SUPPORT: HB 1604 would require that all law enforcement officers in an agency in a county of the second class A undergo and complete mandatory in-service firearms training courses at least four times each year. undergo real-world simulation training at least twice per year to better prepare them for on-duty confrontations. Documentation of all trainings would be required, with officers who fail to complete the training requirements placed on administrative leave until the requirements are met.

SUPPORT: HB 2542 PN 3448 would align PA’s election processes with the requirements of the federal Electoral Count Reform Act to improve the likelihood that PA will meet the certification deadline for presidential elections. The bill's proposed changes will help ensure that deadline delays in the post-election process do not prevent Pennsylvania from transmitting timely electoral results in future elections.

SUPPORT: HB 2771 PN 4026 will provide strong privacy guardrails for the use of ALPR cameras and data in PA by narrowing the permissible uses of ALPRs, limiting the amount of time ALPR data can be retained, and restricting access to and sharing of ALPR data by law enforcement.

OPPOSE: SB 65 would increase fines and enhance penalties for repeat violations related to school bus safety. While the intent to protect children is laudable, the evidence shows that increasing penalties will not improve compliance or safety. Current penalties are already severe, including substantial fines and mandatory license suspensions.

SUPPORT: SB 1150 PN 1399 clarifies PA's Sunshine Act by limiting when public agencies can add items to meeting agendas without 24-hour notice, ensuring that last-minute changes are only allowed under narrow, defined exceptions. It restores the intent of the law by preventing agencies from broadly bypassing transparency requirements and ensuring the public has a meaningful opportunity to stay informed.