Robinson, Baker Bill to Combat Opioid Crisis Passed by Senate
The Senate passed legislation today sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Lisa Baker (R-20) that would update Pennsylvania’s controlled substance scheduling. [Read More]
Senate Passes Bartolotta’s Bill Promoting Veteran-Owned Businesses
To recognize veterans’ entrepreneurial efforts, the Senate unanimously passed legislation today sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) that would create a logo promoting Pennsylvania’s veteran-owned businesses. [Read More]
PA Senate Advances Dush Legislation to Restore Constitution Preamble Displays in Public Schools
Sponsored by Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), legislation to allow Pennsylvania public schools to display the preamble of both the state (Senate Bill 353) and federal (Senate Bill 456) constitutions was approved by the Senate on Tuesday. [Read More]
Senate Approves Mastriano Bill to Expand Parents Access to What Students are Learning
Pennsylvania parents are a step closer to being better able to determine what students are taught, after the state Senate on Tuesday approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) to enhance curriculum transparency in the commonwealth. [Read More]
Senate Passes Bill to Settle Issue of Sexually Explicit Content in School
The Senate today approved legislation with a bipartisan vote to empower parents to protect their own child from accessing sexually explicit content at school, without impacting the books available to other students, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36). [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Ward and Collett Bill to Enable Better Health Care for Senior Citizens
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Senator Maria Collett (D-12) that would enhance the availability and quality of health care for senior citizens in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Bartolotta, Ward, Pittman, Robinson and Yaw Highlight Benefits of Hydrogen Hubs
Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46), President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) discussed what the future hydrogen economy means for jobs, energy and the environment following a recent federal decision to award funding to two hubs benefitting Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Passes Bill to Require Armed Security at Schools
The Senate Education Committee voted today to approve a bill to better protect Pennsylvania students by requiring armed security officers in schools, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), who chairs the committee. [Read More]
Garage Floor Drain Discharge Bill Reported from Committee
The state Senate Environmental Resources and Energy reported to the full Senate legislation, Senate Bill 265, that would allow garage floor drains to be discharged to a treatment tank of an on-lot sewage system, said the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-49. [Read More]
Vogel’s Dog Law Modernization Bill Signed Into Law
Last evening, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.’s (R-47) Dog Law Modernization bill, (now Act 18 of 2023) was signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro and will go into effect in 90 days. [Read More]