December 18, 2019

Senate Resolution Honors Penn State Wrestling Team’s 2019 Championship

The Senate approved a resolution today honoring the Penn State wrestling team for winning its eighth Division I National Wrestling Team Championship in the past nine years, according to the resolution’s authors, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) and Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34).  [Read More]

Telepresence Grant Supports Sick and Injured Students in Lancaster County
December 10, 2019

Telepresence Grant Supports Sick and Injured Students in Lancaster County

Students in Lancaster County who are facing extended absences from school due to injury or illness will soon have new educational resources thanks to a grant that was awarded today, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13), who helped create the grant program.  [Read More]

Lancaster Senators Support New Protections for Sexual Abuse Survivors, Including Statute of Limitations Reforms
November 20, 2019

Lancaster Senators Support New Protections for Sexual Abuse Survivors, Including Statute of Limitations Reforms

The Senate approved a comprehensive package of bills today to support survivors of sexual abuse, including legislation to reform the statute of limitations to give survivors more time to come forward, according to Senators Ryan Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13), who both supported the bills. Aument Audio Martin Audio  [Read More]

 
November 20, 2019

Senate Approves Down Syndrome Protection Act

A bill that would prohibit the practice of selectively aborting babies based solely on a diagnosis of Down syndrome earned Senate approval today, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13), who supported the bill.    [Read More]

 
November 19, 2019

Senate Approves Martin’s Bill Providing New Resources to Fight Pediatric Cancer

VIDEO: Senator Scott Martin speaks in support of Senate Bill 74, legislation that will allow companies to apply to the Department of Revenue for a tax credit which they may utilize for that taxable year after making an eligible donation to a Pennsylvania pediatric cancer research hospital. Listen  [Read More]

Senator Martin’s Proposals Addressing Daylight Saving Time, Write-In Candidates Move Forward
November 18, 2019

Senator Martin’s Proposals Addressing Daylight Saving Time, Write-In Candidates Move Forward

The Senate State Government Committee approved two bills today sponsored by Senator Scott Martin (R-13), including measures strengthening provisions in Pennsylvania’s election laws pertaining to write-in candidates, and addressing the confusing and counterproductive time changes resulting from Daylight Saving Time.   [Read More]

Martin Renews Push to End Time Changes Resulting From Daylight Saving Time
October 31, 2019

Martin Renews Push to End Time Changes Resulting From Daylight Saving Time

As Pennsylvanians prepare to set their clocks back on Saturday night as Daylight Saving Time ends, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) is continuing to push for an end to the twice-yearly time changes, once and for all.  [Read More]

Senate Unanimously Supports Martin Bill to Reauthorize PA Health Care Cost Containment Council
October 30, 2019

Senate Unanimously Supports Martin Bill to Reauthorize PA Health Care Cost Containment Council

The Senate approved a bill today sponsored by Senator Scott Martin (R-13) that would reauthorize a key agency that supports affordable and accessible health care for all Pennsylvanians.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Comprehensive Modernizations to State Election Laws
October 29, 2019

Senate Approves Comprehensive Modernizations to State Election Laws

The State Senate today approved legislation that will bring the most comprehensive changes to Pennsylvania’s election laws in more than eight decades, according to Senators Ryan Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13), who said that the modernizations will make it easier for all residents to take part in the election process.  [Read More]

Senate Education Committee Approves Martin Bill to Protect Student Sexual Assault Victims
October 29, 2019

Senate Education Committee Approves Martin Bill to Protect Student Sexual Assault Victims

A proposal that would provide new protections for young victims of sexual assault earned the endorsement of a key panel in the Senate today, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). Listen  [Read More]

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