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SB 105, PN 922:
This
bill amends the Administrative Code dealing with the Environmental
Quality Board (board). It allows for the board to have an independent
counsel to assist the board in its review of proposed and final
rulemakings, and all other matters before the board. A vote of 47-1 was
recorded.
SB 467, PN 940:
The
legislation amends the Sunshine Act by increasing the penalty to $1,000
for the first offense and $2,000 for a second offense and subsequent
offenses plus the cost of prosecution. A vote of 48-0 was recorded.
SB 699, PN 745:
The
legislation amends the Judicial Code further providing for the
admissibility of statements when using the emotional distress exception
to the hearsay rule. A vote of 48-0 was recorded.
SB 537, PN 930:
This
bill amends Title 18, making it unlawful for any person to knowingly
purchase, sell, install or reinstall a fraudulent air bag on a motor
vehicle. Senator Greenleaf offered amendment A00604, which
changes the definition of offense by taking out purchase or sell. The
Senate agreed to the amendment as well as the bill as amended.
SR 91, PN 871:
The
Resolution urges the President and Congress to increase funding for
special education programs. The Senate agreed to the adoption of the
resolution.
Executive Nominations
The Senate confirmed
the following nominees by a vote of 48-0:
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