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
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
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
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
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]
Baker: Senate Approves Bills to Make Housing More Attainable Across PA
The Senate acted to help alleviate Pennsylvania’s growing housing shortage by approving three bills to expand access to housing while preserving local control, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced today. [Read More]
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