Media
Jun
22
2021
June 22, 2021
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), held a meeting today advancing three bills focused on human trafficking and a fourth related to child abuse. [Read More]
Jun
22
2021
June 22, 2021
Bipartisan, inter-branch task force announces new policy recommendations to improve juvenile justice
The inter-branch and bipartisan Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Task Force on Tuesday released a comprehensive final report with policy recommendations that protect public safety, increase accountability, achieve savings for reinvestment, and improve outcomes for youth, families, and communities. [Read More]
Jun
21
2021
June 21, 2021
Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | Off the Floor | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
Jun
15
2021
June 15, 2021
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), met today to consider the nomination of Suzanne V. Estrella, Esq., as Pennsylvania’s Victim Advocate. In addition, the committee considered three pieces of legislation aimed at protecting the rights of children and crime victims, and safeguarding the Commonwealth from ransomware attacks. [Read More]
Jun
14
2021
June 14, 2021
Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
Jun
11
2021
June 11, 2021
Senate Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform | PUBLIC HEARING | Meeting of Special Committee | Monday, June 14, 2021 | 12:30 p.m. | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
May
26
2021
May 26, 2021
Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) and Senator Dave Argall (R-29) have issued the following statement regarding the Inspector General report released today, on the Department of State’s Failure to meet its constitutional mandate concerning House Bill No. 963 of 2019. [Read More]
May
25
2021
May 25, 2021
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), met today to consider five bills aimed at aiding in cyber stalking prevention, protecting care-dependent individuals from sexual assault, safeguarding newborns in need of care, creating increased accountability for court costs, and providing greater transparency for prosecution of certain offenses. [Read More]
May
21
2021
May 21, 2021
Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, May 25, 2021 | 11: 30 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Apr
20
2021
April 20, 2021
Senate Judiciary Committee | Wednesday, April 21, 2021 | 10 a.m. | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) [Read More]