Post-Session Report 2012
Post Session Report: October 17, 2012
SB 79 PN 2431 (Greenleaf): Amends Title 42 (Judicial Code) to enact the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA), applying to any civil action brought in another state or territory for which discovery is sought in Pennsylvania. The bill was approved...
Post Session Report: October 16, 2012
SB 341, PN 2473 (Greenleaf) – This bill amends Title 3 (Agriculture) by adding a Subchapter 41 to provide for the authorization of an automotive fuel testing and disclosure program. The Senate concurred in House amendments to the bill as further amended by the Senate...
Post Session Report: October 15, 2012
HB 1310, PN 3893 (Toepl) – This bill amends the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, to provide privately owned ski resorts with liquor licenses regardless of county quotas. A concurrence vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB 1298, PN...
Post Session Report: October 3, 2012
HB 1121 PN 4147 (Reichley): Amends Title 18 by creating the offense of recruiting criminal gang members, and amends Title 42 to provide for a sentence enhancement for crimes committed to further the interests of a criminal gang. The bill was approved 45-3. SB 1303 PN...
Post Session Report: October 2, 2012
SB 1546, PN 2434 (Gordner) – This legislation repeals the Act of June 27, 1947 (the State Tax Equalization Board Law), and moves the Board under the purview of the Department of Community and Economic Development. The Senate concurred in House amendments to Senate...
Post Session Report: October 1, 2012
SB 819, PN 1115 (Robbins) – This legislation removes certain employee positions with the State Veterans Homes under the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs from being classified under the Civil Service Commission. A vote of 29-20 was recorded. SB 903, PN...
Post Session Report: September 25, 2012
HB 728, PN 3887 (Barrar) – This legislation amends the Combustible and Flammable Liquids Act of October 18, 2000 by adding a subsection providing for further regulations and safety requirements for emergency fuel shut-off devices. A vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB...
Post Session Report: September 24, 2012
Previously tabled bills were added to the active calendar. No votes were taken.
Post Session Report: June 30, 2012
SB 9 PN 2348 (Scarnati): Establishes the Proof of Citizenship for Receipt of Public Benefits Act. The Senate concurred in House Amendments by a vote of 39-10. SB 367 PN 2349 (D. White): Providing for indigenous mineral resources development; and imposing powers and...
Post Session Report: June 29, 2012
SB 1466, PN 2335 (Corman) – This bill is the Republican-negotiated General Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2012-13. Senate Republicans offered comments in support of the spending plan, noting that it makes restorations to Education funding, helps create jobs...