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]
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]
Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) issued the following statement responding to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026-27 state budget: [Read More]
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) to streamline state government operations by eliminating outdated, unnecessary and inactive boards, commissions and advisory committees was passed by the Senate this week. The measure reaffirms Hutchinson’s commitment to responsible spending, efficient government and prioritizing taxpayer spending on essential government functions. [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
State Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) issued the following statement following today’s state budget address by Gov. Josh Shapiro: [Read More]
Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) will remain a member of the Senate committees on which he sat during the previous legislative session. Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) today announced committee assignments for the Senate Republican Caucus. [Read More]
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]
