Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Joe Picozzi (R-5), and Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced the introduction of legislation to establish statewide licensure requirements for electrical contractors and electricians, a move aimed at improving worker safety, ensuring quality workmanship, and protecting consumers. [Read More]
Policies to protect pedestrians, cyclists and motorists from aggressive drivers in Philadelphia will be examined at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing Tuesday, April 7 at 10 a.m. at the Community College of Philadelphia Northeast Regional Center, 12901 Townsend Rd., Philadelphia. [Read More]
Senate Bill 1218, sponsored by Senator Picozzi (5th District) and Senator Hughes(7th District)passed in the Pennsylvania Senate and is now headed to the House of Representatives for consideration. [Read More]
Senator Picozzi (SD-5) and Representative Joe Hogan (HD-142) announced they will be introducing legislation to provide tax credits for Pennsylvanians who want to make critical investments in the health of themselves and their families but may be deterred by the rising costs of gym memberships and youth sports. [Read More]
Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and Joe Picozzi (R-5) sponsored a resolution honoring Catholic Schools Week in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
With Pennsylvania continuing to face a statewide housing crisis, Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32), Greg Rothman (R-34) and Joe Piccozi (R-5) are offering a solution through legislation focusing on property tax abatements for redevelopment projects. [Read More]
Last week, Senator Joe Picozzi (5th District) voted in support of legislation to prohibit a telemarketer from spoofing phone numbers so the call appears to originate from the same local area as the recipient. Senate Bill 992 also prohibits telemarketers from making “robocalls” after 8 p.m. in the call recipient’s time zone. [Read More]
As a member of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, Senator Joe Picozzi voted in support of legislation to establish commonsense safeguards for artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots accessible by minors. [Read More]
Senator Joe Picozzi (SD-5) joined Mayor Cherelle Parker and fellow lawmakers to advance enabling legislation that will allow Philadelphia to implement a new 20-year tax abatement. The measure is designed to boost investment, reduce blight, and support neighborhood growth across the city. [Read More]
Today, House Bill 274 passed the General Assembly and now heads to the Governor’s desk, securing unemployment compensation benefits for Pennsylvanians and preventing cuts in the new year. [Read More]
