Senator Martin Supports Passage of Key Health Care Accessibility Measures
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]

Senator Martin Votes To Strengthen Penalties Against Child Pornography
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]

Senator Martin Calls for Hazard Pay for EMS Personnel
September 23, 2020

Senator Martin Calls for Hazard Pay for EMS Personnel

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) announced today that he will introduce a bill to distribute up to $5 million in federal funds to provide hazard pay to emergency medical services (EMS) personnel.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Martin’s Bill to Boost PA Farmland Preservation Efforts
September 21, 2020

Senate Passes Martin’s Bill to Boost PA Farmland Preservation Efforts

The Senate unanimously approved a bill today that would boost Pennsylvania’s farmland preservation efforts by allowing land trusts to be eligible for the program, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Senators Martin, Langerholc Call for Recreational Sports and Activities to Continue Safely
September 17, 2020

Senators Martin, Langerholc Call for Recreational Sports and Activities to Continue Safely

Building on the strong bipartisan support for legislation allowing school sports to resume, Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) will introduce a bill soon that will ensure other indoor and outdoor recreational sports and activities can continue safely.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee to discuss a limited constitutional convention in Pennsylvania
September 17, 2020

Senate Majority Policy Committee to discuss a limited constitutional convention in Pennsylvania

WHAT: At the request of Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill, the Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public workshop discussion on a limited constitutional convention in Pennsylvania  WHO: Senate Majority Policy Committee Chairman David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) Senate Majority Policy Committee Vice-Chairman Dave Arnold (R-Lebanon/Dauphin/York) Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver/Greene/Washington) Senator Michele Brooks (R-Crawford/Erie/Mercer/Warren) Senator Scott Martin […]  [Read More]

Senators Propose Lifeline for Pennsylvania Bars and Restaurants, Tourism Industry
September 16, 2020

Senators Propose Lifeline for Pennsylvania Bars and Restaurants, Tourism Industry

Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Pat Stefano (R-32) announced plans to distribute up to $500 million to Pennsylvania restaurants, bars, and businesses in the tourism and hospitality industries that are suffering due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  [Read More]

Lancaster County Senators Issue Statement on Local Unrest
September 14, 2020

Lancaster County Senators Issue Statement on Local Unrest

Senators Ryan Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today regarding protests and violence in response to an officer-involved shooting in Lancaster County over the weekend:  [Read More]

 
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]

 
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]

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