Langerholc Bill Benefiting Veterans, Sportsmen and Farmers Heads for Enactment into Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to benefit farmers, veterans and sportsmen in Pennsylvania was approved by the Senate today and sent to the governor for his signature. [Read More]
Senate Passes Aument Bill Limiting Smartphone Use in Schools
The Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to improve students’ mental health and academic performance by limiting their use of smartphones in schools. [Read More]
Phillips-Hill’s Legislation Improving State’s Dog Law Heads to Governor’s Desk
The Senate of Pennsylvania approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that would update the state’s dog law to extend license fee exemptions to service dogs integral to first responders and address challenges faced by dog boarding kennels. [Read More]
Laughlin’s Sunday Hunting Bill Approved by Senate
The state Senate has approved Sen. Dan Laughlin’s legislation that would end Pennsylvania’s prohibition on Sunday hunting. [Read More]
Senate Approves Brooks Bill to Offer Discounted Hunting and Fishing Licenses to Volunteer Firefighters
The state Senate Monday approved a bill introduced by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) that would enable volunteer firefighters to obtain discounted hunting licenses and fishing licenses in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Approves Culver Bill to Allow Hospice LPNs to Make Death Pronouncements
The state Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) to enable licensed practical nurses (LPNs) working in a hospice setting to make death pronouncements. [Read More]
Robinson: Senate Approves Bill Honoring Pennsylvania Veterans with Specialty License Plate
Sen. Devlin Robinson’s (R-37) language in House Bill 2301 has been approved by the Senate today to allow recipients of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-EM) to apply for a specialty license plate. [Read More]
Bill to Modernize Uniform Commercial Code Becomes Law
Sen. Greg Rothman’s (R-34) historic and comprehensive legislation to modernize the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) has been signed into law by the governor. [Read More]
Robinson: Bill Improving Cancer Treatment Access Signed into Law
Legislation to improve cancer treatment access was signed into law this week, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]
Argall: Public Hearing to Focus on Antisemitism on Pennsylvania College Campuses
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today that the Senate Education Committee will convene a public hearing about the impact of rising antisemitism on Pennsylvania college campuses. The hearing will be held in the State Capitol on Thursday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building. [Read More]