June 26, 2024
Robinson Applauds Senate’s Passage of Bill Improving Cancer Treatment Access
The Senate approved legislation yesterday to improve cancer treatment access, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]
News Releases
June 25, 2024
Robinson: Ireland Trade Commission Bill Approved by Senate
Legislation to establish an Ireland Trade Commission in Pennsylvania passed unanimously by the Senate today, according to co-chair of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus and sponsor of the bill, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]
June 25, 2024
Pennycuick Measure Providing Free Credit Monitoring for Data Breach Victims Set for Enactment
Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to strengthen notification requirements for data breaches and provide affected citizens with free credit monitoring and a credit report is set to be signed into law. [Read More]
June 25, 2024
Yaw: House Committee Approves Framework for Carbon Capture Sequestration
The state House of Representatives Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee today approved Senate Bill 831 to establish the legal and regulatory framework for potential carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
June 25, 2024
Aument Bill to Limit Cellphone Use in Schools Passes Senate Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to improve students’ mental health and learning by limiting their use of cellphones in schools passed the Senate Education Committee today by a vote of 10-1, positioning it for possible consideration in the final 2024-25 state budget. [Read More]
June 25, 2024
Roman’s Law Passed by Senate
Legislation to allow delayed school enrollment in Pennsylvania for young children with autism was passed by the Senate today according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), the sponsor of the bill. [Read More]
June 24, 2024
Senate Approves Resolution to Lift Restrictions on Qualified CDL Drivers Ages 18-20
A resolution urging the U.S. Congress to lift restrictions for holders of Commercial Driver’ Licenses (CDLs) who are 18-20 years old received Senate approval today. The measure, introduced by Sen. Rothman (R-34) seeks to allow these drivers to transport goods across state lines. [Read More]
June 24, 2024
Senate Committee Advances Phillips-Hill’s Bill to Expand Service Dog Fee Exemptions
The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) aimed at extending license fee exemptions to service dogs integral to fire departments, sheriff’s offices, and rescue services. [Read More]
June 21, 2024
Robinson’s Landmark Advanced Manufacturing Initiative Signed into Law
The governor signed Sen. Devlin Robinson’s (R-37) legislation into law last week to enhance Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry. [Read More]
June 20, 2024
Senate Committee Advances Coleman Bill to Notify Parents when Weapons are Found at Schools
Parents deserve to know when a weapon is discovered at the school or school-sponsored event their child attends. That’s the sentiment behind a bill introduced by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that was approved last week by the Senate Education Committee. [Read More]