Jun. 10, 2015 /
![House Passes the Matt Adler Suicide Prevention Continuing Education Act]()
HARRISBURG – Today the Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 64, also known as the Matt Adler Suicide Prevention Continuing Education Act. This legislation seeks to ensure health care professionals receive training in identifying those at risk for suicide. Rep. Bill Adolph (R-Springfield) sponsored this legislation after meeting with local residents Gary and Phyllis Adler. The Adlers lost their son, Matt, in 2011 to suicide and want to make sure that other families don’t have to go through the pain that they endured.
Jun. 10, 2015 /
![Maher Bill Strengthens Environmental Quality Board]()
HARRISBURG – The House has advanced legislation, sponsored by Rep. John Maher (R-Allegheny/Washington), majority chairman of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, which would help to ensure the integrity of the rules and regulations governing Pennsylvania environmental law.
Jun. 10, 2015 /
![House Approves Vereb Resolution Condemning Governor’s Refusal to Carry Out Death Sentences]()
HARRISBURG — One week after the governor issued a death sentence reprieve to a convicted rapist and murderer, the state House today approved a resolution introduced by Rep. Mike Vereb (R-Montgomery) condemning the governor’s failure to uphold the law.
Jun. 10, 2015 /
![Judiciary Committee to Hold Second Hearing on Death Penalty Moratorium]()
WHAT: Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold the second in a series of two hearings on the governor’s decision to implement a moratorium on the death penalty in Pennsylvania.
Jun. 10, 2015 /
![DiGirolamo Introduces Bipartisan Marcellus Drilling Tax Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks) to impose a drilling tax on unconventional natural gas development in the Marcellus Shale has officially been introduced in the state House, the lawmaker said today.
Jun. 10, 2015 /
![Impact Fee Generates More Than $530,000 for Indiana County, Reed Says]()
INDIANA – As part of a continuing investment in communities across the state, Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana) today detailed the $534,169 generated by Act 13 impact fees in 2014 which will return to Indiana County.
Jun. 09, 2015 /
![Warner’s Bill to Cut Red Tape for Construction Projects Passes House Unanimously]()
HARRISBURG— Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) announced today that his bill to clarify existing law, cut government red tape and promote investment passed the House with unanimous support yesterday.
Jun. 09, 2015 /
![Judiciary Committee Moves Legislation to Notify Public of Wanted Suspects in Injury, Death of Law Enforcement Officer]()
HARRISBURG – House Judiciary Committee Majority Chairman Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) was pleased that legislation to create the Pennsylvania Officer Down Advisory to quickly notify the public of a suspect wanted for involvement in a serious injury to a law enforcement officer was passed today during the Judiciary Committee’s scheduled weekly voting meeting.
Jun. 09, 2015 /
![Kaufer Introduces Bill to Establish Residency Requirements for Public Assistance]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to prevent individuals from receiving public assistance from multiple states, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) introduced crucial legislation in the state House on Tuesday to provide Pennsylvania’s surrounding states with the capability to share information about public assistance applications.
Jun. 09, 2015 /
![Municipal, State Officials Support Advancement of Greiner-Grove Municipal Pension Reform Bill]()
HARRISBURG – Following the House State Government Committee’s vote to send legislation that would address Pennsylvania’s nearly $8 billion municipal pension liability to the full House for consideration, municipal leaders from across the Commonwealth joined the bill’s prime sponsors, Reps. Keith J. Greiner (R-Lancaster) and Seth Grove (R-York), as well as Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler), chairman of the House State Government Committee, and state Sen. John H. Eichelberger Jr. (R-Blair), at a press conference in support of the legislation.
Jun. 09, 2015 /
![Impact Fee Helps Counties and Municipalities]()
WHAT: Press conference to discuss the latest impact fee distributions for Pennsylvania communities and counties. The members will also discuss the necessity of protecting Marcellus/Utica Shale-related jobs.
Jun. 09, 2015 /
![Municipal, State Officials Support Advancement of Greiner-Grove Municipal Pension Reform Bill]()
HARRISBURG – Following the House State Government Committee’s vote to send legislation that would address Pennsylvania’s nearly $8 billion municipal pension liability to the full House for consideration, municipal leaders from across the Commonwealth joined the bill’s prime sponsors, Reps. Keith J. Greiner (R-Lancaster) and Seth Grove (R-York), as well as Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler), chairman of the House State Government Committee, and state Sen. John H. Eichelberger Jr. (R-Blair), at a press conference in support of the legislation.
Jun. 09, 2015 /
![Taylor Condemns Governor’s Decision to Grant Reprieve to Death Row Inmate]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. John Taylor (R-Philadelphia) has condemned Gov. Tom Wolf’s decision to give a reprieve to a death row inmate who was schedule to die June 5.
Jun. 09, 2015 /
![Committee Passes Murt’s Bill of Rights for Those with Special Needs]()
HARRISBURG-- Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tom Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) to create a bill of rights for those with special needs has passed the House Human Services Committee.
Jun. 09, 2015 /
![Nesbit Proposal to Attract Data Centers to PA Endorsed by House Committee]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to help retain existing jobs and encourage further investment in western Pennsylvania, Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler) has earned unanimous approval of the House Finance Committee for legislation he is sponsoring to allow data center equipment to be exempt from the state’s Sales and Use Tax.
Jun. 08, 2015 /
![Everett Supports House Resolution Condemning Governor Wolf’s Failure Regarding Death Penalty]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, today voted to approve a resolution condemning Gov. Tom Wolf for failing to carry out the death penalty in two specific cases.
Jun. 08, 2015 /
![Rapp Resolution Commemorates PA Sustainable Forestry Initiative]()
HARRISBURG — Sponsored Rep Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), a resolution designating June 5, 2015, as Pennsylvania Sustainable Forestry Initiative Day unanimously passed the state House on Monday.
Jun. 08, 2015 /
![House Committee Condemns Governor’s Failure to Implement Justice]()
HARRISBURG — Less than one week after Pennsylvania’s governor failed for the second time since taking office to carry out a lawfully imposed death sentence, the House Judiciary Committee today in Harrisburg approved a resolution condemning his actions.
Jun. 08, 2015 /
![House Passes Killion Bill to Expand Housing Trust Fund Statewide]()
HARRISBURG — By a unanimous vote, the House approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Thomas Killion (R-Delaware) that would increase the availability of affordable housing in the Commonwealth while also creating jobs and generating much-needed state revenue — without raising taxes.
Jun. 08, 2015 /
![Stephens Calls on Wolf to Reverse Reprieve for Convicted Murderer]()
HARRISBURG-- Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) called on Gov. Tom Wolf to reverse his decision to grant a reprieve from the death penalty to convicted murderer Hubert L. Michael Jr.