Kauffman Legislation to be Signed into Law to Better Protect PA Youth

Jun. 28, 2017 /

WHAT: Legislation authored by Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), that will place stronger penalties on individuals who endanger children in their care, will be signed into law by the governor. The legislation was drafted following the tragic death of 11-month-old Heath Ryder in Franklin County. Heath was killed by a 9-year-old girl while in the care of an adult caregiver. The girl was left unsupervised with the infant when the incident occurred. Although the girl was charged and went through the juvenile court system, the adult faced lesser charges, due to limitations in the law at that time.

House Finance Committee Holds Informational Hearing on Wheeland Vape Tax Legislation

Jun. 27, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation designed to drop the current 40 percent wholesale tax on electronic cigarettes and vapor products and replace it with a 5-cent-per-milliliter retail tax was the subject of an informational hearing today by the House Finance Committee, according to the bill’s author Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming.)

Coal Industry Jobs Protected Under Gabler Legislation

Jun. 27, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) to protect jobs in Pennsylvania’s coal industry during difficult economic times passed the State House on Monday. House Bill 1333 may now be considered by the state Senate.

Saccone’s Stolen Valor Legislation Signed into Law

Jun. 27, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation by Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny/Washington) that will prohibit anyone to economically benefit from lying about military service or receiving decorations without merit was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday.

Bill to Position Students for Success After College Passes House, Cutler Says

Jun. 26, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation drafted by Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) to better position prospective college students for success after graduation was passed unanimously by the House today. The bill would make readily available an online resource to help them choose a college or university that best meets their financial needs and prepares them for in-demand careers.

House State Government Committee to Convene Second Public Hearing on Alleged Regulatory Overreach by Susquehanna River Basin Commission

Jun. 23, 2017 /

(R-Butler) will convene a second public hearing to receive testimony and investigate concerns of alleged regulatory overreach by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission. These include duplicative testing, excessive fees and fines on local municipalities and businesses, as well as the disregard of the professional opinions of Pennsylvania licensed hydrologists and engineers.

Phillips-Hill, House Committee To Hear Testimony On Alleged Overreach By Susquehanna River Basin Commission

Jun. 23, 2017 /

WHAT: State Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Township) and fellow members of the House State Government Committee will hold a public hearing to examine claims of questionable activity by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC). Testifiers will discuss SRBC actions that have led to higher-than-expected customer water bills and wasting of taxpayer dollars through excessive fees and repetition of services.

Boback’s Bill Expanding Hunting and Fishing Opportunities for Military Personnel Advances

Jun. 22, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – A bill introduced by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) unanimously passed the House on Wednesday. The bill would authorize the state attorney general to enter into reciprocal agreements with other states allowing active duty military fishing and hunting licenses to be recognized as resident licenses in any state participating in such an agreement.