March 20, 2024
Senate Passes Public Safety Bills Targeting Opioid Overdoses, Human Trafficking
The Pennsylvania Senate approved two measures today boosting community safety by targeting opioid overdoses and human trafficking. [Read More]
News Releases
March 20, 2024
Phillips-Hill’s Bill Supporting Flexible Work Arrangements Approved by Senate Finance Committee
A measure aimed at providing greater flexibility for Pennsylvanians who work for an employer in another state has been approved by the Senate Finance Committee, according to the bill’s prime sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). This reform is a significant step forward in addressing the complexities faced by Pennsylvania residents amidst the evolving landscape of remote work. [Read More]
March 20, 2024
Legislation to Address Crop Damage, Expand Hunting Opportunities Receives Committee Approval
The Senate Game and Fisheries Committee approved legislation aimed at addressing agricultural crop damage while also opening up more hunting opportunities. [Read More]
March 20, 2024
Laughlin’s Sunday Hunting Legislation Reported from Committee
The state Senate Game and Fisheries Committee has reported Senate Bill 67 to the full Senate. [Read More]
March 19, 2024
Senate Approves Mastriano Measure to Send PA National Guard to Defend Texas Border
The state Senate today approved a resolution introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) calling on the governor to deploy the Pennsylvania National Guard along Texas’s southern border with Mexico as part of Operation Lone Star. [Read More]
March 19, 2024
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Calls on Gov. Shapiro to Support Efforts to Secure Our Nation’s Border
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) issued the following statement calling on Gov. Josh Shapiro to support efforts to secure our nation’s border with Operation Lone Star: [Read More]
March 19, 2024
Senate Passes Langerholc Bill Waiving Fee for Veterans License Plate Replacement
Veterans who proudly display their service through military license plates would receive free replacements when the plates wear out, under legislation passed by the Senate today, said sponsor Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35). [Read More]
March 19, 2024
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Yaw Bill to Increase Penalties Against Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
Legislation to protect Pennsylvania’s power grid by increasing fines and penalties against those who intentionally vandalize or attack its critical infrastructure was reported today from the Senate Judiciary Committee, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
March 19, 2024
Dush Legislation Would Make Gym Class Optional for PA Student Athletes
Sponsored by Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), legislation to allow Pennsylvania student athletes to fulfill physical education (PE) requirements through participation in interscholastic sports (Senate Bill 454), was advanced by the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday. [Read More]
March 18, 2024
Baker’s Athletic Training Bills Passed by Senate
Two bills modernizing the capabilities of athletic trainers in Pennsylvania were passed by the Senate today, according to the sponsor, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]