05/11/2012
HARRISBURG – In an effort to provide our criminal justice system with better tools to hold human sex traffickers accountable, the state House passed Rep. Brian Ellis’ (R-Butler) measure to prosecute those who participate in human trafficking and commercial sex abuse earlier this week. The bill has been sent to the Senate for its consideration.
05/10/2012
On Wednesday, May 9, the House Liquor Control Committee passed House Bill 845, my legislation which would allow for direct shipment of out-of-state wines to the homes of Pennsylvanians.
05/09/2012
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Lower Paxton) is pleased to announce that his legislation to modify the definition of “municipal police officer” in order to maximize the ability of an officer to serve and protect our citizens passed unanimously out of the House of Representatives.
05/09/2012
HARRISBURG – The House Liquor Control Committee today passed House Bill 845, legislation authored by state Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) which would allow for direct shipment of out-of-state wines to the homes of Pennsylvanians.
05/09/2012
HARRISBURG – A bill aimed at addressing one of the many problems arising out of the federal government’s lack of enforcement when it comes to illegal immigration was approved in the state House today. House Bill 856, authored by Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Cumberland/Franklin), would prohibit the smuggling of humans in Pennsylvania for profit or other commercial purposes.
05/09/2012
HARRISBURG – Joined by several hundred supporters of the Property Tax Independence Act, Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) participated in Monday’s rally to continue the momentum and urge the House to advance House Bill 1776 as a way to relieve the crushing burden of school property taxes in Pennsylvania.
05/09/2012
HARRISBURG—A bill sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) that would require mandatory jail time for felons illegally possessing guns was reported out of the House Judiciary Committee with near unanimous support from both sides of the aisle.
05/09/2012
HARRISBURG – Following years of negotiations, legislation that sets standards for the sale of manufactured home communities was approved by the House Tuesday, said Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming).
05/08/2012
HARRISBURG – A bill sponsored by state Rep. Eli Evankovich (R-Westmoreland/Armstrong), that would allow public career and vocational schools in Pennsylvania to be eligible for Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) programs, today was reported out of the House Education Committee by a unanimous vote. House Bill 2319 now moves to the full House for consideration.
05/08/2012
HARRISBURG – The House has unanimously passed House Bill 2199, Rep. Todd Stephens’ (R-Montgomery) legislation to fine motorists who ignore temporary police barricades and drive through flooded areas during and after storms.
05/08/2012
HARRISBURG – Citing the inefficient and cumbersome process communities must endure when trying to remove potential flood hazards from small streams, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) has introduced legislation to force the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to streamline its process.
05/08/2012
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Northampton) is a co-sponsor of legislation which would toughen the penalties for fish poaching in Pennsylvania. House Bill 2293 was passed Monday by the House Game and Fisheries Committee and is being considered on the House floor.
05/08/2012
HARRISBURG – The House Labor and Industry Committee today approved legislation authored by Rep. Adam Harris (R-Snyder/Mifflin/Juniata) that would prohibit individuals who leave employment to preserve pension or annuity benefits from collecting unemployment compensation.
05/08/2012
HARRISBURG – At the state Capitol this week, Rep. Nick Micozzie (R-Upper Darby Township) joined more than 25 colleagues in the House of Representatives at a rally in the state Capitol Rotunda to support the Property Tax Independence Act, which would allow for the complete elimination of school property taxes.
05/08/2012
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh) today took the oath of office officially beginning his tenure representing the citizens of the 134th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.