resolution June 24, 2015
- Senate Passes Senator Vulakovich’s Measure Supporting Rape Victims June 24, 2015
- Argall bill to limit “spot appeals” of assessments wins Senate committee approval June 24, 2015
- Transportation Committee Endorses Highway Worker Protection Bill June 24, 2015
- Volunteer First Responders Tax Credit Bill Sponsored by Sens. Baker and Wiley Adopted By Senate June 23, 2015
- Senate Approves Senator White’s Bill Promoting Organ Donation June 23, 2015
- Vulakovich Bill Would Help Those with Autism During Emergencies June 22, 2015
- Senate Approves Horse Racing Industry Bill June 22, 2015
- Senate Panel Approves Bartolotta Bill to Promote Beneficial Use of Treated Mine Water June 22, 2015
- Basic Education Funding Commission Report is Online June 19, 2015
- Basic Education Funding Commission Releases Recommendations and Report June 18, 2015
- Senate Approves 911 Reauthorization Measure June 16, 2015
- Senate Approves Smucker Bill to Delay Keystone Exams as a Graduation Requirement June 15, 2015
- HEARING NOTICE: House and Senate Coal Caucuses to Hold Hearing on EPA’s Proposed “Clean Power Plan” June 15, 2015
- Bartolotta, Costa Introduce Bipartisan Highway Worker Protection Bill June 12, 2015
- Senate Hails Commonwealth Court Decision to Reinstate Office of Open Records Chief June 10, 2015
- Senate Leaders Issue Statement on 2014 Impact Fee Revenue Disbursements June 9, 2015
- Bill Regulating Healthcare Exchange Navigators Sent to Governor June 9, 2015
- Greenleaf and Leach Announce Legislation to Protect Child Victims of Human Trafficking from Prosecution June 9, 2015
- Senate passes Argall’s blight demolition funding proposal June 9, 2015
- Senate Approves Baker Bill Requiring Senate Confirmation of PEMA Director June 4, 2015
- Senate Panels to Hold Joint Hearing on Improving Rail Transportation Safety June 4, 2015
- Legislators, Supporters Discuss Bills Promoting Waterfront Development June 3, 2015
- Senate Approves Animal Protection Measures June 3, 2015
- Bartolotta Introduces Bill to Reduce Use of Fresh Water in Natural Gas Drilling June 3, 2015
- Senate committee to hold hearing on anthracite coal industry in Pottsville next week June 3, 2015
- Committee Approves Pileggi Bill to Close Contingent-Fee Lobbying Loophole June 2, 2015
- Senate Approves McGarrigle Bill to Increase Child Immunizations June 2, 2015
- Vulakovich Introduces Government Reform Measures June 2, 2015
- Senate Appropriations Committee approves Argall’s demolition funding proposal June 1, 2015
- State Senate Passes Scarnati Government Transparency Bill June 1, 2015
- Media Advisory – Legislators, Supporters to Discuss Bills Promoting Waterfront Development June 1, 2015
- Scavello Bill Fills Void in Planned Communities Data May 26, 2015
- Senate Adopts Baker’s Bills Establishing the “Honoring Our Veterans” License Plate For Motorcycles and Transferring a Portion of Fee to Veterans Trust Fund May 21, 2015
- Senate Unanimously Approves Smucker Bill on Campus Arrest Powers May 14, 2015
- Senate Leaders Applaud Passage of Sweeping Pension Restructuring Plan Projected to Save $18.3 Billion May 13, 2015
- Senate Adopts EMS Resolutions May 13, 2015
- Senate Passes Senate Bill 3, Medical Cannabis May 12, 2015
- Corman: Senate Pension Plan Projected to Save $18.3 Billion According to Public Employee Retirement Commission Review May 12, 2015
- Public Employees Retirement Commission meeting on Senate Bill 1 (Pension Reform) May 12, 2015
- Corman Hails Committee Approval of Comprehensive Pension Reform Plan May 11, 2015
- Senate Passes Alloway Bill Banning Possession of Shark Fins May 11, 2015
- Corman: Gov. Wolf Mischaracterizes Executive Nomination Process for Senate Consideration May 8, 2015
- Capitol Hunger Garden Opens for 6th Season May 6, 2015
- Senator Mensch’s Bill to Remove Recurring Projects from LBFC Passes Senate May 6, 2015
- Senator Yaw Co-Sponsors Historic Changes to Pennsylvania’s Pension Law May 6, 2015
- Senate Endorses Stefano Bill to Require Public Notice Prior to Signing of Collective Bargaining Agreements May 6, 2015
- Scavello, Boscola Honor National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive May 6, 2015
- Senate Unanimously Passes Gordner Resolution to Recognize National Day of Prayer May 4, 2015
- Senate Republican Leaders Issue Statement on Commonwealth Court Orders April 23, 2015
- Sen. Stefano Defends Stand on Property Tax Reform April 23, 2015
- Senate Hearing on Best Practices in Law Enforcement to be held at Montgomery County Community College April 23, 2015
- Committee Approves Collective Bargaining Transparency Bill April 22, 2015
- Committee Approves Stefano Bill to Require Public Notice Prior to Signing of Collective Bargaining Agreements April 22, 2015
- Committee Approves Senator White’s Legislative Pension Reform Bill April 22, 2015
- Smucker Bill Will Help Students in Struggling Schools April 22, 2015
- Legislators Rally in Support of Resolutions Marking 2015 as “Year of the Law Enforcement Official” in Pennsylvania April 21, 2015
- Scarnati Statement on Commonwealth Court Education Funding Case April 21, 2015
- Senate Approves Pileggi Bill to Encourage Private Development at Mass Transit Hubs April 21, 2015
- Senate Passes McIlhinney’s Copayment Protection Measure April 21, 2015
- Bartolotta Taxpayer Protection Proposal Advances April 21, 2015
- SENATE PASSES GORDNER BILL TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OVERSIGHT OF REGULATORY PROCESS April 20, 2015
- SENATE APPROVES GORDNER RESOLUTION FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY April 20, 2015
- Op-ed: Governor Wolf Owes PASSHE Schools an Apology by Senator Richard Alloway April 20, 2015
- MEDIA ALERT April 20, 2015
- Senators Alloway, Dinniman Unveil Animal Cruelty Prevention Bills April 20, 2015
- Joint Hearing Explores Legislation to Prevent Animal Cruelty April 17, 2015
- Hutchinson Resolution Recognizes Forest/Paper Products Industry in PA April 15, 2015
- Gordner Legislation to Strengthen the Family Farm Passes Committee April 15, 2015
- Senate Unanimously Approves Rafferty DRPA Reform Bills April 14, 2015
- Senator Pileggi’s Legislation Strengthening DNA Laws Approved by Committee April 14, 2015
- Committee Approves Bills Supporting Veterans April 14, 2015
- Bartolotta Bill Would Eliminate Redundant Background Check System April 14, 2015
- Senate Adopts Child Abuse Prevention Month Resolution April 14, 2015
- Media Advisory – Hearing, Press Conferences, Pet Rallies Highlight Animal Protection Efforts April 13, 2015
- Hickernell and Aument Introduce School Funding Guarantee Legislation April 13, 2015
- McIlhinney Resolution Honors Limb Loss Awareness April 13, 2015
- Hutchinson Resolution Honors Local Governments April 13, 2015
- McGarrigle Bill Expands Access to Property Tax/Rent Rebates April 10, 2015
- Alloway Responds to PASSHE “Tuition Freeze” Resolution April 10, 2015
- Aument Bill Would Expand Responsible Alcohol Management Requirements March 31, 2015
- Smucker Bill Clarifies Campus Arrest Powers March 27, 2015
- McGarrigle Introduces Bill to Increase Child Immunizations March 26, 2015
- Scavello Bill Targets Shortage in Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, Drug & Alcohol Treatment Professionals March 26, 2015
- Senate Republican Leaders Call on Wolf to Recall Nomination of Acting PA State Police Commissioner March 20, 2015
- Aument Urges Greater Transparency in Collective Bargaining Negotiations March 19, 2015
- Senate Republicans Oppose Wolf Administration’s Mandate on School Districts to Provide Reports on Unauthorized Funding March 17, 2015
- Mensch Bill Would Permit Lottery Sales at PA Liquor Stores March 17, 2015
- Yaw Pleased with AG Kane Questioning on Post-Production Costs March 17, 2015
- Aument, Bloom Introduce Bills to Protect Excellent Teachers March 17, 2015
- Op-Ed: Taxpayers deserve a fair trade with school property tax elimination March 16, 2015
- Sen. Baker Bill to Crack Down on Stolen Valor Claims March 4, 2015
- Senate Approves Scavello Resolution Creating a Select Committee on Purely Public Charities March 3, 2015
- Argall: Beware the governor’s “bait and switch” property tax plan March 3, 2015
- Senate Republicans Oppose Wolf’s Harsh Tax Increases That Hurt Families and Employers March 3, 2015
- Legislation to Ban Community Service Gift Card Program Passes in Senate March 2, 2015
- Senate Passes Greenleaf’s Legislation to Better Organize PA Laws February 26, 2015
- Sen. Corman on Gov. Wolf’s Plans on Corporate Tax Changes February 25, 2015
- State Senate Approves Stefano Bill to Deny Public Benefits to Illegal Immigrants in PA February 24, 2015
- Senate Passes Greenleaf’s Legislation to Expunge Minor Criminal Records February 24, 2015
- Scavello Resolution Creating a Select Committee on Purely Public Charities Set for Committee Approval February 24, 2015
- Wagner Commends Senate State Government Committee on Passage of Paycheck Protection Legislation February 23, 2015
- Folmer, Bartolotta Announce Plans to Introduce Proposals to Limit State Spending Growth February 23, 2015
- Senate Committee Endorses Copayment Protection Measure February 18, 2015
- Senate Approves Bill Promoting Conventional Oil Production in PA February 18, 2015
- Statement by Senator John Rafferty (R-44) on Gov. Wolf’s Decision to Implement a Moratorium on Pennsylvania Death Penalty February 17, 2015
- Hutchinson Lauds DEP Formation of Oil/Gas Advisory Committee February 17, 2015
- Senate Transportation Committee Approves Pileggi Bill to Encourage Private Development at Mass Transit Hubs February 17, 2015
- Senate Passes Purely Public Charities Bill February 17, 2015
- Baker and Wiley Reintroduce Bill to Reward and Recruit Volunteer Firefighters February 17, 2015
- Statement on the Governor’s Moratorium on the Death Penalty February 13, 2015
- Lawmakers Announce Re-Introduction of Bi-Partisan Plan to Improve Oversight of Municipal Financial Deals February 11, 2015
- Scavello Calls for Select Committee on Definition, Treatment of Purely Public Charities February 11, 2015
- Corman Releases 4,900 Documents in NCAA Lawsuit, Calls for NCAA to Investigate, be Accountable February 11, 2015
- MADD Supports Rafferty Ignition Interlock Legislation February 10, 2015
- Senator Pileggi: Historic Senate Biographies Available in New Online Database February 10, 2015
- Senator Vulakovich Introducing Bill to Protect and Support Rape Victims February 9, 2015
- Senators Pileggi & Blake: Bills to Strengthen Right-to-Know Law Introduced February 9, 2015
- Senate Passes Greenleaf’s Bill Exempting Those Age 75 and Older from Jury Duty February 5, 2015
- Updated 2015-2016 Senate Budget Hearing Schedule January 29, 2015
- State Senate Approves Pileggi Bill to Abolish Philadelphia Traffic Court January 29, 2015
- State Senate Unanimously Approves Yaw Leaseholder Protection Bills January 28, 2015
- Senators Folmer and Leach Reintroduce Medical Cannabis as Senate Bill 3 January 27, 2015
- Senate Republicans File Suit to Protect Independence of Office of Open Records January 26, 2015
- Senator Corman Statement on Recall of Nominees, Attempted Removal of Director of Open Records Office January 22, 2015
- Rafferty Bill to Extend Ignition Interlock Devices Approved by Senate Transportation Committee January 21, 2015
- Senator Aument Introduces Proposal to Protect Charities January 21, 2015
- Committee Approves Bill Promoting Conventional Oil Production in PA January 21, 2015
- Sen. Corman Statement on Gov. Wolf’s Inauguration January 20, 2015
- Scarnati Announces Senate Republican Standing Committee Memberships for 2015 -2016 January 19, 2015
- Senator Corman Declares Victory as NCAA Agrees to Repeal of Consent Decree, All Punitive Sanctions on PSU January 16, 2015
- Scarnati Announces Senate Standing Committee Chairs for 2015-2016 January 9, 2015
- Statement by Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman on Erik Arneson’s Service to the Senate January 9, 2015
- Scarnati Sworn-In as Senate President Pro Tempore January 6, 2015
- Senators Sworn in for New Session January 6, 2015