The information you need to follow legislation in the House and Senate- starting with articles and NewsClips from last week--

Top 10 Stories On Harrisburg/PA Politics Last Week--

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else--

-- Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week  [PaEN]

Bill Calendars

House (April 29): House Bill 1172 (Daley-D-Montgomery) authorizing the expanded use of alkaline hydrolysis in cremation; House Resolution 196 (Matzie-D-Beaver) designating the week of September 18-24, 2023 Rail Safety Week; House Resolution 228 (Otten-D-Chester) designating the week of October 1 through 7, 2023, as "Climate Week" in Pennsylvania; Senate Bill 656 (Rothman-R-Cumberland) setting electric vehicle fees. <> Click Here for full House Bill Calendar.

Senate (April 29): Senate Bill 1058 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) abrogating the final regulation reducing carbon pollution from power plants [RGGI]; Senate Bill 832 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) establishing an Independent Energy Office;  House Bill 1246 (Malagari-D-Montgomery) set operational temperatures for crematories. <> Click Here for full Senate Bill Calendar.

Committee Meetings 

House

April 29--  House Tourism, Economic & Recreational Development Committee meets to consider House Resolution 359 (Barton-R-Schuylkill) designating October Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Bird Migration Month (sponsor summary), House Resolution 363 (Mihalek-R- Allegheny) Designating April Low Head Dam Public Safety Awareness Month (sponsor summary).  Room G-50 Irvis Building. 9:30 a.m.  Click Here to watch online.

April 30-- House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee meets to consider House Bill 1615 (O’Mara-D-Delaware) setting energy efficiency standards for appliances. Room G-50 Irvis Building. 9:45 a.m.  Click Here to watch online.

April 30-- House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee meets to consider House Bill 1803 (Pielli-D-Chester) management of responsible outdoor night lighting (sponsor summary).  Room 205 Ryan Building.  10:00 a.m. Click Here to watch online.

April 30-- House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee meets to consider House Resolution 400 (Matzie-D-Beaver) designating the week of June 17-23 Pollinator Week in Pennsylvania (sponsor summary). Room 515 Irvis Building. 9:15 a.m. Click Here to watch online.

<>  Click Here for full House Committee Schedule.

Senate

<>  Click Here for full Senate Committee Schedule.

Bills Pending In Key Committees

Check the PA Environmental Council Bill Tracker for the status and updates on pending state legislation and regulations that affect environmental and conservation efforts in Pennsylvania.

Session Schedule

Here is the latest voting session schedule for the Senate and House--

House

April 29, 30

May 1, 6, 7, 8, 20, 21, 22

June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

Senate

April 29, 30

May 1, 6, 7, 8

June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

[Posted: April 28, 2024]

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