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October 2, 2024

Senate Passes Baker’s Bill to Extend and Strengthen PA One Call Law, Marking 50 Years of Protecting Utility Workers

The Pennsylvania Senate today passed Sen. Lisa Baker's (R-20) bill to amend and extend the Pennsylvania Underground Utility Line Protection Law – commonly known as the PA One Call Law – marking a significant milestone as the law celebrates its 50th anniversary. The legislation ensures the continued protection of Pennsylvanians and the workers who maintain essential underground utilities such as gas, water, telecommunications and more. [Read More]

October 1, 2024

Senate Votes to Strengthen PA’s Sexual Offender Registry

The Pennsylvania Senate today approved legislation to protect children from sexual predators by closing a loophole in existing state law, according to bill sponsors Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]

September 30, 2024

TUESDAY: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), will hold a voting meeting tomorrow, Oct. 1, off the floor in the Senate Rules Room of the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. [Read More]

September 18, 2024

Senate Approves Baker’s Juvenile Justice Reform Bills, Paving the Way for Second Chances and Stronger Accountability

The Pennsylvania Senate passed two critical pieces of legislation to reform the state’s juvenile justice system. Introduced by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), the bills implement key recommendations from Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Justice Task Force. [Read More]

September 16, 2024

TOMORROW: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), will hold a voting meeting, tomorrow, Sept. 17, at 11:30 a.m., in the Senate Majority Caucus Room, Room 156 of the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. [Read More]

September 10, 2024

Baker Introduces Bill to Ensure Fair Compensation for Law Enforcement Agencies Serving PFA Orders

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) has introduced legislation to ensure fair distribution of service fees related to Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders in Pennsylvania. The bill would revise an outdated provision of the state’s Protection from Abuse Act, ensuring law enforcement agencies that serve PFA orders are appropriately compensated. [Read More]

July 26, 2024

Baker: Modernizing the Scope of Practice of Athletic Trainers in Pennsylvania

Athletic trainers can now deliver a wider scope of health care services to more individuals thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]

July 17, 2024

Baker’s Trust Modernization Legislation Signed into Law

A bill signed by the governor this week seeks to modernize and enhance Pennsylvania’s trust laws, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), who sponsored the measure. [Read More]

July 12, 2024

PA Senate Completes Work on Empowering, Pro-Family, Pro-Growth Budget

The Pennsylvania Senate approved a fiscally responsible 2024-25 state budget that is honest with taxpayers, creates new job opportunities for state residents, includes no new taxes and addresses the economic and demographic challenges the state faces in the years ahead, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]

July 3, 2024

Baker’s Bill Modernizing Professional Licensure for Engineers, Surveyors and Geologists Becomes Law

Legislation modernizing the Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law was recently signed into law, according to the bill’s sponsor Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]