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New Law Closes Loophole in Sex Offender Registry to Better Protect Children
July 1, 2025

New Law Closes Loophole in Sex Offender Registry to Better Protect Children

A new law signed yesterday by the governor will strengthen Pennsylvania’s efforts to protect children from sexual abuse in youth sports and nonprofit programs, according to the bill’s sponsors Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on State Budget Progress
June 30, 2025

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on State Budget Progress

Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today on the current status of the 2025-26 state budget.  [Read More]

Yaw, Martin Resolution Designates June 8-14, 2025, as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania
June 10, 2025

Yaw, Martin Resolution Designates June 8-14, 2025, as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania

The week of June 8th through June 14th, 2025, will be designated as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania under Senate Resolution 124, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), vice chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC) and chairman of the CBC Pennsylvania Delegation, and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), member of the CBC Pennsylvania delegation and former CBC chair.  [Read More]

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Pennsylvania’s Fiscal Stability
June 5, 2025

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Pennsylvania’s Fiscal Stability

Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today in reaction to the Shapiro Administration announcement of the refinancing of approximately $1.159 billion in General Obligation refunding bonds, touting responsible financial management:  [Read More]

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Office of Senator Scott Martin

Harrisburg Office

Senate Box 203013
Main Capitol 281
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3013
Telephone: (717) 787-6535
Fax: 717-772-5471
TTY: (800) 364-1581
Toll Free: (800) 235-1313

District Office

135 E. Main St., Suite 1-A
Strasburg, PA 17579
Telephone: (717) 397-1309
Fax: 717-299-7798

⚠️PA's emergency 911 system is experiencing outages across the state.  Community residents are encouraged to contact their local 911 center on their non-emergency lines until the situation is resolved.

Lancaster County: 717-664-1180 or 717-664-1190
Berks County: 610-655-4911

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👏Congratulations to Sarah Firestone for being elected to serve as Pennsylvania FFA President! In her new role, she will travel throughout the state to promote the organization, help local chapters reach their full potential, and much more. Our community is so proud of you, Sarah!
@pennsylvaniaffa @gardenspotffa

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👏Check out my video highlighting each of the students throughout the area who received my 2025 Good Citizen Awards! I am very proud of all the winners for exhibiting strong character and values. Congrats to all!

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I appreciated meeting recently with the Lancaster County Association of Realtors! They play an important role in helping many community residents achieve the dream of home ownership.

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Meet Scott Martin

Scott Martin is a lifelong Lancaster County resident with deep roots in the community. Scott currently serves as part of the Senate Republican Leadership team as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, which plays a crucial role in negotiating and developing the state budget. During his three terms in the Senate, he has authored dozens of laws to improve the quality of life for Pennsylvanians. He previously served as Chair of the Senate Education Committee and Senate Local Government Committee.
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