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 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes providing for the adoption of guidelines for sentencing and for the adoption of risk and needs assessment instrument by the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing. The Senate unanimously approved this bill, 47-0.

SB 1161 PN 2030– This bill amends Title 61 (Penal and Correctional Institutions) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes with regard to inmate prelease plans and for parole power. The Senate approved this bill, 26-21.

SB 1275 PN 1764– This bill amends Title 61 (Penal and Correctional Institutions) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes further providing for violation of terms of parole. The Senate approved this bill, 45-2.

SR 205 PN 1505– The resolution urges Congress to restore the presumption of a service connection for Agent Orange exposure for veterans by passing the Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009.  The Senate unanimously approved this resolution, 47-0.