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Senate Democratic Wrap-Up For the Week of February 1, 2010

The Senate unanimously approved legislation that would require defendants to pay court costs without the need for a court order. Senate Bill 1169 would require judges to impose court costs, but even if the judge fails to do so, the costs would still be imposed.  No...

Post Session Report: February 3, 2010

SB 1169, PN 1620:  This bill amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) providing for the collection of restitution, reparation, fees, costs, fines and penalties.  A vote of 50-0 was recorded.

Post Session Report: February 2, 2010

SB 298, PN 1624:  This bill amends the Clean and Green Program that is administered by the Department of Agriculture at the state level under the Preferential Assessment of Farmland and Forestland Assessment Act.  A vote of 50-0 was recorded. Executive Nominations The...

Post Session Report: February 1, 2010

SB 828, PN 1621:   The bill amends Act 39 of 1945 (Public eating and Drinking Place Law) to allow non-profit groups to sell food that has been prepared in private homes which are not licensed or inspected by the department.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB 1077, PN...

Senate Democratic Wrap-Up For the Week of January 25, 2010

The Senate unanimously approved legislation that would criminalize the acts of operating a methamphetamine lab and dumping meth waste. Under House Bill 485, operating a meth lab would be considered a second degree felony. However, if the lab is located within 1,000...

Post Session Report: January 26, 2010

HB 485, PN 2436:  This bill amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses) providing for the offense of illegal dumping of methamphetamine waste and for operating a methamphetamine laboratory.  A vote of 50-0 was recorded. January 27, 2010 SB 1091, PN 1444:  This bill amends...

Post Session Report: January 25, 2010

HB 458, PN 1377:  This bill designates a bridge in Huntingdon County as the Queen Aliquippa Bridge.  A vote of 50-0 was recorded. HB 1801, PN 2404:  This bill designates a bridge in Allegheny County as the Milton L. Lebowitz Memorial Bridge.  A vote of 50-0 was...

Post Session Report: January 5, 2010

SB 711, PN 1563 – This bill amends Title 4 (Amusements) and Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations) by implementing various reform measures related to gaming in Pennsylvania and provides for the implementation of table games at the various gaming...