June 8, 2026
Meeting to consider SB 1335; and HB 1344
Senate Judiciary Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
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June 2, 2026
Baker Bills to Strengthen Parole Board Operations Approved by Senate
Two measures sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to improve the effectiveness and reliability of Pennsylvania's parole process were approved by the Senate today. [Read More]
May 6, 2026
Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Constitutional Carry as Senate Sends Preemption Expansion to the House
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R‑20), advanced major pro–Second Amendment legislation today while the full Senate acted separately to strengthen statewide firearm protections. [Read More]
May 4, 2026
Sens. Baker, Brown Highlight Legislation to Strengthen Penalties for Attempted Murder of Law Enforcement Officers
Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rosemary Brown (R-40) were joined today by law enforcement leaders and prosecutors at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to highlight legislation to strengthen penalties for individuals who attempt to murder a law enforcement officer and cause serious bodily injury. [Read More]
April 20, 2026
Meeting to consider SB 45, SB 1235, SB 1259 and SB 1284
Senate Judiciary Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
March 30, 2026
Baker, Olsommer Issue Statement on Proposed Powerlines in Pike County
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today issued the following statement regarding the proposed Shawnee-Walker auxiliary transmission lines: [Read More]
February 27, 2026
Baker Announces Temporary Closure of Dallas Office for Security Upgrades
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced today that her Dallas district office will be temporarily closed for two weeks beginning Monday, March 2, to allow for security upgrades. [Read More]
February 3, 2026
Baker Responds to Shapiro’s Inflated Budget Proposal
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 $53.3 billion budget proposal: [Read More]
February 2, 2026
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Key Legislation on Human Trafficking Prevention and Judicial Funding
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), held a meeting today to advance three pieces of legislation to strengthen protections for victims of human trafficking and address critical funding needs within Pennsylvania’s judicial system. [Read More]