HB 1109, PN 2984:
This bill would amend Title 30 (Fish) further providing for one-day
nonresident/tourist and resident fishing licenses. This bill would
affect agents who issue licenses as well as the associated fees. A vote
of 47-2 was recorded. A motion was made to reconsider the vote and it
was granted. A vote of 46-3 was recorded.
SB 1135, PN 1647:
This bill amends Title 75, Vehicle Code, by changing the certification
for radar and speedometers. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
SB 317, PN 1653:
The legislation amends the Election Code providing for filing fees,
certificates of filing, use of public buildings, organization of
state committee, objections to nomination petitions, and for absentee
electors. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 1627, PN 2981:
This bill authorizes the lease of land with the bed of the Delaware
River in the City of Philadelphia to VTE Philadelphia, LP. A vote of
49-0 was recorded.
HB 1877, PN 2574:
This legislation will allow for Dauphin County to increase its hotel
room tax from 3% to 5%. A vote of 45-4 was recorded.
HB 1961, PN 2832:
The bill amends the Child Protective Services Law relating to background
checks by requires all applicants for employment to child care
facilities to obtain a federal criminal history record information among
other aspects. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
SB 648, PN 1486:
This legislation authorizes land conveyances in Ligonier Borough,
Westmoreland County; the City of Connellsville, Fayette County; the City
of Allentown, Lehigh County and Bensalem Township, Bucks County and
Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HR 410, PN 2503:
The resolution
designates December
19, 2007, as “Coal Miner’s Day” in Pennsylvania. The Senate agreed to
the adoption.
Special Session
SB 22, PN 47:
This bill amends the Alternative Fuels Incentive Act (Act 178 of 2004)
to increase the reimbursement for the production of renewable fuels,
provides funding for education and provides for biodiesel production
incentives. A vote of 40-9 was recorded.
SB 1, PN 48:
This bill, the “Alternative Energy Investment Act,” would provide
funding for investments in Pennsylvania businesses developing
alternative energy technologies; pollution-control technology projects;
grants and loans to businesses, non-profits, and municipalities
undertaking clean energy and alternative energy production projects; and
consumer home energy grants, reimbursements, and rebates. This
legislation would also provide for an alternative energy production tax
credit program. A vote of 44-5 was recorded.
SB 36, PN 32:
This bill creates the “Biodiesel Study and Production Incentive Act,”
that would require that all diesel fuel sold or offered for sale in
Pennsylvania contain at least 2 percent biodiesel by volume. A vote of
42-7 was recorded.
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