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PA SR2

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joe Pittman

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Chief Clerk's office as the central office for all Senate personnel, payroll, and contract matters, requiring detailed personnel files before any employee can be placed on payroll

  • Governs travel reimbursements for Senators and employees, including mileage payments, per diem allowances for meals and lodging, and restrictions on long-term vehicle leases (with the Chief Clerk authorized to enter master lease agreements with the Department of General Services)

  • Prohibits Senators or their immediate family members from having a financial interest in district office properties where rent or utilities are paid by the Senate

  • Requires quarterly publication of all Senate employee names, job titles, compensation, and contractor information, with vouchers and financial records available for public inspection under the Right-to-Know Law

  • Assigns the Senate Committee on Management Operations authority to arbitrate disputes, establish expense policies and limits, approve out-of-state travel for non-member officers, and adopt personnel rules and regulations

Legislative Description

Adopting Financial Operating Rules of the Senate.

Last Action

Introduced and adopted (46-2)

1/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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