Senate Democratic Wrap-up for the Week of April 14, 2013

The Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 37, which would allow Pennsylvanians to register to vote online. The measure would also allow voters to change their party registration, address, or name online. Under the proposal, citizens could register to vote anytime....

Senate Democratic Wrap-up for the Week of April 7, 2013

The Senate unanimously approved a bill that would create a Special Education Funding Commission to identify the most effective and equitable way to distribute special education funding to school districts or charter schools. Under House Bill 2, the commission would...

Senate Democratic Wrap-up for the Week of March 17, 2013

The Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 620, which would provide additional protections for third parties who act in good faith in power of attorney matters. The bill also provides additional protections for principals who name an agent to handle their affairs....

Senate Democratic Wrap-Up for the Week of March 10, 2013

By a vote of 46-2, the Senate passed a measure that would allow drivers to operate small electric vehicles on some roads. Senate Bill 83 would allow the use of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV), four wheeled electric vehicle with a maximum design speed between 20...

Senate Democratic Wrap-Up for the Week of February 10, 2013

The Senate unanimously passed legislation that would standardize and improve training for county directors of Veterans Affairs. Under currently law, county commissioners appoint the director, with minimal guidance on standards and requirements. Senate Bill 302 would...

Senate Democratic Wrap-Up for the Week of February 3, 2013

The Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 259, which would invalidate drilling leases unless the lessor is guaranteed at least a one-eighth royalty of all severed natural gas or oil. The legislation also would require that the lessor’s check stub include detailed...