September 14, 2023
Meeting to consider SB 792 and SB 933
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
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September 13, 2023
Senate Committee Hearing Convened by Mastriano Looks at Governor Shapiro’s Cell Phone Fee Hike Proposal
With time running down and lawmakers looking to reauthorize Pennsylvania’s 911 Law before it expires in January 2024, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), held a hearing Monday to consider changes to the law, including Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposal to increase the 911 fee by nearly 20%. [Read More]
September 7, 2023
Hearing on the Reauthorization of the 911 law
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Monday, September 11, 2023 | 1:30 p.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room 1 [Read More]
August 1, 2023
Senate Hearing Stresses Need for Western Pennsylvania Urban Search and Rescue Team
Western Pennsylvania needs its own top-tier urban search and rescue task force in Allegheny County. That was the major theme of a Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee hearing Tuesday in Coraopolis Borough chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), which focused on legislation introduced by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) to address the problem. [Read More]
July 26, 2023
Joint public hearing on SB 792, HB 843, and urban search & rescue teams
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee & House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. | Allegheny County 9-1-1 Center 50 Hookstown Grade Road, Coraopolis | Watch Live [Read More]
June 23, 2023
Meeting to consider SR 136, HB 804 and the nomination of Acting State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Monday, June 26, 2023 | 12:30 p.m. | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
June 19, 2023
Mastriano and Senate Committee Approve Bill to Support Veteran Businesses
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, which is chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), today approved three measures, including one aimed at helping veteran-owned businesses in the commonwealth. [Read More]
June 15, 2023
Meeting to consider SB 438, SB 531, HR 46 and the consideration of 9 National Guard Officers
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Monday, June 19, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
April 21, 2023
Meeting to consider SB 81, SB 189 and SR 82
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. | East Wing, Room 8E-B [Read More]
March 21, 2023
Norfolk Southern CEO at Senate Committee Hearing: Ignition of Rail Cars Following East Palestine Trainwreck was a ‘Success’
HARRISBURG – The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), heard testimony Monday from Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw, who described as a “success” the intentional ignition of dangerous chemicals in five railroad cars following the company’s trainwreck on Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, just west of […] [Read More]