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July 11, 2024

House, Senate Agree on Bill to Eliminate Alternative Fuel Tax for Electric Vehicle Owners, Fund Roads and Bridges

Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) to eliminate Pennsylvania’s Alternative Fuels Tax (AFT) on electric vehicle (EV) owners and replace it with a flat fee is set to become law. Senate Bill 656 significantly reduces the procedural burden on EV owners, simplifies the process, and eliminates the need for intrusive monthly reports. [Read More]

July 8, 2024

Perry County Bridge Named to Honor Marine Lance Corporal Jason Frye

The bridge on Route 233 that spans Sherman Creek in Tyrone Township, Perry County has been named in honor of Landisburg native Jason Frye, Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) announced today. [Read More]

July 3, 2024

Stefano, Rothman Bill to Protect Homebuyers and Increase Transparency Set for Enactment

Legislation sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Greg Rothman (R-34) to protect homebuyers is set to be signed into law. Senate Bill 1173 would require anyone who conducts residential wholesaling in Pennsylvania to obtain a real estate salesperson license under the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act. [Read More]

July 3, 2024

Bill to Expand Hunting Opportunities, Address Crop Damage Approved by Senate

Legislation to address the mutual needs of sportsmen and agricultural producers has received Senate approval. Senate Bill 67, introduced by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) would open up more hunting opportunities and would give farmers more freedom to mitigate crop damage on their farms. [Read More]

July 2, 2024

Bill to Modernize Uniform Commercial Code Becomes Law

Sen. Greg Rothman’s (R-34) historic and comprehensive legislation to modernize the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) has been signed into law by the governor. [Read More]

July 1, 2024

Rothman Announces Northern Dauphin Office Hours

Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) announced the opening of a new satellite office which will provide constituent services to residents in northern Dauphin County. [Read More]

June 24, 2024

Senate Approves Resolution to Lift Restrictions on Qualified CDL Drivers Ages 18-20

A resolution urging the U.S. Congress to lift restrictions for holders of Commercial Driver’ Licenses (CDLs) who are 18-20 years old received Senate approval today. The measure, introduced by Sen. Rothman (R-34) seeks to allow these drivers to transport goods across state lines. [Read More]

June 5, 2024

Senate Approves Bill to Modernize Uniform Commercial Code, Address Digital Asset Transactions

The Pennsylvania State Senate passed legislation today that would modernize the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), updating rules that govern digital asset transactions to ensure security, consistency and confidence, said Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34), who sponsored the measure. [Read More]

June 5, 2024

Senate Approves Stefano, Rothman Bill to Protect Homebuyers and Increase Transparency

To protect homebuyers, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Greg Rothman (R-34) that would require anyone who conducts residential wholesaling in Pennsylvania to obtain a real estate salesperson or broker license under the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act. [Read More]

May 24, 2024

Rothman Appointed to Commission to Honor Pennsylvania’s Role in America’s Founding

Senator Greg Rothman (R-34) has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial and the Infrastructure Improvements and Projects Committee of the America250PA Commission. [Read More]