HARRISBURG, March 17, 2014 – Sen. Judy Schwank will deliver the fourth installment of her Berks County Model Senate beginning at noon, March 18, at Albright College.

Schwank’s model senate gives students from 15 Berks County schools a first-hand glimpse of life as a state lawmaker. One more session is planned.

Tuesday’s session will include a “Senate debate” where student senators will discuss, debate and vote on legislation created and amended by them. Potential legislation to be considered, including each bill’s prime sponsor:

Senate Bill 6 – Infrastructure Reinvestment Act, Sen. Babb

Senate Bill 25 – Office of Non-Profit Community Organizations, Sen. Roop

Senate Bill 15 – State Standardized Test Act, Sen. Chan

Senate Bill 34 – ITSA Bill, Sen. Moran

Senate Bill 24 – Office of People with Disabilities Act, Sen. Roop

Senate Bill 8 – Healthy Living Act, Sen. Sorto

Senate Bill 17 – Misdemeanor Expungement Act, Sen. Commons

Senate Bill 27 – Recreational Marijuana Act, Sen. Commons

Senate Bill 35 – Natural Gas Funding the Future Act, Sen. Pattillo

Senate Bill 19 – Agricultural Revitalization Act, Sen. Ahrens

Media coverage is encouraged.

 

WHO: Sen. Judy Schwank

WHAT: 4th Session of Sen. Schwank’s “Berks County Model Senate”

WHEN: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 18

WHERE: Albright College’s Student Center – South Lounge, 1621 N. 13th St., Reading

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