Jun. 14, 2016 /
![House Leaders Call on Senate to Pass, Governor to Sign Pension Reform]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and House Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana) today applauded the strong bipartisan passage of a critical public employee pension reform bill and called on the Senate to pass and Gov. Tom Wolf to sign Senate Bill 1071.
Jun. 14, 2016 /
![Kampf Backs Pension Reform to Better Protect Taxpayers]()
HARRISBURG-- Rep Warren Kampf (R-Montgomery/Chester) joined a majority of his House colleagues in passing a public pension reform bill that would place new state workers and public school employees into a new hybrid retirement benefit which includes a mandatory defined contribution of 401(k)-type plan.
Jun. 14, 2016 /
![Ortitay Supports Bipartisan Pension Reform]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced the passage of bipartisan reform of the state’s public pension systems. Currently, the State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) and the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) have a joint debt of more than $50 billion, and are at serious risk for failing.
Jun. 14, 2016 /
![Millard Announces Bipartisan Passage of Needed Pension Reform]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. David Millard (R-Berwick) today joined the majority of his colleagues in the House in passing needed reform of the state’s public pension systems. Currently, the State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) and the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) have a joint debt of more than $50 billion.
Jun. 14, 2016 /
![Benninghoff Announces Passage of Necessary Pension Reform]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) today announced the House passed necessary reform of the state’s public pension systems. The State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) and the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) have reached crisis status with a joint debt of more than $50 billion.
Jun. 14, 2016 /
![Warner Votes for Bipartisan Pension Reform]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) today joined the majority of his colleagues in the House in approving reforms to the state’s public pension systems. Currently, the State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) and the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) have a joint debt of more than $50 billion.
Jun. 14, 2016 /
![Lancaster County House Republican Delegation Supports Taxpayer Savings to be Generated by Pension Reform]()
HARRISBURG – The Lancaster County House Republican Delegation this afternoon voted for forward momentum in protecting taxpayers from rising property taxes and safeguarding retirement benefits earned by current retirees and employees in the Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) and the State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS). The public pension reform measure would create a hybrid 401(k)-style and cash balance plan only for future state and school employees who first begin service on Jan. 1, 2018, or July 1, 2018, respectively.
Jun. 14, 2016 /
![James Votes for Bill to Preserve Pension Systems and Save Taxpayers Money]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) today voted for a bill approved by the state House in Harrisburg that would strengthen the pension systems for government workers and teachers while saving taxpayers money.
Jun. 14, 2016 /
![House Votes to Bring Modern Changes to PA Bingo Law, Klunk Says]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to help licensed community groups raise needed funds, the House of Representatives today overwhelmingly approved legislation to update the state’s Bingo Law, said Rep. Kate Klunk (R-York), author of the bill.
Jun. 14, 2016 /
![Tobash Pleased with Historic House Passage of Meaningful Public Pension Reform]()
HARRISBURG – In continuing his efforts to address Pennsylvania’s massive public pension debt, which totals more than $56 billion, Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) joined the majority of his House colleagues in favorably voting for a pension reform plan, which he has sponsored. Tobash’s plan takes an important step in implementing public pension reform. Current employees are not affected, and billions in savings are expected as the state moves its pension systems into the 21st century.
Jun. 14, 2016 /
![Saccone Votes To Reform Pennsylvania’s Public Pension System]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny/Washington) issued the following statement after the House voted 136-59 to pass a historic pension reform bill which will address Pennsylvania’s staggering nearly $60 billion pension deficit:
Jun. 14, 2016 /
![Heffley Praises Historic Pension Reform]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) issued the following statement after the House voted 136-59 to pass a historic pension reform bill:
Jun. 14, 2016 /
![House Advances Petri Bill to Ease Adoptions in Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG – By a unanimous vote, the House Children and Youth Committee today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Scott Petri that would make it easier for those seeking to adopt a child to do so in Pennsylvania.
Jun. 14, 2016 /
![School Safety Bill Passes House, Heads to Senate, Says Staats]()
HARRISBURG – A bill intended to increase safety measures in Pennsylvania’s schools passed the House on Monday, June 13, and now moves to the Senate, said Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks).
Jun. 14, 2016 /
![Klunk, Moul to Hold Opening Ceremony for Hanover Historical Society Flag Exhibit]()
WHAT: State Reps. Kate Klunk (R-York) and Dan Moul (R-Adams) will hold a ceremony to mark the official opening of the Hanover Area Historical Society’s Clausen flag exhibit, which will be on display in the Pennsylvania State Capitol’s East Wing Rotunda through July 2016.
Jun. 14, 2016 /
![Judiciary Committee Moves Legislation to Criminalize the Fraudulent Presentation of Oneself as a Soldier or Veteran]()
HARRISBURG – House Judiciary Committee Majority Chairman Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) moved legislation to make it a crime to fraudulently present oneself as a soldier or veteran today during the committee’s scheduled weekly voting meeting.
Jun. 14, 2016 /
![House Subcommittee on Career and Technical Education to Receive Testimony in Harrisburg]()
WHAT:State Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) and members of the Select Subcommittee on Technical Education and Career Readiness will hear testimony regarding career and technical education policy from local Workforce Development Board leaders.
Jun. 14, 2016 /
![Human Services Committee to Receive Update on Opioid Crisis]()
The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), will receive an update on the ongoing opioid crisis from Drug and Alcohol Programs Secretary Gary Tennis.
Jun. 14, 2016 /
![Barrar’s Committee Holds Hearing on Possible Expansion of Benefits for Emergency Responders]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, this week hosted a public hearing on legislation that would ensure all appropriate fire service personnel are covered under the Heart and Lung Act, which provides compensation and medical care for first responders.
Jun. 14, 2016 /
![Speaker Applauds Broad, Bipartisan Support for Tobash Amendment on Pension Reform, Urges ‘Yes’ on Final Passage]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement today in response to a Pennsylvania House vote of 150-41 in favor of an amendment to Senate Bill 1071, otherwise known as the Tobash amendment, which establishes a hybrid retirement benefits plan for future state and school employees.