Committee Advances Staats, Labs Upskirting Bill

Jan. 27, 2021 /

HARRISBURG - The House Judiciary Committee today advanced legislation, sponsored Bucks County Reps. Craig Staats and Shelby Labs, which takes aim at a form of child sexual abuse known as “upskirting” whereby an adult takes photos up the skirts of unsuspecting individuals and posts the images online.

Gregory’s Statute of Limitations Bill Passes House

Jan. 27, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – A bill authored by Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) to provide a two-year window for childhood sexual abuse victims to submit claims in civil court has passed the House of Representatives.

Day Reappointed Chairman of Aging and Older Adult Services Committee

Jan. 27, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Gary W. Day (R-Berks/Lehigh) was appointed to continue serving as chairman of the Aging and Older Adult Services Committee after being sworn in to his seventh term representing the 187th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Dowling Good Government Bill Earns Committee Approval

Jan. 27, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The House State Government Committee has approved Rep. Matthew Dowling’s (R-Fayette/Somerset) bill to ensure the state better meets the needs of the nearly 5,000 local government entities in the Commonwealth.

Struzzi Sees Cody’s Law Advanced by House Committee

Jan. 27, 2021 /

HARRISBURG– State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) is honored to once again stand up for Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable citizens by introducing House Bill 185, legislation that would strengthen the penalty for anyone who causes bodily injury to an individual with a physical or intellectual disability. Struzzi's bill may now be considered by the full House following passage today by the House Judiciary Committee.

House State Government Committee to Hear from County Election Officials at Hearing

Jan. 27, 2021 /

WHAT: The House State Government Committee will hold its second hearing in a series of investigative hearings on Pennsylvania’s election system. State and local election officials will provide testimony virtually. Grove and other committee members will be available to the media for questions following the hearing.

Mihalek Appointed to Appropriations Committee

Jan. 27, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) was recently appointed to the House Appropriations Committee for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. This marks five committees she serves on: Appropriations, Judiciary, Human Services, Liquor Control, and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness.