April 24, 2017
April 24, 2017
Monday, April 24, 2017 SB 260, PN 240 (Ward) – This bill amends the Crime Victims Act to add members to the Victim Services’ Advisory Committee and make technical changes. A vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB 554, PN 613 (Greenleaf) – Amends Titles 18 (Crimes &...
April 20, 2017
Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 227, which would amend the Public School Code to reduce the number of days a school board has to decide whether or not to renew a contract with a superintendent or assistant superintendent. The bill would trim the number of days...
April 19, 2017
SB 365 PN 357 (Gordner): This bill increases the threshold for which 2nd Class Townships must seek bids for the sale of township property. The bill was approved 50-0. SB 250 PN 630 (Ward): This bill amends the Unemployment Compensation Law to provide up to $15...
April 18, 2017
SB 227 PN 210 (Eichelberger): This bill would provide for a school board to notify a superintendent or assistant superintendent of its intentions to renew his or her contract within 90 days of the contract’s expiration. The bill was approved 50-0. SR 34 PN 624...
March 30, 2017
The Senate voted 47-2 in favor of Senate Bill 30, which would amend Title 30 (Fish) to enable the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to set its own fees. Currently, fees for fishing licenses, boat registrations and titles are established by the legislature. ...
March 29, 2017
SB 171 PN 147 (Rafferty): This bill amends The Administrative Code to provide for the appointment of Chief Executive Officer of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. The bill was approved 37-10. SB 250 PN 615 (Ward): This bill amends the Unemployment Compensation Law...
March 28, 2017
SB 133 PN 555 (Ward): This bill would require the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to request an extension for compliance with the federal Real ID Act of 2005 and provide Pennsylvania with the option to receiving a standard or Real ID-compliant license or...
March 27, 2017
Monday, March 27, 2017 SB 30, PN 11 (Eichelberger) – This bill amends Title 30 (Fish) by giving the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission the power to set fees for fishing and boating in the Commonwealth (this is currently done by the Legislature). A vote of 47-2 was...
March 24, 2017
The Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 123, which would allow for the use of falconry techniques for hunting on Sundays. This bill would allow Pennsylvania’ hunters to use birds of prey to hunt on Sundays. With the exception of hunting foxes and coyotes,...
