News Releases
May 22, 2018
Senators and Attorney General Urge Passage of School Threat Reporting System
Bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Pat Browne (R-16), Vincent J. Hughes (D-7) and Scott Martin (R-13) and supported by Attorney General Josh Shapiro creating a new school threat monitoring system in an effort to help reduce school violence is scheduled for a final vote in the Senate today (May 22nd). [Read More]
April 25, 2018
Senate Approves Martin Bill to Encourage Private Donations to Fight Pediatric Cancer
The Senate passed legislation today that would help generate private donations to support pediatric cancer research, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). Listen [Read More]
April 24, 2018
Senators Propose Creation of School Threat Reporting System
Bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Pat Browne (R-16), Vincent J. Hughes (D-7) and Scott Martin (R-13) to help reduce school violence by creating a new school threat monitoring system unanimously passed the Senate Education Committee today (April 24). Listen [Read More]
April 18, 2018
Senate Approves Tougher Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders
Repeat DUI offenders would face tougher punishments under legislation the Senate approved today, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
March 27, 2018
Martin and Mensch Call For Comprehensive Safety Review of PA Schools
Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Bob Mensch (R-24) have introduced a Senate Resolution that calls for a comprehensive review of school safety in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
March 21, 2018
Lancaster County Senators Support Bills Designed to Protect Crime Victims
Senators Ryan P. Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13) supported a package of seven bills today that will protect crime victims and their families. [Read More]
March 15, 2018
Senator Martin Urges Congress to End Time Changes Resulting From Daylight Saving Time
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) will introduce a resolution in the near future urging Congress to make daylight saving time permanent in the United States and eliminate the need to change the time twice a year. [Read More]
February 15, 2018
Martin Proposes Reforms to Property Tax Collection System
Senator Scott Martin (R-13) announced legislation today that would give counties, municipalities and school districts more flexibility in the collection of property taxes. [Read More]