Jun. 19, 2018 /
![House Endorses Clarification for Medical Marijuana Research, Watson Says]()
HARRISBURG – To help ensure that research projects involving medical marijuana are not unduly delayed by ongoing litigation, Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th) today applauded the passage of her legislation that would clarify the legislative intent behind the research portion of the state’s medical marijuana law.
Jun. 19, 2018 /
![Judiciary Committee Approves Public Safety, Firearms Legislation, Says Marsico]()
HARRISBURG – House Judiciary Committee Majority Chairman Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) today led the committee in approving legislation addressing public safety, violence and Pennsylvania’s firearms laws.
Jun. 19, 2018 /
![House Committee Approves Nelson Bill Addressing Gun Rights of the Mentally Ill]()
HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee today reported out legislation sponsored by Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Hempfield) that would balance the right to bear arms with the need to prevent those with mental health issues from possessing firearms.
Jun. 19, 2018 /
![Committee Approves Grove Bill to Streamline State Government]()
HARRISBURG – In continuing efforts to streamline state government so it works more efficiently and cost effectively for taxpayers, the House State Government Committee on Tuesday approved legislation by Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) to merge the Budget Office, the Department of General Services, the Office of Administration and the governor’s Office of Policy and Planning into one agency.
Jun. 19, 2018 /
![Agency Unification Bills Pass House Committee]()
HARRISBURG – The House State Government Committee today advanced a series of state agency unification bills which seek to save taxpayer dollars and improve the delivery of services to Pennsylvanians, said Rep. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland), author of one of the measures.
Jun. 19, 2018 /
![Christiana Legislation Would Ensure Upkeep of Veterans’ Graves]()
HARRISBURG – The House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today unanimously advanced a package of legislation, authored by Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver/Washington), which would ensure proper upkeep of the graves of Pennsylvania veterans.
Jun. 19, 2018 /
![Stephens Landmark Gun Bill Passes House Judiciary Committee]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to help families and law enforcement better prevent suicides and gun violence has passed the House Judiciary Committee.
Jun. 19, 2018 /
![House Approves Ortitay Resolution to Bring Awareness to Opioid Usage by Construction Workers]()
HARRISBURG — The House today unanimously supported Rep. Jason Ortitay’s (R-Washington/Allegheny) resolution declaring the week of July 22, as “Construction Opioid Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania.
Jun. 19, 2018 /
![Stephens Landmark Gun Bill Passes House Judiciary Committee]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to help families and law enforcement better prevent suicides and gun violence has passed the House Judiciary Committee.
Jun. 18, 2018 /
![House Approves Resolutions to Address Workplace Harassment, Misconduct]()
HARRISBURG – The House today approved two resolutions, authored by Reps. Marcy Toepel (R-Montgomery), Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), to further safeguard employees and any individual who works for government or at the state Capitol from sexual and workplace-related harassment.
Jun. 18, 2018 /
![House Approves Education Committee School Safety Measures, Hickernell and Fee Say]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives has voted to pass two pieces of school safety legislation that had been debated and approved by the House Education Committee just two weeks ago, said committee chairman Dave Hickernell (R-Lancaster/Dauphin).
Jun. 18, 2018 /
![House Advances Lawrence Bill to Speed Process for Obtaining Birth Certificates]()
HARRISBURG – Today, the House voted 191-1 to approve legislation sponsored by Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster) that aims to prevent unreasonable delays in getting birth certificates to citizens who need them.
Jun. 18, 2018 /
![House Committee to Examine Possibility of Child Advocate Ombudsman]()
WHAT: The House Children and Youth Committee, led by Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th), will convene a public hearing on legislation she is sponsoring to create a child advocate ombudsman. Under the measure, House Bill 1311, the office would be housed within the Office of the Attorney General.
Jun. 15, 2018 /
![Local Lawmakers, Nonprofits to Recognize Rare Disease Awareness Day]()
WHAT: Rep. Marcy Toepel (R-Montgomery) has partnered with Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), the National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD) and Life Sciences Pennsylvania for Rare Disease Awareness Day in the Commonwealth. One of the 7,000 rare diseases affects one in 10 Americans.
Jun. 15, 2018 /
![Barrar, House Committee to Vote on Measure to Honor Lost Service Members]()
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 four pieces of legislation:
Jun. 14, 2018 /
![Mehaffie Appointed to House Professional Licensure Committee]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) today announced he has been appointed to serve on the House Professional Licensure Committee for the remainder of the 2017-18 legislative session. In addition, he continues to serve on the House Local Government, Gaming Oversight, and Game and Fisheries committees.
Jun. 14, 2018 /
![PIAA Legislative Oversight Committee to Hold Hearing on Public, Private Sports]()
WHAT: Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), chairman of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Legislative Oversight Committee, will hold a public hearing on separate championships, boundary and non-boundary schools, and classification of sports.
Jun. 13, 2018 /
![Bernstine Appointed to Bipartisan Budget Watchdog Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Furthering his opportunities to be involved in shaping some of the most critical fiscal issues facing the Commonwealth, State Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) Tuesday was appointed by House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) to replace outgoing state Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver/Washington) on one of the General Assembly’s most influential watchdog committees.
Jun. 13, 2018 /
![House Approves Bill Ensuring Fairness in the Lodging Industry, Heffley Says]()
HARRISBURG – To bring Pennsylvania’s statutes up to speed with ever-changing technology, the House today passed legislation by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) to require online booking sites, such as Airbnb and Home Away, to register with the Department of Revenue to ensure hotel taxes are fairly collected.
Jun. 13, 2018 /
![Turzai Calls for Harrisburg to Remain in Act 47 Recovery]()
HARRISBURG – House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today said that the city of Harrisburg should remain in its Act 47 status while retaining the ability to tax those who live and work in the city at the elevated levels permissible under the act.