Brown Designates April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Pennsylvania

Apr. 25, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – As sexual assault is the most underreported crime in the United States, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and law enforcement officials across the nation, Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) sponsored House Resolution 134, which designates April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. An average of just 31 percent of rape and sexual assault incidents are estimated to be reported.

House Committee to Consider Possible Hunting and Fishing License Fee Increase Bills

Apr. 25, 2017 /

WHAT: The House Game and Fisheries Committee, chaired by state Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-York), will meet to vote legislation that would give both the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) the authority to increase the cost of hunting and fishing licenses in Pennsylvania. Both commissions have expressed a need to raise the price of licenses.

Klunk’s Bingo Bill Unanimously Backed by Committee

Apr. 25, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation by Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) to modernize Pennsylvania’s antiquated Bingo Law was unanimously approved by the House Gaming Oversight Committee today and now heads to the full House for a vote.

Small Business Tax Fairness Package Passes Finance Committee

Apr. 25, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, the House Finance Committee approved the Small Business Tax Fairness Package, which includes three House bills being sponsored by Reps. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland), Seth Grove (R-York) and Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland). Each of the bills passed with a 16-7 vote.

Human Services to Hold Hearing on Status of Newborn Screening Law

Apr. 25, 2017 /

WHAT: The House Human Services Committee will hold a public hearing on the status of the implementation of Act 148 of 2014, also known as Hannah’s Law, which expanded Pennsylvania’s program to screen newborns for a variety of genetic diseases and conditions. Early screening is imperative so that children can receive treatment as early as possible.

Kauffman Bill Offering Greater Protection to PA Children Passes State House

Apr. 24, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Following a tragic case in Franklin County involving the death of a young boy, Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), with the input of Franklin County District Attorney Matt Fogal, authored legislation to place stronger penalties on those who put children in harm’s way. House Bill 217 has been approved by the House of Representatives.

House Votes to Better Protect Children by Supporting Quigley’s Bill

Apr. 24, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – To bar predators who have assaulted children from attacking others, the House approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Tom Quigley (R-Montgomery) that would enable them to face jail time. The bill would enhance the sentence for indecent exposure when the offense is committed in the presence of a person under the age of 16.

House Passes Bernstine Bill to Hold Lottery Winners Accountable for Debts

Apr. 24, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Common-sense, bipartisan legislation to intercept lottery winnings by individuals who are delinquent on state taxes or behind on child support payments has passed unanimously in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, announced bill sponsor, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence).

Causer, Gabler Support Legislation to Examine, Improve Delivery of Emergency Services

Apr. 19, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) and Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) today joined their House colleagues in unanimously passing legislation that would establish a special bipartisan, bicameral legislative commission to recommend improvements to the manner in which emergency services are delivered in Pennsylvania.