SR 270, PN 1698:
This resolution commemorates June 11, 2006, as “Delaware Valley Vietnam
Veterans Day.” A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
SB 238, PN 1771:
This bill would amend the Administrative Code of 1929 to require the
Department of State to charge a $5 per page fee for the authentication
of certain documents required in international adoption proceedings.
The current fee is $15 per page. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2319, PN 4052:
This legislation, known as the “Prohibition of Illegal Immigrant Alien
Labor on Assisted Projects Act,” would prohibit the use of illegal
immigrant labor on state-funded projects. Sen. Scarnati offered
amendment A7654, which was technical in nature. The Senate agreed to
the amendment, and a vote of 49-0 was recorded on the bill.
SB 1114, PN 1782:
The bill would increase the amount that a second-class township official
may receive as reimbursement for their attendance at a county
association’s annual or semi-annual meeting. A vote of 49-0 was
recorded.
HB 750, PN 841:
This bill would require that, in all counties, civil matters involving
amounts below $50,000 be submitted to arbitration before going to
trial. A vote of 48-1 was recorded.
SB 999, PN 1790:
This bill would make several changes to the state Election Code,
including several provisions that had been part of House Bill 1318,
which was vetoed by Gov. Rendell. The requirement that all voters
present identification, which had drawn criticism from several senators
and prompted Rendell’s veto, is not part of this piece of legislation.
This bill would make changes with regard to locating polling places,
absentee voting, posting notices of voters’ rights, and compensation for
election officials. A vote of 36-13 was recorded on concurrence in
House amendments.
