Legislators to Call on Wolf to Sign Welfare Reforms in Human Service Code

Oct. 16, 2017 /

WHAT: Legislators will call on Gov. Tom Wolf to sign House Bill 59, the Human Services Code. Entitlement spending is consistently a main cost driver, and until these costs are brought under control, Pennsylvania will continue to face significant budget challenges. Contrary to claims by spending advocates, the Human Services Code passed by the General Assembly includes reasonable reforms to the state’s welfare system, and Republicans believe it is in the best interest of Pennsylvanians for it to become law.

Pickett Bill to Exempt Seasonal Ag Structures from Building Code Heads to Governor

Oct. 16, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation containing two proposals authored by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) to exempt certain temporary and seasonal ag-related structures from the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) has been cleared by the House on concurrence and is now on the way to the governor for his consideration.

House Approves Causer Bill to Authorize Sale of Kane Armory

Oct. 16, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) to authorize the sale of the Kane Armory building and property was unanimously approved by the state House on Monday and now goes to the Senate for its consideration.

Ellis, Driscoll Consumer Protection Bills Advance to House

Oct. 16, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – A bipartisan pair of bills to help Pennsylvania consumers affected by data breaches has advanced out of the House Commerce Committee to the full House of Representatives. The bills are sponsored by Commerce Committee Chairman Brian Ellis (R-Butler) and Rep. Mike Driscoll (D-Philadelphia).

Commerce Committee to Consider Consumer Protection and PennWATCH Bills on Monday

Oct. 16, 2017 /

WHAT: House Commerce Committee Chairman Brian Ellis (R-Butler) announced a voting meeting to consider two consumer protection measures, House Bill 1846, sponsored by Ellis, which would update the Breach of Personal Information Notification Act, and House Bill 1847, sponsored by Rep. Mike Driscoll (D-Philadelphia), which would update the Credit Report Agency Act. The committee will also consider Rep. Jim Christiana’s (R-Beaver/Washington) House Bill 1562, which would update the PennWATCH Act to establish an advisory committee, transfer management to the Independent Fiscal Office and expand the data available online.

Commerce Committee to Consider Consumer Protection and PennWATCH Bills on Monday

Oct. 13, 2017 /

WHAT: House Commerce Committee Chairman Brian Ellis (R-Butler) announced a voting meeting to consider two consumer protection measures, House Bill 1846, sponsored by Ellis, which would update the Breach of Personal Information Notification Act, and House Bill 1847, sponsored by Rep. Mike Driscoll (D-Philadelphia), which would update the Credit Report Agency Act. The committee will also consider Rep. Jim Christiana’s (R-Beaver/Washington) House Bill 1562, which would update the PennWATCH Act to establish an advisory committee, transfer management to the Independent Fiscal Office and expand the data available online.

House Game and Fisheries Committee Hearing to be Held in Girard

Oct. 12, 2017 /

GIRARD – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) will host the House Game and Fisheries Committee in Girard for a public hearing at the American Legion Post 494, 42 Wall St., on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Gabler Supports Fiscal Responsibility in Endorsing Debt Reduction Legislation

Oct. 06, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – The state House on Wednesday passed legislation that would keep Pennsylvania on the path of fiscal responsibility by addressing the manner in which debt associated with the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) is handled. Among others, House Bill 785 drew support from state Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk), who has authored similar legislation in the past.

Klunk Bill to Codify Collaborative Law Vetted in Subcommittee

Oct. 06, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – The House Subcommittee on Family Law received testimony Wednesday on legislation by Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) to create a uniform standard of practice for collaborative law in Pennsylvania, which would speed up the legal process and reduce the financial and emotional toll placed upon those involved in some court proceedings.

Turzai Says Debt Reform, Reduction Measure to Save Billions in Taxpayer Dollars

Oct. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Continuing efforts to restore fiscal responsibility and sustainability to state spending and borrowing, Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today applauded House passage of legislation that would enact substantial debt reduction and responsible debt management policies in the Commonwealth.

Ortitay Reacts to Governor’s Remarks

Oct. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s Wednesday budget press conference:

Toohil’s Bill Would Protect Public Servants

Oct. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Over concern for the safety of county children and youth caseworkers and other public servants, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) has introduced legislation that would create the offense of occupational intimidation in Pennsylvania.