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HOUSE PASSES OPPORTUNITY ZONE BILL The state House recently passed a bill designed to promote more redevelopment of former industrial land in Pennsylvania communities. The bill, HB 2297, is one component of Gov. Ed Rendell's economic stimulus package. It would extend and expand the Keystone Opportunity Zone program, which allows tax abatements for redevelopment of specifically designated idle or abandoned properties. The bill also extends the abatement period for another seven years to stimulate development in existing KOZ districts.

BINGO BILL APPROVED BY HOUSE The state House has passed a bill authored by state Rep. Don Walko, (D-Allegheny), that would update Pennsylvania's limits on how much nonprofit organizations can earn from bingo games. Rep Walko's bill, HB 2204, would make several changes to reflect current technology and monetary inflation: • increase the maximum payout per day from $4,000 to $10,000; • allow organizations to have bingo up to four days a week, up from the current limit of two; • allow an organization to offer one progressive jackpot per day that could increase by $10,000 per day, up to a limit of $50,000; • allow the use of handheld electronic bingo cards; • allow leasing of bingo halls and compensation for professionals to run the games; and • remove limits on advertising. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.

OFFICIALS DISCUSS CHANGES TO OPEN RECORDS LAW According to a recent Pittsburgh Tribune-Review news article, the new state Right to Know Law, which goes into effect Jan. 1st, is putting the burden on political subdivisions to prove why a record may not be made available, spurring public officials to learn more about regulations going into effect next year. One of the most significant changes to the 50-year-old open-records law is the presumption that a record is public unless a political subdivision proves it isn't because of any of 30 exceptions covering matters like a person's medical or Social Security information, negotiations or security. However, in many instances, the public entity should hand over the data after the private information is redacted. The existing law requires the person requesting the information to prove that the record is public.

SENATE APPROVES BILL CREATING A STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT SYSTEM The state Senate recently approved SB 1225, sponsored by Senator John Pippy (R-Allegheny), to assist counties and municipalities in responding to disasters. According to press reports, Mutual Aid Agreements are used to respond to manmade and natural disasters that require actions beyond the capacity of the municipality or county in which the incident has occurred. The bill establishes a statewide Mutual Aid Committee to oversee the implementation of a statewide mutual aid system. The legislation was drafted in conjunction with the Governor's Office, PEMA and the University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics and now goes before the House for consideration.

MEETINGS HELD ON BUILDING CODE REFORM The Senate Labor and Industry Committee has approved legislation, HB 1096, that will establish a technical review and advisory council to address updates to the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code. Hearings have been held with the Labor and Industry Committee and the Senate Local Government Committee to hear from local government officials, code enforcement officials, affected industry representatives and citizens to determine how implementation of the building code can be improved. The Labor and Industry Committee has also recently approved SR 263, that directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study relating to the $4.00 fee imposed on each construction and building permit issued under the Construction Code Act. The fees were established to fund education and training programs for municipal code officials and agencies that enforce the Code. The report will determine the effectiveness of the programs. The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee will report its findings to the General Assembly by the end of September.

HOUSE BILL WOULD PREVENT PRIVATE CITIZEN POLICE FORCES State Rep. Vince Biancucci, (D-Beaver), has introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that would prevent ordinary citizens from creating private police forces. The bill, HB 2382, would repeal an obsolete provision under Title 22 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes that allows ordinary citizens to form private police forces. A group of residents in Lawrence County formed a private police force and requested that it also be recognized in Beaver County. The Beaver County district attorney denied the group's request and the private police force subsequently started disbanding. Biancucci hopes to repeal the provision and prevent any further occurrences.

STATE SENATOR CALLS FOR STUDY OF UCC PERMIT FEE State Senator Mike Waugh (R-York) has introduced SR 263, which calls for the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study of the $4.00 construction and building permit fee levied under the Uniform Construction Code (UCC). Specifically, the resolution directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study of how much money has been raised by the $4.00 fee, how much is deposited in the two training accounts, and how the money in these accounts is actually being spent. The results are to be reported to the General Assembly by June 2008. The revenues from the fee are deposited into two accounts – the Municipal Code Official Training Account and the Construction Contractor Training Account, which were established to provide training programs for municipal officials and contractors. 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 05-15-2008 - 16:43:46 Track: Web Legislative Update General    HB 13   Readshaw Amends "Act encouraging landowners to make land and water areas available for recreational purposes by limiting liability in connection therewith" further providing for liability of landowners toward users, persons or property. Bill History: 06-28-07 G In the hands of the Governor 07-08-07 G Last day for Governor's action 06-30-07 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 11 ) HB 16   O'Brien, M Act prohibiting the increase of real property tax. Bill History: 01-10-07 H Filed 01-30-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance HB 17   Markosek Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) further defining "automated red light enforcement system" & "serious traffic violation"; & further providing for period of registration, person with disability plate & placard, etc. & for employer responsibilities. Bill History: 12-13-07 G In the hands of the Governor 12-23-07 G Last day for Governor's action 12-18-07 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 67 ) HB 43   Rubley Amends Title 27 (Environmental Resources) providing for uniform environmental covenants. Bill History: 12-13-07 G In the hands of the Governor 12-23-07 G Last day for Governor's action 12-18-07 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 68 ) HB 58   Killion Act providing for the acquisition of property by the state and local government units to mitigate flood hazards. Bill History: 01-22-07 H Filed 01-30-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government HB 68   Keller, M Amends the Local Tax Enabling Act further providing for collection of earned income taxes. Bill History: 01-23-07 H Filed 01-30-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance HB 71   Grucela Amends the Municipalities Planning Code, providing for notice to school district; and further providing for application for final approval. Bill History: 06-30-07 H Third consideration 06-30-07 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:200/N: 0) 06-30-07 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Local Government HB 72   Grucela Amends the Municipalities Planning Code providing for educational impact fee and assessment in certain school districts. Bill History: 01-30-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government 08-02-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Upper Mt. Bethe...House Local Government 08-02-07 H Public hearing held in committee House Local Government HB 78   Yudichak Act providing for State assistance grants to municipalities for regionalizing police operations; imposing powers and duties on the Center for Local Government Services; and making an appropriation. Bill History: 01-24-07 H Filed 01-30-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government HB 79   Scavello Act providing for the establishment of the Historic Preservation Incentive Grant Program for historic commercial and residential sites. Bill History: 01-25-07 H Filed 01-30-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Commerce HB 104   Oliver Act providing for police force augmentation grants; establishing the Police on Patrol Grant Program & the Police on Patrol Fund; & conferring powers and duties on the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Bill History: 01-30-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary 05-06-08 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House Judiciary 05-06-08 H Passed over in committee House Judiciary HB 105   Melio Amends the act re prohibiting employers from firing employees who lose time from employment in the line of duty as volunteer firemen, fire police, et al, prohibiting employers from terminating, disciplining or discriminating against employees. Bill History: 01-29-07 H Filed 01-30-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor Relations HB 113   Readshaw Amends the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority Act further providing for definitions; and providing for additional use of funds for financial assistance. Bill History: 01-30-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government HB 114   Readshaw Amends act re expenditure of funds by cities, boroughs, incorporated towns & townships for preparing plans for sewage disposal systems, etc.; further providing for definitions and for expenditure of fund. Bill History: 01-30-07 H Filed 01-30-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Resources and Energy HB 122   Boyd Amends the Tax Reform Code further defining "installment sales method of reporting" for purposes of the personal income tax; and providing for exclusion of fire department from requirements to pay realty transfer tax. Bill History: 01-30-07 H Filed 01-31-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance HB 131   Yewcic Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) prohibiting fees for police services. Bill History: 12-13-07 G In the hands of the Governor 12-23-07 G Last day for Governor's action 12-18-07 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 69 ) HB 221   Tangretti Act providing for the establishment of the Historic Preservation Incentive Grant Program for historic commercial and residential sites. Bill History: 10-24-07 S First consideration 10-29-07 S Set on the Senate Calendar 10-29-07 S Rereferred to Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Dev HB 222   Tangretti Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) providing for a loan program for local police agencies and EMS organizations funded by a bond issuance, etc and conferring powers and duties on the Sect of State and the LRB. Bill History: 05-21-07 H Laid on the table 06-06-07 H Removed from the table 06-06-07 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 237   Miller Amends the PA Construction Code Act further providing for application. Bill History: 05-29-07 H Public hearing held in committee House Labor Relations 05-30-07 H Meeting set for 11:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House Labor Relations 05-30-07 H Public hearing held in committee House Labor Relations HB 239   Miller Amends the Second Class Township Code further providing for connection to water system. Bill History: 05-08-08 S Laid on the table 05-08-08 S Removed from the table 06-02-08 S Set on the Senate Calendar HB 281   Petrone Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) further providing for pedestrians soliciting rides or business. Bill History: 12-11-07 H Set on the House Calendar 12-11-07 H Laid on the table 06-02-08 H Set on the Tabled Calendar HB 289   Readshaw Amends the PA Election Code further providing for expenses of county boards & of primaries & elections to be paid by counties, for the date of the general primary & for absentee electors files & lists. Bill History: 07-10-07 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:117/N: 85) 07-10-07 H Discussed in press conference - 7/10/07 07-14-07 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate State Government HB 292   DiGirolamo Amends the Workers' Compensation Act further defining "employe." Bill History: 10-22-07 H Third consideration 10-22-07 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:197/N: 0) 11-05-07 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Labor and Industry HB 306   Belfanti Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) repealing provisions relating to certain appeals from the PA Labor Relations Board. Bill History: 03-18-08 S First consideration 03-31-08 S Set on the Senate Calendar 03-31-08 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations HB 334   Vitali Amends Title 27 (Environmental Resources) providing for municipal climate change action plans and for grants to municipalities; and making an appropriation. Bill History: 02-07-07 H Filed 02-09-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Resources and Energy HB 364   Casorio Amends the Municipal Police Pension Law further providing for length of service for pension eligibility. Bill History: 02-09-07 H Filed 02-13-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government HB 366   George Act establishing the State Energy Office and an advisory council; and imposing duties on the State Energy Office. Bill History: 05-08-07 H Laid on the table 05-21-07 H Removed from the table 05-21-07 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 369   Fairchild Amends the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act further providing for the payment of death benefits to members of emergency personnel teams. Bill History: 06-30-07 G In the hands of the Governor 07-10-07 G Last day for Governor's action 07-02-07 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 21 ) HB 397   Petri Amends the PA Municipalities Planning Code further providing for definitions; amending provisions relating to municipal capital improvements; and providing for development impact fees. Bill History: 02-13-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government 11-02-07 H Hearing set for 10:00 a.m., Middletown Twp ...House Local Government 11-02-07 H Public hearing held in committee House Local Government HB 419   Clymer Act to promote the general welfare & stimulate the economy of the Commonwealth by requiring that all government agencies purchase only flags manufactured in the U.S.; & imposing a penalty. Bill History: 11-14-07 S First consideration 11-19-07 S Set on the Senate Calendar 11-19-07 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations HB 420   Hickernell Amends the Main Street Act further providing for the Main Street Program. Bill History: 06-11-07 H Third consideration 06-11-07 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:195/N: 0) 06-14-07 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Community, Economic & Recreational D HB 428   Moyer Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) further providing for requirements for governmental access to certain electronic communications. Bill History: 02-13-07 H Filed 02-26-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary HB 443   Mahoney Act requiring certain records of the State & its political subdivisions, authorities & agencies & other public bodies to be open for examination, inspection., etc., establishing the PA Public Records Office & making a repeal. Bill History: 11-19-07 H Discussed in Committee Meeting House Intergovernmental Affairs 12-03-07 H Set on the House Calendar 12-03-07 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 456   Kauffman Amends The Second Class Township Code further providing for competitive bidding of contracts. Bill History: 02-15-07 H Filed 03-06-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government HB 458   Kauffman Amends The Second Class Township Code further providing for appropriations for hospitals and for tourism promotion agencies. Bill History: 02-15-07 H Filed 03-06-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government HB 463   Yudichak Amends the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act further providing for Underground Storage Tank Pollution Prevention Program. Bill History: 02-15-07 H Filed 02-26-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Resources and Energy HB 467   Dally Act providing for constitutional convention with limited powers; for a referendum on the question; for the selection of delegates; etc., providing for a referendum on the convention's report; and making an appropriation. Bill History: 04-17-07 H Voted from committee with request to re-ref...House Appropriations Government ions 04-17-07 H Reported with request to re-refer to State ...House Appropriations 04-17-07 H Rereferred to House State Government HB 493   Steil Amends the PA Construction Code Act providing for the Uniform Construction Code Advisory Council, and further providing for penalties. Bill History: 05-29-07 H Public hearing held in committee House Labor Relations 05-30-07 H Meeting set for 11:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House Labor Relations 05-30-07 H Public hearing held in committee House Labor Relations HB 496   George Amends the Radiation Protection Act further providing for definitions, for powers of EQB, for nuclear facility & transport fees, for creation of special funds, for response program & transportation of radioactive materials & making repeals. Bill History: 07-09-07 G The Governor's Office has announced HB 496 has not been signed by the Governor 07-13-07 G Last day for Governor's action 07-13-07 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 31 ) HB 507   McCall Act providing for the regulation of home improvement contracts and for the registration of certain contractors; prohibiting certain acts; providing for penalties; establishing the Home Improvement Guaranty Fund & providing for claims. Bill History: 05-24-07 H Removed from the table 06-05-07 H Set on the House Calendar 06-05-07 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 554   Dally Amends the Municipal Police Pension Law providing for part-time service credit. Bill History: 02-26-07 H Filed 03-06-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance HB 616   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: 02-28-07 H Filed 03-06-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Prepare HB 627   Hickernell Amends The Second Class Township Code further providing for investment of township funds. Bill History: 02-28-07 H Filed 03-06-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government HB 639   Cappelli Act requiring municipal retirement systems to pay annual postretirement adjustments to certain retired municipal employees; & providing for financing of these adjustments & for administration of reimbursements for these adjustments. Bill History: 03-06-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance 10-03-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50 Irvis...House Finance 10-03-07 H Laid on table in committee House Finance HB 649   Dally Act providing for a constitutional convention with limited powers; providing for a referendum on the question; etc; providing for a referendum on the convention's report; and making an appropriation. Bill History: 04-17-07 H Voted from committee with request to re-ref...House Appropriations Government ions 04-17-07 H Reported with request to re-refer to State ...House Appropriations 04-17-07 H Rereferred to House State Government HB 661   Boyd Amends the Second Class Township Code further providing for intergovernmental cooperation, joint ownership and maintenance. Bill History: 09-17-07 H Laid on the table 10-15-07 H Removed from the table 10-15-07 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 668   Saylor Amends The Second Class Township Code providing for the establishment of fire and emergency medical services. Bill History: 03-05-07 H Filed 03-09-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government HB 708   Yudichak Amends The Fiscal Code further providing for ranking of local government capital project loan applications. Bill History: 06-27-07 H Third consideration 06-27-07 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:199/N: 1) 07-03-07 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Local Government HB 720   Kenney Act establishing the Clean Indoor Air Act; imposing duties upon the Department of Health; imposing penalties; and making a related repeal. Bill History: 03-08-07 H Filed 03-09-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Health and Human Services HB 749   Boyd Amends the PA Municipalities Planning Code further providing for implementation agreements. Bill History: 12-12-07 H Laid on the table 12-13-07 H Removed from the table 12-13-07 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 756   Saylor Amends the Local Tax Enabling Act further providing for delegation of taxing powers and restrictions. Bill History: 03-12-07 H Filed 03-19-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance HB 759   Saylor Amends the Administrative Code permitting the PA State Police to charge certain municipalities for certain services. Bill History: 03-12-07 H Filed 03-29-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government HB 768   Grucela Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) further providing for municipal police education and training. Bill History: 05-07-07 H Second consideration 05-07-07 H Over in House 05-07-07 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 773   Argall Amends the Administrative Code further providing for disposition of unserviceable personal property; and providing for disposition of surplus vehicles to qualified municipalities. Bill History: 06-20-07 H Second consideration 06-20-07 H Over in House 06-20-07 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 780   Staback Amends PA Municipalities Planning Code further providing for appointment, term & vacancy of commission members, for conduct of business, for interpretation of subdivision & land development ordinances; for approval of plats; & jurisdiction. Bill History: 04-02-08 S First consideration 04-28-08 S Set on the Senate Calendar 04-28-08 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations HB 792   George Act authorizing municipalities and the DEP to conduct sewage sludge testing on certain lands; and providing for reports to the General Assembly. Bill History: 01-30-08 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 01-30-08 H Removed from the table 01-30-08 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 816   Boyd Amends the PA Construction Code Act further providing for administration and enforcement. Bill History: 03-18-08 H Laid on the table 03-31-08 H Removed from the table 03-31-08 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 846   Stevenson Amends the PA Municipalities Planning Code defining "mailed notice" and providing for mailed notice in certain proceedings. Bill History: 02-04-08 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 02-04-08 H Removed from the table 02-04-08 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 868   Kauffman Amends the PA Construction Code Act further providing for applicability of act to swimming pools and spas. Bill History: 05-29-07 H Public hearing held in committee House Labor Relations 05-30-07 H Meeting set for 11:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House Labor Relations 05-30-07 H Public hearing held in committee House Labor Relations HB 891   Micozzie Amends Title 53 (Municipalities) prohibiting municipalities from imposing fees for police services. Bill History: 03-20-07 H Filed 03-22-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary HB 902   Geist Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) further providing for applicability and uniformity of law and for disposition and use of liquid fuels and fuels tax. Bill History: 06-30-07 H Third consideration 06-30-07 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:198/N: 2) 06-30-07 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Transportation HB 904   Freeman Amends the PA Municipalities Planning Code adding provisions to authorize temporary development moratorium. Bill History: 12-11-07 H Laid on the table 12-12-07 H Removed from the table 12-12-07 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 906   Lentz Amends Volunteer Fire Co. & Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Act further defining "volunteer ambulance service;" further providing for guidelines & procedures, for award of grants, etc. & repealing an obsolete act. Bill History: 07-06-07 G Last day for Governor's action 06-28-07 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 10 ) 09-25-07 G Discussed in LBFC meeting Joint Legislative Budget & Finance C HB 920   Turzai Amends the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act further providing for powers and duties of municipalities; and prohibiting the taxation of earned income of nonresidents. Bill History: 03-15-07 H Filed 03-19-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance HB 934   Scavello Amends the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act further providing for powers and duties of counties. Bill History: 04-07-08 H Voted favorably from committee on House Appropriations 04-07-08 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 06-02-08 H Set on the House Calendar HB 970   Siptroth Amends the Second Class Township Code further providing for compensation of supervisors and for insurance. Bill History: 03-27-07 H Filed 03-29-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government HB 982   DePasquale Act establishing the Code Enforcement Challenge Grant Program; providing for the powers and duties of the Department of Community and Economic Development. Bill History: 04-01-08 H Third consideration 04-01-08 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:203/N: 0) 04-04-08 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Labor and Industry HB 983   Steil Amends "Act authorizing PA & local government units thereof to preserve, acquire or hold land for open space uses," further providing for acquisition of interests in real property, for local taxing options & exercise eminent domain. Bill History: 09-25-07 H Set on the House Calendar 09-25-07 H Laid on the table 06-02-08 H Set on the Tabled Calendar HB 1044   Cohen Amends Title 53 (Municipalities) further providing for powers & duties of the Municipal Police Officers' Education & Training Commission, for police training & for powers of home rule charter counties. Bill History: 05-12-08 S Set on the Senate Calendar 05-12-08 S Second consideration 06-02-08 S Set on the Senate Calendar HB 1096   Buxton Amends the PA Construction Code Act defining "council"; establishing the Uniform Construction Code Review and Advisory Council; and further providing for revised or successor codes and for training of inspectors. Bill History: 04-08-08 S First consideration 04-09-08 S Set on the Senate Calendar 04-09-08 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations HB 1131   Melio Amends the Second Class Township Code providing for the establishment of fire and emergency medical services. Bill History: 03-10-08 G In the hands of the Governor 03-20-08 G Last day for Governor's action 03-17-08 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 7 ) HB 1189   Perzel Act establishing & providing for the administration of the Commonwealth Officer Program and the Commonwealth Officer Fund; providing for duties of the Office of Attorney General; lapsing certain funds; and making an appropriation. Bill History: 10-17-07 H Removed from the table 10-17-07 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 01-16-08 H Press conference held HB 1206   Surra Amends the Administrative Code providing for the establishment & allocation of an additional municipal waste landfill disposal fee in the Department of Environmental Protection. Bill History: 07-11-07 H Removed from the table 09-26-07 H Set on the House Calendar 09-26-07 H Rereferred to House Rules HB 1280   Freeman Amends PA Municipalities Planning Code further defining "traditional neighborhood development"; further providing for grants of power to municipalities, for standards & conditions for development designations & for provisions. Bill History: 06-11-07 H Third consideration 06-11-07 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:195/N: 0) 06-14-07 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Local Government HB 1281   Freeman Amends the PA Appalachian Trail Act further providing for actions by municipalities and their powers and duties; and making editorial changes. Bill History: 05-14-08 S Third consideration 05-14-08 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 48/N: 2) 05-14-08 H Received as amended in House and rereferred House Rules HB 1286   Evans, D Act to provide from the General Fund for expenses of the Executive, Legislative & Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt & for the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2008. Bill History: 07-16-07 G In the hands of the Governor 07-26-07 G Last day for Governor's action 07-17-07 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 8A) HB 1323   Murt Amends the Fiscal Code further providing, in Local Gov't Capitol Project Loan Fund provisions, for assistance to municipalities. Bill History: 05-15-08 H Laid on the table 05-15-08 H Removed from the table 06-02-08 H Set on the House Calendar HB 1329   Kessler Amends PA Municipalities Planning Code providing for optional notice of ordinance or decision & procedural validity challenges; further providing for ordinance provisions & for jurisdiction of the zoning hearing board & court of common pleas. Bill History: 02-06-08 S First consideration 03-31-08 S Set on the Senate Calendar 03-31-08 S Laid on the table HB 1330   Kessler Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) further providing for appeals generally and for appeals from ordinances, resolutions, maps, etc. Bill History: 02-06-08 S First consideration 03-31-08 S Set on the Senate Calendar 03-31-08 S Laid on the table HB 1422   Carroll Amends Title 3 (Agriculture) codifying the Public Eating & Drinking Place Law & the Food Act; providing for protection of public health & for regs; requiring licensing; further providing for certification & farmer's market; & making repeals. Bill History: 05-06-08 S First consideration 05-12-08 S Set on the Senate Calendar 05-12-08 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations HB 1423   Hanna Amends Title 3 (Agriculture) adding definitions of "certified parking meter inspector" & "local government unit"; & providing for certified parking meter inspectors & for general testing & inspections. Bill History: 07-13-07 H Third consideration 07-13-07 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:195/N: 4) 07-16-07 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Consumer Protection & Prof. Licensur HB 1474   Eachus Act providing for location & operation of registered family child day care & certified group child day care in private residential homes & for issuance of certificates of occupancy for certification & registration purposes. Bill History: 01-15-08 H Third consideration 01-15-08 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:180/N: 14) 02-14-08 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Aging and Youth HB 1480   Manderino Act establishing Public Service Lawyers Loan Repayment Assistance Program to provide repayment assistance to qualified applicants employed by eligible organizations; and providing for powers and duties of PHEAA. Bill History: 06-04-07 H Filed 06-05-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary HB 1490   Eachus Amends Title 66 (Public Utilities) further providing for duties of the PA PUC; and providing for Statewide cable franchises and for municipal regulation of franchise holders of Statewide franchises. Bill History: 02-07-08 H Public hearing held in committee House Consumer Affairs 02-25-08 H Discussed in Budget Hearing with PA PUC House Appropriations 03-10-08 H Discussed in public hearing House Consumer Affairs HB 1525   Steil Amends the PA Municipalities Planning Code further providing for definitions, for comprehensive plans & for compliance by counties; providing for proposed ordinances; & further providing for impact fees & transportation capital improvement plans. Bill History: 11-20-07 H Laid on the table 11-21-07 H Removed from the table 11-21-07 H Rereferred to House Appropriations HB 1550   Levdansky Amends the Local Tax Enabling Act further providing for recapture of tax, for register of earned income, etc, for penalties and for costs of delinquent tax collection; making editorial changes; and making repeals. Bill History: 07-11-07 H Filed 07-13-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance 02-12-08 H Discussed in press conference HB 1589   Evans, D Act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 2007-2008; itemizing public improvement projects, furniture & equipment projects, etc., for preemption of local ordinances for DOC projects; & making appropriations. Bill History: 04-02-08 S Third consideration 04-02-08 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 47/N: 2) 04-02-08 H Received as amended in House and rereferred House Rules HB 1590   Markosek Amends Titles 53 (Municipalities), 74 (Transportation) & 75 (Vehicles) providing for minority & women-owned business participation; authorizing local taxation for public transportation assistance; repealing public transit assistance. Bill History: 07-17-07 G In the hands of the Governor 07-27-07 G Last day for Governor's action 07-18-07 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 44 ) HB 1622   Readshaw Amends Act extending benefits to police chiefs or heads of police depts. of political subdivisions who have been removed from bargaining units by PA Labor Relations Board further providing for salary of nonunion police officers. Bill History: 11-14-07 H Third consideration 11-14-07 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:182/N: 12) 11-19-07 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Labor and Industry HB 1649   Barrar Act providing for fluoridation of public water. Bill History: 11-01-07 H Removed from the table 11-01-07 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 05-12-08 H Press conference held