Meeting to consider bills
Posted on: November 15, 2019
Senate Health & Human Services Committee | November 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m | Main Capitol, Room 461 |
Joint Informational Meeting: Medical Assistance Transportation Program
Posted on: November 15, 2019
Joint Informational Meeting | Senate Health & Human Services AND Senate Transportation Committees | November 20, 2019 at 9:30 a.m | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 |
Hearing on medical assistance statewide preferred drug list
Posted on: October 18, 2019
Senate Health & Human Services Committee | October 23, 2019 | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 |
Meeting to consider bills
Posted on: October 18, 2019
Senate Health & Human Services Committee | October 22, 2019 | Main Capitol, Room 461
Public hearing on the Closures of the Polk and White Haven State Centers
Posted on: September 20, 2019
Senate Health & Human Services Committee | September 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B |
Video: Passage of 2019-2020 State Budget
Posted on: June 27, 2019
Senator Michele Brooks speaks in support of House Bill 790, the 2019-2020 state budget.
Senate Approves Package of Bills to Combat Opioid Addiction Crisis
Posted on: June 19, 2019
The Senate completed work on a package of bills today to combat the state’s heroin and opioid epidemic by improving prescription drug monitoring, limiting opioid prescriptions, targeting drug dealers and taking other steps to limit the damage inflicted by the addiction crisis in Pennsylvania communities.
VIDEO: Sen. Brooks joined Sen. Laughlin in commemorating the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote.
Posted on: June 19, 2019
Senator Michele Brooks offers a resolution recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Senate Republicans Advocate New Bills to Combat Opioid Addiction Crisis
Posted on: June 18, 2019
Senate Republicans highlighted a package of bills today to combat the state’s heroin and opioid epidemic by improving prescription drug monitoring, limiting opioid prescriptions, targeting drug dealers and taking other steps to limit the damage inflicted by the addiction crisis in Pennsylvania communities.
Vehicle Emissions Testing Reform Bills Approved by Senate Transportation Committee
Posted on: June 12, 2019
A package of bills was approved today by the Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by Senator Kim Ward (R-39), reforming Pennsylvania’s vehicle emissions testing program, also referred to as the Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program.
Work Requirements for Able-Bodied Medicaid Recipients
Posted on: June 7, 2019
Joint Workshop | Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Health & Human Services Committee | June 12, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B |
Meeting to consider SB 314, SB 432, SB 454, SB 569, SB 572, SB 633, SB 675, SB 695, and HB 856
Posted on: May 31, 2019
Senate Health and Human Services Committee | June 4, 2019 | 11:00 a.m. | Main Capitol, Room 461 |
Mandatory Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program
Posted on: May 23, 2019
Sen. Brooks recently took part in a hearing re-examining the list of 25 counties included in the state’s mandatory vehicle emissions inspection program. If PA is meeting air quality standards, especially with the volume of newer vehicles on the road, can the program be adjusted to reflect the changes, senators asked.
Farming First
Posted on: May 8, 2019
VIDEO: Following a Capitol news conference, Senator Michele Brooks discusses a package of bills passed by the Senate in recognition of the tremendous contributions of Pennsylvania’s agriculture community to the state’s economy and heritage, and to ensure farming operations remain an important part of the state’s future.
National Hospital Week
Posted on: May 7, 2019
Senator Michele Brooks offers a resolution recognizing National Hospital Week in Pennsylvania.
Public hearing to consider the reconfirmation of Department of Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller
Posted on: May 3, 2019
Senate Health and Human Services Committee | May 8, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Rm. 1 |
Voting Meeting to Consider Re-Confirmations for Jennifer Smith and Rachel Levine
Posted on: April 26, 2019
Senate Health and Human Services Committee | April 30, 2019 | Senate Majority Caucus Room |
The 100th Anniversary of the American Legion
Posted on: March 20, 2019
Senator Michele Brooks offers a resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the American Legion.
Video: Sen. Brooks Proudly Introduces the State Championship Farrell Steelers to the Senate
Posted on: January 28, 2019
Presumptive Eligibility Legislation for In-Home Care (SB 912)
Posted on: October 3, 2018
Sen. Brooks speaks in support of her legislation, Senate Bill 912, which passed the Senate unanimously today, to allow our aging loved ones to remain in their own homes and communities when they need care.