September 8, 2020
Meeting to consider SB 1309, HB 2353, HB 2354, and HB 2440
Senate State Government Committee | September 9, 2020 | Hearing Room 1, NOB (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
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September 8, 2020
TODAY: Senator Mastriano and Senator Kim Ward to host First Responders, discuss “Move Over” Legislation
Press conference announcing Senate Bill 1281, proposed by Senator Mastriano and Senator Ward, to protect first responders (e.g. tow truck drivers, emergency management services, firefighters, law enforcement, etc.) when they respond to emergency scenes, traffic stops or disabled vehicles on the highway. This is referred to as the “Steer Clear Law”, which is being rebranded as the “Move Over Law,” Tuesday, September 8 at noon in Soldier's Grove | [Read More]
September 4, 2020
Meeting to consider SB 1190, SB 1241, SB 1280 and HB 2626
Senate State Government Committee | September 8, 2020 - Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Remote Participation) | [Read More]
September 3, 2020
Meeting to consider HB 2626
Senate State Government Committee | September 3, 2020 at 2:30 pm (Senate Chamber and Remote Participation) | [Read More]
July 20, 2020
Hearing on 2020 Election Issues
Senate State Government Committee | Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 10 am | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
July 10, 2020
Meeting to consider SB 1235, HB 196, HB 1069, HB 1780, and HB 2463
Senate State Government Committee | July 13, 2020 | 1:30 p.m. (Time approx.) | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
June 24, 2020
DiSanto Occupational Licensure Reforms Sent to Governor
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]
June 22, 2020
Meeting to consider SB 42, SB 395, SB 1214, HB 86, HB 2370, and HB 2487
Senate State Government Committee | June 22, 2020 (approx. 1:45 p.m.) | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
June 10, 2020
Constitutional Amendment (SB 1166)
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]
June 9, 2020
Ending the Governor’s Shutdown Order (HR 836)
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]