Sen. Lisa Boscola

Co-sponsor SR 289

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

A Resolution designating the week of May 6 through 12, 2024, as "Nurses Week" in Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially designates the week of May 6 through 12, 2024, as "Nurses Week" throughout Pennsylvania. The measure aims to recognize the selfless service of the state's healthcare workers, who include over 242,000 registered nurses and thousands of other licensed nursing professionals. By formally acknowledging this period, the Senate highlights the critical role nurses play in the Commonwealth's healthcare delivery system. The bill does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to honor the nursing profession.

In committee May 17, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1044

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions and for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's consumer protection laws to require clear and conspicuous disclosure when artificial intelligence is used to create text, images, audio, or video content. It defines artificial intelligence as tools that use predictive algorithms to generate new media and mandates that any AI-generated material be labeled in a way that is easily noticeable and understandable to consumers. The law applies to businesses and individuals distributing such content but includes exemptions for media outlets and internet service providers who publish material in good faith without knowing it is deceptive. These requirements take effect 60 days after the bill becomes law.

In committee May 16, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1180

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for extension of licensed service area and issuance of off-premises catering permits.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Liquor Code to allow licensed alcohol establishments to temporarily extend their service areas and issue off-premises catering permits. It authorizes the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to implement these extensions without requiring a filing fee from applicants. The new provisions are set to expire on December 31, 2024, and the changes will take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.

In committee May 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 709

Signed into law · Pennsylvania Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for the offense of unlawful taking and possession of protected birds and for endangered or threatened species.

Signed into law May 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 1017

Passed · Pennsylvania Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in responsible utility customer protection, further providing for declaration of policy, for definitions, for cash deposits and household information requirements, for payment arrangements, for termination of utility service, for reconnection of service, for public utility duties, for reporting of recipients of public assistance, for liens by city natural gas distribution operations, for reporting to General Assembly and Governor and for nonapplicability and repealing provisions relating to expiration.

Passed May 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SR 292

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

A Resolution designating the month of May 2024 as "Mammography Month" in Pennsylvania.

In committee May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 148

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for volunteer firefighter tax credit.

In committee Apr 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1143

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income; and providing for 529 savings account employer contribution tax credit.

In committee Apr 5, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1142

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Titles 4 (Amusements), 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in revenues, further providing for establishment of State Gaming Fund and net slot machine revenue distribution; adding provisions relating to local gaming terminals by providing for general provisions, for application and licensure, for operation, for enforcement and for revenue; imposing the local gaming terminal tax; establishing the Local Gaming Fund; providing for ethics; in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of gambling devices, gambling, etc.; in Commonwealth services, establishing the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Programs Fund; prescribing penalties; and making appropriations.

In committee Apr 5, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 256

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

A Resolution recognizing the month of April 2024 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

In committee Apr 5, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track