Senate Panel Endorses Telepresence Education Proposal
March 19, 2019

Senate Panel Endorses Telepresence Education Proposal

The Senate Education Committee approved a bill today that would ensure students who face an extended absence from school due to injury or illness could continue to participate in classroom activities and learning, according to one of the bill’s prime sponsors, Senator Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Lancaster County Senators Introduce Collective Bargaining Transparency Measures
March 15, 2019

Lancaster County Senators Introduce Collective Bargaining Transparency Measures

Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Ryan Aument (R-36) introduced two bills today that would improve transparency of the process of negotiating the salaries and benefits of government and school employees.  [Read More]

Martin Advocates New Protections for Student Sexual Assault Victims
March 11, 2019

Martin Advocates New Protections for Student Sexual Assault Victims

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) will introduce a bill soon that would mandate the expulsion of any student who is convicted or adjudicated delinquent of sexual assault against a student in the same K-12 school district, at the victim’s request.  [Read More]

Martin Pushes for More Resources for Pediatric Cancer Research
March 7, 2019

Martin Pushes for More Resources for Pediatric Cancer Research

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) is reintroducing a bill that would help generate up to $100 million for pediatric cancer research over the next decade.  [Read More]

 
March 6, 2019

Martin Renews Push to Help Students Facing Prolonged Medical Absence From School

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) reintroduced legislation recently that would provide new resources to students who face an extended absence from school due to injury or illness.   [Read More]

Martin Appointed to Chesapeake Bay Commission
March 4, 2019

Martin Appointed to Chesapeake Bay Commission

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) has been appointed to serve on Pennsylvania’s delegation to the Chesapeake Bay Commission for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.  [Read More]

Senator Martin Calls for Reforms to Protect Public Sector Employee Rights
February 28, 2019

Senator Martin Calls for Reforms to Protect Public Sector Employee Rights

In response to the landmark Janus v. AFSCME U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2018, Senator Scott Martin (R-13) introduced legislation today to ensure public sector employees understand all of their rights pertaining to union membership and fees.  [Read More]

Martin, Argall Call for Commonsense Work Requirements for Medicaid Recipients
February 11, 2019

Martin, Argall Call for Commonsense Work Requirements for Medicaid Recipients

Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and David G. Argall (R-29) will introduce a bill in the near future that will create commonsense work requirements for able-bodied Medicaid recipients.  [Read More]

Martin Appointed to Athletic Oversight Committee
February 7, 2019

Martin Appointed to Athletic Oversight Committee

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) will continue to play a leading role in improving the management of high school athletics as a member of the Pennsylvania Athletic Oversight Committee.  [Read More]

Martin Appointed to Local Government Commission
February 6, 2019

Martin Appointed to Local Government Commission

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) was appointed this week to serve on a specialized advisory panel devoted to local government issues for the General Assembly.  [Read More]

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