Jan. 15, 2020 /
![House Passes Bill to Prohibit Closure of White Haven State Center, Says Toohil]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would prohibit the scheduled closures of the White Haven and Polk state centers by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services was passed overwhelmingly by the House of Representatives today in a vote of 139-55, according to Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne), who spoke in support of the measure.
Jan. 15, 2020 /
![Mehaffie Introduces Legislation to Authorize Expedited Partner Therapy]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) and Rep. Michael H. Schlossberg (D-Lehigh) introduced a bill this week to authorize Expedited Partner Therapy as an option for those diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection.
Jan. 15, 2020 /
![Bill Halting Closure of State Centers for at Least Five Years Passes House, James Says]()
HARRISBURG – After dedicated opposition to the governor’s call to close Polk State Center, Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) announced that legislation passed the House today to prevent the closure of any state centers until at least five years from the bill’s passage, but not before a sensible plan for closure is created.
Jan. 15, 2020 /
![House Passes Bill to Increase River Safety, Gillespie Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) today announced that the House of Representatives has passed his bill, House Bill 1003, which would strengthen the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s (PFBC) ability to enforce the marking of low head or run-of-the-river dams.
Jan. 15, 2020 /
![Rader’s Bill to Help Communities Maintain Parks and Recreational Property Advances to Senate]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would allow local governments to better maintain municipal-owned lands used for parks and recreational purposes to benefit residents, sponsored by Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe), was passed unanimously by the House of Representatives on Wednesday. House Bill 908 now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Jan. 15, 2020 /
![Bernstine Bill to Access Information Prior to a Public Meeting Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) that would amend the Sunshine Act to require a public agency to post public meeting agendas no later than 24 hours prior to the start of a meeting passed the House today.
Jan. 15, 2020 /
![Rigby Calls on State Senate to Act on Emergency Responder Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – When state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) returned home from session last fall, news of House passage of a series of “Helpers and Heroes” bills for emergency responders was very well received. Still, he knew the process was merely a third of the way done.
Jan. 14, 2020 /
![House Advances Schmitt Bill to Remove Antiquated Law]()
HARRISBURG – As part of efforts to remove outdated laws from the books, the House passed legislation by Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) to repeal an archaic 163-year-old law that is no longer relevant.
Jan. 14, 2020 /
![House Passes Stephens’ Bill Targeting Repeat DUI Offenders]()
HARRISBURG—A bill sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to improve public safety by targeting repeat DUI offenders was approved by the state House.
Jan. 14, 2020 / Press Release
![Significant Anti-Human Trafficking Measure Inches Closer to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved legislation today aimed at targeting individuals who solicit services from victims of human trafficking, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York).
Jan. 14, 2020 /
![Lewis, House Committee Advance Human Trafficking Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania is long overdue when it comes to stepping up its effort to combat human trafficking, according to state Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin).
Jan. 14, 2020 /
![Dowling Joins Colleagues in the Fight Against Human Trafficking]()
HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) joined other members of the the House Judiciary Committee to approve a package of bills designed to combat human trafficking throughout the Commonwealth.
Jan. 14, 2020 /
HARRISBURG - In order to combat a hidden, yet widespread, problem and recognize National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, held a voting meeting of the committee today to move a package of bills aimed at combatting the crime of human trafficking.
Jan. 14, 2020 /
![House Passes Cook’s Bill to Honor Sgt. 1st Class Thomas McDonough]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) announced that the House unanimously passed his legislation to honor Sgt. 1st Class Thomas McDonough.
Jan. 14, 2020 /
![Struzzi Appointed to House Children and Youth Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) has been appointed a member of the House Children and Youth Committee for the remainder of the 2019-20 Legislative Session. Struzzi’s appointment was made to fill one of two vacancies left due to member resignations.
Jan. 13, 2020 /
![Kail to Serve on House Judiciary Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) announced that he has been assigned to serve on the powerful House Judiciary Committee for the remainder of the 2019-20 legislative session.
Jan. 13, 2020 /
HARRISBURG—Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) today joined a bipartisan group of legislators to unveil a package of bills to fight fraud within Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance Program, also called Medicaid.
Jan. 13, 2020 /
![House Passes Topper Bill to Dedicate Bedford County Bridge for Fallen Hero]()
HARRISBURG – On Dec. 21, 1969, a young man from Bedford County gave his life in the service of his country. On Jan. 13, 2019, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved legislation by Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) to dedicate a bridge for the young man, U.S. Army Ranger Sgt. David Leon Barber.
Jan. 13, 2020 /
![Gregory Honors War Hero with Bridge Naming]()
HARRISBURG — The House of Representatives on Monday passed a bill sponsored by Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) to honor the legacy of Cpl. Donald L. Westley through naming a bridge in Blair County for the veteran fatally wounded in combat in December 1944.
Jan. 13, 2020 /
![House Speaker Appoints Lewis to Key Committee Post]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) has been appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai to a key committee assignment as a member of the House Judiciary Committee.