Post Session Report 2021

SB 324, PN 850 (Langerholc) –  This bill amends the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L. 30, No. 14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, by adding a new section to Article XIII (relating to pupils and attendance) that...

SB 416, PN 910 (Gordner) - Amends the Professional Nursing Law, to provide for the official designation of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and related requirements for certification. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 561, PN 909 (Fontana) - An Act authorizing...

SB 478, PN 503 (Dush) – This legislation would amend Act 78 of 1979 to allow political subdivisions and authorities to enter to contracts for services when two consecutive advertisements fail to induce bids. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 503, PN 527 (Regan) – Amends...

Monday, June 14, 2021 SB 423, PN 854 (J. Ward) – Amends Title 71 (State Government) to allow an annuitant of the State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) to return to state service with continued benefit payments as part-time fire instructor.  A vote of 50-0 was...

HR 106, PN 1751 (Benninghoff) - A Concurrent Resolution terminating the proclamation of disaster emergency, as amended and renewed, issued under the hand and seal of the Governor in accordance with section 20 of Article IV of the Constitution of Pennsylvania. Senator...

SB 486, PN 515 (Sabatina) - This legislation would provide members of the PA National Guard and reserve components of the military who serve on active duty, as well as their spouses, preference for placement into job training programs for one year after discharge. A...

SB 351, PN 353 (Langerholc) - Amends the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L. 30, No. 14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, by adding Article XV-K that creates a pilot program for Community-Engaged Schools. A vote of 46-1 was recorded. HB 464, PN 1392 (Boback) -...

SB 477, PN 689 (J. Ward) - Amends the Consolidated County Assessment Law to more precisely define changes to real property that can occur, and increasing the value of changes made without requiring an assessment adjustment. The bill also requires demolition and...

SB 28, PN 10 (Phillips-Hill) - Establishes the Permit Administration Act, requiring state agencies to submit annual reports to the General Assembly detailing permitting decisions and delays undertaken in the previous year. The bill also requires state agencies to...

SB 243, PN 688 (Pittman) - Amends the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act to allow a licensed eligible organization to conduct small games of chance online through a publicly accessible website, social media platform or mobile application. This allowance would...

SB 82, PN 60 (Brooks) - The bill adds motorcycles for coverage under the Automobile Lemon Law. A vote of 47-0 was recorded. SB 403, PN 394 (Robinson) - Aligns the Fish and Boat Commission’s boat registration period with the calendar year. The registrations are for two...

SB 115, PN 473 (Boscola) - This legislation authorizes the Commonwealth to join the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Senator Collett offered amendment A00961 which adds provisions to the bill addressing hospital nurse staffing reports and whistleblower...

SB 156, PN 734 (Mensch) - Amends the Tobacco Settlement Act to allow individuals with disabilities to increase their earnings by establishing a third category of Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities (MAWD). A vote of 48-0 was recorded. SB 251, PN 275 (Yaw)...

HB 26, PN 14 (Borowicz) - An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 43976, on that portion of State Route 1010 over Chatham Run, Pine Creek Township, Clinton County, as the Tech. Corporal Lee R. Phillips Memorial Bridge. A vote of 47-0 was recorded. HB 56,...

SB 74, PN 684 (Martin) - Amends the Tax Reform Code to provide for a pediatric cancer research tax credit. The credit would be capped at $10 million annually and expire after 10 years. A vote of 47-0 was recorded. SB 83, PN 483 (Brooks) - Amends the School Code to...

SB 106, PN 71 (Argall) - A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution to allow each candidate for Governor to select his or her running mate as Lieutenant Governor.  A vote of 43-4 was recorded. HB 110, PN 78 (Causer) - Provides for changes in...

SB 114, PN 114 (Boscola) - Increases a driver’s responsibility to remove snow and ice from a vehicle. A vote of 47-0 was recorded. SB 282, PN 266 (Langerholc) - Designates the Sgt. Harry Lewis Amigh Memorial Bridge carrying State Route 3039 in Jackson Township,...

HB 203, PN 239 (Toohil) - Establishes the Living Donor Protection Act. A vote of 47-0 was recorded. SB 248, PN 216 (Phillips-Hill) - Establishes two Veteran Recognition Days: March 6th as Persian Gulf War Veterans Day and October 7th as Global War on Terrorism...

SB 247, PN 215 (Phillips-Hill) - This bill repeals section 1112 (relating to religious garb, insignia, etc., prohibited; penalty) from the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L. 30, No. 14), known as the Public School Code. A vote of 48-0 was recorded. SB 420, PN 487 (Yaw) -...

SB 89, PN 179 (Pittman) - Repeals the Balanced Multimodal Transportation Policy Commission. A vote of 47-0 was recorded. SB 191, PN 442 (J. Ward) – Amends the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act to exempt agricultural buildings used for social events from the...