June 28, 2017
SB 680 PN 1028 (Browne): This bill appropriates the administrative costs of the State Employees Retirement System (SERS) for the 2017-18 fiscal year. The bill was approved 50-0. SB 681 PN 1029 (Browne): This bill appropriates the administrative costs of the Public...
June 27, 2017
SB 560 PN 936 (Greenleaf): This bill amends Titles 18 (Crimes & Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) to expand the scope of permissible audio and video recording by law enforcement officers and to allow for public access to those recordings. The...
June 26, 2017
Monday, June 26, 2017 HB 283, PN 269 (Baker) – House Bill 283 amends Act 46 of 2016 to correctly designate the overpass on State Route 15 over State Route 49 in Lawrence Township, Tioga County, as the Lance Corporal Michael G. Plank Memorial Bridge. A vote of 50-0...
June 26, 2017
June 23, 2017
The Senate unanimously passed House Bill 168, which outlaws misrepresenting one’s military service or honors to benefit themselves. This bill makes it a third-degree misdemeanor to falsely present oneself as a member of the military, veteran or recipient of any...
June 21, 2017
SB 178 PN 551 (Scavello): This bill amends Title 37 (Historical and Museums) to update procedures for selling or disposing of abandoned property on loan to the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; further provides for access to older records; and designates...
June 20, 2017
HB 168 PN 132 (Saccone): This bill amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) to prohibit the fraudulent representation of military service or military decorations to obtain money, property, or other benefits. The bill was approved 49-0. SB 180 PN 923 (Greenleaf): This...
June 19, 2017
Monday, June 19, 2017 SB 144, PN 96 (Yaw) – Allows applicants for Act 537 plan supplements or revisions to use alternate on-lot sewage disposal systems that are permitted by a sewage enforcement officer. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 553, PN 960 (Rafferty) – This...
June 16, 2017
The Senate approved House Bill 1071 by a vote of 28-21. The bill would have prohibited local governments from imposing a ban, fee, surcharge or tax on a recyclable plastic bag supplied by a retailer to a customer at the point of sale. This ban would not have included...
June 14, 2017
SB 527 PN 911 (Aument): This bill amends the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L. 177, No.175) known as the Administrative Code to create the independent Office of Inspector General. The bill was approved 37-12. SB 553 PN 949 (Rafferty): This bill amends Title 75 (Vehicle...
