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HB 700, PN 4887
- This bill is the Lobbying Accountability Act. It provides for the
registration, regulation and disclosure of all lobbying activities. This
bill passed the Senate unanimously but there was an error in the
drafting process. The House made the correction and sent the bill back
to the Senate. This represents the corrective reprint. A final vote of
48-0 was recorded on concurrence.
SB 862, PN 2218
- This bill re-enacts the Senate version of the Gaming Reform with
compromised changes that include elimination of suppliers. The House
amended this version to include deletion of a definition of “associated
area”, deletion of the section on “Reparian Rights” and further
requiring casinos to comply with local ordinance banning indoor smoking
(rather than statewide) and language pertaining to contributions from
applicants for horse racetrack licenses. A final vote of 48-0 was
rcorded on concurrence.
SB 1237, PN 2221
- The bill authorizes the Department of General Services to grant and
convey certain lands in Lackawanna County, Lancaster County, Tioga
County, and to lease land in Philadelphia County. This bill was amended
in the Senate Rules to eliminate sections regarding the sale of
waterfront property in Philadelphia and allows for gaming establishments
in certain areas of Philadelphia if the licenses are granted. A final
vote of 48-0 was recorded on concurrence.
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