Jun. 30, 2017 /
![Good Samaritan Bill for Kids in Hot Cars Advances, Says Boback]()
HARRISBURG – To help prevent injury and death of children trapped in hot cars, a bill introduced by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) that would provide civil immunity for any damage that may be done to the vehicle when forceful entry is necessary to rescue a child was passed unanimously out of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
Jun. 29, 2017 /
![Bill to Give Farmers More Choice Approved by House, Klunk Says]()
HARRISBURG – With bipartisan support, the House on Thursday passed legislation by Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) to give farmers more options with how their preserved land is managed.
Jun. 29, 2017 /
![House Supports Barrar’s Bill to Fight Back Against Identity Theft]()
HARRISBURG – In a win for identity theft victims of the Commonwealth, today the House voted in favor of a bill sponsored by Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) to eliminate the automatic expiration of security freezes on consumer credit reports.
Jun. 29, 2017 /
![Northeast Republican Delegation Fights for Fair Oil and Gas Royalties]()
Members meet with attorney general to discuss lawsuit
Jun. 29, 2017 /
![Toepel’s Bill to Support Pennsylvanians With Rare Diseases Moves to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Today, the House approved legislation with unanimous support that would provide patients in the Commonwealth who are living with a rare disease with much-needed information. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Marcy Toepel (R-Montgomery), would create a council charged with studying rare diseases in the Commonwealth.
Jun. 29, 2017 /
![McGinnis’ Bill Would Expand Electioneering-Free Zone at Pennsylvania Polls]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to make Pennsylvania election days a more pleasant experience for voters, Rep. John McGinnis (R-Blair) has introduced legislation that would expand the electioneering-free zone at polling places.
Jun. 29, 2017 /
![Kauffman Bill Aimed at Greater Protection of PA Youth Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG – Today, the governor signed into law legislation, authored by Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), that will place stronger penalties on individuals who endanger children in their care. The legislation was drafted following the tragic death of a young child in Franklin County.
Jun. 28, 2017 /
![Judiciary Committee Moves Legislation to Assist Children Left in Hot Cars, Says Marsico]()
HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin), approved legislation today that would encourage Pennsylvanians to step in and assist children left alone in hot cars.
Jun. 28, 2017 /
![Governor Signs Stephens Animal Anti-Cruelty Legislation]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to update Pennsylvania’s existing animal abuse statutes and increase penalties for abusing animals has been signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf.
Jun. 28, 2017 /
![O’Neill, Watson Introduce Bill to Help Protect PA Residents from Contaminated Water Supplies]()
HARRISBURG – In response to ongoing water contamination issues in Bucks County communities, Reps. Bernie O’Neill (R-Warminster) and Katharine Watson (R-Warrington) today introduced legislation to help expedite state and federal assistance to municipalities with contaminated drinking water supplies.
Jun. 28, 2017 /
![House Passes Mako Bill to Bring Financial Best Practices to Municipal Authorities]()
HARRISBURG – The House today approved Rep. Zach Mako’s (R-Lehigh/Northampton) legislation to require municipal authorities to create additional financial protections when collecting money.
Jun. 28, 2017 /
![Gillen Bill to Help Local Families Visit Loved Ones’ Gravesites Moves Forward]()
HARRISBURG – The House Local Government Committee today in Harrisburg approved legislation introduced by state Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks/Lancaster) that would legally protect the right of a local mother to visit the grave of her 3-year-old son, a local widow to visit her husband’s final resting place and a local woman to visit the grave of her war-hero father.
Jun. 28, 2017 /
![Patient-Centered Approach to Medicaid Proposed in Ortitay Bill]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today introduced legislation that would create a patient-centered approach to Medicaid in an effort to control costs and improve health care delivery.
Jun. 28, 2017 /
![Kauffman Legislation to be Signed into Law to Better Protect PA Youth]()
WHAT: Legislation authored by Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), that will place stronger penalties on individuals who endanger children in their care, will be signed into law by the governor. The legislation was drafted following the tragic death of 11-month-old Heath Ryder in Franklin County. Heath was killed by a 9-year-old girl while in the care of an adult caregiver. The girl was left unsupervised with the infant when the incident occurred. Although the girl was charged and went through the juvenile court system, the adult faced lesser charges, due to limitations in the law at that time.
Jun. 28, 2017 /
![Farry Bill to Protect Animal Cruelty Officers Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation to protect humane society officers was signed into law by the governor today, said Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), author of the provision.
Jun. 27, 2017 /
![House Finance Committee Holds Informational Hearing on Wheeland Vape Tax Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation designed to drop the current 40 percent wholesale tax on electronic cigarettes and vapor products and replace it with a 5-cent-per-milliliter retail tax was the subject of an informational hearing today by the House Finance Committee, according to the bill’s author Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming.)
Jun. 27, 2017 /
![Coal Industry Jobs Protected Under Gabler Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) to protect jobs in Pennsylvania’s coal industry during difficult economic times passed the State House on Monday. House Bill 1333 may now be considered by the state Senate.
Jun. 27, 2017 /
![House Passes Fee’s Legislation to Reduce Traffic Congestion and Help Small Businesses]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation that reduces truck travel restrictions during holiday periods while helping small businesses rein in costs, says the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Mindy Fee (R-Manheim).
Jun. 27, 2017 /
![Saccone’s Stolen Valor Legislation Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation by Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny/Washington) that will prohibit anyone to economically benefit from lying about military service or receiving decorations without merit was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday.
Jun. 27, 2017 /
![House Passes Bernstine Bill to Protect Mental Health Patients from Abuse]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today unanimously approved legislation, authored by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence), which would ensure Pennsylvanians receiving mental health care have legal protection from those seeking to do them harm.