Knowles Bill to Punish Intimidating Camera Use in Courtrooms Goes to Governor

Oct. 18, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) to establish a penalty for the unlawful use of a camera, recording device or any other electronic device in a courthouse facility (House Bill 149) was unanimously advanced by the Pennsylvania House on Wednesday.

Sankey Amends Legislation to Honor Philipsburg Native

Oct. 18, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – The effort by state Rep. Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) to honor a Clearfield County resident who tragically died in a construction accident more than 50 years ago is a signature away from being successful following Wednesday’s passage of Senate Bill 1156.

Greiner Lauds Senators Rafferty and Martin for Passage of Crucial DUI Bill

Oct. 18, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) today congratulated Sens. John Rafferty (R-Berks/Chester/Montgomery) and Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) on passage of important DUI legislation that Greiner had also been working on in the House during the last two legislative sessions.

Tallman Welcomes EMS Reimbursement Legislation

Oct. 18, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – According to state Rep. Will Tallman (R-Adams/Cumberland), help is on the way for Pennsylvania’s emergency medical service (EMS) providers following unanimous passage of House Bill 1013 on Wednesday.

Quinn Student Debt Legislation Headed to Governor’s Desk

Oct. 17, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware), which would help college students track their student loan debt and make more informed decisions about borrowing, is now on its way to becoming law.

Hahn Backs Bill to Expand Spinal Cord Research

Oct. 17, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would increase funding for spinal cord injury research is headed to Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk, according to Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township), following today’s passage of Senate Bill 31 by the House.

Barrar’s Bill to Reimburse Ambulance Companies Heads to the Governor

Oct. 17, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation drafted by Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) that would require ambulance companies to be reimbursed for providing medical treatment, even if the patient is not transported to a hospital, was successfully voted on concurrence by the House.

Owlett Supports Passage of Bill to Reimburse Ambulance Companies

Oct. 17, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) today supported passage of legislation that would require ambulance companies be reimbursed for providing medical treatment, even if the patient is not transported to a hospital. House Bill 1013 now goes to the governor to be signed into law.

Nesbit’s Bill Requiring Electronic Prescriptions of Opioids Goes to Governor

Oct. 17, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler) said today that legislation he sponsored to require opioids to be prescribed electronically will not only bring consistency in the way prescriptions are filled, but will also prevent the fraudulent use of prescription pads to fuel the opioid crisis