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HB 854, PN 4758
- The legislation establishes the Public Utility Confidential Security
Information Disclosure Protection Act. Sen. Brightbill offered A 10106
that clarifies language. The amendment was agreed to and the bill went
over in its order as amended.
HB 1112, PN 4821
- The legislation creates the offense of “Trafficking of Persons.” An
offense occurs if a person recruits, entices, harbors, or transports, or
provides or obtains by any means, another person, knowing that the other
person will be subjected to “forced labor or services.” A final vote of
48-0 was recorded.
HB 2001, PN 4759
- This bill prohibits price gouging during and within 30 days of the
termination of a state of disaster emergency declared by the Governor.
A final vote of 48-0 was recorded.
HB 2282, PN 4823
- This bill amends the Tax Reform Code to provide for an exemption from
the state income tax for emergency pay for members of the PA National
Guard on active state duty. A final vote of 48-0 was recorded.
HB 2738, PN 4760
- This bill would amend the Workers’ Compensation Act to provide for
resolution hearings, require workers’ compensation judges to set a
mandatory trial schedule, require mandatory mediation, reform the
Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board, and establish an Uninsured Employers
Guaranty Fund to provide benefits to injured workers whose employers did
not carry required coverage. A final vote of 48-0 was recorded.
HB 236, PN 1949
- The legislation amends the Independent Regulatory Review Act
to improve State rulemaking by creating procedures
to analyze the availability of more flexible regulatory approaches for
small businesses. A final vote of 37-11 was recorded.
HB 469, PN 4814
- The bill amends the Election Code providing for the date of
application for absentee ballots, for voting by absentee electors, for
canvassing of official absentee ballots and limiting contributions by
partnerships, limited partnerships and limited liability companies.
Sen. Mellow offered A10103 that is technical in nature. The amendment
was agreed to and the bill went over in its order as amended.
SB 642, PN 2184
- The legislation amends the Public School Code providing for changes
relating to authorizing a school district to purchase or acquire by
other means real property owned by a school director under certain
conditions. A final vote of 46-2 was recorded.
SB 647, PN 2185
- The bill amends Section 1209 of the Public School Code to add
certified registered nurse practitioners and physicians’ assistants to
the list of professionals who can perform the physical tests needed by
teachers in order to get their certification. A final vote of 48-0 was
recorded.
SB 1140, PN 1867
- The legislation adds a section Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial
Procedure) by establishing a central or regional booking fee. Sen.
Regola offered A10005 that establishes procedures for the use of the
fees through a countywide booking center plan. The amendment was agreed
to and the bill went over in its order as amended.
SB 1263, PN 1932
- This bill amends the Fiscal Code regarding property presumed to be
abandoned and unclaimed by a rural electric cooperative organized or
qualified to do business in this commonwealth. A final vote of 48-0 was
recorded.
SB 1285, PN 2123
- This legislation would amend Title 71 (State Government) by adding
language within Subsection 5302(b) - Creditable leaves of absence. The
new language cleans up who will be eligible for paid leave for the
purposes of serving as a full-time official or officer. Sen. Brightbill
offered A10007 that was technical in nature. The amendment was agreed
to and the bill went over in its order as amended.
HB 1902, PN 4662
- The bill amends the “Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste
Reduction Act” (Act 101 of 1988) to extend the sunset date for the
recycling fee. Currently, this fee will sunset on January 1, 2009. A
final vote of 48-0 was recorded.
HB 2134, PN 4816
- This bill would limit the collection of Social Security numbers by
state agencies and local governments, prohibit placing these numbers on
health insurance cards, and provide for duties of the Department of
Transportation. A final vote of 48-0 was recorded.
HB 2185, PN 4817
- The legislation amends The County Code by extending the time that a
county controller has to submit its annual financial reports to the
Department of Community and Economic Development from April 1 to July
1. A final vote of 44-4 was recorded.
HB 2667, PN 4418
- This bill amends the Housing Authorities Law, by further providing for
powers of the Authority and mixed-used projects. Sen. Piccola offered
A10033 that would limit any eminent domain powers of the Authority. The
amendment was agreed to and the bill went over in its order as amended.
HB 2670, PN 4712
- The legislation provides for the involuntary termination of parental
rights if the parent is convicted of certain enumerated crimes in which
their child is the victim. Sen. Greenleaf offered A9975 that directs
the department to provide a quarterly report to the Governor and the
General Assembly. The amendment was agreed to and the bill went over in
its order as amended.
HB 377, PN 1492
- The bill amends the Public School Code relating to the compulsory
school age for students attending public school in the City of
Philadelphia. Sen. Greenleaf offered A9995 that provides for clarifying
language. The amendment was agreed to and the bill went over in its
order as amended.
HB 881, PN 4711
- This bill would make several amendments to the Pennsylvania
Construction Code Act. Sen. Gordner offered A10112 that clarifies
register mail notifications. Sen. O’Pake offered A9937 that would
include a structure to grow mushrooms as an agricultural building. Both
amendments were agreed to and the bill went over in its order as
amended.
HR 795, PN 4644
– This resolution declares December 19, 2006 as Coal Miner’s Day in
Pennsylvania. A final vote of 49-0 was recorded.
Supplemental Calendars
HB 157, PN 2428
- This bill amends the County Code to provide penalties for failure to
remit hotel taxes and excise taxes imposed in certain counties of the
third class and to provide for an increased hotel room rental tax in
certain other third class counties. Sen. Brightbill made a motion that
the Senate insist in its amendments and that a conference committee be
appointed. A final vote of 48-0 was recorded. Sens. Brightbill,
Armstrong and Costa were appointed to the conference committee.
SB 1285, PN 2193
- This legislation would amend Title 71 (State Government) by adding
language within Subsection 5302(b) - Creditable leaves of absence. The
new language cleans up who will be eligible for paid leave for the
purposes of serving as a full-time official or officer. A final vote
of 48-0 was recorded.
HB 854, PN 4845
- The legislation establishes the Public Utility Confidential Security
Information Disclosure Protection Act. A final vote of 48-0 was
recorded.
HB 469, PN 4847
- The bill amends the Election Code providing for the date of
application for absentee ballots, for voting by absentee electors, for
canvassing of official absentee ballots and limiting contributions by
partnerships, limited partnerships and limited liability companies. A
final vote of 48-0 was recorded.
HB 2670, PN 4849
- The legislation provides for the involuntary termination of parental
rights if the parent is convicted of certain enumerated crimes in which
their child is the victim. A final vote of 48-0 was recorded.
Executive Nominations
The Senate
confirmed the following nominees. A final vote of 49-0 was recorded.
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Jesse
Bloom, State Board of Cosmetology
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Andrew
J. Behnke, MD, Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board
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Colonel Randall R. Marchi, Brigadier General, PA Army National Guard
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Steven
D. Irwin, Pennsylvania Securities Commission
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