House Advances Schroeder Measures

Jun. 21, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – The state House this week approved two measures authored by Rep. Meghan Schroeder (R-Bucks), including legislation to create an exception to reporting identifying information in sexual assault cases and conduct a study on establishing a rape kit tracking system and legislation to simplify the certification process for career and technical instructors.

Mackenzie Applauds Investment to Preserve Montgomery County Farm

Jun. 20, 2022 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) today applauded an investment to protect a Montgomery County farm in the 131st Legislative District. The New Goshenhoppen United Church of Christ Farm #2 is a 20-acre crop and beef farm in Upper Hanover Township.

House Gaming Oversight Committee to Vote on Senate Bill

Jun. 20, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) will chair a meeting of the House Gaming Oversight Committee in which Senate Bill 1159 will undergo a vote. The bill would amend the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act to provide for an extension of the distribution of proceeds until Dec. 31, 2022.

Committee to Consider Two Education Proposals

Jun. 16, 2022 /

WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a voting meeting to consider two proposals on a variety of education topics. They include measures that would establish the state-related university performance-based funding incentive (House Bill 2619) and allow for the advanced enrollment of military children (House Bill 1813).

Development of Attainable Housing Bill Advances, Says Brown

Jun. 15, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R- Monroe/Pike), majority chairwoman of the House Urban Affairs Committee, announced her bill that would help ensure the development of attainable and affordable housing units was approved unanimously by the committee Tuesday.

Mizgorski’s Local Solar Legislation Passes House

Jun. 15, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lori Mizgorski’s (R-Allegheny) legislation aimed to increase and encourage solar energy development in Pennsylvania has passed the full House. House Bill 1161 would expand access to solar power through a local and voluntary solar program while ensuring adequate ratepayer protection.