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Senator
Scott Martin
Pennsylvania's 13th District
Serving Lancaster & Berks Counties
Senator
Scott Martin
Pennsylvania's 13th District
Serving Lancaster & Berks Counties
 
June 11, 2019

Workers Compensation Coverage for Integral Members of Fire Companies (SB94)

Senator Martin speaks before the Senate Labor and Industry Committee on behalf of SB 94 which would ensure workers compensation coverage for all active duty Volunteer Firefighters, Fire Police, officers or directors of a Volunteer Fire Company, and integral members of a volunteer fire company if injured in the performance of their duties.   [Read More]

Senate Panel Votes to Protect Workers’ Compensation for Injured Volunteer Fire Personnel
June 11, 2019

Senate Panel Votes to Protect Workers’ Compensation for Injured Volunteer Fire Personnel

The Senate Labor and Industry Committee approved a bill today that would ensure critical members of volunteer firefighter organizations who are injured in the line of duty can qualify for workers’ compensation coverage, according to the bill’s sponsors, Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28).   [Read More]

House Education Committee Approves Martin’s Telepresence Education Proposal
June 10, 2019

House Education Committee Approves Martin’s Telepresence Education Proposal

The House Education Committee approved a bill today to help students who face an extended absence from school due to injury or illness by ensuring they can continue to participate in classroom activities and learning, according to one of the bill’s prime sponsors, Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

 
June 5, 2019

Op-Ed on Video Gaming Terminals

Senator Martin and Senator Ryan Aument discuss how SB 321, which they introduced jointly, will give the municipalities of Lancaster County the voice they deserve in the debate over legalized gambling.   [Read More]

 
June 5, 2019

Op-ed: Lancaster County Deserves a Voice in VGT Debate

Legalized gambling can permanently change the character and culture of a community. For that reason, every municipality should have the right to refuse to host any kind of expanded gambling activity.   [Read More]

Committee Approves Martin Bill That Provides New Protections for Youth Shelter Employees
June 5, 2019

Committee Approves Martin Bill That Provides New Protections for Youth Shelter Employees

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved new protections against assault and abuse for employees in non-secure youth shelters, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

 
June 5, 2019

ERE Third Party Permit Review Hearing

Senator Martin speaks before the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy hearing.    [Read More]

 
June 3, 2019

SB 710 Conference

Senator Martin joins several officials to promote Senator Tomlinson’s SB 710 regarding games of skill devices.    [Read More]

 
May 20, 2019

GOP Economic Development

Reflection on how GOP leadership has led to an economic boom in the Commonwealth   [Read More]

 
May 9, 2019

Farming First Legislation

Senator Martin discusses a large package of bills to promote PA farmers.   [Read More]

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