Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) and Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) today hosted an informational hearing examining legislation to ensure Pennsylvania students have access to safe, lead-free drinking water in schools. [Read More]
Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania Senate Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) that would fully allow for the concealed carrying of legally owned firearms, Senate Bill 357, was advanced (9-5) by the Senate Judiciary Committee today, with all five negative votes cast by PA Senate Democrats. [Read More]
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today announced the Senate approved legislation she introduced to increase penalties for causing unintentional death on the roadway, as well as comprehensive bills aimed at strengthening commercial vehicle safety standards and closing dangerous loopholes in Pennsylvania’s licensing and training systems. [Read More]
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]
Sen. Rosemary Brown’s (R-40) Midwifery Modernization legislation was signed into law today, marking a significant step forward in expanding maternal healthcare access across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
The Senate today approved, in a bipartisan manner, legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to eliminate the commonwealth’s outdated vehicle emissions program. [Read More]
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]
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to strengthen consumer protections and crack down on fraudulent home improvement practices has advanced out of the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee with bipartisan support. [Read More]
Pennsylvania Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Pennsylvania Senator Nick Miller (D-16) announced the introduction of legislation to require insurance coverage in Pennsylvania for standard fertility preservation services for cancer patients who must undergo medical treatment that results in infertility. [Read More]
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]
