Post Session Report: February 7, 2012

SB 1237, PN 1918 (Pileggi) – This bill amends the Keystone Opportunity Zone, Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone and Keystone Opportunity Improvement Zone to allow designation of any unused Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zones and extends tax exemptions to any parcel...

Post Session Report: February 6, 2012

HB 1950, PN 2837 (Ellis) – This bill amends Title 58 (Oil and Gas), pertaining to Marcellus Shale gas drilling.  The Senate approved a motion to insist on its amendments which were non-concurred in by the House and sent the bill to a conference committee.  Senators...

Senate Democratic Wrap-Up for the Week of January 15, 2012

By a vote of 44-6, the Senate approved House Bill 169, which would increase the prize limits allowed for organizations conducting small games of chance.  The legislation is similar to Senate Bill 444, which passed the Senate last year.  HB 169 has slightly higher...

Post Session Report: January 25, 2012

HB 1294, PN 3007 (Godshall) – Amends Title 66 (Public Utilities) further providing for the recovery of the costs of distribution system improvement projects.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded. HB 1582, PN 2999 (Taylor) – Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) to grant...

Post Session Report: January 24, 2012

SB 52, PN 1896 (Greenleaf) – Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) to provide for the operation of neighborhood electric vehicles on certain highways within the Commonwealth.  A vote of 41-9 was recorded. HB 170, PN 114 (Miller) – Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) as it pertains to the...

Post Session Report: January 23, 2012

SB 1252, PN 1532 (Blake) -Redesignates the Davis Street Bridge over I-81 at Exit  182, Moosic Borough, Lackawanna County as the Andrew A. Pompey and Durando J. Pompey Memorial Bridge.  A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 1375, PN 1889 (Gordner) -Amends the Unemployment...

Post Session Report: January 18, 2012

SB 1252, PN 1532 (Blake) -Redesignates the Davis Street Bridge over I-81 at Exit  182, Moosic Borough, Lackawanna County as the Andrew A. Pompey and Durando J. Pompey Memorial Bridge.  A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 1375, PN 1889 (Gordner) -Amends the Unemployment...

Post Session Report: January 17, 2012

HB 169, PN 2819 (Delozier) – The legislation amends the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act by clarifying several definitions, details on prize limits, proceeds for club licensees, as well as specifications for enforcement and penalties.  Senator Earll offered...

Post Session Report: December 14, 2011

SB 638 PN 1828 (Ward): The legislation amends the Public Welfare Code to provide for mileage reimbursement for individuals being treated for methadone addiction The bill was unanimously concurred. SB 957 PN 1804 (Tomlinson): The bill amends the Osteopathic Medical...

Post Session Report: December 13, 2011

HB 210, PN 2503:  The legislation amends the Family Caregiver Support Act to permit reimbursements for non-relative caregivers, and removes language that a caregiver must live with the care recipient in order to qualify for reimbursement.  A vote of 50-0 was recorded....