Audio/Video - Senator John DiSanto

Hearing on 2020 Election Issues

July 20, 2020
Senate State Government Committee | Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 10 am | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 1235, HB 196, HB 1069, HB 1780, and HB 2463

July 10, 2020
Senate State Government Committee | July 13, 2020 | 1:30 p.m. (Time approx.) | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]

DiSanto Occupational Licensure Reforms Sent to Governor

June 24, 2020
Legislation introduced by State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) to extend second chances for rehabilitated citizens seeking state-issued job licenses was approved by the Senate today with House amendments and is now on its way to the Governor’s desk. The Governor has ten days to act on the bill and his administration has previously expressed support for the legislation. [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 42, SB 395, SB 1214, HB 86, HB 2370, and HB 2487

June 22, 2020
Senate State Government Committee | June 22, 2020 (approx. 1:45 p.m.) | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]

Constitutional Amendment (SB 1166)

June 10, 2020
Senator John DiSanto speaks in support of Senate Bill 1166, legislation that would limit the length of an emergency declaration to 30 days unless approved for a longer duration by the General Assembly. [Read More]

Ending the Governor’s Shutdown Order (HR 836)

June 09, 2020
Senator John DiSanto speaks in support of House Resolution 836, a resolution that would end the executive order Governor Wolf used to shut down businesses, which was issued on March 6 and renewed on June 3. [Read More]

Meeting to consider HB 2018, HB 2045, and HB 2502

June 05, 2020
Senate State Government Committee | June 8, 2020 | Approx 1:45 p.m. | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) [Read More]

Senator DiSanto Holds Hearing for Safe, Secure, Accurate Primary Election

April 30, 2020
Senate State Government Committee Chair Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) reported on an informative public hearing held today on issues related to holding the 2020 Primary Election during the continued COVID-19 restrictions and guidance put in place to protect the health and safety of Pennsylvanians. [Read More]

Public Hearing on Primary Election Issues Related to the Ongoing COVID-19 Restrictions

April 27, 2020
Senate State Government Committee | April 30, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]

Consideration of SB 1027 and SB 1097

April 04, 2020
Senate State Government Committee | April 6, 2020 | Off the Floor in the Senate Chamber | [Read More]

Budget Hearing Q&A: Department of State

February 20, 2020
During the #PASenate #PABudget hearing with @PAStateDept, I asked about election modernization efforts, reporting of election night results and issues with the printing of ballots. [Read More]

Public workshop discussion on school property tax elimination

School Choice Week

January 27, 2020
Remarks of Senator DiSanto at a news conference to discuss School Choice Week. [Read More]

News Conference on School Choice Week

January 27, 2020
Senator John DiSanto (R-15) held a news conference today, January 27, 2020 at 12 noon in the Capitol Media Center to discuss School Choice Week. [Read More]

DiSanto Urges Regulatory Reforms at Public Hearing

December 12, 2019
Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) attended a public hearing of the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee at Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, makers of Martin’s Potato Rolls and other breads, to emphasize the need for reducing excess government regulation. [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 368 and HB 1051

November 15, 2019
Senate Aging and Youth Committee | November 18, 2019 | 12:30 p.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B | [Read More]

Public hearing to consider SB 819, HB 775, and HB 956

September 20, 2019
Senate Aging and Youth Committee | September 23, 2019 | 12:30 p.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A | [Read More]

DiSanto Supports Fiscally Responsible, No Tax Increase State Budget

June 27, 2019
Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) today voted in favor of House Bill 790, the 2019-20 State Budget, and various enabling legislation. [Read More]

VIDEO: Senate Republicans: Funding What Works

June 27, 2019
Stressing that Senate Republicans support a strong safety net of programs and services to help Pennsylvanians in need, Senator John DiSanto discussed specific funding in this year’s budget that will help the truly needy while using tax dollars wisely. [Read More]

Senate Republicans – Funding What Works

June 27, 2019
Senate Republicans - Funding What Works [Read More]

Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Occupational Licensure Reforms

May 22, 2019
enators John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) and Judy Schwank (Berks) and Representatives Sheryl Delozier (Cumberland) and Jordan Harris (Philadelphia) have jointly introduced Senate Bill 637 and House Bill 1477 to remove employment barriers for formerly convicted individuals. [Read More]

Media Advisory: Lawmakers to Introduce Bipartisan Occupational Licensure Reforms

May 17, 2019
Press conference to announce introduction of Senate Bill 637, bipartisan legislation intended to remove employment barriers for ex-offenders. [Read More]

Public meeting to consider the nomination of Robert Torres for Secretary of Aging

May 03, 2019
Senate Aging and Youth Committee | May 7, 2019 | 11 a.m.Main Capitol, Room 461 | [Read More]

Public Hearing on OSIG Investigation of Pennsylvania’s Older Adult Protective Services Program

April 26, 2019
Senate Aging and Youth Committee and House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee | April 29, 2019 | Senate Majority Caucus Room | [Read More]

DiSanto Public Pension Forfeiture Bill Sent to Governor

March 20, 2019
Legislation introduced by State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) to ensure that public employees who commit job-related felonies are stripped of their taxpayer-funded pension was approved by the Senate today with House amendments and is now on its way to the Governor’s desk. [Read More]