Greenleaf calls for inquiry into Phila. courts
The Philadelphia Inq, 05/13/2010
Saying the Philadelphia criminal justice system is "in disarray," State Sen. Stewart J. Greenleaf and eight fellow senators on Wednesday proposed to create a Senate advisory panel to investigate the city courts and recommend reforms in laws and court rules. Greenleaf said he was acting in response to an Inquirer series on the city courts that he said "raised serious concerns."

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Bill would extend ban on dog racing to simulcast events
Pittsburgh-Tribune, March 9, 2010
After six years of expanding gambling opportunities across the state, Pennsylvania lawmakers are drawing the line at greyhound racing. They've banned dog races, and Sen. Stewart Greenleaf, a Montgomery County Republican, wants to prohibit televised simulcasts of races in other states. His bill would make it a misdemeanor to show dog races for gambling. "The more that we encourage this industry, the more the abuse will go on," Greenleaf said.

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Pennsylvannia's top corrections official would like to see more nonviolent criminals in community corrections centers
The Patriot-News, March 3, 2010
Sen. Stewart Greenleaf, R-Montgomery County, said a one-size-fits-all approach to punishment isn’t the right tactic and that putting some nonviolent offenders in community facilities where they can address problems will put them on the right track. “We can be tough on crime, but we have to be smart on crime too,” Greenleaf said. “One shoe doesn’t fit all people ... that doesn’t necessarily mean we put people in a penitentiary for years.”

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Bill would create clearinghouse for nonprofits and faith-based organizations
Daily American, March 4, 2010
State Sen. Stewart J. Greenleaf has introduced legislation that would establish the Pennsylvania Office of Faith-Based and Nonprofit Community Organizations.

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Upper Moreland Township Receives Recycling Performance Grant
Bucks County Courier, December 8, 2009
“I am very pleased with the great success of our local recycling programs,” said Senator Greenleaf. “Upper Moreland Township has done an outstanding job to encourage community recycling.”

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Senator pushing for ways to reduce state prison population
Post-Gazette Harrisb, November 17, 2009
State Sen. Stewart Greenleaf is trying to take on the unpopular issue of reducing the state prison population by increasing the use of rehabilitation programs and parole for non-violent offenders.

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Greenleaf Introduces Legislation Addressing “Sexting” by Minors
States News Service, Oct. 20, 2009
State Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf (R, Montgomery, Bucks) has introduced legislation in response to recent incidents of "sexting" by minor children in Pennsylvania… Senate Bill 1121, now before the Senate Judiciary Committee, establishes the criminal offense of "dissemination of prohibited materials by a minor"

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Greenleaf Bill Would Establish Pennsylvania Office of Faith-Based and Non-Profit Community Organizations
State News Service, Oct. 15, 2009
The legislation will create more opportunities for all volunteer organizations in Pennsylvania to partner with government entities to help deliver vital services in our communities.

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PA needs to bring its mental health legislation up to speed
Patriot News, April 9, 2009
Sen. Stewart Greenleaf, R-Montgomery, has introduced much-needed legislation that would allow judges to order involuntary outpatient mental-health treatment for those who need it for up to six months.

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Bill Protecting Redevelopment Agencies From Environmental Liability Is Signed Into Law
PA Environment Dige, Aug. 3, 2009
Gov. Rendell signed into law Senate Bill 84 (Greenleaf-R-Montgomery) protecting economic redevelopment agencies and their nonprofit corporations from environmental liability while they temporarily hold title to a property for the purpose of site rehabilitation and hazardous waste removal.

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Greenleaf tries to get beer-keg bill rolling
Courier News, March 30, 2009
Greenleaf, who represents parts of Bucks and Montgomery counties, said he believes the bill would curtail underage and binge drinking. If police can track a keg to the purchaser, he said, adults would be less likely to buy one and turn it over to minors.

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One-third of state lawmakers returned pay raises
Patriot-News, Jan. 22, 2009
About a month ago, state officials couldn't jump on the bandwagon to shed their pay raises fast enough. One by one, they announced they were not accepting the 2.8 percent pay raise that a state law automatically granted them…Sen. Stewart Greenleaf, R-Montgomery.

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Senator Greenleaf sponsors $5,000 grant for Upper Moreland hoops-
The Intelligencer, Jan. 13, 2009
Senator Greenleaf (R-Montgomery/Bucks) presented players, parents and coaches of the Upper Moreland hoops youth basketball organization with a Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development check for $5,000.

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Rendell signs statewide smoking ban
Courier Times, June 13, 2008
Gov. Ed Rendell signed a Greenleaf bill into law, adding Pennsylvania to a list of more than 30 states to enact a statewide ban on smoking that includes restaurants. Read more…

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