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Known for her bipartisan approach to problem-solving, and a strong commitment to changing laws, policies, and practices that are no longer working, Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) is again serving as chair of the consequential Senate Judiciary Committee. [Read More]

The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 20th at 9:00 a.m. in the Senate Chamber. [Read More]

Senate Judiciary Committee | September 8, 2020 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Hearing Room 1 & 2 Watch Live [Read More]

A bipartisan agenda for reforming troubling aspects of criminal justice was advanced today, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), who leads the Senate Judiciary Committee. [Read More]

The Senate Judiciary Committee took action today on comprehensive probation reform intended to reduce the amount of time and resources devoted to probationers and help them fully reintegrate into society, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) who chairs the panel. Listen [Read More]

The state Senate today held the second of two days of public hearings on ensuring accountability and equality in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. [Read More]

The state Senate today kicked off two days of public hearings, featuring more than 40 participants, discussing ways to ensure accountability and equality in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. [Read More]

The Senate Judiciary Committee and Law and Justice Committee will hold joint public hearings Wednesday and Thursday on ensuring accountability and equality in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. [Read More]

A series of joint hearings will be held next week in the Senate to examine and develop legislative proposals for addressing law enforcement and criminal justice accountability reforms, Senate Judiciary Chairman Lisa Baker (R-20) and Law and Justice Chairman Pat Stefano (R-32) announced today. [Read More]

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]