Upcoming Policy Hearings
SEPT
30
Closing the Hazardous Waste Loophole in PA
Thursday, September 30, 2021 | 10:00 am
Senator Muth will host a hearing on the Leachate Loophole in PA (Hybrid – in Harrisburg with virtual option)
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsduGpqT4tHNyScjO610w1GPsO1RWvpFQH
OCT
5
Need for Workplace Accommodations for Pregnant Pennsylvanians
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 | 10:00 am
On October 5 at 10 a.m., Senator Cappelletti and Senator Schwank will host a hearing and the Need for Workplace Accommodations for Pregnant Pennsylvanians. This hearing will take place in Senator Cappelletti’s district at the UCFW Offices at 3031-A Walton Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 and with virtual option.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuc-iopzgoHNI3NiTrIqLPCLnluxGifDRA
OCT
28
Worker Misclassification and the Future of Work
Thursday, October 28, 2021 | 11:00 am
October 28 at 11 a.m., Senator Saval will host a hearing on Worker Misclassification and the Future of Work (Hybrid – in Philadelphia with virtual option)
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIudu6tqjgsHt04Xwvc1hlZlPwxQ5U1bNH-
NOV
5
Solutions around Nursing Home Funding Reform
Friday, November 5, 2021
Senator Fontana will host a hearing on Solutions around Nursing Home Funding Reform.
NOV
8
Affordable Housing Solutions
Monday, November 8, 2021 | 1:00 pm
Senator Saval will host a hearing on Affordable Housing Solutions (Hybrid – Location TBD with virtual option)
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApcOiqqTwqG9WFnkYTqolVSfw7qdtD1EVs
NOV
18
High Rise Condo Inspections
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Senator Fontana will host a hearing on High Rise Condo Inspections
Committee News
Senate Dems to Host Policy Hearing on Closing Hazardous Waste Loophole in PA
HARRISBURG, September 24, 2021 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, will host a public hearing next week in Harrisburg to discuss legislation to close the hazardous waste loophole in...
PA Senate Dems Host Policy Hearing on Solitary Confinement in PA
Harrisburg – August 10, 2021 - At the request of Senator John Kane (D- Chester/Delaware) and Representative Tina Davis (D- Bucks), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a hybrid in person and virtual public hearing to discuss the use of solitary...
PA Senate Dems to Host Policy Hearing on Solitary Confinement in Pennsylvania
At the request of Pennsylvania Senator John Kane (D- Chester/Delaware) and state Representative Tina Davis (D- Bucks), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a hybrid in person and virtual public hearing to discuss the use of solitary...
PA Senate Dems Host Policy Hearing on the Healthcare Workforce Crisis in PA
Harrisburg – July 21, 2021 - At the request of Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D- Allegheny), Sen. Wayne Fontana (D- Allegheny), Sen. Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland), Sen. Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), & House Representative...
PA Senate Dems to Host Policy Hearing on the Healthcare Workforce Crisis in PA
Pittsburgh, PA − July 15, 2021 − At the request of Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D- Allegheny), Sen. Wayne Fontana (D- Allegheny), Sen. Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland), Sen. Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), & House Representative...
PA Senate Dems Hold Policy Hearing on Statewide Barriers for the Transgender Community
Harrisburg – June 29, 2021 - At the request of Senators Amanda Cappelletti (D- Delaware/Montgomery), Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware) and Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a virtual public hearing during Pride...
PA Senate Dems to Hold Policy Hearing on Statewide Barriers for the Transgender Community
June 23, 2021 − At the request of Senators Amanda Cappelletti (D- Delaware/Montgomery), Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware) and Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a virtual public hearing during Pride Month to...
PA Senate Democrats Hold Policy Hearing on Improving Care in Nursing Homes
Harrisburg – June 2, 2021 – At the request of Senators Wayne Fontana (D- Allegheny), Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D- Allegheny), Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland), and Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee...
PA Senate Democrats to Hold Policy Hearing on Improving Nursing Homes
At the request of Senators Wayne Fontana (D- Allegheny), Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland), Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), and Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D- Allegheny), the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a virtual public...