October 3, 2012
HB 1121 PN 4147 (Reichley): Amends Title 18 by creating the offense of recruiting criminal gang members, and amends Title 42 to provide for a sentence enhancement for crimes committed to further the interests of a criminal gang. The bill was approved 45-3. SB 1303 PN...
October 2, 2012
SB 1546, PN 2434 (Gordner) – This legislation repeals the Act of June 27, 1947 (the State Tax Equalization Board Law), and moves the Board under the purview of the Department of Community and Economic Development. The Senate concurred in House amendments to Senate...
October 2, 2012
The Senate unanimously passed House Bill 728, which would require emergency shut-offs to be installed on all fuel dispensing systems. Under the legislation, the shut-offs would be between 20 and 100 feet from the fuel dispenser, with the farthest fuel dispenser no...
October 1, 2012
SB 819, PN 1115 (Robbins) – This legislation removes certain employee positions with the State Veterans Homes under the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs from being classified under the Civil Service Commission. A vote of 29-20 was recorded. SB 903, PN...
September 25, 2012
HB 728, PN 3887 (Barrar) – This legislation amends the Combustible and Flammable Liquids Act of October 18, 2000 by adding a subsection providing for further regulations and safety requirements for emergency fuel shut-off devices. A vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB...
September 24, 2012
Previously tabled bills were added to the active calendar. No votes were taken.
June 30, 2012
SB 9 PN 2348 (Scarnati): Establishes the Proof of Citizenship for Receipt of Public Benefits Act. The Senate concurred in House Amendments by a vote of 39-10. SB 367 PN 2349 (D. White): Providing for indigenous mineral resources development; and imposing powers and...
June 30, 2012
The Senate voted 48-1 for House Bill 761, which makes numerous tax code changes, including an initiative that provides $1.7 billion in tax credits to Royal Dutch Shell to build an ethane cracker plant in Beaver County. Under the bill, the tax credit is capped at $66...
June 29, 2012
SB 1466, PN 2335 (Corman) – This bill is the Republican-negotiated General Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2012-13. Senate Republicans offered comments in support of the spending plan, noting that it makes restorations to Education funding, helps create jobs...
June 28, 2012
HB 208, PN 3491 (Reed) – This bill amends Title 75 by increasing the penalty for accidents resulting in the death of the victim. A vote of 49-0 was recorded. HB 254, PN 3443 (Grove) – The bill amends Title 75, Vehicle Code, further providing for learner’s permits. ...
