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Senator
Lisa Baker
Pennsylvania's 20th District
Serving Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne & Wyoming Counties
Senator
Lisa Baker
Pennsylvania's 20th District
Serving Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne & Wyoming Counties
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July 13, 2026

Baker: Senate Confirms Pennsylvania Parole Board Nominees

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced the Senate voted to confirm the nominations of Suzanne V. Estrella and Stephen R. Zawisky to serve on the Pennsylvania Parole Board.  [Read More]

Baker Supports Fiscally Responsible State Budget Agreement
July 12, 2026

Baker Supports Fiscally Responsible State Budget Agreement

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) supported a fiscally responsible state budget today that stands up for taxpayers, doesn’t raise taxes on Pennsylvania families, and supports affordability and job growth.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Bill to Increase Transparency and Accountability of Taxpayer-Funded Childcare Programs
July 1, 2026

Senate Approves Bill to Increase Transparency and Accountability of Taxpayer-Funded Childcare Programs

Legislation to strengthen oversight of Pennsylvania's taxpayer-funded childcare programs was approved by the Senate, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), who supported the measure.  [Read More]

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Bill Authorizing Body Cameras for County Probation and Parole Officers
June 30, 2026

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Bill Authorizing Body Cameras for County Probation and Parole Officers

The Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee today approved legislation to authorize county probation and parole officers to use body-worn cameras, according to committee chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

PA Senate Votes for Historic Tax Cuts
June 26, 2026

PA Senate Votes for Historic Tax Cuts

The Senate approved legislation to dramatically decrease costs for Pennsylvania families by cutting taxes on electric bills and school supplies, eliminating the current sales tax exemption for data centers and strengthening the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) who supported the measure.    [Read More]

Senate Passes Baker, Langerholc Bill to Preserve Accountability in Second-Degree Murder Cases
June 25, 2026

Senate Passes Baker, Langerholc Bill to Preserve Accountability in Second-Degree Murder Cases

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) and Pennsylvania Attorney General David Sunday announced the Senate’s approval of their legislation updating Pennsylvania's sentencing laws for second-degree murder in response to a recent court decision. Under Pennsylvania law, second-degree murder — also known as felony murder — applies when a death occurs during the commission of certain felonies, even if the defendant did not directly cause the killing.  [Read More]

Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation to Address Second-Degree Murder Sentencing Following Court Ruling
June 23, 2026

Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation to Address Second-Degree Murder Sentencing Following Court Ruling

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) announced Senate Judiciary Committee passage of legislation they introduced to update Pennsylvania's sentencing laws for second-degree murder in response to a recent court decision declaring the mandatory life-without-parole sentence for that crime unconstitutional.  [Read More]

Baker, Fritz: Susquehanna County to Receive Nearly $21 Million in Natural Gas Impact Fee Revenue
June 18, 2026

Baker, Fritz: Susquehanna County to Receive Nearly $21 Million in Natural Gas Impact Fee Revenue

More than $20.7 million in natural gas impact fee revenue collected in 2025 will be distributed to Susquehanna County and its municipalities, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) announced today.  [Read More]

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Bills to Protect Children, Support Law Enforcement
June 9, 2026

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Bills to Protect Children, Support Law Enforcement

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced today the committee has approved two important measures aimed at protecting Pennsylvania's children and strengthening public safety efforts across Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Baker: Senate Passes Bill to Fight Human Trafficking
June 8, 2026

Baker: Senate Passes Bill to Fight Human Trafficking

Legislation to give investigators and prosecutors new tools to fight human trafficking in Pennsylvania was overwhelmingly passed by the Senate today, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

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