Policy Committee
Senator Lisa Boscola serves as chair of the Senate Policy Committee. This committee holds public hearings and meetings across the state and serves as the catalyst to enacting major policy initiatives put forth by members of the Senate Democratic Caucus.
The Policy Committee typically holds hearings outside of Harrisburg to investigate the local impact of certain issues and collect valuable expert input. Click below to view the committee’s hearing schedule, latest news, video and more.
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Two Boscola Voting Reform Initiatives Clear Senate Committee
Harrisburg, June 18, 2019 − The state Senate State Government Committee today unanimously approved Sen. Lisa Boscola’s Senate Bill 421, which would do away with straight party voting. The bill will now move on to the full Senate. “Informed and committed...
Senate Committee Approves Sen. Boscola’s Truck Ice Removal Bill
Harrisburg, June 18, 2019 --- The state Senate Transportation Committee today unanimously approved Sen. Lisa Boscola’s legislation that would require drivers to remove ice or snow from their vehicles within 24 hours following heavy snow or ice storms. Named...
Joint, Bipartisan Senate Committees Discuss Possible School District Consolidation
HARRISBURG, June 18, 2019 -- The Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Democratic Policy Committee yesterday jointly held a public workshop to discuss possible school district consolidation. “With 500 school districts in Pennsylvania this issue must be reviewed...
Senator Boscola Senate Floor Remarks on Better Hearing Month in the Commonwealth
