Community, Economic & Recreational Development 2013-2014

The Senate Community, Economic, and Recreational Development Committee met on September 23, 2014 and unanimously reported out the following:

As Amended

SR 408 (Greenleaf) – Urges DCED to promote an employee stock ownership initiative in an effort to promote business retention and growth in the Commonwealth.

As Committed

HB 1550 (Milne) – Amends Title 12 (Commerce and Trade), Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations) and Act 537 of 1955 (Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Act) to consolidate five existing business financing programs and places under the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA).


The Senate Committee on Community, Economic, and Recreational Development met on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 and unanimously reported out the following resolution:

As Committed

SR 283 (Scarnati) – This resolution directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study the current condition and future viability of gaming in the Commonwealth.


The Senate Community, Economic, and Recreational Development Committee met on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 and unanimously reported out the following:

As Amended

SR 183 (Yaw) – This resolution recognizes the economic and trade relations between Taiwan and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.