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Hearing on Workplace Harassment, Misconduct
The House Labor and Industry Committee this week held a fact-finding hearing to begin the review process on the array of federal, state and local laws already in place on workplace harassment and sexual misconduct.
I testified about the resolution I am sponsoring that would create a task force to investigate the laws, practices and procedures surrounding harassment and sexual misconduct in the workplace. This comprehensive review would reveal any inadequacies in current laws, regulations and policies surrounding this subject and produce findings and recommendations to make sure we can address any gaps in existing policy or laws.
To see my testimony, please click here.
As a long-time victims’ advocate, both through my work in the community and as an author of a variety of legislation, I understand the anger, frustration and fear that victims face. We need to make sure we put the most appropriate and effective safeguards in place. The way to do that is to evaluate what laws, regulations and policies currently exist and find the best way to fill the gaps that are giving perpetrators the power in our workplace.
Bills Clear House to Help Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Legislation to help grandparents who are the sole caregivers of their grandchildren received overwhelming support in the state House last week. The bills now go to the state Senate for consideration.
House Bill 2133 would establish the Kinship Caregiver Navigator Program, an informational resource to operate both as a website and a toll-free hotline. The website would offer information on support and services available, and a specially trained navigator would be able to provide support and guidance to kinship caregivers.
House Bill 1539 would grant temporary guardianship to grandparents when the parents of the grandchildren are unable to care for them primarily due to substance abuse issues.
Additionally, House Resolution 390 would study the trend of grandfamilies in Pennsylvania and include a focus about how the opioid crisis is impacting this growing trend. The rise of the opioid crisis in Pennsylvania has increased the number of grandparents who take on this role.
An estimated 82,000 grandparents are the sole caregivers for nearly 89,000 grandchildren in Pennsylvania.
High Tunnel Farm Structure Exemption Signed into Law
As a way to help farmers struggling through recent agriculture challenges, legislation was signed into law last week as Act 15 of 2018 to waive storm water management plans for high tunnel structures, which are temporary buildings often used to raise produce through the early spring and late into the fall.
The legislation was needed to clarify storm water requirements put in place by the Department of Environmental Protection in 2016, which required them for these temporary structures. In many instances, the cost of a storm water engineering plan and executing that plan is more expensive than the high tunnel itself.
The use of high tunnel structures is not limited to professional agriculture. They are also being used in suburbs – on empty lots and even on rooftops – to raise fresh food in decent quantities in an urban setting where larger crop plantings would otherwise be difficult.
The new law takes effect early this summer.
Traffic Deaths Hit a New Low in 2017
Traffic deaths in the Commonwealth last year dropped to the lowest level since record keeping began in 1928, according to a recent report from PennDOT. In 2017, 1,137 people died on Pennsylvania roadways, 51 fewer than 2016.
PennDOT officials attribute the reduction to educational outreach, effective enforcement and low-cost safety improvements.
Significant decreases were noted in fatalities involving impaired drivers, pedestrians and unrestrained occupants. Work zone fatalities increased slightly, as did fatalities among drivers ages 75 and older, and red light runners.
More information on highway safety and safety initiatives is available at penndot.gov/safety.
Safely Dispose of Unused Prescriptions This Saturday
Residents have an opportunity to remove opioids and other unused medicines from homes this Saturday, April 28, as part of the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
More than 18 tons of prescription drugs were disposed of across Pennsylvania in the Prescription Drug Take Back Day held last October.
Locations to safely dispose of unused drugs are listed at takebackday.dea.gov/.
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| Upcoming Events in the 88th District |
Car Seat Safety Check
My annual car seat safety check is set for Thursday, May 31, from 4-7 p.m., at L.B. Smith Ford Lincoln, 1100 Market St., Lemoyne. Local law enforcement will be on hand to ensure that child safety seats are properly secured in vehicles. Parents and caregivers also will be instructed on the correct installation procedures. If you have any questions, please call my district office at 717-761-4665.
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| Rep. Delozier in the Community |
• Luke Capper of Mechanicsburg recently held his Eagle Scout Court of Honor. He is a member of Troop 195 of St. Joseph Church and the son of Tom and Chris Capper. At the ceremony, he was presented with a House citation I sponsored.
• The Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg celebrated its 80th anniversary with a dinner. It was great to look back on the past eight decades of service to the community.
• Mechanicsburg Middle School held its annual career day. I was pleased to be able to participate again this year. The event brings more than 100 career areas to students through presentations by adults.
• A number of school groups from the 88th Legislative District visited the Capitol recently. Those who toured the building include fourth-grade students from Saint Theresa School in New Cumberland, Upper Allen Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School, along with New Cumberland Middle School students. I hope everyone enjoyed their visit.
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| Office Locations |
| 2929 Gettysburg Road, Suite 6, Camp Hill PA 17011 | Phone: (717) 761-4665 |
| 141 East Wing, PO Box 202088, Harrisburg PA 17120-2088 | Phone: 717-783-5282 |
| Email: sdelozie@pahousegop.com |
| TTY: 855-282-0614 |
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