Senate Votes To Strengthen Penalties Against Child Pornography
Posted on: October 6, 2020
The Senate unanimously approved a bill today that would strengthen penalties for child pornography and create a new task force to help prevent children from being victimized by this heinous crime, according to Senate Judiciary Committee chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), who supported the bill.
Meeting to consider SB 136, SB 658, SB 1085, and HB 616
Posted on: October 2, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 10 am | Off the Floor (and Virtual Participation)|
Death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Posted on: September 21, 2020
Senator Lisa Baker offers remarks and requests a moment of silence in honor of the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Act 66 of 2020 which established the Local Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit
Posted on: September 21, 2020
Senate AND House Majority Policy Committees | Thursday, September 24, 2020 | 10:30 a.m. | Friedman Jewish Community Center, Kingston, Luzerne County (and Virtual Participation) |
Meeting to consider SB 1075
Posted on: September 18, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | Monday, September 21, 2020 |
Meeting to consider the nominations of Magisterial District Judge Andrea Puppio for Judge, Court of Common Pleas in Delaware County and Magisterial District Judge Christina E. Hale for Judge, Court of Common Pleas in Schuylkill County and consideration of bills
Posted on: September 18, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. | NOB, Hearing Room #1 (and Virtual Participation) |
School Sports During COVID-19
Posted on: September 9, 2020
Senator Lisa Baker speaks in support of House Bill 2787, legislation that would allow Pennsylvania’s local school districts to make decisions regarding fall sports and activities.
Public hearing to review the February 2020 report of the Legislative Budget & Finance Committee
Posted on: September 4, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | September 8, 2020 | 12:00 noon (NOB – Hearing Room 1 and Remote Participation) |
Voting meeting on SB 833, SB 1033, HB 1747, HB 2175 and HB 2176
Posted on: September 4, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 10:30 am | (NOB – Hearing Room 1 and Remote Participation) |
PA Athletic Oversight Committee Hearing on PIAA Fall Sports
Posted on: August 17, 2020
PA Athletic Oversight Committee | August 18, at 11:00 am in the Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation
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Floor Remarks on SB 1166
Posted on: July 15, 2020
The Senate approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, moving the measure one step closer to a voter referendum.
Public hearing to consider nominations
Posted on: June 30, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | June 30, 2020 | 10:30 a.m. | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) |
Senate Judiciary Committee Takes Action On Comprehensive Probation Reform
Posted on: June 24, 2020
The Senate Judiciary Committee took action today on comprehensive probation reform intended to reduce the amount of time and resources devoted to probationers and help them fully reintegrate into society, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) who chairs the panel.
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Meeting to consider SB 14, SB 1158, SB 1204, HB 256, HB 1855, and HB 1984
Posted on: June 23, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | June 24, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. (Time Approx.) | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) |
Public Hearing on Ensuring Accountability and Equality in Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System (Part 2 of 2)
Posted on: June 15, 2020
JOINT HEARING | Senate Judiciary Committee AND Senate Law & Justice Committee | June 18, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) |
Public Hearing on Ensuring Accountability and Equality in Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System (Part 1 of 2)
Posted on: June 15, 2020
JOINT HEARING | Senate Judiciary Committee AND Senate Law & Justice Committee | June 17, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) |
Constitutional Amendment (SB 1166)
Posted on: June 10, 2020
Senator Lisa Baker speaks in support of Senate Bill 1166, legislation that would limit the length of an emergency declaration to 30 days unless approved for a longer duration by the General Assembly.
Meeting to consider HB 288, SB 1170 and SB 1193
Posted on: June 9, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | June 10, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) |
Baker Bill Supports Military Families In Need
Posted on: May 28, 2020
A program to help military families who have fallen on hard times is one step closer to becoming a permanent benefit available to Pennsylvania’s service men and women according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), who serves on the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.
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Hearing on Pennsylvania Reprieve Process
Posted on: May 18, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | May 20, 2020 | Virtual Meeting |
Senate Approves Critical New Resources for Facilities and Programs Supporting Older Adults, First Responders
Posted on: May 12, 2020
The state Senate today approved new funding to provide a critical layer of support for nursing homes and long-term living programs, including those allowing seniors to continue to live in the community, and volunteer fire and EMS companies that are struggling due to COVID-19, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) who voted in favor of the legislation.
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Nomination Hearing Board of Probation and Parole
Posted on: May 11, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | May 13, 2020 | Virtual Meeting
Meeting to consider SB 1119, SB 1120 and HB 1538
Posted on: April 27, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | April 29, 2020 | 11:15 a.m. (Time Approx.) | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) |
Meeting to consider SB 1119, SB 1120, and House Bill 360
Posted on: April 17, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | April 20, 2020 | 12:15 p.m. | Off the Floor in the Senate Chamber |