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PA Senate Unanimously Approves Landmark Legislation to Protect Sexually Exploited Children, Human Trafficking Victims
June 29, 2023

PA Senate Unanimously Approves Landmark Legislation to Protect Sexually Exploited Children, Human Trafficking Victims

Sens. Cris Dush (R-25), Maria Collett (D-12) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) expressed gratitude to their Senate colleagues today for unanimously advancing their shared legislation to ensure that sexually exploited children who are human trafficking victims always have full access to appropriate services and support.  [Read More]

Robinson’s Doorless Driving Bill Approved by House Transportation Committee
June 29, 2023

Robinson’s Doorless Driving Bill Approved by House Transportation Committee

The House Transportation Committee unanimously passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) allowing doorless driving for vehicles such as Jeeps and Broncos in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee Advances State Fire Commissioner Nomination and Two Measures
June 28, 2023

Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee Advances State Fire Commissioner Nomination and Two Measures

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), advanced Monday the nomination of Acting State Fire Commissioner Tom Cook to the full Senate.  [Read More]

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June 28, 2023

Robinson Bill for Use of Recycled Materials in Stuffed Toys Passes Senate

The Senate passed bipartisan legislation today sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) that would allow the use of recycled materials in stuffed toys.  [Read More]

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June 28, 2023

Senate Approves Martin’s Universal FAFSA Completion Bill

Pennsylvania families could make informed decisions about pursuing college and job training programs under a bill approved by the Senate today.  [Read More]

Gebhard’s Bill Offering Residential Hunting Licenses to Out-of-State College Students Passes Senate
June 28, 2023

Gebhard’s Bill Offering Residential Hunting Licenses to Out-of-State College Students Passes Senate

The Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to include full-time out-of-state college students in Pennsylvania’s great hunting and fur-taking traditions while also experiencing the wonderful outdoors.  [Read More]

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June 27, 2023

Senate Approves Pennycuick Bill to Ensure Educational Opportunities for Children of National Guard and Reserve Members

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to reduce the educational challenges faced by children of National Guard and Reserve members was unanimously approved today by the Senate.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Pennycuick Bill to Ensure Educational Opportunities for Children of National Guard and Reserve Members
June 27, 2023

Senate Approves Pennycuick Bill to Ensure Educational Opportunities for Children of National Guard and Reserve Members

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to reduce the educational challenges faced by children of National Guard and Reserve members was unanimously approved today by the Senate.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Free Child ID Kits for Parents
June 27, 2023

Senate Approves Free Child ID Kits for Parents

Parents and law enforcement would have a new tool to help identify and return missing children under a bill approved by the Senate today.  [Read More]

Senate approves Phillips-Hill’s legislation granting EMS providers the authority to leave life-saving drug
June 27, 2023

Senate approves Phillips-Hill’s legislation granting EMS providers the authority to leave life-saving drug

The Senate of Pennsylvania approved legislation that would allow Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers to leave life-saving drug with caregivers, according to the bill’s sponsor Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York).  [Read More]

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