SB 33, PN 1230:
The bill
amends the Election Code by further for powers and duties of the
Secretary of the Commonwealth, for Voting Standards Development Board
and for restrictions on alteration of boundaries of election districts.
The Senate concurred in House amendments by a vote of 48-0.
HB 262, PN 1776: The legislation
creates the “Prescribed Burning Practices Act,”
which
is to encourage the continued use of prescribed burning as a land
management tool.
A vote of 48-0 was recorded.
SB 711, PN 1247: This bill amends Title 4 (Amusements) by
incorporating a number of legislative reform proposals that offer
clarification and to make changes related to the Race Horse Development
and Gaming Act. A vote of 47-1 was recorded.
SB 851, PN 1242:
The
legislation amends the Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance
Service Grant Act by stating which volunteer companies and services are
exempt from the Right-To-Know Law.
A vote of
47-1 was recorded.
SB 973, PN 1248:
The bill amends the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act to further
provide for procedures for registration as a contractor and for
prohibited acts. A vote of 48-0 was recorded.
SR 143, PN 1243: A Resolution proclaiming the week of July 12
through 18, 2009, as "Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week"
in Pennsylvania. Amendment A02427 was offered which changes the date to
July 19 through the 25th. The Senate agreed to the amendment
and the resolution was adopted.
Executive
Nominations
The
Senate approved the following nominations by a vote of 47-1:
Kenneth
Jarin, Board of Governors of the State System
Hon.
Barry C. Dozor, West Chester University
Jennifer
Y. Vandine, Magisterial District Judge of Sullivan/Wyoming Counties
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