Committee Approves Laughlin Electric Scooter Legislation
May 10, 2023

Committee Approves Laughlin Electric Scooter Legislation

Legislation seeking to ensure low-speed scooters are properly regulated within Pennsylvania’s vehicle code was reported to the full Senate out of the Senate Transportation Committee, according to Senate Bill 692’s prime sponsor, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49).  [Read More]

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May 10, 2023

Yaw Introduces Legislation to Regulate Legal Skill Video Games

Today Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced the introduction of legislation to establish a regulatory framework and taxing structure on legal skill video games in the Commonwealth.  [Read More]

Argall Bill to Ensure Competency of Governor, Lt. Governor after Health Emergency Approved by Committee
May 9, 2023

Argall Bill to Ensure Competency of Governor, Lt. Governor after Health Emergency Approved by Committee

A bill to update the procedures to ensure continuity of the Pennsylvania state government if a governor or lieutenant governor is unable to perform their duties was approved with unanimous support by the Senate State Government Committee today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Senate Approves DiSanto Bill to Curtail Excessive Regulations
May 9, 2023

Senate Approves DiSanto Bill to Curtail Excessive Regulations

Today the Senate approved a bill sponsored by Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin) to rein in excessive regulations.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Gebhard Bill Improving Personal Financial Literacy
May 9, 2023

Senate Passes Gebhard Bill Improving Personal Financial Literacy

To provide students the foundation to become proficient at money management, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48). The bill would require completion of a half-credit personal finance course during high school.  [Read More]

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May 9, 2023

Committee approves Phillips-Hill’s measure creating an accountable Constitutional amendment process

Legislation that would increase accountability and transparency was approved by the Senate State Government Committee, according to the measure’s sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York).  [Read More]

New Data Prompts Senate Committee to Advance Bills to Accelerate Business Tax Cut & Attract New Employers
May 9, 2023

New Data Prompts Senate Committee to Advance Bills to Accelerate Business Tax Cut & Attract New Employers

In light of new data released by the Independent Fiscal Office, the Senate Finance Committee today voted to advance two pro-growth tax reform bills championed by Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36), Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Greg Rothman (R-34), and Judy Ward (R-30).  [Read More]

Senate Approves Pennycuick Bill Making it Easier for Disabled Veterans to Receive Free Fishing Licenses
May 8, 2023

Senate Approves Pennycuick Bill Making it Easier for Disabled Veterans to Receive Free Fishing Licenses

The Senate today unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to make it easier for disabled veterans to obtain free Pennsylvania fishing licenses.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Mastriano Measures to Help Veterans
May 8, 2023

Senate Approves Mastriano Measures to Help Veterans

The state Senate today approved two bills introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would help Pennsylvania military veterans.  [Read More]

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May 8, 2023

Senate committee approves measure to hold state agencies accountable

The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee passed significant permitting reform legislation that will help retain existing employers and attract new employers to the Commonwealth according to the bill’s sponsors, Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland/Dauphin/Perry).  [Read More]

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