Jun. 05, 2019 /
![House Committee Approves Gleim’s Agritourism Bill]()
HARRISBURG – The House Agriculture Committee today unanimously approved legislation authored by Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) that would create a statewide standard allowing farmers to host Agritourism or Agritainment activities on their farms.
Jun. 05, 2019 /
![Gregory’s Initiative to Reuse State Properties for Addiction Treatment Centers Passes House]()
HARRISBURG — Unused facilities owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania would be evaluated for potential reuse as addiction treatment centers under an initiative spearheaded by Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair).
Jun. 05, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Ten World War II veterans who served in various capacities in different regions of the world were seated next to one another Wednesday in the state House in Harrisburg so they could be recognized by state Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks/Lancaster) and his colleagues in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.
Jun. 05, 2019 /
![Hershey’s Bill Linking Farms, Schools Supported in Committee]()
HARRISBURG – The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee on Wednesday approved a package of bills that included one sponsored by Rep. John Hershey (R-Juniata/Mifflin/Franklin) in pursuit of supporting agriculture education.
Jun. 05, 2019 /
![Topper Bill to Protect Minors Gains House Approval]()
HARRISBURG –The House today approved legislation by Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) to increase the legal age a person can get married to 18 as part of efforts to address the heinous crime of human trafficking.
Jun. 05, 2019 /
![House Approves Ortitay Bill to Clarify Minors’ Mental Health Treatment Procedures]()
HARRISBURG — The House today passed legislation authored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) to more clearly define current law on who can provide consent in order for a minor to receive mental health treatment.
Jun. 05, 2019 /
![Murt Leads Aging Committee in Investigating State’s Senior Housing Needs]()
HARRISBURG—Pennsylvania’s changing demographics are placing demands on the state’s seniors as they search for housing that better serves their changing needs. To better understand those needs, the Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia), held an informational hearing on how the state can improve senior housing options.
Jun. 05, 2019 /
![House Committee Passes Diamond’s Bill to Provide Farmers with Business Training]()
HARRISBURG – In support of the Commonwealth’s top industry, Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) drafted legislation to establish a business resource and reference center for farmers. The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee passed the bill unanimously today.
Jun. 05, 2019 /
![Thomas to Introduce Paid Family Leave Plan]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) will soon introduce legislation to create a paid family leave program for Pennsylvanians.
Jun. 05, 2019 /
![Committee OKs Bills to Help Grow PA Agriculture, Causer Says]()
HARRISBURG – Continuing the commitment to support the state’s No. 1 industry, the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), today gave overwhelming bipartisan approval to a series of bills to help farmers across the Commonwealth.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
![Ryan Appointed to PSERS Board]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) has been appointed the majority member to the board of the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) by House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) for the 2019-20 Legislative Session of the General Assembly.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
![Knowles Issues Censure Memo for Sims Persecution of Peaceful Pro-Life Protestors]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) has issued the following co-sponsor memo calling for the censure of Rep. Brian Sims (D-Philadelphia):
Jun. 04, 2019 /
![Gabler School Transportation Safety Bill Advances]()
HARRISBURG - The state House today unanimously passed legislation authored by state Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) that would allow school transportation vehicles that are smaller than school buses to include revolving and flashing yellow lights.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
![Wheeland Introduces Bill to Strengthen Voter ID Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) to apply voter ID requirements to each and every election, including photo and non-photo options as acceptable forms of ID, has formally been introduced. House Bill 1579 was discussed at the House State Government Committee informational meeting today regarding voting and election issues.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
![House Approves Ortitay Bill to Assist Problem Gamblers]()
HARRISBURG — The House today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) to help those who violate the casino or video game terminal (VGT) self-exclusion lists to obtain treatment for gambling addiction.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
![Diamond’s Bill to Block the Deceased from Welfare Benefits Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation drafted by Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) to fight the waste, fraud and abuse of welfare benefits in the Commonwealth received unanimous support from the House today.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Joined by family, friends and supporters, Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) was officially sworn into office today at the state Capitol to advocate for residents of the 11th Legislative District. Mustello is serving her first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after assuming office following a May 2019 special election.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
![Ecker Issues Statement on Committee Approval of Junior Firefighter Bill]()
HARRISBURG – The House Labor and Industry Committee on Tuesday approved Rep. Torren Ecker’s (R-Adams/Cumberland) House Bill 1522 to modernize requirements for junior firefighters.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
![Committee to Examine Fee Change Proposal for Community Participation Support Services]()
WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), will hold an informational meeting to discuss a proposed change in fee schedule rates for community participation support services funded through the consolidated waiver program.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
![Boback’s Impact Fee Bill Focus of Committee Meeting on Wednesday]()
WHAT: Legislation sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Luzerne/Lackawanna/Wyoming) that would amend how counties can use funds derived from the impact fee imposed on the Marcellus Shale industry will be the subject of an informational meeting conducted by the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. House Bill 781 would give county governments the flexibility to use impact fee funds for stormwater management as mandated by the federal Environmental Protection Agency.