November 6, 2020
Martin Statement on 2020 Election Issues
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today regarding issues and concerns that have been raised regarding the 2020 election: [Read More]
News Releases
November 4, 2020
New Law Authored by Martin Will Protect Young Victims of Sexual Assault
Legislation that would protect young victims of sexual assault against the possibility of having to attend school with their attackers was signed into law on Tuesday, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
November 4, 2020
New Law Sponsored by Martin, Phillips-Hill Protects Injured Volunteer Fire, EMS Personnel
Critical members of volunteer fire companies, ambulance corps and rescue squads who are injured in the line of duty will qualify for workers’ compensation coverage under a bill signed into law on Tuesday, according to the bill’s sponsors, Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28). [Read More]
November 2, 2020
Martin Urges Schools to Apply for Funding to Meet Health and Safety Needs of Students
Local schools can apply soon to receive additional grant funding to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and school employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
October 26, 2020
Martin Honored as Legislator of the Year by Major Health Care IT Advocacy Group
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) recently honored Senator Scott Martin (R-13) as Legislator of the Year for his work to ensure young people facing long-term illness and injury can continue their studies. [Read More]
October 21, 2020
Senator Martin and Phillips-Hill Legislation to Protect Injured Volunteer Fire, EMS Personnel Earns Final Legislative Approval
Critical members of volunteer fire companies, ambulance corps and rescue squads who are injured in the line of duty would qualify for workers’ compensation coverage under a bill approved by the Senate today and sent to the governor, according to the bill’s sponsors, Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28). [Read More]
October 21, 2020
Martin’s Bill to Protect Young Victims of Sexual Assault Sent to Governor’s Desk
Legislation that would protect young victims of sexual assault against the possibility of having to attend school with their attackers received final legislative approval today and was sent to the governor’s desk to be signed into law, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
October 20, 2020
Senate Approves Bipartisan Bills to Boost Fire and EMS Services Throughout PA
The Senate approved a comprehensive package of bipartisan reforms today to improve the delivery of fire and EMS services throughout the state, according to Senator Martin, who supported the legislation. [Read More]
October 6, 2020
Senator Martin Supports Passage of Key Health Care Accessibility Measures
The state Senate approved two measures this week to boost the availability of health care services and coverage throughout Pennsylvania, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13), who supported the bills. [Read More]
October 6, 2020
Senator Martin Votes To Strengthen Penalties Against Child Pornography
The Senate unanimously approved a bill today that would strengthen penalties for child pornography and create a new task force to help prevent children from being victimized by this heinous crime, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13), who supported the bill. [Read More]