Toohil’s CRNA Designation Bill Passed by House

Jun. 16, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) that would officially recognize certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) in Pennsylvania was passed overwhelmingly by the House of Representatives on Tuesday. House Bill 931 will next be considered by the Senate.

Maloney Supports Bills Making It Easy to Vote but Hard to Cheat

Jun. 16, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – It is vitally important that our citizens have confidence that all votes counted in elections were fairly cast by individuals in Pennsylvania who are eligible to vote, and Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) has introduced House Bill 1334 to ensure this confidence.

Mercuri’s Mortgage Broker Bill Passes House Commerce Committee

Jun. 15, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) announced today his bill to allow for remote mortgage origination to continue and allow Pennsylvania’s mortgage brokers to continue working as they are now, whether remotely or in a licensed location, passed the House Commerce Committee.

House Approves Klunk’s Anti-Elder Abuse Bill

Jun. 15, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives took a firm stand against elder abuse when it approved House Bill 1431, part of a package of anti-elder abuse legislation, its sponsor, Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) said.

Culver Seeks to Protect Seniors, Care-Dependent Persons with Financial Exploitation Bill

Jun. 15, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) today announced that the House of Representatives has passed her House Bill 1429, which would amend Title 18 to criminalize “financial exploitation” of an older adult/care-dependent person by a person in a position of trust. This measure also grants the attorney general’s office concurrent jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute alongside the district attorney’s if the crime is over $20,000.

Owlett Votes to Support Voting Rights Protection Act

Jun. 15, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Working to ensure integrity in elections statewide, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Bradford/Tioga/Potter) joined members of the House State Government Committee Tuesday in voting to approve the Voting Rights Protection Act.

Committee to Consider Senate Education Bill

Jun. 15, 2021 /

WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a voting meeting to consider legislation that would make permanent a temporary program that allows prospective educators to serve as substitute teachers (Senate Bill 381).

Package of Bills to Protect Pennsylvanians from Elder Abuse Gains Traction in the House

Jun. 15, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Gary W. Day (R-Lehigh/Berks), majority chairman of the House Aging and Older Adults Services Committee, joined by members of the committee and prime sponsors of the legislation, stand in support of a package of bills that seeks to offer older Pennsylvanians and their families peace of mind when it comes to protection, on Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

House Approves Roae Bill to Save School Districts Money

Jun. 14, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The state House today in Harrisburg voted unanimously to approve with bipartisan support legislation introduced by state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) that could help school districts across Pennsylvania save taxpayer money.