June 13, 2016
HB 147, PN 139 (Maloney) – A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the PA Constitution to extend the General Assembly’s authority to grant homestead exclusions. Under the bill, the exclusion level cannot exceed 100% of the assessed value of each homestead...
June 12, 2016
The Senate voted 45-2 in favor of House Bill 147, which would make amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution with respect to homestead property. This legislation extends the General Assembly’s authority to grant homestead exclusions, which cannot exceed 100 percent...
June 8, 2016
SB 61 PN 1846 (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. The Senate concurred the House’s amendments and the bill was approved 50-0. SB 489 PN 1847...
June 7, 2016
HB 57 PN 49 (Payne): This bill amends Title 66 (Public Utilities) to provide for the recovery of natural gas costs. The bill was approved with a vote of 50-0. SB 1195 PN 1677 (White): This bill amends the “Pennsylvania Greenhouse Gas Regulation Implementation Act” to...
June 6, 2016
HB 264, PN 3367 (Mustio) – This legislation establishes standards across the Commonwealth for the implementation of carbon monoxide alarms/detectors in care facilities. It shall be known as the Care Facility Carbon Monoxide Alarms Standards Act. A vote of 48-0 was...
June 5, 2016
The Senate unanimously approved House Bill 57, which amends the Public Utilities Code to enable natural gas distribution companies to give refunds and recover costs associated with providing natural gas at competitive prices. This legislation allows natural gas...
May 18, 2016
SB 290 PN 1751 (Rafferty): This bill amends the Vehicle Code (Title 75) to make provisions related to ignition interlock requirements under current law for those who have committed Driving under the Influence (DUI) violations. The Senate concurred the House’s...
May 17, 2016
SB 180 PN 1808 (Greenleaf): This bill amends Title 20 (Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code) to update and revise the law relating to organ and tissue donations. The bill was approved 45-3. HB 608 PN 2254 (Baker): This bill amends The Controlled Substance, Drug,...
May 16, 2016
HB 150, PN 2573 (Maloney) – HB 150 directs PennDOT to design and implement a Share the Road registration plate. A vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB 180, PN 1678 (Greenleaf) – This bill amends Title 20 (Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code) to create a framework for...
May 15, 2016
The Senate unanimously approved House Bill 150, which amends the Vehicle Code to allow PennDOT to issue a “Share the Road” license plate to help bring awareness to bicycle safety. Individuals may apply for this new plate for their car or truck (weighing less than...
