Committee News

Felony Murder Sentencing Highlighted at Senate, House Hearing
August 10, 2026

Felony Murder Sentencing Highlighted at Senate, House Hearing

Law enforcement officers and other public officials shared the on-the-ground reality of their efforts to fight crime and how the General Assembly could support their mission during a joint public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee and the House Republican Policy Committee hosted by Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. David Rowe (R-82) today in Hazleton.  [Read More]

Robinson Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Nursing Shortages, Workforce Development
June 11, 2026

Robinson Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Nursing Shortages, Workforce Development

Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), chairman of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee, today hosted a roundtable discussion at Carlow University to examine nursing workforce shortages in Pennsylvania and the role private universities play in developing the next generation of healthcare professionals.  [Read More]

Senator Pennycuick Legislation to Ban Nudification Apps Passes Committee
June 10, 2026

Senator Pennycuick Legislation to Ban Nudification Apps Passes Committee

Today, the Senate Communications and Technology Committee passed Senate Bill 1368, legislation introduced by committee Chair State Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). The measure would ban nudification applications from being developed, operated, or made available in Pennsylvania, including through online application marketplaces.  [Read More]

Farry: Committee Approves Bills to Strengthen Pennsylvania Innovation, Research and Life Sciences
June 10, 2026

Farry: Committee Approves Bills to Strengthen Pennsylvania Innovation, Research and Life Sciences

Several measures to strengthen Pennsylvania’s position as a leader in research, development and life sciences innovation were approved by the Senate Institutional Sustainability and Innovation Committee, according to committee chair Sen. Frank Farry (R-6).  [Read More]

Culver: Education Committee Approves Bills to Help CTE Students, Boost School Vision Screening
June 10, 2026

Culver: Education Committee Approves Bills to Help CTE Students, Boost School Vision Screening

The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), approved three bills on Tuesday to boost career and technical education (CTE), identify student vision problems earlier and give school districts the opportunity to offer a seal of biliteracy on diplomas.  [Read More]

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Constitutional Carry as Senate Sends Preemption Expansion to the House
May 6, 2026

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Constitutional Carry as Senate Sends Preemption Expansion to the House

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R‑20), advanced major pro–Second Amendment legislation today while the full Senate acted separately to strengthen statewide firearm protections.  [Read More]

Senate Communications and Technology Committee Advances Child Protection in the Digital Age Task Force Measure
May 6, 2026

Senate Communications and Technology Committee Advances Child Protection in the Digital Age Task Force Measure

Today, Communications and Technology Committee Chair, Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced the unanimous passage of Senate Resolution 244 to establish a Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age. Along with Pennycuick, Senators Wayne Langerholc (R-35) and Scott Martin (R-13) are co-prime sponsors of the measure.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Approves Bills Safeguarding Homeowners, Homebuyers
May 6, 2026

Senate Committee Approves Bills Safeguarding Homeowners, Homebuyers

The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee, chaired by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), today approved bills aimed at protecting homebuyers and homeowners while ensuring greater accountability in the housing and home improvement industries.  [Read More]

Measure to End State Funding for Gender Transition of Minors Passes Committee
May 6, 2026

Measure to End State Funding for Gender Transition of Minors Passes Committee

Sens. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Cris Dush (R-25) today announced legislation to end state funding for the gender transition of minors was passed with bipartisan support by the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Approves Attainable Housing Package
May 6, 2026

Senate Committee Approves Attainable Housing Package

A package of legislation aimed at expanding access to attainable housing while preserving local control and neighborhood character has advanced out of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, chaired by Senator Joe Picozzi (R-5).  [Read More]

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