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July 3, 2024

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
July 3, 2024

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
July 3, 2024

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
July 3, 2024

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
July 2, 2024

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
July 2, 2024

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
July 2, 2024

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
July 2, 2024

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
July 2, 2024

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
July 2, 2024

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]

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