SB 522, PN 494 (Brooks) – This bill amends Title 30 (Fish) and Title 34 (Game) to allow for all volunteer firefighters to a purchase an annual hunting or fishing license for one dollar. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
SB 1183, PN 1572 (Phillips-Hill) – An Act amending the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions.
Amendment A04706 (Muth) – This would require any entity with partnerships, collaborations or research contracts with Commonwealth entities, agencies, or officials to provide public records under the Right-to-Know Law, including records related to its donors or its affiliate’s donors.
Sen. Pittman motioned to table the amendment and the motion passed by vote of 28-22.
Amendment A05383 (Muth) – This would require an entity that receives taxpayer funding in the form of grants, appropriations or loans, or is regulated by a Commonwealth agency or local agency shall provide public records in accordance with this act.
Sen. Pittman motioned to table the amendment and the motion passed by vote of 28-22. The bill passed with a vote of 28-22.
SB 1228, PN 1651 (Gebhard) – The bill amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) to allow Fort Indiantown Gap police officers to receive and maintain Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MOEPTC) certification. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
HB 1477, PN 1663 (Smith-Wade-El) – Amends the Municipalities Planning Code to explicitly allow municipalities to digitally submit and electronically transmit proposed or adopted land use ordinances, comprehensive plans, or amendments for review, comments, and recommendations. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
HB 2096, PN 2677 (Warren) – The bill Amends the Act of May 17, 1921 (P.L. 682, No. 284) known as the Insurance Company Law of 1921 by adding a section 1616.1 concerning fees associated with surplus lines insurance. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
The Senate confirmed the following executive nominations by a vote of 50-0:
Jennifer R. Kauf, Animal Health and Diagnostic Commission (New Appointment)
James E. Hershey, State Conservation Commission (New Appointment)
Christa R. Barfield, State Conservation Commission (New Appointment)
The Senate confirmed the following executive nominations by a vote of 42-8:
Debra L. Bogen, Secretary of Health (New Appointment)