Post Session Report :: Monday, May 6, 2024

SB 973, PN 1515 (Pennycuick) – The bill amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) to afford the same rights, benefits, recognition, and privileges that are provided to veterans of the United States armed forces to any Pennsylvania resident who is a naturalized citizen of the...

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

HB 358, PN 1798 (MacKenzie) – Amends Title 35 (Health and Safety) to create the “Keystone First Responder Award” to be awarded to a first responder or their next of kin by the Governor or the Governor’s designee. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 832, PN 1567...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

SB 479, PN 510 (Pittman) – The bill amends Title 71 (State Government) allows for commissioned police officers employed by the Department of Corrections, Bureau of Investigations and Intelligence, to be classified as “enforcement officers” relating to SERS. A vote of...

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, April 10, 2024

SB 497, PN 1517 (Robinson) – The bill creates the Max Manufacturing (“MM”) Initiative Act which establishes the MM Equipment and Integrated Systems Grant Program and the MM Endeavor Loan Program for advanced manufacturing. A vote of 46-4 was recorded. SB 975, PN...

Pest Session Report :: Tuesday, April 9, 2024

SB 819, PN 928 (Yaw) – Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) to establish the crimes of trespass and vandalism related to critical infrastructure facilities; and creates a private cause of action against individuals that are arrested or convicted of violating the new...

Post Session Report :: Monday, April 8, 2024

HB 1295, PN 1597 (Mullins) – Amends Title 63 (Professional and Occupations (State Licensed)) to provide for hearing requirements using a virtual option for participation.  A vote of 48-0 was recorded. SB 831, PN 1434 (Yaw) – This bill would set up regulatory framework...