Baker, Langerholc Urge House to Protect Pennsylvania Communities
Sen. Lisa Baker (R‑20) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R‑35) underscored the urgent need for the House of Representatives to pass Senate Bill 1400 to address the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling that eliminated the statutory sentencing structure for second‑degree murder. [Read More]
Baker: Judiciary Committee Approves Bills Protecting Tenants, Strengthening Child Abuse Reporting Laws
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced the committee approved legislation to protect tenants from long-term consequences of certain eviction records and strengthen reporting requirements for suspected child sexual abuse. [Read More]
Bill to Provide “Treat, No Transport” Reimbursement for EMS Agencies Approved by Senate Committee
Legislation to assist EMS agencies by ensuring proper Medicaid reimbursement for calls in which treatment is provided but the patient is not transported to a hospital was approved by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, according to bill sponsors Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33), Michele Brooks (R-50) and Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Baker Announces Judiciary Committee Approval of Public Safety, Victim Protection Bills
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today announced the committee approved several bills to increase protections for victims and strengthen public safety. [Read More]
Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Measures to Strengthen Protections for Victims, Children and Animals
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced today the committee advanced four measures to expand protections for crime victims, children and animals. [Read More]
Baker Introduces Legislation to Give Rural Hospitals Another Option to Keep Care Local
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) today introduced legislation to establish a state license category for Rural Emergency Hospitals (REH), giving eligible rural hospitals in Pennsylvania another option to sustain emergency and outpatient care in the face of an ever-challenging operating climate. [Read More]