November 3, 2021
Safety Tips During Hunting Season
Fall is here, and that means hunting season in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
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October 26, 2021
Legislation Honoring Scranton Police Officer John Wilding Passes in the Senate
Legislation introduced by Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon) and Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) in honor of a fallen Scranton police officer, John Wilding, received bipartisan support today, after being amended on the Senate floor and receiving a vote of 36-14 on final passage. [Read More]
October 25, 2021
Confirmation hearing for Andrew Bender, Esq. for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Juniata and Perry Counties and for Sabrina Korbel, Esq., for Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Allegheny County, and a meeting to consider HB 930
Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, October 26, 2021 | 11:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B [Read More]
October 19, 2021
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Comprehensive Probation Reform
The Senate Judiciary Committee took action today to unanimously advance comprehensive probation reform intended to reduce the amount of time and resources devoted to probationers and help them fully and safely reintegrate into society, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) who chairs the panel. [Read More]
October 18, 2021
Meeting to consider SB 814, SB 904, SB 905 and SB 913
Senate Judiciary Committee | October 19, 2021 | 11:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B | [Read More]
September 28, 2021
Senate Advances Legislation Establishing The Kunkle Firefighter Edward L. Nulton, Sr., Memorial Highway
Just over three years have passed since the tragic accident involving Kunkle volunteer firefighter, Edward L. Nulton, Sr. [Read More]
September 22, 2021
Senate Approves Measure to Require Confirmation of PEMA Director
The state Senate has approved legislation, requiring Senate confirmation of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) who sponsored the bill. Listen [Read More]
September 17, 2021
Public hearing to focus on probation reform issues as well as the recommendations of the County Adult Probation and Parole Advisory Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee | Monday, September 20, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. | NOB #1 | [Read More]
June 24, 2021
Kayden’s Law Passes Pennsylvania State Senate
Today the State Senate passed landmark legislation that will save children’s lives. [Read More]
June 23, 2021
Meeting to consider SB 565 and SR 146 and nominations
Senate Judiciary Committee | Thursday, June 24, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 and Virtual Participation | [Read More]