Apr. 25, 2017 /
![Human Services to Hold Hearing on Status of Newborn Screening Law]()
WHAT: The House Human Services Committee will hold a public hearing on the status of the implementation of Act 148 of 2014, also known as Hannah’s Law, which expanded Pennsylvania’s program to screen newborns for a variety of genetic diseases and conditions. Early screening is imperative so that children can receive treatment as early as possible.
Apr. 24, 2017 /
![Marshall Bill to Name Bridge in Honor of Local Trooper Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – A bill that would honor a fallen state trooper by naming a local bridge in his memory passed the state House today, said Rep. Jim Marshall (R-Beaver/Butler), who sponsored the legislation.
Apr. 24, 2017 /
![Kauffman Bill Offering Greater Protection to PA Children Passes State House]()
HARRISBURG – Following a tragic case in Franklin County involving the death of a young boy, Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), with the input of Franklin County District Attorney Matt Fogal, authored legislation to place stronger penalties on those who put children in harm’s way. House Bill 217 has been approved by the House of Representatives.
Apr. 24, 2017 /
![House Votes to Better Protect Children by Supporting Quigley’s Bill]()
HARRISBURG – To bar predators who have assaulted children from attacking others, the House approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Tom Quigley (R-Montgomery) that would enable them to face jail time. The bill would enhance the sentence for indecent exposure when the offense is committed in the presence of a person under the age of 16.
Apr. 24, 2017 /
![House Passes Bernstine Bill to Hold Lottery Winners Accountable for Debts]()
HARRISBURG – Common-sense, bipartisan legislation to intercept lottery winnings by individuals who are delinquent on state taxes or behind on child support payments has passed unanimously in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, announced bill sponsor, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence).
Apr. 24, 2017 /
![Turzai, Harper Join The Forum of Executive Women in Call for More Female Representation on Corporate and Nonprofit Boards]()
WHAT: Lawmakers and members of The Forum of Executive Women will discuss efforts to boost the representation of women on the boards of public and private companies, as well as nonprofit organizations.
Apr. 24, 2017 /
![Local Legislators Introduce Reforms to Hold Regulators Accountable]()
WHAT: A news conference where local legislators and supporters will outline several bills they are promoting to strengthen regulatory accountability and reduce the state regulatory burden on Pennsylvania job creators.
Apr. 24, 2017 /
![House Committee Advances Petri Pension Forfeiture Bill]()
Apr. 21, 2017 /
![New Law Supporting Caregivers, Patients Now in Effect, English Says]()
HARRISBURG – The CARE (Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable) Act, designed to aid the more than 1.6 million Pennsylvanians who care for older loved ones, is now in effect, according to Rep. Hal English (R-Allegheny), the author of the law.
Apr. 21, 2017 /
![Barrar and Committee Consider Implications for Payments for Ambulance Services]()
HARRISBURG – This week the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, led by chairman Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), held a hearing on his proposed legislation that would provide payment for ambulance services that treat but do not transport a patient.
Apr. 20, 2017 /
![Brown’s Bill to Improve the Way Issues are Handled Within Planned Communities Passes House]()
Nearly 100 residents attended lawmaker’s related seminar in early April
Apr. 20, 2017 /
![Grove Bill to Honor Spring Grove Soldier Approved in House]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill by Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) to honor a Spring Grove soldier who was killed during the Vietnam War.
Apr. 19, 2017 /
![Judiciary Committee Moves Legislation to Protect Animals]()
HARRISBURG – House Judiciary Committee Majority Chairman Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) moved animal protection legislation today during the committee’s scheduled weekly voting meeting.
Apr. 19, 2017 /
![Causer, Gabler Support Legislation to Examine, Improve Delivery of Emergency Services]()
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) and Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) today joined their House colleagues in unanimously passing legislation that would establish a special bipartisan, bicameral legislative commission to recommend improvements to the manner in which emergency services are delivered in Pennsylvania.
Apr. 19, 2017 /
![Bill Designating Route 93 as Stuart Tank Memorial Highway Passes House, Says Millard]()
HARRISBURG – House Bill 93, introduced by Rep. David Millard (R-Berwick), which would designate a portion of Route 93 in Columbia County as the Stuart Tank Memorial Highway, unanimously passed the House on Tuesday.
Apr. 19, 2017 /
![Community Hospital Emergency Drug and Alcohol Detoxification Bill Passes Health Committee, Kaufer Says]()
HARRISBURG – On Wednesday, the House Health Committee unanimously approved Rep. Aaron Kaufer’s (R-Luzerne) House Bill 118, which is part of a 10 bill-package he has introduced this session to combat Pennsylvania’s ongoing opioid crisis.
Apr. 19, 2017 /
![Saccone’s Initiative to Strengthen Election Process Clears State Government Committee]()
HARRISBURG- Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny/Washington) said today the House State Government Committee has approved House Bill 171, his legislation to strengthen the election process in Pennsylvania.
Apr. 19, 2017 /
![Grove Announces Welfare Reform Package to Help Taxpayers]()
HARRISBURG – During a Tax Freedom Day rally, sponsored by Americans for Prosperity, at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) announced he will introduce this legislative session two bills in an effort to save taxpayers money while growing the economy.
Apr. 18, 2017 /
![Speaker Turzai Readies House to ‘Free the Wine’]()
Bill would allow more convenience and choices for consumers
Apr. 18, 2017 /
![Barrar to Hold Hearing on Legislation Addressing Payment for Ambulance Services]()
WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will conduct a public hearing on legislation which would provide payment for ambulance services that treat, but do not transport, a patient.