June 5, 2020
Meeting to consider SB 1036, HB 1437, and HB 2418
Senate Finance Committee | June 8, 2020 | Approx 1:15 p.m. | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) [Read More]
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May 28, 2020
Senate Approves Budget/Comprehensive COVID-19 Funding Package
Facing an uncertain economic future and working to address the devastating impact of COVID-19, the Senate today (May 28) set a course for recovery by approving a $25.8 billion short-term budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 as well as a plan to direct $2.6 billion in federal CARES funding to support individuals, small businesses, organizations and county governments that were most severely impacted by the virus, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson, (R-21). [Read More]
May 11, 2020
Meeting to consider SB 1041, SB 1100, and HB 2408
Senate Finance Committee | May 11, 2020 | Approx. 2:15 p.m. | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
April 29, 2020
Finance Committee Approves Measure to Aid Senior Citizens
The Senate Finance Committee approved a bill on Wednesday that would expedite payments from the Property Tax Rent Rebate Program and create a Senior Tax Reduction Incentive Volunteer Exchange (STRIVE) program, according to Committee Chairman Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21). Listen [Read More]
April 27, 2020
Meeting to consider HB 1076
Senate Finance Committee | April 29, 2020 | 11:15 a.m. (Time Approx.) | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
April 4, 2020
Meeting to consider HB 1083 and HB 1796
Senate Finance Committee | April 6, 2020 | Off the Floor in the Senate Chamber | [Read More]
February 4, 2020
Senator Hutchinson Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal
Senator Scott Hutchinson issued the following statement following today’s joint session of the General Assembly to receive the Governor’s 2020-21 budget proposal. [Read More]
January 21, 2020
Senator Hutchinson Supports Lawsuit to Protect Polk Center Residents
Senator Scott Hutchinson joined with residents and family members of Polk and White Haven State Centers in the State Capitol on Tuesday (January 21) to announce the filing of a federal lawsuit against Governor Wolf and Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller to protect the rights of residents to stay in those facilities. [Read More]
January 21, 2020
Rally to Announce Lawsuit Against Governor Wolf on Proposed Closures of Polk and White Haven State Centers
A group of legislators and stakeholders held a rally Capitol Main Rotunda to announce a lawsuit against Governor Wolf on the proposed closures of Polk and White Haven state centers. [Read More]
November 18, 2019
Senate Approves Legislation to Delay Polk Center Closure
The Senate today (November 18) passed legislation that establishes a moratorium on closing the Polk and White Haven State Centers, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson, a co-sponsor and strong supporter of the bill. Listen [Read More]