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Senator
Scott Martin
Pennsylvania's 13th District
Serving Lancaster & Berks Counties
Senator
Scott Martin
Pennsylvania's 13th District
Serving Lancaster & Berks Counties
 
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]

General Assembly Approves Proposed Constitutional Amendment Requiring Legislative Vote on Extended Disaster Declarations
July 15, 2020

General Assembly Approves Proposed Constitutional Amendment Requiring Legislative Vote on Extended Disaster Declarations

State Senator Scott Martin (R-13) said the state Senate today approved a proposed constitutional amendment today that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, moving the measure one step closer to a voter referendum.  [Read More]

Lancaster County Senators Disappointed with New Restrictions Announced by Governor
July 15, 2020

Lancaster County Senators Disappointed with New Restrictions Announced by Governor

Lancaster County Senators Ryan P. Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today regarding Governor Wolf’s announcement of new restrictions on bars and restaurants statewide:  [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]

Senators Martin and Tomlinson PASSHE Reforms Signed into Law
July 2, 2020

Senators Martin and Tomlinson PASSHE Reforms Signed into Law

A package of broad reforms to protect the future of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) was signed into law today, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Lancaster County Senators Express Frustration Over PA Supreme Court’s Emergency Declaration Ruling
July 1, 2020

Lancaster County Senators Express Frustration Over PA Supreme Court’s Emergency Declaration Ruling

Lancaster County Senators Ryan P. Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today regarding the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s partisan ruling against a bipartisan resolution to end Governor Wolf’s COVID-19 emergency declaration:  [Read More]

Senate Advances Bills to Support Pennsylvania Firefighters
July 1, 2020

Senate Advances Bills to Support Pennsylvania Firefighters

Several bills moved forward in the state Senate recently to protect Pennsylvania firefighters, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13), who supported the bills.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Second Round of Policing Reform Bills
July 1, 2020

Senate Approves Second Round of Policing Reform Bills

The Pennsylvania Senate today continued its work to improve police training and reduce deadly force incidents, approving a second round of reform legislation, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Bill Improving Daycare Safety Sent to Governor
July 1, 2020

Bill Improving Daycare Safety Sent to Governor

A bill to protect children in state-regulated daycare facilities received final legislative approval on Tuesday and was sent to the governor for enactment into law, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [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]

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