SB826, PN1609:
This bill would amend Title 24, the PA Education Code and Title 71, the
PA State Government Code, and would provide
that an employer’s
contribution rate on behalf of active members shall be no less than 5
percent for each fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2008, and each fiscal
year thereafter. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB296, PN2873:
This bill would amend Title 18, PA Crimes Code, to increase the amount
of the bad check service charge permitted from $20.00 to $50.00. A vote
of 49-0 was recorded.
SB778, PN1581:
This act would
provide for long-term care patient access to pharmaceuticals; and confer
powers and duties on the State Board of Pharmacy.
A vote of 49-0 was
recorded.
Special Session on Energy:
SB25, PN16:
This bill would
amend the
Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act of 2004 to remove certain
energy sources from Tier II, such as by-products of the pulping process
and wood manufacturing process, including bark, wood chips, sawdust and
lignin in spent pulping liquors. These would be considered a Tier I
energy source that already included energy derived from cellulosic waste
material.
Senator Waugh
offered Amendment A04638 that clarifies certain definitions as
well as directs the PA Public Utility Commission to annually increase
the percentage share of Tier I alternative energy sources required to be
sold by an electric company or supplier.
The Senate agreed to
the amendment and the bill went over as amended.
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