February 4, 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...
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.
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...
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...
January 27, 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...
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...
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...
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...