March 8, 2023

Legislative At a Glance Update

“Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.”

                                    Marie Curie       

Recent Action on Legislation I introduced

• SB 446 Prime Sponsor with Sen Pennycuick and Sen Dush, Medical Freedom for PA National Guard and Air National Guard

-Approved by committee and on first consideration

• SR 59 Prime Sponsor, Resolution to Recognize the Impact of the East Palestine Train Derailment on PA Residents

-Approved by committee and reported as committed

• SB 508 Prime Sponsor, Establishment of the Train Derailment Emergency Grant Program

-Approved by committee and on first consideration

• SB 447 Prime Sponsor, PA VET Connect

-Introduced and re-referred to Appropriations Committee

• SB 141 Prime Sponsor, Expanding Military Decoration Eligibility

-Approved by Senate and referred to the House

• SB 137 Prime Sponsor, Combatting Financial Exploitation of Seniors

-Approved by committee and on first consideration

• SB 126 Prime Sponsor, Disabled Veteran’s Benefit Payment Exclusion

-Approved by Senate and referred to House

Legislation Recently Introduced

• SB 292 Prime Sponsor with Sen Gebhard, Statewide Ballot Measure: Repeal of Act 77 Provisions

-Introduced and referred to State Government Committee

• SB 288 Prime Sponsor, Preserving Pennsylvania’s Farmland

-Introduced and referred to Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

• SB 263 Prime Sponsor with Sen. Aument, Education Opportunity Accounts for Military Families

-Introduced and referred to Education Committee

• SB 289 Prime Sponsor with Sen. Argall and Sen. Judy Ward, Monument Protection Legislation

-Introduced and referred to Judiciary Committee

• SB 235 Prime Sponsor, Tyler’s Law: Imposing Tougher Penalties on Fentanyl Dealers

-Introduced and referred to Judiciary Committee

• SB 259 Prime Sponsor, Fighting Chance Act

-Introduced and referred to Intergovernmental Operations Committee

• SB 193 Prime Sponsor, Timely Removal of Deceased Voters from the SURE System

-Introduced and referred to State Government Committee

• SB 138 Prime Sponsor, Free Fishing Licenses for First Responders

-Introduced and referred to Game and Fisheries Committee

• SB 249 Prime Sponsor, Strengthening the Open Records Law

-Introduced and referred to State Government Committee

• SB 261 Prime Sponsor, Statute of Limitations for Elder/Care Dependent Abuse

-Introduced and referred to Judiciary Committee

• SB 139 Prime Sponsor, Electronic Filing of Campaign Finance Reports

-Introduced and referred to State Government Committee

• SB 212 Prime Sponsor, Protecting the Rights of Concealed Carry Permit Holders Traveling Across State Lines

-Introduced and referred to Judiciary Committee

• SB 248 Prime Sponsor, Creation of the “Veteran-owned Business Loan Guarantee Program”

-Introduced and referred to Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee

• SB 142 Prime Sponsor, Abolishing the Funeral Directors Remarriage Penalty

-Introduced and referred to Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee

• SB 234 Prime Sponsor, Term Limits for Members of the PA Supreme Court

-Introduced and referred to State Government Committee

• SB 134 Prime Sponsor, Public Meetings Prior to the Sale or Lease of a Municipal Asset

-Introduced and referred to Local Government Committee

• SB 272 Prime Sponsor, Ensuring Election Machines are made with American Equipment

-Introduced and referred to State Government Committee

• SB 133 Prime Sponsor, Ensuring Judicial Employees Receive Whistleblower Protection

-Introduced and referred to Labor and Industry Committee

• SB 405 Prime Sponsor, Increasing Public-Sector Union Transparency

-Introduced and referred to Labor and Industry Committee

• SB 369 Prime Sponsor, Establishing the Landowner Bill of Rights

-Introduced and referred to Judiciary Committee

• SB 340 Prime Sponsor, Improving Curriculum Transparency in K-12 Schools

-Introduced and referred to Education Committee

• SR 58 Prime Sponsor, Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Day (March 30)

-Introduced and referred to Rules and Executive Nominations Committee

• SR 57 Prime Sponsor, K9 Veterans and Services Day (March 13)

-Introduced and referred to Rules and Executive Nominations Committee

• SR 49 Prime Sponsor, United Service Officers (USO) Month (February)

-Introduced and referred to Rules and Executive Nominations Commitee

New Legislation awaiting action (legislation that I am the Prime Sponsor)

• Prime Sponsor, Combatting Cruel Testing on Dogs and Cats

• Prime Sponsor with Sen Aument, Sen Pennycuik, Sen Robinson, Resolution Honoring the 20th Anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom

• Prime Sponsor, Reduced Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Out-of-State Disabled Veterans

• Prime Sponsor, Poll Watcher Protection Act

• Prime Sponsor with Sen Langerholc, Streamlining DEP Permit Decisions

• Prime Sponsor, Jurisdiction of Specified Health Organizations

• Prime Sponsor, Classifying Drag Performances as Adult-Oriented Business

• Prime Sponsor with Sen Aument, Sen Brooks, Sen Dush, Sen Robinson, Sen Pennycuick, Resolution to Recognize PA’s Contribution to Operation Desert Shield & Storm

• Prime Sponsor with Sen Brooks, Fentanyl Testing in Hospitals

• Prime Sponsor with Sen Robinson, POW/MIA Recognition Day

• Prime Sponsor, Protecting Prime Agricultural Land from Solar Panel Development

• Prime Sponsor with Sen Stefano, Observance of 9/11 in Schools

• Prime Sponsor with Sen Hutchinson, Combatting Big Tech Censorship

• Prime Sponsor with Sen Dush, Right to Bear Arms Act

• Prime Sponsor, Establishing a Parental Rights Statute

• Prime Sponsor Capping Automatic Cost of Living Pay Raises for Legislators, Judges, and Executive Officials

• Prime Sponsor with Sen Brooks, Sen Hutchinson, Requiring Depart. Of State to Submit a Report on Election Complaints

• Prime Sponsor, Volunteer Firefighter Driver’s License Designation

• Prime Sponsor, Establishment of the Veterans Home Advisory Board

• Prime Sponsor, Curbside Voting for Disabled Veterans

• Prime Sponsor, Tax Return Exemption for Senior Citizens

• Prime Sponsor, Medical Freedom Act

• Prime Sponsor, Combatting Elder Abuse

• Prime Sponsor, Adding the Navy Club as a member of the State Veterans Commission

Conclusion

• If I can be of service, please email [email protected].
• To view all legislation, please visit www.legis.state.pa.us

Sincerely,

Doug Mastriano

Senator Doug Mastriano

33rd Pennsylvania Senate District

“For the spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

                                                2 Timothy 1:7

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