Apr. 18, 2019 /
![Farry, Thomas Announce Senior Property Tax Freeze Legislation]()
IVYLAND – At a senior expo event this morning held by Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Richboro), Bucks County State Rep. Frank Farry (R-Langhorne) joined Thomas in announcing their soon-to-be introduced legislation to freeze property taxes for eligible homeowners, age 65 years of age or older.
Apr. 18, 2019 /
![TransformPA Bills Advance in House, Lewis Says]()
HARRISBURG – A package of bills aimed at transforming local governments in the Commonwealth earned overwhelming approval in the House Local Government Committee this week, said Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin), prime sponsor of one of the bills.
Apr. 18, 2019 /
![Brown Renews Call to Action for Hand-Held Cellphone Ban Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) is again calling for action on her legislation to help stop distracted driving accidents related to phone use and fatalities throughout the Commonwealth.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Mihalek to Host House Liquor Control Committee Hearing to Address Taproom Tax]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) will be hosting a public hearing of the House Liquor Control Committee on Tuesday, April 23, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Spoonwood Brewery Company, 5981 Baptist Road, Pittsburgh.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Grove Issues Statement on Grand Jury Report on Fraud in the Pennsylvania Medical Assistance Program]()
HARRISBURG ¬– In response to the grand jury report on fraud in the Pennsylvania Medical Assistance Program, or Medicaid, House Government Oversight Committee Chairman Seth Grove issued the following statement:
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Kauffman Champions Victim Rights and Protection]()
HARRISBURG – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) today took part in a press conference highlighting House action this month on legislation to empower and protect crime victims in Pennsylvania.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Mehaffie’s Bill Provides for Fish and Boat Commission Fee Autonomy]()
HARRISBURG – A bill from Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) would allow the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to set its own fees, rather than requiring those fees be established by legislation.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Ag Committee OKs Bill to Aid Dairy Farmers, Milk Haulers, Causer Says]()
HARRISBURG – Working to ensure dairy farmers will be able to move their milk even in wintry weather conditions, the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) that would exempt milk trucks from weather-related commercial vehicle travel bans.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![House Passes Toohil’s Victims-Related Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) that would strengthen criminal investigations into sexual abuse passed unanimously in the House of Representatives today. House Bill 1171 now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Cook LSA Reform Legislation Seeks to Deliver More Property Tax Relief for Washington County Homeowners]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) confirmed today that he is seeking co-sponsors for his legislation that would change the casino gaming Local Share Account (LSA) approval process in Washington County.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Murt Joins Rally for Reforming the Redistricting Process]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined colleagues for a rally Tuesday to urge the Legislature to change the way it redistricts every 10 years.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Stephens Bill to Increase Penalties for Failing to Report Child Abuse Passes House]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to increase the penalties for failing to report ongoing child sex abuse.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Boback Child Safety Legislation Advances to State Senate]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) is hoping the “third time’s a charm” when it comes to her legislation that would provide civil immunity for damages that result from entry into a motor vehicle for the purpose of rescuing an individual.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![House Republicans Act to Support Crime Victims and Survivors]()
HARRISBURG – Focusing efforts on giving a voice to those who may feel like they’ve been silenced, House Republicans passed more than a dozen bills this month related to supporting and empowering crime victims and abuse survivors.
Apr. 16, 2019 /
![Turzai Bill to Ensure Timely Action on Economic Development Project Funding Earns House Approval]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would require the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to conduct business six times per year, on specific dates, sponsored by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai, overwhelmingly passed the House today by a vote of 194-3.
Apr. 16, 2019 /
![Delozier’s Bill Amending Liquor Code Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – Minors would be allowed to perform music in establishments with liquor licenses under a bill sponsored by Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland).
Apr. 16, 2019 /
![House Republicans Take Action for Crime Victims and Survivors]()
WHAT: Press Conference highlighting the impact of legislation passed supporting crime victims and abuse survivors.
Apr. 16, 2019 /
![House Ag Committee to Discuss PA Dairy Industry Issues]()
WHAT: The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold a public hearing to discuss dairy industry issues with members of the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board.
Apr. 15, 2019 /
![Ecker Bill Ensuring Strangulation is a Major Offense Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – A bill authored by Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) which adds strangulation to the Crimes Code and Domestic Relations Code to a list of applicable “crimes of violence” passed the House today.
Apr. 15, 2019 /
![House Passes O’Neal Legislation to Allow Private Clubs to Sell Six-Packs for Off-Site Consumption]()
HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation authored by Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) that would level the playing field for private clubs that sell six-packs.