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HB 2380, PN 3942:
This bill would amend the General Appropriation Act of 2005 to provide
additional funding to the counties for full-time district attorneys.
This bill would also add funds for the Homeowner’s Emergency Mortgage
Assistance Program and the Merchant Marine World War II Veterans Bonus
Fund. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
SB 214, PN 206:
This bill would allow municipal police officers to charge a $35 fee when
executing a warrant that results in the payment of fines. A vote of
49-0 was recorded.
HB 601, PN 3940:
This legislation
would amend the
Vehicle Code to ensure that the cost of blood alcohol testing is borne
by the convicted individual or requesting authority when the person is
not convicted in DUI cases. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
SB 1050, PN 1750:
This legislation would require that vehicle manufacturers notify new car
purchasers about the presence of an event data recorder (black box) in
the vehicle they are purchasing. Sen. Madigan offered amendment A7497,
which would add a legislative intent section, give car makers an
additional year to comply, require car buyers to sign a document
acknowledging the disclosure, allow use of the information in certain
legal proceedings, and prohibit the use of the data by auto insurers for
setting rates. A vote of 47-2 was recorded on the amendment, and the
bill went over as amended.
SB 1069, PN 1714:
This bill would establish the Innocence Commission of Pennsylvania
to study and
evaluate the underlying causes of wrongful convictions as they occur in
the state. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
SB 713, PN 1736:
This legislation would require consumers to opt-in for listing in any
cellular phone provider’s directory. A vote of 49-0 was recorded on
concurrence in House amendments.
SB 881, PN 1738:
This bill would prohibit, with several exceptions, the use of eminent
domain for private purposes. A vote of 49-0 was recorded on concurrence
in House amendments.
Executive
Nominations
The Senate confirmed
the following nominees. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
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Lynette A.
Horrell, C.P.A., State Board of Accountancy
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Pioquinto “Skip”
Voluntad, Pennsylvania Council on Aging
- Leonard L.
Lichvar, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
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