Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Bill to Aid Ambulance Companies Heads to Governor’s Desk, Causer Says]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania ambulance companies would be reimbursed for providing treatment, even if no transport takes place, under legislation approved by the House and on its way to the governor’s desk, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint).
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![State Bails Out Mismanaged PWSA with Taxpayer Dollars]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) responded to the state bailout of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) with $50 million in taxpayer money from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Quinn Bill to Clarify Hotel Tax with Online Travel Companies Endorsed by State House, Goes to Governor]()
HARRISBURG – To help ensure fairness within the travel industry, Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) has secured House approval of her legislation that would update and clarify the collection of the hotel occupancy tax from online travel companies.
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Toohil’s Bill Banning the Sale of Certain Cough Medicines to Minors Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne), that would prohibit the sale of over-the-counter cough medicines containing dextromethorphan (DXM) to minors, on Wednesday was passed unanimously by the Senate and sent to the governor’s desk for his signature.
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![O’Neill Distressed Neighborhoods Assistance Legislation Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG –Legislation, authored by Rep. Bernie O’Neill (R-Bucks), which would expand a program that encourages revitalization of distressed neighborhoods is headed to the governor’s desk.
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Phillips-Hill Backs Suicide Prevention Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would establish support systems to help college students in times of crisis is on the verge of becoming law in Pennsylvania, according to state Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Township). This follows unanimous passage in both the state House and Senate
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Marsico Applauds House Passage of Safe Harbor Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Much-needed legislation to protect child victims of human trafficking from criminal prosecution is on its way to the governor’s desk, said Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Lower Paxton), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Senate Passes Delozier Bill to Notify Courts of Child Abuse Allegations in PFA Proceedings]()
HARRISBURG – For the third time this year, legislation authored by Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) is headed to the governor for his approval.
Oct. 17, 2018 /
![Moul Landowner Liability Bill on Way to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – On Wednesday night, the House concurred in Senate amendments to Rep. Dan Moul’s (R-Adams) landowner liability bill, setting up Moul’s landowner protection bill to becom
Oct. 16, 2018 /
![Eric Roe Introduces Legislation to Provide Convenient Voting Opportunities for People with Disabilities]()
HARRISBURG – To address the problems encountered by many Pennsylvanians who have difficulty accessing their polling places, Rep. Eric Roe (R-Chester) introduced legislation to allow curbside voting for people with disabilities as already permitted in 24 other states.
Oct. 16, 2018 /
![Dush Supports Bill to Expand PACENET Prescription Coverage to More Than 17,000 PA Seniors]()
HARRISBURG — Last week, Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) joined with his House colleagues in unanimously advancing legislation (House Bill 270) which would increase the income eligibility guidelines for the PACENET program, extending prescription drug coverage to more than 17,000 older Pennsylvanians.
Oct. 16, 2018 /
![Turzai Issues Statement on the Passing of Rep. Sid Kavulich]()
HARRISBURG – House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) released the following statement on the passing of Rep. Sid Kavulich (D-Lackawanna):
Oct. 16, 2018 / Press Release
![Assistance for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Heads to Governor’s Desk, Watson Reports]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that will assist grandparents raising their grandchildren better access resources is one step away from becoming state law, according to Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th), who authored the proposal.
Oct. 15, 2018 /
![Speaker Turzai, Lawmakers Applaud Bill to Address Harrisburg Financial Issues]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and Reps. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) and Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) applauded the passage of bipartisan legislation to address the city of Harrisburg’s financial issues through a reasonable and responsible approach.
Oct. 15, 2018 /
![Former Rep. Jeff Coy Remembered in House Chamber, Says Kauffman]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) today paid tribute to his predecessor, Rep. Jeff Coy who passed away on June 4 of this year. Coy represented the 89th Legislative District in Franklin and Cumberland counties from 1982 to 2004. During his tenure, he served as both Democratic Caucus chairman and secretary.
Oct. 15, 2018 /
![Rothman Legislation Relieving Harrisburg from Act 47 Status and Banning Commuter Tax Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – The House voted 185-5 to pass legislation authored by Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) that relieves the city of Harrisburg from “distressed” financial status and prohibits a commuter tax on the 45,000 non-residents who commute to the city every day.
Oct. 15, 2018 /
![Kaufer Named to Select Subcommittee Tasked with Modernizing Tax Laws]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced today that he was appointed to serve on the House Finance Committee’s Select Subcommittee on Tax Modernization and Reform.
Oct. 15, 2018 /
![Barrar, Committee Discuss Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Fire Companies]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) and other members of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committees held a public meeting about House Bill 2522, which would amend the Workers’ Compensation Act of 1915 to provide for self-insurance groups among volunteer fire companies.
Oct. 15, 2018 /
![Pickett, House Insurance Committee Learn More about Rural Health Care Partnership]()
HARRISBURG – To help ensure the viability of rural hospitals across the state, the House Insurance Committee held an informational meeting on Monday to learn more about an innovative state model gaining national attention, said Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), author of the legislation and chairman of the committee.
Oct. 15, 2018 /
![Turzai Issues Statement on the Passing of Rep. Mike O’Brien]()
HARRISBURG – House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) released the following statement on the passing of Rep. Mike O’Brien (D-Philadelphia):