April 26, 2019
Meeting to Consider SB 531, HB 510, HB 511, HB 512, HB 547 and HB 548
Senate Local Government Committee | April 30, 2019 | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A | [Read More]
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April 9, 2019
Keystone Telepresence Education Grant Passes Senate
The Senate unanimously passed SB 144 which would assist Intermediate Units in attaining telepresence equipment. [Read More]
April 9, 2019
Senate Approves Martin’s Telepresence Education Proposal to Help Homebound Students
Students who face an extended absence from school due to injury or illness could continue to participate in classroom activities and learning under a bill approved by the Senate today, according to one of the bill’s prime sponsors, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
March 27, 2019
Senate Panel Passes Martin’s Bill Supporting Volunteer Fire Companies
The Senate Finance Committee approved legislation today that would allow volunteer fire companies to keep more of the money they bring in during fundraisers, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
March 22, 2019
Meeting to consider SB 110, SB 316, SB 317, HB 264 and HB 275
Senate Local Government Committee | March 26, 2019 | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B [Read More]
March 21, 2019
Video: Celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Day
In recognition of World Down Syndrome Day in Pennsylvania, Senator Martin participated in a bicameral press conference discussing recent efforts to protect individuals living with Down syndrome. [Read More]
March 20, 2019
Senate Passes Martin’s Down Syndrome Awareness Day Resolution
In recognition of the incredible accomplishments of individuals living with Down syndrome, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) led passage of a Senate resolution today designating March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day. Listen [Read More]
March 7, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Community & Economic Development
Senator Martin asked Secretary Dennis Davin of DCED about why the Administration chose to offer billions in tax breaks to recruit Amazon, but then continues to reject locally-controlled initiatives to incentivize new jobs and business growth in their area. [Read More]
March 7, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Gaming Control Board, Part 2
In a follow-up round of questions during the budget hearing for the Gaming Control Board, Senator Martin questioned Executive Director Kevin O'Toole about modifications to the contract with the vendor implementing a video game terminal central control system, and steps to prevent/treat problem gambling. [Read More]
March 7, 2019
Budget Hearing Q&A: Gaming Control Board
Senator Martin questioned Gaming Control Board Executive Director Kevin O'Toole about monitoring video game terminals via a central control system and his legislation allowing municipalities to opt out of truck stop VGTs. [Read More]