SB 613, PN 1636 (Mensch) – This legislation amends The Administrative Code to update the IRS Publication 1075 language, related to Tax Information Security Guidelines for Federal, State and Local Agencies, to require individuals with access to Federal tax information to submit a criminal background check. The House amended the bill and added a section on COVID-19 emergency mitigation plan for businesses. The House also amended the bill and reenacts provisions related to the criminal history background checks of employees and contractors with access to federal tax information. Senate concurred in House amendments. A vote of 29-21 was recorded.
SB 327, PN 1627 (Argall) – Amends the Administrative Code of 1929 to require the Department of General Services (DGS) to conduct an annual survey of state building/facility usage and adds a new section regarding emergency COVID-19 provisions. Senator concurred in House amendments as amended by the Senate. A vote of 29-21 was recorded.