State House Veterans Legislation as of 021516

COMMONWEALTH OF PA HOUSE BILLS 2015-2016 Session:

HB 11 - An Act establishing the Lean Government Practices Program; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Governor's Innovation Office.  Last Action: PN 0216 Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS, Jan. 27, 2015. PN 1036 Reported as amended from URBAN AFFAIRS, March 31, 2015. First consideration, March 31, 2015.  Laid on the table, March 31, 2015.  Removed from table, April 20, 2015.  PN 1446 Second consideration, with amendments, May 5, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, May 5, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), May 5, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, May 6, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, May 6, 2015 (178-17). In the Senate - Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS, May 8, 2015.

HB 40 - An Act providing for a volunteer health care practitioner certification; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Health.  Last Action: PN 1454 Referred to HEALTH, May 6, 2015.

HB 49 - 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, providing for the payment of death benefits to members of the Pennsylvania Civil Air Patrol.  Last Action: Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Jan. 21, 2015 [House].  Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Jan. 28, 2015.  First consideration, Jan. 28, 2015.  Laid on the table, Jan. 28, 2015.  Removed from table, Jan. 28, 2015. Second consideration, Feb. 2, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 2, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 3, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 3, 2015 (199-0).  In the Senate - Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Feb. 6, 2015. PN 2546 Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 18, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 18, 2015.  Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9), Dec. 18, 2015.

 

HB 59 - An Act providing for hepatitis C testing and treatment and for duties of the Department of Health.  Last Action: PN 0051 Referred to HEALTH, Jan. 21, 2015. Reported as committed from HEALTH, Jan. 28, 2015.  First consideration, Jan. 28, 2015.  Laid on the table, Jan. 28, 2015.  Removed from table, Feb. 11, 2015. Second consideration, Feb. 23, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 23, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 24, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 24, 2015 (199-1).  In the Senate - Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, Feb. 27, 2015.

 

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: PN 0054 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Jan. 21, 2015.  PN 1564 Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, May 13, 2015.  First consideration, May 13, 2015.  Laid on the table, May 13, 2015.  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. PN 2255 Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Sept. 30, 2015.  First consideration, Sept. 30, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 14, 2015.

 

HB 64 -  An Act providing for suicide prevention continuing education.  Last Action: PN 0055 Referred to EDUCATION, Jan. 21, 2015. Reported with request to re-refer to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE from EDUCATION, Feb. 25, 2015.  Re-referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Feb. 25, 2015. Reported as committed from PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 1, 2015. First consideration, June 1, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 1, 2015.  Removed from table, June 8, 2015.  Second consideration, June 9, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 9, 2015.  Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 10, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 10, 2015 (188-0).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 10, 2015.  In the Senate - Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 12, 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: PN 0066 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Jan. 21, 2015. Reported as committed from PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Feb. 11, 2015.  First consideration, Feb. 11, 2015.  Laid on the table, Feb. 11, 2015.  Removed from table, Feb. 23, 2015. Second consideration, Feb. 24, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 24, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 25, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 25, 2015 (198-0).  In the Senate - Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Feb. 27, 2015. 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.  Signed in Senate, Sept. 28, 2015.  Presented to the Governor, Sept. 29, 2015. Approved by the Governor, Oct. 7, 2015.  Act No. 43.

 

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: PN 0078 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Jan. 21, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 3, 2015.  First consideration, Feb. 3, 2015.  Laid on the table, Feb. 3, 2015.  Removed from table, Feb. 9, 2015. Second consideration, Feb. 10, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 10, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 11, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, March 31, 2015 (200-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), March 31, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, April 8, 2015. 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 89 - An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in discipline, removal and retirement of judicial officers, further providing for automatic retirement on age.  Last Action: PN 0079 Referred to JUDICIARY, Jan. 21, 2015. Reported as committed from JUDICIARY, Feb. 3, 2015. First consideration, Feb. 3, 2015.  Laid on the table, Feb. 3, 2015.  Removed from table, Feb. 4, 2015. Second consideration, Feb. 9, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 9, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 10, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 10, 2015 (154-44).  In the Senate - Referred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 13, 2015. Reported as committed from JUDICIARY, Feb. 17, 2015. First consideration, Feb. 17, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 15, 2015.  Removed from table, April 15, 2015. Laid on the table, June 1, 2015.  Removed from table, June 1, 2015. Laid on the table, June 24, 2015.  Removed from table, June 24, 2015. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 27, 2015. Second consideration, Oct. 28, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 16, 2015 (36-13). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ), Nov. 16, 2015. Signed in House, Nov. 17, 2015. Signed in Senate, Nov. 17, 2015. Presented to the Governor, Nov. 18, 2015. Approved by the Governor, Nov. 24, 2015. Act No. 62.

 

HB 90 - A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for compensation and retirement of justices, judges and justices of the peace.  Last Action: PN 0080 Referred to JUDICIARY, Jan. 21, 2015. PN 0251 Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 251, Jan. 28, 2015.  Reported as committed from JUDICIARY, Feb. 3, 2015. First consideration, Feb. 3, 2015.  Laid on the table, Feb. 3, 2015.  Removed from table, Feb. 4, 2015. Second consideration, Feb. 9, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 9, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 10, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 10, 2015 (154-44).  (Remarks see House Journal Page 157), Feb. 10, 2015.  In the Senate - Referred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 13, 2015. Reported as committed from JUDICIARY, Feb. 17, 2015. First consideration, Feb. 17, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 15, 2015.  Removed from table, April 15, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 1, 2015.  Removed from table, June 1, 2015. Laid on the table, June 24, 2015.  Removed from table, June 24, 2015. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 27, 2015. Second consideration, Oct. 28, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 16, 2015 (36-13). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ), Nov. 16, 2015. Signed in House, Nov. 17, 2015. Signed in Senate, Nov. 17, 2015. Filed in the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Nov. 17, 2015. Pamphlet Laws Resolution No. 1.

 

HB 92 - An Act amending the act of July 2, 1993 (P.L.345, No.48), entitled "An act empowering the General Counsel or his designee to issue subpoenas for certain licensing board activities; providing for hearing examiners in the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs; providing additional powers to the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs; and further providing for civil penalties and license suspension," further providing for definitions and for civil penalties.  Last Action: PN 0082 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Jan. 21, 2015.  Reported as committed from PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, April 1, 2015. First consideration, April 1, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 1, 2015.  Removed from table, April 15, 2015. Second consideration, April 20, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 20, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, April 21, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, April 21, 2015 (194-0).  In the Senate - Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, May 1, 2015.

 

HB 108 - An Act amending the act of July 10, 1981 (P.L.214, No.67), known as the Bingo Law, further defining "association" and adding definitions; and further providing for rules for licensing and operation.  Last Action: PN 0094 Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, Jan. 21, 2015.

 

HB 110 - 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 tavern games tax; providing for compulsive and problem gambling notice of availability of assistance; and imposing penalties.  Last Action: PN 0096 Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, Jan. 21, 2015.

 

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: PN 0115 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Jan. 21, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Jan. 28, 2015. First consideration, Jan. 28, 2015.  Laid on the table, Jan. 28, 2015.  Removed from table, Jan. 28, 2015.      Second consideration, Feb. 2, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 2, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 3, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 3, 2015 (199-0).  In the Senate - Referred to EDUCATION, Feb. 6, 2015. PN 1695 Reported as amended from EDUCATION, June 3, 2015.  First consideration, June 3, 2015. 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 138 - An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for soliciting by first responder organizations.  Last Action: PN 0122 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Jan. 21, 2015.  Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, May 6, 2015.  First consideration, May 6, 2015.  Laid on the table, May 6, 2015.  Removed from table, May 11, 2015. PN 1558 Second consideration, with amendments, May 12, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, May 12, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), May 12, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, May 13, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, May 13, 2015 (190-1).  In the Senate - Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, May 20, 2015. PN 2256 Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Sept. 30, 2015.  First consideration, Sept. 30, 2015.  Second consideration, Oct. 14, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 21, 2015 (46-0).  In the House - Referred to RULES, Oct. 26, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES, as committed, Oct. 26, 2015. House concurred in Senate amendments, Oct. 26, 2015 (198-0).  Signed in House, Oct. 26, 2015. Signed in Senate, Oct. 26, 2015. Presented to the Governor, Oct. 27, 2015. Approved by the Governor, Nov. 4, 2015.  Act No. 57.

 

HB 140 - An Act amending the act of December 14, 1982 (P.L.1211, No.279), entitled "An act providing for ridesharing arrangements and providing that certain laws shall be inapplicable to ridesharing arrangements," providing for a short title; further providing for definitions and for motor carrier laws not applicable to ridesharing; and making editorial changes.  Last Action: PN 0124 Referred to CONSUMER AFFAIRS, Jan. 21, 2015. Reported as committed from CONSUMER AFFAIRS, Feb. 25, 2015. First consideration, Feb. 25, 2015.  Laid on the table, Feb. 25, 2015.  Removed from table, Feb. 26, 2015. Second consideration, March 2, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, March 2, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, March 4, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, March 4, 2015 (195-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), March 4, 2015. In the Senate -Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, March 6, 2015. Reported as committed from CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, May 12, 2015. First consideration, May 12, 2015. Laid on the table, June 22, 2015. Removed from table, June 29, 2015. Second consideration, 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. 22.

 

HB 152 - 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, providing for the payment of death benefits.  Last Action: PN 0141 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Jan. 22, 2015. PN 0232 Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Jan. 28, 2015. First consideration, Jan. 28, 2015.  Laid on the table, Jan. 28, 2015.  Removed from table, Jan. 28, 2015. Second consideration, Feb. 2, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 2, 2015.  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Feb. 2, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 3, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 3, 2015 (199-0).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Feb. 3, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Feb. 6, 2015. Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Feb. 18, 2015.  First consideration, Feb. 18, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 23, 2015. PN 1181 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, April 13, 2015. Second consideration, April 14, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, April 15, 2015 (49-0).  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ), April 15, 2015.  In the House - Referred to RULES, April 15, 2015.  Re-reported on concurrence from RULES, as committed, April 21, 2015. House concurred in Senate amendments, April 21, 2015 (191-0).  Signed in House, April 21, 2015. Signed in Senate, May 4, 2015.  Presented to the Governor, May 5, 2015. Approved by the Governor, May 13, 2015. Act No. 1.

 

HB 153 - A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, reducing the size of the General Assembly.  Last Action: PN 0142 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Jan. 22, 2015. PN 1318 Reported as amended from STATE GOVERNMENT, April 21, 2015.  First consideration, April 21, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 21, 2015.  Removed from table, April 22, 2015. Second consideration, May 4, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, May 4, 2015.  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), May 4, 2015.  Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, May 5, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, May 5, 2015 (139-56).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), May 5, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, May 8, 2015. Reported as committed from STATE GOVERNMENT, Jan. 20, 2016.  First consideration, Jan. 20, 2016.  Second consideration, Jan. 26, 2016.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Jan. 26, 2016. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Jan. 26, 2016. Third consideration and final passage, Jan. 27, 2016 (43-6).  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ), Jan. 27, 2016. Signed in House, Jan. 27, 2016. Signed in Senate, Feb. 8, 2016. Filed in the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Feb. 8, 2016. Pamphlet Laws Resolution No. 1.

 

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: PN 0143 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Jan. 22, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Jan. 28, 2015. First consideration, Jan. 28, 2015.  Laid on the table, Jan. 28, 2015.  Removed from table, Jan. 28, 2015. PN 0307 Second consideration, with amendments, Feb. 2, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 2, 2015.  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Feb. 2, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 3, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 4, 2015 (197-0).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Feb. 4, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Feb. 6, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, April 14, 2015.  First consideration, April 14, 2015. Laid on the table, May 5, 2015.  Removed from table, June 2, 2015. Second consideration, June 3, 2015. Laid on the table, June 15, 2015.  Removed from table, June 29, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 30, 2015 (49-0).  Signed in House, June 30, 2015. Signed in Senate, June 30, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 30, 2015. Approved by the Governor, July 10, 2015.  Act No. 23.

 

HB 175 - An Act amending the act of April 26, 2006 (P.L.91, No.29), known as the Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans' Benefit Act, further providing for application for compensation and for Commonwealth indebtedness.  Bill would extend the application deadline to 8/31/18.  Last Action: PN 0151 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Jan. 22, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, May 6, 2015. First consideration, May 6, 2015.  Laid on the table, May 6, 2015.  Removed from table, May 13, 2015. Second consideration, June 1, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 1, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 2, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 2, 2015 (195-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 2, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 4, 2015.  Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 16, 2015.  First consideration, June 16, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 17, 2015.  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. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES, as committed, Oct. 20, 2015.  House concurred in Senate amendments, Oct. 20, 2015 (197-0).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 20, 2015. Signed in House, Oct. 20, 2015. Signed in Senate, Oct. 20, 2015. Presented to the Governor, Oct. 21, 2015.  Approved by the Governor, Oct. 30, 2015.  Act No. 50.  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 178 - An Act designating a section of State Route 43 at the Mon-Fayette Expressway Interchange with State Route 88, known as Exit 28, in Fayette County as the Marine Cpl. Thomas R. Matty Memorial Interchange. Last Action: PN 0172 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Jan. 23, 2015.  PN 0308 Reported as amended from TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 3, 2015.  First consideration, Feb. 3, 2015.  Laid on the table, Feb. 3, 2015.  Removed from table, Feb. 9, 2015. Second consideration, Feb. 10, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 10, 2015.  Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 11, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 11, 2015 (195-0).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Feb. 11, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 13, 2015.  Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 17, 2015.  First consideration, Feb. 17, 2015.  PN 0663 Amended on second consideration, Feb. 23, 2015. PN 0694 Second consideration, with amendments, Feb. 24, 2015.  PN 1213 Amended on third consideration, April 14, 2015.  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ), April 14, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, April 15, 2015 (49-0).  In the House - Referred to RULES, April 15, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES, as committed, April 21, 2015. House concurred in Senate amendments, April 21, 2015 (189-0).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), April 21, 2015. Signed in House, April 21, 2015. Signed in Senate, May 4, 2015.  Presented to the Governor, May 5, 2015.  Approved by the Governor, May 13, 2015.  Act No. 3.

 

HB 179 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion of S.R. 88 over Muddy Creek, Cumberland Township, Greene County, as the Army Corporal Richard W. Kowalewski, Jr., Memorial Bridge. Last Action: PN 0173 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Jan. 23, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 3, 2015. First consideration, Feb. 3, 2015. Laid on the table, Feb. 3, 2015. Removed from table, Feb. 9, 2015. Second consideration, Feb. 10, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 10, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 11, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 11, 2015 (195-0).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Feb. 11, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 13, 2015.  Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 17, 2015.  First consideration, Feb. 17, 2015.  Laid on the table, Feb. 24, 2015.  Removed from table, June 2, 2015. Laid on the table, June 9, 2015.

 

HB 182 - An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, further providing for the authority to administer injectable medications, biologicals and immunizations.  Last Action: PN 0175 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Jan. 23, 2015.  Reported as committed from PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Feb. 11, 2015.  First consideration, Feb. 11, 2015.  Laid on the table, Feb. 11, 2015.  Removed from table, March 4, 2015.  PN 1071 Second consideration, with amendments, April 1, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 1, 2015.  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), April 1, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, April 13, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, April 13, 2015 (195-2).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), April 13, 2015.

In the Senate - Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, April 23, 2015. Reported as committed from CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 9, 2015. First consideration, June 9, 2015.  Second consideration, June 15, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, June 16, 2015 (49-0).  Signed in House, June 17, 2015.  Signed in Senate, June 17, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 17, 2015. Approved by the Governor, June 26, 2015.  Act No. 8.

 

HB 190 - An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in pharmaceutical assistance for the elderly, further providing for the definition of "income." Last Action: PN 0182 Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, Jan. 23, 2015. Reported as committed from AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, Nov. 18, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 18, 2015.  Laid on the table, Nov. 18, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 19, 2015. Second consideration, Nov. 23, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 23, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 24, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 24, 2015 (197-0). In the Senate - Referred to AGING AND YOUTH, Dec. 4, 2015.

 

HB 192 -  An Act amending the act of August 5, 1941 (P.L.752, No.286), known as the Civil Service Act, further providing for powers and duties of director.  Last Action: PN 0184 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Jan. 23, 2015. Reported as committed from STATE GOVERNMENT, Jan. 28, 2015. First consideration, Jan. 28, 2015.  Laid on the table, Jan. 28, 2015.  Removed from table, Feb. 3, 2015. PN 0353 Second consideration, with amendments, Feb. 4, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 4, 2015.  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Feb. 4, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 9, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 9, 2015 (199-0).  In the Senate - Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Feb. 13, 2015.

 

HB 193 - An Act providing for the medical use of cannabis; establishing the State Board of Medical Cannabis Licensing and providing for its powers and duties; imposing duties on the Department of Health and the Department of State; regulating the growing, processing and dispensing of medical cannabis; imposing civil and criminal penalties; and making inconsistent repeals.  Last Action: PN 0260 Referred to HEALTH, Feb. 2, 2015.

 

HB 194 - An Act amending the act of June 28, 1935 (P.L.477, No.193), referred to as the Enforcement Officer Disability Benefits Law, extending benefit coverage. Last Action: PN 0185 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Jan. 23, 2015.

 

HB 205 - An Act prohibiting employees of long-term care providers from serving as guardian, agent under a power of attorney, insurance or annuity beneficiary or estate executor of individuals who receive services from a long-term care provider. Last Action: PN 0195 Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, Jan. 23, 2015.

 

HB 214 - An Act providing for the powers and duties of the Department of Aging and area agencies on aging and for annual review of care plans; requiring criminal background checks and communicable disease screenings of certain providers; prohibiting certain provider financial interests; and providing for consumer telephone access and for procedures for noncompliance. Last Action: PN 0201 Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, Jan. 23, 2015.

 

HB 222 - An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, in public assistance, prohibiting eligibility for individuals convicted of drug distribution.  Last Action: PN 0218 Referred to HEALTH, Jan. 27, 2015. PN 1587 Reported as amended from HEALTH, May 13, 2015. First consideration, May 13, 2015.  Laid on the table, May 13, 2015.  Removed from table, May 13, 2015. Laid on the table, June 25, 2015.  Removed from table, June 25, 2015. Laid on the table, Sept. 29, 2015.  Removed from table, Sept. 29, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 12, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 12, 2015. Laid on the table, Dec. 7, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 7, 2015. Laid on the table, Dec. 24, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 24, 2015. PN 2861 Second consideration, with amendments, Feb. 10, 2016.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 10, 2016. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Feb. 10, 2016.

 

HB 225 - An Act amending the act of September 30, 1983 (P.L.160, No.39), known as the Public Official Compensation Law, further providing for members of the General Assembly.  Last Action: PN 0219 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Jan. 27, 2015.

 

HB 226 - An Act prohibiting members of the General Assembly from being reimbursed for expenses and mileage on certain Saturdays and Sundays.  Last Action: PN 0220 Referred to RULES, Jan. 27, 2015.

 

HB 227 - An Act prohibiting Commonwealth funds from being used to lease a motor vehicle to or on behalf of members of General Assembly.  Last Action: PN 0221 Referred to RULES, Jan. 27, 2015.

 

HB 232 - A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for budget by operation of law.  Last Action: PN 0226 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Jan. 27, 2015.

 

HB 233 - An Act amending the act of September 30, 1983 (P.L.160, No.39), known as the Public Official Compensation Law, providing for limitations on certain additional expenses of the General Assembly.  Last Action: PN 0227 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Jan. 27, 2015.

 

HB 247 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion of S.R. 1013, known as Knupp Road, over the Hypocrite Creek, Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, as the PFC LeRoy D. "Whitey" Schaller Bridge. Last Action: PN 0247 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Jan. 28, 2015.

 

HB 248 - An Act establishing the Senior Citizen Retirement Investment Protection Commission.  Last Action: PN 0248 Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, Jan. 28, 2015.

 

HB 249 - An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for the definition of "games of chance"; and defining "coin auction." Last Action: PN 0249 Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, Jan. 28, 2015.

 

HB 264 - An Act providing standards for carbon monoxide alarms in care facilities; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Aging, the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services; and prescribing penalties. Last Action: PN 0268 Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, Feb. 2, 2015. PN 0695 Reported as amended from AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, Feb. 25, 2015.  First consideration, Feb. 25, 2015.  Laid on the table, Feb. 25, 2015.  Removed from table, March 3, 2015. Second consideration, March 4, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, March 4, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), March 4, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, March 30, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, March 30, 2015 (198-3). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), March 30, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, April 8, 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: PN 0271 Referred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 2, 2015. PN 1048 Reported as amended from JUDICIARY, March 31, 2015. First consideration, March 31, 2015.  Laid on the table, March 31, 2015.  Removed from table, April 1, 2015. PN 1202 Second consideration, with amendments, April 14, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 14, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), April 14, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, April 15, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, April 15, 2015 (193-0). In the Senate - Referred to JUDICIARY, April 17, 2015. 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 295 -  An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for the composition of the State Veterans' Commission.   To add the Navy Club of the United States of America to the list of fifteen veterans' organizations currently represented on the Commission.  Last Action: PN 0294 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Feb. 2, 2015.

 

HB 297 - An Act providing for release of information by coroners and medical examiners.  Last Action: PN 0296 Referred to HEALTH, Feb. 2, 2015. PN 0481 Reported as amended from HEALTH, Feb. 10, 2015. First consideration, Feb. 10, 2015.  Laid on the table, Feb. 10, 2015. Removed from table, March 30, 2015.  PN 1049 Second consideration, with amendments, March 31, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, March 31, 2015.  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), March 31, 2015.  Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, April 13, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, April 13, 2015 (196-0).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), April 13, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, May 13, 2015.

 

HB 309 -  An Act providing for an independent prosecutor to investigate peace officers.  Last Action: PN 0305 Referred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 2, 2015.

 

HB 329 - An Act designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 22 in Mifflin County as the Corporal John S. Valent Memorial Highway.  Last Action: PN 0347 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 4, 2015. PN 1195 Reported as amended from TRANSPORTATION, April 14, 2015.  First consideration, April 14, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 14, 2015.  Removed from table, April 15, 2015. Second consideration, April 20, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 20, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, April 21, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, April 21, 2015 (194-0).  In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, May 1, 2015. 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 330 -  An Act providing for the American Health Benefit Exchange Act; establishing the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange; imposing duties on the Insurance Department; and providing for powers and duties of the exchange, for health benefit plan certification, for funding and publication of costs and for regulations.  Last Action: PN 0348 Referred to INSURANCE, Feb. 4, 2015.

 

HB 332 - An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P.L.723, No.230), known as the Second Class County Code, in special powers and duties of the county, further providing for markers on graves, memorial certificates and headstones.  Last Action: PN 0350 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Feb. 4, 2015.

 

HB 347 - An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in emergency medical services system, providing for emergency service system billing.  Last Action: PN 0369 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Feb. 5, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, May 13, 2015. First consideration, May 13, 2015.  Laid on the table, May 13, 2015.  Removed from table, June 2, 2015. PN 1754 Second consideration, with amendments, June 9, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 9, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 9, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 10, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 10, 2015 (188-0).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 10, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, June 12, 2015. PN 2259 Reported as amended from BANKING AND INSURANCE, Sept. 30, 2015. First consideration, Sept. 30, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 19, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 23, 2015.  Laid on the table, Nov. 24, 2015. 

 

HB 357 - An Act providing that any Federal law which attempts to register, restrict or ban a firearm or to limit the size of a magazine of a firearm in this Commonwealth shall be unenforceable in this Commonwealth; and imposing penalties.  Last Action: PN 1486 Referred to JUDICIARY, May 11, 2015.

 

HB 358 - An Act regulating medical physicists; establishing the State Board of Medical Physicists; providing for funds, for licensure, for disciplinary action, for remedies, for penalties and for preemption.  Last Action: PN 0395 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Feb. 9, 2015.

 

HB 359 -  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, further providing for certification of death.  Last Action: PN 0396 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Feb. 9, 2015.

 

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: PN 0400 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 9, 2015. PN 1196 Reported as amended from TRANSPORTATION, April 14, 2015.  First consideration, April 14, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 14, 2015.  Removed from table, April 15, 2015. Second consideration, April 20, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 20, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, April 21, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, April 21, 2015 (194-0).  In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, May 1, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 9, 2015.  First consideration, June 9, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 28, 2015. 

 

HB 365 - An Act designating a portion of Byberry Road between Warminster Road and Orangemen's Road in Montgomery County as the Major Jeffrey Toczylowski Memorial Highway.  Last Action: PN 0402 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 9, 2015. PN 2634 Reported as amended from TRANSPORTATION, Dec. 9, 2015. First consideration, Dec. 9, 2015.  Laid on the table, Dec. 9, 2015. Removed from table, Jan. 11, 2016. Laid on the table, Jan. 11, 2016. 

 

HB 384 - A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, reducing the size of the General Assembly. Last Action: PN 0421 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Feb. 9, 2015. Reported as committed from STATE GOVERNMENT, April 21, 2015. First consideration, April 21, 2015. Laid on the table, April 21, 2015.  Removed from table, April 22, 2015. Second consideration, May 4, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, May 4, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), May 4, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, May 5, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, May 5, 2015 (146-49). In the Senate - Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, May 8, 2015.

 

HB 389 - An Act amending the act of April 27, 1905 (P.L.312, No.218), entitled "An act creating a Department of Health, and defining its powers and duties," establishing the office of Chief Nursing Officer of the Commonwealth and providing for its powers and duties.  Last Action: PN 0426 Referred to HEALTH, Feb. 9, 2015. PN 1236 Reported as amended from HEALTH, April 15, 2015.  First consideration, April 15, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 15, 2015.  Removed from table, May 5, 2015.  PN 1474 Second consideration, with amendments, May 6, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, May 6, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), May 6, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, May 11, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, May 11, 2015 (187-6).  In the Senate - Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, May 20, 2015.

 

HB 390 - An Act requiring certain long-term care facilities to coordinate with licensing agencies and local area agencies on aging to provide assistance to consumers in circumstances involving relocation of consumers; and providing for powers and duties of the Department of Aging.  Last Action: PN 0427 Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, Feb. 9, 2015.

 

HB 406 - 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 and for filing of claim. Last Action: PN 1762 Referred to FINANCE, June 10, 2015. PN 2398 Reported as amended from FINANCE, Oct. 20, 2015.    First consideration, Oct. 20, 2015.  Laid on the table, Oct. 20, 2015.  Removed from table, Oct. 27, 2015. Second consideration, Oct. 28, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 28, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 9, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 16, 2015 (201-0).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Nov. 16, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to FINANCE, Nov. 17, 2015. Reported as committed from FINANCE, Nov. 18, 2015.  First consideration, Nov. 18, 2015.  Second consideration, Nov. 23, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 23, 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: PN 0456 Referred to FINANCE, Feb. 9, 2015. Reported as committed from FINANCE, April 21, 2015.  First consideration, April 21, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 21, 2015.  Removed from table, April 22, 2015. Laid on the table, June 15, 2015.  Removed from table, June 15, 2015. Laid on the table, July 21, 2015.  Removed from table, July 21, 2015. Laid on the table, Oct. 26, 2015.  Removed from table, Oct. 26, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 30, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 30, 2015. Laid on the table, Dec. 17, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 17, 2015. Laid on the table, Feb. 8, 2016.

 

HB 425 - 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 procedure, further providing for written requests; and, in judicial review, further providing for fee limitations.  Last Action: PN 0460 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Feb. 9, 2015.

 

HB 429 - An Act providing for family and medical leave for eligible employees.  Last Action: PN 0467 Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Feb. 10, 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: PN 0478 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 10, 2015. PN 0520 Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 520, Feb. 13, 2015. PN 1675 Reported as amended from TRANSPORTATION, June 1, 2015. First consideration, June 1, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 1, 2015.  Removed from table, June 9, 2015.  Second consideration, June 10, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 10, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 15, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 15, 2015 (189-0).  In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, June 18, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 30, 2015. First consideration, June 30, 2015.  Laid on the table, July 13, 2015. 

 

HB 451 - An Act providing for accountability in Commonwealth agency program performance. Last Action: PN 0531 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Feb. 17, 2015.

 

HB 476 - An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, providing for professional nurse staffing standards. Last Action: PN 0534 Referred to HEALTH, Feb. 17, 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: PN 0536 Referred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 17, 2015. Reported with request to re-refer to LABOR AND INDUSTRY from JUDICIARY, March 31, 2015.  Re-referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, March 31, 2015.  PN 1421 Reported as amended from LABOR AND INDUSTRY, May 4, 2015.  First consideration, May 4, 2015.  Laid on the table, May 4, 2015.  Removed from table, May 6, 2015. Laid on the table, June 18, 2015.  Removed from table, June 18, 2015.  Laid on the table, Sept. 21, 2015.  Removed from table, Sept. 21, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 4, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 4, 2015. Laid on the table, Dec. 3, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 3, 2015. Laid on the table, Dec. 20, 2015. Removed from table, Dec. 20, 2015. Laid on the table, Feb. 8, 2016.

 

HB 479 - An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, providing for delegation of functions necessary for the support of nursing services. Last Action: PN 0537 Referred to HEALTH, Feb. 17, 2015.

 

HB 490 - An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for flag procurement and American-made product preference.  Last Action: PN 0548 Referred to EDUCATION, Feb. 17, 2015.

 

HB 493 - An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Elderly, further defining "income." Last Action: PN 0551 Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, Feb. 17, 2015. PN 2558 Reported as amended from AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, Nov. 18, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 18, 2015.  Laid on the table, Nov. 18, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 19, 2015. Second consideration, Nov. 23, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 23, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 24, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 24, 2015 (197-0). In the Senate - Referred to AGING AND YOUTH, Dec. 4, 2015.

 

HB 494 - 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 the definition of "income." Last Action: PN 0552 Referred to FINANCE, Feb. 17, 2015.

 

HB 495 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veterans' pensions and benefits, further providing for blind veteran's pension and for amputee and paralyzed veteran's pension.  Last Action: PN 0553 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Feb. 17, 2015.

 

HB 496 - An Act providing compensation to persons in active service in connection with the Iraq War or their beneficiaries; authorizing the incurring of indebtedness and the issue and sale of bonds by the Commonwealth for the payment of compensation contingent upon electorate approval; creating a special fund in the State Treasury to be known as the Iraq War Veterans' Compensation Bond Sinking Fund; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs; and making appropriations.  Last Action: PN 0554 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Feb. 17, 2015.

 

HB 497 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions, providing for exclusion of veterans' benefits from income calculations.  Last Action: PN 0555 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Feb. 17, 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: PN 0558 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 17, 2015. PN 1319 Reported as amended from TRANSPORTATION, April 21, 2015. First consideration, April 21, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 21, 2015.  Removed from table, April 22, 2015. Second consideration, May 4, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, May 4, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, May 5, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, May 5, 2015 (195-0).  In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, May 8, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 16, 2015.  First consideration, June 16, 2015.  Second consideration, June 28, 2015. PN 2001 Amended on third consideration, June 30, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 30, 2015 (49-0).  In the House - Referred to RULES, June 30, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES, as committed, June 30, 2015. House concurred in Senate amendments, June 30, 2015 (195-0).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 30, 2015. Signed in House, June 30, 2015. Signed in Senate, June 30, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 30, 2015. Approved by the Governor, July 10, 2015.  Act No. 29.

 

HB 511 -  An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for sentences for offenses against elderly persons.  Last Action: PN 0589 Referred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 23, 2015.

 

HB 516 - An Act relating to the practice of naturopathic medicine; providing for the issuance of licenses and the suspension and revocation of licenses; and providing for penalties.  Last Action: PN 0592 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Feb. 23, 2015. PN 1053 Reported as amended from PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, April 1, 2015.  First consideration, April 1, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 1, 2015.  Removed from table, April 20, 2015. Second consideration, April 21, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 21, 2015.  Re-reported as committed, April 22, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, April 22, 2015 (169-25).  In the Senate - Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, May 1, 2015.

                                                                                                                                                

HB 553 - An Act amending the act of July 7, 2006 (P.L.608, No.93), known as American, Commonwealth and Military Flag Act, providing for the Honor and Remember Flag.  Last Action: PN 0626 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Feb. 23, 2015.

 

HB 560 -  A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, reducing the size of the General Assembly.  Last Action: PN 0633 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Feb. 23, 2015.

 

HB 561 - EIT Exemption: Active Military Pay.   Last Action: PN 0634 Referred to FINANCE, Feb. 23, 2015. Reported as committed from FINANCE, June 25, 2015. First consideration, June 25, 2015.  Re-committed to RULES, June 25, 2015.  Re-reported as committed from RULES, June 27, 2015. Second consideration, June 27, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 27, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 28, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 28, 2015 (192-0). In the Senate - Referred to FINANCE, June 29, 2015. Reported as committed from FINANCE, Sept. 29, 2015. First consideration, Sept. 29, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 13, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 10, 2015. Second consideration, Jan. 20, 2016. 

 

HB 562 -  A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for legislative districts. Last Action: PN 0635 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Feb. 23, 2015.

 

HB 578 -  An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, providing for social card games.  Last Action: PN 0647 Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, Feb. 23, 2015.

 

HB 601 -  An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in State lottery, further providing for statement of purpose, for powers and duties of secretary and for disposition of funds; and providing for instant lottery game to benefit veterans.  Last Action: PN 0715 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Feb. 26, 2015.

 

HB 602 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania National Guard, further providing for the pay of officers and enlisted personnel in active State service.  Last Action: PN 0716 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Feb. 26, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, May 6, 2015. First consideration, May 6, 2015.  Laid on the table, May 6, 2015.  Removed from table, June 18, 2015. Laid on the table, June 18, 2015.  Removed from table, Oct. 7, 2015. Second consideration, Oct. 19, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 19, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 20, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 20, 2015 (197-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 20, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Oct. 22, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 18, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 18, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 4, 2015.

 

HB 603 -  An Act amending the act of July 9, 1987 (P.L.220, No.39), known as the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act, further providing for State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, for restriction on the use of title "Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist" and for penalties.  Last Action: PN 0677 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Feb. 24, 2015. Reported as committed from PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 1, 2015. First consideration, June 1, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 1, 2015.  Removed from table, June 17, 2015. Second consideration, June 22, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2015. Vote on second consideration reconsidered, June 23, 2015 (194-0).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 23, 2015. PN 1944 Second consideration, with amendments, June 25, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 25, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 25, 2015.  Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, June 26, 2015 (173-17). In the Senate - Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 29, 2015.

 

HB 630 -  An Act providing for patients' rights; and establishing a Pain Management and Palliative Care Task Force.  Last Action: PN 0730 Referred to HEALTH, Feb. 26, 2015.

 

HB 646 - An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for offense of neglect of care-dependent person.  Last Action: PN 0746 Referred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 26, 2015.

 

HB 647 - 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 definitions; and, in reporting suspected abuse by employees, providing for financial abuse.  Last Action: PN 0759 Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, Feb. 27, 2015.

 

HB 662 -  An Act establishing the Kinship Caregiver Navigator Pilot Program within the Department of Human Services.  Last Action: PN 0764 Referred to HUMAN SERVICES, Feb. 27, 2015. Reported as committed from HUMAN SERVICES, May 12, 2015. First consideration, May 12, 2015. Laid on the table, May 12, 2015. Removed from table, June 8, 2015.  Second consideration, June 9, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 9, 2015.  Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 10, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 10, 2015 (182-6).  In the Senate - Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, June 12, 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: PN 0766 Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS, Feb. 27, 2015. Reported as committed from URBAN AFFAIRS, April 13, 2015.  First consideration, April 13, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 13, 2015.  Removed from table, April 21, 2015. Second consideration, April 22, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 22, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, May 4, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, May 4, 2015 (194-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), May 4, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, May 8, 2015. Reported as committed from STATE GOVERNMENT, June 17, 2015.  First consideration, June 17, 2015.  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: PN 0797 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, March 3, 2015. PN 1833 Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 17, 2015. First consideration, June 17, 2015.  Re-committed to RULES, June 17, 2015. Re-reported as committed from RULES, Sept. 21, 2015.  Laid on the table, Sept. 21, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 4, 2015.  Laid on the table, Nov. 4, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 7, 2015. Laid on the table, Dec. 24, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 24, 2015. Laid on the table, Feb. 8, 2016.

 

HB 682 - An Act amending the act of June 13, 2008 (P.L.182, No.27), known as the Clean Indoor Air Act, further providing for definitions; further prohibiting smoking in public places, for signage, for enforcement, for penalties and for administration; repealing provisions relating to preemption; providing for local ordinances; and making a related repeal of the Fire and Panic Act.  Last Action: PN 0823 Referred to HEALTH, March 4, 2015. PN 2541 Reported as amended from HEALTH, Nov. 17, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 17, 2015.  Laid on the table, Nov. 17, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 9, 2015. Laid on the table, Dec. 9, 2015. 

 

HB 683 - 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: PN 0798 Referred to FINANCE, March 3, 2015. Reported as committed from FINANCE, April 21, 2015. First consideration, April 21, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 21, 2015.  Removed from table, April 22, 2015. PN 1427 Second consideration, with amendments, May 4, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, May 4, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page 626), May 4, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, May 5, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, May 5, 2015 (195-0).  In the Senate - Referred to FINANCE, May 8, 2015. Reported as committed from FINANCE, June 24, 2015. First consideration, June 24, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 16, 2015. Second consideration, Nov. 18, 2015. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ), Nov. 23, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 24, 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: PN 0855 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, March 6, 2015. PN 1198 Reported as amended from TRANSPORTATION, April 14, 2015. First consideration, April 14, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 14, 2015.  Removed from table, April 21, 2015. Second consideration, April 22, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 22, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, May 4, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, May 4, 2015 (194-0). In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, May 8, 2015.  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: PN 0861 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, March 6, 2015. PN 1555 Reported as amended from STATE GOVERNMENT, May 12, 2015.  First consideration, May 12, 2015.  Laid on the table, May 12, 2015.  Removed from table, May 13, 2015. Laid on the table, June 25, 2015.  Removed from table, June 25, 2015. Laid on the table, Sept. 29, 2015.  Removed from table, Sept. 29, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 12, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 12, 2015. Laid on the table, Dec. 7, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 7, 2015. Laid on the table, Dec. 24, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 24, 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: PN 0869 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, March 6, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, April 14, 2015.  First consideration, April 14, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 14, 2015.  Removed from table, April 15, 2015. Second consideration, April 20, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 20, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, April 21, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, April 21, 2015 (194-0).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), April 21, 2015.  In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, May 1, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 30, 2015. First consideration, June 30, 2015.  Laid on the table, Oct. 14, 2015. Removed from table, Nov. 16, 2015. Second consideration, Nov. 17, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 18, 2015 (49-0).  Signed in House, Nov. 18, 2015. Signed in Senate, Nov. 23, 2015. Presented to the Governor, Nov. 24, 2015.

Approved by the Governor, Dec. 4, 2015.  Act No. 71.

 

HB 743 -  An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in contract clauses and preference provisions, requiring Commonwealth agencies to procure flags that are manufactured in the United States and to give preference to American-made products; and imposing a penalty.  Last Action: PN 0880 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, March 9, 2015. Reported as committed from STATE GOVERNMENT, April 14, 2015. First consideration, April 14, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 14, 2015.  Removed from table, April 21, 2015. Second consideration, April 22, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 22, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, May 4, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, May 4, 2015 (192-2).  In the Senate - Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, May 8, 2015.

 

HB 744 -  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 definitions and for criteria for institutions of purely public charity. prohibiting the use of non-compete clauses in all employment contracts with purely public charities.  The purpose of restricted covenants is to protect a private business. Purely public charities are required to operate free of any private profit motive.  Related bills: SR 28. Last Action: PN 0881 Referred to FINANCE, March 9, 2015.

 

HB 745 -  An Act limiting restrictive covenants in health care practitioner employment agreements.  Last Action: PN 0882 Referred to HEALTH, March 9, 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: PN 0889 Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, March 9, 2015. PN 1052 Reported as amended from AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, April 1, 2015.  First consideration, April 1, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 1, 2015.  Removed from table, April 13, 2015. Second consideration, April 14, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 14, 2015.  Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, April 15, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, April 15, 2015 (193-0). In the Senate - Referred to AGING AND YOUTH, April 17, 2015. Reported as committed, May 12, 2015.  First consideration, May 12, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 15, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 26, 2015.  Second consideration, Oct. 28, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 16, 2015 (49-0).  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ), Nov. 16, 2015. Signed in House, Nov. 17, 2015.  Signed in Senate, Nov. 17, 2015. Presented to the Governor, Nov. 18, 2015. Approved by the Governor, Nov. 24, 2015. Act No. 64.

 

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: PN 0894 Referred to JUDICIARY, March 9, 2015. PN 1825 Reported as amended, June 16, 2015.  First consideration, June 16, 2015. Re-committed to RULES, June 16, 2015. Re-reported as committed, June 23, 2015. PN 1880 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 24, 2015. 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 764 - An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for definitions and for registered nurse, clinical nurse specialist, use of titles and abbreviations; and providing for certified registered nurse anesthetists. Last Action: PN 0905 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, March 10, 2015.

 

HB 765 - An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for definitions; and providing for licensure as a certified nurse practitioner.  Last Action: PN 0961 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, March 23, 2015.

 

HB 771 - An Act amending the act of August 5, 1941 (P.L.752, No.286), known as the Civil Service Act, in prohibitions, penalties and enforcement, further providing for political activity (to allow civil service employees to run for public office).  Last Action: PN 0911 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, March 10, 2015.

 

HB 775 - An Act providing for a voluntary contribution system to aid in the preservation of the Pennsylvania State Memorial and other sites at the Gettysburg National Military Park. Last Action: PN 0915 Referred to FINANCE, March 10, 2015.

 

HB 777 - An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in pharmaceutical assistance for the elderly, further providing for determination of eligibility. Last Action: PN 0877 Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, March 6, 2015. Reported as committed from AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, Nov. 18, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 18, 2015.  Laid on the table, Nov. 18, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 19, 2015. Second consideration, Nov. 23, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 23, 2015.  Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 24, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 24, 2015 (197-0). In the Senate - Referred to AGING AND YOUTH, Dec. 4, 2015. Reported as committed from AGING AND YOUTH, Dec. 7, 2015.  First consideration, Dec. 7, 2015.  Second consideration, Dec. 9, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 10, 2015 (50-0). Signed in House, Dec. 13, 2015. Signed in Senate, Dec. 18, 2015. Presented to the Governor, Dec. 18, 2015. Approved by the Governor, Dec. 28, 2015.  Act No. 91.

 

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: PN 0918 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, March 10, 2015. PN 1320 Reported as amended from TRANSPORTATION, April 21, 2015.  First consideration, April 21, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 21, 2015.  Removed from table, April 22, 2015. Second consideration, May 4, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, May 4, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, May 5, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, May 5, 2015 (195-0).  In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, May 8, 2015. 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: PN 0927 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, March 13, 2015.  PN 1834 Reported as amended, June 17, 2015.  First consideration, June 17, 2015.  Re-committed to RULES, June 17, 2015. Re-reported as committed from RULES, Sept. 21, 2015.  Laid on the table, Sept. 21, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 4, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 4, 2015.  

 

HB 786 - An Act amending the act of November 6, 1987 (P.L.381, No.79), known as the Older Adults Protective Services Act, making extensive amendments and adding provisions relating to preliminary provisions, administration, criminal history for employees, reporting suspected abuse by employees and miscellaneous provisions.  Last Action: PN 0932 Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, March 13, 2015.

 

HB 791 - An Act authorizing public school districts to implement senior local tax reduction incentive volunteer exchange programs. Last Action: PN 0937 Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, March 13, 2015.

 

HB 792 - An Act amending the act of December 3, 1959 (P.L.1688, No.621), known as the Housing Finance Agency Law, further providing for the Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund.  Last Action: PN 0938

Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS, March 13, 2015.  Reported as committed, April 13, 2015.  First consideration, April 13, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 13, 2015.  Removed from table, May 13, 2015.  PN 1678 Second consideration, with amendments, June 1, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 1, 2015.  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 1, 2015.  Re-reported as committed, June 2, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, June 2, 2015 (195-0).  In the Senate - Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, June 4, 2015. Reported as committed from URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, Sept. 28, 2015.  First consideration, Sept. 28, 2015.  Second consideration, Sept. 29, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 29, 2015.  Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 13, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 20, 2015 (47-1).  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ), Oct. 20, 2015.  Signed in House, Oct. 21, 2015.  Signed in Senate, Oct. 26, 2015.  Presented to the Governor, Oct. 26, 2015. Approved by the Governor, Nov. 4, 2015.  Act No. 58.

 

HB 804 - 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, for prevention and for education strategies.  Related bills: SB 605 and SB 609.  Last Action: PN 0950 Referred to HEALTH, March 17, 2015.

 

HB 815 - An Act providing for the licensing and regulation of cremation; prescribing penalties; and establishing the Crematory Regulation Fund.  Last Action: PN 0964 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, March 23, 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: PN 0966 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, March 23, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 1, 2015. First consideration, June 1, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 1, 2015.  Removed from table, June 9, 2015.  Second consideration, June 10, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 10, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 15, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, June 15, 2015 (190-0).  In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, June 18, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 30, 2015.  First consideration, June 30, 2015.  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: PN 0992 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, March 24, 2015. PN 1565 Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, May 13, 2015. First consideration, May 13, 2015.  Laid on the table, May 13, 2015.  Removed from table, June 1, 2015. Laid on the table, June 27, 2015.  Removed from table, June 27, 2015. Laid on the table, Oct. 5, 2015.  Removed from table, Oct. 5, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 17, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 17, 2015. Laid on the table, Dec. 9, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 9, 2015. PN 2678 Second consideration, with amendments, Dec. 17, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 17, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Dec. 17, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 18, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 18, 2015 (196-0).

 

HB 829 - An Act providing for small disaster assistance to individuals, businesses and municipalities; imposing surcharges on insurers; establishing a fund; and conferring powers and duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Human Services and the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.  Last Action: PN 0997 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, March 24, 2015.

 

HB 834 - An Act designating the portion of State Route 443 within the municipal boundaries of Orwigsburg Borough, Schuylkill County, as the Corporal David F. Heiser Memorial Highway.  Last Action: PN 1002 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, March 24, 2015. PN 1676 Reported as amended from TRANSPORTATION, June 1, 2015. First consideration, June 1, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 1, 2015.  Removed from table, June 9, 2015. Second consideration, June 10, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 10, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 15, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, June 15, 2015 (190-0).  In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, June 18, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 26, 2015.  First consideration, June 26, 2015.  Laid on the table, July 13, 2015.

 

HB 835 - An Act designating a portion of State Route 74 in Cumberland County as the Marine Lance Corporal Gary Lee Ream Memorial Highway.  Last Action: PN 1003 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, March 24, 2015.

 

HB 854 - An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, further providing for definitions and for pharmacy technician registration, qualifications and supervision.  Last Action: PN 1044 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, March 31, 2015.  PN 1554 Reported as amended from PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, May 12, 2015. First consideration, May 12, 2015.  Laid on the table, May 12, 2015.  Removed from table, June 1, 2015. Second consideration, June 2, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 2, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 9, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 9, 2015 (179-15).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 9, 2015.  In the Senate - Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 12, 2015.

 

HB 858 - An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, in general provisions, providing for acute mental health bed registry and referrals.  Last Action: PN 1078 Referred to HEALTH, April 6, 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: PN 1047 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, March 31, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, April 14, 2015. First consideration, April 14, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 14, 2015.  Removed from table, April 21, 2015. Second consideration, April 22, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 22, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, May 4, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, May 5, 2015 (196-0). In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, May 8, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 9, 2015.  First consideration, June 9, 2015.  Second consideration, June 10, 2015.  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 875 - An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, in public assistance, further providing for verification of eligibility.  Last Action: PN 1070 Referred to HEALTH, April 1, 2015.  Reported as committed from HEALTH, April 15, 2015.  First consideration, April 15, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 15, 2015.  Removed from table, April 21, 2015. PN 1426 Second consideration, with amendments, May 4, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, May 4, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, May 5, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, May 5, 2015 (195-0). In the Senate - Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, May 8, 2015.

 

HB 877 - An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for expungement.  Last Action: PN 1080 Referred to JUDICIARY, April 6, 2015.

 

HB 878 - An Act providing for legislative reapportionment and for openness and fairness in the redistricting process.   Last Action:  PN 1081 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, April 6, 2015.

 

HB 887 - An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in courts of common pleas, providing for veterans and service member courts.   Last Action: PN 1089 Referred to JUDICIARY, April 6, 2015.

 

HB 890 - An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for race in sentencing in capital cases.  Last Action: PN 1092 Referred to JUDICIARY, April 6, 2015.

 

HB 911  -  An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statues, further providing for emergency telephone service. Last Action: PN 1183 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, April 13, 2015. PN 1216 Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, April 15, 2015.  First consideration, April 15, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 15, 2015.  Removed from table, April 20, 2015. PN 1331 Second consideration, with amendments, April 21, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 21, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), April 21, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, May 4, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, May 4, 2015 (134-59). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), May 4, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, May 8, 2015. PN 1687 Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 2, 2015. First consideration, June 2, 2015.  Re-committed to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 3, 2015. PN 1725 Re-reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 8, 2015. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 8, 2015. PN 1756 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 9, 2015. PN 1769 Second consideration, with amendments, June 10, 2015. PN 1800 Amended on third consideration, June 15, 2015. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ), June 15, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, June 16, 2015 (49-0).  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ), June 16, 2015. In the House - Referred to RULES, June 17, 2015. PN 1878 Re-reported on concurrence from RULES, as amended, June 23, 2015.  House concurred in Senate amendments, as amended by the House, June 24, 2015 (164-30).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 24, 2015.  In the Senate - Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 24, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, as committed, June 25, 2015. Senate concurred in House amendments to Senate amendments, June 25, 2015 (49-0).  Signed in House, June 25, 2015.  Signed in Senate, June 26, 2015.  Presented to the Governor, June 26, 2015. Approved by the Governor, June 29, 2015.  Act No. 12.

 

HB 919 - An Act designating a portion of State Route 2029 and 2049, also known as Bath Road, in Bristol Township, Bucks County, as the Sergeant George Stuckey Memorial Road.  Last Action: PN 1109 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, April 6, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, April 21, 2015. First consideration, April 21, 2015.  Laid on the table, April 21, 2015. 

 

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: PN 1488 Referred to FINANCE, May 11, 2015. 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.  Removed from table, Oct. 19, 2015. PN 2409 Second consideration, with amendments, Oct. 20, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 20, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 20, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 21, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 21, 2015 (121-76). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 21, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 23, 2015.

 

HB 929 - An Act amending the act of February 9, 1999 (P.L.1, No.1), known as the Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act, in capital facilities, further providing for procedures for capital budget.  Last Action: PN 1532 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 12, 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, Sept. 21, 2015.  Laid on the table, Sept. 21, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 4, 2015.  Laid on the table, Nov. 4, 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: PN 1455 Referred to FINANCE, May 6, 2015.  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. Removed from table, Oct. 19, 2015. Second consideration, Oct. 20, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 20, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 20, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 21, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 21, 2015 (121-75). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 21, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 23, 2015.

 

HB 946 - An Act providing for pharmacy audit procedures. Last Action: PN 2120 Referred to HEALTH, Aug. 18, 2015.

PN 2120 Referred to HEALTH, Aug. 18, 2015. PN 2371 Reported as amended from HEALTH, Oct. 19, 2015. First consideration, Oct. 19, 2015. Laid on the table, Oct. 19, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 23, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 23, 2015. 

 

HB 947 - An Act providing for registration of pharmacy benefits managers and for maximum allowable cost transparency. Last Action: PN 2121 Referred to HEALTH, Aug. 18, 2015. PN 2372 Reported as amended from HEALTH, Oct. 19, 2015. First consideration, Oct. 19, 2015.  Laid on the table, Oct. 19, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 23, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 23, 2015. 

 

HB 967 - An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for industrial hemp research; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Agriculture and the Legislative Reference Bureau; abrogating a regulation; and making a related repeal.  Last Action: PN 1225 Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, April 15, 2015. PN 2312 Reported as amended from AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, Oct. 6, 2015. First consideration, Oct. 6, 2015.  Laid on the table, Oct. 6, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 18, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 18, 2015. 

 

HB 968 -  An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in proprietary and official rights, further providing for wearing of uniforms and insignia.  Last Action: PN 1226 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, April 15, 2015.

 

HB 978 -  An Act amending the act of July 8, 1986 (P.L.408, No.89), known as the Health Care Cost Containment Act, providing for chargemaster data.  Last Action: PN 1246 Referred to HEALTH, April 16, 2015.

 

HB 979 - Short Title: An Act authorizing, with the approval of the electors, part of the funds for volunteer fire and volunteer emergency services to be used for loans to municipal fire departments for the purpose of establishing or modernizing facilities to house firefighting apparatus equipment and purchasing firefighting apparatus equipment, rescue vehicles and protective and communications equipment and other equipment necessary for the proper performance of the departments' duties.  Last Action: Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, April 16, 2015 [House].

 

HB 985 -  An Act providing for certification of central service technicians; imposing continuing education requirements on central service technicians; and providing for duties of hospitals and ambulatory surgical facilities and the Department of Health.  Last Action: PN 1270 Referred to HEALTH, April 20, 2015.

 

HB 1014 -  An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the delivery of services and programs to veterans with cognitive mental disability and emotional trauma; and establishing the Office of Veterans' Mental Health Awareness.  Last Action: PN 1295 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, April 20, 2015.

 

HB 1015 - An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, in public assistance, further providing for other medical assistance payments and establishing payments for cognitive rehabilitation therapy. Last Action: PN 1296 Referred to HEALTH, April 20, 2015.

 

HB 1018 - An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, prohibiting funding to an institution of higher education that engages in a boycott against or divestment from Israel. Last Action: PN 1608 Referred to EDUCATION, May 18, 2015.

 

HB 1019 -  An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in educational gratuity program, establishing the Medal of Honor and Purple Heart Recipient Tuition Waiver Program; and making editorial changes.  Last Action: PN 1343 Referred to EDUCATION, April 24, 2015.

 

HB 1021 - An Act providing for the establishment of the Family Caregiver Support Advisory Board within the Department of Human Services and for its powers and duties. Last Action: PN 1299 Referred to HUMAN SERVICES, April 20, 2015.

 

HB 1033 -  An Act providing for community college educational assistance.  Last Action: PN 1309 Referred to EDUCATION, April 20, 2015.

 

HB 1064 - An Act amending the act of March 20, 2002 (P.L.154, No.13), known as the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act, in medical professional liability, providing for emergency care.  Last Action: PN 1456 Referred to INSURANCE, May 6, 2015.

 

HB 1067 - An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, in licensing of health care facilities, further providing for definitions, for licensure and for application for license.  Last Action: PN 1348 Referred to HEALTH, April 24, 2015.

 

HB 1072 - An Act amending the act of October 9, 2008 (P.L.1408, No.113), known as the Scrap Material Theft Prevention Act, providing for registry of operators, processors and locations; and further providing for identification requirements for sale of scrap materials to scrap processors and recycling facility operators and for commercial accounts.  Last Action: PN 1656 Referred to CONSUMER AFFAIRS, June 1, 2015.

 

HB 1075 -  An Act providing for transparency in public employment collective bargaining.  Last Action: PN 1491 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, May 11, 2015.

 

HB 1086 - 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," further providing for the Delaware River Joint Commission, for composition, for employees, for financing and for executive sessions; providing for majority approval and contract procedures; further providing for report; providing for conflicts of interest, for master plan and creating the Port Authority Transit Corporation Commuter's Council; further providing for definitions; authorizing the Governor to apply for approval; prohibiting the entrance into a compact until passage of a similar act; and making editorial changes.  Last Action: PN 1492 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, May 11, 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: PN 1493 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, May 11, 2015. 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: PN 1406 Referred to JUDICIARY, May 4, 2015.  Reported as committed, June 16, 2015.  First consideration, June 16, 2015. Re-committed to RULES, June 16, 2015.  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 1105 - An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions; and providing for certain governmental prohibitions.  The American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the New England Journal of Medicine, have all consistently advocated that without the ability to engage in honest, accurate and candid conversations in the exam room, patient care can be greatly compromised. Unfortunately, there have been a proliferation of recent proposals by state legislatures across the country that would intrude on the patient-provider relationship mandating or otherwise directing how health care providers communicate, interact with, and care for their patients. These proposals are often in direct contradiction with empirical evidence or what is considered appropriate medical care. In worst case scenarios, this type of legislation forces health care providers to choose between their ethical mandate to provide the best possible care and following the rule of law.  The Patient Trust Act was born in response to consistent, unrelenting government intrusions into the exam room.  Specifically, this bill will prevent the Commonwealth and all political subdivisions from requiring a health care practitioner to provide a patient with information that is not medically accurate and medically appropriate for the patient, or providing a medical service that is not evidence based and patient appropriate. Additionally, health care practitioners would not be prohibited from sharing medically accurate information with their patients. This legislation is pro-patient, pro-doctor and a pro-health attempt to reign in legislative over-reach into the examination room and to protect those medically accurate, evidence based treatments and approaches for which physicians - not legislators - are trained to dispense.  Last Actions: PN 2288 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Oct. 1, 2015.

 

HB 1113 - An Act providing for certification of community paramedics, for community paramedicine service coverage by casualty insurance carriers and for medical assistance reimbursement.  Last Actions: PN 2357 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Oct. 15, 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: PN 1443 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, May 5, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 8, 2015. First consideration, June 8, 2015.  Re-committed to RULES, June 8, 2015. 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 1128 - A Supplement to the act of November 30, 1965 (P.L.843, No.355), known as the Temple University--Commonwealth Act, 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 1498 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 11, 2015.

 

HB 1129 - 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 1499 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 11, 2015.

 

HB 1130 - An Act making appropriations to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.  Last Action: PN 1500 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 11, 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 1501 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 11, 2015. 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 1504 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 11, 2015. 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: PN 1506 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 11, 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. 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 1508 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 11, 2015. 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 1140 - An Act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 2015-2016. Last Action: PN 1510 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 11, 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: PN 1539 Referred to JUDICIARY, May 12, 2015.  PN 1826 Reported as amended, June 16, 2015. First consideration, June 16, 2015.  Re-committed to RULES, June 16, 2015. Re-reported as committed, Sept. 21, 2015. Laid on the table, Sept. 21, 2015.  Removed from table, Sept. 24, 2015. Second consideration, Sept. 29, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 29, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 30, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Sept. 30, 2015 (194-0).  In the Senate - Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 14, 2015.

 

HB 1170 - An Act designating a portion of Blair Mill Road in Montgomery County as the PVT William H. Walls, U.S.M.C. Memorial Highway.  Last Action: PN 1518 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, May 11, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Oct. 5, 2015. First consideration, Oct. 5, 2015.  Laid on the table, Oct. 5, 2015.  Removed from table, Oct. 6, 2015. Second consideration, Oct. 7, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 7, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 19, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 19, 2015 (195-0).  In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Oct. 22, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Nov. 17, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 17, 2015. 

 

HB 1171 - An Act designating an overpass on State Route 49 over State Route 15, Lawrence Township, Tioga County, as the Lance Corporal Michael G. Plank Memorial Bridge.  Last Action: PN 1519 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, May 11, 2015.

 

HB 1183 - An Act relating to the delivery of services and programs to persons with disabilities; conferring powers and duties on the Office of the Governor; establishing the Office for People with Disabilities, Cabinet for People with Disabilities and Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities; and providing for their powers, duties and funding. Last Action: PN 1525 Referred to HUMAN SERVICES, May 11, 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 1550 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 12, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, May 13, 2015. First consideration, May 13, 2015.  Laid on the table, May 13, 2015.  Removed from table, May 13, 2015. PN 1679 Second consideration, with amendments, June 1, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 1, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 1, 2015. 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 1209 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the Combat-to-College Program.  Last Action: PN 1583 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, May 13, 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: PN 1584 Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, May 13, 2015. 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 1233 - An Act providing for summaries or copies of patient test results to be sent directly to a patient or the patient's designee when there is a finding of a significant abnormality; and providing for duties of the Department of Health.  Last Action: Referred to HEALTH, May 18, 2015 [House].  PN 2373 Reported as amended from HEALTH, Oct. 19, 2015. First consideration, Oct. 19, 2015.  Laid on the table, Oct. 19, 2015.  Removed from table, Oct. 26, 2015. PN 2473 Second consideration, with amendments, Oct. 28, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 28, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 28, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 9, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 9, 2015 (196-1).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Nov. 9, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, Nov. 13, 2015.

 

HB 1237 -  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 audit of financial reports.  Last Action: PN 1706 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, June 5, 2015.

 

HB 1238 - An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for definitions; providing for use of title and abbreviation; and further providing for clinical nurse specialist and qualifications and for scope of practice for clinical nurse specialist.  Last Action: PN 1633 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, May 28, 2015.

 

HB 1239 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the installation of United States Veterans Affairs grave markers and medallions in cemeteries; imposing powers and duties upon the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the State Real Estate Commission; and imposing sanctions. Last Action: PN 1634 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, May 28, 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 1242 - An Act amending the act of June 28, 1935 (P.L.477, No.193), referred to as the Enforcement Officer Disability Benefits Law, extending benefits to civilian firefighters and police officers stationed at military installations or facilities in this Commonwealth; and making an editorial change.  Last Action: PN 1636 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, May 28, 2015.

 

HB 1251 - An Act amending the act of October 20, 1966 (3rd Sp.Sess., P.L.96, No.6), known as the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Act of 1966, further providing for the definition of "mental disability." Last Action: PN 1643 Referred to HUMAN SERVICES, May 28, 2015,

 

HB 1260 - An Act renaming the bridge on that portion of Township Route 431/436, Cooney Road, over US Route 22 in Munster Township, Cambria County, as the PFC Thomas A. Cooney Memorial Bridge.  Last Action: PN 1662 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, June 1, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Dec. 16, 2015. First consideration, Dec. 16, 2015.  Laid on the table, Dec. 16, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 17, 2015. Second consideration, Jan. 27, 2016.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Jan. 27, 2016. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 8, 2016. Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 8, 2016 (195-0). In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 12, 2016.

 

HB 1275 - An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.216, No.76), known as The Dental Law, further providing for definitions, for public health dental hygiene practitioner and for restricted faculty license. Last Action: PN 1685 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 2, 2015. Reported as committed from PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, 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 28, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 28, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 29, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 29, 2015 (193-0).  In the Senate - Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, July 10, 2015. Reported as committed from CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Sept. 30, 2015. First consideration, Sept. 30, 2015.  PN 2336 Amended on second consideration, Oct. 13, 2015. Second consideration, Oct. 14, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 21, 2015 (46-0).  In the House - Referred to RULES, Oct. 26, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES, as committed, Oct. 26, 2015. House concurred in Senate amendments, Oct. 26, 2015 (198-0).  Signed in House, Oct. 26, 2015. Signed in Senate, Oct. 26, 2015. Presented to the Governor, Oct. 27, 2015. Approved by the Governor, Nov. 4, 2015. Act No. 60.

 

HB 1277 - An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, providing for the provision of anesthesia care in certain settings; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Health.  Last Action: PN 1708 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 5, 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: PN 1710 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, June 5, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 17, 2015. First consideration, June 17, 2015.  Re-committed to RULES, June 17, 2015. Re-reported as committed from RULES, June 27, 2015.  PN 1967 Second consideration, with amendments, June 27, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 27, 2015.  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 27, 2015.  Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 28, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, June 28, 2015 (192-0).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 28, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, June 29, 2015. PN 2218 Reported as amended from TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 29, 2015. First consideration, Sept. 29, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 16, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 16, 2015. Second consideration, Nov. 18, 2015. PN 2570 Amended on third consideration, Nov. 23, 2015. PN 2613 Amended on third consideration, Dec. 4, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 8, 2015 (50-0).  In the House - Referred to RULES, Dec. 9, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES, as committed, Dec. 10, 2015. House concurred in Senate amendments, Dec. 10, 2015 (197-0).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Dec. 10, 2015. Signed in House, Dec. 10, 2015. Signed in Senate, Dec. 10, 2015. Presented to the Governor, Dec. 10, 2015. Approved by the Governor, Dec. 20, 2015. Act No. 87.

HB 1294 -  An Act amending the act of October 27, 2014 (P.L.2911, No.191), known as the Achieving Better Care by Monitoring All Prescriptions Program (ABC-MAP) Act, further providing for access to prescription information.  Last Action: PN 1771 Referred to HEALTH, June 10, 2015.

 

HB 1295 -  An Act amending the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L.1198, No.148), known as the Methadone Death and Incident Review Act, further providing for title of act, for short title, for definitions, for establishment of Methadone Death and Incident Review Team, for team duties, for duties of coroner and medical examiner and for confidentiality.  Last Action: PN 1772 Referred to HUMAN SERVICES, June 10, 2015. PN 2277 Reported as amended from HUMAN SERVICES, Sept. 30, 2015.  First consideration, Sept. 30, 2015.  Laid on the table, Sept. 30, 2015. Removed from table, Nov. 16, 2015.  Laid on the table, Nov. 16, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 18, 2015. Laid on the table, Feb. 10, 2016.  Removed from table, Feb. 10, 2016.

 

HB 1305 - An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions and for applicability of act. Last Action: PN 1741 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 8, 2015.

 

HB 1307 - 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 prize limits and for special permits.. Last Action: PN 1743 Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, June 8, 2015.

 

HB 1309 -  An Act amending the act of November 22, 2005 (P.L.407, No.74), known as the Pennsylvania Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Screening Act, further providing for Pennsylvania Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Screening Program.  Last Action: PN 1773 Referred to HEALTH, June 10, 2015.

 

HB 1310 - An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in emergency telephone service, providing for prohibited release of information.  Last Action: PN 1774 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 10, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 26, 2015. First consideration, June 26, 2015. Re-committed to RULES, June 26, 2015. Re-reported as committed from RULES, Sept. 21, 2015. Laid on the table, Sept. 21, 2015.  Removed from table, Sept. 30, 2015. Second consideration, Oct. 5, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 5, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 6, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 6, 2015 (199-0).  In the Senate - Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Oct. 9, 2015.

 

HB 1313 - 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 2224 Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, Sept. 29, 2015.

 

HB 1317 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion of U.S. Route 15 over State Route 114, Mechanicsburg Borough, Cumberland County as the Corporal Jonathan Dean Faircloth Memorial Bridge.  Last Action: PN 1765 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, June 10, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Oct. 5, 2015. First consideration, Oct. 5, 2015.  Laid on the table, Oct. 5, 2015.  Removed from table, Oct. 6, 2015. Second consideration, Oct. 7, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 7, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 19, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 19, 2015 (195-0).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 19, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Oct. 22, 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: PN 1767 Referred to FINANCE, June 10, 2015. Reported as committed from FINANCE, June 16, 2015. First consideration, June 16, 2015.  Re-committed to RULES, June 16, 2015. Re-reported as committed from RULES, June 23, 2015. PN 1879 Second consideration, with amendments, June 23, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 23, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 24, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 24, 2015 (193-1).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 24, 2015.

 

HB 1329 -  An Act requiring certain hospitals to allow patients an opportunity to designate caregivers in patients' medical records and imposing duties on hospitals.  Last Action: PN 1796 Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, June 12, 2015. 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. Reported as committed from AGING AND YOUTH, Nov. 17, 2015.  First consideration, Nov. 17, 2015.  Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9), Dec. 10, 2015.

 

HB 1334 - An Act amending the act of July 10, 1981 (P.L.214, No.67), known as the Bingo Law, further providing for rules for licensing and operation and for penalties.  Last Action: PN 1816 Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, June 16, 2015.

 

HB 1351 - An Act providing for the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by certain entities and organizations; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Health.  Last Action: PN 1848 Referred to HEALTH, June 18, 2015. Reported as committed from HEALTH, Oct. 26, 2015.  First consideration, Oct. 26, 2015.  Laid on the table, Oct. 26, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 30, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 30, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 7, 2015. Second consideration, Dec. 8, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 8, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 9, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 9, 2015 (197-0).  In the Senate - Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, Dec. 17, 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. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Dec. 16, 2015.  First consideration, Dec. 16, 2015.  Laid on the table, Dec. 16, 2015. Removed from table, Dec. 17, 2015. PN 2771 Second consideration, with amendments, Jan. 27, 2016. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Jan. 27, 2016. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 8, 2016. Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 8, 2016 (195-0). In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 12, 2016.

 

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 1648 -  Notification to Residential Property Owners of Changes to Official FEMA Flood Plan Map. Last Action: PN 2797 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Feb. 2, 2016.

 

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. Removed from table, Nov. 4, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 4, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 9, 2015. Second consideration, Nov. 10, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 10, 2015.  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Nov. 10, 2015.  PN 2626 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 7, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 8, 2015 (115-86).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Dec. 8, 2015.  In the Senate - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 8, 2015.

PN 2632 Reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 8, 2015.  First consideration, Dec. 8, 2015 Second consideration, Dec. 9, 2015.  PN 2626 Motion to revert to Prior Printer's No. 2626, Dec. 23, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 23, 2015 (33-17).  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ), Dec. 23, 2015.  Signed in Senate, Dec. 23, 2015.  Signed in House, Dec. 24, 2015.  Signed in Senate, Dec. 23, 2015. Presented to the Governor, Dec. 24, 2015.   Approved by the Governor, Dec. 29, 2015.  Act No. 10A.  (Line Item Veto)  [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 1484 - An Act amending the act of October 30, 1987 (P.L.375, No.75), entitled, "An act providing for the designation of certain trees and land on the grounds of the State Capitol in Harrisburg as "Soldiers' Grove" in honor of war veterans; imposing duties upon the Department of General Services; and making an appropriation," further providing for duties of Department of General Services; and providing for preservation of "Soldiers' Grove" and for construction.  Last Action: PN 2097 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Aug. 10, 2015. Reported as committed from STATE GOVERNMENT, Nov. 17, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 17, 2015.  Laid on the table, Nov. 17, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 18, 2015. Second consideration, Nov. 19, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 19, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 23, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 23, 2015 (196-0). In the Senate - Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Dec. 4, 2015. Reported as committed from STATE GOVERNMENT, Jan. 20, 2016.  First consideration, Jan. 20, 2016. 

 

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 1499 - 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 Employees' Defined Contribution Plan, of administration and miscellaneous provisions and of health insurance for retired school employees; for military pensions, in the area of military leave of absence; for the State Employees' Retirement System, in the areas of preliminary provisions, of membership, credited service, classes of service and eligibility for benefits, of contributions, of benefits, of State Employees' Defined Contribution Plan, of administration, funds, accounts, general provisions; providing, as to the revisions, for reservation of legislative authority, for construction, for accrued liability, for construction related to Federal law, for immunity from personal liability, for restoration of service credit or a retirement benefit, for recertification of contribution rates, for transfer of assets and for severability; and making editorial changes.  Last Action: PN 2713 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Jan. 12, 2016.

 

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. PN 2635 Reported as amended from TRANSPORTATION, Dec. 9, 2015. First consideration, Dec. 9, 2015.  Laid on the table, Dec. 9, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 10, 2015. PN 2659 Second consideration, with amendments, Dec. 13, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Dec. 13, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 13, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Dec. 13, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 14, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 14, 2015 (194-3).  In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Dec. 22, 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.

 

HB 1540 - An Act amending the act of May 13, 2015 (P.L.14, No.3), entitled, "An act designating the interchange of State Route 43 at the Mon-Fayette Expressway Interchange with State Route 88, known as Exit 28, in Washington County as the Marine Cpl. Thomas R. Matty Memorial Interchange; designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 1013, known as Knupp Road, over the Hypocrite Creek, Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, as the PFC LeRoy D. "Whitey" Schaller Bridge; designating a portion of State Route 711 in New Florence Borough through St. Clair Township, Westmoreland County, as the Veterans Highway; designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 88 over Muddy Creek, Cumberland Township, Greene County, as the Army Corporal Richard W. Kowalewski, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge carrying U.S. Route 322 over the east branch of the Brandywine Creek in West Bradford and East Caln Townships, Chester County, as the Robbie and Ryan Miller Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge located on State Route 34 that connects the banks of the Juniata River in Newport, Perry County, as the Paul Reider bridge; and designating a portion of State Route 2029 and 2049, also known as Bath Road, in Bristol Township, Bucks County, as the Sergeant George Stuckey Memorial Road," further providing for the Army Corporal Richard W. Kowalewski, Jr., Memorial Bridge. Last Action: PN 2175 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 11, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Oct. 5, 2015. First consideration, Oct. 5, 2015.  Laid on the table, Oct. 5, 2015.  Removed from table, Oct. 6, 2015. Second consideration, Oct. 7, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 7, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 19, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 19, 2015 (195-0). In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Oct. 22, 2015.

 

HB 1544 -  An Act providing for Sickle Cell Disease or Sickle Cell Trait testing.  Last Action: PN 2227 Referred to HEALTH, Sept. 29, 2015.

 

HB 1560 -  An Act amending Title 25 (Elections) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in voting procedures, further providing for application for absentee ballots.  Last Action: PN 2240 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Sept. 29, 2015.

 

HB 1569 - An Act amending the act of July 10, 2015 (P.L.148, No.29), entitled "An act designating 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; designating the bridge located on that portion of State Route 865, over the railroad tracks and Main Street in Bellwood, Blair County, as the Dominec M. 'Patsy' Padula Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge on that portion of State Route 940 over Tobyhanna Creek (Pocono Lake) in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, as the Sullivan Bridge; 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; 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; designating the bridge on that portion of State Route 3005 over the outlet of Lily Lake, Conyngham Township, Luzerne County, as the Senior Officer Eric J. Williams Memorial Bridge; designating the 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; designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 3007 over the Redbank Creek, Summerville Borough, Jefferson County, as the Summerville Veterans Memorial Bridge; and renaming the bridge on that portion of U.S. Route 219 over U.S. Route 422 in Ebensburg Borough, Cambria County, as the Alexander Miller Abercrombie Memorial Bridge," further providing for the Dominec M. "Patsy" Padula Memorial Bridge.  Last Action: PN 2249 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 29, 2015.

 

HB 1577 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 580, over the west branch of the Susquehanna River, Cherry Tree Borough, Indiana County, as the Airman Second Class Gerald Emmett Johnson Memorial Bridge. Last Action: PN 2271 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 30, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Nov. 23, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 23, 2015.  Laid on the table, Nov. 23, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 24, 2015. Second consideration, Dec. 1, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 1, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 2, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 2, 2015 (191-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Dec. 2, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Dec. 4, 2015.

 

HB 1579 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 62 over the Allegheny River, Tionesta Borough, Forest County, as the Lt. Col. Michael McLaughlin/AMVETS Post 113 Memorial Bridge. Last Action: PN 2273 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 30, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Oct. 26, 2015.  First consideration, Oct. 26, 2015.  Laid on the table, Oct. 26, 2015. Removed from table, Oct. 27, 2015. Second consideration, Oct. 28, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 28, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 16, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 17, 2015 (200-0).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Nov. 17, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Nov. 20, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Dec. 7, 2015.  First consideration, Dec. 7, 2015. Second consideration, Dec. 8, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 9, 2015 (50-0). Signed in House, Dec. 10, 2015. Signed in Senate, Dec. 10, 2015. Presented to the Governor, Dec. 10, 2015. Approved by the Governor, Dec. 20, 2015. Act No. 89.

 

HB 1597 - An Act designating a portion of State Route 2026, also known as Blair Mill Road, in Montgomery County as the Private First Class Paul T. Wright Memorial Highway. Last Action: PN 2304 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Oct. 5, 2015.

 

HB 1600 -  An Act amending Titles 51 (Military Affairs) and 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veteran-owned small businesses, further providing for definitions, for regulations, for participation goal, for duties of Department of General Services, for bonding and progress payments and for reports; providing for business fee exemption; making editorial changes; in administrative practice and procedure, further providing for diverse business participation; and providing for the status of a veteran-owned small business and a service-disabled veteran-owned small business.  Last Action: PN 2252 Referred to COMMERCE, Sept. 29, 2015.

 

HB 1607 - Joint Resolution proposing separate and distinct amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for terms of members and for the Legislative Reapportionment Commission.  The proposal would increase the length of the term for a Representative in the General Assembly to four years and place half of the House districts on the ballot for election every two years.  Representatives would be limited to three successive terms for a total of 12 years of service.  Additionally, the Senate would see the length of its terms increased to six years.  Senators would be limited to two successive terms for a total of twelve years of service.  By extending terms, the legislation seeks to improve the efficiency of the General Assembly by eliminating the constant election cycle for members of the House of Representative.  In addition, the legislation imposes term limits in order to ensure that the makeup of the General Assembly is representative of the changing population of the Commonwealth.   Last Action: PN 2325 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Oct. 8, 2015.

 

HB 1613 - An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for person with disability plate and placard. Last Action: PN 2329 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Oct. 8, 2015.

 

HB 1615 - An Act prohibiting certain conduct in public office; and prescribing penalties. Under this proposal, abuse of office would be a criminal offense if an elected official, public officer or public employee would (1) intentionally compel a public employee to perform an activity knowing the activity is not related to the performance of the duties of the office held by the elected official or public officer and (2) intentionally compel a public contractor to provide a good or service for the private pecuniary benefit of the elected official, public officer or another person.  A violation would constitute a misdemeanor of the second degree.  However, if the aggregate value of the activities, goods or services performed would exceed $2,000, a violation would be a third degree felony.  A person who falsely reports an alleged violation would also be subject to criminal prosecution.  Last Action: PN 2331 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Oct. 8, 2015.

 

HB 1619 - An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.  Last Action: PN 2348 Referred to HEALTH, Oct. 14, 2015.

 

HB 1622 - An Act establishing the naturally occurring retirement community program; and providing for powers and duties of the Department of Aging.  Last Action: PN 2349 Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, Oct. 14, 2015.

 

HB 1630 - An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, establishing an Assertive Community Treatment Program in the Department of Human Services.  Last Action:

PN 2365 Referred to HEALTH, Oct. 15, 2015.

 

HB 1644 - 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 bonds, issue of bonds and notes, maturity and interest.  Last Action: PN 2392 Referred to FINANCE, Oct. 19, 2015.

 

HB 1653 - An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for recognized entities.  Legislation providing for the certification of Pennsylvania-based minority-owned, woman-owned and veteran-owned businesses by the Department of General Services.  Last Action: PN 2430 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Oct. 21, 2015. PN 2633 Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Dec. 9, 2015. First consideration, Dec. 9, 2015.  Laid on the table, Dec. 9, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 10, 2015. PN 2661 Second consideration, with amendments, Dec. 13, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Dec. 13, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 13, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 14, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 14, 2015 (197-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Dec. 14, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Dec. 22, 2015.

 

HB 1656 - An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, as follows: In 911 emergency communication services, further providing for telecommunications management. In general provisions, further providing for definitions and for purposes of part. In Commonwealth services: further providing for general authority of Governor, for temporary housing, for debris and wreckage removal, for community disaster loans, for individual and family assistance and for grants for hazard mitigation; providing for use and appropriation of unused Commonwealth funds; further providing for laws suspended during emergency assignments; providing for deployment protections and for penalty for false application; further providing for organization, for powers and duties, for utilization of existing services and facilities, for radiological emergency response preparedness, planning and recovery program and for definitions; and establishing the Statewide Public Safety Communications and Interoperability Advisory Committee. In local organizations and services: further providing for general authority of political subdivisions, for local coordinator of emergency management, for powers and duties of political subdivisions, for coordination, assistance and mutual aid, for appropriations by political subdivisions, for law applicable to local organizations, for agreements among political subdivisions, for payments involving single political subdivisions and for payments involving multiple subdivisions; and providing for regional all-hazards preparedness and emergency management. In miscellaneous provisions: further providing for duties concerning disaster prevention, for acceptance of services, gifts, grants and loans, for interstate agreements, for immunity from civil liability, for special powers of local agencies, for compensation for accidental injury and for penalties; and providing for replacement of volunteer service, for authority of Federal law enforcement officers, for confidentiality and for adverse interests. Making an editorial change. Making a repeal.  Last Action: PN 2433 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Oct. 21, 2015.

 

HB 1660 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 403 over the Two Lick Creek, Clymer Borough, Indiana County, as the Sergeant James Robert Pantall Memorial Bridge.  Last Action: PN 2438 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Oct. 23, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Nov. 23, 2015.  First consideration, Nov. 23, 2015.  Laid on the table, Nov. 23, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 24, 2015. Second consideration, Dec. 1, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 1, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 7, 2015 (196-0).  In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Dec. 17, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Jan. 20, 2016.  First consideration, Jan. 20, 2016. 

 

HB 1675 - An Act providing for portability of professional and occupational licenses for military spouses.  Last Action: PN 2481 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Oct. 29, 2015.

 

HB 1676 - A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for recall of elected public officers. Last Action: PN 2488 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Nov. 5, 2015.

 

HB 1677 - An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for recall election of State and local officers, for recall petition process, for review of recall petitions, for recall election and for prohibited practices. Last Action: PN 2489 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Nov. 5, 2015.

 

HB 1678 - An Act establishing the Veteran's Entrepreneurial Training and Support Program; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development; and making an appropriation. Last Action: PN 2490 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 5, 2015.

 

HB 1683 - An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for incentives for volunteers of fire companies and emergency medical services agencies.  Last Action: PN 2495 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 5, 2015.  PN 2507 Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 10, 2015.  First consideration, Nov. 10, 2015.  Laid on the table, Nov. 10, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 6, 2015.  Laid on the table, Dec. 6, 2015. 

 

HB 1688 - An Act providing for a Statewide comprehensive health care system; establishing the Pennsylvania Health Care Plan and providing for eligibility, services, coverages, subrogation, participating and nonparticipating providers, cost containment, quality assurance and for transitional support and training; establishing the Pennsylvania Health Care Board, the Pennsylvania Health Care Agency, the Office of Health Care Ombudsman and the Pennsylvania Health Care Trust Fund; and imposing a payroll tax and an additional personal income tax.  Last Action: PN 2506 Referred to HEALTH, Nov. 9, 2015.

 

HB 1689 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the National Guard Youth Challenge Program.  Last Action: PN 2515 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 12, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Dec. 9, 2015. First consideration, Dec. 9, 2015.  Laid on the table, Dec. 9, 2015. Removed from table, Dec. 10, 2015. Second consideration, Dec. 13, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 13, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 14, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 14, 2015 (197-0).  In the Senate - Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Dec. 22, 2015.

 

HB 1709 - An Act designating the bridge carrying U.S. Route 222 Business over the Schuylkill River, Riverfront Drive and Norfolk Southern Railroad in the City of Reading, Berks County, commonly referred to as the Bingaman Street Bridge, as the 65th U.S. Infantry Regiment, Borinqueneers Memorial Bridge.  Last Action: PN 2552 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Nov. 18, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Dec. 9, 2015. First consideration, Dec. 9, 2015.  Laid on the table, Dec. 9, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 14, 2015. Laid on the table, Jan. 26, 2016.  Removed from table, Jan. 26, 2016. Second consideration, Jan. 27, 2016.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Jan. 27, 2016. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 8, 2016. PN 2821 Third consideration, with amendments, Feb. 8, 2016. Final passage, Feb. 8, 2016 (195-0).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Feb. 8, 2016. In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 12, 2016.

 

HB 1711 - An Act designating a bridge on a portion of Sheep Bridge Road over I-83, Newberry Township, York County as the Staff Sgt. Jason M. Faley Memorial Bridge.  Last Action: PN 2565 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Nov. 19, 2015.

 

HB 1713 - An Act designating a portion of State Route 220 in Lycoming and Sullivan Counties as the Lieutenant Commander John J. Peterman Memorial Highway. Last Action: PN 2566 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Nov. 19, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Dec. 16, 2015.  First consideration, Dec. 16, 2015.  Laid on the table, Dec. 16, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 17, 2015. Second consideration, Jan. 27, 2016. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Jan. 27, 2016. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 8, 2016. Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 8, 2016 (195-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Feb. 8, 2016. In the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 12, 2016.

 

HB 1714 - An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other required equipment, further providing for visual signals on authorized vehicles. Last Action: PN 2581 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 30, 2015.

 

HB 1717 - An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in volunteer firefighters, further providing for definitions, for statement of purpose, for funds and for audits. Last Action: PN 2584 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 30, 2015.

 

HB 1718 - An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Iran-free procurement, further providing for expiration. Last Action: PN 2471 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Oct. 28, 2015.

 

HB 1723 - 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 portion of the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, through October 31, 2015, 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 portion of the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, through October 31, 2015; to provide appropriations from the Motor License Fund for the portion of the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, through October 31, 2015, 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; 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 2588 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 30, 2015.

 

HB 1724 - An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in the Secretary of the Commonwealth, further providing for requirements relating to voter identification; and, in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for manner of applying to vote, persons entitled to vote, voter's certificate, entries to be made in district register, numbered list of voters and challenges.  Last Action: PN 2589 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Nov. 30, 2015.

 

HB 1725 - 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: PN 2590 Referred to FINANCE, Nov. 30, 2015.

 

HB 1727 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in decorations, medals, badges and awards, further providing for authorized decorations, medals, badges and awards. Last Action: PN 2592 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 30, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Dec. 9, 2015. First consideration, Dec. 9, 2015.  Laid on the table, Dec. 9, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 10, 2015. PN 2660 Second consideration, with amendments, Dec. 13, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Dec. 13, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 13, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Dec. 13, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 14, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 14, 2015 (195-2).  In the Senate - Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Dec. 22, 2015.

 

HB 1728 - An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for perfusionist. Last Action: PN 2593 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Nov. 30, 2015.

 

HB 1729 - An Act amending the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, further providing for perfusionist. Last Action: PN 2594 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Nov. 30, 2015.

 

HB 1735 - An Act amending the act of December 30, 2003 (P.L.441, No.64), known as the Tobacco Product Manufacturer Directory Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions. Last Action: PN 2599 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 2, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 3, 2015. First consideration, Dec. 3, 2015.  Laid on the table, Dec. 3, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 3, 2015. Second consideration, Dec. 4, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 4, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 5, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 5, 2015 (166-23). In the Senate - Referred to FINANCE, Dec. 7, 2015. Reported as committed from FINANCE, Dec. 7, 2015. First consideration, Dec. 7, 2015.  PN 2629 Second consideration, with amendments, Dec. 8, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 9, 2015 (50-0). In the House - Referred to RULES, Dec. 10, 2015.  Re-reported on concurrence from RULES, as committed, Dec. 10, 2015. House concurred in Senate amendments, Dec. 13, 2015 (164-34). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Dec. 13, 2015. Signed in House, Dec. 13, 2015. Signed in Senate, Dec. 18, 2015.  Presented to the Governor, Dec. 18, 2015. Approved by the Governor, Dec. 28, 2015.  Act No. 95.

 

HB 1736 - An Act amending the act of June 22, 2000 (P.L.394, No.54), known as the Tobacco Settlement Agreement Act, further providing for definitions. Last Action: PN 2600 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 2, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 3, 2015. First consideration, Dec. 3, 2015.  Laid on the table, Dec. 3, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 3, 2015. Second consideration, Dec. 4, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 4, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 5, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 5, 2015 (166-23). In the Senate - Referred to FINANCE, Dec. 7, 2015. Reported as committed from FINANCE, Dec. 7, 2015. First consideration, Dec. 7, 2015.  PN 2630 Second consideration, with amendments, Dec. 8, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 9, 2015 (50-0). In the House - Referred to RULES, Dec. 10, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES, as committed, Dec. 10, 2015. House concurred in Senate amendments, Dec. 13, 2015 (140-58).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Dec. 13, 2015. Signed in House, Dec. 13, 2015. Signed in Senate, Dec. 18, 2015.  Presented to the Governor, Dec. 18, 2015. Approved by the Governor, Dec. 28, 2015.  Act No. 96.

 

HB 1739 - An Act designating a portion of State Route 2034 in Montgomery County as the Cpl. Carl F. Hynek III Memorial Highway.  Last Action: PN 2610 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Dec. 4, 2015.

 

HB 1741 - An Act requiring self-service gasoline stations to provide refueling assistance for individuals with disabilities.  Last Action: PN 2620 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Dec. 5, 2015.

 

HB 1761 - An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions and for State Board of Medicine; and providing for recreational therapists.  Last Action: PN 2655 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Dec. 10, 2015.

 

HB 1767 - An Act requiring the testing of members of the General Assembly for illegal drug use and providing for removal from office.  Last Action: PN 2680 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Dec. 18, 2015.

 

HB 1772 - A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for audits of accounts of the General Assembly. Last Action: PN 2692 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Dec. 21, 2015.

 

HB 1801 - An Act making a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund to the Department of Corrections for the purpose of State correctional institutions for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016. Last Action: PN 2761 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Jan. 26, 2016. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Jan. 26, 2016. First consideration, Jan. 26, 2016.  Laid on the table, Jan. 26, 2016.  Removed from table, Jan. 27, 2016. Second consideration, Feb. 8, 2016.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 8, 2016. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Feb. 8, 2016. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 10, 2016. Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 10, 2016 (116-65). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Feb. 10, 2016. In the Senate - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 12, 2016.

 

HB 1803 - An Act making an appropriation from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services for the purpose of medical assistance payments - hospital-based burn centers for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016.

 Last Action: PN 2763 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Jan. 26, 2016. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Jan. 26, 2016. First consideration, Jan. 26, 2016.  Laid on the table, Jan. 26, 2016.  Removed from table, Jan. 27, 2016. Second consideration, Feb. 8, 2016.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 8, 2016. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 10, 2016. Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 10, 2016 (117-61). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Feb. 10, 2016. In the Senate - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 12, 2016.

 

HB 1812 - 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, 2014. Last Action: PN 2676 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 16, 2015.  [Note: This appears to be a replacement bill for earlier bills that were vetoed by the Governor.)

 

HB 1824 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 144 over Bald Eagle Creek, Milesburg Borough, Centre County, as the Veterans Bridge.  Last Action: PN 2798 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 2, 2016.

 

HB 1826 - An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in grants to fire companies and volunteer services, further providing for definitions and for award of grants. Last Action: PN 2800 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Feb. 2, 2016.

 

HB 1829 - 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: PN 2813 Referred to FINANCE, Feb. 5, 2016.

 

HB 1844 - An Act amending the act of June 26, 2001 (P.L.755, No.77), known as the Tobacco Settlement Act, in tobacco use prevention and cessation efforts, further providing for definitions.  Last Action: PN 2841 Referred to HUMAN SERVICES, Feb. 9, 2016, Reported as committed from HUMAN SERVICES, Feb. 10, 2016, First consideration, Feb. 10, 2016,  Laid on the table, Feb. 10, 2016, 

 

HB 1847 - An Act making an appropriation from the General Fund to the Department of Health for the purpose of diabetes programs for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016. Last Action: PN 2856 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 10, 2016.

 

HB 1848 - An Act making an appropriation from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services for the purpose of medical assistance payments - obstetrics and neonatal services for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016. Last Action: PN 2857 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 10, 2016.