June 24, 2021
Kayden’s Law Passes Pennsylvania State Senate
Today the State Senate passed landmark legislation that will save children’s lives. [Read More]
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June 23, 2021
Meeting to consider SB 565 and SR 146 and nominations
Senate Judiciary Committee | Thursday, June 24, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
June 22, 2021
Meeting to consider HB 1431 and HB 1429
Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | Off the Floor | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
June 22, 2021
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation
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]
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]
June 21, 2021
Meeting to consider HB 246, HB 843, HB 954, and HB 1147
Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | Off the Floor | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
June 15, 2021
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation and Approves the Nomination of New Victim Advocate
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]
June 14, 2021
To consider the nomination of Suzanne Estrella as Victim Advocate, and consideration of SB 708, SB 726, and HB 156
Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
June 11, 2021
Meeting of Special Committee
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
Baker, Argall Issue Statement on Inspector General Report
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]