Post Session Report :: Wednesday, March 16, 2016

HB 1327 PN 2969 (Peifer):  This bill amends the Fiscal Code to provide language for budget implementation for both Act 10A of 2015 and the Supplemental Appropriation (HB 1801) along with other significant policy issues that one or more parties tied to the budget.  The...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, March 15, 2016

HB 838 PN 2656 (Santora): This bill renames the Garret Road Bridge in Upper Darby Township, Delaware County, as the Nicholas A. Micozzie Bridge.  The Senate concurred the House’s amendments and the bill was approved with a vote of (49-0). SB 1013 PN 1427 (Hughes):...

Post Session Report :: Monday, March 14, 2016

SB 1056, PN 1438 (Baker) – This bill amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) and Title 51 (Military Affairs) to revise the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act by further addressing custodial responsibility during deployment.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded....

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

HB 561 PN 634 (Kauffman): The bill amends The Local Tax Enabling Act to exempt all active duty military personnel from local earned income tax. The bill was approved with a vote of (48-0). SB 889 PN 1519 (Baker): The bill amends the Enforcement Officer Disability...

Post Session Report :: Tuesday, February 9, 2016

SB 489 PN 429 (Yaw):  The bill amends the Check Casher Licensing Act of 1998 to lower the fee for cashing a government check or government assistance check.  The bill also requires fees to be posted publicly and allows for the recovery of losses due to fraudulent...

Post Session Report :: Monday, February 8, 2016

SB 568, PN 541 (Greenleaf) – Amends Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries), relating to guardianships.  A vote of 47-0 was recorded. SB 606, PN 598 (McGarrigle) – This bill amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), providing for limited liability for...