Mar. 22, 2021 /
![Mehaffie, Culver Seek Professional Licensure for Behavior Analysts]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin), in partnership with Rep. Lynda Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder), has introduced a bill that would create a licensing process for professionals to practice the science of applied behavior analysis, also known as ABA.
Mar. 19, 2021 /
![House State Government Committee to Hold Informational Hearing on Suspended Regulations During COVID-19]()
WHAT: During the COVID-19 pandemic, some state regulations and requirements were suspended. The House State Government Committee will hold a hearing to receive information from state agencies that fall under the preview of the committee on the impacts of the suspensions and what innovations the agencies created to continue to serving the people of Pennsylvania.
Mar. 19, 2021 /
![Metcalfe, ERE Committee to Continue Next Level Discussion on Producing Hydrogen Power with Pennsylvania Natural Gas]()
WHAT: PA House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene a second informational meeting focusing on Embracing Pennsylvania’s Energy Potential: Hydrogen Power and Carbon Capture.
Mar. 19, 2021 /
![Struzzi ‘Cody’s Law’ Legislation Advances to State Senate]()
HARRISBURG – Multiple pieces of legislation authored by state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) are on the move in the General Assembly, including House Bill 185, which would increase the penalty for anyone who causes bodily injury to an individual with a physical or intellectual disability.
Mar. 18, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Kate Klunk (R-York) and Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia) announced the Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) has allocated $2.6 million for the Schools-to-Work program, which was formed through bipartisan legislation the representatives jointly created, to prepare students for good, well-paying jobs.
Mar. 18, 2021 /
![Heffley and Committee Examine Potential Impact of Francis E. Walter Dam Reevaluation Study on Region’s Economy]()
HARRISBURG – At the request of Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), the House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), today convened a public hearing to discuss issues related to the ongoing reevaluation study of the Francis E. Walter Dam and Reservoir by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The proceedings were conducted virtually.
Mar. 18, 2021 /
![Susan’s and Emily’s Law Unanimously Approved by House of Representatives, Maloney Says]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives yesterday voted unanimously to approve House Bill 140, legislation sponsored Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) that would allow the building of protected bike lanes in Pennsylvania.
Mar. 18, 2021 /
![Legislation Introduced to Pause PennDOT’s Bridge Tolling Plan]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation recently introduced by Reps. Sheryl Delozier (R-Lower Allen), Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) would reform the public private partnership (P3) transportation law, including the addition of provisions to halt PennDOT’s recent bridge tolling proposal unless the General Assembly approves it.
Mar. 17, 2021 /
![Pennsylvania House Advances Bills to Protect Families, Provide for Economic Recovery]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives was in voting session from March 15-17, 2021, and the Republican Caucus continued advancing its priorities of providing for an economic recovery, protecting families and reforming government for the benefit of Pennsylvanians, Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) said Wednesday.
Mar. 17, 2021 / Press Release
![Sen. DiSanto and Rep. Stambaugh Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Eliminate School Property Taxes]()
HARRISBURG—Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) and Representative Perry Stambaugh (Perry/Cumberland) introduced a proposal this week that would allow Pennsylvania residents to vote directly on the elimination of school property taxes through an amendment to the state constitution.
Mar. 17, 2021 /
![House State Government Committee Hearing to Review Mail-In, Absentee Ballots Procedures]()
WHAT: As the House State Government Committee continues its investigative hearings on Pennsylvania’s election system, members will receive testimony from elections experts on mail-in and absentee ballots procedures in the Commonwealth.
Mar. 17, 2021 /
![Dowling to Chair House Second Amendment Caucus]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) has been named chairman of the House Second Amendment Caucus for the 2021-22 Legislative Session.
Mar. 17, 2021 /
![Speaker Announces Special Election for the 60th District]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) today ordered a special election to coincide with Pennsylvania’s primary election on Tuesday, May 18, to fill the vacant seat in the 60th Legislative District in Armstrong, Butler and Indiana counties.
Mar. 17, 2021 /
![PA House Majority Leader to Hold Media Availability]()
WHEN: Wednesday, March 17, following House session.
Mar. 16, 2021 /
![House Passes Staats, Labs Bill to Strengthen Penalties for “Upskirting”]()
HARRISBURG - Today, the House passed legislation, sponsored by Bucks County Reps. Craig Staats and Shelby Labs, which takes aim at a form of child sexual abuse known as “upskirting” whereby an adult takes photos up the skirts of unsuspecting individuals and posts the images online.
Mar. 16, 2021 /
![Ryan Bill Would Provide a Clearer Picture of PAs Financial Status]()
HARRISBURG - Today, the House approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) that would give Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) dynamic scoring capability, which would enable it to produce more informative and impactful calculations to help state lawmakers make more informed decisions concerning the Commonwealth’s financial future.
Mar. 16, 2021 /
![Owlett Bill to Ensure Justice for Child Victims Earns House Approval]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett’s (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) bill to help ensure justice is served in cases where children are victimized was approved by the state House this week and now moves to the Senate for its consideration.
Mar. 16, 2021 /
![House State Government Committee to Take Up COVID-19-Related Bills, Including COLA Freeze Bill]()
WHAT: The House State Government Committee will convene to take up several bills, including legislation to freeze cost-of-living increases for members of the General Assembly, the governor, lieutenant governor, holders of state row offices, judges and others through 2022, as well as a bill to observe daylight saving time year-around should it be approved at the federal level.
Mar. 16, 2021 /
![Kauffman Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Hold Criminals Accountable, Protect Child Testifiers]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, applauded House passage of a package of bills moved through the committee earlier this year that would enhance protections for child testifiers and strengthen penalties for criminals.
Mar. 16, 2021 /
![Bernstine’s Markie’s Law Bill Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – In the wake of the 2019 murder of a child in Lawrence County, the House of Representatives today overwhelmingly passed legislation authored by Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) which focuses on the parole process for violent offenders.