Senate Advances Legislation for the Robert F. Kile Sr. Memorial Highway
March 16, 2021
The Pennsylvania Senate has unanimously advanced legislation to designate a portion of PA Route 92 from Apple Tree Road to Rustic Lane in Exeter Township, Luzerne County, as the Robert F. Kile Sr. Memorial Highway
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Meeting to consider SB 137, SB 411, and HB 14
March 12, 2021
Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 12 Noon | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
Public Hearing – A Review of Best Practices of Election Integrity and Security from Other States
March 11, 2021
Senate Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform | March 15, 2021 at 10 am | Senate Floor | [Read More]
Succession in the Office of District Attorney
February 05, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Lisa Baker speaks in support of Senate Bill 84, Senate Bill 85, and Senate Bill 86, a package of bills that will bring consistency to the rules of succession when a vacancy occurs in the office of a county district attorney.
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National Wear Red Day
February 05, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Lisa Baker offers a resolution recognizing February 5 as the American Heart Association’s “National Wear Red Day” in Pennsylvania.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Pennsylvania
February 04, 2021
Senator Lisa Baker questions Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam during a joint hearing of the Senate Aging & Youth Committee and the Senate Health & Human Services Committee on problems with the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Pennsylvania.
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Senate Approves Child Pornography Protection Legislation
January 27, 2021
The state Senate has approved legislation today to enhance the penalties for child pornography, while also establishing the Task Force on Child Pornography, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) who sponsored the bill. Senate Bill 87 was overwhelmingly passed by a bi-partisan vote of 46-2.
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Meeting to consider SB 8, SB 81, SB 86, SB 85, SB 84, SB 87, and SB 78
January 22, 2021
Senate Judiciary Committee | Monday, January 25, 2021 | Off the Floor | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Senate Bill 2 (Constitutional Amendments)
January 22, 2021
During a Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee meeting, Senator Lisa Baker speaks in support of Senate Bill 2, legislation that would limit the length of a Governor’s emergency declaration to 30 days unless approved for a longer duration by the General Assembly.
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Senate Approves Liability Assistance for Businesses, Health Care Providers, PPE Manufacturers, Schools, and Nonprofits
November 19, 2020
Health care providers, schools, businesses, nonprofits and others who followed COVID-19 public health directives would be protected from unfair lawsuits for good-faith actions they took during the pandemic under legislation approved by the Senate today, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).
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Dog Laws and Related Animal Welfare Issues
October 16, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, October 20, 2020 | 9:00 a.m. | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Senate Votes To Strengthen Penalties Against Child Pornography
October 06, 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.
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Meeting to consider SB 136, SB 658, SB 1085, and HB 616
October 02, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 10 am | Off the Floor (and Virtual Participation)| [Read More]
Death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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.
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Act 66 of 2020 which established the Local Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit
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) | [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 1075
September 18, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | Monday, September 21, 2020 | [Read More]
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
September 18, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. | NOB, Hearing Room #1 (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
School Sports During COVID-19
September 09, 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.
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Public hearing to review the February 2020 report of the Legislative Budget & Finance Committee
September 04, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | September 8, 2020 | 12:00 noon (NOB – Hearing Room 1 and Remote Participation) | [Read More]
Voting meeting on SB 833, SB 1033, HB 1747, HB 2175 and HB 2176
September 04, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 10:30 am | (NOB – Hearing Room 1 and Remote Participation) | [Read More]
PA Athletic Oversight Committee Hearing on PIAA Fall Sports
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
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.
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Public hearing to consider nominations
June 30, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | June 30, 2020 | 10:30 a.m. | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
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) | [Read More]
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) | [Read More]
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) | [Read More]
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) | [Read More]
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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Meeting to consider SB 1119, SB 1120 and HB 1538
April 27, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | April 29, 2020 | 11:15 a.m. (Time Approx.) | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 1119, SB 1120, and House Bill 360
April 17, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | April 20, 2020 | 12:15 p.m. | Off the Floor in the Senate Chamber | [Read More]
Senate Approves Measures to Create a Better Process for COVID-19 Mitigation
April 15, 2020
The state Senate approved two bills today that would provide some much-needed clarity and common sense to the process of deciding which businesses can safely operate during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20).
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Coal Refuse Cogeneration Industry
February 21, 2020
Joint Legislative Conservation Committee hearing to discuss what impact a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gas emissions would have on Pennsylvania’s coal refuse cogeneration industry.
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New Law Promotes Milk Banks, Assures Safety In Pennsylvania
February 13, 2020
Mother’s milk plays a fundamental role in the development of all babies, but it is critical to the growth and survival of preemies.
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St. David’s Day in Pennsylvania
February 05, 2020
VIDEO: Senator Lisa Baker offers a resolution recognizing March 1 as St. David’s Day in Pennsylvania. St. David’s Day is a feast day commemorating the death of the patron saint of Wales in the year 589.
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Recognizing PA’s Class AAA Football Champs – The Wyoming Area Warriors
February 05, 2020
VIDEO: Senator Lisa Baker introduces the Wyoming Area HS football team, winners of the 2019 PIAA Class 3A state championship.
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Keystone Mothers’ Milk Bank Act
February 04, 2020
Senator Lisa Baker speaks in support of House Bill 1001, legislation that would license and regulate donor human milk banks in Pennsylvania.
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Senator Lisa Baker Reaction to 2020-2021 State Budget Proposal
February 04, 2020
Senator Lisa Baker, R-20th, offered the following reaction to Gov. Tom Wolf’s annual budget address:
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Community Recovery Reinvestment Legislation
January 31, 2020
Remarks of Senator Baker at a news conference in Nanticoke on Community Recovery Reinvestment Legislation.
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To release a report entitled: “A Study of the Impact of Venue for Medical Professional Liability Actions – Senate Resolution 20”
January 31, 2020
Legislative Budget and Finance Committee | February 3, 2020 | 11:30 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
News Conference Announcing Community Recovery & Reinvestment Legislation
January 30, 2020
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Meeting to consider SB 968, SB 969, SB 976, and SB 659
January 24, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee | January 29, 2020 | Main Capitol, Room 461
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Rally to Announce Lawsuit Against Governor Wolf on Proposed Closures of Polk and White Haven State Centers
January 21, 2020
A group of legislators and stakeholders held a rally Capitol Main Rotunda to announce a lawsuit against Governor Wolf on the proposed closures of Polk and White Haven state centers.
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Bill Signings for Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI) Legislation
December 18, 2019
Senate Bill 500, sponsored by Senator Lisa Baker, will create a County Adult Probation and Parole Advisory Committee. Senate Bill 501, sponsored by Senator Tom Killion, will generate significant savings for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections by streamlining the process for placement in State Intermediate Punishment, allowing parole agents to quickly detain parolees for violations, and streamlining the process for paroling people who receive a short sentence to prison.
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Nomination of J. Andrew Crompton for Commonwealth Court
December 18, 2019
Senator Lisa Baker discusses her support of the nomination of J. Andrew Crompton, Esq. for Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court.
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Introduction of Wyoming Valley West HS Field Hockey Team
December 18, 2019
Senator Lisa Baker and Senator John Yudichak introduce the Wyoming Valley West High School field hockey team, winners of the 2019 PIAA Class 2A state championship.
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