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HB 796, PN 4409 The
bill amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (PMC) by
eliminating the requirement that all municipalities participating in a
multimunicipal plan be contiguous. Thus, this would allow noncontiguous
municipalities to enter into a multimunicipal plan with other
municipalities that are within the same school district. The bill
clarifies Section 903(a). Members of the zoning hearing board shall hold
no other elected or appointed office in the municipality and adds new
language that no member of the board shall be an employee of the
municipality. A 50-0 vote was recorded.
HB 2437, PN 3448 The bill amends the Second Class Township
Code to increase the maximum number of persons permitted to serve on the
Recreation Board from seven to nine created by ordinance the Board of
Supervisors. A 50-0 vote was recorded.
HB 2724, PN 4382 The bill amends the Controlled Substance,
Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, making it a felony of the third degree to
manufacture methamphetamine in a structure where a minor is present. A
50-0 vote was recorded.
HB 2739, PN 4127 The legislation provides for restitution
for clean up of clandestine laboratories as part of a criminal
sentence. This term includes any location or site, buildings,
vehicles, etc., in which glassware, heating devices precursors or
related reagents or solvents are present which are intended to be used
to unlawfully manufacture a controlled substance. “Clean up” refers to
actions required to contain, collect, control, identify, disassemble,
remove or disperse substances in such clandestine laboratory, including
hazardous waste caused by such substances. Accordingly, upon conviction
of an offense under the Controlled Substance, Drug Device and Cosmetic
Act, relating to the manufacture of a controlled substance, the court
would be authorized to order the person to make restitution for the cost
incurred in the clean up of the clandestine laboratory used in the
manufacture of the drug. Cash shall include labor, equipment, and
supplies. A 50-0 vote was recorded.
SB 346, PN 1864 Currently, each person who files a
nominating petition for such positions shall pay for each petition at
the time of filing. The filing fee varies for various posts. This bill
removes the $5 fee for any positions within a borough, town or township
of the first class. The bill also provides that an automatic recount
take place when statewide candidate loses by .5% or less. A 50-0 vote
was recorded.
HB 2655, PN 3954 This legislation amends Title 18 by making
the penalty for theft of anhydrous ammonia a felony of the 2nd
degree punishable by a fine of up to $25,000 and up to 10 years
imprisonment.
Senator Kukovich attempted to amend this
bill. The amendment would prohibit public officials from having a
financial interest relating to gaming. Two motions were voted on to
stop the amendment from being considered.
Motion to recess for a Rules committee
meeting. A 28-22 vote was recorded.
Motion to table bill. A 28-22 vote was
recorded.
SB 1209, PN1862 This bill amends Section 1512 (General Rule)
of the Gaming Law to prohibit any executive-level State employee, public
official, party officer or immediate family member from having a
financial interest in or be employed, directly or indirectly, by any
manufacturer licensee, supplier licensee, licensed racing entity or
licensed gaming entity, or holding, affiliate, intermediary or
subsidiary company, or any applicant for such a license. The definition
of financial interest is also amended to strike the previous language
that allowed a 1% financial interest. Added though to the definition of
a financial interest is language stating that a financial interest shall
not include stock held in a mutual fund. The bill also allows greater
local zoning control over gaming locations, requires state police
background checks for board members and prohibits board members and
employees from holding or campaigning for public office. A 49-1 vote
was recorded.
There was a motion to
move the previous question on this bill by Sen. Corman. This seldom
used practice, cuts off debate, does not allow for amendments and calls
for an immediate vote. This was done to thwart Democratic efforts to
offer amendments that would strengthen the bill. A 28-22 vote, along
party lines was taken and the motion passed.
The Senate recessed to
the call of the president pro tempore by a vote of 28-22.
SB 1201, PN 1803 The legislation adds an exception to the
advertising and bidding requirements for real property owned by a
Borough, which will be sold to a non-profit museum or historical
society.
A3783 This
is a technical amendment. A 50-0 vote was recorded.
Executive
Nominations
The following nominees
were confirmed by the Senate. A 50-0 vote was recorded for each.
Duane Shuman, State Conservation Commission
Linda Osinupebi, Delaware County Board of Assistance
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