NAOMI CHAPTER 15, DISABLED AMERICAN
VETERANS
September
28, 2015, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Since our meeting of June 22, 2015, the following bills and items of
concern from a legislative point of view have come, or are pending, before the
State and Federal House or Senate for action.
Any items pending prior to our last meeting, but that had no action
taken on them since then, are not included in this report. For a
complete list of all pending and enacted bills of interest to veterans, send an
email request to the undersigned at the email address listed in the last
paragraph of this document.
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
For the114th Congress U.S. House
of Representatives Calendar, see:
For the 114th
Congress U.S. Senate Calendar, see:
FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE HEARINGS:
U.S. House Committee on Veterans
Affairs
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
Jun 25, 2015 - The State of VA’s Fiscal Year 2015 Budget
Jun 25, 2015 - Business Meeting: Committee Photo for the 114th Congress
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
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”
July 21, 2015 - Lack of Oversight of Interagency Agreements - VA
Procurement Failures Continued
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
Jul 29, 2015 - Markup of H.R. 3106, H.R. 2915, H.R.
2360, H.R. 1338, H.R. 1384, H.R. 677, H.R. 3016- POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Sep 1, 2015 - Realizing Quality Rural Care through
Appropriate Staffing and Improved Choice. Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Sep 10, 2015 - A Review of Licensing and
Credentialing Standards for Servicemembers and Veterans: Do Barriers Still
Remain?
Sep 17, 2015 - Markup of H.R. 3106, as amended; H.R. 3016; H.R. 677;
H.R. 1338; H.R. 1384; H.R. 2360, as amended; and H.R. 2915
Oct 7, 2015 - A Call for System-Wide Change: Evaluating the Independent
Assessment of the Veterans Health Administration
U.S. Senate Committee on
Veterans Affairs
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.
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.
07/29/15 - Ending Veteran Homelessness. Location: Russell Senate Office
Building SR-418.
08/21/15 - The Veterans Choice Program: Are Problems in Georgia
Indicative of a National Problem?
Location: University of North Georgia, 3820 Mundy Mill Road,
Gainesville, Georgia -- Continuing Education/Performing Arts Building, Room
108.
08/25/15 - Exploring the Veterans Choice Program's Problems in Alaska.
Location: AFC Church, 16620 Brooks Loop, Eagle River, Alaska.
09/16/15 - Pending Legislation, Russell Senate Office Building SR-418.
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. Removed from table, July
21, 2015. Second consideration, July 22,
2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS,
July 22, 2015. (Remarks see House
Journal Page ), July 22, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS,
Sept. 21, 2015. Third consideration and final
passage, Sept. 21, 2015 (197-0). In the Senate - Referred to VETERANS
AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Sept. 25, 2015.
HB 75 - An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961
(P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, providing for nonresident
pharmacies. To require pharmacies
located outside of Pennsylvania to register with the State Board of Pharmacy if
they fill prescription orders for residents of the Commonwealth. Among other provisions in the bill, in order
to register nonresident pharmacies will be required to have a valid license in
their home state and provide a copy of their most recent inspection
report. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 25, 2015 (198-0). In the
Senate - Reported as committed from CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE,
June 30, 2015. First consideration, June 30, 2015. Second consideration, Sept. 16, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Sept. 18, 2015 (49-0). Signed
in House, Sept. 21, 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 - 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: Third consideration and final passage, June 2, 2015 (195-0). (Remarks see House Journal
Page ), June 2, 2015. In the Senate
- PN 2179 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 16, 2015. Second
consideration, Sept. 17, 2015. Third
consideration and final passage, Sept.
18, 2015 (49-0). In the House - Referred to RULES, Sept. 21, 2015. See: http://thedailyreview.com/news/pa-persian-gulf-conflict-veterans-bonus-will-end-aug-31-unless-senate-votes-for-extension-1.1931343
and http://wesa.fm/post/lawmaker-wants-senate-act-now-veterans-benefit-set-expire
.
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 - 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: 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 421 - An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st
Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens
property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for
definitions. Last Action: Laid on the table, July 21, 2015. Removed from table, July 21, 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: Third consideration and final
passage, June 15, 2015 (189-0). In the Senate - Reported as committed
from TRANSPORTATION, June 30, 2015. First consideration, June 30, 2015. Laid on the table, July 13, 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, Sept. 21, 2015. Removed from
table, Sept. 21, 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 - 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 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: 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). In the Senate - Referred to CONSUMER
PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 29, 2015.
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 - Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 29, 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: Re-reported as committed
from RULES, Sept. 21, 2015. Laid on the
table, Sept. 21, 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; and
designating a bridge on that portion of Local Route T-325 over the Allegheny
River, Coudersport Borough, Potter County, as the Lt. William E. Daisley, Jr.,
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. Laid on the table, July 13, 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 753 - An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Long-term
Care Council; providing for its powers and duties; and repealing related provisions
of the Public Welfare Code. Last Action:
Third consideration and final passage,
April 15, 2015 (193-0). In the Senate - Re-referred
to APPROPRIATIONS, June 15, 2015.
HB 758 - An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial
Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in judgments and other
liens, further providing for personal earnings exempt from process; and, in
sentencing, further providing for payment of court costs, restitution and
fines. Last Actions: Third consideration and final passage, June 24, 2015 (194-0). (Remarks see House Journal
Page ), June 24, 2015. In the Senate - Referred
to JUDICIARY, June 29, 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.
Laid on the table, July 13, 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: Re-reported as committed
from RULES, Sept. 21, 2015. Laid on the
table, Sept. 21, 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: Third consideration and final passage, June 15, 2015 (190-0). In the
Senate - Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 30, 2015. First consideration, June 30, 2015. Laid on the table, July 13, 2015.
HB 824 - An Act amending Title 2 (Administrative Law and
Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for
confidentiality of personal information of public safety officials. Last
Action:
Third consideration and final passage, June 15, 2015 (190-0). In the
Senate - Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 26, 2015. First consideration, June 26, 2015. Laid on the table, July 13, 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 - 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. Re-reported as committed from
RULES, Sept. 21, 2015. Laid on the
table, Sept. 21, 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. Re-reported as committed from
RULES, Sept. 21, 2015. Laid on the
table, Sept. 21, 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. Re-reported
as committed from RULES, Sept. 21, 2015.
Laid on the table, Sept. 21, 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. Re-reported
as committed from RULES, July 21, 2015. Second consideration, July 22,
2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS,
July 22, 2015.
HB 1089 - An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and
Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing,
further providing for collection of restitution, reparation, fees, costs, fines
and penalties. Last Actions: Re-reported as committed, June 23, 2015. PN 1881 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, June 25,
2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 25, 2015
(152-38). (Remarks see House Journal
Page ), June 25, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to JUDICIARY,
June 29, 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). In the
Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, June 29, 2015.
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. Re-committed to RULES, July 21, 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.
Re-committed to RULES, July 21, 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 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 11, 2015. 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. Re-committed to RULES, July 21, 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. Re-committed
to RULES, July 21, 2015.
HB 1167 - An Act amending the act of November 24, 1998
(P.L.882, No.111), known as the Crime Victims Act, in enforcement, providing
for State income tax intercept. Last Actions: Re-reported as committed,
Sept. 21, 2015. Laid on the table, Sept. 21, 2015. Removed from table, Sept. 24, 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. Bill, together with
Governor's Veto Message, removed from the table (114-82), Aug. 25, 2015. Motion to override Governor's Veto Message,
Rape Crisis, defeated (115-83), Aug. 25, 2015. Motion to override Governor's
Veto Message, Domestic Violence, defeated (115-83), Aug. 25, 2015. Motion to
override Governor's Veto Message, Food and Nutrition Services, defeated
(115-83), Aug. 25, 2015. Motion to override Governor's Veto Message, Payment of
Education Assistance Grants, defeated (115-83), Aug. 25, 2015. Motion to
override Governor's Veto Message, Farmers Market Food Coupons and Senior
Farmers Market Nutrition, defeated (115-83), Aug. 25, 2015. Motion to override
Governor's Veto Message, Victims of Juvenile Offenders, defeated (115-83), Aug.
25, 2015. Motion to override Governor's Veto Message, Juvenile Probation
Services, defeated (115-83), Aug. 25, 2015. Motion to override Governor's Veto
Message, Payments on Account of Pupil Transportation, defeated (115-83), Aug.
25, 2015. Motion to override Governor's Veto Message, Safe Schools Initiatives,
defeated (115-83), Aug. 25, 2015. Motion to override Governor's Veto Message,
Individuals with Disabilities Education, ESEA-Title I, Title II Improving Teacher
Quality, Local, defeated (115-83), Aug. 25, 2015. Motion to override Governor's
Veto Message, Services to Nonpublic Schools, defeated (115-83), Aug. 25, 2015.
Motion to override Governor's Veto Message, Grants to Counties to Purchase Food
for Needy Persons, defeated (115-83), Aug. 25, 2015. Motion to override
Governor's Veto Message, Textbooks, Instructional Material and Equipment for
Nonpublic Schools, defeated (115-83), Aug. 25, 2015. Motion to override
Governor's Veto Message, Community-based Health Care Subsidy, defeated
(115-83), Aug. 25, 2015. Motion to override Governor's Veto Message, Cancer
Screening Services, defeated (115-83), Aug. 25, 2015. Motion to override
Governor's Veto Message, Reimbursement to School Districts on Account of Health
Services, defeated (115-83), Aug. 25, 2015.
Motion to override Governor's Veto Message, Services to Children with
Special Needs, defeated (115-83), Aug. 25, 2015. Motion to override Governor's Veto Message,
Community-based Family Centers, defeated (115-83), Aug. 25, 2015. Motion to override Governor's Veto Message,
Red Cross Extended Care Program, defeated (115-83), Aug. 25, 2015. Motion to
override Governor's Veto Message, Nurse Family Partnership Program, defeated (115-83),
Aug. 25, 2015. Motion to override Governor's Veto Message, MCH-Early Childhood
Home Visiting, defeated (115-83), Aug. 25, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal
Page ), Aug. 25, 2015.
HB 1210 - An Act amending the act of November 6, 1987
(P.L.381, No.79), known as the Older Adults Protective Services Act, in preliminary
provisions, further providing for the definition of "exploitation."
Last Action: Reported as committed 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, July 21, 2015. Second consideration, July
21, 2015. Re-committed to
APPROPRIATIONS, July 21, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS,
July 22, 2015. Third consideration and final
passage, July 22, 2015 (175-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), July 22,
2015.
HB 1240 - An Act
amending the act of December 19, 1990 (P.L.1200, No.202), known as the
Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act, further providing for
definitions, for powers and duties of secretary and for registration of
charitable organizations, financial reports, fees and failure to file;
providing for supplemental financial disclosure and for financial statements
for specific disaster relief solicitations; further providing for registration
of professional fundraising counsel and contracts, for registration of
professional solicitors, contract and disclosure requirements, bonds, records
and books; providing for individual licensure of professional solicitor
officers, employees and agents; further providing for investigation, subpoenas,
injunctions and court orders, for administrative enforcement and penalties and
for criminal penalties; and establishing the Charitable Organization Regulation
Account.
Last Action:
PN 2089 Referred to COMMERCE, Aug. 10, 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: 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. In
the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, June 29, 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: 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 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 1403 - An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for unclaimed life insurance
benefits. Bill would require insurance
companies to match Death Master File records, or an equally comprehensive
service, with in-force life insurance policies on a semiannual basis. It also calls for timely effort by an
insurance company to confirm a policyholder’s death, locate any beneficiaries,
and provide claims forms or instructions.
In the event that benefits go unclaimed, the legislation provides clear
procedures for life insurance companies to notify Pennsylvania’s Treasury
Department and escheat the funds, per our state’s unclaimed property laws. It is not uncommon for the beneficiary of
life insurance policy to be unaware that a policy is in place. The beneficiaries deserve to receive that
money in a timely fashion, not years later when it may have lapsed into
Unclaimed Benefits. Last Action: PN
1937 Referred to INSURANCE, June 25, 2015.
PN 1986 Reported as amended from INSURANCE, June 29, 2015. First
consideration, June 29, 2015.
Re-committed to RULES, June 29, 2015. Re-reported as committed from
RULES, July 21, 2015. Second consideration, July 21, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, July 21, 2015.
Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, July 22, 2015. Third consideration
and final passage, July 22, 2015
(175-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page
), July 22, 2015. In the Senate - Referred
to BANKING AND INSURANCE, July 23, 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 1410 - An Act providing for temporary emergency budget
funds. Will enable the Commonwealth to
continue funding its operations and pay outside agencies until we do pass a
budget. In a nutshell, the State
Treasurer will transfer unappropriated, unrestricted revenues into the fund to
be used to pay our bills, up to the amounts set in the expired budget. This means that we can continue operating at
last year’s budget levels until a new budget is enacted. Last Action: PN 1996 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 29, 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.
HB 1457 - 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; and
providing for electronic pull-tabs, electronic pull-tab devices and electronic
pull-tab systems. Last Action: PN 2049 Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, July 20, 2015.
HB 1460 - 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, the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development
Restricted Receipt Account, the Justice Reinvestment Fund and the Multimodal
Transportation Fund 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 money; 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; and to provide for the additional
appropriation of Federal and State funds from the General Fund and the State
Lottery Fund for the Executive Department of the Commonwealth for the fiscal
year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, and for the payment of bills incurred and
remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. Last Action: PN 2055 Referred to
APPROPRIATIONS, July 21, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, July
22, 2015. First consideration, July 22,
2015. Re-committed to RULES, July 22,
2015. Re-reported as committed from
RULES, Sept. 21, 2015. Laid on the
table, Sept. 21, 2015. [This appears to
replace the bill vetoed by Governor Wolf]
HB 1466 - An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955
(P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further
providing for findings and declaration of policy and for right to freedom from
discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation; and providing
for therapy dogs and public transportation and unlawful discriminatory
practices. Last Action: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, July 21, 2015 [House].
HB 1472 - An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for
a special license plate for female veterans. Last Action: PN 2073
Referred to TRANSPORTATION, July 22, 2015.
HB 1473 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of
the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the exclusion of
veterans' benefit payments from income for Commonwealth programs. Last
Action: PN 2074 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS,
July 22, 2015.
HB 1491 - An Act amending the act of October 9, 2008
(P.L.1408, No.113), known as the Scrap Material Theft Prevention Act, further
providing for definitions, for identification requirements for sale of scrap
materials to scrap processors and recycling facility operators and for
commercial accounts. Last Action: PN
2106 Referred to CONSUMER AFFAIRS, Aug. 13, 2015.
HB 1502 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of
the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in disabled veterans' real estate tax
exemption, further providing for exemption.
Last Action: PN 2111 Referred
to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Aug. 13, 2015.
HB 1511 - An Act amending
Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes,
providing for emergency addiction treatment; imposing powers and duties on the
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs; establishing the Emergency Addiction
Treatment Program and the Opioid Reparation and Accountability Fund; and
imposing fines and penalties. Last Action: PN 2140 Referred to HUMAN
SERVICES, Aug. 26, 2015.
HB 1520 - An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, requiring compliance with Federal Selective
Service requirements as part of application for learners' permits or drivers'
licenses. Last Action: PN 2160 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 4, 2015.
HB 1522 - An Act
providing funding to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the
purpose of providing current service members and veterans with access to
high-definition fiber tracking brain scans and supporting ongoing clinical
research in this Commonwealth involving traumatic brain injuries. Last
Action: PN 2166 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS,
Sept. 8, 2015.
HB 1523 - An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game)
of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for disabled veteran
annual fishing license reciprocity and disabled veteran annual hunting license
reciprocity. Last Action: PN 2162 Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, Sept. 4, 2015.
COMMONWEALTH OF PA
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS - 2015-2016 Session
HR 14 - A Resolution
designating the month of October 2015 as "Chiropractic Health and Wellness
Month" in Pennsylvania. Latest Action(s): PN 2144 INTRODUCED AS
NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Sept. 4, 2015. Adopted, Sept. 21, 2015 (197-0).
HR 140 - A Resolution urging the Congress of the United
States to defeat H.R. 707 and any other legislation which would prohibit states
from authorizing and conducting Internet gaming. Latest
Action(s): Laid on the table, June 29, 2015. Removed from table, June 29, 2015.
HR 364 - A Resolution designating the week of June 15
through 21, 2015, as "Pollinator Week" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: Adopted, June 15,
2015 (190-0).
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: 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: 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. Adopted, July 21,
2015 (181-0).
HR 421 - A Resolution recognizing the month of September
2015 as "National Recovery Month" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2028 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, July 9, 2015. Adopted, Sept. 21, 2015 (197-0).
(Remarks see House Journal Page ), Sept. 21, 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.
HR 423 - A Resolution congratulating Pocono Raceway for its
commitment to our veterans by placing a Chair of Honor within the raceway to
recognize our American POW/MIAs. Latest Major Action: PN 2045 INTRODUCED
AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, July 20, 2015. Adopted, July 22, 2015 (183-0).
HR 424 - A Resolution memorializing Congress to examine
existing Federal laws relating to sober living arrangements. Latest
Major Action: PN 2046 Referred to HUMAN SERVICES, July 20, 2015.
HR 428 - A Resolution designating the month of October 2015
as "Bullying Prevention Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to help
Pennsylvanians work to recognize bullying, stop bullying and gain the tools
needed to appropriately deal with situations involving bullies. Latest
Major Action: PN 2065 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, July 22, 2015.
HR 429 - A Resolution recognizing the week of August 1
through August 7, 2015, as "World Breastfeeding Week" in
Pennsylvania. Latest Major Action: PN 2064 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL
RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, July 22, 2015. Adopted,
July 22, 2015 (182-0).
HR 430 - A Resolution urging the Office of Administration to
adopt a "Ban the Box" policy relating to certain State agency
employment applications. Latest Major Action: PN 2066 Referred
to STATE GOVERNMENT, July 22, 2015.
HR 434 - A Resolution recognizing September 25, 2015, as
"International Ataxia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2083 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Aug. 10, 2015. Adopted, Sept.
21, 2015 (197-0).
HR 436 - A Resolution commemorating September 2, 2015, as
"V-J Day" in Pennsylvania. Latest Major Action: PN 2085 INTRODUCED
AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Aug. 10, 2015.
HR 437 - A Resolution urging the Congress of the United
States and the Department of Defense to expeditiously address the safety and
protection of United States Armed Forces personnel within the borders of the
United States. Latest Major Action: PN 2086 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Aug. 10, 2015.
PN 2100 Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 2100, Aug. 10, 2015. Reported
as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Aug. 25, 2015. Adopted, Sept. 24, 2015 (199-0).
HR 449 - A Resolution
designating September 27, 2015, as "First Responder Appreciation Day"
in Pennsylvania. Latest Major Action: PN 2125 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL
RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Aug. 21, 2015.
Adopted, Sept. 21, 2015
(197-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page
), Sept. 21, 2015.
HR 451 - 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. Latest Major Action: PN 2135 INTRODUCED
AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Aug. 25, 2015. Adopted,
Sept. 21, 2015 (197-0).
HR 453 - A Resolution
designating the month of October 2015 as "National Disability Employment
Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Latest Major Action: PN 2138 INTRODUCED
AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Aug. 26, 2015.
HR 456 - A Resolution
recognizing September 26, 2015, as "National Hunting and Fishing Day"
in Pennsylvania. Latest Major Action:
PN 2146 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Sept. 4, 2015.
HR 457 - A Resolution designating the month of September
2015 as "Emergency Preparedness Month" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2147 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Sept. 4, 2015. Adopted, Sept. 24, 2015 (198-0).
HR 458 - A Resolution recognizing the month of September
2015 as "Senior Center Month" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2148 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Sept. 4, 2015. Adopted, Sept.
24, 2015 (198-0).
HR 459 - A Resolution designating the week of September 13
through 19, 2015, as "Direct Support Professionals Week" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2149 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Sept. 4, 2015. Adopted, Sept.
24, 2015 (198-0).
HR 461 - A Resolution designating September 18, 2015, as
"Falls and Flu Prevention and Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2151 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Sept. 4, 2015. Referred to RULES, Sept. 24, 2015.
HR 463 - A Resolution designating the month September 2015
as "Military Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month" in
Pennsylvania. Latest Major Action: PN 2153 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL
RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Sept. 4, 2015. Adopted,
Sept. 24, 2015 (198-0).
HR 464 - A Resolution recognizing September 11, 2015, as
"Keystone Wounded Warrior Day" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2154 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Sept. 4, 2015. Adopted, Sept. 21, 2015 (197-0).
(Remarks see House Journal Page ), Sept. 21, 2015.
HR 465 - A Resolution celebrating the 2015 World Meeting of
Families in Philadelphia and Pope Francis' inaugural visit to the United
States. Latest Major Action: PN 2182 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL
RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Sept. 18, 2015.
HR 468 - A Resolution honoring and remembering the five
fallen service members who were killed or mortally wounded during a mass
shooting at a joint Navy and Marine Corps facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee,
on July 16, 2015. Latest Major Action:
PN 2157 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Sept. 4, 2015.
Adopted, Sept. 21, 2015 (197-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Sept. 21,
2015.
HR 473 - A Resolution designating November 2, 2015, as
"Veterans, Record Your Discharge Day" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2183 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Sept. 18, 2015.
HR 474 - A Resolution observing September 15 through October
15, 2015, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2184 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Sept. 18, 2015.
HR 475 - A Resolution
honoring Jose Molina, Executive Director of the Governor's Advisory Commission
on Latino Affairs, for his extraordinary accomplishments and contributions to
the Commonwealth in observance of "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2185 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Sept. 18, 2015.
HR 480 - A Resolution recognizing September 23, 2015, as
"National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2190 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Sept. 18, 2015. Adopted, Sept. 21, 2015 (197-0).
(Remarks see House Journal Page ), Sept. 21, 2015.
HR 482 - A Resolution recognizing September 15 through
October 15, 2015, as "National Hispanic Heritage Month" in
Pennsylvania and honoring Captain Michael Anthony Bastone, Sr., of the
Philadelphia Sheriff's Office in conjunction with this observance. Latest
Major Action: PN 2192 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Sept. 18, 2015.
HR 486 - A Resolution honoring female veterans who
heroically served our country as members of the United States Armed
Forces. Latest Major Action: PN 2195 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL
RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Sept. 18, 2015.
HR 489 - A Resolution recognizing the week of October 19
through 23, 2015, as "National Medical Assistants Recognition Week"
in Pennsylvania in recognition of the quality care, support and vital services
provided by medical assistants in this Commonwealth. Latest
Major Action: PN 2198 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Sept. 18, 2015.
HR 490 - A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2015
as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and
October 16, 2015, as "National Mammography Day" in Pennsylvania to
promote awareness of breast cancer issues and encourage women and men to take
action to protect themselves against breast cancer. Latest
Major Action: PN 2199 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Sept. 18, 2015.
HR 491 - A Resolution designating September 21, 2015, as
"Peace Day" in Pennsylvania. Latest Major Action: PN 2200 INTRODUCED
AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Sept. 18, 2015. Adopted, Sept. 24, 2015 (198-0).
HR 492 - A Resolution designating the month of September
2015 as "Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Awareness Month" in
Pennsylvania. Latest Major Action: PN 2201 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL
RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Sept. 18, 2015. Adopted,
Sept. 24, 2015 (198-0).
HR 494 - A Resolution designating the month of September
2015 as "Pain Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2203 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Sept. 18, 2015. Adopted, Sept. 21, 2015 (197-0).
HR 496 - A Resolution recognizing September 11, 2015, as the
14th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, Al Qaeda attacks on our nation and
honoring the sacrifices of the victims and first responders. Latest
Major Action: PN 2205 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Sept. 18, 2015 Adopted, Sept.
24, 2015 (198-0).
HR 498 - A Resolution designating September 21, 2015, as
"Women In Bio Day" in Pennsylvania.
Latest Major Action: PN 2207
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Sept. 18, 2015. Adopted,
Sept. 24, 2015 (198-0).
HR 500 - A Resolution urging the Congress of the United
States to establish a national day of recognition for the veterans of the
Vietnam War and designating the 50th anniversary of the Battle in the Ia Drang
Valley, November 14, 2015, as "Vietnam Veteran Recognition Day" in
Pennsylvania. Latest Major Action:
PN 2172 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Sept. 11,
2015.
HR 502 - A Resolution adopting a temporary rule of the House
of Representatives relating solely to amendments to the General Appropriation
Bill for the fiscal year 2015-2016, Senate Bill 1000 (2015). Latest Major Action: PN 2208
Introduced, Sept. 21, 2015.
HR 507 - A Resolution recognizing the week of September 20
through 26, 2015, as "National Rehabilitation Awareness Celebration
Week" in Pennsylvania. Latest Major Action: PN 2214 INTRODUCED
AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Sept. 22, 2015.
HR 509 - A Resolution designating the month of September
2015 as "Sepsis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2216 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Sept. 22, 2015. Adopted, Sept. 24, 2015 (198-0).
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. In the Senate - Bill, together with Governor's Veto Message, laid
on the table, July 13, 2015.
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: 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. 18.
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: 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: 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 487 - An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682,
No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, providing for limits on
copayments for insured medical services provided by a physical therapist,
chiropractor and occupational therapist. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, April 21, 2015 (47-0). In
the House - PN 1133 Reported as amended from INSURANCE, 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-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 29, 2015.
Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2015. Third
consideration and final passage,
June 30, 2015 (195-0). In the Senate - Referred to RULES AND
EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 30, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES AND
EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, as committed, July 14, 2015. Senate concurred in House
amendments, July 14, 2015 (46-0). Signed in Senate, July 14, 2015. Signed in House, July 21, 2015. Presented to the Governor, July 21,
2015. Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2015. Act No. 39.
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). In the House - Referred to HEALTH, June
26, 2015.
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 - 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. In the Senate -
Bill, together with Governor's Veto Message, laid on the table, July 13, 2015.
SB 685 - An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985
(P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, providing for
visiting team physician. Last Action: Reported as committed from
CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Sept. 17, 2015. First consideration, Sept. 17, 2015.
SB 686 - An Act amending the act of October 5, 1978
(P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, providing
for visiting team physician. Last Action: Reported as committed from
CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Sept. 17, 2015. First
consideration, Sept. 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. Approved by the Governor,
July 2, 2015. Act No. 3A.
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: Second
consideration, June 30, 2015. Laid on
the table, July 13, 2015. Removed from
table, July 13, 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. PN
1238 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 16, 2015. Second consideration, Sept. 17, 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.
Second consideration, June 24, 2015. Laid on the table, Sept. 17, 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.
Second consideration, June 24, 2015.
Laid on the table, Sept. 17, 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. Second
consideration, June 24, 2015. Laid on
the table, Sept. 17, 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. Second consideration, June 24, 2015. Laid on the table, Sept. 17, 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. Laid on the table, July 13, 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 947 - 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 1211 Referred
to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Aug. 24, 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.
SB 964 - An Act providing for portability of
professional and occupational licenses for military spouses. Last
Action: PN 1192 Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE,
July 23, 2015.
SB 988 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion
of State Route 403 over the Two Lick Creek, Borough of Clymer, Indiana County as
the Sergeant James Robert Pantall Memorial Bridge. Pantall was from CLYMER, PA, and is listed
on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Last Action: PN 1223 Referred to
TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 8, 2015.
SB 989 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion
of State Route 580 over the Susquehanna River, Cherry Tree Borough, Indiana
County, as the Airman Second Class Gerald Emmett Johnson Memorial Bridge. Last
Action: PN 1224 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 8, 2015.
SB 996 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs)
of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in disabled veterans' real estate
tax exemption, further providing for definitions and for duty of
commission. This legislation would amend
the law and add a definition of “income” that mirrors the definition in the
Senior Citizen Property Tax and Rent Rebate Act. Under current regulations for the Disabled
Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption program, “income” is defined as all income,
including 100% of social security income and railroad retirement benefits. This bill would exempt 50% of social security
income and railroad retirement benefits and be consistent with the Senior
Citizens Property Tax and Rent Rebate Act.
This change will potentially increase eligibility for the tax exemption
among the disabled veteran population.
In addition, this legislation will remove the language that creates a
“rebuttable presumption” of need if the applicant makes less than $75,000
annually and provide that applicants with less than $75,000 in annual income
shall be deemed to be in need and receive the exemption. The rebuttable presumption contained in
current law will continue to apply to those making over $75,000 per year. This legislation is aimed at providing
property tax exemption to an expanded population of veterans who honorably
served our country and have incurred significant and permanent disability as a
result of their military service, and are suffering financial hardship. Last
Action: PN 1227 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Sept.
10, 2015.
SB 1000 - 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, the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development Restricted Receipt
Account, the Justice Reinvestment Fund and the Multimodal Transportation Fund
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 money; and 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
1232 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 15, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS,
Sept. 16, 2015. First consideration,
Sept. 16, 2015. Second consideration,
Sept. 17, 2015. Third consideration and final
passage, Sept. 18, 2015 (30-19).
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Sept. 18, 2015. In the House - Referred to
APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 21, 2015. Reported
as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 21, 2015. First consideration, Sept. 21, 2015. Laid on the table, Sept. 21, 2015. Removed from table, Sept. 21, 2015. Second consideration, Sept. 22, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 22,
2015. Re-reported as committed from
APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 24, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Sept. 24, 2015 (117-83). (Remarks see House Journal Page ....), Sept.
24, 2015. Signed in House, Sept. 24,
2015.
COMMONWEALTH OF PA
SENATE RESOLUTIONS - 2015-2016 Session
SR 136 - A Resolution condemning economic, social, cultural
and other boycotts of Israel and growing incidents of anti-Semitism. Last
Action: Reported as committed from RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Sept.
17, 2015. Adopted, Sept. 18, 2015
(49-0). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page
....), Sept. 18, 2015. Transmitted as directed, Sept. 21, 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: 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). In the
Senate - Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, July 13, 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.
SR 170 - A Concurrent Resolution calling for a Free and Fair
Elections Amendment to the Constitution of the United States via a Convention
of the States, pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States,
which would authorize the states to apply disclosure rules and reasonable
guidelines on election campaign contributions and expenditures. Last
Action: PN 1194 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, July 23, 2015.
SR 171 - A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and
Finance Committee to conduct a study relating to the feasibility and
cost-effectiveness of utilizing privately owned veterans care facilities to
augment the Commonwealth's six State-owned veterans care facilities. Last Action: PN 1195 Referred to
VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, July 23, 2015.
SR 173 - A Resolution designating July 31, 2015, as
"Heat Stroke Prevention Day" in Pennsylvania. Last
Action: PN 1239 Introduced and adopted,
Sept. 16, 2015.
SR 174 - A Resolution recognizing the week of September 17
through 23, 2015, as "Constitution Week" in Pennsylvania. Last
Action: PN 1240 Introduced and adopted,
Sept. 16, 2015. (Remarks see Senate Journal
Page ....), Sept. 16, 2015.
SR 176 - A Resolution
recognizing the life and legacy and expressing condolences upon the passing of
Julian Bond, civil rights icon, legislator and professor. Last
Action: PN 1242 Introduced and adopted,
Sept. 16, 2015. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Sept. 17, 2015.
SR 178 - A Resolution recognizing the holiday beginning with
Rosh Hashanah and concluding with Yom Kippur.
Last Action: PN 1244
Introduced and adopted, Sept. 16,
2015. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page
....), Sept. 16, 2015.
SR 180 - A Resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of
the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Last
Action: PN 1246 Introduced and adopted,
Sept. 17, 2015. (Remarks see Senate
Journal Page ....), Sept. 17, 2015.
Transmitted as directed, Sept. 18, 2015.
SR 181 - A Resolution recognizing September 21, 2015, as
"International Day of Peace" and supporting the ideals observed at
this worldwide event. Last Action: PN 1247 Introduced and adopted, Sept. 17, 2015. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Sept.
17, 2015.
SR 182 - A Resolution recognizing the 25th Anniversary of
the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 2015. Last Action: PN 1248 Introduced and adopted, Sept. 17, 2015.
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Sept. 17, 2015.
SR 183 - A Resolution observing September 15 through October
15, 2015, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania in recognition
of the achievements of Hispanic Americans in our Commonwealth. Last Action: PN 1249 Introduced and adopted, Sept. 17, 2015. (Remarks see
Senate Journal Page ....), Sept. 17, 2015.
SR 184 - A Resolution recognizing the month of September
2015 as "Hunger Action Month" in Pennsylvania. Last
Action: PN 1250 Introduced and adopted,
Sept. 17, 2015. (Remarks see Senate
Journal Page ....), Sept. 17, 2015.
SR 185 - A Resolution designating the month of September
2015 as "Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month" and September 26, 2015, as
"Brain Aneurysm Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. Last
Action: PN 1251 Introduced and adopted,
Sept. 17, 2015. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Sept. 17, 2015.
SR 188 - A Resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of
the enactment of the Social Security Amendments of 1965 creating the Medicare
and Medicaid programs. Last Action: PN 1254 Introduced and adopted, Sept. 18, 2015. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Sept.
18, 2015. Transmitted as directed, Sept. 21, 2015.
SR 189 - A Resolution designating the month of September
2015 as "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Last
Action: PN 1255 Introduced and adopted,
Sept. 18, 2015. (Remarks see Senate
Journal Page ....), Sept. 18, 2015.
SR 190 - A Resolution recognizing the month of September
2015 as "National Recovery Month" in Pennsylvania and encouraging
relatives and friends of individuals battling mental illness or substance abuse
to implement preventive measures, recognize the signs of a problem and guide
those in need to appropriate treatment and recovery support services. Last
Action: PN 1256 Introduced and adopted,
Sept. 18, 2015. (Remarks see Senate
Journal Page ....), Sept. 18, 2015.
SR 193 - A Resolution designating the week of November 29
through December 5, 2015, as "Jewish Community Center Week" in
Pennsylvania. Last Action: PN 1259 Introduced and adopted, Sept. 18, 2015.
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Sept. 18, 2015. Transmitted as
directed, Sept. 21, 2015.
FEDERAL HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES LEGISLATION 114th Congress
FEDERAL HOUSE
RESOLUTIONS
H.J.RES.61 : Hire More Heroes Act
of 2015. Latest Major Action: 9/24/2015 Senate floor actions. Status: Motion
by Senator McConnell to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with
instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 2685)
made in Senate. Note: The measure is the
vehicle for FY2016 Continuing Appropriations. It was the vehicle in the Senate
for congressional disapproval of the Iran nuclear agreement. [Senate CR to Keep Government Open Fails. The Senate failed to pass SJR 61, a
Continuing Resolution (CR) that would have kept the government operating at FY
2015 spending levels until December 11, 2015. The measure included a provision
to defund Planned Parenthood and failed to get the required 60 votes (47-52) on
a motion to stop debate (cloture motion). House Leadership has indicated they
will move next week to approve a “clean” CR to avoid a government shutdown—but
only after they also vote on a CR that includes a prohibition of federal
funding for Planned Parenthood. The House and Senate have to pass a CR before
October 1, 2015—the start of the new fiscal year—to avoid a (partial)
government shutdown. (Source: FRA NewsBytes September 25 2015)]
FEDERAL HOUSE BILLS
114th Congress
H.R.22 : Hire More Heroes Act of 2015. A bill to amend the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under
TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account for
purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies
under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Related bill: S 12. Latest
Major Action: 7/30/2015 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an
amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 65 - 34. Record Vote
Number: 260. The bill eventually became part of H.R. 3236, the Surface
Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act, which was
signed into law.
H.R.91 : VA ID
Cards. A bill to amend title 38, United
States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to issue, upon
request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans. Latest
Major Action: Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to
the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 6/22/2015
Hearing held. [See: https://buchanan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/momentum-builds-buchanan-s-vets-id-card-act
]
H.R.303 : Retired Pay Restoration Act. Latest Title: To amend title 10, United
States Code, to permit additional retired members of the Armed Forces who have
a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from the
Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability and either retired pay by
reason of their years of military service or combat-related special
compensation. Latest Major Action: 1/13/2015 Referred to House committee. Status:
Referred to the Committee on Armed 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.
[NAUS supports Rep. Gus Bilirakis’s introduction of this bill.] [MOAA supports this bill.] 6/24/2015 Hearings held.
H.R.353 : Veterans' Access to Hearing Health Act of
2015. A bill to amend title 38, United
States Code, to include licensed hearing aid specialists as eligible for
appointment in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans
Affairs, and for other purposes. Latest Major Action: 2/6/2015: Referred
to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health. 7/14/2015:
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.359 : Veterans
Dog Training Therapy Act. A bill to
direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on dog
training therapy. Latest Major Action: 2/6/2015: Referred to the House Committee on
Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health. 7/14/2015: Subcommittee Hearings
Held.
H.R.421 : Classified Veterans Access to Care Act. A bill to amend title 38, United States
Code, to improve the mental health treatment provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs to veterans who served in classified missions. Latest
Major Action: 12/6/2015: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans'
Affairs Subcommittee on Health. 7/14/2015: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.423 : Latest Title: Newborn Care Improvement Act. Latest
Major Action: 2/6/2015 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to
the Subcommittee on Health. 7/14/2015: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.800 : VA
Alternative Appeals Process Pilot Program.
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot
program to provide veterans the option of using an alternative appeals process
to more quickly determine claims for disability compensation. [The bill would authorize the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs to carry out a five-year pilot program, creating an alternate
appeals option for appellants. It would provide appellants with an option to
have their appeals sent directly to the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA)
bypassing some Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA)appeal processing
procedures. This pilot could save veterans, their dependents and survivors
roughly 1,000 days of appeal processing.
H.R. 800 allows appellants to supply any additional evidence and
supporting documents when filing their Notice of Disagreement to start their
appeal for BVA review. Evidence submitted after voluntarily opting into the
program would result in discontinuance of the program and the appellant would
revert back to the standard appeal process. If BVA procures any additional
evidence, an appellant (and/or the appellant's representative) would receive
copies of this evidence and be given time to respond with additional
evidence. DAV supports this bill, with
several recommended changes, which the sponsor of the legislation is in
agreement, including: •Establish comprehensive VBA reporting requirements to
evaluate the pilot program; •Preserve and strengthen the Decision Review
Officer review option; and •Ensure appellants receive proper and adequate
information to make a well informed decision before making a voluntary election
to entry this pilot.] Latest Major Action: 2/20/2015:
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability
Assistance and Memorial Affairs. The
House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability and Memorial Affairs held a
hearing on April 14, 2015, exploring the viability of this pilot program. DAV
testified as to the value of implementing this new appeals processing
option. 7/9/2015 Markup of bill.
H.R.1302 : VARO
Deadlines for Certification of Certain Forms.
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a
deadline for the certification of certain forms by regional offices of the
Department of Veterans Affairs. Latest Major Action: 3/19/2015:
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability
Assistance and Memorial Affairs. 6/24/2015 Hearings held. 7/9/2015 Markup of
bill.
H.R.1338 : VA Study
on Unclaimed Vet Remains. A bill to
require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on matters
relating to the burial of unclaimed remains of veterans in national cemeteries,
and for other purposes. Related
Bills: S.695. Latest Major Action: 3/19/2015: Referred to the House Committee on
Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
6/24/2015 Hearings held. 7/9/2015 Markup of bill.
H.R.1356 : Women Veterans Access to Quality Care Act of
2015. A bill to improve the provision of
health care for women veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for
other purposes. Latest Major Action: 3/19/2015 Status: Referred to the House Subcommittee
on Health. 7/14/2015: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1379 : Authorize
BVA to Develop Appeal Case Evidence. A
bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Board of Veterans'
Appeals to develop evidence in appeal cases, and for other purposes. Latest
Major Action: 3/27/2015: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans'
Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. 7/9/2015 Markup of bill.
H.R.1380 : Veteran
Status Medallion Eligibility. A bill to
amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the eligibility for a medallion
furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to signify the veteran status of
a deceased individual. Latest Major Action: 3/27/2015:
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability
Assistance and Memorial Affairs. 6/24/2015 Hearings held. 7/9/2015 Markup of bill.
H.R.1384 : Honor America's Guard-Reserve Retirees Act. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code,
to recognize the service in the reserve components of certain persons by
honoring them with status as veterans under law. Latest
Major Action: 3/27/2015: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans'
Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. 6/24/2015
Hearings held. 7/9/2015 Markup of bill. [MOAA supports this bill.]
H.R.1688 : Expand VA
Choice Act Care to Include A bill to
amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to designate
20 graduate medical education residency positions specifically for the study of
optometry. Latest Major Action: 3/26/2015 Referred to House committee. Status:
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 7/14/2015: Subcommittee
Hearings Held.
H.R.1862 : VA
Outreach on Emergency Medical Care Delayed Payments. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs to conduct outreach to veterans regarding the effect of delayed
payments of claims for emergency medical care furnished by non-Department of
Veterans Affairs medical providers by the Chief Business Office and to direct
the Secretary to submit to Congress an annual report regarding such delayed
payments. Latest Major Action: 4/16/2015 Referred to House committee. Status:
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 7/14/2015: Subcommittee
Hearings Held.
H.R.1994 : 2015 VA
Accountability Act. A bill to amend
title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal or demotion of
employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on performance or
misconduct, and for other purposes. Latest Major Action: 4/23/2015 Referred
to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and
in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 5/11/2015 Referred to House subcommittee.
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. 6/2/2015: Subcommittee Hearings Held. 6/25/2015: Subcommittee Consideration and
Mark-up Session Held. 6/25/2015:
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute
(Amended) by Voice Vote. 7/15/2015:
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 7/15/2015: Ordered to be Reported in the
Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote. 7/29/2015 Passed House. [See: http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2015/04/new-bill-would-give-va-secretary-sweeping-authority-fire-bad-employees/110986/
]
H.R.2001 : Latest Title: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection
Act. Latest Major Action: 4/23/2015 Referred to House committee. Status:
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 6/24/2015 Hearings held.
H.R.2214 : Disabled Veterans' Access to Medical Exams
Improvement Act. A bill to improve the
authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with
private physicians to conduct medical disability examinations. Latest
Major Action: 5/1/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
6/24/2015 Hearings held. 7/9/2015
Markup of bill.
H.R.2256 : Latest Title: Veterans Information Modernization
Act . VA Hospital Care, Medical
Services, and Nursing Home Care Annual Reports.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report on the Veterans Health
Administration and the furnishing of hospital care, medical services, and
nursing home care by the Department of Veterans Affairs. A bill to expand homeless benefits to veterans
fleeing domestic abuse, evaluate the efficacy of VA mental health care, and
require VA to properly track and document biological implants. This bill also
includes a provision that would require VA to round down any cost-of- living
increases to the Montgomery GI Bill and the Survivors’ and Dependents’
Educational Assistance program, a provision the VFW opposes. Latest
Major Action: 5/12/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
7/7/2015 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H.
Rept. 114-191. 7/21/2015 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3
required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 449).
7/22/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate
and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Reports: 114-191
H.R.2464 : Improve VA Secretary Accountability to VA OIG. A
bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to the Inspector General of the Department of
Veterans Affairs. Latest Major Action: 5/20/2015 Referred to House committee. Status:
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 7/14/2015: Subcommittee
Hearings Held.
H.R.2605 : Veterans Fiduciary Reform Act of 2015. A bill to
amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the supervision of fiduciaries
of veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Latest Major Action: 6/5/2015 Referred
to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability
Assistance and Memorial Affairs. 6/24/2015 Hearings held. 7/9/2015 Markup of
bill.
H.R.2691 : Veterans' Survivors Claims Processing Automation
Act of 2015. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adjudicate and pay survivor's benefits without
requiring the filing of a formal claim, and for other purposes. Related Bills: S.1451. Latest
Major Action: 6/9/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 6/24/2015 Hearings held. 7/9/2015 Markup
of bill.
H.R.2706 : Veterans National Remembrance Act. A bill to
amend title 38, United States Code, to provide priority for the establishment
of new national cemeteries by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes. Latest Major Action: 6/9/2015 Referred to House committee. Status:
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 6/24/2015 Hearings held.
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.
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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.2914 : Latest Title: Build a Better VA Act. Latest
Major Action: 6/25/2015: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans'
Affairs. 7/13/2015: Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health. 7/14/2015 House
committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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. 7/14/2015 Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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. 7/14/2015 Subcommittee Hearings
Held.
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.
H.R.3040 : DoD/VA
Unofficial Info Use Guidelines. A bill
to require the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs, to develop guidelines regarding the use by the Secretaries of
the military departments and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of unofficial
sources of information to determine the eligibility of a member or former
member of the Armed Forces for benefits and decorations when the member's
service records are incomplete because of damage to the records, including
records damaged by a 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center in St.
Louis, Missouri. Latest Major Action: 7/17/2015 Referred to House subcommittee.
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial
Affairs.
H.R.3068 : Restore
Honor to Service Members Act. A bill to
direct the Secretary of Defense to review the discharge characterization of
former members of the Armed Forces who were discharged by reason of the sexual
orientation of the member, and for other purposes. Related Bills: S.1766. Latest
Major Action: 7/15/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.3101 : POW
Accountability Act. A bill to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review the list of veterans designated as
former prisoners of war to identify discrepancies, and for other purposes. Latest
Major Action: 7/16/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3113 : Empowering
Our Veterans Act of 2015. A bill to
prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from obligating or expending funds
for alternative energy generation projects unless specifically authorized by
law, and for other purposes. Latest Major Action: 7/16/2015 Referred
to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and
in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, 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.3122 : VALOR Act
of 2015. A bill to amend title 38,
United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into a
contract with a non-government entity for the conduct of biannual audits of
Department of Veterans Affairs health care functions, and for other
purposes. Latest Major Action: 7/21/2015 Referred to House committee. Status:
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3183 : Veterans
Health Care Freedom Act. A bill to to
amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to expand and
make permanent the Veterans Choice Program, and for other purposes. Latest
Major Action: 7/23/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3200 : VA
Flexibility in Appropriated Funds Usage.
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transfer
unobligated amounts previously made available to the Department of Veterans
Affairs to the medical accounts of the Department to improve the furnishing of
health care to veterans. Latest Major
Action: 7/23/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on
Appropriations, 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.3216 : VET
Act. A bill to amend title 38, United
States Code, to clarify the emergency hospital care furnished by the Secretary
of Veterans Affairs to certain veterans.
Latest Major Action:
7/27/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee
on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3234 : Failing VA
Medical Center Recovery Act. A bill to
amend title 38, United States Code, to establish within the Department of
Veterans Affairs an Office of Failing Medical Center Recovery, and for other
purposes. Latest Major Action: 7/28/2015 Referred to House committee. Status:
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3236 : Latest
Title: Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act
of 2015. Related Bills: H.RES.388. Latest
Major Action: 7/28/2015 Introduced
in House. 7/29/2015 Passed/agreed to in
House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 385 - 34, 1 Present (Roll no.
486). 7/30/2015 Passed/agreed to in
Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time,
and passed (under the order of 7/29/15, having achieved 60 votes in the
affirmative) without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 91 - 4. Record Vote Number:
261. 7/31/2015. H.R. 22 eventually became part of part H.R.
3236, the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement
Act. Presented
to President. 7/31/2015 Signed by President. 7/31/2015 Became Public Law No:
114-041 [Text, PDF].
H.R.3246 : Veterans
Choice Funds Use. A bill to provide for
the temporary use of Veterans Choice Funds for certain programs, and for other
purposes. Latest Major Action: 7/28/2015 Referred to House committee. Status:
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the
Committee on the Budget, 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.3278 : Unclaimed
Deceased Vet Internment. A bill to amend
title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
is informed of the interment of unclaimed deceased veterans, and for other
purposes. Latest Major Action: 7/29/2015 Referred to House committee. Status:
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3312 : Veterans
Benefits Network Act. A bill to amend
title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to
make grants for establishing coordinated networks of services and resources for
veterans and their families. Latest Major Action: 7/29/2015 Referred
to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans'
Affairs.
H.R.3365 : Women
Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015. A bill to improve the reproductive assistance
provided by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to
severely wounded, ill, or injured members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and
their spouses or partners, and for other purposes. Latest
Major Action: 7/29/2015 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.
H.R.3373 :
Whistleblower Complaints Review.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs to review certain whistleblower complaints. Latest
Major Action: 7/29/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3374 : Wounded
Warrior Assistance Act of 2015. A bill
to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the payment of childcare
assistance to certain single parents who are participating in a Department of
Veterans Affairs vocational rehabilitation program, and for other purposes. Latest
Major Action: 7/29/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3414 : Veterans Access to Orthotic and Prosthetic Care
Act. A bill to improve the certification
and licensing of employees and medical laboratories of the Department of
Veterans Affairs that furnish prosthetic and orthotic services, and for other
purposes. Latest Major Action: 7/29/2015 Referred to House committee. Status:
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3419 : Support
for Student Veterans with Families Act.
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to
eligible educational institutions to provide child care services on campus. Latest
Major Action: 7/29/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3423 : Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code,
and the Agent Orange Act of 1991 to extend the certain authorities of the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding associations between diseases and
exposure to dioxin and other chemical compounds in herbicides. Latest
Major Action: 7/29/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
8/6/2015: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and
Memorial Affairs. [Agent Orange Act
Extension Stalls. Congressman Tim Walz
(Minn.) recently introduced the FRA-supported “Agent Orange Extension Act,”
(H.R. 3423) which would extend the original sunset deadline of the Agent Orange
Act of 1991 by two years. The extension would ensure that Vietnam veterans
exposed to Agent Orange receive just compensation and care. The 1991 Act
expires on September 30, 2015; the legislation would extend its sunset to September
30, 2017. FRA warned the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees regarding
the sunset of the Act during its March 18, 2015 testimony. The Agent Orange Act of 1991 (AOA)
established a presumption of service connection for diseases associated with
Agent Orange exposure, relieving Vietnam veterans from the burden of providing
evidence that their illness was a result of military service. This law directs
the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to periodically research and review
diseases that might be associated with Agent Orange exposure. The VA is
required to add diseases the NAS finds to have a positive association to Agent
Orange exposure to the VA’s list of presumptive service-connected diseases.
Since the enactment of the AOA, the NAS has issued reports that have led to the
presumption of service connection for diseases such as Parkinson’s, B-cell
leukemia and early onset peripheral neuropathy. Without these studies,
thousands of Vietnam era veterans would have gone without the benefits they greatly
deserve. If the AOA expires, the VA
would no longer be obligated to review the NAS report or add any new diseases
to the presumption of service list, which could result in denying thousands of
veterans their right to compensation. The bill has stalled in the House
Veterans Affairs Committee Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
Subcommittee. Members are urged to use the FRA Action Center
(www.fra.org/action-center) and can call the Subcommittee Chairman, Rep. Ralph
Abraham (La.) Capitol Hill office (202-225-8490) to explain that the AOA
expires September 30, 2015 and ask that the bill be approved immediately. (Source: FRA
NewsBytes September 25 2015)]
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FEDERAL SENATE RESOLUTIONS 114th
Congress:
None.
FEDERAL SENATE BILLS 114th
Congress:
S.290 : VA Employee
Accountability. A bill to amend title
38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of employees of the
Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Latest
Major Action: 1/28/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice
and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 9/16/2015 Senate committee/subcommittee
actions. Status: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.469 : DoD/VA Vet Reproductive
Assistance. A bill to improve the
reproductive assistance provided by the Department of Defense and the
Department of Veterans Affairs to severely wounded, ill, or injured members of
the Armed Forces, veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other
purposes. Latest Major Action: 2/11/2015 Referred to Senate committee.
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 6/22/2015 Hearing held. 6/22/2015 Markup of
bill. [MOAA supports
this bill.]
S.627 : Revoke VA Wait
List Manipulator’s Bonus.
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revoke bonuses
paid to employees involved in electronic wait list manipulations, and for other
purposes. Latest Major Action: 3/3/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status:
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 6/22/2015 Markup
of bill.
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: 3/10/2015 Referred
to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs. 6/3/2015:
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.833 : VA Project FY 2015
Authority. A bill to authorize the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out certain major medical facility
projects for which appropriations were made for fiscal year 2015, and for other
purposes. Related Bills: H.R.1543.
Latest Major Action:
3/23/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 6/22/2015 Markup of bill.
S.901 :
Latest Title: Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015. A bill to establish in the Department of
Veterans Affairs a national center for research on the diagnosis and treatment
of health conditions of the descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances
during service in the Armed Forces that are related to that exposure, to establish
an advisory board on such health conditions, and for other purposes. Related bill: HR 1769. Latest Major Action: 4/13/2015 Referred to Senate committee.
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 6/22/2015 Hearing held. [Note: The VA is opposed to this bill, so
it will take a ground-swell of support from veterans and their families to get
this passed.] [See: http://www.stripes.com/news/us/bill-calls-for-dod-to-publish-toxic-exposure-evidence-1.341844
] [MOAA supports this bill.]
[TREA strongly supports this
legislation and we urge you to contact your Senators and Representative and ask
them to support S.901 in the Senate and H.R. 1769 in the House of
Representatives.]
S.1021 : VA Master's Degree
Degree Grant Program. A bill to require
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to establish, or expand upon,
master's degree programs in orthotics and prosthetics, and for other
purposes. Related bills: H.R.1904. Latest
Major Action: 4/21/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice
and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 6/22/2015 Hearing
held.
S.1082 : Removal/Demotion of VA
Employees. A bill to amend title 38,
United States Code, to provide for the removal or demotion of employees of the
Department of Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for
other purposes. Related Bills:
H.R.1994. Latest Major Action: 4/23/2015 Referred to Senate committee.
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 6/22/2015 Hearing
held. 6/22/2015 Markup of bill. 6/24/2015: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. 7/22/2015 Markup of bill.
S.1117 : Authorize VA Secretary to Fire Execs for Misconduct. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code,
to expand the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to remove senior
executives of the Department of Veterans Affairs for performance or misconduct
to include removal of certain other employees of the Department, and for other
purposes. Latest Major Action: 4/28/2015 Referred to Senate committee.
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 6/22/2015 Hearing
held.
S.1203 : 21st Century Veterans Benefits Delivery Act. A bill to amend
title 38, United States Code, to improve the processing by the Department of
Veterans Affairs of claims for benefits under laws administered by the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Latest
Major Action: 5/13/2015 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status:
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
6/22/2015 Markup of bill. 7/22/2015 Markup of bill.
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MOAA’s Action Network http://capwiz.com/moaa/issues/bills/?bill=66031636
[See also: http://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-heller-lead-va-backlog-working-group-in-release-of-new-report-legislation-to-address-claims-delay
]
S.1358 : Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act. A bill to amend
title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to
inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the United States in
Laos during the Vietnam War era. Related
Bills: H.R.2327. Latest Major Action: 5/14/2015 Referred to Senate committee.
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 6/22/2015 Hearing
held.
S.1493 : Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2015. A bill to provide for an increase, effective December
1, 2015, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected
disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the
survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes. Related Bills: H.R.675. Latest
Major Action: 6/3/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and
referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 6/22/2015 Markup of bill. 7/22/2015 Markup of bill.
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.
S.1766 : Restore Honor to
Service Members Act. A bill to direct
the Secretary of Defense to review the discharge characterization of former
members of the Armed Forces who were discharged by reason of the sexual
orientation of the member, and for other purposes. Related Bills: H.R.
3068. Latest Major Action: 7/15/2015 Referred to Senate committee.
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.1775 : World War II Merchant
Mariner Service Act. A bill to direct
the Secretary of Homeland Security to accept additional documentation when
considering the application for veterans status of an individual who performed
service as a coastwise merchant seaman during World War II, and for other
purposes. Latest Major Action: 7/15/2015 Referred to Senate committee.
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.1797 : Connect with Veterans
Act of 2015. A bill to require the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a voluntary national directory of
veterans to support outreach to veterans, and for other purposes. Latest
Major Action: 7/16/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice
and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.1856 : VA Employee Suspension
and Removal. A bill to amend title 38,
United States Code, to provide for suspension and removal of employees of the
Department of Veterans Affairs for performance or misconduct that is a threat
to public health or safety and to improve accountability of employees of the
Department, and for other purposes. Latest Major Action: 7/23/2015 Referred
to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs. 9/16/2015 Senate committee/subcommittee
actions. Status: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.1880 : Latest Title: Helping Veterans Save for Health Care Act of
2015. Related Bills: H.R.2514. Latest
Major Action: 7/28/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice
and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1885 : Veteran Housing
Stability Act of 2015. A bill to amend
title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of assistance and
benefits to veterans who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or
occupying temporary housing, and for other purposes. Latest
Major Action: 7/29/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice
and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.1895 : A bill to amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act for
purposes of making claims under such Act based on exposure to atmospheric
nuclear testing. Latest Major Action: 7/29/2015 Referred to Senate committee.
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1991 : A bill to eliminate the sunset date for the Choice Program of
the Department of Veterans Affairs, to expand eligibility for such program, and
for other purposes. Latest Major Action: 8/5/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status:
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.1993 : A bill to establish the 21st Century Conservation Service
Corps to place youth and veterans in the United States in national service
positions to protect, restore, and enhance the great outdoors of the United
States, and for other purposes. Latest Major Action: 8/5/2015 Referred
to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Natural Resources.
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
Legislative Chairman, DAV Chap. 15
Cell: 215 601-6263
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