Senate Judiciary Committee Takes Action On Comprehensive Probation Reform
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
June 23, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | June 24, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. (Time Approx.) | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) |
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Public Hearing on Ensuring Accountability and Equality in Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System (Part 2 of 2)
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) |
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Public Hearing on Ensuring Accountability and Equality in Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System (Part 1 of 2)
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) |
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Constitutional Amendment (SB 1166)
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.
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Meeting to consider HB 288, SB 1170 and SB 1193
June 09, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | June 10, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) |
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Baker Bill Supports Military Families In Need
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
May 18, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | May 20, 2020 | Virtual Meeting |
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Senate Approves Critical New Resources for Facilities and Programs Supporting Older Adults, First Responders
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
May 11, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | May 13, 2020 | Virtual Meeting
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