May 25, 2022
Yaw: House Committee OKs Energy Choice Bill
The House Local Government Committee approved legislation today that protects consumers’ energy choices, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said. [Read More]
News Releases
May 25, 2022
Mastriano to introduce term limits for school board members and increase transparency at meetings
Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) announced his plans to introduce legislation that will reform school boards across Pennsylvania and improve transparency. [Read More]
May 25, 2022
Robinson Bill to Modernize Membership of the Port of Pittsburgh Commission Board Approved by Committee
Sen. Devlin Robinson’s (R-37) bill to modernize the membership of the Port of Pittsburgh Commission Board was unanimously approved today by the Senate Transportation Committee. [Read More]
May 24, 2022
Bartolotta Bill to Create Jobs and Revenue Receives Senate Committee Approval
The Senate Finance Committee approved legislation sponsored by Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) that would create jobs for Pennsylvanians by increasing the current level of state assistance for the Film Tax Credit program from $70 million to $125 million. [Read More]
May 24, 2022
Mensch Bill Establishing Pennsylvania Chief Nursing Officer Approved by Senate
Senator Mensch urges colleagues to approve his measure establishing the position of Pennsylvania Chief Nursing Officer HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Bob Mensch (R-24) establishing the position of Pennsylvania Chief Nursing Officer was approved today by the state Senate. “Registered nurses play a crucial role in the delivery of health care across the commonwealth. […] [Read More]
May 24, 2022
Senate Committee Passes Gebhard, Robinson Bill to Improve Fairness in Construction Industry
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Devlin Robinson (R-37) to improve enforcement of the construction industry’s use of the federal E-Verify system was voted out of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee today. [Read More]
May 23, 2022
Senate advances bill to assist retirees with state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program
The Senate of Pennsylvania unanimously advanced a measure today that closes a loophole that made many senior citizens ineligible for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). [Read More]
May 23, 2022
Stefano Bill to Reduce Red Tape and Help Economy Passes Senate
Sen. Pat Stefano’s (R-32) legislation to cut bureaucratic red tape by reducing the paperwork required by the Steel Products Procurement Act received unanimous support from the Senate today. [Read More]
May 23, 2022
House Committee Passes Bill to Address Teacher Shortage by Improving Certification Process
In response to the impact Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage has on students, Sens. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) sponsored legislation to simplify the process for out-of-state teachers to obtain certification in the commonwealth. It received unanimous support from the House Education Committee today. [Read More]
May 23, 2022
Commonwealth Needs the Right Interventions for Youth to Prevent Recidivism
The Sens. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Anthony Williams (D-8) today introduced the Juvenile Justice Policy Act, which aims to reduce Pennsylvania’s reliance on out-of-home placements for relatively low-level offenses and establish consistency across the state when courts divert youth cases. [Read More]