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 (September 23): House Bill 1862, House Bill 1863 and House Bill 1864 sponsored by Matzie (D-Beaver) further providing for the acquisition of municipal water and wastewater systems 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. <> Click Here for full House Bill Calendar.

Senate (September 16): Senate Bill 1058 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) abrogating the final regulation reducing carbon pollution from power plants [RGGI].  <> Click Here for full Senate Bill Calendar.

Committee Meetings

House

July 24-- House Republican Policy Committee hearing on the Positive Impact of Coal.  [Greene County hosted by Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene), Location To Be Determined]  10:00 a.m.

July 25-- House Republican Policy Committee hearing on road dumping oil and gas wastewater.  [hosted by Rep. Lee James (R-Venango) Location To Be Determined]  10:00 a.m.  [Read more here]

August 13-- House/Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee informational meeting on Partnerships in Agriculture - A Sweet Investment In On-Farm Conservation.  Ag Progress Days - Red Barn Annex, Pennsylvania Furnace, Centre County..  10:00 a.m.

<>  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

September 23, 24, 25, 30

October 1, 2, 21, 22, 23

November 12, 13

Senate

September 16, 17, 18, 30

October 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 21, 22, 23

November 13, 14

[Posted: July 21, 2024]

7/22/2024