facebook
rss
twitter
  • Press Contact
  • About
    • Social Concerns Department
  • Issues
    • Catholic Education
    • Faith and Politics
    • Health Care
    • Life and Dignity
    • Marriage and Family
    • Religious Liberty
    • Social Justice
  • Bishops’ Statements
    • En Español
  • Resources
    • Bulletin Inserts
    • Church Documents
    • PA Catholic Statistics
    • Related Sites
    • Send A Letter to The Editor
  • Catholic Education
  • Education

Highlights from this week in the PA House and Senate

October 02, 2020
by Al Gnoza
Comments are off

This past week, Republican senators held a workshop on the future of Telemedicine in PA. Here Sen. Dave Argall talks about Telemedicine and Senate Bill 857, which deals with the practice. The PCC supported the final version of this measure. @PASenateGOP @SenatorArgall pic.twitter.com/zBDYZ95Zlb

— PAcatholic (@PAcatholic) October 2, 2020

The PA House passed SB 1216 by a vote of 202-0. The education bill contains an amendment that requires school districts to provide busing to non public students during the pandemic. PCC has supported this bill, which goes back to Senate for concurrence. @PaHouseDems @PAHouseGOP pic.twitter.com/8VcEuNWDhb

— PAcatholic (@PAcatholic) September 29, 2020

Members of the PA House proceed down State St. this morning for session at Grace United Methodist Church as part of the church’s 200th anniversary celebration. In 1897, the House held session in the church after a fire at the Capitol. @PaHouseDems @PAHouseGOP pic.twitter.com/kDfH1Xuv7v

— PAcatholic (@PAcatholic) September 30, 2020

PA House State Government Committee returned to the Capitol from the special session for this meeting to consider a number of bills, including HB 2546 by Rep. Seth Grove. It deals with liability immunity from the pandemic. @RepGrove talks about the measure. @PAHouseGOP pic.twitter.com/KXIM3e4kf3

— PAcatholic (@PAcatholic) September 30, 2020

Rep. Frank Ryan (left) speaks to support False Claims Act of HB 2352, proposed by Rep. Seth Grove. Rep. Joe Ciresi says he would like more time to consider. He and other Dems oppose. GOP members support. It passes the committee. @PaHouseDems @PAHouseGOP @RepCiresi @FrankRyanCPA pic.twitter.com/WJ6mXXQvj6

— PAcatholic (@PAcatholic) September 30, 2020

Rep. Brad Roae tells officials from the PA Dept. of Health this morning about the inconsistencies in their limits for attendance at live events. @PAHouseGOP @RepRoae pic.twitter.com/EaoTccSjht

— PAcatholic (@PAcatholic) October 1, 2020

The PA House Professional Licensure Committee passes HB 100 by Rep. Jesse Topper. It looks to expand access to quality health care by eliminating the requirement that nurse practitioners acquire business contracts before they can serve patients. @PAHouseGOP @PaHouseDems pic.twitter.com/HIEyqcmkrS

— PAcatholic (@PAcatholic) September 29, 2020

Sen. Mike Regan talks about his bill, SB 976, which promotes “Veterans Courts” in PA. They are optional for vets and emphasize a team-focused approach. House Judiciary Committee passed Sen. Regan’s bill unanimously. @PAHouseGOP @PaHouseDems @SenatorReganPA @PASenateGOP pic.twitter.com/bpxm0SGxZY

— PAcatholic (@PAcatholic) September 29, 2020

Rep. Kate Klunk talks about her bill, HB 175, which provides police education and training to help prevent domestic violence. The House Judiciary Committee passes Klunk’s bill unanimously. That’s Rep. Torren Ecker in front. @PAHouseGOP @RepKateKlunk pic.twitter.com/maB10uDGwC

— PAcatholic (@PAcatholic) September 29, 2020

About the Author
Social Share
  • google-share

News From Around PA

  • Archbishop Pérez Calls the Faithful to Protect Human Dignity in Respect Life Month Message
  • Jóvenes adultos: fe, amistad y misión – La Voz de Dios Oct. 4, 2026
  • Bishop Bambera’s Message for Respect Life Month 2026: Every Human Life is a ‘Treasured Gift from God’
  • Bishop Bambera to celebrate Respect Life Sunday Mass on Oct. 4 at Cathedral
  • Living Humbly in an Era of Immense Pride/Hubris and For the Conversion of Souls
  • Somerset County Parish to Welcome the Tamburitzans and Host Festive Ethnic Celebration
Click To Read More

Post Archives

[custom-twitter-feeds]

Recent Posts

This Past Week at the PA Capitol
Oct 02, 2026
Let's Meet the Student Leaders at Sacred Heart Academy of Bryn Mawr
Oct 02, 2026
Mount Saint Joseph Academy Opens Its New Athletic Facility
Oct 02, 2026

All Issues

  • Catholic Education
  • Faith and Politics
  • Health Care
  • Life and Dignity
  • Marriage and Family
  • Religious Liberty
  • Social Justice

banner

Sign up to join the Catholic Advocacy Network today!

CClogo© 2024 Pennsylvania Catholic Conference. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons
Attribution Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 Unported License.
Site by Halibut Blue® | Login