State Republican Lawmakers pushed for Gov. Tom Wolf to approve fiscal code which was recently passed by both chambers of the Legislature. The Fiscal Code would provide more funding for the Delaware County school districts along with many other school districts in the state. Wolf had previously vetoed the code
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The House approved Bill 1184, sponsored by Rep. Steve Barrar, will protect Commonwealth citizens against identity theft. The Bill revamps the Credit Reporting Agency Act by abolishing provisions that allow a consumer’s credit report security freeze to expire after seven years. The Bill ensures that the freeze will remain effective until the credit-reporting agency obtains a request to remove the freeze.
State Representative Keith Greiner’s legislation passed in the House of Representatives. Senate Bill will make the ignition interlock program mandatory for some first time DUI offenders. In cases where the interlock program occurs, the driver’s license suspension requirement reduces.
Senator John Rafferty, a candidate for Attorney General, revealed his plan to fight the heroin epidemic in Pennsylvania. He wants to create a Heroin Strike Force in order to provide additional training for law enforcement along with reformed coordination and communication between federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
Senator Mario Scavello earned final legislative approval. The law gives the popular three-wheeled autocycles a definition and title while also differentiating between other similar vehicles.
The Senate passed Bob Mensch’s Bill to terminate the June 30th sunset date. The date applied to “State Military College Legislative Appointment Initiative” where members of the General Assembly could annually appoint a student in their legislative district for enrollment at the Valley Forge Military Academy.
Republican Senator Guy Reschenthaler is sponsoring Senate Bill 1231. This bill along with House Bill 2007, would add animal control and human society police officers to the list of mandated reporters.
Recently, the senate accepted two EMS resolutions that acknowledge the work of PA’s Emergency Medical Service. Composed by Republican Senator Randy Vulakovich, the week of May 15th-May 21st is now “Emergency Medical Services Week” while May 18th is “EMS for Children Day” in PA.
Check out Senator Bartolotta’s statement on the 2016-2017 budget
