Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Ward’s Bill to Honor Purple Heart/Combat Wounded Veterans With Motorcycle License Plate Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Judy Ward (R-Blair) to allow motorcycles to display a Purple Heart/Combat Wounded Veteran registration plate, as long as the owner is a recipient of the military decoration, has passed both the House and Senate and is now on its way to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Dush Urges Final Action on Legislation to Dismiss Standardized Testing as Mandatory Graduation Requirement]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) is urging final action on legislation, advanced by the PA House last week, that would remove the heavy focus on standardized testing as a requirement to graduate high school and instead allow students various options to show proficiency in pursuing their own career paths (Senate Bill 1095).
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Charlton Bill to Help Homeowners Replace Dangerous Lateral Pipelines Sent to Governor]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation introduced by Rep. Alex Charlton (R-Delaware) to allow water and wastewater utilities to replace lateral pipelines leading to homes when there is a public health issue has passed the Senate.
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Rader Leaf Collection Mandate Relief Bill One Step Away from Becoming Law]()
HARRISBURG – Local taxpayers are just one step away from potentially saving money after the state Senate on Wednesday approved legislation introduced by Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) that would enable certain municipalities to opt out of expensive leaf collection programs.
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Barrar’s Bill to Reimburse Ambulance Companies Heads to the Governor]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation drafted by Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) that would require ambulance companies to be reimbursed for providing medical treatment, even if the patient is not transported to a hospital, was successfully voted on concurrence by the House.
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Owlett Supports Passage of Bill to Reimburse Ambulance Companies]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) today supported passage of legislation that would require ambulance companies be reimbursed for providing medical treatment, even if the patient is not transported to a hospital. House Bill 1013 now goes to the governor to be signed into law.
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Nesbit’s Bill Requiring Electronic Prescriptions of Opioids Goes to Governor]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler) said today that legislation he sponsored to require opioids to be prescribed electronically will not only bring consistency in the way prescriptions are filled, but will also prevent the fraudulent use of prescription pads to fuel the opioid crisis
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Bill to Aid Ambulance Companies Heads to Governor’s Desk, Causer Says]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania ambulance companies would be reimbursed for providing treatment, even if no transport takes place, under legislation approved by the House and on its way to the governor’s desk, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint).
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![State Bails Out Mismanaged PWSA with Taxpayer Dollars]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) responded to the state bailout of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) with $50 million in taxpayer money from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Quinn Bill to Clarify Hotel Tax with Online Travel Companies Endorsed by State House, Goes to Governor]()
HARRISBURG – To help ensure fairness within the travel industry, Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) has secured House approval of her legislation that would update and clarify the collection of the hotel occupancy tax from online travel companies.
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Toohil’s Bill Banning the Sale of Certain Cough Medicines to Minors Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne), that would prohibit the sale of over-the-counter cough medicines containing dextromethorphan (DXM) to minors, on Wednesday was passed unanimously by the Senate and sent to the governor’s desk for his signature.
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![O’Neill Distressed Neighborhoods Assistance Legislation Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG –Legislation, authored by Rep. Bernie O’Neill (R-Bucks), which would expand a program that encourages revitalization of distressed neighborhoods is headed to the governor’s desk.
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Phillips-Hill Backs Suicide Prevention Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would establish support systems to help college students in times of crisis is on the verge of becoming law in Pennsylvania, according to state Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Township). This follows unanimous passage in both the state House and Senate
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Marsico Applauds House Passage of Safe Harbor Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Much-needed legislation to protect child victims of human trafficking from criminal prosecution is on its way to the governor’s desk, said Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Lower Paxton), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Senate Passes Delozier Bill to Notify Courts of Child Abuse Allegations in PFA Proceedings]()
HARRISBURG – For the third time this year, legislation authored by Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) is headed to the governor for his approval.
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Moul Landowner Liability Bill on Way to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – On Wednesday night, the House concurred in Senate amendments to Rep. Dan Moul’s (R-Adams) landowner liability bill, setting up Moul’s landowner protection bill to becom
Oct. 16, 2018 /
![Eric Roe Introduces Legislation to Provide Convenient Voting Opportunities for People with Disabilities]()
HARRISBURG – To address the problems encountered by many Pennsylvanians who have difficulty accessing their polling places, Rep. Eric Roe (R-Chester) introduced legislation to allow curbside voting for people with disabilities as already permitted in 24 other states.
Oct. 16, 2018 /
![Dush Supports Bill to Expand PACENET Prescription Coverage to More Than 17,000 PA Seniors]()
HARRISBURG — Last week, Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) joined with his House colleagues in unanimously advancing legislation (House Bill 270) which would increase the income eligibility guidelines for the PACENET program, extending prescription drug coverage to more than 17,000 older Pennsylvanians.
Oct. 16, 2018 /
![Turzai Issues Statement on the Passing of Rep. Sid Kavulich]()
HARRISBURG – House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) released the following statement on the passing of Rep. Sid Kavulich (D-Lackawanna):
Oct. 16, 2018 / Press Release
![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.