Judiciary Committee to Vote on Pennsylvania’s Hidden Predator Act

Apr. 05, 2019 /

WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold a meeting to vote on House Bills 962 and 963. House Bill 962, sponsored by Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-Berks), would change the civil statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, allowing childhood victims until age 55 to file suit, and provide for waivers of sovereign and governmental immunity relating to claims of childhood sexual abuse. It would also abolish the criminal statute of limitations for child sexual abuse moving forward. House Bill 963, sponsored by Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair), would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to provide for a two-year window in which civil lawsuits alleging childhood sexual abuse may be filed in court, notwithstanding any otherwise applicable statute of limitations defense.

Mihalek Appointed to House Subcommittee on Courts

Apr. 04, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny) announced today that she has been appointed to serve on the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.

Bernstine, PA Lawmakers Request Federal Regulatory Relief for PA Faith-Based Adoption Agencies - Letter claims Wolf administration regulations are unconstitutional

Apr. 01, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to ensure more foster children can find forever families, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) sent a letter last week to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requesting relief from federal regulations he says are being unconstitutionally imposed on faith-based adoption and foster care agencies in Pennsylvania.

Shining Light on Government

Mar. 28, 2019 /

Earlier in March, newspapers and other media outlets marked Sunshine Week, something not many people outside of a newsroom likely knew happened.

Barrar and House Committee to Receive SR 6 Update

Mar. 28, 2019 /

WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will conduct an informational hearing to receive an update on Senate Resolution 6, which focuses on recruitment and retention of first responders.

Ortitay Named to Head Two House Subcommittees

Mar. 27, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) has been named by Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) to chair the House Subcommittee on Education under the Appropriations Committee and the House Subcommittee on Higher Education under the Education Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.

Gillespie Legislation Honors Local Veteran

Mar. 27, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – House Bill 692, legislation authored by state Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) that would re-name the Lewisberry Road bridge over Conewago Creek as the Gary L. Crone Memorial Bridge now sits with the state Senate following unanimous passage by the state House.

House Committee Passes Diamond’s Bill to Combat Welfare Fraud

Mar. 27, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee today unanimously passed legislation authored by Rep. Diamond (R-Lebanon) that would increase the efficiency of removing deceased persons from the PACE and PACENET databases by requiring greater communication between state departments.