Jul. 02, 2018 /
![Barrar Pleased New Law Helps Young Adults Avoid Life of Crime]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) announced the passage of a bill that the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, which he chairs, supported. It will provide an opportunity for young adults ages 16-18 who have dropped out of school to earn their GED.
Jun. 29, 2018 /
![Delozier Legislation to Safeguard Electric, Natural Gas Service Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG – A bill authored by Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) that allows electric and natural gas companies to change how they set their rates to adapt to new technologies is now law.
Jun. 29, 2018 /
![Klunk’s Collaborative Law Bill Signed in Law]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvanians who find themselves involved in civil law matters now have an alternative route to finding a resolution thanks to legislation by Rep. Kate Klunk (R-York) that was signed into law by the governor on Thursday.
Jun. 29, 2018 /
![Grove Anti-Double Taxation Bill Signed in Law]()
DOVER – Consumers now have further protection from double taxation thanks to Rep. Seth Grove’s (R-York) legislation signed into law on Thursday.
Jun. 29, 2018 /
![New Law Authored by Santora to Benefit Car Buyers and Dealers]()
HARRISBURG – Last night, a bill drafted by Rep. James R. Santora (R-Delaware) to amend the Board of Vehicles Act became law after receiving unanimous support from the General Assembly. It addresses issues with unrepaired recalls, prohibits manufacturers from requiring dealers to significantly modify facilities within a decade of a prior modification and establishes a temporary permit for new vehicle dealers.
Jun. 29, 2018 /
![Governor Signs Bill to Maximize Benefits of New Federal Tax Law, Ryan Says]()
HARRISBURG – Last night, Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law a companion bill by Sen. Michelle Brooks (R-Crawford/Erie/Mercer/Warren) containing the identical language to Rep. Frank Ryan’s (R-Lebanon) House Bill 2017. The legislative language reverses the provisions of Bulletin 2017-02 and allows Pennsylvania businesses the opportunity to take advantage of this important provision, Ryan said.
Jun. 29, 2018 /
![Phillips-Hill Credit Card Skimming Bill Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Township) that aids in prosecution of identity thieves has been signed into law as Act 60 of 2018.
Jun. 29, 2018 /
![Hahn Bill To Empower Parents Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf has signed into law House Bill 17, legislation authored by state Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township) that gives parents the final word in substance abuse cases involving their children. The legislation becomes Act 47 of 2018.
Jun. 29, 2018 /
![New Law Designates ‘Highway to the Stars’ in Potter County, Causer Says]()
HARRISBURG – In recognition of Cherry Springs State Park and the thousands of visitors it draws to the region each year, a new law will name Route 44 in Potter County the Highway to the Stars, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint), who sponsored the initiative.
Jun. 28, 2018 /
![Benninghoff Bill to Prohibit ARD for Sex Offenders Now Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff’s (R-Centre/Mifflin) legislation to prohibit those charged with sex offenses against children from being placed into the state’s Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program, or ARD as it is more commonly known, was signed into law today.
Jun. 28, 2018 /
![Knowles Rallies Support for Freedom of Representation Act]()
HARRISBURG – In light of the recent Janus decision put forth by the U.S. Supreme Court, which removes the requirement for non-union members of public unions to pay a fair-share fee, Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) is eagerly rallying support among his colleagues for related legislation he is sponsoring.
Jun. 28, 2018 /
![Oberlander, Youngblood Introduce Human Milk Donor Bank Bill]()
HARRISBURG – Two members of House leadership from different parties are working together on legislation to regulate and license donor human milk banks in Pennsylvania.
Jun. 28, 2018 /
![Delozier Bill to Seal Certain Criminal Records Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) to seal low-level criminal records after 10 years without a subsequent criminal arrest has been signed into law.
Jun. 28, 2018 /
![Quinn Vows to Continue Fighting for Domestic Violence Protection Bill]()
DOYLESTOWN – Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) today voiced her commitment to continue fighting for a vote on her legislation, House Bill 2060, that seeks to better protect domestic violence victims and their families at a press event at the Bucks County Administrative Building.
Jun. 28, 2018 /
![State Budget Completion Highlights Need for Further Reforms]()
The finalized state budget package included no new tax increases or fees on taxpayers all while providing record investments in state programs like education, the opioid epidemic, school safety, combatting welfare fraud and more. The total increase in state spending from the prior budget is still below the rate of inflation.
Jun. 27, 2018 /
![Quinn to Discuss Status of Protection from Abuse Legislation]()
WHAT: Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) will discuss the status of her legislation, House Bill 2060, that seeks to improve the safety of domestic violence victims.
Jun. 27, 2018 /
![Cutler Commends Supreme Court Decision to Give Voice to All Union Workers]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) celebrates the Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 to overturn a 40-year precedent allowing public employee unions to require collective bargaining fees from workers who choose not to join the union, determining that it violated the First Amendment.
Jun. 27, 2018 /
![Knowles Continues to Push for House Reduction Measure]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) remains optimistic that Pennsylvania voters could have the opportunity to vote on reducing the size of the state House of Representatives. This measure he supports would allow voters their constitutional right to decide if the House should consist of 203 or 151 members. Knowles made the following statement:
Jun. 26, 2018 /
![Quinn Urges N.J. Governor Murphy to Sign Income Tax Reciprocity Protection into Law]()
DOYLESTOWN – Pennsylvania State Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) today called on New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to sign into law legislation recently passed that would protect the decades-old income tax reciprocity agreement between Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Jun. 26, 2018 /
![House Transportation Committee Unanimously Approves Kaufer’s Resolution to Conduct Paving and Concrete Materials Study]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to improve the quality and longevity of road repairs in the 120th District and across the state, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) recently introduced House Resolution 1003, which urges the Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to conduct a study of the specifications and materials used in department-approved concrete and asphalt projects.