May. 02, 2018 /
![Brown, Hahn Introduce 100 Percent Tax Exclusion Program]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to enable school districts to exclude up to 100 percent of a homeowner’s school property tax bill, state Reps. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) and Marcia Hahn (R-Northampton) have introduced a bill to establish a property tax reform program.
May. 02, 2018 /
![House Passes Moul Bill to Allow Higher Subsidies for Families of Certain Adoptions]()
HARRISBURG – By a unanimous vote, the House today advanced legislation sponsored by Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) that would enable adoptive families to appeal the amount of the state subsidy provided to them by their county Children and Youth Services agency.
May. 02, 2018 /
![Toohil, Schlossberg, Bartolotta Push for Passage of Postpartum Depression Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne), Rep. Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh) and Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) that would assist new mothers in Pennsylvania who are struggling with postpartum depression (PPD) and their babies was the focus of a Capitol news conference on Wednesday. The legislators were joined by supporters of the proposal, including two mothers impacted by PPD.
May. 02, 2018 /
![House Passes Delozier Bill to Safeguard Electric Service]()
HARRISBURG – The House on Tuesday approved legislation authored by Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) that would allow electric companies to change how they set their rates to adapt to new technologies.
May. 02, 2018 /
![Cutler Applauds Passage of Legislation to Attract Business to the Commonwealth with Timely Permit Reviews]()
HARRISBURG – In response to concerns raised by residents of the 100th District, Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) voted in favor of a package of bills that would reform Pennsylvania’s regulatory process. Most importantly, it would address the financial impact delayed permit processing is having on the Commonwealth.
May. 02, 2018 /
![House Majority Leader Reed Pushes Government Reform Measures]()
HARRISBURG – House Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana) today sent to all House members a co-sponsorship memo for a three-bill government reform legislative package. The text of the memo from Reed follows:
May. 02, 2018 /
![Hennessey, Quigley Introduce Legislation in House, Mensch in Senate, to Help School Districts Facing Financial Losses]()
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Tim Hennessey (R-North Coventry) and Tom Quigley (R-Royersford) jointly introduced legislation to help school districts facing sudden and overwhelming losses of property tax revenue, as well as to achieve tax fairness in a more timely fashion.
May. 02, 2018 /
![Phillips-Hill Bill Calls For Regulatory ‘Spring Cleaning’]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill (York Township) that would address Pennsylvania’s excessive amount of overregulation is headed to the state Senate following an affirmative vote on Tuesday.
May. 01, 2018 /
![House Approves Keefer Legislation to Cut Red Tape]()
HARRISBURG – As part of ongoing efforts to reduce burdensome state regulations, the House of Representatives on Tuesday approved legislation authored by Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-York/Cumberland) to allow businesses to thrive, stimulate economic growth and decrease unnecessary government oversight.
May. 01, 2018 /
![Brown’s Hands-Free Driving Safety Legislation Approved by House Transportation Committee]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to reduce incidents of distracted driving in Pennsylvania and promote safe driving, Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) is sponsoring House Bill 1684, which was approved by the House Transportation Committee on Monday. Brown’s bill would prohibit the use of hand-held mobile telephones and similar devices, except with the use of hands-free accessories, while operating a motor vehicle.
May. 01, 2018 /
![Pickett Bill to Enhance Accessibility for Mental Health Care Goes to Governor]()
HARRISBURG – Receiving outpatient mental health services would be made easier under legislation authored by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) that is on its way to the governor.
May. 01, 2018 /
![House Approves Bernstine Bill to Improve Access to Care in Mental Health Emergency]()
HARRISBURG – Marking May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the state House of Representatives today voted unanimously to approve legislation, authored by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence), to remove bureaucratic barriers to behavioral health services for individuals seeking immediate treatment.
May. 01, 2018 /
![House Approves Nelson’s Medication Synchronization Bill]()
HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Hempfield) that would allow consumers to synchronize the refiling of their prescription drug medications.
May. 01, 2018 /
![House Approves Bloom Bill to Simplify Certification Process for Qualified Career and Tech Teachers]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives Monday sent to the Senate legislation, authored by Rep. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland), to improve career and technical education (CTE) opportunities in Pennsylvania and help shrink the skills gap.
Apr. 30, 2018 /
![House Approves Grove Bill, Part of Comprehensive Package to Improve Career and Technical Education]()
HARRISBURG – As the demand for trained workers to fill open manufacturing jobs in Pennsylvania increases daily, the House on Monday approved a bipartisan package of legislation, including a bill by Rep. Seth Grove (R-York), to spur on workforce development.
Apr. 30, 2018 /
![House Approves Mako Bill to Increase Awareness of Technical Careers]()
HARRISBURG – The House today passed legislation authored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to increase student awareness about workforce needs and opportunities.
Apr. 30, 2018 /
![House Committee Advances Bloom Bill to Honor Fallen Marine]()
HARRISBURG – The House Transportation Committee today advanced legislation, authored by Rep. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland), to name a Carlisle bridge after Marine Lance Cpl. Edward Rykoskey, who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War.
Apr. 30, 2018 /
![Barrar, House Committee to Vote on Bill to Honor First Responders]()
WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will hold a committee meeting to vote on three bills:
Apr. 30, 2018 /
![Lawmakers to Hold News Conference on Postpartum Depression Legislation]()
WHAT: Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne), Rep. Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh) and Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) will discuss their legislation that would help qualify at-risk infants of mothers suffering from postpartum depression (PPD) for state services. The lawmakers will be joined by health care providers and parents impacted by PPD.
Apr. 30, 2018 /
![Staats Bill to Alert Students About Transfer Policies Clears House]()
HARRISBURG – By a unanimous vote today, the House advanced legislation sponsored by Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks), which aims to save high school and college students time and money by providing them with information on the transfer policies of educational institutions.