Senator Mensch’s Breast Cancer Checkoff Legislation Unanimously Passes House of Representatives, Heads to Governor for Enactment
June 15, 2021
Senate Bill 445, sponsored by Senator Bob Mensch (R-24), was unanimously passed by the House of Representatives today (June 15). This legislation would give individuals renewing either their vehicle registration or driver’s license an option to donate to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.
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Senator Mensch’s Charitable Gift Annuities Legislation Advances Out of Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
June 15, 2021
Legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) advanced out of the Pennsylvania Senate’s Banking and Insurance Committee today. Senate Bill 731 would provide protections for annuitants who are donors to a charity that provides for Charitable Gift Annuities. The bill now heads to the Senate floor for a vote.
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Senator Mensch and Senator Santarsiero’s Upskirt Legislation Passes Senate
May 24, 2021
Legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) and Senator Santarsiero (D-10) advanced out of the Senate today (May 24). This legislation will more substantially criminalize the act of “upskirting” in Pennsylvania.
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Meeting to release two reports entitled: (1) A Performance Audit of the PA Game Commission Compliance with its Strategic Plan; and (2) A Study of the Impact of Tavern Gaming on the Pennsylvania State Lottery
May 07, 2021
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Senator Mensch’s First-Time Homebuyers Savings Account Legislation Advances from Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee
April 28, 2021
Legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) advanced out of the Pennsylvania Senate’s Urban Affairs and Housing Committee today. Senate Bill 157 would permit eligible Pennsylvanians to open special savings accounts and take state tax deductions for savings toward expenses such as a down payment and closing costs.
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Designated Essential Family Caregivers (EFCs) in Long-Term Care Facilities
April 27, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Bob Mensch speaks in support of Senate Bill 190, legislation that would allow a family member or other designated person to visit and care for an elderly relative in a long-term care facility (LTFC).
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Health
April 22, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Bob Mensch questions Acting Secretary Alison Beam during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Health.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Transportation – Part 2
April 21, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Bob Mensch questions Transportation Secretary Yassmin Gramian during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Part 2
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Transportation
April 21, 2021
Senator Bob Mensch questions Transportation Secretary Yassmin Gramian during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
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April 20, 2021 Senator Mensch Highlights Importance of Voters on May 18 Knowing ‘What a YES Vote Means’
April 20, 2021
Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) joined his colleagues to highlight the importance of voters knowing “what a YES vote means” for the May 18 ballot questions. The group of senators today cited the need to protect lives and livelihoods while restoring critical checks and balances in Harrisburg.
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Senator Bob Mensch Recognizes Crime Victims’ Rights Week
April 19, 2021
Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) circulated a co-sponsorship memo that would introduce a resolution designating the week of April 18th through April 24th, 2021 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Pennsylvania.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Labor & Industry, Part 2
April 08, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Bob Mensch questions Acting Secretary of Labor & Industry Jennifer Berrier during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Labor & Industry. PART 2
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Labor & Industr
April 08, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Bob Mensch questions Acting Secretary of Labor & Industry Jennifer Berrier during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Labor & Industry.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Auditor General
April 07, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Bob Mensch questions Auditor General Timothy DeFoor during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Office of Auditor General.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Liquor Control Board
April 07, 2021
Senator Bob Mensch questions Chairman Tim Holden and board members during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the PA Liquor Control Board (LCB).
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Treasury
April 06, 2021
Senator Bob Mensch questions Treasurer Stacy Garrity during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Office of the State Treasurer.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Military & Veterans Affairs
April 06, 2021
Senator Bob Mensch questions Acting Adjutant General Mark Schindler during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA).
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Budget Hearing Q&A: DCED
March 22, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Bob Mensch questions Secretary Dennis Davin during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED).
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Probation & Parole
March 22, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Bob Mensch questions Secretary of Corrections John Wetzel and Board Chairman Ted Johnson during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Corrections / Board of Probation & Parole.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Education
March 18, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Bob Mensch questions Acting Secretary Noe Ortega during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Education.
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