LIBERTY BELL CHAPTER 266, VIETNAM
VETERANS OF AMERICA
July 20, 2015,
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Since our last Chapter Board Meeting on June 15, 2015, the
following bills and items of concern from a legislative point of view have
come, or are pending, before the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania General Assembly
(House and Senate) and the U.S. Congress
(House and Senate) for action. Any items
pending as of the last meeting, but that had no action taken on them since the
last meeting, are not included in this report, unless they were inadvertently
omitted from the previous report.
PA GENERAL ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE:
For the PA Senate Calendar, see:
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/SC/SC/0/RC/CAL.HTM
For the PA House of Representatives Calendars, see:
and
PA HOUSE VETERANS AFFAIRS &
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE HEARINGS:
PA SENATE VETERANS AFFAIRS &
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE
FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE HEARINGS:
U.S. House Committee on Veterans
Affairs
July 22, 2015 - To Receive the Secretary’s Testimony regarding the
Pending VA Health Care Budget Shortfall and System Shutdown
July 22, 2015 - Markup of Pending Legislation
July 21, 2015 - Lack of Oversight of Interagency Agreements - VA
Procurement Failures Continued
Jul 15, 2015 - Exploring VA’s Administration of Individual
Unemployability Benefits
Jul 15, 2015 -Markup H.R. 1994
Jul 14, 2015 - “Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 272; H.R. 353; H.R. 359;
H.R. 421; H.R. 423; H.R. 1356; H.R. 1688; H.R. 1862; H.R. 2464; H.R. 2914; H.R.
2915; H.R. 3016; and, draft legislation to authorize VA major medical facility
construction projects for FY 2015 and to make certain improvements in the
administration of VA medical facility construction projects”
Jul 9, 2015 - Markup of H.R. 2214, H.R. 800, H.R. 1379, H.R. 1380, H.R.
2605, H.R. 1302, H.R. 1338, H.R. 1384, H.R. 2691
Jul 8, 2015 - A Review of VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
Program
Jun 25, 2015 - The State of VA’s Fiscal Year 2015 Budget
Jun 25, 2015 - Business Meeting: Committee Photo for the 114th Congress
Jun 24, 2015 - Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2214; H.R. 1380; H.R. 2001;
H.R. 2706; H.R. 2691; H.R. 303; H.R. 1338; H.R. 1302; H.R. 2605; and H.R. 1384
U.S. Senate Veterans Affairs
Committee Hearings
July 22, 2015, 2:30 PM - Business Meeting: Markup of Pending
Legislation. Location: Russell Senate
Office Building SR-418. Agenda: I. S. 1493 (Isakson), Veterans’ Compensation
Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2015; II. S. 1203 (Heller) (Committee Print),
21st Century Veterans Benefits Delivery and Other Improvements Act (vehicle for
omnibus); III. S. 1082 (Rubio/Johnson) (Committee Print), Department of
Veterans Affairs Accountability Act of 2015; IV. S. 833 (Feinstein) (Committee Print),
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Earthquake Protection and
Improvement Act; V. S. 627
(Ayotte/Cassidy) (Committee Print), a bill to prohibit the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs from awarding bonuses to employees of the Department of
Veterans Affairs with respect to whom an adverse finding has been made by the
Secretary, and for other purposes; and VI.
S. 469 (Murray) (Committee Print), Women Veterans and Families Health
Services Act of 2015.
June 22, 2015, 2:30 PM - Pending Health Care and Benefits Legislation. Location: Russell Senate Office Building 418. Agenda: S. 469 (Murray), Women Veterans and Families
Health Services Act of 2015; S. 901 (Moran/Blumenthal), Toxic Exposure Research
Act of 2015; S. 1082 (Rubio), Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act
of 2015; S. 1085 (Murray), Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement
Act of 2015; S. 1117 (Johnson), Ensuring Veteran Safety Through Accountability
Act of 2015; H.R. 91 Veteran’s I.D. Card Act; Discussion Draft, including
provisions derived from S. 1021 (Durbin), S. 1358 (Murkowski/Sullivan); S. ____
(Baldwin), Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act; and S. ____ (Cassidy),
Biological Implant Tracking and Veteran Safety Act.
COMMONWEALTH OF PA
HOUSE BILLS 2015-2016 Session:
HB 62 - An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of
the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in grants to fire companies and
volunteer services, further providing for award of grants. Last Action: Removed from table, June 25,
2015. Laid on the table, June 25,
2015.
HB 88 - An Act designating a portion of State Route 309
North in Lynn Township, Lehigh County, between the intersections of Northwest
Road and Long Court and Mosserville Road and Mountain Road, as the Lance
Corporal Brandon J. Van Parys Memorial Road.
Last Action: Third
consideration and final passage,
March 31, 2015 (200-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), March 31, 2015. In the Senate - Reported as committed from
TRANSPORTATION, June 26, 2015. First consideration, June 26, 2015. Second consideration, June 29, 2015. PN 2000 Amended
on third consideration, June 30, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 30, 2015 (49-0). In the House - Referred to RULES, June
30, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES, as committed, June 30, 2015. House concurred in Senate amendments,
June 30, 2015 (195-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 30, 2015. Signed
in House, June 30, 2015. Signed in
Senate, June 30, 2015. Presented to
the Governor, June 30, 2015. Approved
by the Governor, July 10, 2015. Act No. 21.
HB 131 - An Act amending the act of December 15, 1982
(P.L.1266, No.287), entitled, as amended, "An act conferring limited
residency status on military personnel, their dependents and civilian personnel
assigned to an active duty station in Pennsylvania," further providing for
attendance at State-related and State-owned institutions of higher learning and
community colleges. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 3, 2015 (199-0). In the
Senate - PN 1859 Amended on second consideration, June 22, 2015. PN 1861
Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 1861, June 23, 2015. Second consideration, June 23, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 24, 2015 (49-0). In the
House - Referred to RULES, June 25, 2015.
Re-reported on concurrence from RULES, as committed, June 25, 2015. House concurred in Senate amendments,
June 25, 2015 (190-0). (Remarks see
House Journal Page ), June 25, 2015. Signed
in House, June 25, 2015. Signed in Senate, June 26, 2015. Presented
to the Governor, June 26, 2015.
Approved by the
Governor, June 29, 2015. Act No. 11.
HB 157 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of
the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in professional and occupational
licenses, further providing for definitions and for retention and
certification. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 4, 2015
(197-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page
), Feb. 4, 2015. In the Senate - Laid
on the table, June 15, 2015. Removed
from table, June 29, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 30, 2015 (49-0). Signed
in House, June 30, 2015. Signed in
Senate, June 30, 2015. Presented to
the Governor, June 30, 2015. Approved
by the Governor, July 10, 2015. Act No. 23.
HB 175 - An Act
amending the act of April 26, 2006 (P.L.91, No.29), known as the Persian Gulf
Conflict Veterans' Benefit Act, further providing for application for
compensation and for Commonwealth indebtedness.
Bill would extend the application deadline to 8/31/18. Last
Action: PN 0151 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS,
Jan. 22, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS, May 6, 2015. First consideration, May 6, 2015. Laid on the table, May 6, 2015. Removed from table, May 13, 2015. Second
consideration, June 1, 2015.
Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 1, 2015. Re-reported as committed from
APPROPRIATIONS, June 2, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 2, 2015 (195-0). (Remarks see House Journal
Page ), June 2, 2015. In the Senate
- Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 4, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS
AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 16, 2015.
First consideration, June 16, 2015.
Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 17, 2015.
HB 182 - An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961
(P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, further providing for the
authority to administer injectable medications, biologicals and immunizations. Last
Action: Third consideration and final
passage, April 13, 2015 (195-2).
(Remarks see House Journal Page ), April 13, 2015.
In the Senate -
Second consideration, June 15, 2015.
Third consideration and final
passage, June 16, 2015 (49-0).
Signed in House, June 17, 2015. Signed in Senate, June 17, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 17,
2015. Approved by the Governor, June
26, 2015. Act No. 8.
HB 222 - An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967
(P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, in public assistance,
prohibiting eligibility for individuals convicted of drug distribution.
Last Action: PN 0218 Referred to HEALTH, Jan. 27, 2015. PN 1587
Reported as amended from HEALTH, May 13, 2015. First consideration, May 13,
2015. Laid on the table, May 13,
2015. Removed from table, May 13, 2015.
Laid on the table, June 25, 2015.
Removed from table, June 25, 2015.
HB 272 - An Act amending the act of November 29, 2006
(P.L.1471, No.165), known as the Sexual Assault Testing and Evidence Collection
Act, further providing for the title of the act, for definitions and for sexual
assault evidence collection program; and providing for rights of sexual assault
victims. Last Action: Third
consideration and final passage,
April 15, 2015 (193-0). In the Senate
- Reported as committed from JUDICIARY, June 23, 2015. First consideration,
June 23, 2015. Second consideration,
June 24, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 30, 2015 (49-0). Signed in House, June 30, 2015.
Signed in Senate, June 30, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 30, 2015. Approved by the Governor, July 10, 2015. Act
No. 27.
HB 329 - An Act designating a portion of Pennsylvania
Route 22 in Mifflin County as the Corporal John S. Valent Memorial
Highway. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, April 21, 2015 (194-0). In the
Senate - Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 24, 2015. First consideration,
June 24, 2015. Second consideration,
June 26, 2015. Third consideration and final
passage, June 28, 2015 (49-0). Signed in House, June 29, 2015. Signed in Senate, June 29, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 30,
2015. Approved by the Governor, July
10, 2015. Act No. 28.
HB 363 - An Act designating a portion of Davisville Road
in Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County, from State Route 611, also known
as York Road, to Terwood Road as the PFC Robert S. Alexander Memorial Highway.
Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, April 21, 2015 (194-0). In the
Senate - Laid on the table, June 28, 2015.
HB 441 - An Act designating a portion of State Route 61
in Schuylkill County, from State Route 43 to State Route 2014, as the Captain Jason
B. Jones Memorial Highway. Last Action:
Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 15, 2015. Third
consideration and final passage, June
15, 2015 (189-0). In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, June 18, 2015. Reported
as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 30, 2015. First consideration, June 30,
2015.
HB 478 - An Act establishing guidelines and procedures
governing certain investigations of correctional officers by the Department of
Corrections; authorizing certain civil suits by correctional officers; and
providing for impact of collective bargaining agreements and for summary
suspensions. Last Action: Laid on
the table, June 18, 2015. Removed from
table, June 18, 2015.
HB 501 - An Act redesignating the Conodoguinet Bridge on
that portion of State Route 641 over the Conodoguinet Creek, Hopewell Township,
Cumberland County, as the Army Pfc. Harold "Sam" E. Barrick Memorial
Bridge. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, May 5, 2015 (195-0).
In the Senate - Reported as
committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 16, 2015.
First consideration, June 16, 2015.
Second consideration, June 28, 2015. PN 2001 Amended on third consideration,
June 30, 2015. Third consideration and final
passage, June 30, 2015 (49-0). In the House - Referred to RULES, June 30,
2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES, as committed, June 30, 2015. House concurred in Senate amendments,
June 30, 2015 (195-0). (Remarks see
House Journal Page ), June 30, 2015. Signed
in House, June 30, 2015. Signed in
Senate, June 30, 2015. Presented to
the Governor, June 30, 2015. Approved
by the Governor, July 10, 2015. Act No. 29.
HB 602 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of
the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania National Guard, further
providing for the pay of officers and enlisted personnel in active State
service. Last Action: PN 0716 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS, Feb. 26, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, May 6, 2015. First consideration, May 6, 2015. Laid on the table, May 6, 2015. Removed from table, June 18, 2015. Laid on
the table, June 18, 2015.
HB 603 - An Act amending the act of July 9, 1987
(P.L.220, No.39), known as the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists
and Professional Counselors Act, further providing for State Board of Social
Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, for
restriction on the use of title "Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist" and for penalties. Last Action: Removed from table, June
17, 2015. Second consideration, June 22, 2015.
Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015. Re-reported as committed
from APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2015. Vote
on second consideration reconsidered, June 23, 2015 (194-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 23,
2015. PN 1944 Second consideration, with amendments, June 25, 2015.
Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 25, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page
), June 25, 2015. Re-reported as
committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015.
Third consideration and final
passage, June 26, 2015 (173-17).
HB 664 - An Act providing for the annual designation and
holiday observance of the third Saturday in June as "Juneteenth National Freedom
Day" in this Commonwealth. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, May 4, 2015 (194-0).
(Remarks see House Journal Page ), May 4, 2015. In the Senate - Reported as committed from STATE GOVERNMENT, June
17, 2015. First consideration, June 17,
2015.
HB 677 - An Act amending the act of December 7, 1990
(P.L.639, No.165), known as the Hazardous Material Emergency Planning and
Response Act, in hazardous material protection, further providing for
establishment and functions of local emergency planning committees and for
emergency reporting requirements. Last Action: PN 1833 Reported as
amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 17, 2015. First
consideration, June 17, 2015.
Re-committed to RULES, June 17, 2015.
HB 720 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion of
State Route 155 over the Allegheny River, Port Allegany Borough and Liberty
Township, McKean County, as the Port Allegany Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, May 4, 2015 (194-0). In the Senate - Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 24,
2015. First consideration, June 24,
2015.
HB 727 - An Act amending Titles 24 (Education), 51
(Military Affairs) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statutes, in Title 24, in preliminary provisions, further providing for
definitions and construction and providing for references; in retirement
membership, contributions and benefits, further providing for mandatory and
optional membership, for credited school service, for waiver of adjustments and
for classes of service, for elections, for eligibility points, for eligibility
for annuities, for eligibility for refunds, for pickup contributions, for
member contributions, for contributions for purchase of credit, for annual
compensation limit, for contributions by Commonwealth, for payments by
employers, for actuarial cost method, for appropriations by Commonwealth, for
return of accumulated deductions, for single life annuity, for disability
annuities, for termination of annuities and payment of benefits; providing for
school employees' defined contribution plan; in administrative and
miscellaneous provisions, further providing for the Public School Employees'
Retirement Board, for administrative duties of board, for health insurance, for
advisory and reporting duties, for application and election duties, for duties
of employers, for rights and duties of school employees and members, for
management of fund and accounts, for Public School Employees' Retirement Fund,
for State accumulation account, for annuity reserve account, for State
guarantee, for taxation, for attachment and assignment of funds, for approval
of domestic relations orders, for irrevocable survivor annuitant and for
amendment of approved domestic relations orders; providing for irrevocable
successor payee; further providing for fraud and adjustment of errors and for
payments to school entities by Commonwealth; providing for payments to school
entities by Commonwealth commencing with the 2015-2016 school year; in health
insurance for retired school employees, further providing for definitions; in
Title 51, in employment preferences and pensions, further providing for
military leaves of absence; in Title 71, in retirement for State employees and
officers, further providing for definitions, for preliminary provisions and for
membership, credited service, classes of service, and eligibility benefits,
providing for State Employees' Defined Contribution Plan, further providing for
contributions, for benefits and for administration, funds and accounts; and
making editorial changes. Last Action: Laid on the table, June 25,
2015. Removed from table, June 25, 2015.
HB 735 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion of
State Route 147 over the Wiconisco Creek, Millersburg Borough, Dauphin County,
as the Private Warren Snyder Memorial Bridge. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, April 21, 2015 (194-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), April 21,
2015. In the Senate - Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 30,
2015. First consideration, June 30, 2015.
HB 779 - An Act designating a portion of Pennsylvania
Route 54 in Montour County as the Staff Sergeant Thomas Allen Baysore Memorial
Highway. Last Action: Third
consideration and final passage, May
5, 2015 (195-0). In the Senate - Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 24,
2015. First consideration, June 24, 2015.
HB 784 - An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6,
No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for the Vets First tax
credit to honor veterans for their service to our country and provide incentives
for their employment. Last Action: PN 1834 Reported as
amended, June 17, 2015. First
consideration, June 17, 2015.
Re-committed to RULES, June 17, 2015.
HB 817 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion of
State Route 3005 over the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, Greenwood
Township, Clearfield County, as the 1st Lieutenant Wendell Elbert Ross Memorial
Bridge.
Last Action: Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 15,
2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 15, 2015
(190-0). In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, June 18, 2015. Reported
as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 30, 2015. First consideration, June 30, 2015.
HB 834 - An Act designating the portion of State Route
443 within the municipal boundaries of Orwigsburg Borough, Schuylkill County,
as the Corporal David F. Heiser Memorial Highway. Last
Action: Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 15, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 15, 2015 (190-0). In the
Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, June 18, 2015. Reported as committed
from TRANSPORTATION, June 26, 2015.
First consideration, June 26, 2015.
HB 863 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion of
State Route 3006 over Spring Creek, Bellefonte Borough, Centre County, as the
Bellefonte Veterans Bridge. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, May 5, 2015 (196-0). In the Senate - Third consideration and
final passage, June 15, 2015
(49-0). Signed in House, June 16, 2015. Signed in Senate, June 17, 2015.
Presented to the Governor,
June 17, 2015. Approved by the Governor,
June 26, 2015. Act No. 9.
HB 911 - An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of
the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statues, further providing for emergency
telephone service. Last Action: Third
consideration and final passage, May
4, 2015 (134-59). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), May 4, 2015. In the Senate - PN 1800 Amended on
third consideration, June 15, 2015. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ), June
15, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 16, 2015
(49-0). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page
), June 16, 2015. In the House -
Referred to RULES, June 17, 2015. PN 1878 Re-reported on concurrence from
RULES, as amended, June 23, 2015. House concurred in Senate amendments, as
amended by the House, June 24, 2015 (164-30). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 24,
2015. In the Senate - Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June
24, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, as
committed, June 25, 2015. Senate concurred
in House amendments to Senate amendments, June 25, 2015 (49-0). Signed
in House, June 25, 2015. Signed in Senate, June 26, 2015. Presented
to the Governor, June 26, 2015. Approved
by the Governor, June 29, 2015. Act No. 12.
HB 928 - An Act amending the act of February 9, 1999
(P.L.1, No.1), known as the Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act, in capital
facilities, further providing for appropriation for and limitation on
redevelopment assistance capital projects. Last
Action: Reported as committed from FINANCE, June 23, 2015. First
consideration, June 23, 2015.
Re-committed to RULES, June 23, 2015.
HB 929 - An Act amending the act of February 9, 1999
(P.L.1, No.1), known as the Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act, in capital
facilities, further providing for procedures for capital budget. Last
Action: Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2015. First
consideration, June 23, 2015.
Re-committed to RULES, June 23, 2015.
HB 930 - An Act amending the act of February 9, 1999
(P.L.1, No.1), known as the Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act, in capital
facilities, further providing for appropriation for and limitation on
redevelopment assistance capital projects. Last
Action: Reported as committed from FINANCE, June 23, 2015. First consideration, June 23, 2015. Re-committed to RULES, June 23, 2015.
HB 1087 - An Act amending the act of June 12, 1931
(P.L.575, No.200), entitled "An act providing for joint action by
Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the development of the ports on the lower
Delaware River, and the improvement of the facilities for transportation across
the river; authorizing the Governor, for these purposes, to enter into an
agreement with New Jersey; creating The Delaware River Joint Commission and
specifying the powers and duties thereof, including the power to finance
projects by the issuance of revenue bonds; transferring to the new commission
all the powers of the Delaware River Bridge Joint Commission; and making an
appropriation," providing for gubernatorial veto. Last
Action: Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 30, 2015. First
consideration, June 30, 2015. Re-committed to RULES, June 30, 2015.
HB 1114 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion of
State Route 3007 over the Redbank Creek, Summerville Borough, Jefferson County,
as the Summerville Veterans Memorial Bridge. Last Action: Re-reported as
committed from RULES, June 24, 2015. Second consideration, June 24, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 24,
2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 25, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 25, 2015 (190-0).
HB 1131 - An Act making appropriations from the
Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and from restricted revenue
accounts within the General Fund to the Department of State for use by the
Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in support of the professional
licensure boards assigned thereto. Last Action: PN 1871 Reported as
amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2015. First consideration, June 23,
2015. Re-committed to RULES, June 23,
2015. Re-reported as committed from RULES, June 25, 2015. Second consideration,
June 25, 2015. Re-reported as committed
from APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015.
HB 1134 - An Act making appropriations from a restricted
revenue account within the General Fund and from Federal augmentation funds to
the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to
June 30, 2016. Last Action: PN 1874
Reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2015. First consideration, June 23, 2015. Re-committed to RULES, June 23, 2015. Re-reported as committed from RULES, June 25,
2015. Second consideration, June 25,
2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS,
June 25, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015.
HB 1135 - An Act making an appropriation from a
restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Small
Business Advocate in the Department of Community and Economic Development. Last
Action: PN 1505 PN 1875 Reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 23,
2015. First consideration, June 23, 2015.
Re-committed to RULES, June 23, 2015. Re-reported as committed from
RULES, June 25, 2015. Second consideration, June 25, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 25,
2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015.
HB 1136 - An Act making an appropriation from a
restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Consumer
Advocate in the Office of Attorney General.
Last Action: Reported as
committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2015. First consideration, June 23,
2015. Re-committed to RULES, June 23,
2015. Re-reported as committed from RULES, June 25, 2015. Second consideration,
June 25, 2015. Re-committed to
APPROPRIATIONS, June 25, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS,
June 26, 2015.
HB 1138 - An Act making an appropriation from the State
Employees' Retirement Fund to provide for expenses of the State Employees'
Retirement Board for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, and for the
payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2015. Last Action: PN
1876 Reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2015. First
consideration, June 23, 2015.
Re-committed to RULES, June 23, 2015. Re-reported as committed from
RULES, June 25, 2015. Second consideration, June 25, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 25,
2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015.
HB 1192 - An Act to provide from the General Fund for the
expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government
Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public debt
and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for
certain institutions and organizations, and for the payment of bills incurred
and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015; to
provide appropriations from the State Lottery Fund, the Tobacco Settlement
Fund, the Aviation Restricted Account, the Hazardous Material Response Fund,
The State Stores Fund, the Milk Marketing Fund, the Home Investment Trust Fund,
the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund, the Tuition Account Guaranteed
Savings Program Fund, the Banking Fund, the Firearm Records Check Fund, the Ben
Franklin Technology Development Authority Fund, the Oil and Gas Lease Fund, the
Home Improvement Account, the Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection
Act Enforcement Fund, the Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund and the
Pennsylvania Racehorse Development Restricted Receipt Account, to the Executive
Department; to provide appropriations from the Judicial Computer System
Augmentation Account to the Judicial Department for the fiscal year July 1,
2015, to June 30, 2016; to provide appropriations from the Motor License Fund
for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for the proper operation of
several departments of the Commonwealth and the Pennsylvania State Police
authorized to spend Motor License Fund moneys; to provide for the appropriation
of Federal funds to the Executive Department of the Commonwealth and for the
payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June
30, 2015. Last Action: PN 1959 Re-reported as
amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 27, 2015.
Third consideration and final
passage, June 27, 2015 (112-77). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June
27, 2015. In the Senate - Referred
to APPROPRIATIONS, June 28, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS,
June 28, 2015. First consideration, June 28, 2015. Second consideration, June 29, 2015. Motion to suspend pursuant to Rule 25 (19-30),
June 30, 2015. Third consideration and final
passage, June 30, 2015 (30-19).
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page ), June 30, 2015. Signed in House, June 30,
2015. Signed in Senate, June 30,
2015. Presented to the Governor,
June 30, 2015. Vetoed by the Governor,
June 30, 2015. Veto No. 1. In the House - Bill, together with
Governor's Veto Message, laid on the table, July 1, 2015.
HB 1279 - An Act designating a section of Christopher
Columbus Boulevard between Oregon Avenue and Washington Avenue in the City of
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, as the William J. Guarnere and Edward James
Heffron Memorial Boulevard. Last Action: Reported as committed from
TRANSPORTATION, June 17, 2015. First consideration, June 17, 2015. Re-committed to RULES, June 17, 2015.
Re-reported as committed from RULES, June 27, 2015. PN 1967 Second consideration, with
amendments, June 27, 2015. Re-committed
to APPROPRIATIONS, June 27, 2015.
(Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 27, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS,
June 28, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 28, 2015
(192-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page
), June 28, 2015.
HB 1319 - An Act providing for the establishment of a
savings program by the Treasury Department to encourage eligible individuals
with disabilities to save private funds from which the expenses related to
their disabilities may be paid to assist them in maintaining health,
independence and quality of life. Last Action: Reported as committed from
FINANCE, June 16, 2015. First consideration, June 16, 2015. Re-committed to RULES, June 16, 2015.
Re-reported as committed from RULES, June 23, 2015. PN 1879 Second
consideration, with amendments, June 23, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS,
June 23, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 23, 2015. Re-reported as
committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 24, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 24, 2015
(193-1). (Remarks see House Journal Page
), June 24, 2015.
HB 1329 - An Act requiring certain hospitals to allow
patients an opportunity to designate caregivers in patients' medical records
and imposing duties on hospitals. Last Action: PN 1883 Reported as amended
from AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, June 24, 2015. First consideration, June 24, 2015. Re-committed to RULES, June 24, 2015. Re-reported as committed from RULES, June 28,
2015. Second consideration, June 29, 2015.
Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 29, 2015. Re-reported as committed
from APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 30, 2015
(194-1). In the Senate - Referred to AGING AND YOUTH, July 10, 2015.
HB 1334 - An Act amending the act of July 10, 1981
(P.L.214, No.67), known as the Bingo Law, further providing for rules for
licensing and operation and for penalties.
Last Action: PN 1816 Referred
to GAMING OVERSIGHT, June 16, 2015.
HB 1351 - An Act providing for the use of epinephrine
auto-injectors by certain entities and organizations; and conferring powers and
imposing duties on the Department of Health.
Last Action: PN 1848 Referred
to HEALTH, June 18, 2015.
HB 1356 - An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988
(P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act,
further providing for definitions, for games of chance permitted, for prize
limits, for distributor licenses, for registration of manufacturers and for licensing
of eligible organizations; and imposing a club licensee tax. Last
Action: PN 1903 Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, June 24, 2015.
HB 1386 - A Supplement to the act of July 28, 1966 (3rd
Sp.Sess., P.L.87, No.3), entitled "An act providing for the establishment
and operation of the University of Pittsburgh as an instrumentality of the
Commonwealth to serve as a State-related university in the higher education
system of the Commonwealth; providing for change of name; providing for the
composition of the board of trustees; terms of trustees, and the power and
duties of such trustees; authorizing appropriations in amounts to be fixed
annually by the General Assembly; providing for the auditing of accounts of
expenditures from said appropriations; providing for public support and capital
improvements; authorizing the issuance of bonds exempt from taxation within the
Commonwealth; requiring the chancellor to make an annual report of the
operations of the University of Pittsburgh," making appropriations for
carrying the same into effect; and providing for a basis for payments of such
appropriations, for a method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for
certain fiscal information disclosure. Last Action: PN 1854 Referred to
APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June
23, 2015. First consideration, June 23, 2015.
Re-committed to RULES, June 23, 2015. Re-reported as committed from
RULES, June 25, 2015. Second consideration, June 25, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 25,
2015. PN 1961 Re-reported as amended
from APPROPRIATIONS, June 27, 2015.
Third consideration and defeated
on final passage, June 28, 2015 (111-80).
(Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 28, 2015.
HB 1387 - A Supplement to the act of November 30, 1965
(P.L.843, No.355), entitled "An act providing for the establishment and
operation of Temple University as an instrumentality of the Commonwealth to
serve as a State-related university in the higher education system of the
Commonwealth; providing for change of name; providing for the composition of
the board of trustees; terms of trustees, and the power and duties of such
trustees; providing for preference to Pennsylvania residents in tuition;
providing for public support and capital improvements; authorizing
appropriations in amounts to be fixed annually by the General Assembly;
providing for the auditing of accounts of expenditures from said
appropriations; authorizing the issuance of bonds exempt from taxation within
the Commonwealth; requiring the President to make an annual report of the
operations of Temple University," making an appropriation for carrying the
same into effect; providing for a basis for payments of such appropriation; and
providing a method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain
fiscal information disclosure. Last Action: PN 1855 Referred to
APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015. Reported
as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2015. First consideration, June 23,
2015. Re-committed to RULES, June 23,
2015. Re-reported as committed from RULES, June 25, 2015. Second consideration,
June 25, 2015. Re-committed to
APPROPRIATIONS, June 25, 2015. PN 1962
Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 27, 2015. Third consideration
and defeated on final passage, June 28,
2015 (111-80). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 28, 2015.
HB 1388 - A Supplement to the act of July 7, 1972
(P.L.743, No.176), entitled "An act providing for the establishment and
operation of Lincoln University as an instrumentality of the Commonwealth to
serve as a State-related institution in the higher education system of the
Commonwealth; providing for change of name; providing for the composition of
the board of trustees; terms of trustees, and the power and duties of such
trustees; providing for preference to Pennsylvania residents in tuition;
authorizing appropriations in amounts to be fixed annually by the General
Assembly; providing for the auditing of accounts of expenditures from said
appropriations; providing for public support and capital improvements;
authorizing the issuance of bonds exempt from taxation within the Commonwealth;
requiring the President to make an annual report of the operations of Lincoln
University," making an appropriation for carrying the same into effect;
providing for a basis for payments of the appropriation; and providing a method
of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information
disclosure. Last Action: PN 1856 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015.
Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2015. First consideration,
June 23, 2015. Re-committed to RULES,
June 23, 2015. Re-reported as committed from RULES, June 25, 2015. Second
consideration, June 25, 2015.
Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 25, 2015. PN 1963 Re-reported as
amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 27, 2015. Third consideration and defeated on final passage, June 28,
2015 (111-80). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 28, 2015.
HB 1389 - An Act making appropriations to the Trustees of
the University of Pennsylvania. Last Action: PN 1857 Referred to
APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June
23, 2015. First consideration, June 23, 2015.
Re-committed to RULES, June 23, 2015. Re-reported as committed from RULES,
June 25, 2015. Second consideration, June 25, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 25,
2015. PN 1964 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 27, 2015. Third
consideration and defeated on final
passage, June 28, 2015 (111-80). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June
28, 2015.
HB 1399 - An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in gaming, providing for bingo. Last
Action: PN 1896 Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, June 24, 2015.
HB 1401 - An Act amending the act of June 24, 1976
(P.L.424, No.101), referred to as the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel
Death Benefits Act, amending the title of the act; further providing for
authority for payment; adding a definition of "natural gas
responder"; and further providing for construction of act. Last
Action: PN 1935 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS,
June 25, 2015.
HB 1407 - An Act designating a bridge on State Route 2014
over the Muncy Creek in Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County, as the Private
Walter L. Smith Spanish-American War Memorial Bridge. Last
Action: PN 1939 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, June 25, 2015.
HB 1414 - An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole)
of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Prison Industry
Enhancement Authority; providing for employment of prisoners by private
industry and for subcontracts with correctional agencies; establishing
guidelines for prisoner compensation; and providing for location of private
sector prison industry. Last Action: PN 1952 Referred to
JUDICIARY, June 26, 2015.
HB 1415 - An Act amending the act of July 9, 1987
(P.L.220, No.39), known as the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists
and Professional Counselors Act, further providing for definitions, for reciprocity,
for restriction on the use of title "licensed clinical social
worker," for penalties and for unlawful practice; and repealing provisions
related to appropriation. Last Action: PN 1953 Referred to
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 26, 2015.
HB 1426 - An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979
(P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, providing for
hospital patient protection. Last Action: PN 2005 Referred to
HEALTH, June 30, 2015.
HB 1438 - An Act
providing for the licensure of professional music therapists; establishing the
State Board of Professional Music Therapy Licensing; providing for its powers
and duties; and establishing the Professional Music Therapy Licensing
Fund. Last Action: PN 2025 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, July 6,
2015.
HB 1449 - An Act
providing for living wage certification for nursing facilities and for employer
responsibility penalties for nursing facilities; establishing the Employer
Responsibility for Public Assistance Fund; and imposing penalties. Last Action: PN 2039 Referred to
HEALTH, July 16, 2015.
COMMONWEALTH OF PA
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS 2015-2016 Session:
HR 370 - A Resolution condemning the international Boycott,
Divestment, and Sanctions movement and its activities in this Commonwealth for
seeking to undermine the Jewish people's right to self-determination, which
they are fulfilling in the State of Israel.
Latest Major Action: Reported
as committed from STATE GOVERNMENT, June 17, 2015. Adopted, June 23, 2015 (193-0).
(Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 23, 2015.
HR 392 - A Resolution congratulating the City of Coatesville
upon the momentous occasion of its centennial anniversary. Latest
Major Action: PN 1804 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, June 16, 2015. Adopted, June 25,
2015 (192-0). (Remarks see House Journal
Page ), June 25, 2015.
HR 402 - A Resolution noting the timely and coordinated
actions of emergency personnel and the Mayor of the City of Philadelphia
following an Amtrak derailment in Port Richmond May 12, 2015, and praising the
particular initiative of area residents and volunteers. Latest
Major Action: PN 1865 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, June 23, 2015.
HR 403 - A Resolution recognizing the Pennsylvania American
Legion Auxiliary Keystone Girls State Program, which will be held during the
week of June 22, 2015. Latest Major
Action: PN 1866 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
June 23, 2015. Adopted, June 24,
2015 (194-0). (Remarks see House Journal
Page ), June 24, 2015.
HR 411 - A Resolution honoring the nine people who lost
their lives during the mass shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal
Church in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 17, 2015. Latest Major Action: PN 1920 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL
RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, June 25, 2015.
Adopted, June 25, 2015
(192-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page
), June 25, 2015.
HR 418 - A Resolution
recognizing the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Latest Major Action: PN 2014 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL
RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, July 1, 2015.
HR 422 - A Resolution
urging the Governor to amend the Governor's Code of Conduct as it relates to an
Executive Branch employee gift ban. Latest Major Action: PN 2037 Referred
to STATE GOVERNMENT, July 16, 2015.
COMMONWEALTH OF PA SENATE BILLS 2015-2016 Session:
SB 1 - An Act
amending Titles 24 (Education), 51 (Military Affairs) and 71 (State Government)
of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, extensively revising pension
provisions: for the Public School Employees' Retirement System, in the areas of
preliminary provisions, of membership, contributions and benefits, of School
Employee's Defined Contribution Plan and of administration and miscellaneous
provisions; for health insurance for retired school employees, in the area of
preliminary provisions; for military pensions, in the area of military leave of
absence; for boards and offices, in the area of Independent Fiscal Office; for
the State Employees' Retirement System, in the areas of preliminary provisions,
of membership, credited service, classes of service and eligibility for
benefits, of State Employees' Defined Contribution Plan, of contributions, of
benefits and of administration, funds, accounts, general provisions; and
providing, as to the revisions, for construction and administration, for
applicability, for funding, for liability, for State Employee member statements
and for State Employees Retirement Board obligations. Last
Action: Third consideration and final
passage, May 13, 2015 (28-19).
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), May 13, 2015. In the House - PN 1132 Reported as
amended from STATE GOVERNMENT, June 27, 2015. First consideration, June 27,
2015. Laid on the table, June 27,
2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ),
June 27, 2015. Removed from table, June 28, 2015. Second consideration, June
29, 2015. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS,
June 29, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 29, 2015. Re-reported as
committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 30, 2015 (106-89). In
the Senate - Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 30, 2015.
Re-reported on concurrence from RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, as committed,
June 30, 2015. Senate concurred in House
amendments, June 30, 2015 (29-20). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....),
June 30, 2015. Signed in Senate,
June 30, 2015. Signed in House, June
30, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 30, 2015. Vetoed
by the Governor, July 9, 2015. Veto No. 5.
SB 3 - An Act providing for the medical use of cannabis in
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, May 12, 2015
(40-7). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page
....), May 12, 2015. In the House - Reported
with request to re-refer to RULES from HEALTH, June 26, 2015. Re-referred to RULES, June 26, 2015.
SB 23 - An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for
multiple-war veteran plate; and, in fees, further providing for exemption of
persons, entities and vehicles from fees.
Last Action: PN 1104 Reported
as amended from TRANSPORTATION, June 24, 2015.
First consideration, June 24, 2015.
Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 28, 2015.
SB 24 - An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further
providing for veteran plates and placard.
Last Action: Reported as
committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 24, 2015. First consideration, June 24,
2015. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 28, 2015.
SB 42 - An Act amending
Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of
drivers, further providing for issuance and content of driver's license. To penalize motorists who falsely claim to be
a veteran on their Pennsylvania driver’s license application. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, March 3, 2015
(48-0). In the House - Removed from table, June 23, 2015. Second consideration,
June 24, 2015. Re-referred to
APPROPRIATIONS, June 24, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS,
June 25, 2015. Third consideration and final
passage, June 25, 2015 (190-0). In the Senate - Referred to RULES AND
EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 26, 2015.
Re-reported on concurrence from RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, as
committed, June 28, 2015. Senate
concurred in House amendments, June 29, 2015 (49-0). Signed
in Senate, June 29, 2015. Signed in
House, June 29, 2015. Presented to
the Governor, June 30, 2015. Approved
by the Governor, July 10, 2015. Act No. 32.
SB 284 - An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for special motorcycle
plates for veterans. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, May 12, 2015
(47-0). In the House - Removed from table, June 23, 2015. Second
consideration, June 24, 2015.
Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 24, 2015. Re-reported as committed
from APPROPRIATIONS, June 25, 2015.
Third consideration and final
passage, June 25, 2015 (190-0). Signed
in Senate, June 26, 2015. Signed in House, June 26, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 29,
2015. Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2015. Act
No. 17.
SB 285 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for Veterans' Trust
Fund. Last Action: PN 0163 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS, Jan. 16, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, April 14, 2015.
First consideration, April 14, 2015.
Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, April 15, 2015. Re-reported as committed
from APPROPRIATIONS, May 4, 2015. Second
consideration, May 6, 2015. Third
consideration and final passage, May
12, 2015 (47-0). In the House - Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 17, 2015.
First consideration, June 17, 2015. Laid on the table, June 17,
2015. Removed from table, June 23, 2015.
Second consideration, June 24, 2015.
Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 24, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS,
June 25, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 25, 2015 (190-0). Signed in Senate, June 26, 2015. Signed in House, June 26, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 29,
2015. Approved by the Governor, July
8, 2015. Act No. 18.
SB 293 - An Act regulating navigators and assisters in the
education and promotion of health insurance exchanges. Last
Action: Third consideration and final
passage, Feb. 23, 2015 (30-19). In the House - Third consideration and final passage, June 2, 2015
(195-0). In the Senate - Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June
3, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, as
committed, June 8, 2015. Senate
concurred in House amendments, June 9, 2015 (49-0). Signed in Senate, June 9,
2015. Signed in House, June 10,
2015. Presented to the Governor,
June 10, 2015. Approved by the Governor,
June 19, 2015. Act No. 7.
SB 299 - An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for incentives for municipal
volunteers of fire companies and nonprofit emergency medical services
agencies. Last Action: PN 1045 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS,
June 15, 2015. Second consideration,
June 17, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 23, 2015
(49-0). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page
....), June 23, 2015. In the House - Referred to VETERANS
AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 25, 2015.
SB 330 - An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally)
of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in neighborhood blight reclamation
and revitalization, providing for failure to comply with a code requirement.
Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, May 5, 2015 (48-0).
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), May 5, 2015. In the House - Reported as committed
from URBAN AFFAIRS, June 26, 2015. First consideration, June 26, 2015. Laid on the table, June 26, 2015. Removed from table, June 27, 2015. Second
consideration, June 28, 2015. Re-referred
to APPROPRIATIONS, June 28, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS,
June 29, 2015. Third consideration and final
passage, June 29, 2015 (193-0). Signed in Senate, June 30, 2015. Signed in House, June 30, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 30,
2015. Approved by the Governor, July
10, 2015. Act No. 34.
SB 370 - An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in grants to fire companies and volunteer
services, further providing for award of grants. Last Action: PN 1046 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS,
June 15, 2015. Second consideration, June 16, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 24, 2015 (49-0). In the
House - Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 25,
2015.
SB 404 - An Act establishing guidelines and procedures
governing certain investigations of correctional officers; authorizing certain
civil suits by correctional officers; and providing for impact of collective
bargaining agreements and for summary suspensions. Last
Action: Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015. Second
consideration, June 28, 2015. PN 1169 Amended on third consideration, July 13,
2015. Third consideration and final
passage, July 14, 2015 (45-1). In the House - Referred to LABOR AND
INDUSTRY, July 16, 2015.
SB 405 - An Act designating Exit 30 from Interstate 84 onto
State Route 402, in Pike County, as the Corporal Bryon K. Dickson, II,
Exit. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, April 13, 2015 (49-0). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), April
13, 2015. In the House - PN 1075
Reported as amended from TRANSPORTATION, June 22, 2015. First consideration,
June 22, 2015. Laid on the table, June
22, 2015. Removed from table, June 23,
2015. Second consideration, June 24,
2015. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS,
June 24, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 25,
2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 25, 2015
(190-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page
....), June 25, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to RULES AND
EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 26, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES AND
EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, as committed, June 28, 2015. Senate concurred in House amendments, June 29, 2015 (49-0). Signed
in Senate, June 29, 2015. Signed in
House, June 29, 2015. Presented to
the Governor, June 30, 2015. Approved
by the Governor, July 10, 2015. Act No. 35.
SB 411 - An Act amending the act of February 14, 2008
(P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law, in preliminary provisions,
further providing for definitions; in requirements and prohibitions, providing
for Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association; in access, providing for
inmate access; in procedure, further providing for access, for requests, for
written requests, for production of certain records and for exceptions for
public records; in agency response, further providing for general rule and for
extension of time; in appeal of agency determination, further providing for
filing of appeal and for appeals officers; and, in judicial review, further
providing for Commonwealth agencies, legislative agencies and judicial
agencies, for fee limitations and for Office of Open Records. Last
Action: PN 1154 Reported as amended from STATE GOVERNMENT, June 30, 2015.
First consideration, June 30, 2015.
SB 438 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion of
State Route 982 over the Loyalhanna Creek, Westmoreland County, as the Lance
Corporal Joseph E. Roble Memorial Bridge. Last
Action: Third consideration and final
passage, June 9, 2015 (49-0). In the House - Reported as committed
from TRANSPORTATION, June 22, 2015.
First consideration, June 22, 2015.
Laid on the table, June 22, 2015.
Removed from table, June 26, 2015. Second consideration, June 27,
2015. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS,
June 27, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 28, 2015.
Third consideration and final passage,
June 28, 2015 (192-0). Signed in Senate, June 28, 2015. Signed in House, June 29, 2015. Presented
to the Governor, June 29, 2015. Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2015.
Act No. 19.
SB 524 - An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of
the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Non-narcotic
Medication Assisted Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Program; and, imposing
powers and duties on the Department of Corrections. Last Action: PN 1076 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS,
June 22, 2015. Second consideration, June 23, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 26,
2015 (49-0). In the House - Referred to JUDICIARY, June 28, 2015.
SB 609 - An Act establishing a task force on prostate cancer
and related chronic prostate conditions; and providing for powers and duties of
the task force, the Department of Health, the Insurance Department, the
Department of Aging and the Department of Human Services, and for prevention
and education strategies. Related bills:
HB 804 and SB 605. Last Action: Re-reported
as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015. Second consideration, June 24, 2015. Third
consideration and final passage,
June 25, 2015 (49-0).
SB 622 - An Act providing for elimination of certain
reporting duties of the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee. Last
Action: Third consideration and final
passage, May 5, 2015 (48-0). In the House - Removed from table, June
15, 2015. Second consideration, June 16, 2015.
Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 16, 2015. Re-reported as committed
from APPROPRIATIONS, June 17, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 17, 2015 (189-0). Signed in Senate, June 22, 2015. Signed in House, June 22, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 23,
2015. Approved by the Governor, June
30, 2015. Act No. 13.
SB 655 - An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343,
No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, establishing the Non-narcotic Medication
Assisted Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Pilot Program; in special funds,
further providing for funding, for State Workers' Insurance Board and for
expiration; in the Tobacco Settlement Fund, further providing for use; in the
Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Fund, further providing for distribution;
in general budget implementation, further providing for the Department of Community
and Economic Development, for the Department of Public Welfare, for the
Pennsylvania State Police and for the Environmental Quality Board; providing
for 2015-2016 budget implementation, for 2015-2016 restrictions on
appropriations for funds and accounts and for required lapses of money in funds
and accounts; and making related repeals.
Last Action: Re-reported as
committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 22, 2015
(49-0). In the House - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 24, 2015. Reported
as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015. First consideration, June 26,
2015. Laid on the table, June 26,
2015. Removed from table, June 27, 2015.
Second consideration, June 28, 2015.
Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 28, 2015. PN 1137 Re-reported as
amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 28, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page
....), June 28, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 29, 2015 (107-87). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 29,
2015. In the Senate - Referred to
RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 30, 2015.
Re-reported on concurrence from RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, as
committed, June 30, 2015. Senate
concurred in House amendments, June 30, 2015 (30-19). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), June
30, 2015. Signed in Senate, June 30,
2015. Signed in House, June 30,
2015. Presented to the Governor,
June 30, 2015. Vetoed by the Governor,
July 2, 2015. Veto No. 4.
SB 750 - An Act amending Title 50 (Mental Health) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding provisions relating to mental health
procedures and the treatment of individuals with mental illness in the criminal
justice system; making conforming amendments to Titles 18, 20, 23, 42 and 61;
and repealing the Mental Health Procedures Act.
Last Action: PN 1063 Referred
to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, June 18, 2015.
SB 772 - An Act amending the act of March 23, 1972 (P.L.136,
No.52), known as the Professional Psychologists Practice Act, further providing
for definitions and for temporary license; allowing applicants to take test
sooner; defining board's powers; making editorial changes; and making a repeal. Last
Action: Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 17, 2015.
SB 811 - An Act providing for the capital budget for the
fiscal year 2015-2016. Last Action: Reported
as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015. First consideration, June 22, 2015. Second consideration, June 24, 2015. Third
consideration and final passage,
June 25, 2015 (49-0). In the House - Referred to
APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015.
SB 812 - An Act making appropriations from the Professional
Licensure Augmentation Account and from restricted revenue accounts within the
General Fund to the Department of State for use by the Bureau of Professional
and Occupational Affairs in support of the professional licensure boards
assigned thereto. Last Action: PN 1078 Reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June
22, 2015. First consideration, June 22,
2015. Second consideration, June 24,
2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 25, 2015
(49-0). In the House - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS,
June 27, 2015. First consideration, June 27, 2015. Laid on the table, June 27, 2015. Removed from table, June 28, 2015. Second
consideration, June 29, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 29,
2015. Re-reported as committed from
APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 30, 2015 (195-0). Signed in Senate, June 30, 2015. Signed in House, June 30, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 30, 2015. Approved by the Governor, July 2, 2015. Act No. 1A.
SB 814 - An Act making an appropriation from a restricted
revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Small Business
Advocate in the Department of Community and Economic Development. Last
Action: PN 1080 Reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015.
First consideration, June 22, 2015.
Second consideration, June 24, 2015.
Third consideration and final
passage, June 25, 2015 (48-1). Vote on final passage reconsidered,
June 25, 2015 (47-2). Final passage, June 26, 2015
(47-2). In the House - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015. Reported
as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 27, 2015. First consideration, June 27,
2015. Laid on the table, June 27,
2015. Removed from table, June 28, 2015.
Second consideration, June 29, 2015.
Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 29, 2015. Re-reported as committed
from APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 30, 2015 (193-2). Signed in Senate, June 30, 2015. Signed in House, June 30, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 30,
2015. Approved by the Governor, July
2, 2015. Act No. 3A.
SB 815 - An Act making an appropriation from a restricted
revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Consumer Advocate in
the Office of Attorney General. Last Action: Reported as committed from
APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015. First
consideration, June 22, 2015. Second
consideration, June 24, 2015. Third consideration
and final passage, June 25, 2015
(49-0). In the House - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS,
June 27, 2015. First consideration, June 27, 2015. Laid on the table, June 27, 2015. Removed from table, June 28, 2015. Second
consideration, June 29, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 29, 2015.
Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2015. Third
consideration and final passage,
June 30, 2015 (193-2). Signed in Senate,
June 30, 2015. Signed in House, June
30, 2015. Presented to the Governor,
June 30, 2015.
SB 817 - An Act making an appropriation from the State
Employees' Retirement Fund to provide for expenses of the State Employees'
Retirement Board for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, and for
the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2015. Last Action:
PN 1082 Reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015. First consideration, June 22, 2015. Second consideration, June 24, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 25, 2015 (49-0). In the House - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015, Reported
as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 27, 2015. First consideration, June 27,
2015. Laid on the table, June 27,
2015. Removed from table, June 28, 2015.
Second consideration, June 29, 2015. Re-committed
to APPROPRIATIONS, June 29, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS,
June 30, 2015. Third consideration and final
passage, June 30, 2015 (195-0). Signed in Senate, June 30, 2015. Signed
in House, June 30, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 30,
2015. Approved by the Governor, July
2, 2015.
Act No. 5A.
SB 819 - An Act making appropriations from a restricted
revenue account within the General Fund and from Federal augmentation funds to
the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to
June 30, 2016. Last Action: PN 1083
Reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015. First consideration, June 22, 2015. Second consideration, June 24, 2015. Third
consideration and final passage,
June 25, 2015 (49-0). In the House -
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015. Reported as committed from
APPROPRIATIONS, June 27, 2015. First consideration, June 27, 2015. Laid on the table, June 27, 2015. Removed from table, June 28, 2015. Second
consideration, June 29, 2015.
Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 29, 2015. Re-reported as committed
from APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 30, 2015 (195-0). Signed in Senate, June 30, 2015. Signed in House, June 30, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 30,
2015. Approved by the Governor, July
2, 2015. Act No. 7A.
SB 868 - An Act designating the section of Pennsylvania
Route 849 in Newport, Perry County, as the United States Navy Petty Officer 1st
Class A. Louis De Lancey Memorial Highway.
Last Action: Reported as
committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 16, 2015.
First consideration, June 16, 2015.
Second consideration, June 30, 2015.
SB 879 - An Act providing for the establishment of a savings
program by the Treasury Department to encourage savings accounts for
individuals with disabilities; establishing the Pennsylvania ABLE Savings
Program and the ABLE Savings Program Fund; and imposing duties on the Treasury
Department. Last Action: Reported as committed from FINANCE, June 24, 2015.
First consideration, June 24, 2015.
Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015.
SB 890 - An Act designating the bridge carrying State Route
6011 (Harrison Avenue) over Roaring Brook in the City of Scranton, Lackawanna
County, as the Colonel Frank Duffy Memorial Bridge. Last
Action: Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 16, 2015. First
consideration, June 16, 2015. Second
consideration, June 30, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, July 13, 2015 (47-0). In the
House - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, July 16, 2015.
SB 894 - An Act designating the bridge on that portion of
State Route 940 over Tobyhanna Creek (Pocono Lake) in Tobyhanna Township,
Monroe County, as the Sullivan Bridge. Last Action: Reported as committed from
TRANSPORTATION, June 16, 2015. First
consideration, June 16, 2015. Second
consideration, June 30, 2015.
SB 913 - An Act making appropriations
to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. Last Action: PN 1071 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015.
Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2015. First consideration,
June 23, 2015.
SB 914 - A Supplement to the act
of November 30, 1965 (P.L.843, No.355), entitled "An act providing for the
establishment and operation of Temple University as an instrumentality of the
Commonwealth to serve as a State-related university in the higher education
system of the Commonwealth; providing for change of name; providing for the
composition of the board of trustees; terms of trustees, and the power and
duties of such trustees; providing for preference to Pennsylvania residents in
tuition; providing for public support and capital improvements; authorizing
appropriations in amounts to be fixed annually by the General Assembly;
providing for the auditing of accounts of expenditures from said
appropriations; authorizing the issuance of bonds exempt from taxation within
the Commonwealth; requiring the President to make an annual report of the
operations of Temple University," making an appropriation for carrying the
same into effect; providing for a basis for payments of such appropriation; and
providing a method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain
fiscal information disclosure. Last Action: PN 1072 Referred to
APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June
23, 2015. First consideration, June 23, 2015.
SB 915 - A Supplement to the act
of July 28, 1966 (3rd Sp.Sess., P.L.87, No.3), known as the University of
Pittsburgh--Commonwealth Act, making appropriations for carrying the same into
effect; and providing for a basis for payments of such appropriations, for a
method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal
information disclosure. Last Action: PN
1073 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015.
Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2015. First
consideration, June 23, 2015.
SB 916 - A Supplement to the act
of July 7, 1972 (P.L.743, No.176), known as the Lincoln University-Commonwealth
Act, making an appropriation for carrying the same into effect; providing for a
basis for payments of the appropriation; and providing a method of accounting
for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure. Last Action: PN 1074 Referred to
APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015. Reported
as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2015. First consideration, June 23, 2015.
SB 929 - An Act designating a
portion of State Route 2014 in Lycoming County as the Petty Officer Thomas
Johnson Memorial Highway. Last Action: PN 1125 Referred to
TRANSPORTATION, June 26, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June
30, 2015. First consideration, June 30, 2015.
SB 930 - An Act amending Title 62
(Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for
certification of woman-owned business, minority-owned business or veteran-owned
business. Last Action: PN 1126 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, June 26, 2015.
SB 940 - A Joint Resolution
proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
further providing for oath of office. Last Action: PN 1161 Referred to STATE
GOVERNMENT, July 7, 2015.
SB 946 - An Act amending the act of
November 26, 1997 (P.L.508, No.55), known as the Institutions of Purely Public
Charity Act, further providing for legislative findings, for definitions and
for criteria for institutions of purely public charity; and providing for tax
on real estate. Last Action: PN 1167 Referred to FINANCE, July 10, 2015.
SB 956 - An Act designating a
bridge on that portion of State Route 711 over the Loyalhanna Creek in Ligonier
Township, Westmoreland County, as the Lieutenant Eric Eslary Memorial
Bridge. Last Action: PN 1179 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, July 15, 2015.
COMMONWEALTH OF PA
SENATE RESOLUTIONS 2015-2016 Session:
SR 148 - A Resolution urging the Congress of the United
States to pass H.R. 563, which directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to
establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to
certain individuals who served in the United States merchant marine during
World War II. Last Action: PN 1043 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS, June 12, 2015. Reported as
committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 16, 2015. Adopted,
June 17, 2015.
SR 149 - A Concurrent Resolution urging the Congress to take
all necessary action to prohibit any force structure changes, to prohibit any
transfer of AH-64 Apache helicopters from the National Guard, and maintain the
Army National Guard at 350,200 soldiers until the National Commission on the
Future of the Army has reported its findings; and urging the United States Army
to reverse its decision to deactivate the 55th Armored Brigade Combat Team, and
to reverse its decision to transfer any National Guard AH-64 Apache helicopters
to active duty. Last Action: PN 1048 Referred to VETERANS
AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 15, 2015. PN 1049 Corrective Reprint,
Printer's No. 1049, June 15, 2015.
Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS,
June 16, 2015. Adopted, June 22,
2015 (49-0). In the House - Referred to RULES, June 22, 2015. In the House - Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS
AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 24, 2015. PN 1128 Reported as amended from
VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 26, 2015. Adopted, June 30, 2015 (191-3).
SR 151 - A Resolution observing June 19, 2015, as
"Juneteenth National Freedom Day" in Pennsylvania. Last
Action: PN 1050 Introduced and adopted,
June 15, 2015. (Remarks see Senate
Journal Page ....), June 15, 2015.
SR 153 - A Resolution designating the week of June 14
through 20, 2015, as "State Veterans' Homes Week" in Pennsylvania. Last
Action: PN 1052 Introduced and adopted,
June 15, 2015. (Remarks see Senate
Journal Page ....), June 15, 2015.
SR 155 - A Resolution honoring community health centers and
their 50 years of providing quality and affordable primary and preventive
health care services. Last Action:
PN 1088 Introduced and adopted, June 22, 2015.
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), June 22, 2015. Transmitted as
directed, June 23, 2015.
SR 156 - A Concurrent Resolution establishing the Task Force
on Women Veterans' Health Care. Last Action: PN 1173 Referred to
VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, July 15, 2015.
SR 157 - A Resolution designating June 26, 2015, as
"Remember Everyone Deployed Friday (Red Friday)" in
Pennsylvania. Last Action: PN 1093 Introduced and adopted, June 23, 2015.
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), June 23, 2015.
SR 159 - A Resolution recognizing the month of September
2015 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month" in
Pennsylvania. Last Action: PN 1116 Introduced and adopted, June 24, 2015.
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), June 24, 2015.
SR 160 - A Resolution recognizing September 10, 2015, as
"World Suicide Prevention Day" in Pennsylvania. Last
Action: PN 1117 Introduced and adopted,
June 24, 2015. (Remarks see Senate
Journal Page ....), June 24, 2015.
SR 161 - A Resolution recognizing the month of September
2015 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and
acknowledging the importance of raising public awareness of the threat and
causes of prostate cancer. Last Action: PN 1122 Introduced and
adopted, June 25, 2015. (Remarks see
Senate Journal Page ....), June 25, 2015.
SR 165 - A Resolution recognizing the 70th anniversary of
"V-J Day," the official end of World War II, on September 2, 2015. Last Action: PN 1151 Introduced and
adopted, June 29, 2015. (Remarks see
Senate Journal Page ....), June 29, 2015.
SR 168 - A Resolution recognizing the month of September
2015 as "Senior Center Month" in Pennsylvania. Last
Action: PN 1170 Introduced and adopted, July 13, 2015. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), July
13, 2015.
FEDERAL HOUSE
RESOLUTIONS/AMENDMENTS 114th Congress:
None.
FEDERAL HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES LEGISLATION 114th Congress:
H.R.2718 :
Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act. A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil
Relief Act to extend the interest rate limitation on debt entered into during
military service to debt incurred during military service to consolidate or
refinance student loans incurred before military service. Related Bills: S.1557. Latest
Major Action: 6/10/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.2737 : Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional
Gold Medal Act of 2015. A bill to award
a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Filipino veterans of World War
II, in recognition of the dedicated service of the veterans during World War
II. Related Bills: S.1555. Latest
Major Action: 6/11/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House
Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in
each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction
of the committee concerned.
H.R.2747 : Atomic
Veterans Service Medal Act. A bill to
authorize the award of a military service medal to members of the Armed Forces
who were exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of participation in the
testing of nuclear weapons or under other circumstances. Related Bills: H.R.1735. Latest
Major Action: 6/12/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.2766 : Filipino
Veterans Fairness Act of 2015. A bill to
amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the organized
military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines and
the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for purposes of benefits
under programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Latest
Major Action: 6/12/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.2813 : Shelter
Our Servicemembers Act. A bill to direct
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Housing and Urban
Development to establish a grant pilot program to provide housing to elderly
homeless veterans. Latest Major Action: 6/17/2015 Referred to House committee. Status:
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by
the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within
the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R.2835 : Border
Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015. A bill to
actively recruit members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military
service to serve as Customs and Border Protection Officers. Related Bills: S.1603. Latest
Major Action: 6/18/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Armed
Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each
case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of
the committee concerned.
H.R.2852 : Founding
Legacies of Reserve Integral Combat-training Heroes (FLORICH) Act. To provide for the eligibility for burial in
Arlington National Cemetery of certain members of reserve components of the
Armed Forces. Latest Major Action: 6/23/2015 Referred to House committee. Status:
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the
Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the
jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
[To support this bill and/or contact your legislators send a message via
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H.R.2861 : Veteran
Employment Transition Act. To amend the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the work opportunity credit to certain
recently discharged veterans, to improve the coordination of veteran job
training services between the Department of Labor, the Department of Veteran
Affairs, and the Department of Defense, to require transparency for Executive
departments in meeting the Government-wide goals for contracting with small
business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, and for
other purposes. Latest Major Action: 6/23/2015 Referred to House committee. Status:
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees
on Armed Services, Small Business, Education and the Workforce, and Veterans'
Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each
case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of
the committee concerned.
H.R.2894 : CARE for
All Veterans Act. A bill to expand
eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers
of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Latest Major Action: 6/25/2015 Referred
to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans'
Affairs.
H.R.2915 : Female
Veteran Suicide Prevention Act. A bill
to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs to identify mental health care and suicide prevention programs and
metrics that are effective in treating women veterans as part of the evaluation
of such programs by the Secretary. Latest Major Action: 6/25/2015 Referred
to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans'
Affairs.
H.R.2935 : Disabled
Veterans Red Tape Reduction Act. A bill
to provide for a five-year extension of the authority of the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs to provide for the conduct of medical disability examinations
by contract physicians. Latest Major Action: 6/25/2015 Referred
to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans'
Affairs.
H.R.2941 : Veterans
Affairs Employee Accountability Act. A
bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the receipt of bonuses
by Department of Veterans Affairs employees who violate Federal civil laws or
regulations, and for other purposes. Latest Major Action: 6/25/2015 Referred
to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans'
Affairs.
H.R.2974 : Veteran
Continuity of Care Act. A bill to amend
the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to increase the
duration of follow-up care provided under the Veterans Choice Program. Latest
Major Action: 7/8/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.2975 : Misused
Veteran Benefits Repayment. To amend
title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
repays the misused benefits of veterans with fiduciaries. Latest
Major Action: 7/8/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.2981 : VA
Employee Congressional Testimony. A bill
to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that congressional testimony
by Department of Veterans Affairs employees is official duty, and for other
purposes. Latest Major Action: 7/8/2015 Referred to House committee. Status:
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.2999 : Enhance VA
Authority to Fire Employees. To amend
title 38, United States Code, to improve the authority of the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs to suspend and remove employees of the Department of Veterans
Affairs for performance or misconduct that is a threat to public health or
safety. Latest Major Action: 7/9/2015 Referred to House committee. Status:
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3016 : VA
Podiatrist Role Clarification. A bill to
amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of podiatrists in the
Department of Veterans Affairs. Latest Major Action: 7/9/2015 Referred
to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans'
Affairs.
H.R.3019 : Nursing
Home/Hospital Care for Vets. A bill to
amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
to furnish, at the request of an eligible veteran, nursing home care and
hospital care at State licensed or certified residential care facilities. Latest
Major Action: 7/10/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
** Union Calendar: A separate calendar in the United States
House of Representatives that schedules bills involving money issues. It arose
from the requirement in Article One of the United States Constitution that all
revenue bills originate in the House of Representatives. To meet that
requirement, Rule XIII.
FEDERAL SENATE
RESOLUTIONS/AMENDMENTS 114th Congress:
None.
FEDERAL SENATE
BILLS 114th Congress:
S.684 : Improve Homeless Vet
Services. A bill to amend title 38,
United States Code, to improve the provision of services for homeless veterans,
and for other purposes. Latest Major Action: 36/3/2015:
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.1555 : Filipino Veterans of
World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal,
collectively, to the Filipino veterans of World War II, in recognition of the
dedicated service of the veterans during World War II. Related Bills: H.R.2737. Latest
Major Action: 6/11/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice
and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.1557 : Servicemember Student
Loan Affordability Act of 2015. A bill
to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to extend the interest rate
limitation on debt entered into during military service to debt incurred during
military service to consolidate or refinance student loans incurred before
military service, and for other purposes.
Related Bills: H.R.2718. Latest Major Action: 6/11/2015 Referred
to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs.
S.1567 : Vet Mental Health
Disorder Discharge Characterization Review.
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for a review of
the characterization or terms of discharge from the Armed Forces of individuals
with mental health disorders alleged to affect terms of discharge. Latest
Major Action: 6/11/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice
and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.1568 : VAMC Denver CO
Funding. A bill to extend the authorization
to carry out the replacement of the existing medical center of the Department
of Veterans Affairs in Denver, Colorado, to authorize transfers of amounts to
carry out the replacement of such medical center, and for other purposes. Latest
Major Action: Became Public Law No:
114-25 [GPO: Text, PDF]
S.1603 : Border Jobs for
Veterans Act of 2015. A bill to actively
recruit members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service to
serve as Customs and Border Protection Officers. Related Bills: H.R.2835. Latest
Major Action: 6/24/2015 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status:
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S.1641 : Latest Title: Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act
. Latest
Major Action: 6/22/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice
and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. [MOAA supports this bill.]
S.1676 : A bill to increase the number of graduate medical education
positions treating veterans, to improve the compensation of health care
providers, medical directors, and directors of Veterans Integrated Service
Networks of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Latest
Major Action: 6/24/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice
and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.1693 : Vet Emergency Medical
Treatment Reimbursement. A bill to
amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for reimbursement for
emergency medical treatment to certain veterans that were unable to receive
care from the Department of Veterans Affairs in the 24-month period preceding
the furnishing of such emergency treatment, and for other purposes. Latest
Major Action: 6/25/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice
and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.1721 : VA/DoD Joint Uniform
Formulary for Systemic Pain and Psychotropic Drugs. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense
and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a joint uniform formulary
with respect to systemic pain and psychotropic drugs that are critical for the
transition of an individual from receiving health care services furnished by
the Secretary of Defense to health care services furnished by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Latest Major Action: 7/8/2015
Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee
on Veterans' Affairs.
S.1731 : Minimum Service Waiver
to Provide VA Homeless Benefits. A bill
to amend title 38, United States Code, to waive the minimum period of
continuous active duty in the Armed Forces for receipt of certain benefits for
homeless veterans, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish such
benefits to homeless veterans with discharges or releases from service in the
Armed Forces with other than dishonorable conditions, and for other
purposes. Latest Major Action: 7/9/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status:
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Grassroots
lobbying is an effective way to let your Representative and Senators know your
opinion, which is key to increasing co-sponsorship on veteran related bills and
subsequent passage into law.
NOTE: For an electronic version of this document, please
send an email message to the below signed at: lholman@prodigy.net .
Respectfully submitted,
Larry D. Holman
Larry D. Holman, Government Affairs Chairman
