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Phillips-Hill’s Regulatory Reform Bill Incorporated into State Budget
July 11, 2024

Phillips-Hill’s Regulatory Reform Bill Incorporated into State Budget

In a significant move toward cutting government red tape, the state budget approved by the General Assembly included major regulatory reform efforts championed by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York).  [Read More]

Governor Signs Phillips-Hill’s Legislation Modernizing State Dog Law
July 8, 2024

Governor Signs Phillips-Hill’s Legislation Modernizing State Dog Law

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation championed by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill’s (R-York) into law to update Pennsylvania’s dog law. This new law provides license fee exemptions for service dogs used by first responders and addresses regulatory challenges faced by dog boarding kennels.  [Read More]

Phillips-Hill’s Legislation Improving State’s Dog Law Heads to Governor’s Desk
July 3, 2024

Phillips-Hill’s Legislation Improving State’s Dog Law Heads to Governor’s Desk

The Senate of Pennsylvania approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that would update the state’s dog law to extend license fee exemptions to service dogs integral to first responders and address challenges faced by dog boarding kennels.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Phillips-Hill’s Transparency Legislation for School Boards Association
July 1, 2024

Senate Approves Phillips-Hill’s Transparency Legislation for School Boards Association

In a decisive move to enhance transparency with entities that receive public benefits, the Senate of Pennsylvania approved legislation that would bring the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) under the state’s Right-to-Know Law, according to the measure’s sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). The legislation aims to provide public access to information about how taxpayer dollars are utilized by organizations that participate on the Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS).   [Read More]

Bipartisan Bill to Protect State Investments in Israel Passes Senate
June 27, 2024

Bipartisan Bill to Protect State Investments in Israel Passes Senate

Senate Bill 1260, a bill to protect state investments in Israel, passed the Senate today. The bi-partisan legislation is sponsored by Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) and seeks to send a strong message that Pennsylvania stands with Israel.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Phillips-Hill’s Bill to Expand Service Dog Fee Exemptions
June 26, 2024

Senate Approves Phillips-Hill’s Bill to Expand Service Dog Fee Exemptions

The full Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that would extend license fee exemptions to service dogs integral to fire departments, sheriff’s offices, and rescue services. This exemption previously applied solely to municipal and state police departments.  [Read More]

Bill to Protect State Investments in Israel Moves Out of Senate Committee
June 25, 2024

Bill to Protect State Investments in Israel Moves Out of Senate Committee

Senate Bill 1260, a bill to protect state investments in Israel, was voted out of the Senate State Government Committee today.   [Read More]

Phillips-Hill’s Sales Tax Collection Reform Approved by Senate Committee
June 25, 2024

Phillips-Hill’s Sales Tax Collection Reform Approved by Senate Committee

Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) announced significant progress in the effort to support Pennsylvania’s small businesses with the passage of Senate Bill 1225 through the Senate Finance Committee. The legislation aims to enhance the Sales and Use Tax Vendor Discount, providing much-needed relief to small businesses across the state.   [Read More]

Senate Committee Advances Phillips-Hill’s Bill to Expand Service Dog Fee Exemptions
June 24, 2024

Senate Committee Advances Phillips-Hill’s Bill to Expand Service Dog Fee Exemptions

The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) aimed at extending license fee exemptions to service dogs integral to fire departments, sheriff’s offices, and rescue services.  [Read More]

Phillips-Hill: Students Will Never Forget 9/11 Under New Law
June 18, 2024

Phillips-Hill: Students Will Never Forget 9/11 Under New Law

Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) hailed the passage of Act 25 of 2024, a new law that will provide model curriculum to schools to teach about the events and significance of Sept. 11, 2001.  [Read More]

New Law Sponsored by Phillips-Hill Streamlines Travel Insurance Process for Consumers
June 18, 2024

New Law Sponsored by Phillips-Hill Streamlines Travel Insurance Process for Consumers

A new law aimed at streamlining and improving travel insurance in the commonwealth will boost consumer confidence, according to Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York), who sponsored the measure.  [Read More]

Senators Santarsiero and Phillips-Hill Announce Legislation to Protect State Investments in Israel
June 7, 2024

Senators Santarsiero and Phillips-Hill Announce Legislation to Protect State Investments in Israel

Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) announced legislation to uphold Pennsylvania’s steadfast support for Israel by prohibiting holdings in the Pennsylvania State Treasury or Commonwealth pension funds from boycotting or divesting from Israel and companies doing business with Israel.  The bill will also withhold state funding from any institution of higher learning that boycotts or divests from Israel.  [Read More]

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