Weekly Wrap-Up of Bills Passed in the PA House

Bills passed in the #PAHouse during the week of April 15, 2019

Protecting Crime Victims

Pennsylvania House Republicans are taking action to strengthen the protections for victims of crime. Just as those accused of a crime have certain rights, we need to ensure crime victims are treated with dignity and respect throughout the entire criminal justice process.

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#GoodJobs4PA

House Republicans are focusing on good jobs and careers for all Pennsylvanians, to help transition people from minimum wage jobs to family-sustaining careers.

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Leaders Respond to #PABudget Plan

PA House and Senate leaders respond to Gov. Wolf's state budget proposal.

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The Pennsylvania House of Representatives will return to session
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Mihalek to Host House Liquor Control Committee Hearing to Address Taproom Tax

Apr. 22, 2019 /

WHAT: Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) will host a public hearing of the House Liquor Control Committee. The purpose of the hearing is to examine the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue’s recent tax bulletin, which requires Pennsylvania breweries to collect the state’s 6% sales tax on every portion of beer sold (pints, growlers, etc.). The application of this tax is set to go into effect July 1.

Mizgorski Appointed to Serve on Allegheny County Port Authority Board of Directors

Apr. 22, 2019 /

PITTSBURGH – Rep. Lori Mizgorski (R-Allegheny) announced that Speaker of the House. Mike Turzai has selected her to serve on the Port Authority of Allegheny County’s board of directors.

Farry, Thomas Announce Senior Property Tax Freeze Legislation

Apr. 18, 2019 /

IVYLAND – At a senior expo event this morning held by Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Richboro), Bucks County State Rep. Frank Farry (R-Langhorne) joined Thomas in announcing their soon-to-be introduced legislation to freeze property taxes for eligible homeowners, age 65 years of age or older.

TransformPA Bills Advance in House, Lewis Says

Apr. 18, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – A package of bills aimed at transforming local governments in the Commonwealth earned overwhelming approval in the House Local Government Committee this week, said Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin), prime sponsor of one of the bills.

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GOOD JOBS FOR PA
Career and Technical Education Focus

PA House Republicans are focusing on good jobs and careers for all Pennsylvanians, to help transition people from minimum wage jobs to family-sustaining careers.

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