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.
Oct. 15, 2018 /
![Speaker Turzai, Lawmakers Applaud Bill to Address Harrisburg Financial Issues]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and Reps. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) and Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) applauded the passage of bipartisan legislation to address the city of Harrisburg’s financial issues through a reasonable and responsible approach.
Oct. 15, 2018 /
![Former Rep. Jeff Coy Remembered in House Chamber, Says Kauffman]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) today paid tribute to his predecessor, Rep. Jeff Coy who passed away on June 4 of this year. Coy represented the 89th Legislative District in Franklin and Cumberland counties from 1982 to 2004. During his tenure, he served as both Democratic Caucus chairman and secretary.
Oct. 15, 2018 /
![Rothman Legislation Relieving Harrisburg from Act 47 Status and Banning Commuter Tax Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – The House voted 185-5 to pass legislation authored by Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) that relieves the city of Harrisburg from “distressed” financial status and prohibits a commuter tax on the 45,000 non-residents who commute to the city every day.
Oct. 15, 2018 /
![Kaufer Named to Select Subcommittee Tasked with Modernizing Tax Laws]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced today that he was appointed to serve on the House Finance Committee’s Select Subcommittee on Tax Modernization and Reform.
Oct. 15, 2018 /
![Barrar, Committee Discuss Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Fire Companies]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) and other members of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committees held a public meeting about House Bill 2522, which would amend the Workers’ Compensation Act of 1915 to provide for self-insurance groups among volunteer fire companies.
Oct. 15, 2018 /
![Pickett, House Insurance Committee Learn More about Rural Health Care Partnership]()
HARRISBURG – To help ensure the viability of rural hospitals across the state, the House Insurance Committee held an informational meeting on Monday to learn more about an innovative state model gaining national attention, said Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), author of the legislation and chairman of the committee.
Oct. 15, 2018 /
![Turzai Issues Statement on the Passing of Rep. Mike O’Brien]()
HARRISBURG – House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) released the following statement on the passing of Rep. Mike O’Brien (D-Philadelphia):
Oct. 15, 2018 /
![Metcalfe Calls Out Commissioner Marks, Wolf Administration for Hiding the Truth on Illegally Voting Foreign Nationals]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House State Government Committee Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler), today convened a public hearing focusing on the ongoing efforts to protect and improve election integrity throughout the Commonwealth.
Oct. 15, 2018 /
![Lawmakers, Animal Advocates Urge Support for Animal Protection Bills, Farry Says]()
WHAT: State Rep. Frank Farry will join with other lawmakers and animal advocacy groups to urge Senate passage of his legislation, known as the Motor Vehicle Extreme Heat Protection Act (House Bill 1216), which would prohibit the confinement of a dog or cat in an unattended motor vehicle in a manner that would endanger the health and well-being of the animal.
Oct. 15, 2018 /
![Long Overdue Organ Donor Bill Prepared to Become Law, Says Phillips-Hill]()
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania became a leader in organ donation advocacy 24 years ago with the passage of landmark legislation that created a set of best practices. According to state Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Township), the General Assembly has sent Gov. Tom Wolf a much-needed update of Act 102 of 1994 for his signature.
Oct. 12, 2018 /
![Quinn Issues Statement on Signing of Landmark Domestic Violence Protection Bill]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks), author of House Bill 2060, issued the following statement this afternoon after learning of the governor’s intent to sign the bill today:
Oct. 12, 2018 /
![Pyle’s ‘Peeping Tom’ Drones Legislation Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Pyle’s (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana) legislation to prevent spying by drones, House Bill 1346 now Act 78 of 2018, was signed into law today by Gov. Tom Wolf. The primary intent of the bill is to protect public privacy by increasing the criminal penalties for using unmanned aircraft, often referred to as drones, to spy on or conduct surveillance of someone in a private place.
Oct. 12, 2018 /
![House Committee to Examine Program Proposal to Assist Rural Hospitals]()
WHAT: The House Insurance Committee, led by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), will hold an informational meeting to learn more about legislation Pickett has sponsored to establish the Rural Health Redesign Center, a public-private partnership, which will administer the PA Rural Health Program.
Oct. 12, 2018 /
![Stephens’ Bill to Eliminate Water Surcharge and Fund PFC Cleanup for Upper Dublin and Neighboring Towns Gains House Approval]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Thursday approved Rep. Todd Stephens’ (R-Montgomery) legislation creating a remediation program to address the costs involved with clean up of the land and water at the former Willow Grove Naval Air Station in Horsham Township.
Oct. 12, 2018 /
![House Committee to Examine Program Proposal to Assist Rural Hospitals]()
WHAT: The House Insurance Committee, led by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), will hold an informational meeting to learn more about legislation Pickett has sponsored to establish the Rural Health Redesign Center, a public-private partnership, which will administer the PA Rural Health Program. With up to 30 rural hospitals at risk of closure, this program would help strengthen rural hospitals, keep jobs local and increase access to health care. Rural hospitals are currently paid in an unpredictable manner that leaves many suffering financially. Through the program, rural hospitals would transition to a payment model that would provide a stable and steady stream of revenue, allowing these vital health care facilities to better plan the types of health services their communities need.