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HB 842, PN 2347:
This legislation would make changes to the Public School Code as part of
the budget agreement, setting basic and special education funding levels
for the state’s public schools, expanding the Educational Improvement
Tax Credit program, establishing a new pre-kindergarten funding program,
providing additional funding for the Accountability Block Grant program,
establishing procedures for students in the Duquesne School District, as
well as other provisions. A vote of 41-7 was recorded on adoption of the
conference report.
HB 1286, PN 2346:
This is the General Fund appropriations bill. It would appropriate
$27.16 billion in spending for the fiscal year 2007-2008. A vote of 46-2
was recorded on adoption of the conference report.
SB 97, PN 1327:
This legislation would make changes to the Tax Reform Code as part of
the budget agreement, including creation of two new tax credit programs:
one to encourage farmers to utilize agricultural best practices and
another to attract filmmakers to Pennsylvania. A vote of 45-3 was
recorded on concurrence.
HB 1631, PN 2345:
This bill,
the Pennsylvania Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund Capital
Budget Itemization Act of 2007, would authorize projects to be funded
from a 5 percent tax on casinos’ gross terminal revenues. Sen. Rhoades
offered amendment A3139, which would have added funding for a proposed
cargo airport to be located in Luzerne County. A vote of 4-44 was
recorded on the amendment. After the Rhoades amendment was defeated, a
vote of 31-17 was recorded on the bill.
SB 929, PN 1312:
This bill would appropriate funds to the Pennsylvania State University
for the fiscal year 2007-2008. A vote of 46-2 was recorded on
concurrence.
SB 930, PN 1313:
This bill would appropriate funds to the University of Pittsburgh for
the fiscal year 2007-2008. A vote of 46-2 was recorded on concurrence.
SB 934, PN 1314:
This bill would appropriate funds to the University of Pennsylvania for
the fiscal year 2007-2008. A vote of 46-2 was recorded on concurrence.
SB 947, PN 1315:
This bill would appropriate funds to the Lancaster Cleft Palate for the
fiscal year 2007-2008. A vote of 46-2 was recorded on concurrence.
SB 953, PN 1316:
This bill would appropriate funds to the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
for the fiscal year 2007-2008. A vote of 40-8 was recorded on
concurrence.
SB 954, PN 1317:
This bill would appropriate funds to the Franklin Institute Science
Museum for the fiscal year 2007-2008. A vote of 40-8 was recorded on
concurrence.
SB 955, PN 1318:
This bill would appropriate funds to the Academy of Natural Sciences for
the fiscal year 2007-2008. A vote of 40-8 was recorded on concurrence.
SB 956, PN 1319:
This bill would appropriate funds to the African-American Museum in
Philadelphia for the fiscal year 2007-2008. A vote of 40-8 was recorded
on concurrence.
SB 957, PN 1320:
This bill would appropriate funds to the Everhart Museum in Scranton for
the fiscal year 2007-2008. A vote of 40-8 was recorded on concurrence.
SB 958, PN 1321:
This bill would appropriate funds to the Mercer Museum in Doylestown for
the fiscal year 2007-2008. A vote of 40-8 was recorded on concurrence.
SB 959, PN 1322:
This bill would appropriate funds to the Whitaker Center for Science and
Arts in Harrisburg for the fiscal year 2007-2008. A vote of 40-8 was
recorded on concurrence.
SB 548, PN 1299:
This bill would amend the Insurance Company Law of 1921 to provide for
requirements of long-term care partnership policies. A vote of 48-0 was
recorded on concurrence.
SB 413, PN 1276:
This bill would amend the Second Class County Code to exclude signs or
structures that support signs from being assessed as real property for
the purpose of taxation. A vote of 46-2 was recorded on concurrence.
SB 466, PN 1297:
This legislation would amend the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act to
exempt certain temporary structures and pole barns used at agricultural
fairs. A vote of 48-0 was recorded on concurrence.
SB 246, PN 1326:
This bill, known as the Smoke Free Pennsylvania Act, would prohibit
smoking in most enclosed areas. The following places would be exempted:
private homes and automobiles; retail tobacco businesses and cigar bars;
designated smoking rooms in a hotel or motel; workplaces of any
manufacturer, importer, or wholesaler of tobacco products; private
clubs; and special events for promoting tobacco products. This bill, in
its current form, would not prevent local municipalities from enacting
tougher legislation.
Sens. Pileggi and
Costa called for a negative vote on concurrence, asking that members
reject this version of the bill and send it to conference committee.
Sen. Greenleaf asked for a positive vote, noting that the House-passed
version of this legislation would still allow some exemptions and that a
conference committee would delay final action until the fall.
A vote of 13-36 was
recorded on concurrence. Having non-concurred in House amendments, the
Senate authorized a conference committee.
At this time and in
accordance with Senate Rule 8(d), a vote of 48-1 was recorded on
adopting a motion setting forth the need to adjourn later than 11 p.m.
HB 1295, PN 2349:
This bill would amend the Fiscal Code, setting out budget implementation
language, providing for state employees group life insurance, and
providing for the State System of Higher Education. A vote of 48-0 was
recorded on concurrence.
HB 1590, PN 2342:
This is the transportation funding reform bill. It would provide an
average of $940 million in new funding for mass transit, roads, and
bridges over the next 10 years. It would establish a dedicated, stable
source of funding for mass transit, and it would also provide for the
eventual tolling of Interstate 80. A vote of 30-19 was recorded.
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