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Friday, June 30, 2006
SB 1090, PN 1973: This bill would increase the state’s
minimum wage to $7.15 per hour by July 1, 2007. A vote of 38-11 was
recorded on concurrence.
SB 1181, PN 1981:
This bill would require that financial interest statements include a
list of all official votes from which the person abstained due to
receiving personal pecuniary benefit in those votes in excess of $1,300.
Sen. Mellow offered amendment A8769, which added language to reconcile
the bill with existing provisions of the Ethics Act and opinions issued
by the State Ethics Commission. The Senate agreed to the amendment, and
the bill went over as amended.
Saturday, July 1, 2006
HB 509, PN 4505:
This bill would give sole authority to the governing bodies of the 14
state system schools whether campus police officers are authorized to
carry firearms in the course of duty. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 1992, PN 4506:
This legislation amends the Fiscal Code, with regard to the Local
Government Capital Project Loan Fund. A vote of 49-0 was recorded. The
House having non-concurred in Senate amendments, the Senate insisted on
its amendments. A conference committee was appointed, consisting of the
following members: Sens. Brightbill, Wenger, and Fumo. A vote of 47-2
was recorded on adoption of the conference report.
HB 2328, PN 4463:
This
legislation would double the current maximum fines, as they are set out
in the Crimes Code, for certain offenses. This bill would also require
the Commission on Sentencing to adopt guidelines for fines. A vote of
47-2 was recorded.
HB 30, PN 33:
This legislation would provide for workers’ compensation payments to be
divided when there are children whose guardian is different from the
surviving widow or widower. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 456, PN 1074:
This bill would amend the Crimes Code to establish the offense of
terrorism and amend the Judicial Code to provide for terrorism
forfeiture. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 700, PN 4417:
This legislation would provide for lobbyist registration, regulation,
and disclosure. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 801, PN 4514:
This legislation would direct the Department of Health to establish a
Cervical Cancer Task Force to evaluate and make recommendations for
education and prevention of cervical cancer. Sen. Brightbill offered
amendment A9177, which codified the bill’s language in the
Administrative Code and added a provision regarding fees charged to
insurance companies. A vote of 49-0 was recorded on the bill as amended.
SB 865, PN 1242:
This bill would establish a domestic animal premises registration
program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture. A vote of
48-1 was recorded.
HB 1326, PN 4044:
This legislation would establish the At-Risk Elderly Wireless Emergency
Telephone Program. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 1641, PN 4392:
This legislation would amend the Fish and Vehicle Codes to provide for
boat and marine equipment forfeiture. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 1746, PN 4389:
This bill would increase prothonotary fees in Philadelphia; allow the
funding of gun and zone courts through such fees; provide funding for
the First Judicial District to use for the purchase, lease, and
maintenance of family court facilities; and change the sunset date on
the Access to Justice Act. A vote of 47-2 was recorded.
HB 1928, PN 4307:
This legislation would amend the Vehicle Code with regard to permits for
the movement of modular housing undercarriages on the return trip. This
bill would also assist domestic steel producers by permitting a “hot
box” to be hauled locally on state roads, provided it does not exceed
current weight allowances. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2295, PN 3734:
This bill would create a new specialty license plate for any person who
has received the Korean Defense Service Medal. Authorized by Congress
with
Public Law 107-314, this medal is awarded to service members who
have served in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea from 1954
to present. They must have flown sorties, been engaged in combat, or
been wounded or injured in the line of duty. A vote of 49-0 was
recorded.
HB 2545, PN 4515:
This legislation would make various amendments to the Municipal Code.
Sen. Fumo offered amendment A9147, A9135, and A9127, which added
language pertaining to the Philadelphia Parking Authority. A vote of
38-11 was recorded on these amendments, and a vote of 45-4 was recorded
on the bill as amended.
HB 2627, PN 4053:
This bill would clarify legislative intent in
Act 59 of 2005, which amended the Emergency and Law Enforcement
Personnel Death Benefits Act. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HR 357, PN 4488:
This concurrent resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission
to establish a task force on child safety. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 185, PN 4510:
This bill would amend the Public School Code with regard to nutritional
guidelines and wellness policies. Sen. Brightbill made a motion to
revert to a prior printer’s number (3723), and the Senate agreed to the
motion.
Sen. Mellow offered
amendment A8756, which would require last-best-offer arbitration for all
teacher contracts and prohibit teacher strikes in Pennsylvania (language
similar to
SB 910). This system is currently in use in Connecticut and would
prevent strikes for over 100 school districts with contracts expiring
this year. In recognition of the late hour, Sen. Mellow withdrew the
amendment, but asked for a commitment to bring the legislation to the
Senate floor in the fall.
Sen. Waugh offered
amendment A8873, which would stipulate that nutritional guidelines set
out in this legislation do not apply to fundraising efforts or
afterschool activities.
Sen. Rhoades offered
amendment A8991, which would require school districts to phase in higher
nutritional guidelines over the next three years and incorporate
physical education as a central part of the wellness policies to be
established. The Senate agreed to the Waugh and Rhoades amendments, and
a vote of 48-1 was recorded on the bill.
The House having
voted to non-concur in Senate amendments, the Senate insisted on its
amendments. A conference committee was appointed, consisting of the
following members: Sens. Brightbill, Rhoades, and Musto. A vote of 43-6
was recorded on adoption of the conference report.
SB 1222, PN 1963:
This bill would designate portions of U.S. Route 6 as the “Gateway to
the East” and “Gateway to the West.” As amended in the House, this
legislation would also grant AMFIRE Mining Company the right to remove
coal in certain areas in Cambria County. A vote of 49-0 was recorded on
non-concurrence in House amendments.
SB 300, PN 1986: This bill would make omnibus amendments to the
Tax Reform Code to incorporate elements of the state budget agreement,
including exemptions from the personal income tax for distributions and
contributions to a 529 tuition savings plan, changes to S-corporation
eligibility requirements, the continued phase-out of the capital stock
and franchise tax, among others. A vote of 49-0 was recorded on
concurrence.
SB 660, PN 1969:
This bill would amend Title 20 to codify, update, and improve laws
governing trusts in Pennsylvania. A vote of 49-0 was recorded on
concurrence.
SB 868, PN 1970:
This bill would amend the Forest Reserves Municipal Financial Relief
Law. A vote of 49-0 was recorded on concurrence.
HR 354, PN 4511:
This concurrent resolution designates the Garden of Reflection in Bucks
County as an official state memorial to victims of September 11. A vote
of 49-0 was recorded on concurrence.
HB 859, PN 4509:
This bill would make omnibus amendments to the Tax Reform Code, to
incorporate elements of the budget agreement, including establishing a
sales tax exemption for “clean rooms,” increasing the cap on the maximum
net operating loss deduction, shifting toward a greater emphasis on
sales for calculating taxable income for corporations, and increasing
the research and development tax credit. A vote of 49-0 was recorded on
concurrence.
SB 1188, PN 1985:
This bill would make changes to the State Lottery Law to incorporate
elements of the budget agreement, coordinating the PACE and PACENET
programs with the new federal Medicare Part D prescription drug
benefit. A vote of 49-0 was recorded on concurrence.
SB 651, PN 1987:
This bill would amend the Library Code and provide for the state public
library subsidy. A vote of 49-0 was recorded on concurrence.
SB 583, PN 1990:
This Democratic-sponsored bill would amend the Crimes Code to prohibit
convicted arsonists from becoming firefighters, expand the scope of
persons who can be found guilty or endangering the welfare of a child,
set a mandatory minimum fine for lying to officials, and expand the
definition of racketeering. A vote of 49-0 was recorded on concurrence.
SB 82, PN 1983:
This bill would be known as the American, Commonwealth and Military Flag
Act. A vote of 49-0 was recorded on concurrence.
SB 1179, PN 1982:
This bill would make amendments to the Pennsylvania Construction Code. A
vote of 49-0 was recorded on concurrence.
HB 804, PN 4503:
This bill would make various amendments to the Vehicle Code. A vote of
49-0 was recorded on concurrence.
SB 63, PN 1988:
This bill would require child protective agencies to keep a current
photo in their files for each child and permit soldiers serving overseas
to submit a signed affidavit in lieu of applying in person for a
marriage license. A vote of 49-0 was recorded on concurrence.
SB 599, PN 1991:
This bill would make several road designations. A vote of 49-0 was
recorded on concurrence.
HB 2383, PN 4459:
This legislation would require the Liquor Control Board’s Bureau of
Alcohol Education to prepare a report every two years on drinking at the
state’s colleges and universities. This bill would also permit an entity
located in a dry municipality to obtain a special occasion permit if the
municipality is supportive. A vote of 49-0 was recorded on concurrence.
SB 707, PN 1971:
This bill would amend the state Cosmetology Law. A vote of 49-0 was
recorded on concurrence.
SB 1169, PN 1756:
This Democratic-sponsored legislation would designate a portion of State
Route 279 as the “Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Joseph R. Pokorny, Jr.,
Memorial Highway.” A vote of 49-0 was recorded on concurrence.
SB 1055, PN 1992:
This bill would authorize the Department of General Services to accept a
donation of land and the Department of Transportation to grant the right
to remove coal to AMFIRE Mining Company. A vote of 49-0 was recorded on
concurrence.
Budget
HB 2499, PN 4513:
This is the 2006-2007 state budget bill. A vote of 28-21 was recorded on
adoption of the conference committee report.
HB 2504, PN 4465:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to The
Pennsylvania State University. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2505, PN 4466:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the University
of Pittsburgh. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2506, PN 4467:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to Temple
University. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2507, PN 4468:This
bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to Lincoln University.
A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2508, PN 4469:This
bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to Drexel University. A
vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2509, PN 4470:This
bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the University of
Pennsylvania. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2510, PN 4471:This
bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the Philadelphia
Health and Education Corporation. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2511, PN 4472:This
bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to Thomas Jefferson
University. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2512, PN 4473:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2513, PN 4474:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to Lake Erie
College of Osteopathic Medicine. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2514, PN 4475:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the
Philadelphia College of Optometry. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2515, PN 4476:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the
Philadelphia University of the Arts. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2516, PN 4477:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the Berean
Training School. A vote of 48-1 was recorded.
HB 2517, PN 4478:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the Johnson
Technical Institute. A vote of 48-1 was recorded.
HB 2518, PN 4479:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the Williamson
Free School. A vote of 48-1 was recorded.
HB 2519, PN 3699:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the Fox Chase
Institute of Cancer Research. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2520, PN 3700:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the Wistar
Institute. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2521, PN 3701:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the Central
Penn Oncology Group. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2522, PN 4480:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the Lancaster
Cleft Palate Clinic. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2523, PN 3703:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the Burn
Foundation of Greater Delaware Valley. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2524, PN 3704:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the Children’s
Institute of Pittsburgh. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2525, PN 3705:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2526, PN 3706:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the Beacon
Lodge Blind Services. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2527, PN 4481:
The bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the Carnegie
Museums of Pittsburgh. Sen. Wozniak offered amendment A9157, which would
have transferred these funds to competitive grant programs for museums
in Pennsylvania. A vote of 9-40 was recorded on the Wozniak amendment,
and a vote of 43-6 was recorded on the bill.
HB 2528, PN 4482:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the Franklin
Institute. A vote of 43-6 was recorded.
HB 2529, PN 4483:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the
Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences. A vote of 43-6 was recorded.
HB 2530, PN 4484:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the
African-American Museum in Philadelphia. A vote of 43-6 was recorded.
HB 2531, PN 4485:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the Everhart
Museum in Scranton. A vote of 43-6 was recorded.
HB 2532, PN 4486:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the Mercer
Museum in Doylestown. A vote of 43-6 was recorded.
HB 2533, PN 4487:
This bill would provide a non-preferred appropriation to the Whitaker
Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg. A vote of 43-6 was
recorded.
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