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Jun 6 at 1:00 p.m.**Watch Session Live****Senate Session Videos****Watch Committee Hearings**State BudgetMarked Calendar #psrc-home-features-block_5fd7a36ae6228 {/* Add styles that use ACF values here */} Senate Republican Hearings on Combatting Rising Crime Continue Read More Senate hearing on PA Public Transportation Safety Read More Corman Criticizes Needless and Expensive Democrat Obstruction to Election Investigation Read More Update on State System of Higher Education ACT 50 Integration Read More Social Media#psrc-social-twitter-block_60019f7125bb1 {/* Add styles that use ACF values here */}Tweets by @pasenategopA Twitter List by PASenateGOPSENATORSDavid ArgallRyan AumentLisa BakerCamera BartolottaMichele BrooksPat BrowneJake CormanJohn DiSantoCris DushChris GebhardJohn GordnerScott HutchinsonWayne LangerholcDaniel LaughlinScott MartinDoug MastrianoBob MenschKristin Phillips-HillJoe PittmanMike ReganDevlin RobinsonMario ScavelloPat StefanoTommy TomlinsonElder VogelJudy WardKim WardGene YawJohn Yudichak (I)Recent News May 25 2022 May 25, 2022 Sen. Browne’s Illegal Dirt Bike and ATV Seizure and Disposal Bill Passes Key Committee Vote Legislation aimed at providing law enforcement new tools to crackdown on the rampant illegal operation of dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on public roads cleared a key hurdle today (May 25) securing passage through the Senate Transportation Committee, according to Senator Pat Browne, the bill’s author. [Read More] May 25 2022 May 25, 2022 Senate Committee Approves Laughlin’s Local Option Small Games of Chance Legislation The Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee has approved legislation, Senate Bill 643, that would amend Pennsylvania’s Local Option Small Games of Chance (SGOC) Act to allow club licensees to retain 50% of their proceeds from small games of chance while maintaining charitable donation requirements for the other 50%, said bill prime sponsor Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). [Read More] May252022May 25, 2022 Yaw: House Committee OKs Energy Choice Bill The House Local Government Committee approved legislation today that protects consumers’ energy choices, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said. [Read More] May 25 2022 May 25, 2022 Mastriano to introduce term limits for school board members and increase transparency at meetings Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) announced his plans to introduce legislation that will reform school boards across Pennsylvania and improve transparency. [Read More] May 25 2022 May 25, 2022 Reducing Partisanship in Redistricting After controversy in this year’s decennial process of redrawing district lines for the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives, the Senate State Government Committee, chaired by Senator David G. Argall (R-29), took action today by advancing two constitutional amendments to ensure future redistricting efforts are less partisan. [Read More] May 25 2022 May 25, 2022 Robinson Bill to Modernize Membership of the Port of Pittsburgh Commission Board Approved by Committee Sen. Devlin Robinson’s (R-37) bill to modernize the membership of the Port of Pittsburgh Commission Board was unanimously approved today by the Senate Transportation Committee. [Read More] May242022May 24, 2022 Meeting to consider SR 230 and certain Executive Nominations Senate Rules and Executive Nominations Committee | Wednesday, May 25 | Off the Floor | Senate Chamber | Watch Live [Read More] May 24 2022 May 24, 2022 DiSanto: Senate Committee Preserves CHIP Family Choice Today the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee unanimously approved three bills which included approval of telehealth for outpatient psychiatric clinics, financial solvency regulation for insurance companies, and preserving options for CHIP families. [Read More] May 24 2022 May 24, 2022 Senate Ag Committee Considers Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update, Horse Racing Regulations Legislation The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee reported out two bills during a voting meeting held Tuesday in the state Capitol, according to Committee Chair Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More] May 24 2022 May 24, 2022 Bartolotta Bill to Create Jobs and Revenue Receives Senate Committee Approval The Senate Finance Committee approved legislation sponsored by Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) that would create jobs for Pennsylvanians by increasing the current level of state assistance for the Film Tax Credit program from $70 million to $125 million. [Read More] May242022May 24, 2022 Committee approves legislation to enhance outdoor options for restaurants, taverns, breweries The Senate Law and Justice Committee, chaired by Sen. Mike Regan (R-York/Cumberland), approved legislation that would allow restaurants, bars, taverns, breweries and hotels with outdoor seating to have music during certain hours. [Read More] May 24 2022 May 24, 2022 Senator Martin’s Bill Increasing Graduation Pathways Advances The Senate Education Committee approved legislation today that closes a scoring loophole for the Keystone Exams, Chairman Scott Martin (R-13) said. [Read More] May242022May 24, 2022 Mensch Bill Establishing Pennsylvania Chief Nursing Officer Approved by Senate Senator Mensch urges colleagues to approve his measure establishing the position of Pennsylvania Chief Nursing Officer HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Bob Mensch (R-24) establishing the position of Pennsylvania Chief Nursing Officer was approved today by the state Senate. “Registered nurses play a crucial role in the delivery of health care across the commonwealth. […] [Read More] May 24 2022 May 24, 2022 Senate Committee Passes Gebhard, Robinson Bill to Improve Fairness in Construction Industry Legislation sponsored by Sens. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Devlin Robinson (R-37) to improve enforcement of the construction industry’s use of the federal E-Verify system was voted out of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee today. [Read More] May242022May 24, 2022 Meeting to consider SB 1244, HB 972 and HB 1041 Senate Education Committee | May 24, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A [Read More] May242022May 24, 2022 Meeting to consider SB 643 and SB 1159 Senate Community, Economic, and Recreational Development Committee | May 25, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-BWatch Live [Read More] See More 2022 © Senate of Pennsylvania| Contact Us .wp-container-1 > .alignleft { float: left; margin-inline-start: 0; margin-inline-end: 2em; }.wp-container-1 > .alignright { float: right; margin-inline-start: 2em; margin-inline-end: 0; }.wp-container-1 > .aligncenter { margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; }.wp-container-2 > .alignleft { float: left; margin-inline-start: 0; margin-inline-end: 2em; }.wp-container-2 > .alignright { float: right; margin-inline-start: 2em; margin-inline-end: 0; }.wp-container-2 > .aligncenter { margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; }.wp-container-3 > .alignleft { float: left; margin-inline-start: 0; margin-inline-end: 2em; }.wp-container-3 > .alignright { float: right; margin-inline-start: 2em; margin-inline-end: 0; }.wp-container-3 > .aligncenter { margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; }.wp-container-4 {display: flex;gap: 2em;flex-wrap: nowrap;align-items: center;}.wp-container-4 > * { margin: 0; }