June 22, 2023
Senate Passes Bartolotta Bills Improving Permit Appeals Process
The Senate passed two bills sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to improve the permit appeals process. [Read More]
News Releases
June 21, 2023
Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill to Expand Fentanyl Testing
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee Tuesday approved legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that could save lives by expanding fentanyl testing in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
June 21, 2023
Senate Passes Langerholc Bills to Provide Emissions Test Relief
The Senate today approved two measures sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to provide area motorists with relief from outdated and unnecessary emissions testing. [Read More]
June 21, 2023
Robinson’s Manufacturing Bill Prioritizing Job Opportunities Approved by Senate
The Senate has approved legislation to improve Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry opportunities through collaboration and innovation, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]
June 21, 2023
Senate Approves Rothman Bill to Simplify Government, Ensure Adequate Funding for Roads and Bridges
The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by State Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) to replace Pennsylvania’s Alternative Fuels Tax on electric vehicle owners with a flat fee. [Read More]
June 21, 2023
Yaw: Senate ERE Committee Oks Framework for Carbon Capture Sequestration, Bill Directing EQB to Establish Spill Reporting Requirements
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee today approved two bills addressing carbon capture sequestration and reporting requirements for accidental spills, according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of both measures. [Read More]
June 21, 2023
Robinson’s Bill Authorizing Body Cameras for Parole Agents Approved by Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) that would authorize state parole agents to wear body cameras was approved unanimously today by the Senate’s Law and Justice Committee. [Read More]
June 20, 2023
Sept. 11 Hero Watches as Senate Approves Mastriano Bill Requiring Remembrance of 9/11 in Schools
With the former New York City policeman captured in an iconic Sept. 11 photograph standing in the balcony, the state Senate on Monday approved legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would require Pennsylvania schools to observe a moment of silence commemorating the anniversary of the terrorist attack on America. [Read More]
June 20, 2023
Vogel’s Dog Law Modernization Bill Advances from PA Senate Chamber
In an effort to revitalize the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement (BDLE), Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.’s (R-47) Dog Law Modernization Bill (Senate Bill 746) advanced from the Senate with bipartisan support by a vote of 43-7. [Read More]
June 20, 2023
Senate Approves Coleman Bill Renaming State Road after Two Local Fallen Firefighters
The state Senate today approved legislation introduced by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that would rename a portion of state Route 143 in Lynn Township in honor of two local firefighters who lost their lives in December 2022. [Read More]