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Today at the PA Capitol: Wednesday, June 16th, 2021

June 16, 2021
by Al Gnoza
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PA House Education Comm. passes SB 381 by Sen. Scott Martin to renew the law that allows student teachers w/60 credits to serve as substitute teachers. Republicans defeat an amendment by Democrats to limit its length to 3 years. @PAHouseGOP @PaHouseDems @SenatorMartinPA pic.twitter.com/GcAWUmhlEL

— PAcatholic (@PAcatholic) June 16, 2021

PA lawmakers from both parties today honored Seersucker Day at the Capitol. The Seersucker Caucus sports these type of threads every June 16th. Former Rep. Bill DeWeese offered a surprisingly brief address!! @PAHouseGOP @PaHouseDems @PASenateGOP @MeganMartin815 pic.twitter.com/05KDvf4XEL

— PAcatholic (@PAcatholic) June 16, 2021

The PA Senate is now discussing HB 1154, which would allow bars and restaurants to continue to sell mixed drinks to go (RTD’s) as they had been permitted during the shutdown. Democrats are against a proposal to expand its scope. @PASenateGOP @PaSenateDems pic.twitter.com/2Ia5e9nuRk

— PAcatholic (@PAcatholic) June 16, 2021

The Senate has narrowly passed HB 1154, which would allow the continued sale of ready to drink cocktails. It was amended to include wholesale and retail outlets. Most Republicans voted yes, while Democrats voted no. Vote went 26-24. @PASenateGOP @PaSenateDems pic.twitter.com/QAh4ZXmfXI

— PAcatholic (@PAcatholic) June 16, 2021

On HB 1154…Sen. Pat Browne says the amended bill meets consumer demand. Sen. Lisa Boscola says the expanded scope will actually hurt bars and restaurants. @PASenateGOP @PaSenateDems pic.twitter.com/LCxAiNNwj5

— PAcatholic (@PAcatholic) June 16, 2021

PA House votes 201 to 1 to approve HB 1082 by Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso. The measure calls for the Dept. of Health to establish an education program for primary care providers on early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. @PAHouseGOP @RepCarrie pic.twitter.com/CI3NkSMFM6

— PAcatholic (@PAcatholic) June 16, 2021

 

 

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