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In this Update:
Greater BucksMont Chamber of Commerce State of the State
Last week, I joined State Representatives Kristin Marcell and Brian Munroe for the Greater BucksMont Chamber of Commerce “State of the State” hosted at Christ’s Home in Warminster. It was a great opportunity for my colleagues and I to provide a legislative update and answer questions on the important issues to the business community. Thank you to Greater BucksMont Chamber of Commerce and Christ’s Home for hosting us and I’m looking forward to continuing the conversation on these most important issues. 8yr Old with Presidential Aspirations Visits the Capitol
Last week at the Capitol, I spent some time with Bucks County residents Jennifer and Richard Duncan and 8yr old Marek. I learned of Marek’s dream to be President of the United States and even quizzed him on presidential trivia – he did very well. Before taking a tour of the Capitol, the family joined us for session, where I was honored to recognize them on the Senate floor. https://vimeo.com/pasenategop/31924farryguest Local High School Football Player Selected for Big 33 Football Classic
Collin Goetter, offensive lineman for Central Bucks South High School Football Team was chosen to play for the Pennsylvania team for the Big 33 Football Classic. I had the opportunity to meet Collin and his parents, Christine and Scott at the Capitol last week. Collin was a three-year starter who helped their team win the first PIAA District One Class 6A District One championship in 2023, as well as reach the state semifinals for the first time and win a school-record 13 games. The Big 33 Football Classic is an all-star event featuring the top high-school football players in Pennsylvania and Maryland. The game is often described as the “Super Bowl of High School Football.” This year will be the 67th Big 33 Football Classic game and will be played on May 26 at Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg. Senate Passes Public Safety Bills Targeting Opioid Overdoses, Human Trafficking
The Pennsylvania Senate approved two measures last week boosting community safety by targeting opioid overdoses and human trafficking. Both bills, which head to the House of Representatives for consideration, are part of the Senate Republican effort to improve community safety across Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 1054 strengthens the Overdose Information Network (ODIN) law, which requires all law enforcement in Pennsylvania to input reports of an overdose within 72 hours of the incident into the ODIN system. The ODIN database enables law enforcement agencies to quickly record, analyze and share information concerning fatal and non-fatal drug overdoses and naloxone administrations. The bill would ensure overdose reporting by EMS providers is incorporated into the statewide mapping system. EMS providers are responsible for handling more than 80% of overdoses annually in Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 1111 would ensure that individuals who are convicted of certain human trafficking offenses – as well as attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit those offenses – are subject to the same Megan’s Law reporting and evaluation requirements as other sexual offenders. Senate Votes for Athletic Trainers to Provide Important Care
Two bills modernizing the capabilities of athletic trainers in Pennsylvania were passed by the Senate and moved to the House of Representatives for consideration. Senate Bill 559 and Senate Bill 560 would allow athletic trainers to deliver a wider scope of health care services to more individuals. The bills would permit athletic trainers to practice specific invasive procedures under a written protocol with a licensed physician. Some of the procedures include medication injections, blister and nail care, administration of Naloxone and any other procedures authorized by the State Board of Medicine.
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