News Digest :: October 31, 2019

Legislature Proposed Pa. hate crimes package would up penalties, extend protections https://triblive.com/local/regional/proposed-hate-crimes-package-would-up-penalties-extend-protections/ Senate passes legislation aimed at educating parents of student athletes about...

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, October 30, 2019

SB 836, PN 1265 (Regan) – This bill would provide for electrocardiogram testing and distribution of related information for student athletic program participants. A vote of 48-0 was recorded. SB 841, PN 1338 (Martin) – This bill would provide for the...

Schwank Applauds Senate Vote to Expand Absentee Voting Rights

Harrisburg, October 30, 2019 – All Pennsylvania voters would be able to vote by mail under legislation approved Monday by the Pennsylvania Senate. The bill includes language proposed by Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th district), who has been a leading advocate for...

News Digest :: October 30, 2019

Legislature Extending Pennsylvania’s voter registration deadline in 2020 could disenfranchise people, election officials warn https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/pa-voter-registration-deadline-change-problem-county-elections-officials-20191029.html Pa. moves a...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, October 29, 2019

SB 733, PN 1324 (Browne) – This is the Pennsylvania Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund Capital Budget Itemization Act for 2019. This legislation appropriates $2,000,000 annually for a period of 10 years from the Pennsylvania Gaming Economic Development...