HB 1614, PN 2782: This bill amends the Fiscal Code to further
provide for the implementation language for the 2009-10 budget. It also
amends the Fiscal Code and Banking Code by giving the power of the State
Workers’ Insurance Board to increase the investment of assets from the
State Workers’ Insurance Fund in equities. It also changes the date in
which these terms will expire to June 30, 2010. A vote of 35-14 was
recorded.
SB 1033, PN 1481: This bill amends Title 4 (Amusements) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes related to the Gaming Act providing
authorization to the Gaming Board to permit the operation of table games
at various gaming venues in the Commonwealth. A vote of 29-20 was
recorded
SB 1088, PN 1482: This bill amends Title 4 (Amusements) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes related to the Race Horse Development
and Gaming Act and further provides for a declaration of exemption from
Federal laws prohibiting slot machines. A vote of 49-0 was
recorded.
HB 1416, PN 2772: This legislation is the 2009-10 general
appropriations act which spends $27.834 billion. The Senate concurred
in House amendments by a vote of 42-7.
SB 369, PN 1478:
The bill amends the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death
Benefits Act by requiring a death certificate be submitted within 90
days upon the death of a law enforcement officer, ambulance service or
rescue squad member, firefighter, certified hazardous material response
team or National Guard member. The bill further states who will receive
$100,000 upon the receipt of a death certificate of particular
individuals as well as an amount equal to the individual’s monthly
salary. The Senate concurred in House amendments by a vote of 49-0.
SR 153, PN 1327: This resolution urges Congress to pass legislation
that amends the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exclude youth
all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and snowmobiles from the lead
requirements of the act. The Senate agreed to the adoption.
Executive
Nominations
The
Senate approved the following nominations by a vote of 49-0:
Michelle
A Coleman, Esq., Environmental Hearing Board
Hon.
Michael L. Krancer, Environmental Hearing Board
Richard
P. Mather, Esq., Environmental Hearing Board
Thomas W.
Renwand, Esq., Environmental Hearing Board
L. Dennis
Martire, Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board
Tina S.
Williams, Public School Employees’ Retirement Board
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