General Assembly Passes Gabler’s Pro-Gun Bill

Oct. 27, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) that would allow for the use of semi-automatic firearms and air- or gas-powered rifles for certain hunting applications has been sent to Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk for his signature. The House today voted overwhelmingly to pass Gabler’s House Bill 263.

State Senate Sends Gabler’s Student Protection Act to Governor’s Desk

Oct. 26, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – The state Senate today unanimously passed legislation authored by state Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) that would protect students attending postsecondary schools accredited by an agency that loses its federal recognition. House Bill 2338 now awaits Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature.

Barrar Honors Retired Brig. Gen. Jerry Beck and All Veterans

Oct. 26, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) recognized retired Brig. Gen. Jerry Beck and all veterans of the Commonwealth during a joint informational hearing hosted by the House and Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees.

Watson Cheers Passage of Adult Adoptee Birth Certificate Bill

Oct. 26, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Adults who were adopted as children in Pennsylvania are just one step away from being able to obtain their original birth information under legislation currently on its way to the governor, said Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th), a leading co-sponsor of the measure.

State Senate Unanimously Passes Phillips-Hill Legislation to Return Military Veterans, Spouses to the Classroom

Oct. 26, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Township) that would accelerate the process veterans, military members and their spouses must follow when attempting to maintain state teaching certification due to frequent moves is headed to the desk of Gov. Tom Wolf following unanimous passage by the state Senate. House Bill 2078 had been passed unanimously by the state House in June.

Bill to Renew ‘PA One Call’ Headed to Governor, Godshall Says

Oct. 26, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Tonight, a bill to reauthorize the law protecting underground utility infrastructure and citizens from line hits during excavation projects is on its way to the governor, said Rep. Robert Godshall (R-Montgomery), whose House Consumer Affairs Committee amended the bill last week.

Benninghoff Adoptee Rights Bill to Become Law

Oct. 25, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – After eight years of legislative negotiations, Rep. Kerry Benninghoff’s (R-Centre/Mifflin) legislation to reinstate Pennsylvania-born adult adoptees’ rights to access their original birth certificates is on its way to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.