Pennsylvania Senate Republicans

December 26, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Guardianship Legislation Signed Into Law by Pa. Gov.

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

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November 20, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Judiciary Committee Addresses Family Law Disputes, Terroristic Threats and Body Cams

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

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October 30, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Senate Approves Bill to Prevent Tax Dollars From Supporting Russia

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

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August 21, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Republican Sens. Seek to Improve Cooperation Between Co-equal Branches of Government

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

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August 14, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Senate Holds Hearing on Child Advocacy Centers

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

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August 07, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Sen. Introduces Bill to Safeguard Seniors From Caregiver Abuse and Neglect

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

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June 05, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Senators Introduce Drug Overdose Treatment Legislation

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

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