Post Session Report: June 5, 2013

SB 1, PN 1162 (Rafferty)- This measure amends Title 20, Title 74 and Title 75 in order to generate additional revenue for all modes of Transportation infrastructure within the Commonwealth.  A vote of 45-5 was recorded. HB 492, PN 1424 (Vereb)-Amends the Crime Victims...

Post Session Report: June 4, 2013

SB 1, PN 1145 (Rafferty) – This measure amends Title 20, Title 74 and Title 75 in order to generate additional revenue for all modes of Transportation infrastructure within the Commonwealth.  Senator Rafferty offered a comprehensive amendment to the bill, amendment...

Post Session Report: June 3, 2013

SB 34 PN 930 (Smucker):  Amends the Professional Educator Discipline Act (Act 141 of 1973) to make changes to provisions under which professional educators are investigated and disciplined for misconduct. The bill was approved 50-0 SB 46 PN 1056 (Williams): Amending...

Post Session Report: May 14, 2013

SB 5, PN 967 (Erickson) – This bill establishes the Community-Based Health Care (CHC) program in the Department of Health to provide grants to community-based health care clinics.  The Senate concurred in House amendments to the bill by a vote of 49-0. SB 526, PN...

Post Session Report: May 13, 2013

SB 59 PN 28 (Ward): Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) by providing that county park police officers in Westmoreland County will be required to obtain the same training as municipal police officers. The bill was approved 48-0. SB 277 PN 182 (Vogel): Amends...

Post Session Report: March 12, 2013

SB 82, PN47 (Greenleaf) – The bill amends what is commonly referred to as the Puppy Lemon Law, further providing for dog purchaser protection. The bill passed on a recorded vote of 49-0. SB 194, PN 135 (Folmer) – This bill amends the Medical Care Availability and...