Senate Democratic Wrap-up for the Week of November 12, 2017

The Senate unanimously approved House Bill 165, which creates two new military decorations, the Pennsylvania Achievement Medal and the Pennsylvania Veterans Service Award. The measure also permits the governor to present the Pennsylvania Distinguished Service Medal to...

Hughes Statement on Scheduled School Reform Commission Vote

Philadelphia – November 16, 2017 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia) issued the following statement concerning the scheduled vote to disband the School Reform Commission (SRC) and return control of the schools to local officials.  Hughes was slated to...

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, November 15, 2017

SB 785 PN 1239 (Rafferty): The bill amends Title 75 (Vehicles) by creating a new chapter providing for the operation of golf carts at certain public highway crossings, and by providing for emergency all-terrain vehicles.  The Senate concurred the House amendments...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, November 14, 2017

HB 165 PN 129 (Saccone):  This bill amends Title 51 to create two new military decorations The Pennsylvania Achievement Medal and The Pennsylvania Veterans Service Award.  The bill was approved by a vote of 49-0. SB 251 PN 1316 (Vulakovich): This bill Amends the...