SB 86, PN 1250: This bill further provides for the business
of selling or reselling of tickets over the internet. The Senate
concurred with the House amendments.
HB 1295, PN 2173:
The legislation amends the Fiscal Code to provide that all of the money
deposited in the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund
(Keystone Fund) in 2006-07 be transferred to the State System of Higher
Education. The bill also provides for the budget implementation language
and The Commonwealth Group Life Insurance Plan. Senator Earll offered
amendment A2655, which adds additional implementation language in
regards to the Tax Payer Relief Act. The Senate agreed to the amendment,
and the bill went over as amended.
HB 896, PN 2178:
The legislation allows wineries, which have the interest of promoting
Pennsylvania products and culture, to obtain a special permit for use at
wine, food and cultural expositions, as well as farmer markets. Senator
Rafferty offered amendment A2823 that adds clarifying language to
certain definitions. The Senate agreed to the amendment, and the bill
went over as amended.
Executive Nominations
The Senate confirmed
the following nominees by a vote of 49-0:
Jamie L.
Sheller, Esquire, Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
Geoffrey G.
Jordan, Board of Trustees of Norristown State Hospital
George
Gregory, Magisterial District Judge – Forrest/Warren Counties
