POST SESSION REPORT (April 18, 2006)
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PASSED THE SENATE

 

SB 513, PN 1654:  This bill amends the Act of May 1, 1933 (P.L. 103, No. 69), also known as the Second Class Township Code.  The bill removes “assessors” as an elected office of these municipalities, and changes it to an appointment to be filled by the township supervisors.  Senator Gordner offered amendment A7317 that removes provisions for appointing assessors and restores original language.  The Senate agreed to the amendment, and the bill went over as amended.

SB 514, PN 1676:  This bill amends the Act of May 21, 1943 (P.L., 571, No. 254), also known as The Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law.  The bill removes “assessors” as an elected office of second class townships, and changes it to an appointment to be filled by the township supervisors.  Senator Gordner offered amendment A7316 that removes language for appointment of assessors.  The Senate agreed to the amendment, and the bill went over as amended.

SB 703, PN 847:  This bill amends Title 75 as it pertains to motorists’ responsibilities.  A vote of 48-0 was recorded.

SB 935, PN 1226:  This bill amends the Crimes Code by adding a section relating to the offense of “failure to provide identification to law enforcement authorities”.  Senator Costa offered amendment A5962 that does not compel a person to answer any questions when being detained for the purpose of providing identification.  Senator Corman offered amendment A7341 that is technical in nature.  The Senate agreed to the amendments, and the bill went over as amended.

SB 957, PN 1550:  This bill amends the Crimes Code to add a section relating to the new criminal offense of “robbery on the premises of a financial institution”.  Senator Waugh offered amendment A7338 that clarifies language regarding robbery of financial institutions.  The Senate agreed to the amendment, and the bill went over as amended.

SB 1150, PN 1679:  This bill amends the Crimes Code establishing the offense of protesting at a commemorative service.  A vote of 48-0 was recorded.

SB 707, PN 1674:  This bill amends the Cosmetology Law to add definitions, provide various licensing requirements, and substitute the term “salon” for the term “shop” throughout the act.  Senator Erickson offered amendment A7223 that restores required hours of education back to current levels.  The Senate agreed to the amendment, and the bill went over as amended.

Executive Nominations

The Senate confirmed the following nominee.  A vote of 48-0 was recorded.

  • Tina B. Williams, Public School Employees’ Retirement Board

 

 

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