June 2, 2025
Meeting to consider SB 635, SB 649 and SB 739
Senate Judiciary Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
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May 15, 2025
Baker Applauds Judiciary Committee Approval of Bill to Improve PFA Order Enforcement
The Senate Judiciary Committee this week approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to strengthen the enforcement of Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders and ensure fair reimbursement for law enforcement agencies that serve these critical court orders. [Read More]
May 13, 2025
Baker, Pugh Respond to Uncertainty Surrounding Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Other Commonwealth Campuses
In light of reports that Penn State University is considering the closure of several of its Commonwealth Campuses, including Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-120) are calling for transparency, accountability and a commitment to the communities the campuses serve. [Read More]
May 9, 2025
Meeting to consider SB 302
Senate Judiciary Committee | Off the Floor | Rules Room [Read More]
April 15, 2025
Baker, Cappelletti Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize and Expand Pennsylvania’s Treatment Courts
The Pennsylvania Senate recently passed legislation introduced by Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17) to modernize and strengthen Pennsylvania's problem-solving courts, now proposed to be formally recognized as treatment courts. [Read More]
April 11, 2025
Baker Responds to Potential Closure of Penn State Wilkes-Barre: “This Is Not a Done Deal”
In response to Penn State University’s recent announcement identifying branch campuses, including Penn State Wilkes-Barre, for potential closure, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) issued the following statement expressing deep concern and a call for greater transparency and community input: [Read More]
April 2, 2025
Baker’s Bill Expanding Use of Body Cameras for Law Enforcement Approved by Senate Committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved legislation to expand the use of body-worn cameras to additional law enforcement agencies across the commonwealth, according to the bill’s sponsor and chair of the Judiciary Committee, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
March 31, 2025
Meeting to consider SB 255 and SB 520
Senate Judiciary Committee | Rules Room | Off the Floor [Read More]
March 26, 2025
Baker’s School Bus Safety Bill Passes Transportation Committee
The Senate Transportation Committee voted unanimously to advance a critical piece of legislation introduced by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to strengthen school bus safety laws and better protect children. [Read More]
March 25, 2025
Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Key Public Safety Legislation
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), convened today to advance a series of bills aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system and addressing critical public safety concerns. [Read More]