House Adopts Toohil’s “Donate Life Month” Resolution

Apr. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today unanimously adopted House Resolution 209, legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) that designates April 2017 as “National Donate Life Month” in Pennsylvania.

Leaders Laud Passage of Debt Reform and Reduction Measure

Apr. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – A measure aimed at reducing Pennsylvania’s debt burden passed the House and now heads to the Senate for consideration, Appropriations Chairman Stan Saylor (R-York) and Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) said today.

House Approves Mackenzie Bill to Provide Better Protection of Local Tax Dollars

Apr. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Local tax collectors take on a great responsibility and work many hours ensuring proper collection of taxes; however, with little clarity in current law as to best practices, mistakes and misuse of the system can occur. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) has crafted legislation approved by the House of Representatives to correct current oversights in the law.

Watson’s Task Force on Opioid Impact on Children Earns House Approval

Apr. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – As a way to help address the growing number of babies born addicted to opioids and to better protect children living in homes with addicted parents, the House unanimously endorsed a proposal today to establish a task force to study the impact of the crisis on infants and young children, said Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th), sponsor of the proposal.

Mako Votes in Favor of House Budget

Apr. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) joined his colleagues in approving a $31.52 billion Fiscal Year 2017-18 state budget on Tuesday. He issued the followed statement in response:

Irvin Supports State Budget Plan That Cuts Spending, Dedicates Funding to School Students

Apr. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Mifflin/Centre) offered the following statement after joining the majority of his colleagues in the House of Representatives on Tuesday in passing a $31.52 billion state budget proposal that funds the core functions of government, doesn’t raise taxes, and continues to invest additional dollars in areas such as education and human services:

Toohil Supports Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Bill

Apr. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today joined a majority of her House colleagues in passing legislation to restore mandatory minimum sentences for drug and gun offenses in Pennsylvania.

Rader Pleased With Budget Progress

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) today issued the following statement after the House voted 114-84 to pass House Bill 218, the 2017-18 budget bill:

Metzgar Bill to Repeal Death Tax on Children Passes House

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG - – The House of Representatives today advanced legislation, sponsored by Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset), to eliminate the inheritance tax rate for transfers of property from a parent to a child age 21 or younger. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Jozwiak Backs Budget Approved in State House

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks) today issued the following statement after voting for the state budget that was approved by the state House and now makes its way to the state Senate for consideration:

McGinnis Rejects House Budget Bill for Failing to Address Pension Crisis

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. John McGinnis (R-Blair) today voted against House Bill 218, the budget bill for fiscal year 2017-18 which was passed by the House of Representatives by a vote of 114-84. The spending plan totals $31.52 billion, which is $815 million less than Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal, and includes no tax increases or borrowing.

Ortitay Pleased with House Budget Plan

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to the House passing a $31.52 billion Fiscal Year 2017-18 state budget:

Gillen Votes for Budget Bill Advanced by House

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks/Lancaster) today in Harrisburg released the following statement after voting in favor of the budget bill approved by the state House:

James Votes for Budget Approved by House

Apr. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) today issued the following statement after voting for the state budget bill approved by the House that now heads to the state Senate: