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]

Senate Acts to Modernize Asset Transfers
October 29, 2019

Senate Acts to Modernize Asset Transfers

The State Senate has approved legislation that would allow Pennsylvanians to transfer digital assets and property in the same manner as tangible property, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Senate Approves Bill to Strengthen Oversight of Proposed Government Regulations
October 28, 2019

Senate Approves Bill to Strengthen Oversight of Proposed Government Regulations

The Senate approved a bill on Tuesday to strengthen the review process for government regulations and provide for better oversight by lawmakers, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13), who supported the bill.  [Read More]

Senate Panel Passes Martin’s Bill Providing New Resources for Pediatric Cancer Research
October 23, 2019

Senate Panel Passes Martin’s Bill Providing New Resources for Pediatric Cancer Research

The Senate Finance Committee approved a bill today that could generate up to $100 million in private donations over the next decade to support childhood cancer research, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Senate Approves Legislation to End Child Marriages
October 23, 2019

Senate Approves Legislation to End Child Marriages

The state Senate today passed legislation that would end child marriage in Pennsylvania, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13), who supported the measure.  [Read More]

Martin’s Ballot Modernization Bill Earns Senate Approval
October 22, 2019

Martin’s Ballot Modernization Bill Earns Senate Approval

As lawmakers weigh potential changes intended to strengthen Pennsylvania’s election system, the Senate approved a measure today that would remove an antiquated ballot requirement that increases costs to local taxpayers.  [Read More]

 
September 25, 2019

Senate Panel Hears Testimony on the Need to Provide New Resources for Pediatric Cancer Research

Pediatric cancer doctors, patient advocates and other experts testified about the need to provide new resources for childhood cancer research during a Senate Finance Committee hearing today.   [Read More]

State Senators Announce Inaugural Safe2Say Something Week in Pa.
September 24, 2019

State Senators Announce Inaugural Safe2Say Something Week in Pa.

The Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously supported a resolution from state Senators Pat Browne (R-Lehigh), Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) designating September 23-29 as “Safe2Say Something Week” in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

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