Post-Session Report 2011

Post Session Report: June 20, 2011

HB 40, PN 1038:  The bill amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) relating to the use of force in self-protection and the protection of others; provides protection from civil liability for the lawful use of force; amends a...

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Post Session Report: June 17, 2011

SB 1030, PN 1365:  The legislation amends the Unemployment Compensation Law by increasing the amount of credit weeks a claimant must have to be eligible for unemployment compensation benefits as well as the payment threshold.  The bill also requires that an employee...

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Post Session Report: June 15, 2011

SB 1006 PN 1304(Vogel): The bill amends the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act by adding subclasses to include Salvia Divinorum, Salvinorin A, Divinorin A, synthetic marijuana, synthetic cocaine/heroin and 2C as Schedule I controlled substances. The...

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Post Session Report: June 14, 2011

SB 1062 PN 1325 (Corman): An Act making appropriations from the restricted revenue accounts within the State Gaming Fund and from the State Gaming Fund to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the Department of Revenue, the Pennsylvania State Police and the Attorney...

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Post Session Report: June 8, 2011

SB 314 PN 1295 (Tomlinson): Amends Title 75, Vehicle Code, pertaining to electronic wireless communications devices. The bill was approved 41-8. SB 366 PN 351 (D. White): Amends the Board of Vehicles Act, further providing for definitions, for licensure and for State...

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Post Session Report: June 7, 2011

SB 3, PN 1286:  This legislation prohibits health insurance policies sold through the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange from covering elective abortions.  A vote of 37-12 was recorded. SB 227, PN 991:  The legislation amends the Public Welfare Code by requiring...

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Post Session Report: June 6, 2011

SB1055, PN1191 (Corman): Appropriates the Governor’s requested amount to fund the administrative costs of the State Employees Retirement System (SERS) for the 2011-12 fiscal year. The bill would appropriate $27,320,000 for the general government operations of SERS. ...

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Post Session Report: May 24, 2011

SB 1030, PN 1239 (Gordner): Amends the Unemployment Compensation Law. The bill adds Section 302.1 which specifies the provisions by which employers are granted relief from charges for benefits that were awarded to ineligible claimants. Sen. Boscola offered Amendment...

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Post Session Report: May 23, 2011

SB 9, PN 152:  This bill requires that individuals prove that they are legal residents of the United States before receiving public benefits.  Senator Scarnati offered amendment A02350 which adds exemptions for older adults and clarifies applicability to the law. ...

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Post Session Report: May 11, 2011

SB 104, PN 1187:  This legislation amends the fiscal code to provide for the use of state owned vehicles.  Senator Boscola offered amendment A02143 which deals with reporting to the department.  The Senate agreed to the amendment and the bill went over in its order....

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