Author: kgordon
May 6, 2026
Senate Passes Legislative Package to Reinforce Commercial Vehicle Safety in Pennsylvania
The Senate has approved a comprehensive package of bills aimed at strengthening commercial vehicle safety standards and closing dangerous loopholes in Pennsylvania’s licensing and training systems, Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) said today. [Read More]
March 24, 2026
Hutchinson, Kearney Bill to Protect Workers’ Compensation for First Responders Passes Senate
Legislation authored by Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Sen. Tim Kearney (D-26) to ensure volunteer fire and EMS personnel are covered by workers’ compensation when participating in fundraising activities was approved with unanimous support by the Senate today. [Read More]
February 3, 2026
Hutchinson Responds to Shapiro’s Budget, Calls for Fiscal Responsibility
Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) issued the following statement responding to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026-27 state budget: [Read More]
August 6, 2025
Senator Scott Hutchinson to Host Free License Plate Replacement Event
Senator Scott Hutchinson is hosting a free license plate replacement event to help residents whose plates are damaged or illegible. The event will take place on Wednesday, August 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. at his Oil City District Office located at 229 Elm Street, Oil City, PA 16301. [Read More]
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]
June 20, 2025
Meeting to consider SB 474 and SB 844; and HB 1189
Senate Finance Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
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]
March 28, 2025
Meeting to consider SB 253, SB 323 and SB 396
Senate Finance Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
March 24, 2025
Meeting to consider SB 207, SB 211 and SB 473
Senate Finance Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]