SB 527 PN 911 (Aument): This bill amends the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L. 177, No.175) known as the Administrative Code to create the independent Office of Inspector General. The bill was approved 37-12.
SB 553 PN 949 (Rafferty): This bill amends Title 75 (Vehicle Code) to make changes to the ignition interlock law to allow for a person to be subject to mandatory suspension of operating privileges related to Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition. Senator Rafferty offered Amendment A01924, which would amend when provisions of the bill go into effect. The amendment was agreed to and the bill went over as amended.
HB 1071 PN 1270 (Farry): This bill prohibits a political subdivision from imposing a ban, fee, surcharge or tax on a recyclable plastic bag supplied by a retail establishment. The bill was approved 28-21.