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PCAR held a press conference with Representative Parker (D-Philadelphia) and Senator Greenleaf (R-Montgomery) in support of HB 1264 and SB 58. Delilah Rumberg, PCAR CEO, gave an overview of PCAR and the need for the passage of HB 1264 and SB 58 in Pennsylvania. Rep. Tina Davis (D-Bucks) also briefly commented on behalf of PCAR. Check the Capitol Toolbox later this afternoon for the complete story. Posted by intern | Tags: criminal justice, sexual violence | Category: Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
Rep. Mike McGeehan and Rep. Louise Bishop stood in support this morning to changes to the statute of limitations law. Their 3 bills, HB 832, HB 853 and HB 878, would collectively allow for sex abuse victims to file charges against their perpetrators in the years after the abuse took place. In addition to the other legislators in attendance were individuals whose lives were affected directly by sex abuse. This included victims, the parents of victims, or members of the Catholic Church who all gave stirring testimony and demanded direct and immediate action against sex crimes being committed with no consequence. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the complete story. Posted by lindsay | Tags: sexual violence, statute of limitations | Category: Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Judiciary Committee held an informational meeting with victims’ rights groups to discuss their legislative priorities. Several victim advocates were in attendance and they relayed to the committee their legislative desires for the upcoming session. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for more. Posted by Jason | Tags: domestic violence, sexual violence, victims rights | Category: House Judiciary, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Judiciary Committee met today to consider a number of bills. HB 40, dealing with the Castle Doctrine was reported as amended. HBs 1043, 1044, and 1045 failed. HB 1926 was reported as amended while HBs 907 and 2489 were reported as committed. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for more. Posted by Jason | Tags: assault rifles, castle doctrine, death penalty, gun control, self defense, sexual violence | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Judiciary | Comments are closed | Share:
Senator Leach (D-Montgomery) held a press conference with other legislators and organization leaders to highlight SB 1227, SR 253, and HR 630. The goal of the proposals is to give the public and law enforcement the tools they need to eliminate human trafficking. Senator Leach referred to human trafficking as “modern-day slavery” and noted the practice is the second largest criminal industry. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Kim | Tags: Child Abuse, Human trafficking, sexual violence | Category: Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Judiciary Committee held a public hearing this morning on HB 1625. The committee took testimony from child advocates and the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Jason | Tags: sexual violence | Category: House Judiciary, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
The committee held a public hearing on HBs 1957 and 1958. The committee heard testimony from York County law enforcement officers and the York County District Attorney’s Office. All testified in support of the pieces of legislation. Written testimony was submitted by the Domestic Violence Coalition, who voiced concerns about certain aspects of the bills. The full story will be available later in the Capitol Toolbox. Posted by Jason | Tags: Law enforcement, sexual violence | Category: House Judiciary, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
The Senate Labor and Industry Committee held a public nomination hearing this afternoon for Richard W. Bloomingdale for the purposes of reappointment to a second term as Chairman for the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (UCBR). Bloomingdale provided brief testimony to explain his role as chairman, the process involved in resolving disputes over unemployment compensation, and his future plans to reduce the backlog in disputed cases. Senators asked Bloomingdale several questions about the process of resolving disputes, possible conflicts of interest, and federal regulations regarding the roles of the UCBR. The committee unanimously reported the nomination with a positive recommendation. Check the Capitol Tool Box later for more information. Posted by intern | Tags: sexual violence | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, Press Conference - Governor, Public/Informational Committee Hearing, Senate Labor and Industry | Comments are closed | Share:
Democrats from the House and Senate, along with Governor Rendell, stood outside the Lieutenant Governor’s office this afternoon calling for HB 1770, legislation that would add a temporary seven week extension of unemployment compensation benefits, paid for out of federal stimulus funds, to be passed out of committee. Senator Tina Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia), Minority Chair of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee, likened the withholding of the bill to a hostage situation, while Governor Rendell characterized the actions of Senate Republicans as “a disgrace.” Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Mike | Tags: sexual violence | Category: Administration, Face to Face, Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
Governor Rendell held a press conference this afternoon to urge the Senate to act on HB 1770, legislation that would add a temporary seven week extension of unemployment compensation benefits, paid for out of federal stimulus funds and at no additional cost to the state. The extension would be triggered by three months of state unemployment rates of 8% or higher. Pennsylvania passed that milestone on Friday. The governor and L&I Secretary Sandi Vito indicated the legislation would need to be voted by the Senate on Monday to guarantee an uninterruption of benefits to Pennsylvanians. The governor also offered his thoughts on the continuing budget negotiations, and the action of the Senate earlier in the day. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Mike | Tags: Budget, sexual violence | Category: Administration, Face to Face, Press Conference | Comments are closed | Share:
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