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STATE SENATOR INTRODUCES BILL TO STRENGTHEN DOWNTOWN LOCATION LAW According to press releases, State Senator David Argall (R-Schuylkill) recently introduced SB 1201, which would the amend the the current Downtown Location Law that encourages state agencies to locate new offices in central business districts. The proposed bill would require the PA Department of General Services (DGS) to coordinate with local public and private sector community revitalization organizations when deciding on a location for any state agency office. Along with providing for new levels of cooperation, this bill will strengthen DGSs ability to deny requests to state agencies to locate outside of downtown areas.

BILLS INTRODUCED TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES AND CITIES TO RECIEVE REVENUES FROM TAX-EMEPT PROPERTIES State Rep. Tim Solobay (D-Washington) and State Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) have introduced legislation (HB 2192 and SB 1175) that would allow municipalities and cities to enact an essential services fee on tax-exempt organizations that own property within their boundaries. If passed, the bills would give municipalities the option of continuing with existing voluntary agreements with tax-exempt properties, or to impose a fee of not more than 25 percent of what the tax would be on the assessed value of the properties.

UPDATE ON FEES FOR STATE POLICE COVERAGE A recent news article from the Pottsville Republican has noted that the debate over whether local municipalities without their own police departments should pay a fee for law enforcement protection from state troopers remains an important issue for the state legislature. According to the news report, Governor Rendell just recently indicated that issue isn't going away. A measure introduced by State Rep. Mike Sturla (D-Lancaster), HB 1500, would apply a per capita fee to some 1,700 municipalities without police departments, about two-thirds of the total number of municipalities statewide. Under the measure, municipalities that rely solely on the state police would pay an annual per capita fee of $156. Municipalities that fall below a mandated level of local patrol services would pay an annual per capita fee of $52. These fees would be phased in during a three-year period. The bill has no population threshold. The legislation has made some headway, winning approval from the House State Government Committee last July, and is before the House Appropriations Committee. The fee debate comes as a growing number of financially strapped municipalities are disbanding their police departments and asking the state police to handle patrol duties and respond to crimes. The news is provided as a service of Pennsylvania Legislative Services. Copyright 2004 by Pennsylvania Legislative Services. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. For information about this service, call (717) 236-6984. or visit www.mypls.com. Click here for print version LEGISLATIVE NEWS Bill Status Report 03-12-2010 - 16:58:07 Track: Web Legislative Update General    HB 10   DeWeese Amends The Fourth to Eighth Class and Selective County Assessment Law, further providing for application of act, for property subject to taxation and for valuation of persons and property. Bill History: 04-28-09 H Discussed in press conference 02-02-10 H Hearing set for 1:00 p.m., Room G-50, Irvis...House Finance 02-02-10 H Public hearing held in committee House Finance HB 67   Markosek Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) defining "interactive wireless communications device"; for junior driver's license, learner's permits & suspension of operation privilege; prohibiting interactive wireless communications devices. Bill History: 01-27-10 S Reported as amended Senate Transportation 01-27-10 S First consideration 03-15-10 S Set on the Senate Calendar HB 93   Staback Amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in planning agencies, further providing for appointment, term and vacancy of planning commission members and for conduct of business of planning commission. Bill History: 06-16-09 S First consideration 07-01-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 07-01-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations HB 102   Freeman Amends the Main Street Act further providing for the duration of grants. Bill History: 02-11-09 H Third consideration 02-11-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:186/N: 6) 02-24-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Dev HB 117   Harper Act authorizing the Department of Transportation to sell land under certain conditions; and making a related repeal. Companions: HB 2753 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 10-07-09 H Third consideration 10-07-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:199/N: 0) 10-08-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Transportation HB 129   Killion Amends the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard & Recovery Act further providing for definitions, for contents of actuarial valuation report, for minimum funding standards & for revision of financing; & for deferred retirement option plans. Companions: HB 2472 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 01-30-09 H Filed 01-30-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government 03-19-09 H Actuarial Note Adopted Public Employee Retirement Commission HB 174   Carroll Amends Title 3 (Agriculture) codifying the Public Eating & Drinking Place Law & the Food Act; providing for the protection of public health & regs.; requiring licensing; for food employee certification & farmers' markets; making appeals. Bill History: 01-25-10 S Public hearing held in committee House Agriculture and Rural Affairs 01-25-10 S Public hearing held in committee House State Government 02-22-10 S Discussed at budget hearing - Department of...House Appropriations HB 237   Pickett Act providing for determination of a rural area in certain laws, programs and studies. Companions: HB 243 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 02-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government 03-31-09 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House Local Government 03-31-09 H Discussed and held over House Local Government HB 239   Reed Amends Title 34 (Game) further providing for the definition of "safety zone." Bill History: 03-10-09 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 03-10-09 H Removed from the table 03-10-09 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 250   Hornaman Act providing for municipal volunteer fire company, volunteer ambulance service and volunteer rescue company service incentives. Companions: HB 2310 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 07-20-09 H Third consideration 07-20-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:191/N: 0) 07-23-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Finance HB 263   Freeman Amends act authorizing PA, through DCNR, to enter into such agreements & to acquire such interest as may be necessary to establish, protect & maintain the Appalachian Trail; further providing for the content of zoning ordinances. Bill History: 07-15-09 G In the hands of the Governor 07-25-09 G Last day for Governor's action 07-17-09 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 0 ) HB 271   White, J Act providing for earned income tax credit notification. Companions: HB 2474 (Refiled from 07R Session) SB 1354 (Refiled from 07R Session) SB 207 (Identical) Bill History: 06-16-09 H Third consideration 06-16-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:122/N: 74) 06-17-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Finance HB 297   Longietti Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in size, weight & load, further providing for restrictions on use of highways and bridges. Bill History: 02-06-09 H Filed 02-09-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation 03-12-09 H Discussed in joint hearing with Senate Loca...House Local Government HB 331   Readshaw Amends an act extending benefits to police chiefs or head of police depts. of political subdivision of PA who have been removed from bargaining units by the PA Labor Relations Board, further providing for salary of nonunion police officers. Bill History: 06-01-09 H Third consideration 06-01-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:169/N: 23) 06-04-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Labor and Industry HB 429   Petri Amends the PA Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; amending provisions relating to municipal capital improvements; & providing for development impact fees. Bill History: 02-11-09 H Filed 02-13-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government 03-12-09 H Discussed in joint hearing with Senate Loca...House Local Government HB 444   Smith, M Act requiring the design, construction and renovation of buildings that receive a State appropriation to comply with specified energy and environmental building standards. Companions: HB 1204 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 07-13-09 H Third consideration 07-13-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:180/N: 17) 07-17-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Environmental Resources and Energy HB 468   Melio Amends Titles 35 (Health & Safety) & 75 (Vehicles), regulating EMS systems; providing for licensure; conferring powers & duties on the DOH; further defining "emergency vehicle"; providing for penalties, distributions & making a related repeal. Companions: SB 240 (Identical) Bill History: 03-23-09 H Third consideration 03-23-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:190/N: 0) 03-27-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Prepared. HB 469   Hanna Act providing for reimbursement to certain emergency services providers of the cost of responding to a request for emergency services on certain State-owned lands. Bill History: 02-13-09 H Filed 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Prepared. HB 487   Argall (Res. 3/17/09) Act providing for cooperation between political subdivisions and for the award of grants to recognize such cooperation. Companions: HB 1753 (Refiled from 07R Session) SB 1031 (Identical) Bill History: 02-13-09 H Filed 02-18-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government HB 580   Pallone Amends Title 53 (Municipalities), in municipal police education & training, further defining "police department" & "police officer"; & further providing for reimbursement of expenses and for payment of certain county costs. Bill History: 07-02-09 H Third consideration 07-02-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:195/N: 0) 07-09-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Law and Justice HB 590   Markosek Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) further providing for traffic-control signals. Bill History: 01-26-10 H Laid on the table 01-26-10 H Removed from the table 03-15-10 H Set on the House Calendar HB 606   Kauffman Amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, further providing for contents of subdivision and land development ordinance. Companions: HB 866 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 03-30-09 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 03-30-09 H Removed from the table 03-30-09 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 664   DiGirolamo Amends the Workers' Compensation Act further defining "employe." Bill History: 03-30-09 H Third consideration 03-30-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:193/N: 0) 04-02-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Labor and Industry HB 708   Ross Act establishing a recycling program for certain covered devices; imposing duties on manufacturers & retailers of certain covered devices; providing for powers & duties of DEP & for enforcement; & prescribing penalties. Bill History: 07-09-09 H Reported as committed from House Rules 07-09-09 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 01-05-10 H Set on the House Voting Schedule HB 747   Pallone Act imposing a fee on certain local governments without police departments for law enforcement services providing for PA State Police. Companions: HB 2563 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 01-26-10 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room 39, Eas...House Local Government 01-26-10 H Informational meeting held House Local Government 02-17-10 H Discussed in budget hearing House Appropriations HB 786   George Act establishing the State Energy Office; and imposing duties on the State Energy Office. Companions: HB 366 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 06-23-09 H Third consideration 06-23-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:111/N: 83) 06-26-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Environmental Resources and Energy HB 795   McIlvaine Smith Amends Title 45 (Legal Notices), in legal advertising, further providing for additional publication in legal journals; and providing for electronic publication of legal advertising. Bill History: 07-08-09 H Passed over in committee House Commerce 07-17-09 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House Commerce 07-16-09 H Removed from meeting agenda for 7/17/09 House Commerce HB 842   McIlvaine Smith Amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, providing for procedure for municipal curative amendment subsequent to appellate court decision. Bill History: 04-01-09 H Third consideration 04-01-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:134/N: 58) 04-03-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Local Government HB 867   O'Neill Amends The Insurance Company Law prohibiting discrimination against volunteer ambulance services. Bill History: 06-02-09 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 06-02-09 H Removed from the table 06-02-09 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 951   Dally (Resigned 1/4/10) Amends the act entitled "An act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the local government units thereof to preserve, acquire or hold land for open space uses," further providing for local taxing options. Bill History: 07-17-09 S First consideration 08-11-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 08-11-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations HB 961   Buxton Amends the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, further providing for the sunset date for fees. Bill History: 10-02-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations 10-05-09 S Meeting set for Off the Floor, Rules Room Senate Appropriations 10-05-09 S Passed over in committee Senate Appropriations HB 963   Sturla Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) further providing for Commonwealth portion of fines. Companions: HB 1070 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 03-17-09 H Discussed in Press Conference 07-08-09 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House Judiciary 07-08-09 H Passed over in committee House Judiciary HB 984   Kessler Amends the Pennsylvania Farmland and Forest Land Assessment Act further providing for split-off, separation or transfer; and providing for removal of land from preferential assessment. Bill History: 06-23-09 H Third consideration 06-23-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:193/N: 0) 06-26-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs HB 1036   Houghton Amends PA Municipalities Planning Code further providing for def., comprehensive plans & compliance by counties; providing for proposed ordinances; for impact fees & for transportation capital improvement plans. Companions: HB 1525 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 03-19-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government 11-17-09 H Meeting set for 9:30 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis...House Local Government 11-16-09 H Removed from meeting agenda for 11/17/09 House Local Government HB 1039   Moul Amends PA Municipal Retirement Law further providing for disability retirement of police officers. Companions: HB 1995 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 03-23-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance 06-18-09 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 461 Main C...Public Employee Retirement Commission 06-18-09 H Recommendations Adopted Public Employee Retirement Commission HB 1055   O'Brien, M Act providing for the extension of certain permits and approvals affecting the physical development of real property located in municipalities. Bill History: 07-08-09 H Third consideration 07-08-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:196/N: 0) 07-10-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Local Government HB 1069   Scavello Amends the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act further providing for powers and duties of counties. Bill History: 05-06-09 H Removed from the table 05-06-09 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 05-21-09 H Discussed in public hearing on FY 2009-10 b...House Appropriations HB 1123   Gergely Amends the Industrialized Housing Act, further providing for definitions and for regulations, insignia of certification required. Companions: SB 1587 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 05-06-09 H Third consideration 05-06-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:196/N: 0) 05-12-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Labor and Industry HB 1132   Dally (Resigned 1/4/10) Amends PA Municipal Retirement Law further providing for service allowance, change of employment, military service and contract provisions relating to municipal employees, municipal firemen and municipal police. Bill History: 03-27-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance 06-18-09 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 461 Main C...Public Employee Retirement Commission 06-18-09 H Recommendations Adopted Public Employee Retirement Commission HB 1151   Pashinski Amends the Liquid Fuels Tax Municipal Allocation Law further providing for funds appropriated to municipalities. Companions: HB 2579 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 06-09-09 H Third consideration 06-09-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:192/N: 2) 06-11-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Transportation HB 1165   Gingrich Amends Title 53 (Municipalities), in area government and intergovernmental cooperation, further providing for review of agreement by Local Government Commission. Bill History: 06-02-09 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 06-02-09 H Removed from the table 06-02-09 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 1196   Boyd Amends PA Construction Code Act further providing for definitions and for administration and enforcement; and providing for applicability. Bill History: 12-15-09 H Third consideration 12-15-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:193/N: 0) 12-15-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Labor and Industry HB 1231   Murphy Amends the Workers' Compensation Act, further defining "occupational disease"; and providing for cancer in the occupation of firefighter. Bill History: 08-19-09 H Third consideration 08-19-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:186/N: 3) 09-02-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Labor and Industry HB 1243   Galloway Amends the Dog Law further providing for construction of article relating to dangerous dogs. Bill History: 06-03-09 H Filed 06-03-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Agriculture and Rural Affairs HB 1246   Harper Amends Emergency & Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act further providing for death benefit eligibility; & repealing certain provisions of the Municipal Police Pension Law & the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard & Recovery Act. Bill History: 04-24-09 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 461 Main C...Public Employee Retirement Commission 04-24-09 H Actuarial Note Attached to the Bill Public Employee Retirement Commission 08-19-09 H Discussed in Committee House Finance HB 1273   Dally (Resigned 1/4/10) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally), in employees, providing for basic education and continuing education programs for municipal secretaries. Bill History: 04-29-09 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 04-29-09 H Removed from the table 04-29-09 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 1274   Dally (Resigned 1/4/10) Amends the Taxpayer Relief Act further providing for public referendum requirements for increasing certain taxes. Bill History: 06-02-09 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 06-02-09 H Removed from the table 06-02-09 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 1287   Casorio Amends act regulating the appt., promotion & reduction of rank, suspension & removal of paid members of police force in boroughs, inc. towns & townships; further providing for removals, suspensions or reductions in rank of police officers. Companions: HB 1935 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 05-06-09 H Third consideration 05-06-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:176/N: 19) 05-27-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Local Government HB 1298   Cohen Act providing for notice to employees of electronic monitoring by employers of network and information technology resources; establishing a cause of action; and imposing civil penalties. Bill History: 07-01-09 H Hearing set for 10:00 a.m., Room 205 Ryan O...House Judiciary 06-30-09 H Discussed in committee House Judiciary 07-01-09 H Public hearing held in committee House Judiciary HB 1317   Santoni Act providing for tuition relief and for a video lottery program; establishing penalties; and making appropriations. Bill History: 09-11-09 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 09-11-09 H Removed from the table 09-11-09 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 1320   Saylor Amends The Administrative Code permitting the Pennsylvania State Police to charge certain municipalities for certain services. Companions: HB 759 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 06-09-09 H Informational meeting held House Local Government 01-26-10 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room 39, Eas...House Local Government 01-26-10 H Informational meeting held House Local Government HB 1324   Josephs Amends Title 65 (Public Officers) further providing for open meetings, for executive sessions, for General Assembly meetings covered and for penalty; and making a related repeal. Bill History: 03-10-10 H Second consideration 03-10-10 H Over in House 03-15-10 H Set on the House Calendar HB 1330   Hanna Amends Title 3 (Agriculture) adding the definitions of "certified parking meter inspector" and "local government unit"; and providing for certified parking meter inspectors and for general testing and inspections. Bill History: 08-05-09 H Third consideration 08-05-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:197/N: 0) 09-17-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Consumer Protection & Prof. Licensure HB 1367   Murt Amends The Fiscal Code further providing, in Local Government Capital Project Loan Fund provisions, for assistance to municipalities. Bill History: 05-13-09 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 05-13-09 H Removed from the table 05-13-09 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 1390   Freeman Act updating & expanding the storm water planning req. to be undertaken by counties; authorizing counties to regulate storm water within a watershed-based planning area; formation of water resources management authorities; for financing. Bill History: 12-16-09 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 12-16-09 H Removed from the table 12-16-09 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 1394   Houghton Amends PA Farmland & Forest Land Assessment Act further providing for definitions, responsibilities of county assessor in general, for split-off, separation or transfer of land & for roll-back taxes & special circumstances. Bill History: 06-23-09 H Third consideration 06-23-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:193/N: 0) 06-26-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs HB 1397   Carroll Amends the act entitled, as amended, "An act authorizing the Commonwealth of PA & the local government units thereof to preserve, acquire or hold land for open space uses," further providing for local taxing options. Bill History: 05-13-09 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 05-13-09 H Removed from the table 05-13-09 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 1418   Evans, D Act providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2009-10; itemizing transportation assistance projects; authorizing incurring of debt without approval of the electors for financing projects, etc. & making appropriations. Bill History: 12-17-09 G In the hands of the Governor 12-27-09 G Last day for Governor's action 12-17-09 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 53 ) HB 1445   Solobay Act providing standards for carbon monoxide alarms and for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties. Bill History: 03-08-10 H Laid out for discussion 03-08-10 H Over in House 03-15-10 H Set on the House Calendar HB 1450   Deasy Amends Title 53 (Municipalities) transferring provisions relating to environmental advisory councils; for designation & reg. of ecologically hazardous areas in PA to protect people from possible dangers associated with land development. Bill History: 05-05-09 H Filed 05-06-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Resources and Energy HB 1476   Thomas Act directing the PHC4 to conduct a study relating to feasibility of requiring all health insurance plans offered to employees to be part of a single trust fund for the provision of health insurance plans & report to the General Assembly. Bill History: 09-11-09 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 09-11-09 H Removed from the table 09-11-09 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 1481   Pallone Amends the Taxpayer Relief Act further providing for the definition of "income." Bill History: 06-16-09 H Third consideration 06-16-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:196/N: 0) 06-17-09 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Finance HB 1489   George Amends Title 72 (Taxation & Fiscal Affairs) imposing a tax on the extraction of natural gas; providing for natural gas severance registration certificate, for Dept. of Revenue duties, tax assessments & liens; etc. & making an appropriation. Companions: SB 905 (Identical) Bill History: 11-10-09 H Set on the House Voting Schedule 11-10-09 H Rereferred to House Environmental Resources and Energy 11-16-09 H Set on the House Voting Schedule HB 1500   Sturla Act imposing a fee on municipalities for patrol services provided by the Pennsylvania State Police; and providing for allocation of funds and for penalties. Bill History: 09-11-09 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 01-26-10 H Informational meeting held House Local Government 02-17-10 H Discussed in budget hearing House Appropriations HB 1558   Gibbons Act providing for family temporary care insurance and for the powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry; and establishing the Temporary Care Fund. Bill History: 05-28-09 H Filed 05-29-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor Relations HB 1607   Caltagirone Amends Titles 42 (Judiciary), 44 (Law & Justice) & 75 (Vehicles) consolidating the law relating to constables; in Title 44, revising provisions on 2nd & 3rd class cities, on boroughs, townships etc; & making changes & related repeals. Bill History: 10-08-09 G In the hands of the Governor 10-18-09 G Last day for Governor's action 10-09-09 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 49 ) HB 1609   Freeman Amends PA Municipalities Planning Code further defining "traditional neighborhood development"; providing for grant of power to municip., for standards for traditional neighborhood development designations & guidelines; land dev. provisions. Bill History: 12-16-09 S First consideration 02-02-10 S Set on the Senate Calendar 02-02-10 S Laid on the table HB 1617   Goodman Amends the Unemployment Compensation Law, further defining "State 'on' indicator" and "State 'off' indicator"; and further providing for total extended benefit amount. Bill History: 06-04-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor Relations 06-09-09 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room 60, Eas...House Labor Relations 06-09-09 H Passed over in committee House Labor Relations HB 1661   Dermody Act providing for a temporary moratorium of court-ordered countywide reassessments. Bill History: 08-26-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 08-26-09 S Second consideration 08-26-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations HB 1746   Hickernell Amends Local Tax Collection Law further providing for definitions; and providing for collection of municipal taxes by county treasurer. Bill History: 09-11-09 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 09-11-09 H Removed from the table 09-11-09 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 1754   Grucela Amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, providing for notice to school district; and further providing for application for final approval. Bill History: 07-17-09 S First consideration 08-11-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 08-11-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations HB 1757   Creighton Amends Title 45 (Legal Notices) providing for electronic publication of legal notices. Companions: HB 1609 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 09-11-09 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 09-11-09 H Removed from the table 09-11-09 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 1768   Wansacz Amends Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling & Waste Reduction Act further providing for definitions & for recycling fee for municipal waste landfills & resource recovery facilities, for inspections, claims, host municipality benefit fee. Bill History: 02-01-10 S Laid on the table 02-01-10 S Removed from the table 03-15-10 S Set on the Senate Calendar HB 1770   Gergely Amends the Unemployment Compensation Law, further defining "State 'on' indicator" and "State 'off' indicator"; and further providing for total extended benefit amount. Bill History: 08-04-09 G In the hands of the Governor 08-14-09 G Last day for Governor's action 08-04-09 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 30 ) HB 1772   Matzie Amends the act entitled "An act authorizing the Commonwealth of PA & the local government units thereof to preserve, acquire or hold land for open space uses," further providing for acquisition, taxing options & eminent domain. Bill History: 12-16-09 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 12-16-09 H Removed from the table 12-16-09 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 1798   Eachus Amends H2O PA Act, in allocation of funds, providing for certification of funds & request for approp; & in water or sewer, storm water, flood control & high hazard unsafe dam projects, further providing for Commonwealth Financing Authority. Bill History: 08-24-09 S Removed from the table 09-09-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 09-09-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations HB 1808   Buxton Amends the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, further providing for revised or successor codes. Bill History: 06-30-09 H Filed 07-01-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor Relations HB 1809   Buxton Amends the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, further providing for adoption by regulations, for changes in Uniform Construction Code and for exemptions. Bill History: 06-30-09 H Filed 07-01-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor Relations HB 1828   Williams, J Amends Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard & Recovery Act, amending the title of the act; in preliminary provisions further providing for definitions; providing for deferred retirement option plans; & making a related repeal. Bill History: 09-18-09 G In the hands of the Governor 09-28-09 G Last day for Governor's action 09-18-09 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 44 ) HB 1831   Houghton Amends PA Municipalities Planning Code providing for review fees. Bill History: 03-08-10 H Third consideration 03-08-10 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:111/N: 82) 03-09-10 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Local Government HB 1847   Harhai Amends Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act further providing for findings & declaration of policy, for definitions & for site selection; & establishing Coal Bed Methane Review Board to resolve disputes over coal bed methane wells & access roads. Companions: SB 1034 (Identical) Bill History: 01-26-10 G In the hands of the Governor 02-05-10 G Last day for Governor's action 02-01-10 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 4 ) HB 1858   Sturla Act authorizing counties to impose sales, use & occupancy taxes; & providing for levying, assessment & collection of taxes & for powers & duties of DCED or any successor agency, the Dept. of Revenue & the State Treasurer. Bill History: 03-08-10 H Set on the House Calendar 03-08-10 H Discussed at PLCM Press Conference 03-15-10 H Set on the House Calendar HB 1874   Caltagirone Amends the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard & Recovery Act, in municipal pension plan actuarial reporting, further providing for contents of actuarial valuation report & providing for actuarial asset & for revised report. Bill History: 01-26-10 H Laid on the table 01-26-10 H Removed from the table 03-15-10 H Set on the House Calendar HB 1876   Hornaman Amends Title 45 (Legal Notices) further providing for level of advertising rates and for establishment and change of advertising rates; and providing for additional publication on Internet websites. Companions: HB 677 (Identical) Bill History: 11-17-09 H Third consideration 11-17-09 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:127/N: 62) 02-08-10 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate State Government HB 1884   Harhai Amends PA Municipal Retirement Law further providing for general provisions, for municipal employee provisions, municipal firemen & police officers & for optional retirement plans; providing for Recovery Program etc. & making editorial changes. Bill History: 01-26-10 H Laid on the table 01-26-10 H Removed from the table 03-15-10 H Set on the House Calendar HB 1938   Boyle Amends the Emergency & Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act further providing for death benefit eligibility; & repealing certain provisions of the Municipal Police Pension Law & the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard & Recovery Act. Bill History: 09-11-09 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 09-11-09 H Removed from the table 09-11-09 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 2041   DeLuca Act providing for standards for towing and for violations. Bill History: 02-08-10 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House Appropriations 02-08-10 H Reported as amended House Appropriations 03-15-10 H Set on the House Calendar HB 2070   Markosek Amends Titles 42 (Judiciary) & 75 (Vehicles) further providing for Commonwealth portion of fines, etc. & for municipal corporation portion of fines, etc.; defining "interactive wireless communication device"; prohibiting use of device. Bill History: 01-26-10 H Belfanti Motion pursuant to Rule 24 to Proceed with HB 2070 fdocs/billinfo/bill_votes.cfm?syear=2009&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=02070" target="Email">(Vote: Y:168/N: 27) to Final Consideration fdocs/billinfo/bill_votes.cfm?syear=2009&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=02070" target="Email">(Vote: Y:168/N: 27) 01-26-10 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:189/N: 6) 02-01-10 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Transportation HB 2081   Rohrer Act establishing the Council on Mandates; and providing for its powers and duties and for the suspension of unfunded mandates and reimbursable mandates. Bill History: 11-10-09 H Filed 11-16-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government HB 2178   Galloway Amends Manufactured Housing Improvement Act expanding the coverage of the act to relocated housing. Bill History: 03-10-10 H First consideration 03-10-10 H Laid on the table 03-15-10 H Set on the Tabled Calendar HR 17   Harper Resolution directing the Leg. Budget & Finance Committee to review PA's program of providing grants for environmental protection & improvement projects under the Growing Greener Program & Community Conservation Partnership Program. Bill History: 06-10-09 H Removed from the table 06-25-09 H Set on the House Calendar 06-25-09 H Adopted (Vote: Y:192/N: 0) HR 19   Markosek Concurrent Resolution directing the Leg. Budget & Finance Committee to study alternatives to the liquid fuels tax for purposes of funding the Commonwealth's transportation infrastructure & to report its finding to the General Assembly. Companions: HR 353 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 01-27-09 H Reported as committed from House Transportation 02-03-09 H Set on the House Calendar 02-03-09 H Rereferred to House Rules HR 127   Levdansky Resolution directing the Legislative Budget & Finance Committee to determine the impact of PA's tax credit programs on the Commonwealth's economy, job market, & state & local tax revenues. Bill History: 06-17-09 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Hearing Room 3,...Joint Legislative Budget & Finance Committee 06-17-09 H Discussed in public meeting Joint Legislative Budget & Finance Committee 07-09-09 H Discussed in public meeting Joint Legislative Budget & Finance Committee HR 174   Preston Resolution designating the month of April 2009 as "PA One Call System Safe Digging Month" to encourage all excavators and homeowners of this Commonwealth to dial 8-1-1 or 1-800-242-1776 before digging. Bill History: 03-19-09 H Introduced as noncontroversial resolution 03-31-09 H Set on the House Calendar 03-31-09 H Adopted (Vote: Y:196/N: 0) HR 209   Solobay Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to examine the equity of the current formula for funding volunteer firefighters' relief associations. Bill History: 06-18-09 H Set on the House Calendar 06-18-09 H Laid on the table 03-15-10 H Set on the Tabled Calendar HR 272   Yudichak Concurrent Resolution directing the LBFC to conduct a study of the Commonwealth's fragmented system of property tax reassessment, compare it to Maryland, explore other states & identify ways to improve the system in PA. Bill History: 04-28-09 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance 06-08-09 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House Finance 06-08-09 H Passed over in committee House Finance HR 273   Yudichak Concurrent Resolution establishing a commission to study the Commonwealth's fragmented system of local governance & identify methods to promote more regional collaboration in delivery of services & execution of local govt. Bill History: 06-18-09 H Set on the House Calendar 06-18-09 H Laid on the table 03-15-10 H Set on the Tabled Calendar HR 334   Levdansky Resolution directing LBFC, in conjunction with the Local Gov. Cmsn & State Tax Equalization Bd, to request assistance to conduct a study of PA's fragmented system of property tax assessment, compare it to systems of other states. Bill History: 06-24-09 H Adopted (Vote: Y:195/N: 0) 10-22-09 H Discussed in public hearing House Agriculture and Rural Affairs 03-10-10 H Discussed at public hearing House Local Government HR 350   Siptroth Resolution directing JSGC to conduct a study on the impact of common interest ownership communities on local governments & PA, the challenges facing residents & governing bodies, etc. & to deliver adequate services at affordable cost. Bill History: 07-02-09 H Set on the House Calendar 07-02-09 H Laid out for discussion 07-02-09 H Adopted (Vote: Y:194/N: 1) SB 1   Browne Act establishing the Legislative Fiscal Office and providing for its powers and duties; and making a related repeal. Bill History: 07-20-09 H Received in the House and referred to House Finance 02-16-10 H Discussed in budget hearing with Dept. of R...Senate Appropriations Budget Office tions 03-08-10 H Discussed in Senate Government Management &...Other Meetings and Hearings Commisssion hearing nd Hearings SB 6   Brubaker Act establishing the Pennsylvania Commission on Stimulus Accountability; and providing for review and monitoring of funding being disbursed or made available to PA under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Bill History: 06-01-09 S Third consideration 06-01-09 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 48/N: 0) 06-03-09 H Received in the House and referred to House State Government SB 9   Scarnati Act requiring identification of lawful presence in the United States as a prerequisite to the receipt of public benefits. Companions: HB 1359 (Identical) Bill History: 04-01-09 S Third consideration 04-01-09 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 41/N: 9) 04-03-09 H Received in the House and referred to House State Government SB 101   Smucker Amends Title 65 (Public Officers) further providing for a penalty. Bill History: 06-01-09 S Third consideration 06-01-09 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 48/N: 1) 06-03-09 H Received in the House and referred to House State Government SB 107   Pileggi Act requiring the posting of certain governmental salary information on the Internet. Bill History: 07-16-09 S Over in Senate 08-03-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 08-03-09 S Laid on the table SB 113   Greenleaf Amends the Clean Indoor Air Act further prohibiting smoking in public places; providing for local ordinances; & making a related repeal of the Fire & Panic Act. Companions: HB 1245 (Identical) Bill History: 01-29-09 S Filed 01-29-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Public Health and Welfare SB 117   White, M Amends the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund Act further providing for annual reports; and making editorial changes. Companions: SB 1069 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 04-27-09 S Third consideration 04-27-09 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) 04-29-09 H Received in the House and referred to House Environmental Resources and Energy SB 118   White, M Amends the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act further providing for the fund and for civil penalties. Companions: SB 1068 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 04-28-09 S Third consideration 04-28-09 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) 04-29-09 H Received in the House and referred to House Environmental Resources and Energy SB 127   Gordner Amends the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act providing for the offenses of operating a methamphetamine laboratory and illegal dumping of methamphetamine waste. Bill History: 03-09-09 S Third consideration 03-09-09 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 49/N: 0) 03-11-09 H Received in the House and referred to House Judiciary SB 136   Erickson Amends the Regulatory Review Act providing for acceptable data. Companions: SB 752 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 12-14-09 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 12-14-09 H Removed from the table 12-14-09 H Rereferred to House Appropriations SB 144   Gordner Amends The Second Class Township Code, in corporate powers, further providing for real property & for personal property; and, in contracts, further providing for letting contracts. Bill History: 04-28-09 S First consideration 05-04-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 05-04-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 149   Greenleaf Amends Title 68 (Real & Personal Property) repealing provisions relating to home inspections; providing for home inspections; establishing the PA Board of Home Inspectors; providing for licensure, etc. & making an appropriation. Bill History: 03-31-09 S First consideration 04-20-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 04-20-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 154   Greenleaf Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of PA further providing for restrictions on gasoline taxes and motor license fees. Companions: SB 370 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 01-30-09 S Filed 01-30-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation SB 155   Pileggi Amends the Breach of Personal Information Notification Act further providing for notification of breach. Companions: SB 1266 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 04-01-09 S Third consideration 04-01-09 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) 04-03-09 H Received in the House and referred to House State Government SB 172   Brubaker Amends an act authorizing Pennsylvania & local government units thereof to preserve, acquire or hold land for open space uses; further providing for definitions and for local taxing options. Companions: HB 536 (Identical) Bill History: 04-28-09 S First consideration 05-04-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 05-04-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 195   Waugh Amends the Industrialized Housing Act further providing for definitions and for regulations, insignia of certification required. Bill History: 07-06-09 G In the hands of the Governor 07-16-09 G Last day for Governor's action 07-06-09 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 13 ) SB 205   Pippy Amends an act re regulation of funds by cities, boroughs, etc. for preparing sewage disposal systems, & for construction, improvement or replacement of disposal systems for plans approved by PA Sanitary Water Bd., & for funds. Bill History: 03-17-09 S First consideration 03-23-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 03-23-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 207   Fontana Act providing for earned income tax credit notification. Companions: HB 2474 (Refiled from 07R Session) SB 1354 (Refiled from 07R Session) HB 271 (Identical) Bill History: 04-22-09 S First consideration 04-27-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 04-27-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 211   Folmer Amends the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act further providing for definitions, for prize limits, insured games, limited sales, for recordkeeping, location use for small games of chance, prize limitations and for advertising. Bill History: 09-24-09 S Second consideration 10-05-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 10-05-09 S Laid on the table SB 212   Orie Amends the Bingo Law further providing for definitions, for rules for licensing and operation, for revocation of licenses and for penalties. Companions: HB 1056 (Refiled from 07R Session) SB 978 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 09-24-09 S Reported as amended Senate Appropriations 10-05-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 10-05-09 S Laid on the table SB 225   Tartaglione Amends Title 42 (Judiciary & Judicial Procedure) in budget and finance, further providing for Commonwealth portion of fines. Bill History: 01-27-10 S Reported as amended Senate Transportation 01-27-10 S First consideration 03-15-10 S Set on the Senate Calendar SB 233   Wozniak Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) further providing for purposes and powers of authorities. Bill History: 02-19-09 S Filed 02-19-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 235   Wozniak Amends the Flood Control Law, providing for purpose & definitions; for plans, proceedings, for powers & duties of Dept. of Environmental Protection, for eminent domain, flood control works & financing, & editorial changes. Companions: SB 1408 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 06-16-09 S First consideration 06-30-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-30-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 236   Wozniak Amends act authorizing the Dept. of Forests & Waters to provide for stream clearance; for construction & maintenance of flood water impoundments; & for creating recreational areas; for DEP authority, and for editorial changes. Companions: HB 2539 (Refiled from 07R Session) SB 1409 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 03-17-09 S First consideration 03-23-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 03-23-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 275   White, D Act establishing the Coal Methane Review Board to resolve disputes between property owners over the location of coal bed methane wells and access roads. Bill History: 04-28-09 S Third consideration 04-28-09 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) 04-29-09 H Received in the House and referred to House Environmental Resources and Energy SB 282   Orie Amends Title 53 (Municipalities), in area government & intergovernmental cooperation, providing for agreements with municipal authorities; & further providing for review of agreement by Local Government Commission. Bill History: 07-18-09 S Third consideration 07-18-09 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 49/N: 0) 07-20-09 H Received in the House and referred to House Local Government SB 283   Orie Amends The Fiscal Code, in Local Government Capital Project Loan Fund provisions, further providing for assistance to municipalities & for ranking of application. Bill History: 05-04-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations 07-14-09 S Meeting set for 12:30 p.m., Room 461 Main C...Senate Appropriations 07-13-09 S Removed from meeting agenda for 7/14/09 Senate Appropriations SB 284   Orie Amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code further providing for implementation agreements. Companions: HB 749 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 07-18-09 S Third consideration 07-18-09 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 49/N: 0) 07-20-09 H Received in the House and referred to House Local Government SB 285   Orie Amends the PA Municipalities Planning Code providing for interpretation of subdivision & land development ordinances; & further providing for approval of plats, for jurisdiction, time limitation & procedure to obtain preliminary opinion. Bill History: 07-17-09 S First consideration 07-28-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 07-28-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 288   Erickson Act providing for plumbing contractors licensure; establishing the State Board of Plumbing Contractors & providing for its powers & duties; conferring powers & imposing duties on the DLI; establishing fees, fines & civil penalties. Bill History: 06-09-09 S First consideration 06-22-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-22-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 297   Yaw Amends the Oil and Gas Act further providing for well reporting requirements. Bill History: 03-10-10 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:195/N: 0) 03-12-10 S Received as amended in Senate and rereferred Senate Rules and Executive Nominations 03-15-10 S Meeting set for Off the Floor, Rules Commit...Senate Rules and Executive Nominations SB 298   Yaw Amends PA Farmland & Forest Land Assessment Act further providing for definitions, general responsibilities of county assessors, split-off, separation or transfer & roll-back taxes; & providing for removal of land from preferential assessment. Bill History: 02-02-10 S Third consideration 02-02-10 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) 02-03-10 H Received in the House and referred to House Agriculture and Rural Affairs SB 303   White, D Act establishing a grant program for volunteer emergency service organizations to provide incentives for est. partnerships; for powers of Center for Local Gov't Services within DCED; for Vol. Emergency Services Partnership Bond Fund. Bill History: 08-12-09 S Removed from the table 09-17-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 09-17-09 S Laid on the table SB 319   Baker, L Amends The Second Class Township Code further providing for competitive bidding of contracts. Companions: SB 1074 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 03-25-09 S First consideration 03-30-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 03-30-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 325   Ferlo Amends an act to authorize & empower cities, boroughs, towns, etc. for protection against floods by constructing works & improvements; to expend moneys & assess benefits; to issue improvements bonds & to acquire property for such purposes. Companions: SB 1085 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 03-25-09 S First consideration 03-30-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 03-30-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 326   Brubaker Amends the Political Subdivision Joint Purchases Law, increasing the amount of purchases that may be made subject to certain conditions. Companions: SB 1080 (Refiled from 07R Session) HB 1020 (Identical) Bill History: 03-25-09 S First consideration 03-30-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 03-30-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 369   Logan Amends the Emergency & Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act further providing for death benefit eligibility, & repealing provisions of the Municipal Police Pension Law & Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard & Recovery Act. Bill History: 10-09-09 S Signed in the Senate 10-09-09 H Signed in the House 10-09-09 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 51 ) SB 419   Robbins Amends Title 45 (Legal Notice) further providing for additional publication in legal journals; and providing for electronic publication of legal advertising. Bill History: 05-14-09 S Discussed in Committee House Judiciary 05-14-09 S Discussed in public hearing re legal advert...House Judiciary 06-09-09 S Discussed in public hearing House Commerce SB 490   White, M Amends an act requiring rents & royalties from oil & gas leases of PA land to be placed in a special fund for conservation, recreation, dams & flood control; for determination & acquisition of land; & for Oil & Gas Lease Fund approp. Bill History: 03-25-09 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 33/N: 17) 03-26-09 H Received in the House and referred to House Environmental Resources and Energy 05-21-09 H Discussed in public hearing on FY 2009-10 b...House Appropriations SB 530   Browne Act prohibiting government competition with private enterprise. Bill History: 03-02-09 S Filed 03-02-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Government SB 547   Rafferty Amends the Solid Waste Management Act further providing for permit and license application requirements and for enforcement orders; and providing for repeat violations. Bill History: 06-09-09 S First consideration 06-23-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-23-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 563   Browne Amends the Mechanics' Lien Law further providing for definitions, for waiver of lien by claimant and for waiver by contractor and effect on subcontractor. Bill History: 08-11-09 G In the hands of the Governor 08-21-09 G Last day for Governor's action 08-11-09 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 34 ) SB 569   Pileggi Act providing for an extension of approvals granted by a government agency during the period beginning after December 31, 2008, and ending before July 2, 2013. Bill History: 06-25-09 S Third consideration 06-25-09 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) 06-29-09 H Received in the House and referred to House Local Government SB 572   Rafferty Amends the Administrative Code further providing for the Pennsylvania State Police; and repealing an act relating to limitation on complement of the Pennsylvania State police. Bill History: 06-23-09 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 49/N: 1) 06-25-09 H Received in the House and referred to House State Government 02-24-10 H Discussed in budget hearing with PA State P...Senate Appropriations SB 582   Rafferty Act prohibiting the use of State funds for relocation of licensed facilities. Companions: SB 1581 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 03-06-09 S Filed 03-06-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Dev 04-22-09 S Discussed in press conference by Senate members on 4-22-09 SB 584   Rafferty Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally), in municipal authorities, further providing for purposes and powers. Companions: SB 1507 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 03-06-09 S Filed 03-06-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 588   Rafferty Act providing for the return of beverage containers & for DEP duties; for a returnable beverage container assessment on distributors; for Returnable Beverage Container Fund; for deposit value, redemption, & General Assembly report. Bill History: 03-06-09 S Filed 03-06-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Environmental Resources and Energy SB 601   Browne Amends the Local Tax Enabling Act, further providing for delegation of taxing powers and restrictions. Bill History: 04-22-09 S First consideration 04-28-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 04-28-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 607   Wozniak Amends the Rural Pennsylvania Revitalization Act, in Center for Rural Pennsylvania, further providing for board of directors and for grants. Bill History: 10-08-09 G In the hands of the Governor 10-18-09 G Last day for Governor's action 10-09-09 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 52 ) SB 617   Orie Act providing for a Heritage Area Program to identify, protect, enhance & promote the historic, recreational, cultural, natural & scenic resources in PA & to stimulate development through heritage, outdoor recreation & ecotourism. Bill History: 05-05-09 S First consideration 06-03-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-03-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 687   Pileggi Amends the Public School Code further providing for facilities. Bill History: 06-09-09 S Third consideration 06-09-09 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 49/N: 0) 06-10-09 H Received in the House and referred to House Education SB 693   Rafferty Amends Title 74 (Transportation), providing for transportation infrastructure partnership and development. Bill History: 07-15-09 S Second consideration 08-03-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 08-03-09 S Laid on the table SB 711   Earll Amends Title 4 (Amusements) making extensive revisions to provisions on gaming, in the areas of legislative intent, definitions, the PGCB, applicability of other statutes, Category 2 & 3 slot machine licenses, table games & making repeals. Bill History: 01-06-10 G In the hands of the Governor 01-16-10 G Last day for Governor's action 01-07-10 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 1 ) SB 758   Browne Amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, amending the title of the act; and providing for compensation for the forced removal of a lawfully erected sign. Companions: SB 764 (Refiled from 07R Session) Bill History: 04-03-09 S Filed 04-03-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 778   Fontana Amends the New Home Construction Local Tax Abatement Act, further providing for procedure for obtaining an exemption. Bill History: 06-17-09 S First consideration 07-06-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 07-06-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 783   White, M Amends the Hazardous Sites CleanUp Funding Act, providing for deposit of funds; and further providing for annual reports. Bill History: 06-25-09 S Third consideration 06-25-09 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) 06-26-09 H Received in the House and referred to House Environmental Resources and Energy SB 828   Vogel, Jr. Amends the Public Eating and Drinking Place Law, further providing for definitions; and providing for applicability. Bill History: 02-01-10 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 49/N: 0) 02-03-10 H Received in the House and referred to House Agriculture and Rural Affairs 02-17-10 H Discussed in Dept. of Agriculture budget he...Senate Appropriations SB 829   White, M Amends the Pennsylvania Climate Change Act, further providing for climate change action plan. Bill History: 06-03-09 S Third consideration 06-03-09 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 49/N: 0) 06-05-09 H Received in the House and referred to House Environmental Resources and Energy SB 851   Pileggi Amends the Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Act, providing for an exemption from the Right-to-Know Law. Bill History: 07-07-09 S Third consideration 07-07-09 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 47/N: 1) 07-09-09 H Received in the House and referred to House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Prepared. SB 880   Wonderling Act providing for reimbursement to developers of brownfield sites; authorizing the Secretary of Environmental Protection to enter into redevelopment agreements; and establishing the Brownfield Site Reimbursement Fund. Bill History: 06-16-09 S First consideration 06-30-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-30-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 884   Waugh Amends the Agricultural Area Security Law, providing for proceeds from sales by the Department of Agriculture and for grants for agricultural land conservation assistance; and making a related repeal. Bill History: 02-01-10 S Set on the Senate Calendar 02-01-10 S Second consideration 02-01-10 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 886   Musto Amends the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, in recycling fee, further providing for recycling fee for municipal waste landfills and resource recovery facilities. Bill History: 06-29-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-29-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations 06-30-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar SB 900   Argall Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) providing for neighborhood blight reclamation and revitalization. Bill History: 07-01-09 S First consideration 07-17-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 07-17-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 918   Eichelberger Amends Title 53 (Municipalities) consolidating & amending the 3rd Class County Assessment Board Law, the 4th to 8th Class & Selective County Assessment Law & provisions of The County Code, etc. & making related repeals. Bill History: 07-15-09 S First consideration 08-03-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 08-03-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 951   McIlhinney Amends the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, further providing for remedies and penalties. Bill History: 06-23-09 S First consideration 07-09-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 07-09-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 962   White, M Amends Title 27 (Environmental Resources) in environmental stewardship and watershed protection, further providing for agencies. Bill History: 06-16-09 S First consideration 06-17-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-17-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 963   White, M Amends the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund Act, further providing for duties, responsibilities and limitations on agencies. Bill History: 06-16-09 S First consideration 06-17-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-17-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 971   McIlhinney Amends the Public School Code, further providing for appt. of tax collector; for requirements of a school district collecting taxes; for bond of appointed collectors; & providing for fair compensation to elected tax collectors. Bill History: 06-30-09 S First consideration 07-16-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 07-16-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 973   Tomlinson Amends the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, providing for the definition of "home improvement retailer"; and further providing for procedures for registration as a contractor and for prohibited acts. Bill History: 02-08-10 S Laid on the table 02-08-10 S Removed from the table 03-15-10 S Set on the Senate Calendar SB 984   Ward Amends the Administrative Code providing for contracting for State trooper services. Bill History: 07-14-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Law and Justice 02-04-10 S Hearing set for 10:00 a.m., Courtyard Marri...Senate Law and Justice 02-04-10 S Public hearing held in committee Senate Law and Justice SB 1001   Robbins Amends the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, further providing for adoption of regulations, for changes in the Uniform Construction Code and for exemptions. Bill History: 07-06-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor and Industry 10-06-09 S Hearing set for 10:00 a.m., Hearing Room 1,...Senate Labor and Industry 10-06-09 S Public hearing held in committee Senate Labor and Industry SB 1021   Erickson Amends The Second Class Township Code, repealing provisions relating to removal of township officer for failure to perform duties. Bill History: 02-02-10 S Reported as committed from Senate Local Government 02-02-10 S First consideration 03-15-10 S Set on the Senate Calendar SB 1031   Argall Act providing for cooperation between political subdivisions and for the award of grants to recognize such cooperation. Companions: HB 487 (Identical) Bill History: 07-17-09 S Filed 07-17-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Dev SB 1033   Tomlinson Amends Title 4 (Amusements) further providing for legis. intent, definitions, for PA Gaming Control Board & its powers, for slot machine licenses, providing for table games, for State Gaming Fund & city casino community districts. Bill History: 10-09-09 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 29/N: 20) 10-14-09 H Received in the House and referred to House Gaming Oversight 11-04-09 H Discussed in Auditor General Press Conference SB 1034   Stout Amends the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act, further providing for site selection. Companions: HB 1847 (Identical) Bill History: 07-28-09 S First consideration 08-24-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 08-24-09 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 1050   Eichelberger Act authorizing countywide implementation of sales, use, occupancy, income or earned income & net profit taxes; for levying, assessment, collection, etc. of the tax, for real property tax reduction & state department powers. Bill History: 07-23-09 S Filed 07-23-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance 08-19-09 S Discussed at public hearing Senate Finance SB 1060   Robbins Amends the Second Class Township Code further providing for township manager. Bill History: 02-02-10 S First consideration 03-10-10 S Set on the Senate Calendar 03-10-10 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations SB 1077   Baker, L Amends the PA Construction Code Act further providing for manufactured housing; adding provisions relating to residential buildings with log walls; and providing for a report by the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee. Bill History: 03-08-10 S Third consideration 03-08-10 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 49/N: 0) 03-09-10 H Received in the House and referred to House Labor Relations SB 1085   Corman Act to provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative & Judicial Departments of PA, the public debt & public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010, & for appropriations to various funds. Bill History: 01-05-10 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 01-05-10 H Set on the House Voting Schedule 03-15-10 H Set on the Tabled Calendar SB 1114   Robbins Amends the PA Construction Code Act further providing for revised or successor codes; and providing for report. Bill History: 10-06-09 S Filed 10-06-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor and Industry SB 1168   Robbins Amends The Second Class Township Code further providing for compensation of supervisors. Bill History: 12-18-09 S Filed 12-18-09 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SR 20   Pippy Resolution directing the Legislative Budget & Finance Committee to determine the impact of PA's tax credit programs on the Commonwealth's economy, job market & State & local tax revenues. Bill History: 06-17-09 G Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Hearing Room 3,...Joint Legislative Budget & Finance Committee 06-17-09 G Discussed in public meeting Joint Legislative Budget & Finance Committee 07-09-09 G Discussed in meeting on tax credit, KOZ, af...Joint Legislative Budget & Finance Committee SR 41   Robbins Resolution designating the week of April 12 through 18, 2009, as "Local Government Week" in Pennsylvania. Bill History: 03-31-09 S Set on the Senate Calendar 03-31-09 S Laid out for discussion 03-31-09 S Adopted (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) - End of Report - Information provided by: Pennsylvania Legislative Services