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
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
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
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
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
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]