Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Bills Regarding Ransomware, Organized Retail Theft and Harassment of Sports Officials
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), today approved legislation regarding ransomware attacks, organized retail thefts and the harassment of sports officials in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Baker’s Bill Simplifying Grantor Trust Process for PA Taxpayers Passes Senate
Legislation to simplify and streamline the irrevocable grantor trust process was passed by the Senate, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Baker’s Bill Protecting Identities of PA Lottery Winners Passed by Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) protecting the identity of Pennsylvania Lottery prizewinners was passed unanimously by the Senate. [Read More]
Baker Bill Seeks to Improve School Bus Safety and Save Lives by Targeting Reckless Drivers
With a new school year beginning, there is renewed focus on getting our children to and from school safe and sound. Despite clear laws aimed at protecting children entering or departing a school bus or using a crosswalk, there are increasing reports of motorists speeding through school zones and distracted and reckless drivers placing the safety of school bus passengers and drivers at risk. In response to this alarming trend, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) is working to increase penalties for those refusing to follow the law. [Read More]
Baker’s Leadership Recognized by City and State Pennsylvania
Since taking the oath of office as state senator in Jan. 2007, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) has concentrated on delivering results for the communities and residents of the 20th Senatorial District. [Read More]
Baker, Haywood Issue Joint Statement on Senate Passage of Legislation to Strengthen Guardianship Laws
Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Art Haywood (D-4) issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 506, legislation to strengthen guardianship laws in Pennsylvania by requiring courts to automatically appoint counsel to individuals undergoing the guardianship process, consider other less restrictive alternatives before imposing a guardianship, and instituting training and screening of professional guardians. The bill would also establish a more robust review process for those currently in a guardianship and requires the court to establish procedures to prevent individuals from staying in the system if their incapacity or circumstances change. [Read More]