Post Session Report :: Friday, September 18, 2015

SB 1000 PN 1232 (Browne): This bill is the Republican Stop Gap Budget for 2015-2016 Fiscal Year. The bill was approved (30-19). SB 1001 PN 1233 (Browne): This bill provides for the Fiscal Code implementation for the proposed Republican Stop Gap Budget. The bill was...

Post Session Report :: Thursday, September 17, 2015

Thursday, September 17, 2015 SB 290, PN 1171 (Rafferty) – The legislation strengthens ignition interlock requirements under current law for those who have committed Driving under the Influence (DUI) violations.  A vote of 47-0 was recorded. HB 315, PN 322 (Ellis) –...

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Wednesday, September 16, 2015 SB 872, PN 1006 (Eichelberger) – This bill amends The Second Class Township Code.  It provides first class township commissioners with additional powers in regards to appropriations for observances, celebrations and recognitions.  A vote...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, July 14, 2015

SB 290 PN 1114 (Rafferty): Amends the Vehicle Code (Title 75) to make provisions related to ignition interlock requirements. Senator Rafferty offered Amendment A03094, which was technical in nature. The amendment was adopted and the bill went over as amended. SB 404...

Post Session Report :: Monday, July 13, 2015

Monday, July 13, 2015 SB 404, PN 894 (Argall) – This bill creates the Correctional Officers Investigation Procedure Act to establish guidelines and procedures during the investigation and interrogation of correctional officers by the Department of Corrections. ...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Tuesday, June 30, 2015 HB 1192, PN 1959 (Adolph) – This is a General Appropriations bill that would appropriate $1.01 billion more than the current year’s spending level.  Senator Hughes made a motion to suspend a temporary budget rule requiring potential...