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SR92 - Recognizing April 27, 2023, as "Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and National Defense Corps of Cadets Day" in Pennsylvania.
Doug Mastriano, David G. Argall, James R. Brewster
Last updated over 1 year ago
11 Co-Sponsors
A Resolution recognizing April 27, 2023, as "Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and National Defense Corps of Cadets Day" in Pennsylvania.
STATUS
Introduced
SB651 - In assault, further providing for the offense of ethnic intimidation; and, in particular rights and immunities, further prohibiting civil rights violations.
Jay Costa, Vincent J. Hughes, Maria Collett
Last updated over 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of ethnic intimidation; and, in particular rights and immunities, further prohibiting civil rights violations.
STATUS
Introduced
SB690 - Providing for county conservation district stream reconstruction emergency permit authorizations.
Gene Yaw, Camera C. Bartolotta, Scott E. Hutchinson
Last updated 10 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
An Act amending the act of November 26, 1978 (P.L.1375, No.325), known as the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act, providing for county conservation district stream reconstruction emergency permit authorizations.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB622 - Providing for Pennsylvania student journalism protection; and abrogating regulations.
Carolyn T. Comitta, Wayne D. Fontana, Jay Costa
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for Pennsylvania student journalism protection; and abrogating regulations.
STATUS
Introduced
SB679 - In mixed-use development tax credit, further providing for mixed-use development tax credits.
Jay Costa, Michele Brooks, Wayne D. Fontana
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in mixed-use development tax credit, further providing for mixed-use development tax credits.
STATUS
Introduced
SB767 - In general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, providing for Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program; and making an editorial change.
Lisa M. Boscola, Frank Anthony Farry, Camera C. Bartolotta
Last updated over 1 year ago
13 Co-Sponsors
An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, providing for Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program; and making an editorial change.
STATUS
Introduced
SR97 - Designating the month of April 2023 as "Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Katie J. Muth, Lindsey Marie Williams, Tracy Elizabeth Pennycuick
Last updated over 1 year ago
16 Co-Sponsors
A Resolution designating the month of April 2023 as "Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
STATUS
Introduced
SB638 - In casualty insurance, providing for enrolled dependents right to confidentiality for health care services received.
Amanda M. Cappelletti, Judy L. Schwank, Wayne D. Fontana
Last updated over 1 year ago
8 Co-Sponsors
An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for enrolled dependents right to confidentiality for health care services received.
STATUS
Introduced
SR127 - Designating the week of June 5 through 11, 2023, as "Disability Pride Week" in Pennsylvania.
Christine M. Tartaglione, Amanda M. Cappelletti, Arthur L. Haywood
Last updated over 1 year ago
11 Co-Sponsors
A Resolution designating the week of June 5 through 11, 2023, as "Disability Pride Week" in Pennsylvania.
STATUS
Introduced
SB604 - In district election officers, further providing for oath of judge of election, for oaths of inspectors of election, for oaths of clerks of election and for oath of machine inspectors.
John I. Kane, Carolyn T. Comitta, Judy L. Schwank
Last updated over 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in district election officers, further providing for oath of judge of election, for oaths of inspectors of election, for oaths of clerks of election and for oath of machine inspectors.
STATUS
Introduced
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Senator from Pennsylvania district SD-045
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Pennsylvania Senate
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James R. "Jim" Brewster is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 45. Brewster earned his B.A. in History/Political Science from Lock Haven University in 1969 and his M.P.A. from Pennsylvania State University in 1998. Brewster served in the United States Marine Corps. His professional experiences include working as Chief Administrative Officer; Mayor, McKeesport; School Board Member in the McKeesport Area School District; and Constable in McKeesport.read less
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