News
May
19
2020
May 19, 2020
At a public hearing on Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will conduct a thorough review of the Wolf Administration’s release of incarcerated individuals from State Correctional Institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Committee Chair Senator Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Apr
30
2020
April 30, 2020
Actions taken to slow the spread of coronavirus have had some unintended consequences, including within the judicial system. [Read More]
Dec
18
2019
December 18, 2019
The Senate Judiciary Committee met today to consider the nominations of several individuals for seats on various courts. [Read More]
Oct
01
2019
October 01, 2019
The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet Wednesday to hear testimony regarding the Statute of Limitations with respect to claims of sexual abuse, according to Chairwoman Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th). [Read More]
Sep
23
2019
September 23, 2019
The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet Tuesday and Wednesday to hear testimony regarding second amendment rights, behavioral health and other gun-related issues, according to Chairwoman Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th). [Read More]
Aug
14
2019
August 14, 2019
The Senate Judiciary Committee has announced the following public hearings to be held this fall, according to Chairwoman Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th) [Read More]
Jun
21
2019
June 21, 2019
The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing next week to examine potential reforms to Pennsylvania’s probation and parole system. [Read More]
Jun
10
2019
June 10, 2019
The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a meeting tomorrow to consider legislation related to victim’ rights, protecting vulnerable populations, digital assets, and making government more efficient, according to committee chair Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20. [Read More]
May
01
2019
May 01, 2019
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a package of bills today designed to reduce prison and probation costs, better protect crime victims and strengthen public safety, according to Committee Chair Senator Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Mar
26
2019
March 26, 2019
It will be an active beginning for a committee with a weighty agenda of bills already this session, according to Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee. Watch Live [Read More]