September 21, 2014
The Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 444, which would change Pennsylvania’s Right to Know law to, among other things, give the public greater access to information associated with the commonwealth’s four state-related universities. Senate Bill 444 would...
September 16, 2014
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 HB 1052, PN 3691 (Freeman) – This legislation amends the PA Municipalities Planning Code (the “MPC”) to authorize using recreational impact fees for the additional purposes of acquiring, operating or maintaining park or recreational...
September 14, 2014
The Senate voted 49-0 to approve Senate Bill 1210, which wouldrewrite the state’s Transit Revitalization Investment District Act to encourage municipalities to begin using the economic development tool. Since its inception in 2004, no so-called TRIDs have been...
July 8, 2014
HB 993, PN 3903 (Murt)-Amends the Public Welfare Code, changing the name of the Department of Public Welfare to the Department of Human Services, as well as providing for a transition period. A vote of 49-0 was recorded. HB 278, PN 3930 (Baker)-Omnibus Fiscal Code...
July 6, 2014
The Senate voted 26-22 for House Bill 278, the state’s Fiscal Code. Originally enacted in 1929, the fiscal code defines the powers and duties of the various departments, boards, commissions and row offices as to the collection of taxes and money due to the...
July 2, 2014
Tuesday, July 1, 2014 HB 2334, PN 3896 (Adolph) – House Bill 2334 is the Commonwealth’s non-preferred appropriation to the Pennsylvania State University for fiscal year 2014-2015. It will take effect July 1, 2014, or immediately, whichever is later. A vote of 50-0...
July 1, 2014
HB 1945, PN 3813 (Helm) – An Act authorizing the Department of General Services to survey certain lands and buildings situate partly in the City of Harrisburg and partly in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County; authorizing the Department of Transportation, with the...
June 29, 2014
Sunday, June 29, 2014 HB 272 PN 3542 (O’Neil): Amends the Dental Law to allow dentists from other states or United States territories to obtain a newly-established “restricted faculty license” which will authorize the individuals to teach in dental schools in...
June 29, 2014
In a largely party line vote, the Senate voted 26-24 in favor of House Bill 2328, the state’s $29.1 billion budget for fiscal 2014-15. Many Senate Democrats sharply criticized the spending plan, calling it a sham that underfunds schools, job creation and human...
June 27, 2014
Monday, June 27, 2014 HB 118, PN 3864 (Ellis) – Amends the Whistleblower Law further providing for the definitions of “appropriate authority,” “employee” and “employer,” for protection of employees, for enforcement and for...
