Dec. 22, 2015 /
![Diamond to Governor: It’s Time to Call a ‘Christmas Truce’]()
Saying it is time for the governor and Legislature to call a “Christmas truce,” Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) today wrote to Gov. Tom Wolf, urging him to permit a lights-on funding package for schools and health and human services organizations expected to pass the House tomorrow to become law.
Dec. 21, 2015 /
![Barrar Champions Law to Protect Ambulance Companies and Commonwealth Children]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) championed was signed into law yesterday. Act 84 of 2015 will extend the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for two years and require insurance companies directly pay ambulance companies, rather than patients, for transport services.
Dec. 21, 2015 /
![Hickernell Ushers Another Landmark Foster Care Bill into Law]()
HARRISBURG – After three years of championing legislation to help children and youth who are in Pennsylvania’s foster care system live more normal lives, Rep. Dave Hickernell (R-Lancaster/Dauphin) today announced that his legislation to accomplish this has been signed into law as Act 75 of 2015.
Dec. 21, 2015 /
![Governor Signs O’Neill EMS Direct Pay Measure]()
HARRISBURG — Legislation, initiated and spearheaded by Rep. Bernie O’Neill (R-Bucks), which addresses the reimbursement needs of emergency medical services (EMS), was signed into law Sunday, Dec. 20 by the governor.
Dec. 19, 2015 /
![Brown’s Bill to Financially Assist PA Dam Owners Passes Committee]()
HARRISBURG – On Friday, the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee voted in favor of House Bill 1712, legislation sponsored by Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) to establish the freestanding Private Dam Financial Assurance Act. This bill addresses an issue that was originally brought to Brown’s attention by residents of the 189th District.
Dec. 19, 2015 /
![Staats Disappointed By Failure of Pension Bill]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) voted in favor of Senate Bill 1071, the Legislature’s attempt to address Pennsylvania’s public pension crisis. The bill failed by a 52-149 vote.
Dec. 18, 2015 /
![House Passes Petri Bill to Protect Public Safety Officers from Harm]()
HARRISBURG – The House today unanimously approved legislation by Rep. Scott Petri (R-Bucks) that would guard police officers, other public safety officials and their families against targeted attacks.
Dec. 18, 2015 /
![Reese, Metzgar Congratulate Conemaugh Township Native Elected Chief Clerk of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives]()
HARRISBURG – Representatives. Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland/Somerset) and Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) today congratulated Conemaugh Township native David Reddecliff upon his election as chief clerk of the House of Representatives last week.
Dec. 18, 2015 /
![Taylor Bill to Decriminalize Out-of-State Liquor Sales Passes House]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored by Rep. John Taylor (R-Philadelphia) to decriminalize the purchase of out-of-state wine and liquor has passed the House.
Dec. 17, 2015 /
![Baker Bill Increases Safety, Convenience for Diabetic Students]()
HARRISBURG – In order to ensure diabetic students have the greatest access to care when at school or school-related activities, Rep. Matt Baker (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) has authored legislation approved by the state House to allow for the optional training of school employees in diabetes care and management who are not licensed health care providers.
Dec. 16, 2015 /
![Watson Applauds House Passage of Bill Granting Adult Adoptees Access to Birth Certificates]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would allow adult adoptees access to their original birth certificates is one step closer to law after it passed the state House today, said Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th).
Dec. 16, 2015 /
![House Approves Benninghoff Bill Giving Adoptees Right to Original Birth Certificate]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) announced that his legislation to reinstate adult adoptees’ rights to access their original birth certificate gained support today in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Dec. 16, 2015 /
![House Passes Keller’s Resolution Commemorating 100th Pennsylvania Farm Show]()
HARRISBURG – A resolution commemorating the 100th Pennsylvania Farm Show, sponsored by Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Cumberland), was unanimously approved by the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
Dec. 15, 2015 /
![Wentling Bill to Offer School Districts, Educators Continuing Education Reprieve Clears House Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation introduced by Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/ Mercer) that would alleviate some of the financial burden facing public school districts as a result of this year’s extended budget impasse unanimously passed the House Education Committee this morning.
Dec. 15, 2015 /
![Bill to Empower Working Pennsylvanians Headed to Governor’s Desk, Say Bloom, Murt]()
HARRISBURG –The House of Representatives Monday sent legislation to the governor’s desk, which would encourage low-income families who rely on child care subsidies when they are working successfully to earn their way out of poverty, said state Reps. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland) and Tom Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia), the bill’s co-authors.
Dec. 15, 2015 /
![Marsico Legislation Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Awaits Governor’s Signature]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation aimed at helping the state develop methods to identify and determine appropriate responses to children involved in the child welfare system who are either victims of sex trafficking or who are at risk of becoming victims of sex trafficking is on its way to the governor’s desk, said Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin), prime sponsor of the measure.
Dec. 15, 2015 /
![York County House Republicans Call on Wolf and Senate to Get Back to Work on Property Tax Relief]()
HARRISBURG – The York County Republican House delegation today called on Gov. Tom Wolf and the state Senate to include significant and lasting property tax reform in the 2015-16 state budget.
Dec. 15, 2015 /
![Marshall Legislation Authorizing Wheelchair Use During Hunting Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Marshall (R-Beaver/Butler) today announced that his legislation to allow hunters with disabilities to use motorized wheelchairs has been signed into law.
Dec. 15, 2015 /
![Three Bills Headed to the Senate for Consideration, Barrar Says]()
HARRISBURG – With support of Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) and the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, three bills passed the state House today.
Dec. 15, 2015 /
![House Approves Oberlander’s Bill to Enhance Competitiveness of Diverse Businesses]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation designed to allow diverse businesses to better compete globally has received unanimous approval in the state House this week, said the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest).