Jun. 21, 2017 /
![Barrar’s Bill to Protect Consumers from Identity Theft Passes Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) to protect Commonwealth citizens by eliminating the automatic expiration of security freezes on consumer credit reports passed the House Commerce Committee unanimously today.
Jun. 21, 2017 /
![Cutler’s Bill to Preserve Students’ Financial Health Passes Committee]()
HARRISBURG – To better position students for success after college, Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) drafted a bill that would make available an online resource to help prospective college students and their parents pick a school to best meet their educational and financial needs. The legislation was passed unanimously by the House Education Committee.
Jun. 21, 2017 /
![White Sends Letter to Wolf Urging Him to Support Police]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) sent a letter to urge Gov. Tom Wolf to sign House Bill 27 when it passes the Senate. White’s bill would temporarily withhold the identifications of police officers involved in a shooting until investigation into the incident concludes.
Jun. 21, 2017 /
![Christiana Bill to License PA Plumbers Advances]()
HARRISBURG — The House of Representatives Tuesday approved legislation to establish a state certification program for Pennsylvania plumbers, said Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver/Washington), author of the measure.
Jun. 21, 2017 /
![Human Services Committee to Hold Hearing on Medicaid and Affordable Care Act]()
WHAT: The House Human Services Committee will hold a public hearing on the status of Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act in Pennsylvania.
Jun. 21, 2017 /
![Saccone’s Legislation to Protect Military Honor and Valor Passes Senate]()
HARRISBURG - Legislation introduced by Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny/Washington) which would protect the honor and valor of America’s veterans this week overwhelmingly passed the Senate 49-0.
Jun. 20, 2017 /
![Roae Bill to Provide Cost Relief to Erie School District Advances]()
HARRISBURG – The House State Government Committee today in Harrisburg approved legislation introduced by state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) that would reduce costs for the Erie School District and other districts with significant financial issues.
Jun. 20, 2017 /
![Ward Bill Increases Protection of Health Care Workers]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today overwhelmingly approved legislation authored by Rep. Judy Ward (R-Blair) that would add all health care practitioners to a protected class in the event of assault. House Bill 646 would raise the penalty for an assault on a health care practitioner, while in the performance of duty where bodily injury occurs, from a second-degree misdemeanor to a second-degree felony.
Jun. 20, 2017 /
![House Passes Keller’s Bill to Improve Agricultural Education]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Cumberland), designed to deliver agricultural education more effectively in Pennsylvania, was overwhelmingly approved by the House of Representatives on Monday.
Jun. 20, 2017 /
![House Commerce Committee to Consider Entertainment Tax Credit, Security Freeze Legislation]()
WHAT: House Commerce Committee Chairman Brian Ellis (R-Butler) announced a voting meeting to consider the following bills: House Bill 1094, sponsored by Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), which seeks to eliminate the automatic expiration of security freezes on consumer credit reports, and House Bill 1519, sponsored by Ellis, which would change the allocation of funds for the Entertainment Tax Credits.
Jun. 20, 2017 /
![Klunk Bill to Give Farmers More Choice Approved by House Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation by Rep. Kate Klunk’s (R-Hanover) to give farmers more options with how their preserved land is managed was unanimously approved by the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee on Tuesday.
Jun. 20, 2017 /
![Lawmakers Urge Passage of Bill to Protect Pets Left in Hot Cars]()
WHAT: As temperatures climb and the first day of summer arrives, lawmakers will hold a press conference to urge the General Assembly to act on legislation to protect pets left unattended in hot cars. Following the press conference, a veterinarian will lead a demonstration of basic first steps that can be taken once the pet is released from a hot car.
Jun. 20, 2017 /
![Nesbit’s E-Prescribing Bill for Opioids Heads to Senate]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation designed to address the ongoing opioid abuse crisis by preventing paper prescriptions for the powerful medications from falling into the wrong hands has been approved by the state House, said Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler), author of the measure.
Jun. 20, 2017 /
![Bill to Protect Newborns Approved by House, Topper Says]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation by Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) that would amend the Newborn Protection Act to allow parents to relinquish newborns to emergency medical responders at fire stations was approved by the House on Tuesday.
Jun. 20, 2017 /
![Ryan Introduces Measure to Fix Military Retirement Glitch]()
HARRISBURG – The state House of Representatives this week approved a resolution authored by Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) urging the President of the United States and the U.S. Congress to enact House Resolution 303, the Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2017, which is federal legislation pending in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Jun. 20, 2017 /
![Santora, Driscoll Announce House Passage of Bill to Provide for Fair and Prompt Contractor Payment]()
HARRISBURG – Today, the House approved legislative language with strong bipartisan support drafted by Reps. James R. Santora (R-Delaware) and Michael Driscoll (D-Philadelphia) to permit contractors to suspend their work if they are not paid per contract terms. The bill passed the House Commerce Committee with complete support two weeks ago.
Jun. 20, 2017 /
![Warner Introduces Bill to Combat Welfare Fraud, Abuse]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) recently introduced legislation to require the Department of Human Services (DHS) to implement fraud detection measures on the use of Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards.
Jun. 20, 2017 /
![Rothman and Jimmy Kemp Propose Revenue-Generating Tax Cuts]()
HARRISBURG – More than 35 years after the federal government showed cutting taxes can generate additional revenue, state Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) today at a Harrisburg news conference unveiled legislation that would reduce tax rates for some businesses in Pennsylvania.
Jun. 20, 2017 /
![Barrar and Committee Consider Potential Effects of Microgrids in the Commonwealth]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) and other members of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee heard from stakeholders regarding the use of microgrids to provide reliable energy distribution, especially during disasters and emergencies.
Jun. 20, 2017 /
![House Committee To Examine Hunting, Fishing License Increase Legislation]()
The House Game and Fisheries Committee, chaired by state Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-York), will hold an informational meeting to discuss legislation that could impact the cost of hunting and fishing licenses in the Commonwealth.