March 23, 2010
SB 87, PN 589: The bill amends Act 287 of 1982 by allowing higher education institutions to charge residential tuition rates to any active military personnel, their spouse or dependents for courses being taken through the internet or electronic means. A vote of 49-0...
March 22, 2010
SB 1019, PN 1289: This bill amends the First Class Township Code by deleting the statutory provisions relating to the removal of elected officers for failure to perform duties in First Class Townships. A vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB 1020, PN 1290: This bill amends...
March 18, 2010
The Senate unanimously approved legislation that would require credit insurance companies to promptly refund customer premiums when a policy is terminated before its original expiration date. Current law does not require a policy holder to provide notice to the...
March 17, 2010
SB 1074, PN 1776: This bill amends Title 61 (Penal and Correctional Institutions) adding provisions prohibiting the use of restraints on pregnant women except when certain circumstances are present. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. HB 421, PN 465: The bill designates...
March 16, 2010
SB 237, PN 1688: This bill seeks to regulate and provide for the consumer protection on the sale of annuities. The Senate concurred in House amendments by a vote of 50-0. SB 297, 1632: This bill amends the “Oil and Gas Act” (Act 223 of 1984) to provide for changes...
March 15, 2010
SB 213, PN 1686: The legislation establishes the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children Act. The bill authorizes Pennsylvania to enter into the Interstate Compact in order to make education more accessible to children of military...
March 11, 2010
The Senate unanimously approved legislation that would give the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction with county district attorneys to investigate and initiate criminal actions involving the sexual abuse of children. Specifically, Senate Bill 260 would give the...
March 10, 2010
HB 416, PN 2247: This bill amends the Crimes Code to further define the offense of impersonating the holder of a professional or occupational license. A vote of 38-11 was recorded. SB 916, PN 1102: The bill amends the Second Class and Second Class A County Code by...
March 9, 2010
SB 260, PN 1548: This bill amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) further providing for sexual abuse of children. A vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB 766, PN 1723: This legislation amends the Public School Code to create the “Science Technology Partnerships.” The...
March 8, 2010
SB 1077, PN 1681: The legislation amends the Construction Code by providing for the requirements of log walls. Furthermore, it requires the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to undertake a comprehensive review of the UCC and submit a report on its findings. ...
