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Senate of Pennsylvania
SENATE DEMOCRATIC WRAP-UP FOR
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The Senate this week unanimously voted to reimburse school districts for the cost of mailing Act 72 notices to homeowners. Senate Bill 327 would provide $3 million to pay for up to two mailings informing homeowners of how to apply for a share of tax cuts provided by gaming revenue. The bill now goes to the House for approval. * * * By a vote of 40-7, the Senate passed Senate Bill 143, which would require school districts to enhance parent involvement by establishing a parent involvement program, parent involvement policy and parent involvement committee. The bill now goes to the House. * * * By a 45 to 0 vote, the Senate approved Senate Bill 607, which would specify the maximum principal amount of additional debt that could be incurred during the 2005-06 fiscal year for Capital Budget projects. The amounts reflect what Gov. Ed Rendell requested in his budget proposal. A Democratic amendment was added to the bill that assures the continuity of the Capital Budget funding throughout the budget process. The bill now goes to the House. # # # |