Senate Democratic Policy Committee
Senator Nick Miller, Policy Chair
Senator Nick Miller
Policy Chair
Please contact the Dem Policy Team with any questions at (717) 787-7105 or via email at DemPolicyCommittee@pasenate.com for information regarding the Policy Committee.
Micromobility Solutions & Safety
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Testimony
- Becky Bradley, Executive Director, Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (virtually)
- Samantha Pearson, Healthy Communities Program Mgr., Pennsylvania Downtown Center
- Ngani Ndimbie, Director of Programs, Mobilify Southwestern Pennsylvania
- Scott Slingerland, Director, Coalition for Appropriate Transportation (CAT) Lehigh Valley
- Chief Charles Roca, Allentown Police Department
- Chief Donald Sabo, Salisbury Township Police Department
- Scott L. Bohn, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association
Upcoming Policy Hearings
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Micromobility Solutions & Safety
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 10:00 AM
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller along with Senator Tim Kearney will host a Policy Hearing to discuss Micromobility Solutions and Safety.
This hearing will examine steps the General Assembly could take toward meaningful, clarifying safety and age rules for privately owned e-scooters, and how such micromobility issues intersect with infrastructure and public policy. It will explore Abby’s Law (SB 1008 of 2025-26) which is a measure that remains pending before its committee. Perspectives will be heard from mobility and transportation advocates, law enforcement and community planning & revitalization experts. Materials and agenda are forthcoming.
This hearing will be held at the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) located at 615 Waterfront Drive, Allentown, PA 18102
Committee News
Senate Democratic Policy Committee – Clean Air & Water
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding Small Necessities Leave
ABINGTON, PA − January 20, 2026 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the Small Necessities Leave Act. “When working families succeed, our commonwealth succeeds,” said Senator Nick Miller. “We must prioritize the...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee – Small Necessities Leave
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding Solutions for Addressing Housing Affordability
READING, PA − December 17, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the affordability of housing within the Commonwealth. “Rising rents are making it harder for families to pursue the dream of homeownership,...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding Safeguarding Residential Water Wells
COLUMBIA, PA − November 14, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the Commonwealth’s actions, plans, and progress in safeguarding water systems and residential wells. “Today's hearing aimed to assess the existing...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding Supporting Home Care Workers & Consumers
PHILADELPHIA, PA − November 10, 2025 −Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine direct care employee wages, and the trends observed in the Commonwealth over the last decade. “Earlier this year, I walked a day in the life of...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding Solutions for Addressing Housing Affordability
McKees Rocks − September 16, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine housing affordability and seeking solutions to a growing issue across Pennsylvania. “Housing affordability continues to be a major issue across...
ADVISORY: September 16 – Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Hearing Regarding Solutions for Addressing Housing Affordability
STOWE TOWNSHIP, PA − September 15, 2025 − On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) will host a hearing at Pleasant Ridge Housing Community alongside Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-43),...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing on Data Centers: Impacts, Operations, and Policy Considerations
SCRANTON, PA − September 3, 2025 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine pending proposals from the legislature and discuss details of data center infrastructure and technology. “As the Policy and Democratic Chair of...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Roundtable Regarding Emergency Service and First Responder Recruitment
EPHRATA, PA − July 30, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a secondary roundtable discussion of the current challenges emergency service and first responders are facing in their communities. “We have heard a clear and...