House Children and Youth Committee to Consider Mandated Reporter, Adoption Bills

Sep. 24, 2018 /

WHAT: The House Children and Youth Committee, led by Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th), will hold a voting meeting to consider House Bill 2641 (sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens, R-Montgomery), which would increase the penalties for mandated reporters who continue to fail to report suspected child abuse and broadens the “continuing course of action” provision; and Senate Bill 1129 (sponsored by Sen. John DiSanto, R-Dauphin/Perry), which would expedite the procedures for the relinquishment or termination of parental rights in the course of the legal process to adopt a child in Pennsylvania.

Bill to Make Workers Aware of Their Rights Heads for Floor Vote, Klunk says

Sep. 24, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – In order to ensure public sector employees know their rights, the House Labor and Industry Committee today approved legislation, House Bill 2571, by Rep. Kate Klunk (R-York) to require government employers to alert impacted workers of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Janus vs. AFSCME decision.

House Insurance Committee to Hold Voting Meeting, Learn More about Consumer Access

Sep. 21, 2018 /

WHAT: The House Insurance Committee, led by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), will hold a voting meeting to consider Senate Bill 1003, which would require reimbursement for emergency medical services (EMS) by prohibiting a managed care plan from denying a claim solely because the patient/enrollee was not transported or refused to be transported. Additionally, the proposal would require Medicaid to pay for the same services required under this act and require sufficient funds be appropriated each fiscal year for the payment of the services.

Barrar and Committees to Consider Certification of Fire Equipment Distributors

Sep. 20, 2018 /

WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, and Sen. Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny), chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will conduct an informational meeting about the certification of fire equipment distributors.

Schemel Outlines Proposal for Resolving Past Cases of Child Sexual Abuse

Sep. 17, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to bridge the gap between conflicting House and Senate proposals addressing past cases of child sexual abuse, Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) today at a Capitol news conference unveiled his proposal for a comprehensive solution which avoids costly and time-consuming litigation.

Grove Invited to Speak at National Conference on Improving State Budgeting

Sep. 14, 2018 /

WEST MANCHESTER ¬– Since taking office, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York County) has focused on innovative financial solutions to help bring financial sustainability, transparency and budget process reform to the Commonwealth. On Monday, Sept. 17, Grove will be part of a panel of five budget experts during a conference hosted by the Volcker Alliance, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Pew Charitable Trusts and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.

Turzai Comments on Passing of Judge Bob Colville

Sep. 14, 2018 /

PITTSBURGH– Speaker of the Pennsylvania House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement upon the passing of former Allegheny County District Attorney and Superior Court Judge Bob Colville:

Quinn’s Telemedicine Bill Subject of House Hearing

Sep. 14, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Looking to increase quality and access while reducing health care costs, the House Professional Licensure Committee on Wednesday held an extensive public hearing on the issue of telemedicine, said Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks), author of a House bill that seeks to expand this emerging option for health care delivery.

A Different Approach to the Clergy Child Sexual Assault Crisis

Sep. 13, 2018 /

WHAT: Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) will discuss a legislative proposal regarding child sexual assault cases brought to light by the recently released grand jury report. Schemel will detail a third way to address child abuse for the victims barred by the statute of limitations, one which can bring competing ideas from the House and Senate together to end years of ping-ponging legislation.