Post-Session Report 2011

Post Session Report: December 14, 2011

SB 638 PN 1828 (Ward): The legislation amends the Public Welfare Code to provide for mileage reimbursement for individuals being treated for methadone addiction The bill was unanimously concurred. SB 957 PN 1804 (Tomlinson): The bill amends the Osteopathic Medical...

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Post Session Report: December 13, 2011

HB 210, PN 2503:  The legislation amends the Family Caregiver Support Act to permit reimbursements for non-relative caregivers, and removes language that a caregiver must live with the care recipient in order to qualify for reimbursement.  A vote of 50-0 was recorded....

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Post Session Report: December 12, 2011

HB 715, PN 729 (Hickernell) – Amends “The Local Tax Collection Law” to provide for the collection of municipal taxes by a county treasurer in third through eighth class counties.  A vote of 50-0 was recorded SB 730, PN 1822 (Gordner) – The bill amends the Second Class...

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Post Session Report: December 7, 2011

HB 242 PN 2815 (Everett): Amends the Liquor Code (Title 47) to create a limited distillery license and grant new privileges to current retail licensees. Senator Williams offered Amendment A07073 which would have removed an exemption to a specific winery. The amendment...

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Post Session Report: December 6, 2011

SB 775, PN 1826:  This bill amends Title 44 (Law and Justice) to expand the list of eligible criminal offenses for which DNA testing is required, require the immediate purging of the DNA records of exonerated individuals, ensure the privacy and proper use of DNA...

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Post Session Report: December 5, 2011

SB 539, PN 545 (Rafferty) – This bill would amend Title 75 as it pertains to driving under the influence.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB 775, PN 1602 (Pileggi) – This bill amends Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to expand the list...

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Post Session Report: November 16, 2011

SB 390 PN 1793 (Brubaker) The bill would create a vehicle classification of “custom farm service implement of husbandry” and provide an exemption from registration for this vehicle class when operated within the increased distance limitation of 50 miles between...

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Post Session Report: November 15, 2011

SB 390, PN 1681:  This bill amends Title 75 (Vehicles) by creating a vehicle classification of “custom farm service implement of husbandry” and provides an exemption from registration for this vehicle class when operated within the increased distance limitation of 50...

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Post Session Report: November 14, 2011

SB 473, PN 468 (Vance) – This legislation would amend Title 30 (Fish) to reduce the days deployed service requirement necessary to qualify for a one-dollar resident fishing license.   A vote of 49-0 was recorded. SB 853, PN 870 (Baker) – This legislation would amend...

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Post Session Report: November 1, 2011

SB 444, PN 1737 – This bill amends the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act by increasing the prize limits for games, and making several additional changes.  A vote of 46-4 was recorded. HB 563, PN 619 – This bill amends Title 75 by creating an exemption for land...

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