Bill Providing New Marketing Tool for Veteran-Owned Businesses Earns Committee Approval
Posted on: March 24, 2021
Veterans, reservists and members of the National Guard who own their own business could have a valuable new marketing tool under a bill approved by the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee this week.
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Bartolotta Supports New Legislation to Put the Brakes on Bridge Tolling Plan
Posted on: March 11, 2021
Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) joined colleagues today in supporting legislation to stop the proposed plan to toll bridges on Pennsylvania’s interstate system.
Senate Republican Lawmakers Plan to Highlight Bills Supporting Small Business on March 15
Posted on: March 11, 2021
A group of Senate Republican lawmakers discussed their efforts to reduce the financial and regulatory burdens on small businesses during a news conference in Lititz on March 15 at 10 a.m.
Putting the Brakes on Governor Wolf’s Bridge Tolling Plan
Posted on: March 11, 2021
VIDEO: Remarks of Senator Camera Bartolotta in support of legislation to reform the Public-Private Transportation Partnership (P3) statute and void a plan by the PennDOT to begin tolling nine bridges in Pennsylvania.
Meeting to consider SB69, SB147, SB 168, SB191 and HB157
Posted on: February 19, 2021
Senate Labor and Industry Committee | Tuesday, February 23, 2021 | 11:30 a.m. | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation |
Access Live Event on COVID-19 Vaccine
Posted on: February 18, 2021
Access Live Event on COVID-19 Vaccine
Senator Bartolotta Supports Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Limit Future Disaster Declarations
Posted on: January 26, 2021
The state Senate approved a proposed constitutional amendment today that would promote greater cooperation in responding to emergencies by limiting the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by lawmakers, according to Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46).
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Senate Bill 2 (Constitutional Amendments)
Posted on: January 22, 2021
During a Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee meeting, Senator Camera Bartolotta speaks in support of Senate Bill 2, legislation that would limit the length of a Governor’s emergency declaration to 30 days unless approved for a longer duration by the General Assembly.
PA Restaurant and Bar Covid Response Alliance Rally-Wednesday at 2 pm
Posted on: November 17, 2020
PA Restaurant and Bar Covid Response Alliance Rally with Senators Bartolotta, Martin, Stefano and Kim Ward | Live on the Capitol Steps, Wednesday, at 2 pm |
Senate Approves Bill to Help More Pennsylvanians Benefit from Clean Slate
Posted on: October 21, 2020
The Senate approved a key criminal justice reform bill today that would allow more Pennsylvanians to have criminal records expunged if certain conditions are met, according to Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46), who supported the bill.
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Meeting to consider the nominations of Gary Masino and Al Mezzaroba to the PA Labor Relations Board
Posted on: September 18, 2020
Senate Labor and Industry Committee | Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | 12 noon | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 (and Virtual Participation) |
Meeting to consider Continued Economic Recovery in Western PA
Posted on: September 14, 2020
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | 11:00 a.m. | Ameri-Precision Metals, | Canonsburg, Washington County |
Public Workshop Discussion on the Challenges Facing Pennsylvania’s Rural Hospitals
Posted on: July 31, 2020
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Monday, August 3 at 10:00 AM | Monongahela Valley Hospital |
Senate Majority Policy Committee to discuss challenges facing Pennsylvania’s rural hospitals
Posted on: July 31, 2020
At the request of Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver/Greene/Washington), the Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public workshop discussion on Monday, Augst 3 at 10 am at Monongahela Valley Hospital on the challenges facing Pennsylvania’s rural hospitals.
Floor Remarks on SB 1166
Posted on: July 15, 2020
The Senate approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, moving the measure one step closer to a voter referendum.
Senate Passes Bipartisan Probation Reform Proposal
Posted on: July 15, 2020
The Senate approved a bipartisan bill today to improve Pennsylvania’s probation system by addressing serious flaws that have trapped nonviolent offenders in a cycle of incarceration without improving public safety.
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Registration and Guidelines Available for COVID-19 Fire and EMS Grants
Posted on: July 9, 2020
Volunteer fire and EMS companies can register now for grants to help deal with the increased costs for services and reduced fundraising opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46).
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New Laws Honor Local Military Heroes, First Responders
Posted on: July 6, 2020
A number of new road and bridge designations were signed into law recently to honor local military heroes and first responders, according to Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46).
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Bipartisan Probation Reform Proposal Moves Forward in the Senate
Posted on: June 24, 2020
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved today a bipartisan bill which would improve Pennsylvania’s probation system by addressing antiquated and arbitrary provisions in the law that have unnecessarily trapped nonviolent offenders in a cycle of incarceration, failed to make neighborhoods safer, and wasted taxpayer dollars.
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Senate Approves New Marketing Tool for Veteran-Owned Businesses
Posted on: June 22, 2020
Veterans, reservists and members of the National Guard who own their own business could have a valuable new marketing tool under a bill approved by the Senate today, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46).
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Public hearing on Lay-Offs and All-Electronic Tolling at the PA Turnpike Commission
Posted on: June 12, 2020
Joint Public Hearing | Senate Transportation Committee and Senate Labor & Industry Committee | June 15, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation |
Senator Bartolotta Supports Resolution to End Governor Wolf’s Business Shutdown Order
Posted on: June 9, 2020
Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) issued the following statement today regarding her vote in favor of House Resolution 836, legislation that would end the executive order Governor Wolf has used to shut down businesses for months on end:
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Senate Passes Bill Honoring Local Heroes
Posted on: June 9, 2020
The Senate approved legislation today that names a highway, bridge and exit in Washington County in honor of local heroes in the military and law enforcement, according to Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46).
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Lawmakers Approve New Grant Program to Support Fire, EMS Companies Impacted by COVID-19
Posted on: May 28, 2020
Volunteer fire and EMS companies could receive additional funding to ease the stress created by the COVID-19 pandemic as part of legislation approved by the General Assembly today, according to one of the bill’s sponsors, Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46).
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Meeting to consider House Concurrent Regulatory Review Resolution #1
Posted on: May 25, 2020
Senate Labor and Industry Committee | May 26, 2020 (approx. 7:15 p.m.) | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation)
Senate Approves Critical New Resources for Nursing Homes, First Responders
Posted on: May 12, 2020
The Senate approved new funding today to provide a critical layer of support for nursing homes, assisted living facilities and volunteer fire and EMS companies that are struggling due to COVID-19, according to one of the bill’s prime sponsors, Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46).
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Bill to Preserve Access to Ventilator Services Earns Senate Approval
Posted on: May 11, 2020
The Senate voted today to preserve access to ventilator and tracheostomy care for hundreds of patients in Pennsylvania, according to the bill’s sponsors, Senators Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Dan Laughlin (R-49).
Senate Committees Dig Deeper on Flaws in PA’s Unemployment Compensation System
Posted on: May 5, 2020
Members of two Senate committees questioned members of the Wolf Administration today about the significant delays and numerous problems that have plagued the state’s Unemployment Compensation system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public hearing on Unemployment Compensation Issues during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted on: May 1, 2020
JOINT HEARING | Senate Labor & Industry Committee AND Senate Communications & Technology Committee | May 5, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. | Senate Chamber and Remote Participation |
Senate Panel Advances Bill to Preserve Access to Ventilator Services
Posted on: April 20, 2020
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee approved a bill today that would preserve access to ventilator and tracheostomy care for hundreds of patients in Pennsylvania, according to the bill’s sponsors, Senators Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Dan Laughlin (R-49).
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Senate Approves Measures to Create a Better Process for COVID-19 Mitigation
Posted on: April 15, 2020
The Senate approved two bills today that would provide some much-needed clarity and common sense to the process of deciding which businesses can safely operate during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46).
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Bartolotta Cites Shortcomings in State Budget Proposal
Posted on: February 4, 2020
Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) issued today the following statement regarding the 2020-2021 State Budget proposal unveiled by Governor Wolf.
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Public hearing on SB 580 Pennsylvania Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
Posted on: January 24, 2020
Senate Labor and Industry Committee | January 28, 2020 | Room 8E-B, East Wing |
Bartolotta Touts Responsible Increase in Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
Posted on: November 20, 2019
Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) issued the following statement today regarding passage of legislation to increase Pennsylvania’s minimum wage incrementally from $7.25 to $9.50 by January 1, 2022:
Meeting to consider HB 68, HB 280, HB 1522, and HB 1537
Posted on: October 25, 2019
Senate Labor & Industry Committee | October 29, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. | Main Capitol, Room 461 |
Public hearing on adult changing stations
Posted on: October 18, 2019
Senate Labor & Industry Committee | October 23, 2019 | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B |
Bartolotta Supports Responsible Budget With Emphasis on Workforce Development
Posted on: June 27, 2019
Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) released the following statement today after voting in favor of the 2019-20 state budget:
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