Senate Committee Approves Coleman Bill Renaming State Road after Two Local Fallen Firefighters
The Senate Transportation Committee today approved legislation introduced by state Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that would rename a portion of state Route 143 in Lynn Township in honor of two local firefighters who lost their lives in December 2022. [Read More]
Senate Committee Passes Bartolotta Bill to Instill Tax Fairness
The Senate Finance Committee passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) that would reduce the tax burden faced by farmers and landowners who have leased their mineral rights, giving them the same tax benefits afforded to investors. [Read More]
Senate Unanimously Approves Ward Bills to Add Court of Common Pleas Judge in Huntingdon County and Repeal Outdated Frozen Food Law
The state Senate today unanimously approved two bills introduced by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) that would add an additional judge to the Court of Common Pleas in Huntingdon County and repeal an outdated state law regulating the frozen dessert industry in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Langerholc Bill Protecting Pennsylvanians from Unauthorized Tracking Devices Approved by Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to protect Pennsylvanians from the unauthorized use of electronic tracking devices was approved unanimously by the Senate Judiciary Committee today. [Read More]
Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator John DiSanto Celebrate Senate’s Passage of Money Match Legislation
Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Sen. John DiSanto (Dauphin) today celebrated the Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 24. The legislation, known as Pennsylvania Money Match, will automate the process of returning unclaimed property to rightful owners. [Read More]
PA Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee to Hold Informational Briefing on Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold an informational briefing on Wednesday, June 7 at 9:30 AM to discuss carbon capture, utilization, and storage according to Committee Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bills on Guardianship Law, Porch Pirating, Electronic Tracking Devices
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), held a voting meeting today to advance three bills strengthening guardianship law, addressing the increase of package thefts and protecting individuals from the unauthorized use of electronic tracking devices. [Read More]
Senate committee approves Phillips-Hill’s measure to protect student data, privacy
The Senate Education Committee approved the Student Data Privacy and Protection Act, according to the measure’s sponsor Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). [Read More]
Senate Committee Passes Bartolotta Bill to Upskill Adults for PA’s Workforce
The Senate Education Committee passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) that would create a grant program to meet the increased need to upskill working age adults for the post-COVID workforce. [Read More]
Committee 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 Education Committee. [Read More]