Senate Approves Coleman Bill to Notify Parents When Weapons Are Found at Schools
The state Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that would ensure parents are notified when a weapon is discovered at a school or school-sponsored event their child attends. [Read More]
Gebhard Bill Providing Support to Military Community Passes Senate
The Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to improve the quality of life for service members, veterans and their families by creating and funding the Service Member Veterans and Their Families Fund (SMVF Fund). [Read More]
Senate Approves Phillips-Hill’s Bill to Expand Service Dog Fee Exemptions
The full Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that would extend license fee exemptions to service dogs integral to fire departments, sheriff’s offices, and rescue services. This exemption previously applied solely to municipal and state police departments. [Read More]
Bartolotta’s Bill Allowing Year-round Motorcycle Inspections Passes Senate
The Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to allow safety inspections to be performed on motorcycles registered in Pennsylvania year-round. [Read More]
Senate Committee Passes Bartolotta Bill to Reduce Juvenile Recidivism
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to help young adults in Allegheny County permanently exit the criminal justice system received unanimous support from the Senate Law and Justice Committee today. [Read More]
Vogel’s Telemedicine Bill Set to Become Law
Following the approval from the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.’s (R-47) telemedicine legislation (Senate Bill 739) is now set to become law. [Read More]
Stefano, Costa Bill Allowing Community Service Alternatives to Driver’s License Suspension Passes Senate Committee
The Senate Transportation Committee voted today in favor of a bill sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Jay Costa (D-43) that would provide an alternative solution for Pennsylvania drivers who are unable to pay the fees of their suspended license: community service. [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Key Bills for Law Enforcement, Enhanced Public Safety
The Senate Judiciary Committee passed two significant bills this week aimed at enhancing public safety and protecting Pennsylvanians, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the committee. [Read More]
Robinson Applauds Senate’s Passage of Bill Improving Cancer Treatment Access
The Senate approved legislation yesterday to improve cancer treatment access, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]
Robinson: Ireland Trade Commission Bill Approved by Senate
Legislation to establish an Ireland Trade Commission in Pennsylvania passed unanimously by the Senate today, according to co-chair of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus and sponsor of the bill, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]