STEFANO – Committee Approves Constitutional Amendment Requiring a Legislative Vote on Extended Disaster Declarations. Moving it Closer to Voter Consideration
January 22, 2021

STEFANO – Committee Approves Constitutional Amendment Requiring a Legislative Vote on Extended Disaster Declarations. Moving it Closer to Voter Consideration

Today, Senator Pat Stefano (R-32) made good on his promise as Chairman of the Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee to promptly act on legislation to limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless the General Assembly approves an extension.  [Read More]

Senate Continues Hearings on Ensuring Accountability and Equality in Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System
June 18, 2020

Senate Continues Hearings on Ensuring Accountability and Equality in Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System

The state Senate today held the second of two days of public hearings on ensuring accountability and equality in law enforcement and the criminal justice system.  [Read More]

Senate Launches Hearings on Ensuring Accountability and Equality in Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System
June 17, 2020

Senate Launches Hearings on Ensuring Accountability and Equality in Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System

The state Senate today kicked off two days of public hearings, featuring more than 40 participants, discussing ways to ensure accountability and equality in law enforcement and the criminal justice system.  [Read More]

Senate Hearings to Focus on Ensuring Accountability and Equality in Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System
June 16, 2020

Senate Hearings to Focus on Ensuring Accountability and Equality in Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System

The Senate Judiciary Committee and Law and Justice Committee will hold joint public hearings Wednesday and Thursday on ensuring accountability and equality in law enforcement and the criminal justice system.  [Read More]

Senate Committees to Hold Joint Hearing on Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Issues
June 8, 2020

Senate Committees to Hold Joint Hearing on Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Issues

A series of joint hearings will be held next week in the Senate to examine and develop legislative proposals for addressing law enforcement and criminal justice accountability reforms, Senate Judiciary Chairman Lisa Baker (R-20) and Law and Justice Chairman Pat Stefano (R-32) announced today.  [Read More]

 
May 6, 2020

Committee Probes “Chaos” Following State Store March 17 Closure

Today’s public hearing (March 6) by the Senate Law & Justice Committee to review the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s actions during the COVID-19 outbreak showed the agency was ill prepared when the Governor ordered the closure of all of its retail stores on March 17, according to Committee Chairman Senator Pat Stefano (R-32).    [Read More]

Senate Law and Justice Panel to Hold Hearing on LCB Issues During COVID-19
May 5, 2020

Senate Law and Justice Panel to Hold Hearing on LCB Issues During COVID-19

The Senate Law and Justice Committee will hold a remote public hearing at  10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6 in Harrisburg to discuss issues involving the PA Liquor Control Board (LCB) during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Pat-Stefano (R-32).  [Read More]

How does high-speed broadband impact agriculture and education? Pa. Senate committee set to explore issue locally on Sept. 5
August 26, 2019

How does high-speed broadband impact agriculture and education? Pa. Senate committee set to explore issue locally on Sept. 5

Senator Pat Stefano (R-Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) is bringing the Senate Communications and Technology Committee to Penn State Fayette to explore the implications of high-speed internet on Pennsylvania’s two critical industries – agriculture and education.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Vehicle Emissions Testing Reform Package
June 26, 2019

Senate Approves Vehicle Emissions Testing Reform Package

The Senate approved a package of bills on June 25, 2019, reforming Pennsylvania’s vehicle emissions testing program, also referred to as the Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program.  [Read More]

 
June 12, 2019

Vehicle Emissions Testing Reform Bills Approved by Senate Transportation Committee

A package of bills was approved today by the Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by Senator Kim Ward (R-39), reforming Pennsylvania’s vehicle emissions testing program, also referred to as the Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program.   [Read More]

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