Rep. Scott Conklin is sworn in to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Jan. 3, 2023 in Harrisburg, Pa.

Rep. Scott Conklin is sworn in to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Jan. 3, 2023 in Harrisburg, Pa.

Rep. Scott Conklin is sworn in to begin the 2021-22 legislative session.

Rep. Scott Conklin wears a mask to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Rep. Conklin joins in a conversation on the house floor.

Rep. Conklin on hand at state House Democratic Policy Hearing in Allentown discussing voting rights issues.

Rep. Conklin on hand at state House Democratic Policy Hearing in Allentown discussing voting rights issues.

Rep. Conklin being sworn into office for the 203rd legislative session on Tuesday, January 1, 2019.

Rep. Scott Conklin welcomes members of the 2018 National Champion Villanova University Men’s Basketball Team to Harrisburg.

Rep. Scott Conklin congratulates the Pennsylvania State University wrestling team on winning their seventh NCAA National Championship in eight years.

Rep. Scott Conklin speaks at an A.B.A.T.E. (alliance of bikers aimed towards education) rally at the state Capitol.

Representative Conklin and Representative Hanna with a number of Penn State coaches and players as they displayed a few of the Big Ten trophies they won for their athletic achievements.

Representative Conklin spoke on House Resolution 331, which would direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct the feasibility study and analyze all of PA’s public institutions of higher ed.

Rep. Scott Conklin speaks at the annual A.B.A.T.E. Motorcycle Rights Rally.

Rep. Scott Conklin comments during a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing regarding a state police fee for municipalities currently without local police.

Rep. Scott Conklin reviews some of the details in Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2017-18 budget.

Rep. Scott Conklin reacts to Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2017-18 budget address.

Rep. Scott Conklin speaks at a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on raising the minimum wage. Those earning minimum wage, who work 40 hours per week, only earn $15,080, some $4,700 below the poverty line.

Rep. Conklin (back row, left) joined Pittsburgh Steelers legend Franco Harris (at podium) and four-time Olympic medal-winning wrestler Bruce Baumgartner (to Harris' left) at a Capitol news conference Jan. 25., where a call was made for high-quality Pre-K programs.

Rep. Scott Conklin and Rep. Pat Harkins listen to and gather information at a House Democratic Policy hearing on the heroin and opioid epidemic that is sweeping the state.

Rep. Scott Conklin speaks during the PA HOPE Caucus public hearing in Warrington with the House and Senate Policy Committees regarding the opioid prescription drug and heroin epidemic.

Rep. Conklin joins Sgt. Adam Hartswick at an Armed Forces Day event in Philipsburg on May 17, 2014. Conklin is the sponsor of legislation that would rename a section of Route 45 in Centre County as the Sgt. Adam Hartswick Interchange, to serve as a thank you for his service and sacrifice.

Rep. Conklin joins Sgt. Adam Hartswick at an Armed Forces Day event in Philipsburg on May 17, 2014. Conklin is the sponsor of legislation that would rename a section of Route 45 in Centre County as the Sgt. Adam Hartswick Interchange, to serve as a thank you for his service and sacrifice.

Rep. Conklin welcomes several Penn State ROTC cadets to the state Capitol for a swearing-in ceremony.

As a member of the House Democratic Policy Committee, Rep. Conklin and his colleague Rep. Joe Markosek (middle) meet with Pennsylvania Fire Commissioner Edward Mann (left) to discuss financial assistance programs for fire, ambulance and rescue organizations.

Rep. Conklin talks with Jim Carstater of the Erie County Firefighters Association at the West Lake Fire Department in Erie during a public meeting centered on the various needs of fire and rescue departments within Pennsylvania.

Rep. Conklin attends a public hearing in the northwestern region of the state to investigate the current job and economic climates in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Conklin attends a public hearing in the northwestern region of the state to investigate the current job and economic climates in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Scott Conklin hosts a public hearing to openly discuss several reforms he is proposing that are designed to increase accountability and transparency among the Pennsylvania State University’s Board of Trustees. More images from the hearing can be seen by clicking here.

Centre County state Rep. Scott Conklin unveils a multi-bill package designed to address Pennsylvania's transportation funding shortfall, promote the expansion of alternative fuel usage and spur immediate job creation.

Rep. Conklin recognizes the achievements of the Penn State wrestling team on the floor of the House of Representatives. Conklin voted in favor of a resolution urging the reinstatement of wrestling in the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Rep. Conklin welcomes Penn State wrestling coach and Olympic champion Cael Sanderson, his coaching staff and Andrew Alton to the state Capitol to present a citation congratulating the Nittany Lions on their national championship.

Rep. Conklin at Motorsports Day in Harrisburg, where this year's theme focused on tractors.

Rep. Conklin welcomes students from Port Matilda Elementary to the state Capitol.

Rep. Conklin throws a “Strike For Hunger” at a bowling event to raise money for food banks, and to raise awareness of Pennsylvania’s 1.2 million hungry citizens.

Rep. Conklin, at a news conference in the state Capitol, urges support for his legislation to hold a constitutional convention in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Conklin presents Linda Tataliba, director of the State College Food Bank, with a donation of several turkeys to assist in the agency's holiday distribution campaign.

Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Centre, rallies at the state Capitol in support of his legislation that would educate middle school and high school students on the dangers and signs of teen dating violence.

Rep. Conklin presents more than $2 million in state funding to Philipsburg Borough for the Cold Stream Dam restoration project. The funding is designed to protect Pennsylvania communities housing high-hazard dams in need of infrastructure improvements. Joining Conklin are Jan McDonald, Philipsburg borough manager; John Streno, Philipsburg mayor; and John Claybaugh, project designer for Stiffler, McGraw and Assoc., Inc.

Rep. Conklin joins Robin Knepp, Philipsburg Community Action Center Director, to personally donate 10 turkeys. The donations were made to help make the holidays a little merrier for the neediest area families. Conklin also matched his donation to the State College Area Food Bank.

Rep. Conklin joins Linda Tataliba, director of the State College Food Bank, to make a donation of 20 turkeys to aid area families this Thanksgiving.

Rep. Conklin congratulates Cadet Steve Lazar of the Civil Air Patrol for his service with the presentation of the Amelia Earhart Award.

Rep. Scott Conklin is Pennsylvania proud with the Philadelphia Phillies' World Series Trophy, the Pittsburgh Steelers' Vince Lombardi Trophy and the Pittsburgh Penguins' Stanley Cup, displayed together at the state Capitol.

Rep. Conklin isn’t curious about public broadcasting’s trek to the state Capitol – funding in the state budget is key to its future. Pictured from L to R: State Rep. Scott Conklin, WITF Public Media President and CEO Kathleen Pavelko, Rep. Pat Harkins, Curious George, House Appropriations Committee Executive Director Miriam Fox and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Dwight Evans.

Rep. Conklin speaks in front of Penn State University students at the state Capitol in Harrisburg on the subject of tuition increases.

Rep. Conklin speaks at the Penn State University Tuition Increase Rally in March.

Rep. Conklin and Sen. Wozniak at the dedication ceremony for the newly renamed Veterans Memorial Bridge on state Route 322 in Philipsburg.

Johnathan Bojan of State College shows Rep. Conklin his research on the effect of music on a person’s emotions at a Temple University event at the state capitol in Harrisburg.

Rep. Conklin presents a citation to Centre County Veterans Affairs Office Director, Stan Adams, upon his retirement.

Rep. Conklin joins Gov. Rendell as he signs into law the water infrastructure bills, Senate Bills 2 and 1341.

Rep. Scott Conklin stands with Philipsburg Borough leaders as he announces $10.9 million in Pennvest money to improve the area's sewer system.