July 7, 2022
Martin: Senate Approves Historic Investments in Education and Student Safety
The Senate approved historic public education investments as part of the 2022-23 budget, Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) announced today. [Read More]
News Releases
July 7, 2022
Sen. Laughlin: Senate Passes Legislation to Prevent Bridge Tolling
Legislation halting the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) from imposing new tolls on nine interstate bridges throughout the state was passed today by the Senate, according to Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More]
July 7, 2022
Robinson: Senate Passes Legislation Halting Bridge Tolling
Legislation halting the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) from imposing new tolls on nine interstate bridges throughout the state was passed today by the Senate, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), co-sponsor of the legislation. [Read More]
July 7, 2022
Yudichak and Heffley Work to Help Property Owners Access Clean Energy Program
Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation, Senate Bill 635, sponsored by State Senator John Yudichak (I-14) and State Representative Doyle Heffley (R-122) that will expand the Pennsylvania Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (C-PACE). [Read More]
July 7, 2022
Senate Approves Pittman Prescription Eye Drops Refill Bill
The state Senate has approved legislation that would reduce the waiting time for Pennsylvanians to get refills of their prescription eyedrops, said bill sponsor Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41). [Read More]
July 7, 2022
Yaw: Fertilizer Responsible Use Bill Headed to Governor
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to mandate responsible use of fertilizer through updated application standards heads to the governor’s desk this week for his signature. [Read More]
July 7, 2022
Argall Bill to Prevent Department of State Failures Sent to Governor
After an error by the Department of State delayed a bipartisan effort to bring justice to victims of childhood sexual abuse and led to the resignation of Secretary Kathy Boockvar, the Senate sent a bill to the governor to prevent future mistakes. [Read More]
July 7, 2022
Yaw’s Energy Choice Bill Heads to Governor
Legislation that protects consumers’ energy choices heads to the governor’s desk after approval from the House of Representatives this week, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said. [Read More]
July 6, 2022
Senate Passes Legislative Language Sponsored by Bartolotta to Help Crime Victims
The Senate passed legislation that includes language to provide information and compensation to crime victims, according to Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46). [Read More]
July 6, 2022
Pennsylvania State Senate Votes on Legislation Honoring Scranton Police Officer John Wilding
Legislation introduced by Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon), Senator Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Wyoming/Susquehanna/Wayne/Pike) and Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) in honor of a fallen Scranton police officer John Wilding received bipartisan support today, passing the Senate by a vote of 35-15 on final passage and concurrence of an amendment from the House of Representatives. [Read More]