Nov. 10, 2015 /
![Adams-York Delegation Backs Effort to Close Welfare Loophole]()
HARRISBURG – Thanks to a strong bipartisan vote, the state House Monday passed legislation that would address attempts to “double dip” when applying for public assistance. Under House Bill 1322, which may now be taken up by the state Senate, anyone who moves to Pennsylvania would have to list places where they lived before and received welfare benefits. The legislation also requires the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to notify the other state or states of the change in residency of the applicant.
Nov. 10, 2015 /
![New Law Permits First Responders to Fundraise on Local Roads, Farry Says]()
HARRISBURG – A new law was enacted last week which gives first responders another option for raising funds to support their operations, said Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), author of the legislation.
Nov. 09, 2015 /
![Toohil’s No-Fault Divorce Bill Heads to Senate]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne), which would reduce the waiting time to obtain a no-fault divorce in Pennsylvania, today was overwhelmingly approved by the House of Representatives. House Bill 380 now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Nov. 06, 2015 /
![Barrar to Hold Committee Vote on Legislation Affecting First Responders and Veterans]()
WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will lead the committee in a vote on legislation that would affect first responders as well as veterans and their descendants:
Nov. 06, 2015 /
![York County House Republican Delegation Applauds Wolf for Ending Union Intimidation Tactics]()
HARRISBURG- The York County House Republican Delegation thanks Gov. Tom Wolf for signing House Bill 874, now Act 59 of 2015, which ends the exemption for union members and management involved a labor dispute from being charged with crimes of harassment, stalking and threat to use weapons of mass destruction.
Nov. 06, 2015 /
![Petri Bill Would Shine Light on Campaign Finance, Enable Electorate to Make Informed Decisions]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Scott Petri (R-Bucks) is sponsoring legislation that would require organizations that engage in electioneering and issue advocacy to identify themselves and file campaign finance reports if their expenditures exceed $1,000.
Nov. 05, 2015 /
![Marsico Pleased that Legislation to Protect Public Safety in Labor Disputes Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG – House Judiciary Committee Majority Chairman Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) issued the following statement in regard to his legislation being signed into law to prohibit parties involved in a labor dispute from harassing, stalking or making bomb threats:
Nov. 05, 2015 /
![Barrar Champions Important Legislation to Support First Responders]()
HARRISBURG – As majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) commends Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) on the signing of his bill that provides first responder organizations the opportunity to solicit donations at intersections. In September, the bill received support from the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.
Nov. 04, 2015 /
![Warner Bill Would Authorize Tax Credits for Emergency Responders]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) today introduced legislation that would authorize municipalities to enact earned income and property tax liability tax credits for active volunteers of a fire company or emergency medical service (EMS) company.
Nov. 02, 2015 /
![Governor Signs Gingrich Township Code Bill into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R-Lebanon) to reform the First Class Township Code and update how first-class townships operate was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf.
Oct. 29, 2015 /
![New State Law Changes Requirements for Tax Collectors, Says Keller]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that provides for greater accountability of locally elected tax collectors and includes a qualification exam, a continuing education program and criminal background checks for new tax collectors was recently signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf, said Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Cumberland).
Oct. 29, 2015 /
![Petri Bill to Establish Cultural Districts Clears House Committee]()
HARRISBURG – The House Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation by its chairman, Rep. Scott Petri (R-Bucks), which would allow for the creation of Cultural Improvement Districts (CID) in the Commonwealth to help with community improvement efforts and enable municipalities to generate needed tourism revenue.
Oct. 29, 2015 /
![Gabler, Sankey Announce Opening of LIHEAP Program]()
HARRISBURG – The state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin accepting applications for home heating assistance this Monday, Nov. 2, according to state Reps. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria).
Oct. 28, 2015 /
![Quinn Works to Release Funding for School Textbooks]()
HARRISBURG – Continuing her work to overcome the budget impasse that has gripped Harrisburg and the Commonwealth for nearly four months, Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) today convened a legislative roundtable at the Capitol focused on education funding. Specifically, Quinn and her colleagues addressed the textbook shortage students in nonpublic schools are currently experiencing.
Oct. 28, 2015 /
![Staats Praises Passage of Bill Prohibiting Union Intimidation]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) joined his colleagues in voting for House Bill 874, which negates a special state criminal code exception for business management and labor unions in the Commonwealth.
Oct. 28, 2015 /
![Stephens Bill Restores Mandatory Minimums for Gun Offenses]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to restore mandatory minimum sentences for violent criminals who illegally use firearms has passed the House.
Oct. 28, 2015 /
![Phillips-Hill Backs Bill to Assist Diabetic Students]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Township) helped advance a pair of bills out of the House Health Committee Monday that address the needs of diabetic students while in school, as well as potential abuse of the welfare system. Both pieces of legislation may now be taken up by the full House.
Oct. 28, 2015 /
![House Adopts Harper Resolution Designating ‘PA Veterans Day of Caring’]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to encourage Pennsylvanians to give back to the veterans who have served our country, the state House today approved a resolution sponsored by Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery) designating Friday, Nov. 6, as “Pennsylvania Veterans Day of Caring.”
Oct. 28, 2015 /
![Corbin Bill Would Close Domestic Violence Loophole]()
HARRISBURG – Flanked by fellow legislators, top prosecutors from across the state, and victims’ rights advocates, Rep. Becky Corbin (R-Chester) today held a news conference at the Capitol to urge passage of legislation she has introduced that would make strangulation a felony in Pennsylvania.
Oct. 27, 2015 /
![Bill to End Exemption Allowing Stalking, Harassment and Threats of Violence Heads to Governor]()
HARRISBURG – Highlighting a special state criminal code exception for business management and labor unions in the Commonwealth, the House voted to prohibit stalking, harassment and threats of violence for everyone, House Majority Leader Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana) said today.