Senate Democratic Wrap-up for the Week of September 17, 2017

The Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 135, which would allow Pennsylvania hunters to use leashed tracking dogs to track white tailed deer, bear, or elk to help recover an animal that has been legally killed or wounded. The bill now goes to the House Game and...

Boscola and Stefano Win Key Endorsements for Tougher Restitution Law

Bethlehem, September 22, 2017 – The Office of Victim Advocate and the Pennsylvania District Attorney’s Association are working with state Senators Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) and Pat Stefano (R-Fayette) on legislation that would enable government, business and...

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017

HB 453 PN 2410 (Ryan): This bill amends the Fiscal Code to address the fiscal operations, revenue and potential liabilities of the Commonwealth to meet the requirements of Article VIII, Section 13 of the Pennsylvania Constitution and to implement the General...

Costa Statement on Credit Rating Downgrade

Harrisburg – September 20, 2017 – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) released the following statement today concerning the downgrade of Pennsylvania’s credit rating by S & P Global Ratings due to failure to adopt a revenue plan with sufficient...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017

SB 252 PN 232 (Vulakovich): This bill allows parking authorities in cities of the second class to finance, develop, operate, or participate in the operation of, mixed-use projects. It also allows for the lease, license, or easement of land, buildings, and dedicated...

Post Session Report :: Monday, September 18, 2017

Monday, September 18, 2017 SB 135, PN 116 (Scavello) – This legislation amends Title 34 (Game) to allow for leashed dogs to track big game after they have been wounded or killed.  A vote of 48-0 was recorded. SB 785, PN 1092 (Rafferty) – The bill amends Title 75...

Leach Comments on Trump’s Decision to End DACA

HARRISBURG – September 5, 2017 – State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) today commented on President Donald J. Trump’s decision to end the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” (DACA) immigration policy. In ending DACA, Trump will deport 750,000...