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SR 237, PN 1568:
This resolution designates the month of March as “Kidney Cancer
Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. A vote of 47-0 was recorded.
SB 969, PN 1554:
This legislation would amend the Liquor Code by mandating Responsible
Alcohol Management Program (RAMP) training for bar owners who have
underage drinking violations. The bill would also expand the list of
those entities that may apply for a special occasion permit. Lastly,
the bill would make an exception to the Liquor Control Board’s noise
regulations for Philadelphia restaurants located in historic buildings.
A vote of 48-0 was recorded on concurrence in House amendments.
HB 200, PN 3732:
This bill would establish the Ounce of Prevention Program to fund
community-based efforts that would provide intensive home visits for
at-risk families with young children. This program would build on
successful existing programs such as Healthy Families, Parents as
Teachers, and Head Start and attempt to fill service gaps. Under the
Ounce of Prevention Program, home visitors would be either registered
nurses or individuals qualified under Head Start and Early Head Start.
The Department of Public Welfare would administer the program. A vote
of 48-0 was recorded.
SB 917, PN 1625:
This legislation would amend the Real Estate Appraisers Certification
Act to add the new categories of “licensed appraiser” and “appraiser
trainee.” Sen. Mellow offered amendment A6898, which was technical in
nature. The Senate agreed to the amendment, and the bill was
re-referred to Appropriations.
SB 1000, PN 1626:
Known as the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, this bill would
provide for the regulation of home improvement contracts and the
registration of contractors with the state Bureau of Consumer
Protection. Sen. Tomlinson offered amendment A6876, which made several
changes to the bill, including removing subcontractors, providing for
public Internet access to registration information, and precluding local
contractor registration. The Senate agreed to the amendment, and the
bill went over as amended.
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