SB 868, PN 1332: This bill would increase the payment in
lieu of taxes for forestlands owned by the state under the Forest
Reserves Municipal Financial Relief Law. Currently, the payment to
counties, townships, and school districts is 40 cents per acre. This
bill would increase the payment to $1.20 per acre. A vote of 49-1 was
recorded.
SB 178, PN 1374:
This legislation would amend the Crimes Victims Act of 1998 relating to
the crime of identity theft. Sen. Corman offered amendment A4252, which
would increase the membership of the Victims’ Service Advisory Committee
from 10 to 11 appointees. The Senate agreed to the amendment. The bill
was tabled, removed from the table, and placed on the next day’s
calendar.
SB 629, PN 1371:
This bill would amend the Crimes Code to add mass transit workers to the
list of officials and employees enumerated under the aggravated assault
law, which currently includes police officers, firefighters, teachers,
district attorneys, and others. A vote of 42-8 was recorded.
HB 1956, PN 3104:
This legislation would repeal the salary increase enacted for the
General Assembly, the Judiciary, and members of the Executive Branch.
All salaries will revert to levels that were in effect on July 6, 2005.
A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
