October 9, 2024
HARRISBURG − October 9, 2024 − Legislation to modernize and expand access to sign language interpreters has been approved by both the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives, according to the bill’s sponsors, Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and John Kane (D-9)....
October 9, 2024
HARRISBURG – October 9, 2024 – Today, the Pennsylvania General Assembly gave final approval on legislation by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Jay Costa (D-43) that would allow magisterial district judges to grant Pennsylvania drivers who are unable to pay the fees and...
October 9, 2024
HARRISBURG, PA – October 9, 2024 − Today, four members of the Senate Democratic Caucus filed suit in Commonwealth Court against President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, Senator Joe Pittman, and Senator Jarret Coleman in order to halt a subpoena compelling Secretary of Revenue...
October 8, 2024
October 8, 2024
HB 155, PN 951 (Sanchez) – The bill amends the Health Care Facilities Act to allow two-way video remote technology to satisfy face-to-face job interview requirements for direct care workers. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. HB 269, PN 2187 (Webster) – The bill amends...
October 8, 2024
HARRISBURG – October 8, 2024 − The Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sens. Judy Ward (R-30) and Maria Collett (D-12) that would enhance the availability and quality of service at long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania, sending it to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s...
October 8, 2024
HARRISBURG, PA − October 8, 2024 − Today, Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) filed discharge petitions on three critical bills that have been stuck in committee due to inaction from Senate Republicans, who have refused to bring these bills and hundreds of...
October 8, 2024
October 7, 2024
SB 1131, PN 1887 (Comitta) – The bill amends Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) to provide for an expedited process to fill vacancies. A vote of 48-0 was recorded. SB 1176, PN 1911 (Dush) – The bill amends the Public School Code to require schools to accept...
October 7, 2024
Pittsburgh, Pa. − October 7, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams joins advocates in calling for a major investment in multimodal transportation options across Pennsylvania. “With only seven voting days left on the Senate Session calendar, I urge my Senate colleagues to...
