Informe posterior al periodo de sesiones de 2015

SR 145 PN 1019 (Corman): A Resolution adopting a temporary rule of the Senate relating solely to amendments to the General Appropriation Bill and other appropriation bills for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, including any amendments offered to or for...

SB 293 PN 988 (Eichelberger): An Act regulating navigators and assisters in the education and promotion of health insurance exchanges. The bill was approved, 49-0. HB 188 PN 1559 (Sonney): Amends the Agricultural Area Security Law, further providing for definitions...

Monday, June 8, 2015 The Senate approved the following executive nomination by a vote of 47-1: John Wetzel, Secretary of Corrections The following executive nominated failed confirmation by a vote of 22-26: Marcus Brown, State Police Commissioner

Wednesday, June 3, 2015 SB 78, PN 54 (Alloway) – Amends section 102 of the Act of December 7, 1982 ( P.L. 784 No. 225 ) known as the “Dog Law.”  A vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB 294, PN 851 (Eichelberger) – This bill amends Titles 18 Crimes and Offenses) and 22...

SB 305 PN 751 (McGarrigle): Amends the Pharmacy Act, further providing for the authority to administer injectable medications, biologicals and immunizations. The bill was approved, 49-0. SB 490 PN 853 (Baker): Amends Title 35 in Pennsylvania Emergency Management...

Monday, June 1, 2015 SB 695, PN 682 (Scarnati) – This bill amends Title 65 (Public Officers) to require the Department of State to post all lobbying disclosure forms on its website within seven days of receipt of filing.  A vote of 47-0 was recorded. SB 538, PN 519...

SB 1 PN 886 (Corman): This bill amends Title 24 (Education) relating to the Public School Employees’ Retirement Code and Title 71 (State Government) relating to the State Employees’ Retirement Code. The bill was approved 28-19. SB 514 PN 509 (Vance): Amends the...

SB 3 PN 889 (Folmer): An Act providing for the medical use of cannabis in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The bill was approved 40-7. SB 284 PN 783 (Baker): Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) further providing for special motorcycle plates for veterans. The bill was...

Monday, May 11, 2015 SB 3, PN 840 (Folmer) – This bill creates the Medical Cannabis Act to provide for the legalization of medical cannabis for a variety of qualified medical conditions. The medical uses include using extracted oil, nebulizers, ointments, and...

SB 442 PN 391 (Folmer): Establishes a new free-standing act entitled the Taxpayer-Funded Advertising Transparency Act. The bill was approved 47-0. SB 644 PN 841 (Folmer):Amends Section 4104 (Duties of Office) of Title 71 (State Government) to require the Independent...

Tuesday, May 5, 2015 SB 330, PN 775 (Ward) – This legislation amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) by granting municipalities the ability to address dilapidated properties sooner than they currently can by lowering the number of code violations that would...

Monday, May 4, 2015 HB 159, PN 145 (Kampf) – This legislation enables medical malpractice reciprocal insurance exchanges to reorganize and covert into stock insurance companies.  A vote of 47-0 was recorded. The Senate approved the following executive nomination by a...

HB 159 PN 145 (Kampf): Amends Title 40 (Insurance) by adding a chapter to provide for medical professional liability reciprocal exchange-to-stock conversion. The bill was approved unanimously, 48-0. SB 494 PN 442 (Ward): Amends the Flood Insurance Education and...

SB 487 PN 427 (McIlhinney): Amends the Insurance Company Law of 1921, providing for limits on copayments for insured medical services provided by a physical therapist, chiropractor and occupational therapist. The bill was approved, 47-0.

Monday, April 20, 2015 SB 385, PN 738 (Pileggi) – SB 385 reforms and modernizes the Transit Revitalization Investment District (TRID) Act and provides for an additional funding mechanism under the act.  A vote of 47-0 was recorded. SB 427, PN 368 (Greenleaf) – The...

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 SB 43, PN 24 (Williams) – Sen. Williams’ stolen valor legislation imposes penalties for those who falsely wear military awards and decorations to commit fraud, obtain employment or be appointed to public office.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded....

HB 178 PN 694 (Snyder): Designating a Portion of the State Route 43 as the Marine Cpl. Thomas R. Matty Memorial Interchange and other road designations. Senator Teplitz offered Amendment A00558, which would name a bridge in Newport, Perry County. The amendment was...

Monday, April 13, 2015 SB 61, PN 40 (Greenleaf) – This bill amends Title 75 to permit Bike Medics to operate their bicycles with the same rights and responsibilities as police officers on a bicycle.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB 405, PN 378 (Baker) – This bill...

SB 42 PN 23 (Baker): Amends Title 75 in licensing of drivers, further providing for issuance and content of driver's license. The bill was approved unanimously, 48-0. SB 206 PN 146 (Eichelberger): Authorizes the Department of General Services, with the approval of the...

Monday, March 2, 2015 SB 130, PN 77 (Gordner) – This bill amends Title 42 providing for sentence of community service.  A vote of 48-0 was recorded. SB 501, PN 497 (Eichelberger) – This bill creates the Protection of Employee Wages Act to prohibit public employers...