PA Senate Republicans

Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore @SenatorKimWard, Majority Leader @SenatorPittman and Appropriations Committee Chair @SenatorMartinPA issued the following statement today on the current status of the 2025-26 state budget. 1/4

.@SenMastriano’s and @SenLisaBaker’s legislation to improve oversight of PA’s six state veterans homes has been signed into law. Read more➡️ bit.ly/3I7IV65

SB416 was unanimously passed by the #PASenate to modernize the small games of chance law to allow non-profit organizations to accept online payments for their #fundraising efforts, such as raffles. Thank you to @SenRobinsonPA for leading this effort! 📰senatorrobinson.com/2025/07/16/rob…

🛍️ July is Independent Retailer Month — a great reminder to support local businesses that strengthen our communities! From boutique shops to franchise stores run by local owners, these retailers drive our economy and create jobs. Shop local this month and all year long!

Today is #NationalHireaVeteranDay, which encourages employers to consider veterans for job openings. The unique experiences of veterans bring leadership, dedication, integrity and many other invaluable traits to the workforce. Search for jobs ➡️ bit.ly/40Ai6xP

A new law, championed by @Sen_Pennycuick, classifies deepfakes and other forms of digital impersonation as digital forgeries, subject to legal penalties. More info ➡️ bit.ly/4lieYPi

Local police departments often bear the cost of serving Protection from Abuse orders without compensation. A new law sponsored by @SenLisaBaker ensures departments will be reimbursed for this critical work. ℹ️➡️ bit.ly/46TOcsc

The @pafishandboat Commission would be able to spend funds more efficiently under legislation sponsored by Senator @rothman_greg and passed by the Senate. The aim is to keep costs as low as possible for anglers and boaters. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4f4GXjj

Senator Michele Brooks’s legislation to boost the dwindling number of volunteer firefighters across Pennsylvania and strengthen emergency response has been signed into law. Read more about it ➡️ bit.ly/4nwdEKi

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A new law sponsored by @SenLisaBaker and @SenatorMartinPA will strengthen PA’s efforts to protect children from sexual abuse in youth sports and nonprofit programs by expanding sex offender registry requirements. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4lg33Si

Legislation sponsored by @senbartolotta to analyze data from PA’s 22 workforce development boards to boost efficiency has been approved by the Senate. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/4lyzieZ

Legislation sponsored by @SenLisaBaker to expand the use of body-worn cameras to additional law enforcement personnel has passed the Senate. Read more about it ➡️ bit.ly/4119DUm

.@Sen_Pennycuick’s legislation classifying deepfakes and other forms of digital impersonation as digital forgeries, subject to legal penalties has been signed into law. More info ➡️ bit.ly/4lieYPi

Strokes are the fifth-leading cause of death in the U.S. A new law sponsored by @SenElderVogelJr aims to save lives by providing critical information to health care providers. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/46CN63T

We streamlined the process for becoming a Certified Public Accountant in PA. While passing an exam is still required, enactment of Senator Scott Hutchinson’s legislation lowers hurdles and addresses the serious shortage of these critical professionals. ℹ️ bit.ly/4nN5P31

Legislation sponsored by Senator @Rothman_Greg to provide state funding for local bridge projects, allowing counties the flexibility needed to make essential repairs to municipal bridges, has been passed by the Senate. ℹ️ bit.ly/3G02GMj

The deadline to file for the state Property Tax Rent/Rebate Program has been extended to Dec. 31, 2025, allowing eligible older adults and people with disabilities age 18 and older more time to apply for rebates on property taxes and rent. ℹ️ bit.ly/4kDJLVM

“We have an opportunity here”: Senate President Pro Tempore @SenatorKimWard joined business leaders and federal officials – including @POTUS – at U.S. @SenMcCormickPA’s PA Energy and Innovation Summit at @CarnegieMellon University in Pittsburgh.

Big step forward for government transparency: You can now search and watch past Senate sessions on the General Assembly’s website. Learn more ⤵️ senatorkristin.com/2025/07/16/sen…

Thrilled to report that my legislation to allow nonprofits to accept electronic payments passed the Senate unanimously! I'm proud to sponsor Senate Bill 416 along with my colleague Sen. Wayne Fontana. Thank you for the strong bipartisan support! senatorrobinson.com/2025/07/16/rob…