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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
May 4, 2010
SB 174 PN 676: Amends the Workforce Development Act by establishing the Pennsylvania Center for Health Careers within the Department of Labor and Industry which will develop strategies to address the State’s short-term and long-term health care work force challenges. ...
May 3, 2010
SB 288, PN 1864: This bill establishes the State Board of Plumbing Contractors within the Department of Labor and Industry and creates the Plumbing Contractors Licensure Account in Treasury. Senator Erickson offered amendment A6510 which was technical in nature. ...
April 22, 2010
The Senate voted unanimously in favor of House Bill 464, the so-called “Hannah Montana legislation,” which would prohibit the use of automated ticket purchasing software for the purchase of entertainment tickets over an Internet Web site. The...