Update from Harrisburg

Appropriations Hearings

With budget season beginning, I wanted to highlight some of the work I’ve done as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. The committee, which began public budget hearings in February, allows members to hear from the heads of various state agencies and ask questions ranging from budget needs to operational and long-term planning issues.

During budget hearings, Senator Santarsiero met with leadership from the Pennsylvania State Police to discuss background checks.

The final budget passed by Governor Wolf and the General Assembly should reflect the shared values and aspirations of this great commonwealth. Whether it be funding for the State System of Higher Education or ensuring the state background check system is being properly implemented, I will work to make sure our district has a voice in the budget process.

The hearings will continue to run through the first full week of March and I’ll be updating my social media platforms regularly to keep you updated.

Legislative Alert

On February 14th, 2019, the one-year anniversary of the Parkland shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, I met with senate colleagues to discuss ways to prevent gun violence and introduced two bills focusing on the safe storage of firearm.

Senator Santarsiero joins senate colleagues at La Salle University for a policy hearing on gun violence prevention.

SB 137 centers on the safe storage of a firearm when residing with a person not to possess a firearm, and SB 138 focuses on safe storage of a firearm when it is not in use. I am proud to serve as the primary sponsor on both of these pieces of legislation, which aim to keep firearms out of the hands of unauthorized users and reduce accidental shootings, suicides, homicides, and mass shootings.

Senator Santarsiero and Representative Warren hold a press conference outside of Council Rock North High School as a call to action on passing common sense gun safety legislation.

Update from Senate District 10

REAL ID

Beginning October 1, 2020, Pennsylvanians will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, photo ID card, or another form of federally-acceptable identification (such as a valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a federal building or military installation that requires ID.

Getting a REAL ID is optional for Pennsylvania residents and they will be available in March 2019 to Pennsylvanians who want them.

Residents may bring their REAL ID documentation into any PennDOT Driver License Center for pre-verification. Then, when REAL IDs are available in March 2019, residents can apply for their REAL ID online — no need to come back to the driver license center! To learn more about what documents you'll need to present, visit the REAL ID Document Check page.

Yardley Makefield Soccer Supporting Our Troops

Members of YMS came together for Operation Gratitude, a collection drive that creates care packages for troops. Thank you to the organizers and participants of this wonderful public service event.

Senator Santarsiero at the Lower Makefield Community Center with YMS members during their Operation Gratitude event.

Celebrating Public Service in Levittown and Tullytown   

I visited Levittown and Tullytown Fire Companies to celebrate the public service of dedicated local firefighters. At Tullytown, I presented Karen Cohen a citation from the PA Senate honoring her 15 years of service.

Senator Santarsiero presenting Karen Cohen of Tullytown Fire Company Station 33 with her senate citation.	Chris Rovenolt (25 years service), Jo Ann Campbell (25 years service), Senator Santarsiero, and Beth Hoagland (35 years service) at the Levittown Fire Company #1 annual banquet.

Internship Opportunities

If you or someone you know is interested in working as an intern in one of my district offices, an application can be found on my website here.

Stay Up-to-Date

February has been a busy month, so please visit the district newsroom to view additional stories, videos, and photos from across the district and the commonwealth.

You can also follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more regular updates.

My Office is Here to Serve You. How Can We Help?

Legislation: If you are interested in the status of a certain piece of legislation or obtaining copies of bills, my office will be able to provide that information to you. 

Forms and Applications: You can reach out to my office for assistance with any number of forms, including birth and death certificates, grant applications, consumer complaint forms, hunting or fishing licenses, notary public applications, and voter registration. 

State Agencies: My office can assist in any dealings with state agencies, including the Department of Corrections, Military and Veterans Affairs, PennDOT, Department of Human Services, and State Police. 

Licenses and Motor Vehicles: Help is available through my office or the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Driver and Vehicle Services website if you need assistance processing motor vehicle registrations, driver’s licenses, learner’s permits, or other Department of Transportation forms. 

Visiting the Capitol: You can visit the Pennsylvania Capitol website or contact my office about setting up school or other group trips to the Capitol.

Offices of State Senator Steve Santarsiero

www.senatorstevesantarsiero.com/