Post Session Report 2023

Post Session Report :: Wednesday, December 13, 2023

HB 301, PN 2311 (Harkins) – Makes several amendments to the Public School Code as part of the 2023-2024 budget plan. Senate concurred in House amendments to Senate amendments, as amended by the Senate. A vote of 43-7 was recorded. HB 613, PN 2430 (Harris) - House Bill...

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Post Session Report :: Tuesday, December 12, 2023

HB 38, PN 27 (Mustello) – The bill amends the Liquor Code to allow a liquor license to be transferred when given prior approval, contingent on a surcharge. A vote of 49-1 was recorded. SB 142, PN 118 (Mastriano) – The bill amends the Funeral Director Law, removing a...

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Post Session Report :: Monday, December 11, 2023

SB 597, PN 592 (Laughlin) – The bill amends Title 74 (Transportation) to modernize the management of local transportation organizations with comprehensive reforms to deliver the operating and capital programs. A vote of 47-1 was recorded. SB 686, PN 754 (Gebhard) – An...

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Post Session Report :: Wednesday, November 15, 2023

HB 1461, PN 2288 (Harris) - Provides funding for state-related universities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. A vote of 45-5 was recorded. HB 301, PN 2311 (Harkins) - Makes several amendments to the Public School Code as part of the...

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Post Session Report :: Tuesday, November 14, 2023

HB 507, PN 2289 (Fiedler) – The bill Amends the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Act (Mcare) to prohibit pelvic, rectal, and prostate examinations on patients anesthetized or unconscious without informed consent for educational purposes. A vote of 50-0...

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Post Session Report :: Monday, November 13, 2023

HB 295, PN 251 (Rabb) – The bill eliminates registration fees, tonnage reporting and tonnage fees for soil amendments and plant amendments for products that have a dual use as a fertilizer. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. HB 507, PN 1033 (Fiedler) – The bill amends the...

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Post Session Report :: Wednesday, October 25, 2023

SB 438, PN 1184 (Bartolotta) – Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) to create a Veteran-Owned Business Logo for use by veteran-owned businesses. Senator Bartolotta offered amendment A02751 which makes a technical correction to the title of the bill and corrects a...

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Post Session Report :: Tuesday, October 24, 2023

SB 353, PN 283 (Dush) – The bill requires a school entity to display the preamble to the Pennsylvania Constitution. A vote of 42-8 was recorded. SB 456, PN 436 (Dush) – The bill requires a school entity to display the preamble to the United States Constitution. A vote...

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Post Session Report :: Monday, October 23, 2023

SB 282, PN 304 (Argall) – An Act preventing the Commonwealth from dealing with persons associated with the Government of Russia or the Government of Belarus; and imposing duties on the Treasury Department and the Attorney General. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. HR 197,...

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Post Session Report :: Wednesday, October 18, 2023

HB 404, PN 1301 (Watro) – Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) to allow any individuals holding licenses or certifications from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to retain their license or certification upon entering...

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Post Session :: Tuesday, October 17, 2023

SB 897, PN 1095 (Baker) – The bill amends Title 75 (Vehicles) by increasing the penalties for moving violations in relation to school buses. A vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB 941, PN 1148 (Brooks) – The bill amends the Administrative Code of 1929, as it relates to the...

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Post Session :: Monday, October 16, 2023

SB 423, PN 410 (J. Ward) – The bill would allow SERS recipients to return to work as part time firefighter instructors without losing their pension benefits. The person must have received certification as a firefighter training instructor from the Pennsylvania State...

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Post Session Report :: Wednesday, October 4, 2023

SB 621, PN 1149 (Comitta) - Makes several designations to bridges and roads throughout the Commonwealth. Senate concurred in House amendments. A vote of 50-0 was recorded. SB 473, PN 1152 (Boscola) - Amends Title 74 (Transportation) to intercept State lottery winnings...

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Post Session Report :: Tuesday, October 3, 2023

SB 69, PN 858 (Langerholc) – This bill will establish the Recovery to Work Pilot Program within the Department of Labor and Industry. The goal of the pilot program is to provide individuals in recovery from an addiction with career development opportunities and work...

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Post Session Report :: Monday, October 2, 2023

SB 235, PN 1130 (Mastriano) – An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in criminal homicide, further providing for the offense of drug delivery resulting in death; and imposing a penalty. Amendment A02266 (Santarsiero)...

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Post Session Report :: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

SB 224, PN 1097 (Argall) - An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in dates of elections and primaries and special elections, further providing for general primary and candidates to be nominated and party...

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Post Session Report :: Tuesday, September 19, 2023

SR 156, PN 1084 (Vogel/Schwank) – A resolution designating September 18, 2023, as "State Grange Day" in Pennsylvania and celebrating the Pennsylvania State Grange on its 150th anniversary. The resolution was agreed to by a voice vote. SB 733, PN 860 (Gebhard) – An Act...

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Post Session Report :: Monday, September 18, 2023

SB 373, PN 316 (Baker) – This bill amends Section 302 of the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, by providing that the name, address and any other personal information of a prizewinner awarded a lottery prize of $100,000 or more...

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Post Session Report :: Wednesday, August 30, 2023

SB 757, PN 826 (Stefano) – This bill addresses a technical issue with language included in the Fiscal Code for FY 2022-23 for distribution of appropriated monies for Pennsylvania Chartered Schools for Deaf and Blind Children. The motion to suspend Rule 12 passed by...

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Post Session Report :: Friday, June 30, 2023

HB 614, PN 1682 (Harris) – The bill makes an annual appropriations for fiscal year 2023-24 to the Department of State for use by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in support of the professional licensure boards. A vote of 49-1 was recorded. HB 615,...

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