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.

Godshall Bill to Allow Terminally Ill to Receive Drugs Not Yet Approved by FDA Headed to Governor’s Desk

Oct. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – A bill by Rep. Robert Godshall (R-Montgomery), which would permit eligible patients with terminal illnesses to use investigational drugs, biological products and devices not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), passed the last major hurdle on its way to the governor’s desk. By a unanimous vote, House Bill 45 passed the House on concurrence today after undergoing minor Senate amendments.

Phillips-Hill, Santora Demand Action on Tax Credits, Scholarships

Oct. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Jamie Santora (R-Delaware) are asking Gov. Tom Wolf to release letters of approval related to the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs. The letters, which were to be sent to participating businesses nearly two months ago, are being held up by the governor because he does not believe it would be prudent to send them out until there is a revenue package in place for the 2017-18 state budget.

Fritz Resolution Urging the DRBC to Suspend Drilling Moratorium Advances

Oct. 03, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – A resolution introduced by Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) urging the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) to cease consideration of a ban on natural gas drilling in the Delaware River Basin passed the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee on Tuesday.