September 18, 2020
Meeting to consider SB 1296
Senate Local Government Committee | Monday, September 21, 2020 | 12:45 p.m. | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
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September 9, 2020
Senate Unanimously Approves Martin’s Bill to Protect Young Victims of Sexual Assault
Young victims of sexual assault would be protected against the possibility of having to attend school with their attackers under a bill approved by the Senate today, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). Listen [Read More]
September 4, 2020
Meeting to consider SB 1164, HB 885, HB 908, HB 1408, HB 1582, HB 1647, HB 2044, and HB 2536
Senate Local Government Committee | September 8, 2020 | [Read More]
August 27, 2020
Senators propose option to temporarily suspend costly prevailing wage requirements for local entities amid COVID-19 pandemic
Senators Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York), Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) and Judy Ward (R-Blair/Cumberland/Franklin/Fulton/Huntingdon) plan to introduce a bill they say will help local governments and school districts address fiscal challenges and infrastructure obligations. Listen [Read More]
August 17, 2020
PA Athletic Oversight Committee Hearing on PIAA Fall Sports
PA Athletic Oversight Committee | August 18, at 11:00 am in the Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
July 23, 2020
Martin’s Bill to Extend Emergency Relief for Local Taxpayers Becomes Law
A new law authored by Senator Scott Martin (R-13) could help more local taxpayers benefit from school property tax discounts and extended payment deadlines. Listen [Read More]
July 14, 2020
House Sends Martin’s Bill to Extend Emergency Relief for Local Taxpayers to Governor
The House of Representatives 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]
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]
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]