Robinson Bill to Improve Nonprofit Fundraising Passes Committee
Legislation introduced by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) to help nonprofit organizations improve fundraising efforts was unanimously approved by the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee today. [Read More]
Senate Committee Votes to Expand on Act 1 to Provide No-Cost Diagnostic Breast Imaging
Expanding on Pennsylvania’s groundbreaking law to provide no-cost screenings for those at high risk of breast cancer, Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) announced today that the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 88 to expand the law in several ways, including the addition of diagnostic screenings. [Read More]
Yaw, Martin Resolution Designates June 8-14, 2025, as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania
The week of June 8th through June 14th, 2025, will be designated as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania under Senate Resolution 124, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), vice chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC) and chairman of the CBC Pennsylvania Delegation, and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), member of the CBC Pennsylvania delegation and former CBC chair. [Read More]
Coleman Hearing Focuses on Regulations Limiting IDD Opportunities
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) today convened the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee that he chairs for a public hearing about his bill to remove regulatory barriers for housing and work opportunities for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD). [Read More]
Ward Introduces Legislation to Protect Children from Harmful Medical Procedures
Today, Senator Judy Ward (R-30) introduced Senate Bill 843, the Do No Harm Act, which protects minors from receiving irreparable gender transitioning procedures. [Read More]
PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Pennsylvania’s Fiscal Stability
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today in reaction to the Shapiro Administration announcement of the refinancing of approximately $1.159 billion in General Obligation refunding bonds, touting responsible financial management: [Read More]
Senate Transportation Committee Advances Langerholc Bill to Authorize Drone Collaboration
The Senate Transportation Committee today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) authorizing the Commonwealth to enter into interstate agreements for drone research and deployment. [Read More]
Coleman’s Bill to Spur Innovation Passes Senate Committee
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) announced today that his Senate Bill 245, “Regulatory Sandbox: Making PA the Home of Dynamic Innovation,” passed the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee that he chairs. [Read More]
Senate Approves Dush Measure to Make Punishment Fit Crimes for Right-to-Know Records Destruction
Legislation sponsored by PA Senate State Government Committee Chairman Senator Cris Dush (R-25) to make the intentional destruction or alteration of Right-to-Know (RTK) records a third-degree felony (Senate Bill 686) was approved (31-18) by the Pennsylvania Senate on Wednesday. [Read More]
Brown Resolution Supporting Families Affected by Birth-Related Neurological Injuries Passes Senate
The Senate passed Senate Resolution 27, introduced by Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40), to direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study the feasibility of establishing a no-fault catastrophic loss fund to provide payments for claims brought as the result of birth-related neurological injuries in Pennsylvania. [Read More]