Sen. Baker Comments On Passage Of Statute Of Limitations Reform Legislation
November 20, 2019
Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20th, offered the following remarks in support of the statute of limitations reform efforts, and her amendment to change the time that a person between the ages of 18 and 23 has to bring a civil claim for sexual abuse from 2 years under current law to the age of 30, increase the criminal statute of limitations to 20 years for this same class of victims, up from the existing 12 years after the offense was committed, and transfer $5 million into the Crime Victims Compensation Fund to fund counseling services.
Sen. Baker's remarks on HB 962
Sen. Baker’s remarks on HB 963
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Public hearing to consider the reappointment of John P. Williams as a member of the Board of Pardons
November 15, 2019
Senate Judiciary Committee | November 19, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B |
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Bill Helps Ensure Safe, Fair Elections And Greater Voter Participation
October 30, 2019
Senate Bill 421, which passed the Senate and House and is on its way to the governor’s desk, received the support of Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20th.
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Wayne County Resident Shadows Sen. Baker
October 29, 2019
Grey Rabbit Dion Puett, a 2018 Honesdale High School graduate, spent a day serving as a student shadow of Sen. Lisa Baker at the Capitol.
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State Senate Honors Patrick Solano
October 25, 2019
Patrick Solano, of Pittston Township, has received many honors and awards over the years. But the WWII veteran says the recognition he recently received by the state Senate is, “the optimum.”
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Senate Recognizes Pat Solano for Distinguished Military and Public Service
October 22, 2019
It is fitting for us to honor Patrick Solano, for his sense of honor and duty and patriotism during World War II.
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Public hearing to review the recommendations and other conclusions contained in the report prepared by the PA Department of Corrections entitled “Sentinel Event Reviews of Parolee Homicides.”
October 18, 2019
Senate Judiciary Committee | October 21, 2019 | NOB, Hearing Room #1 |
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Hearing on statute of limitations with respect to claims of sexual abuse
September 27, 2019
Senate Judiciary Committee | October 2, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1
Part 1 Video
Part 2 Video
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Senators Baker And Yudichak Joint Testimony At Committee Hearing On The Closures Of Polk And White Haven State Centers
September 24, 2019
State Senators Lisa Baker (R-20th) and John Yudichak (D-14th) provided the following written testimony at the Senate Health and Human Services Committee hearing today:
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Public hearing on Behavioral Health, Second Amendment Rights, and other Gun-Related Issues (Part 2 of 2)
September 20, 2019
Senate Judiciary Committee | September 25, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 |
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