Jun. 06, 2018 /
![House Committee OKs Christiana Bill to Expand PA Sunshine Act]()
HARRISBURG – Raising the bar of transparency and accountability at all levels of government, the House State Government Committee today voted to approve legislation, authored by Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver/Washington), which would expand Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act.
Jun. 06, 2018 /
![Lawmakers, EMS Personnel Rally to Save Our Ambulance Services]()
HARRISBURG – Lawmakers and EMS personnel from across the Commonwealth gathered on the steps of the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg Wednesday, issuing a call to action on legislation that would address some of the financial challenges facing ambulance companies across the state.
Jun. 06, 2018 /
![Kampf, Toepel and Harper Sponsor Bill to Protect Open Space from Eminent Domain Law]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Warren Kampf (R-Montgomery/Chester) joined Reps. Marcy Toepel (R-Montgomery) and Kate Harper (R-Montgomery) in introducing legislation to limit the use of eminent domain on land that has been set aside to be used as green or open space.
Jun. 05, 2018 /
![Brown’s Bill to Establish the Hospice and Home Health Prescription Medication Disposal Act Approved by House]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rosemary M. Brown’s (R-Monroe/Pike) legislation to authorize home health and hospice agencies to properly dispose of unused medications following a patient’s discharge or death, so long as permission is given by the patient or the patient’s family member, caregiver or health care representative. The House approved the bill on Monday.
Jun. 05, 2018 /
![Turzai to Celebrate Wine Sales at Weis Markets’ Enola Store]()
WHAT: Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) will join House colleagues to celebrate the second anniversary of Act 39 of 2016. The law, the ABC and Wine Privatization Act, made sweeping changes to Pennsylvania’s Liquor Code, loosening restrictions on alcohol sales and bringing the state’s wine and spirits system into the 21st century. Turzai will also discuss additional reforms outlined in his House Bill 975.
Jun. 05, 2018 /
![House Committee OKs Bloom Bill to Strengthen Protections for Young Abuse Victims]()
HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee today advanced legislation intended to help give young crime victims a fair chance at holding their perpetrators accountable, said state Rep. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland), author of the measure.
Jun. 05, 2018 /
![O’Neal Takes Oath of Office at Capitol Ceremony]()
HARRISBURG – Surrounded by wife, Julia, and their two children, Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today took the oath of office to represent the people of the 48th District in Washington County. He is committed to working to properly fund addiction treatment, create and protect jobs, improve infrastructure and reform state government.
Jun. 05, 2018 /
![Causer Bill to Address Conventional Oil and Gas Industry Oversight Earns House Approval]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) today applauded House passage of his legislation to ensure reasonable, responsible oversight of the conventional oil and gas industry that will both protect the environment and ensure the 160-year-old industry can grow and thrive in the Commonwealth.
Jun. 05, 2018 /
![Owlett Takes Oath of Office as State Representative of 68th District]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) took the oath of office today during a special ceremony in the House chamber. He was elected to office during a special election May 15 following the retirement of former Rep. Matt Baker.
Jun. 05, 2018 /
![Ellis Announces House Commerce Committee Meeting on June 6]()
WHAT: House Commerce Committee Chairman Brian Ellis (R-Butler) announced a voting meeting to consider House Bill 2453, his bill to amend the Check Casher Licensing Act to make updated changes, including license renewal, check cashing terms and penalties. The committee will also consider House Bill 1360, sponsored by Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks), which seeks to ensure that funds donated to charitable organizations reach their intended recipient.
Jun. 05, 2018 /
![Charlton, Solomon Bill to Establish Commission to Plan America’s 250th Birthday Passes Senate]()
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Alex Charlton (R-Springfield) and Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia) today announced their bill to establish the Pennsylvania Semiquincentennial Commission passed the Senate.
Jun. 04, 2018 /
![Lawmakers, EMS Providers Rally to Save Our Ambulance Services]()
WHAT: Members of the House and Senate will be joined by dozens of EMS personnel from across the Commonwealth at a press conference to rally support for legislation to increase reimbursements for services provided by ambulance companies. The specific focus will be on House Bill 699, which would increase Medicaid reimbursement rates, and House Bill 1013/Senate Bill 1003, which would require reimbursement for treatment provided when no transport takes place.
Jun. 04, 2018 /
![House Ag Committee to Discuss Fertilizer Law Changes]()
WHAT: The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), is hosting a public hearing on Senate Bill 792, legislation to change fertilizer laws in the Commonwealth.
Jun. 04, 2018 /
![Barrar, House Committee to Vote on Bill to Expand Employment Discrimination Protections for Military Personnel]()
WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will hold a committee meeting to vote on three bills:
May. 31, 2018 /
![Causer Calls for Audit of PENNVEST Transactions]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) has introduced a resolution calling on Auditor General Eugene DePasquale to conduct a thorough audit of more than 100 nonpoint source management transactions approved by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).
May. 31, 2018 /
![PUC Announces Rate Reductions, Says Warner and Dowling]()
LEMONT FURNACE – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) and Rep. Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) announced today that Pennsylvania Utility Company (PUC) has issued an actual rate reduction by company following the commission’s executive order to provide monthly credits to consumers totaling more than $320 million per year for 17 major utilities. The actual rate reduction can be found here.
May. 30, 2018 /
![Tobash And Torsella To Lead Public Pension Management And Asset Investment Review Commission]()
Harrisburg, PA – State Representative Mike Tobash, Chair, and Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella, Vice-Chair, of the Public Pension Management and Asset Investment Review Commission (PPMAIRC) today conducted an organizational meeting to initiate a review of the Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) and the Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS).
May. 30, 2018 /
![House Health Committee Chair Rapp, Rep. Cox Advance Legislation Barring Convicted Drug Kingpins from State Welfare Rolls]()
HARRISBURG – As part of an ongoing effort to help contain costs and bring about real reform to Pennsylvania’s welfare system, PA House Health Committee Chairman Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) convened a voting meeting last week to advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks/Lancaster) which would prevent criminals convicted of distributing drugs from receiving welfare benefits.
May. 25, 2018 /
![Maloney Announces Passage of Legislation Establishing First Responders Day in Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives yesterday voted 175-0 in favor of legislation designating Sept. 27 of each year as “First Responders Day” in Pennsylvania, Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) announced.
May. 24, 2018 /
![House Committee Approves Heffley Bill to Level Playing Field]()
HARRISBURG – To keep up with the new ways people book overnight lodging, the House Tourism and Recreational Development Committee approved today legislation by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) to ensure online rental websites, such as Airbnb and Homeaway, are paying their taxes like their competitors.