Upcoming Policy Hearings
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Micromobility Solutions & Safety
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 10:00 AM
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller along with Senator Tim Kearney will host a Policy Hearing to discuss Micromobility Solutions and Safety.
This hearing will examine steps the General Assembly could take toward meaningful, clarifying safety and age rules for privately owned e-scooters, and how such micromobility issues intersect with infrastructure and public policy. It will explore Abby’s Law (SB 1008 of 2025-26) which is a measure that remains pending before its committee. Perspectives will be heard from mobility and transportation advocates, law enforcement and community planning & revitalization experts. Materials and agenda are forthcoming.
This hearing will be held at the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) located at 615 Waterfront Drive, Allentown, PA 18102
Committee News
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Senate Dems Virtual Hearing Focuses on Legislation to Better Accommodate Working Pregnant Pennsylvanians
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ADVISORY: Senate Dems to Host Policy Hearing Tuesday on Workplace Accommodations for Pregnant Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG, October 1, 2021 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, will join state Sens. Amanda Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) and Judy Schwank (D-Berks) to host a public hearing on...
Policy Committee Hears Support for Closing Hazardous Waste Loopholes
HARRISBURG – September 30, 2021 – Earlier today, State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Montgomery/Chester/Berks), Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, along with Rep. Innamorato (D-Allegheny) hosted a policy hearing on legislation that would close the hazardous...
Senate Dems to Host Policy Hearing on Closing Hazardous Waste Loophole in PA
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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...
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