October 18, 2023
House Democrats Cause Immense Primary Date Confusion
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement regarding moving PA’s primary date: [Read More]
News Releases
October 18, 2023
Legislation Providing Critical Support for EMS, Hospitals & Nursing Homes Sent to the Governor’s Desk
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement on House Bill 1351 being sent to the Governor’s desk: [Read More]
October 18, 2023
Bill to Settle Issue of Sexually Explicit Content in PA Schools Passes Committee
Following a hearing yesterday which showcased the sexually explicit content currently available in some Pennsylvania schools, the Senate Education Committee today advanced Senate Bill 7, legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36). [Read More]
October 18, 2023
Senate Education Committee Votes to Give Parents Control over Sexually Explicit Content in Schools
A bill to ensure parents control when their children are exposed to sexually explicit content in schools was approved by the Senate Education Committee today, according to committee chair Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
October 18, 2023
Senate Approves Mastriano Resolution Backing Israel, Condemning Hamas
The state Senate today unanimously approved a resolution introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that condemns the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas and pledges support for Israel and its people. [Read More]
October 17, 2023
Senate Committee Approves Ward Bill to Expand Wine and Spirit Options for Customers
The Senate Law and Justice Committee today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), Senate Bill 882, that would expand wine and spirit options for customers at restaurants and taverns across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
October 17, 2023
Senate Advances Critical Support for EMS, Hospitals & Nursing Homes
Recognizing the challenges health care providers face and the importance of meeting these needs immediately, the Senate has unanimously passed House Bill 1351, to ensure residents across Pennsylvania continue to receive access to needed health care services, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
October 17, 2023
Baker Bill to Increase School Bus Safety Passed by Senate
The Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to enhance the safe transportation of school children by establishing new traffic rules and strengthening penalties for overtaking a school bus. [Read More]
October 17, 2023
Senate Passes Brooks’ Bill Increasing Access to Addiction Treatment Programs
To help combat prevalent opioid addiction, the Senate today unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to increase access to licensed addiction treatment programs for Pennsylvanians. [Read More]
October 17, 2023
Robinson, Baker Bill Updating State’s Controlled Substance Scheduling Approved by Committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Lisa Baker (R-20) that would update Pennsylvania’s controlled substance scheduling. [Read More]