The Senate gave near unanimous final approval today to a measure sponsored by Senator Scott Martin (R-13) that would remove an antiquated ballot requirement that increases costs to local taxpayers. [Read More]
In order to protect Pennsylvania’s food supply chain, Senators Scott Martin (R-13), Ryan P. Aument (R-36), Elder Vogel (R-47) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) will introduce a bill to allow garden centers to reopen if they can adhere to social distancing and mitigation measures established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). [Read More]
Fresh off the heels of passing a new law that allows counties and municipalities to provide property tax relief to taxpayers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) introduced a bill today that would offer more flexibility for discounts and payment of school property taxes. [Read More]
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today regarding Senate Bill 530 – which was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee this week – to mandate the removal of any student who is convicted or adjudicated delinquent of sexual assault against a student who attends the same school [Read More]
The Senate approved a bill today that would help prevent many of the unintended consequences stemming from write-in candidates being elected with a small number of votes, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
A bill sponsored by Senator Scott Martin (R-13) that includes emergency measures to help local governments respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency was signed into law today. [Read More]
A new system is available to provide unemployment assistance to individuals who are self-employed, contractors, gig workers and others who do not traditionally qualify for Unemployment Compensation, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today regarding Governor Wolf’s address about Pennsylvania’s path to recovery: [Read More]
The Senate approved two bills today that would provide some much-needed clarity and common sense to the process of deciding which businesses can safely operate during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). Listen [Read More]
The House of Representatives approved a bill today sponsored by Senator Scott Martin (R-13) that includes emergency measures to help local governments respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. [Read More]
