Post Session Report: June 15, 2010

SB 621 PN 2027: An Act relating to compliance with the Federal REAL ID Act of 2005. The bill passed unanimously, 50-0. SB 1057 PN 1349: An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, further providing for...

Post Session Report: June 14, 2010

SB 104, PN 2025:  This legislation amends the fiscal code to provide for the use of state owned vehicles.  A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 954, PN 1205:  The bill amends the Public School Code by permitting the Approved Private Schools and Chartered Schools for the...

Senate Democratic Wrap-Up For the Week of June 7, 2010

The Senate passed an amended version of House Bill 48 by a 41-6 vote.  This bill makes numerous changes to the Liquor Code concerning eligible entities, public venues, and hotel licenses. Under this legislation, restaurant owners who hold sacramental wine licenses...

Post Session Report: June 9, 2010

SB 904, PN 2029:  The bill authorizes the Department of General Services to grant and convey to West Bradford  Township, certain lands located in West Bradford Township, Chester County.  The bill also conveys land in Waynesburg.  The Senate concurred in House...

Post Session Report: June 8, 2010

HB 48 PN 3850- The bill amends the Liquor Code by further providing for the definitions of “eligible entity” and “public venue” and further providing for hotel licenses. The Senate concurred in House amendments as amended, 41-6. SB 1145 PN 1522- This bill amends Title...

Post Session Report: June 7, 2010

SB 1161, PN 1538:  This bill amends Title 61 (Penal and Correctional Institutions) with regard to inmate prelease plans and for parole power.  Senator Piccola offered amendment A7431, which provides for the procedure of individuals convicted of murder to be released...

Post Session Report: May 26, 2010

SB 441, PN 2002:  The legislation amends the Public School Code by providing an update to the provisions related to disqualifications of candidates for teaching certificates.   The Senate concurred in House amendments, as amended by the Senate by a vote of 47-0. SB...

Post Session Report: May 25, 2010

SB 828, PN 1924:  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.  The Senate concurred in House amendments by...

Post Session Report: May 24, 2010

HB 67, PN 3419:  This bill amends the Vehicle Code by limiting how many passengers “junior drivers” would be allowed to have in their vehicle as well as prohibit these drivers from using an interactive wireless communications device while driving unless it is to...

Post Session Report: May 5, 2010

SB 383 PN 1954: Amends the Judicial Code (Title 42) to provide for the establishment of problem-solving courts with specialized jurisdiction in the Courts of Common Pleas and the Municipal Court of Philadelphia. The Senate concurred in House amendments as amended,...