Feb. 26, 2015 /
![Gingrich Supports Bill to Prevent Cyber Bullying of Children]()
HARRISBURG – This week, Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R-Lebanon) gave her enthusiastic support for legislation that would make it a crime to harass children via the Internet or other electronic communications.
Feb. 26, 2015 /
![Pickett Applauds Bill for More Affordable Access to Certain Types of Cancer Treatments]()
HARRISBURG – Cancer patients who could have better health outcomes by taking certain oral medications are one step closer to having more affordable access to the medicine under legislation passed by the state House this week, said Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), who voted for the measure.
Feb. 25, 2015 /
![Auditor General Investigation of Scranton Pension Plan Shows Dire Need for Reform, Lawmakers Say]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Seth Grove (R-York) and Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) today commented on the announcement that Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale will launch an investigation into the municipal pension plan for the city of Scranton, stating that it shows the need for statewide municipal pension reform.
Feb. 25, 2015 /
![Emrick Proposes Bridge Commission Legislation on Heels of Questionable Bridge Rehab Contract]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth) was in the process of circulating co-sponsor memos for his legislation to bring more accountability to operations of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) when the news hit.
Feb. 25, 2015 /
![Brown’s Resolution Deeming ‘AED Awareness Week in Pennsylvania’ Approved by House]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to raise awareness about the positive and life-saving benefits automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) can provide, Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) sponsored House Resolution 104, establishing Feb. 22-28, as “AED Awareness Week in Pennsylvania.” Brown organized an AED training seminar at the Capitol earlier today run by John and Rachel Moyer, before her resolution was unanimously passed by the House.
Feb. 25, 2015 /
![House Labor and Industry Committee to Vote on Bill to Provide Job Skills to Disabled Students]()
WHAT: Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R-Lebanon), chairman of the House Labor and Industry Committee, will hold a voting meeting on her bill to provide work experience to disabled high school students that will lead to workforce readiness. House Bill 400 would help to ensure that students with disabilities have the opportunity to receive training in school that will prepare them to enter the workforce upon graduation. Gingrich’s committee will also consider House Bill 638, which would amend the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act to permit greater flexibility with regard to certificates of occupancy.
Feb. 25, 2015 /
![Baker’s Hepatitis C Screening Bill Gains House Approval]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week approved House Bill 59 authored by Rep. Matt Baker (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter), chairman of the House Health Committee, that would require physicians to offer hepatitis C screening to patients born between 1945 and 1965.
Feb. 25, 2015 /
![House Committee Learns About State Efforts to Minimize Surprise Electric Rate Spikes]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently told members of the House Consumer Affairs Committee, including Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), that it has put new rules and practices in place to address last year’s high rate spikes that surprised thousands of customers.
Feb. 25, 2015 /
![Harris’s Lottery Winnings Intercept Bill Passes House]()
HARRISBURG –To ensure that state delinquent taxes are paid before individuals enjoy their state lottery winnings, Rep. Adam Harris (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) authored House Bill 251, which passed the House.
Feb. 25, 2015 /
![PA House Passes Eileen’s Law Bill Sponsored by Gillen]()
HARRISBURG – The state House today in Harrisburg approved legislation known as “Eileen’s Law” that was introduced by Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks/Lancaster) following a local tragedy. The bill became part of a comprehensive effort to review and improve truancy policies and laws in Pennsylvania.
Feb. 25, 2015 /
![Tallman, House Committee Move Broad-Based Package of Education Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Charter school reform, reducing the cost of college and support for technical career training are among the subjects of a four-bill package of legislation passed Wednesday by state Rep. Will Tallman (R-Adams/Cumberland) and majority members of the House Education Committee. The bills may now be considered by the full House.
Feb. 25, 2015 /
![Led By York County Republican Delegation, House Committee Moves Charter Reform Bill]()
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Stan Saylor (R-Red Lion), Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Township) today joined the majority of their House Education Committee colleagues in moving to the full House legislation that would institute changes to the manner in which Pennsylvania’s charter and cyber charter schools conduct business and are evaluated.
Feb. 25, 2015 /
![House Approves Kauffman’s Bill Dealing with Out-of-State Pharmacies Doing Business with PA Residents]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to extend protections to Pennsylvania residents who use out-of-state pharmacies that regularly do business with customers from the Commonwealth, Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) authored legislation approved today by the state House of Representatives that would require out-of-state pharmacies to register with the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy if they fill prescriptions for Commonwealth residents.
Feb. 25, 2015 /
![Peifer’s Bill to Help Schools After Emergencies Passes Unanimously]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) announced today that his legislation to help school entities make up instructional time following a weather-, health- or safety-related emergency passed the House unanimously, and is now on its way to the Senate for consideration.
Feb. 25, 2015 /
![Simmons Co-Sponsors Bill to Limit State Spending]()
HARRISBURG – Emphasizing the importance of responsible and reasonable management of Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars, Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) strongly supports legislation that would control the growth of state spending.
Feb. 25, 2015 /
![Mustio Legislation to Protect Nursing Home Residents Against Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Cleared for House Consideration]()
HARRISBURG – Legislature sponsored by Rep. Mark Mustio (R-Allegheny) that would require long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, personal care homes and assisted living residences to install carbon monoxide detectors was advanced today by the House Aging and Older Services Committee for consideration on the House floor.
Feb. 25, 2015 /
![Payne Urges Regulation of Online Gaming]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to provide much-needed consumer protections while generating additional revenue for the Commonwealth, House Gaming Oversight Committee Chairman John Payne (R-Dauphin) today introduced legislation to regulate online gaming in Pennsylvania.
Feb. 25, 2015 /
![Ortitay Votes to Make Cyber Bullying a Punishable Offense]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today praised his colleagues in the House of Representatives for passing House Bill 229, which would make the cyber harassment of a child a criminally punishable offense.
Feb. 25, 2015 /
![Toohil Supports Taxpayer Protection Act, Calls for Responsible Management of State Revenues]()
HARRISBURG – Believing that state government should manage its revenues responsibly, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) joined other supporters of legislation that would control spending growth at a Capitol news conference on Monday.
Feb. 24, 2015 /
![Maloney Property Tax Measure Clears House]()
HARRISBURG – Members of the state House of Representatives today voted to approve and send to the state Senate for consideration House Bill 147, legislation authored by Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) that would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to completely exclude principal places of residence from school property taxes.