January 25, 2015
The Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 283, a joint resolution that would formally abolish the Philadelphia Traffic Court from the state’s constitution. The legislation was prompted by a 2011 ticket-fixing scandal in which nine judges were indicted....
October 16, 2014
Thursday, October 16, 2014 HB 80 PN 4318 (Metcalfe): Amends Title 18 in burglary and other criminal intrusion, further providing for the offense of criminal trespass; defining the offense of theft of secondary metal; prescribing penalties; and, in firearms and other...
October 15, 2014
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 HB 46, PN 3761 (Godshall) – This legislation re-establishes the Organ and Bone Marrow Tax Credit. A vote of 48-0 was recorded. HB 80, PN 4248 (Metcalfe) – This bill would amend the Crimes Code to prohibit theft of secondary metals, defined...
October 15, 2014
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 HB 91, PN 4289 (Evankovich)-Amends the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, further providing for educational improvement tax credit; and repealing provisions relating to educational opportunity...
October 12, 2014
The Senate unanimously passed a bill that extends the Organ and Bone Marrow Donor Act of 2006, which sunset in 2010. The law grants a non-refundable tax credit to employers who provide a paid leave of absenceto employees donating an organ or bone marrow....
October 8, 2014
Wednesday, October 08, 2014 HB 201, PN 4238 (Dunbar)- Amends Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in source selection and contract formation, further providing for competitive sealed proposals; providing for investment activities in Iran;...
October 7, 2014
Tuesday, October 7, 2014 HB 90, PN 4253 (Saccone) – Amends Title 18 (Crimes Code) regarding issuance of administrative subpoenas in investigations involving child sexual exploitation or abuse. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. HB 1135, PN 4254 (Gabler) – HB 1135 renames...
October 6, 2014
Monday, October 6, 2014 HB 80, PN 3831 (Metcalfe) – An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the offense of criminal trespass; defining the offense of theft of secondary metal; and prescribing...
October 5, 2014
Senate Democratic Wrap-up for the Week of October 5, 2014 The Senate unanimously approved House Bill 939, which would give struggling families more options, time and flexibility to pay their utility bill. Under the bill, which would re-authorizes Chapter 14 in the...
September 24, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 SB 1164, PN 2328 (Pileggi)-Amends the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, providing for drug overdose response immunity. The Senate concurred on amendments placed by...
