Oct. 22, 2018 /
![Two Lawrence Bills on Governor’s Desk for Approval]()
HARRISBURG – Two bills authored by Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster) advanced to the governor’s desk last week after passing the state Senate. Both pieces of legislation saw broad, bipartisan support in both chambers.
Oct. 22, 2018 /
![Barrar’s Bill to Authorize Tow Truck Lights and Increase Safety Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) that would better protect tow truck operators by authorizing the use of emergency lights to increase other drivers’ visibility was recently signed into law.
Oct. 19, 2018 /
![Cumberland County Veteran Honored in Tallman Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Will Tallman (R-Cumberland/Adams) that would celebrate the life of a Cumberland County veteran who died in the line of duty awaits Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature following passage of Senate Bill 1156.
Oct. 19, 2018 /
![Turzai Urges Governor to Sign Bipartisan Debt Reduction Measure]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) urged Gov. Tom Wolf to sign House Bill 83, which passed with bipartisan support in the House and Senate.
Oct. 19, 2018 /
![Dowling’s Medical Assistance Reform Vetoed by Gov. Wolf]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) was disappointed to learn that Gov. Tom Wolf chose to veto his Medical Assistance Work Requirements legislation, House Bill 2138, which would have aided Pennsylvanians on Medical Assistance in gaining their independence and rising out of poverty.
Oct. 19, 2018 /
![Bill Expanding Prescription Drug Assistance Program on Governor’s Desk, Causer Says]()
HARRISBURG – An estimated 17,000 additional Pennsylvanians could be eligible for prescription drug assistance from the state under legislation approved by the House and sent to the governor last week, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint).
Oct. 18, 2018 /
![Tallman Welcomes EMS Reimbursement Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – According to state Rep. Will Tallman (R-Adams/Cumberland), help is on the way for Pennsylvania’s emergency medical service (EMS) providers following unanimous passage of House Bill 1013 on Wednesday.
Oct. 18, 2018 /
![Knowles Bill to Punish Intimidating Camera Use in Courtrooms Goes to Governor]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) to establish a penalty for the unlawful use of a camera, recording device or any other electronic device in a courthouse facility (House Bill 149) was unanimously advanced by the Pennsylvania House on Wednesday.
Oct. 18, 2018 /
![Three Major Farry Bills Headed to Governor’s Desk - PACENET expansion and pet protection measures included]()
HARRISBURG — As the 2017-18 legislation session wraps up, three major pieces of legislation, authored by Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), are headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law, including measures to extend prescription drug coverage for seniors, protect pets left unattended in hot cars and enhance sentencing for certain DUI and vehicular crimes.
Oct. 18, 2018 /
![Assistance for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Heads to Governor’s Desk, Watson Reports]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that will assist grandparents raising their grandchildren better access resources is one step away from becoming state law, according to Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th), who authored the proposal.
Oct. 18, 2018 /
![Sankey Amends Legislation to Honor Philipsburg Native]()
HARRISBURG – The effort by state Rep. Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) to honor a Clearfield County resident who tragically died in a construction accident more than 50 years ago is a signature away from being successful following Wednesday’s passage of Senate Bill 1156.
Oct. 18, 2018 /
![Greiner Lauds Senators Rafferty and Martin for Passage of Crucial DUI Bill]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) today congratulated Sens. John Rafferty (R-Berks/Chester/Montgomery) and Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) on passage of important DUI legislation that Greiner had also been working on in the House during the last two legislative sessions.
Oct. 18, 2018 /
![House Passes Everett Resolution Recognizing November as “Infant Safe Sleep Month” in Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG – The House unanimously passed a resolution authored by Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union), that designates the month of November 2018 as “Infant Safe Sleep Month” in Pennsylvania.
Oct. 18, 2018 /
![Dowling’s Medical Assistance Work Requirements Bill Going to the Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matt Dowling’s (R-Fayette/Somerset) House Bill 2138, which would require work or community engagement as a condition of eligibility for Medical Assistance for able-bodied recipients, has been passed by the Pennsylvania Senate and is headed to the governor’s desk for his signature.
Oct. 18, 2018 /
![Wentling Bill to Clarify ATV Safety Standards Goes to Governor for Signature]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation by Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) to clarify language in federal guidelines for youth all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riders is heading to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Quinn Student Debt Legislation Headed to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware), which would help college students track their student loan debt and make more informed decisions about borrowing, is now on its way to becoming law.
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Murt Bill to Reform Standards for Receiving Mental Health Treatment Sent to Governor]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation introduced by Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery) to change the standards used to help families intervene when someone with a mental illness is too sick to seek treatment has passed the Senate and has been sent to Gov. Tom Wolf.
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Senate Approves Saccone’s Legislation Addressing License Suspensions for Non-Driving Convictions]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny/Washington) today applauded Senate passage of House Bill 163, legislation he sponsored which would remove the driver’s license suspension for non-driving-related drug convictions and six other crimes. In April, the House overwhelming passed the legislation.
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Hahn Backs Bill to Expand Spinal Cord Research]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would increase funding for spinal cord injury research is headed to Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk, according to Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township), following today’s passage of Senate Bill 31 by the House.
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Charlton Backs Bill to Create Grant Program to Support Research on Spinal Cord Injuries]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Alex Charlton (R-Delaware) joined a bipartisan majority of his House colleagues in passing Senate Bill 31 to create a research grant program aimed at discovering new and innovative treatments and rehabilitative efforts for spinal cord disabilities.