Post-Session Report 2010

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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Post Session Report: 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. ...

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Post Session Report: 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. ...

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Post Session Report: April 21, 2010

SB 888, PN 1774:  This bill would designate the bridges on Route 28 in the Boroughs of Etna and Sharpsburg, Allegheny County as the Chief Warrant Officer Michael J. Novosel Memorial Bridges.  The Senate concurred in House amendments by a vote of 49-0. HB 961, PN...

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