Senator Hutchinson Applauds Passage and Signing of CPA Licensure Reform Bill
July 1, 2025

Senator Hutchinson Applauds Passage and Signing of CPA Licensure Reform Bill

Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21) today announced that his legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s accounting profession and address the growing shortage of certified public accountants (CPAs) has officially been signed into law as Act 27 of 2025.  [Read More]

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June 20, 2025

Meeting to consider SB 474 and SB 844; and HB 1189

Senate Finance Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing   [Read More]

Senate Bill 719 Passes Pennsylvania Senate with Strong Bipartisan Support
June 11, 2025

Senate Bill 719 Passes Pennsylvania Senate with Strong Bipartisan Support

Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and prime sponsor of Senate Bill 719, today announced the successful passage of the legislation in the Pennsylvania Senate, marking a critical step toward addressing the Commonwealth’s certified public accountant (CPA) shortage.  [Read More]

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March 28, 2025

Meeting to consider SB 253, SB 323 and SB 396

Senate Finance Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing  [Read More]

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March 24, 2025

Meeting to consider SB 207, SB 211 and SB 473

Senate Finance Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing  [Read More]

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February 4, 2025

Hutchinson Statement on Gov. Shapiro’s Proposed Spending Plan

State Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) issued the following statement following today’s state budget address by Gov. Josh Shapiro:  [Read More]

Senate Committee Urges Action on Vacant Commonwealth Properties
January 10, 2025

Senate Committee Urges Action on Vacant Commonwealth Properties

Yesterday, the Senate Majority Policy Committee held its first hearing of the 2025-2026 legislative session in Hamburg, PA, to discuss the future of certain Commonwealth properties, including the Polk State Center, that are closed and vacant.  [Read More]

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January 2, 2025

Workshop Discussion on Wasteful, Vacant, Unused State Properties

Senate Majority Policy Committee | Hamburg Strand Theater, 6 South 4th St., Hamburg, PA   [Read More]

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October 21, 2024

Meeting to consider the nominations of Paul Gitnik and David Kraus for the Board of Finance and Revenue

Senate Finance Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing   [Read More]

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October 9, 2024

Hutchinson’s Improvement of State Tax Appeals Process to Become Law

Following today’s approval by the Pennsylvania Senate, legislation that would improve the Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue (BF&R) tax appeals process will be signed into law, said bill sponsor Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21).  [Read More]

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