Pennsylvania Senate

December 26, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Legislation sponsored by Sens. Lisa Baker, R-Luzerne, and Art Haywood, D-Montgomery, to safeguard the dignity of adults in need of guardianship was signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro.

By Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus

3 minute read

December 18, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

On Dec. 13, the Senate voted to pass a bill sponsored by Sens. Anthony Williams, D-Delaware; Lisa Baker, R-Luzerne; and Camera Bartolotta, R-Beaver, that will reform Pennsylvania's probation system.

By Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus

2 minute read

November 20, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Luzerne, on Nov. 14 approved legislation regarding school terroristic threats, family law disputes, wiretapping and body cameras.

By Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus

3 minute read

October 30, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

A bill to prevent Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars from supporting companies with ties to the governments of Russia and Belarus was approved with unanimous, bipartisan support in the Senate on Oct. 23, according to the sponsor of the bill, Sen. Dave Argall, R-Schuylkill.

By Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus

2 minute read

September 25, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Senate Communications and Technology Committee unanimously approved bipartisan legislation that would take a major step to protect minors and empower parents, according to the bill's sponsors, Sens. Vincent Hughes, D-Philadelphia/Montgomery, and Kristin Phillips-Hill, R-York.

By Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus

2 minute read

August 21, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Two state senators are teaming up to introduce a proposed constitutional amendment to clarify the Senate of Pennsylvania's role to advise and consent to nominations made by the state's chief executive.

By Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus

2 minute read

August 14, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Senate Aging and Youth Committee, chaired by state Sen. Judy Ward, R-Blair, and Sen. Maria Collett, D-Montgomery, held a hearing Aug. 8 to gather information about the critical roles played by children's advocacy centers across Pennsylvania.

By Pennsylvania Senate Republicans

3 minute read

August 07, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Franklin, on July 28 introduced legislation to establish Pennsylvania's first statewide registry of persons found to be substantiated perpetrators of abuse, neglect, abandonment or exploitation of senior citizens.

By Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus

2 minute read

July 03, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

On June 27, the Senate voted to pass a bill sponsored by Sens. Anthony Williams, D-Delaware; Lisa Baker, R-Luzerne; and Camera Bartolotta, R-Beaver, that will reform Pennsylvania's probation system.

By Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus

1 minute read

June 05, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Sens. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, and Anthony Williams, D-Delaware, announced they will introduce legislation aimed at helping individuals regain control of their lives following a drug overdose in which a life-sustaining medication was administered.

By Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus

3 minute read