July 10, 2020
Hearing on HB 1563 (Period Rate Studies of Multi Unit Properties by Authorities)
Senate Local Government Committee | July 14, 2020 | [Read More]
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June 29, 2020
Informational meeting on the Southcentral PA Economy and COVID-19
Senate Majority Policy Committee | June 30, 2020 | 8:30 a.m. | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
June 24, 2020
Senate Approves Sweeping Reforms to Ensure Sustainability of PA State System of Higher Education
The Senate approved a set of broad reforms today to protect the future of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and ensure the system has the tools to achieve its mission for many years to come, according to Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Robert M. “Tommy” Tomlinson (R-6). Senator Martin Senator Tomlinson Listen - Senator Martin Listen - Senator Tomlinson [Read More]
June 23, 2020
Martin Bill to Boost PA’s Farmland Preservation Efforts Earns Committee Endorsement
The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee unanimously approved a bill today that would boost Pennsylvania’s farmland preservation program by expanding eligibility to land trusts, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). Listen [Read More]
June 10, 2020
Senate Approves Martin Bill to Extend Emergency Relief for Local Taxpayers
The Senate unanimously approved a bill today sponsored by Senator Scott Martin (R-13) that would help more local taxpayers benefit from school property tax discounts and extended payment deadlines. Listen [Read More]
June 10, 2020
Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment to Limit Length of Future Disaster Declarations
Future emergency disaster declarations could not be extended beyond 30 days without legislative approval under a proposed Constitutional Amendment approved by the Senate today, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13), who was one of four Senators who authored the bill. Listen [Read More]
June 10, 2020
Constitutional Amendment (SB 1166)
VIDEO: Senator Scott Martin 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
Senator Martin Supports Resolution to Get PA Back to Work, End Governor Wolf’s Business Shutdown Order
Stressing that Governor Wolf’s extended lockdown of Pennsylvania is hurting families and doing irreparable harm to employers, the Senate today voted to approve a measure that would end the statewide shutdown, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). Listen [Read More]
June 5, 2020
Meeting to consider SB 1039, SB 1188, HB 1564 and HB 2073
Senate Local Government Committee | June 8, 2020 | 12 p.m. | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) [Read More]
May 28, 2020
Passage of Interim State Budget and CARES Funding Distribution
Senator Scott Martin comments on Senate passage of a $25.8 billion interim budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 as well as a plan to direct $2.6 billion in federal CARES funding to support individuals, small businesses, organizations and county governments that were most severely impacted by the virus. Listen [Read More]