Senators Propose Creation of School Threat Reporting System
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]

Martin and Mensch Call For Comprehensive Safety Review of PA Schools
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]

Lancaster County Senators Support Bills Designed to Protect Crime Victims
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]

Senator Martin Urges Congress to End Time Changes Resulting From Daylight Saving Time
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]

Martin Proposes Reforms to Property Tax Collection System
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]

Martin Bill Would Prohibit Abortion Based Solely on Down Syndrome Diagnosis
February 12, 2018

Martin Bill Would Prohibit Abortion Based Solely on Down Syndrome Diagnosis

Legislation introduced today by Senator Scott Martin (R-13) would prohibit the practice of selectively aborting babies based solely on a diagnosis of Down syndrome.  [Read More]

 
February 6, 2018

Senator Martin Responds To Governor Wolf’s Budget Plan

Senator Scott Martin (R-13) raised concerns about the growth in state spending and the new taxes proposed by Governor Wolf today during his annual budget address.    [Read More]

Op-ed: Down Syndrome Diagnosis Should Not be a Death Sentence
February 1, 2018

Op-ed: Down Syndrome Diagnosis Should Not be a Death Sentence

Many Pennsylvanians know someone whose life has been touched by Down syndrome. Despite the challenges that this condition creates, individuals with Down syndrome undoubtedly can lead full, productive, joyous lives if they are given the chance to do so.  [Read More]

Senators to Recommend Lancaster County District Attorney  for Court of Common Pleas Vacancy
January 31, 2018

Senators to Recommend Lancaster County District Attorney for Court of Common Pleas Vacancy

Senators Ryan Aument (R-36) and Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement regarding their decision to recommend to Governor Wolf that he nominate Craig Stedman to fill the unexpired term of Judge Jay Hoberg, who retired from the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas today.  [Read More]

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