Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Grove Issues Statement on Grand Jury Report on Fraud in the Pennsylvania Medical Assistance Program]()
HARRISBURG ¬– In response to the grand jury report on fraud in the Pennsylvania Medical Assistance Program, or Medicaid, House Government Oversight Committee Chairman Seth Grove issued the following statement:
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Kauffman Champions Victim Rights and Protection]()
HARRISBURG – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) today took part in a press conference highlighting House action this month on legislation to empower and protect crime victims in Pennsylvania.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Mehaffie’s Bill Provides for Fish and Boat Commission Fee Autonomy]()
HARRISBURG – A bill from Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) would allow the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to set its own fees, rather than requiring those fees be established by legislation.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Ag Committee OKs Bill to Aid Dairy Farmers, Milk Haulers, Causer Says]()
HARRISBURG – Working to ensure dairy farmers will be able to move their milk even in wintry weather conditions, the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) that would exempt milk trucks from weather-related commercial vehicle travel bans.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![House Passes Toohil’s Victims-Related Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) that would strengthen criminal investigations into sexual abuse passed unanimously in the House of Representatives today. House Bill 1171 now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Cook LSA Reform Legislation Seeks to Deliver More Property Tax Relief for Washington County Homeowners]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) confirmed today that he is seeking co-sponsors for his legislation that would change the casino gaming Local Share Account (LSA) approval process in Washington County.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Murt Joins Rally for Reforming the Redistricting Process]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined colleagues for a rally Tuesday to urge the Legislature to change the way it redistricts every 10 years.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Stephens Bill to Increase Penalties for Failing to Report Child Abuse Passes House]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to increase the penalties for failing to report ongoing child sex abuse.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Boback Child Safety Legislation Advances to State Senate]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) is hoping the “third time’s a charm” when it comes to her legislation that would provide civil immunity for damages that result from entry into a motor vehicle for the purpose of rescuing an individual.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![House Republicans Act to Support Crime Victims and Survivors]()
HARRISBURG – Focusing efforts on giving a voice to those who may feel like they’ve been silenced, House Republicans passed more than a dozen bills this month related to supporting and empowering crime victims and abuse survivors.
Apr. 16, 2019 /
![Turzai Bill to Ensure Timely Action on Economic Development Project Funding Earns House Approval]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would require the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to conduct business six times per year, on specific dates, sponsored by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai, overwhelmingly passed the House today by a vote of 194-3.
Apr. 16, 2019 /
![Delozier’s Bill Amending Liquor Code Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – Minors would be allowed to perform music in establishments with liquor licenses under a bill sponsored by Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland).
Apr. 16, 2019 /
![House Republicans Take Action for Crime Victims and Survivors]()
WHAT: Press Conference highlighting the impact of legislation passed supporting crime victims and abuse survivors.
Apr. 16, 2019 /
![House Ag Committee to Discuss PA Dairy Industry Issues]()
WHAT: The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold a public hearing to discuss dairy industry issues with members of the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board.
Apr. 15, 2019 /
![Ecker Bill Ensuring Strangulation is a Major Offense Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – A bill authored by Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) which adds strangulation to the Crimes Code and Domestic Relations Code to a list of applicable “crimes of violence” passed the House today.
Apr. 15, 2019 /
![House Passes O’Neal Legislation to Allow Private Clubs to Sell Six-Packs for Off-Site Consumption]()
HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation authored by Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) that would level the playing field for private clubs that sell six-packs.
Apr. 15, 2019 /
![Thomas Bill to Require Pension Forfeiture for Sex Crimes Passes House]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored by Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) to prevent elected officials convicted of sexual offenses from receiving their public pension has passed the House.
Apr. 15, 2019 /
![Committee to Consider Variety of Human Service Bills, Resolutions]()
WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), will hold a voting meeting to consider four proposals. They include measures that would provide for a detoxification and addiction treatment bed registry (House Bill 596); not require a positive drug test to begin treatment (House Bill 1024); recognize the rights of individuals with cognitive disabilities to technology and information access (House Resolution 74); and create an advisory committee to study ways the Commonwealth can forge the next link in the chain of care for people struggling with an addiction (House Resolution 216).
Apr. 15, 2019 /
![Gregory Supports Suing Opioid Manufacturers for Wrongful Death]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) and 18 other members of the House Human Services Committee signed a letter sent Friday to Attorney General Josh Shapiro, asking him to sue opioid manufacturers and distributors for unlawful business practices regarding the marketing and sale of their products.
Apr. 12, 2019 /
![Bernstine Takes On Legislation to Increase Government Transparency]()
HARRISBURG – Continuing his mission to increase government transparency and accountability, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) has reintroduced legislation in the state House of Representatives to expand Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act.