State Senate Veterans Bills as of 021516

COMMONWEALTH OF PA SENATE BILLS - 2015-2016 Session

SB 1 - An Act amending Titles 24 (Education), 51 (Military Affairs) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, extensively revising pension provisions: for the Public School Employees' Retirement System, in the areas of preliminary provisions, of membership, contributions and benefits, of School Employee's Defined Contribution Plan and of administration and miscellaneous provisions; for health insurance for retired school employees, in the area of preliminary provisions; for military pensions, in the area of military leave of absence; for boards and offices, in the area of Independent Fiscal Office; for the State Employees' Retirement System, in the areas of preliminary provisions, of membership, credited service, classes of service and eligibility for benefits, of State Employees' Defined Contribution Plan, of contributions, of benefits and of administration, funds, accounts, general provisions; and providing, as to the revisions, for construction and administration, for applicability, for funding, for liability, for State Employee member statements and for State Employees Retirement Board obligations.  Last Action: PN 0886 Referred to FINANCE, May 8, 2015. Reported as committed from FINANCE, May 11, 2015.  First consideration, May 11, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 11, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, May 12, 2015. Second consideration, May 12, 2015. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), May 12, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, May 13, 2015 (28-19).  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), May 13, 2015. In the House - Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, May 14, 2015.  PN 1132 Reported as amended from STATE GOVERNMENT, June 27, 2015. First consideration, June 27, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 27, 2015.  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 27, 2015. Removed from table, June 28, 2015. Second consideration, June 29, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 29, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 29, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 30, 2015 (106-89).  In the Senate - Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 30, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, as committed, June 30, 2015. Senate concurred in House amendments, June 30, 2015 (29-20). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), June 30, 2015. Signed in Senate, June 30, 2015. Signed in House, June 30, 2015.  Presented to the Governor, June 30, 2015.  Vetoed by the Governor, July 9, 2015.  Veto No. 5. In the Senate - Bill, together with Governor's Veto Message, laid on the table, July 13, 2015.

SB 3 - An Act providing for the medical use of cannabis in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  Last Action: PN 0224 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Jan. 26, 2015. . (Remarks see Senate Journal Page 101), Jan. 27, 2015. PN 0793 Reported as amended from STATE GOVERNMENT, April 21, 2015.  First consideration, April 21, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, April 22, 2015. PN 0840 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, May 4, 2015. Second consideration, May 5, 2015.  PN 0889 Amended on third consideration, May 11, 2015. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), May 11, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, May 12, 2015 (40-7).  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), May 12, 2015. In the House - Referred to HEALTH, May 14, 2015 Referred to HEALTH, May 14, 2015 [House]. Reported with request to re-refer to RULES from HEALTH, June 26, 2015.  Re-referred to RULES, June 26, 2015. Reported as committed from RULES, Nov. 18, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 18, 2015.  Laid on the table, Nov. 18, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 19, 2015. Laid on the table, Dec. 13, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 13, 2015.

SB 4 - A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for criteria for institutions of purely public charity.  (See also: SR 28).  Last Action: PN 0168 Referred to FINANCE, Jan. 20, 2015. Reported as committed from FINANCE, Jan. 22, 2015. First consideration, Jan. 22, 2015. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Jan. 26, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Jan. 27, 2015. Second consideration, Jan. 27, 2015.  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Feb. 3, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 17, 2015 (30-19).  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Feb. 17, 2015.  In the House - Referred to FINANCE, Feb. 26, 2015.  [See also: http://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2015/03/30/Pennsylvania-Senate-Bill-4-debates-definition-of-taxable-charities/stories/201503300012 ]  [See also: http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/8091700-74/pennsylvania-nonprofits-amendment#axzz3WTvmPPbK ]

SB 23 : An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for multiple-war veteran plate; and, in fees, further providing for exemption of persons, entities and vehicles from fees.  Last Action: PN 0008 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Jan. 14, 2015. PN 1104 Reported as amended from TRANSPORTATION, June 24, 2015.  First consideration, June 24, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 28, 2015.

SB 24 : An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for veteran plates and placard.  Last Action: PN 0009 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Jan. 14, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 24, 2015. First consideration, June 24, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 28, 2015.

SB 25 : An Act amending the act of December 16, 1998 (P.L.980, No.129), known as the Police Officer, Firefighter, Correction Employee and National Guard Member Child Beneficiary Education Act, extending benefits to certain surviving spouses; and further providing for title of act, for short title, for definitions, for Postsecondary Educational Gratuity Program, for report to General Assembly and for retroactivity.  Last Action: PN 0010 Referred to EDUCATION, Jan. 14, 2015.

SB 38 : An Act establishing the Veterans' Homeownership Assistance Program; and providing for financial assistance to a veteran or veteran's spouse to purchase a home.  Last Action: PN 0021 Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, Jan. 14, 2015.

SB 42 : An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for issuance and content of driver's license.  To penalize motorists who falsely claim to be a veteran on their Pennsylvania driver’s license application. Last Action: PN 0023 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Jan. 14, 2015.  Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 17, 2015.  First consideration, Feb. 17, 2015.  Second consideration, Feb. 23, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, March 3, 2015 (48-0).  In the House - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, March 6, 2015. PN 1025 Reported as amended from TRANSPORTATION, June 8, 2015. First consideration, June 8, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 8, 2015.  Removed from table, June 23, 2015. Second consideration, June 24, 2015.   Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 24, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 25, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 25, 2015 (190-0).  In the Senate - Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 26, 2015.  Re-reported on concurrence from RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, as committed, June 28, 2015. Senate concurred in House amendments, June 29, 2015 (49-0).   Signed in Senate, June 29, 2015. Signed in House, June 29, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 30, 2015. Approved by the Governor, July 10, 2015.  Act No. 32.

SB 50 - An Act establishing an industrial hemp industry in this Commonwealth; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture; and prescribing penalties.  Last Action: PN 0354 Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, Feb. 12, 2015. PN 1367 Reported as amended from AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, Oct. 27, 2015. First consideration, Oct. 27, 2015.  PN 1420 Amended on second consideration, Nov. 17, 2015. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 18, 2015.

SB 56 : An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania National Guard, providing for the National Guard youth challenge program.  Last Action: PN 0035 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Jan. 14, 2015. PN 1464 Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Dec. 9, 2015. First consideration, Dec. 9, 2015. 

SB 79 : An Act amending the act of July 2, 2014 (P.L.876, No.98), entitled "An act designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 15 over the Yellow Breeches Creek, Carroll Township, York County, as the Glenn Bowers Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of 17th Street over the 10th Avenue Expressway, City of Altoona, Blair County, as the Blair County Veterans Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 764 over 31st Street, City of Altoona, Blair County, as the Alvin E. Morrison Memorial Bridge; designating West Erie Avenue from its intersection with North Second Street in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County, to the point where it meets North Front Street in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County, as Roberto Clemente Way; designating the interchange at the crossing of State Route 33 and Main Street (State Route 1022) in Palmer Township, Northampton County, as the Charles Chrin Interchange; designating the interchange between the portion of State Route 3009 and State Route 119 in South Union Township, Fayette County, as the Fred L. Lebder Interchange; and designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 711 over the Youghiogheny River in the City of Connellsville, Fayette County, as the Officer Robb McCray Memorial Bridge," further providing for Officer Robb McCray Memorial Bridge.  Last Action: PN 0055 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Jan. 14, 2015. Reported as committed, Jan. 21, 2015.  First consideration, Jan. 21, 2015.  Second consideration, Jan. 22, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Jan. 27, 2015 (48-0).  In the House - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 2, 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 22, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, April 22, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, May 4, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, May 4, 2015 (194-0). Signed in Senate, May 5, 2015. Signed in House, May 5, 2015. Presented to the Governor, May 6, 2015. Approved by the Governor, May 13, 2015. Act No. 4.

SB 119 - 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 criminal history for employees, repealing provisions relating to definitions, further providing for information relating to prospective facility personnel, for grounds for denying employment and for provisional employees for limited periods; providing for registry of home care workers; and making editorial changes.  Last Action: PN 0960 Referred to AGING AND YOUTH, May 22, 2015.

SB 125 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing for exemption from payment of real estate taxes.  Last Action: Referred to FINANCE, Jan. 14, 2015 [Senate].

SB 155 -  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 0228 Referred to COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, Jan. 27, 2015.

SB 166 - Short Title: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in criminal history record information, further providing for general regulations and providing for order for limited access; and, in governance of the system, providing for petition for expungement or order for limited access fee.  Last Action: PN 0102 Referred to JUDICIARY, Jan. 15, 2015. Reported as committed, Jan. 22, 2015. First consideration, Jan. 22, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 3, 2015. Re-reported as committed, Feb. 17, 2015.  Second consideration, Feb. 18, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 23, 2015 (49-0).  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page 255), March 2, 2015. In the House  - Referred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 26, 2015. PN 1135 Reported as amended, June 28, 2015. First consideration, June 28, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 28, 2015.  Removed from table, June 29, 2015. PN 1155 Second consideration, with amendments, June 30, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 30, 2015. Re-reported as committed, July 21, 2015. Laid on the table, Oct. 26, 2015.  Removed from table, Oct. 26, 2015.  PN 1373 Third consideration, with amendments, Oct. 27, 2015.  Final passage, Oct. 27, 2015 (193-4).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ....), Oct. 27, 2015.  In the Senate  - Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Oct. 28, 2015. PN 1517 Re-reported on concurrence, as amended, Jan. 26, 2016. Senate concurred in House amendments, as amended by the Senate, Jan. 27, 2016 (48-0).  In the House - Referred to RULES, Jan. 27, 2016. Re-reported on concurrence, as committed, Jan. 27, 2016. House concurred in Senate amendments to House amendments, Jan. 27, 2016 (187-2). (Remarks see House Journal Page ....), Jan. 27, 2016.  Signed in House, Jan. 27, 2016 [House].

SB 170 - An Act providing for museum preservation and for grant program; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; establishing the Pennsylvania Museum Preservation Fund; and making an appropriation. Last Action: PN 1304 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Oct. 7, 2015.

SB 178 -  An Act amending Title 10 (Charities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, consolidating the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act and the Institutions of Purely Public Charity Act; and making related repeals.  Last Action: PN 0229 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Jan. 27, 2015.

SB 227 -  An Act establishing the Veterans' Housing Assistance Program; and making appropriations.  Last Action: PN 1033 Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, June 11, 2015.

SB 283 -  A Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, eliminating the Traffic Court of Philadelphia.  Last Action: PN 0161 Referred to JUDICIARY, Jan. 16, 2015. Reported as committed from JUDICIARY, Jan. 22, 2015. First consideration, Jan. 22, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Jan. 26, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Jan. 27, 2015. Second consideration, Jan. 27, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, Jan. 28, 2015 (49-0).  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Jan. 28, 2015. In the House - Referred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 2, 2015. Reported as committed from JUDICIARY, 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. 1, 2015. Second consideration, Dec. 2, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 2, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ....), Dec. 2, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 3, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 3, 2015 (190-1). (Remarks see House Journal Page ....), Dec. 3, 2015.  Signed in Senate, Dec. 4, 2015. Signed in House, Dec. 5, 2015. Filed in the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Dec. 7, 2015.  Pamphlet Laws Resolution No. 2.

SB 284 - An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for special motorcycle plates for veterans.  Last Action: PN 0162 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Jan. 16, 2015. PN 0783 Reported as amended from TRANSPORTATION, April 21, 2015.  First consideration, April 21, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, April 22, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, May 4, 2015. Second consideration, May 6, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, May 12, 2015 (47-0).  In the House - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, May 14, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 8, 2015. First consideration, June 8, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 8, 2015.  Removed from table, June 23, 2015. Second consideration, June 24, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 24, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 25, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, June 25, 2015 (190-0). Signed in Senate, June 26, 2015.  Signed in House, June 26, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 29, 2015.  Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2015.  Act No. 17.

SB 285 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for Veterans' Trust Fund.  Last Action: PN 0163 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Jan. 16, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, April 14, 2015.  First consideration, April 14, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, April 15, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, May 4, 2015.  Second consideration, May 6, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, May 12, 2015 (47-0).  In the House - Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, May 14, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 17, 2015.  First consideration, June 17, 2015. Laid on the table, June 17, 2015.  Removed from table, June 23, 2015. Second consideration, June 24, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 24, 2015.  Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 25, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, June 25, 2015 (190-0). Signed in Senate, June 26, 2015. Signed in House, June 26, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 29, 2015. Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2015. Act No. 18.

SB 293 -  An Act regulating navigators and assisters in the education and promotion of health insurance exchanges.  Last Action: PN 0176 Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, Jan. 20, 2015. PN 0304 Reported as amended from BANKING AND INSURANCE, Feb. 3, 2015. First consideration, Feb. 3, 2015.  Second consideration, Feb. 4, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 4, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 17, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 23, 2015 (30-19).  In the House - Referred to INSURANCE, Feb. 26, 2015. PN 0888 Reported as amended from INSURANCE, May 11, 2015. First consideration, May 11, 2015. Laid on the table, May 11, 2015.  Removed from table, May 12, 2015. PN 0988 Second consideration, with amendments, June 1, 2015. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 1, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ....), June 1, 2015.  Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 2, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, June 2, 2015 (195-0).  In the Senate - Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 3, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, as committed, June 8, 2015. Senate concurred in House amendments, June 9, 2015 (49-0).  Signed in Senate, June 9, 2015. Signed in House, June 10, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 10, 2015. Approved by the Governor, June 19, 2015.  Act No. 7.

SB 299 - An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for incentives for municipal volunteers of fire companies and nonprofit emergency medical services agencies.  Last Action: PN 0184 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Jan. 21, 2015.  PN 0994 Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 2, 2015.  First consideration, June 2, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 9, 2015. PN 1045 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 15, 2015.  Second consideration, June 17, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, June 23, 2015 (49-0).  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), June 23, 2015.  In the House - Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 25, 2015.

SB 305 -  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 0192 Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Jan. 23, 2015. PN 0751 Reported as amended from CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, April 15, 2015.  First consideration, April 15, 2015.  Second consideration, April 21, 2015. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, April 21, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 1, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 2, 2015 (49-0).  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), June 2, 2015. In the House -Referred to HEALTH, June 5, 2015.

SB 306 -  An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for statement of financial interests required to be filed and for powers and duties of commission.  Last Action: PN 0232 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Jan. 27, 2015.

SB 326 -  A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for general appropriation bill. Last Action: PN 0234 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Jan. 27, 2015.

SB 330 -  An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in neighborhood blight reclamation and revitalization, providing for failure to comply with a code requirement.  Last Action: PN 0221 Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, Jan. 26, 2015. PN 0750 Reported as amended from URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, April 15, 2015.  First consideration, April 15, 2015. PN 0775 Amended on second consideration, April 20, 2015. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), April 20, 2015. Second consideration, April 22, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, May 5, 2015 (48-0).  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), May 5, 2015. In the House - Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS, May 11, 2015. Reported as committed from URBAN AFFAIRS, June 26, 2015. First consideration, June 26, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 26, 2015.  Removed from table, June 27, 2015. Second consideration, June 28, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 28, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 29, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 29, 2015 (193-0).  Signed in Senate, June 30, 2015. Signed in House, June 30, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 30, 2015. Approved by the Governor, July 10, 2015.  Act No. 34.

SB 335 -  An Act providing for expense reimbursement of public officials and public employees.  Last Action: PN 0237 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Jan. 27, 2015.

SB 338 - An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for pool selling and bookmaking.  Last Action: (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Jan. 28, 2015 [Senate].

SB 345 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in educational gratuity program, further providing for definitions, for educational gratuity payments and for eligibility and qualification requirements.  Last Action: PN 0252 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Jan. 28, 2015.

SB 370 - An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in grants to fire companies and volunteer services, further providing for award of grants. Last Action: PN 0284 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Jan. 30, 2015. PN 0995 Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 2, 2015.  First consideration, June 2, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 9, 2015. PN 1046 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 15, 2015. Second consideration, June 16, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, June 24, 2015 (49-0).  In the House - Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 25, 2015.

SB 371 - A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in taxation and finance, further providing for persons with military service-connected disabilities to receive property tax exemptions. Last Action: PN 0287 Referred to FINANCE, Jan. 30, 2015.

SB 379 -  An Act relieving members of the United States Armed Forces or other civilians serving in a combat zone or in support of the armed forces from certain local tax filing deadlines; and making an inconsistent repeal of the act of March 26, 1991 (P.L.3, No.2).  Last Action: PN 0293 Referred to FINANCE, Feb. 3, 2015.

SB 396 -  An Act reenacting and amending the act of July 8, 1986 (P.L.408, No.89), known as the Health Care Cost Containment Act, further providing for sunset; and making editorial changes.  Last Action: PN 0311 Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, Feb. 4, 2015. Reported as committed from PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, May 6, 2015. First consideration, May 6, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 12, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 1, 2015. Second consideration, June 3, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 9, 2015 (49-0).  In the House - Referred to HEALTH, June 11, 2015.

SB 404 - An Act establishing guidelines and procedures governing certain investigations of correctional officers; authorizing certain civil suits by correctional officers; and providing for impact of collective bargaining agreements and for summary suspensions.  Last Action: PN 0331 Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Feb. 5, 2015. PN 0894 Reported as amended from LABOR AND INDUSTRY, May 12, 2015.  First consideration, May 12, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 2, 2015.  Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015. Second consideration, June 28, 2015. PN 1169 Amended on third consideration, July 13, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, July 14, 2015 (45-1).  In the House - Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, July 16, 2015.

SB 405 -  An Act designating Exit 30 from Interstate 84 onto State Route 402, in Pike County, as the Corporal Bryon K. Dickson, II, Exit.  Last Action: PN 0378 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 12, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 17, 2015.  First consideration, Feb. 17, 2015.  Second consideration, Feb. 24, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, April 13, 2015 (49-0).  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), April 13, 2015. In the House - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, April 15, 2015. PN 1075 Reported as amended from TRANSPORTATION, June 22, 2015. First consideration, June 22, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 22, 2015.  Removed from table, June 23, 2015.  Second consideration, June 24, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 24, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 25, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, June 25, 2015 (190-0).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ....), June 25, 2015.  In the Senate - Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 26, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, as committed, June 28, 2015. Senate concurred in House amendments, June 29, 2015 (49-0).  Signed in Senate, June 29, 2015. Signed in House, June 29, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 30, 2015. Approved by the Governor, July 10, 2015.  Act No. 35.

SB 411 - An Act amending the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in requirements and prohibitions, providing for Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association; in access, providing for inmate access; in procedure, further providing for access, for requests, for written requests, for production of certain records and for exceptions for public records; in agency response, further providing for general rule and for extension of time; in appeal of agency determination, further providing for filing of appeal and for appeals officers; and, in judicial review, further providing for Commonwealth agencies, legislative agencies and judicial agencies, for fee limitations and for Office of Open Records.  Last Action: PN 0332 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Feb. 5, 2015. PN 1154 Reported as amended from STATE GOVERNMENT, June 30, 2015. First consideration, June 30, 2015.  Laid on the table, Oct. 14, 2015.  Removed from table, Oct. 14, 2015. PN 1325 Amended on second consideration, Oct. 19, 2015. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Oct. 19, 2015. PN 1335 Second consideration, with amendments, Oct. 20, 2015. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Oct. 20, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 21, 2015 (46-0). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Oct. 21, 2015. In the House - Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Oct. 23, 2015.

SB 412 - An Act amending the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law, in State-related institutions, further providing for reporting, for contents of report and for copies and posting, and providing for contracts.  Last Action: PN 0333 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Feb. 5, 2015.

SB 423 -  An Act providing for hepatitis C testing and treatment and for duties of the Department of Health.  Last Action: PN 0339 Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, Feb. 9, 2015.

SB 425 -  An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, changing the name of the Department of Public Welfare to the Department of Human Services; and deleting obsolete provisions.  Last Action: PN 0340 Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, Feb. 9, 2015.

SB 431 -  An Act providing for employer prescreening and for administration of act and rulemaking authority; establishing Ex-offender Increased Access to Employment Enforcement Fund; making an appropriation; and providing for construction of act. Last Action: PN 0382 Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Feb. 12, 2015.

SB 434 - An Act amending the act of November 6, 1987 (P.L.381, No.79), known as the Older Adults Protective Services Act, providing for background checks for applicants and recipients.  Last Action: PN 0385 Referred to AGING AND YOUTH, Feb. 12, 2015.

SB 438 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 982 over the Loyalhanna Creek, Westmoreland County, as the Lance Corporal Joseph E. Roble Memorial Bridge. Last Action: PN 0389 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 12, 2015.  Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, May 12, 2015. First consideration, May 12, 2015.  Second consideration, June 1, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, June 9, 2015 (49-0).  In the House - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, June 11, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 22, 2015.  First consideration, June 22, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 22, 2015.  Removed from table, June 26, 2015. Second consideration, June 27, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 27, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 28, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 28, 2015 (192-0).  Signed in Senate, June 28, 2015. Signed in House, June 29, 2015.  Presented to the Governor, June 29, 2015.  Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2015.  Act No. 19.

SB 452 - An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions, providing for inmate postage policy. Last Action: PN 0399 Referred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 12, 2015.

SB 484 - A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for the Legislative Reapportionment Commission for the purpose of reapportioning and redistricting the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Last Action: PN 1359 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Oct. 26, 2015.

SB 487 - An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, providing for limits on copayments for insured medical services provided by a physical therapist, chiropractor and occupational therapist.  Last Action: PN 0427 Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, Feb. 13, 2015. Reported as committed from BANKING AND INSURANCE, Feb. 18, 2015. First consideration, Feb. 18, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 25, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, April 13, 2015. Second consideration, April 15, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, April 21, 2015 (47-0).  In the House - Referred to INSURANCE, April 27, 2015. PN 1133 Reported as amended from INSURANCE, June 27, 2015. First consideration, June 27, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 27, 2015.  Removed from table, June 28, 2015. Second consideration, June 29, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 29, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 30, 2015 (195-0).  In the Senate - Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 30, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, as committed, July 14, 2015. Senate concurred in House amendments, July 14, 2015 (46-0).  Signed in Senate, July 14, 2015. Signed in House, July 21, 2015. Presented to the Governor, July 21, 2015.  Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2015. Act No. 39.

SB 488 -  Downsize the Legislature.  Last Action: PN 0428 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Feb. 13, 2015. PN 1508 Reported as amended from STATE GOVERNMENT, Jan. 20, 2016.  First consideration, Jan. 20, 2016.

SB 490 -  An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, further providing for organization of agency.  Last Action: PN 0481 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Feb. 20, 2015. PN 0853 Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, May 5, 2015. First consideration, May 5, 2015.  Second consideration, May 12, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, June 2, 2015 (32-17). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), June 2, 2015. In the House - Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 5, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 10, 2015.  First consideration, Nov. 10, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 10, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 16, 2015. Second consideration, Nov. 17, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 17, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 18, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 18, 2015 (117-82). (Remarks see House Journal Page ....), Nov. 18, 2015. Signed in Senate, Nov. 23, 2015. Signed in House, Nov. 24, 2015. Presented to the Governor, Nov. 24, 2015. Vetoed by the Governor, Dec. 4, 2015.  Veto No. 9.  In the Senate - Bill, together with Governor's Item Veto Message, laid on the table, Dec. 4, 2015.

SB 514 -  An Act amending the act of November 24, 1976 (P.L.1163, No.259), referred to as the Generic Equivalent Drug Law, further providing for definitions, for substitutions, for posting requirements, for powers and duties of Department of Health and for immunity of pharmacists under certain circumstances.  Last Action: PN 0464 Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, Feb. 19, 2015. PN 0509 Reported as amended from PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, Feb. 25, 2015. First consideration, Feb. 25, 2015.  Second consideration, April 14, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, April 14, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, May 12, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, May 13, 2015 (39-8). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), May 13, 2015. In the House - Referred to HEALTH, May 14, 2015.

SB 517 - Short Title: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in organization of courts of common pleas, providing for veterans and service member courts.  Related bill: HB 887.  Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 19, 2015 [Senate].

SB 524 -  An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Non-narcotic Medication Assisted Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Program; and, imposing powers and duties on the Department of Corrections. Last Action: PN 0471 Referred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 19, 2015. PN 0786 Reported as amended from JUDICIARY, April 21, 2015.  First consideration, April 21, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 5, 2015. PN 1076 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015. Second consideration, June 23, 2015.        Third consideration and final passage, June 26, 2015 (49-0).  In the House - Referred to JUDICIARY, June 28, 2015. PN 1412 Reported as amended from JUDICIARY, Nov. 17, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 17, 2015.  Laid on the table, Nov. 17, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 23, 2015. PN 1443 Second consideration, with amendments, Nov. 24, 2015.       Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 24, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 1, 2015.      Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 3, 2015 (191-0).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ....), Dec. 3, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Dec. 4, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, as committed, Dec. 5, 2015. Senate concurred in House amendments, Dec. 6, 2015 (50-0).  Signed in Senate, Dec. 6, 2015. Signed in House, Dec. 7, 2015.  Presented to the Governor, Dec. 7, 2015. Approved by the Governor, Dec. 17, 2015.  Act No. 80.

SB 525 - 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 0472 Referred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 19, 2015.

SB 528 -  An Act providing for personal use of marijuana, for lawful operation of marijuana-related facilities, for general powers of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, for regulation of marijuana and for employers, minors and control of property; and making related repeals.  Last Action: PN 0516 Referred to LAW AND JUSTICE, Feb. 25, 2015.

SB 537 -  An Act providing for a freeze on real estate taxes for senior citizens. Last Action: PN 0518 Referred to FINANCE, Feb. 25, 2015.

SB 542 - An Act providing for requirements for hospitals and health care facilities that provide services to sexual assault victims, for provision of information and services relating to emergency contraception and for powers and duties of the Department of Health. Last Action: PN 0522 Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, Feb. 25, 2015.

SB 545 - An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, providing for alternative campaign financing option, administration and requirement; establishing the Clean Election Fund; providing for terms of participation, for the power of Department of State to adopt rules and for study report; imposing duties on the Department of State and a duty on the Department of Revenue; and imposing penalties. Last Action: PN 0525 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Feb. 25, 2015.

SB 552 - A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for a Legislative Reapportionment Commission to designate legislative districts for the General Assembly within this Commonwealth. Last Action: PN 0530 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Feb. 25, 2015.

SB 553 -  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 0531 Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, Feb. 25, 2015.

SB 581 -  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 0752 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, April 15, 2015.

SB 605 - An Act establishing a task force on prostate cancer and related chronic prostate conditions; and providing for powers and duties of the task force and the Department of Health and for prostate cancer prevention and education strategies  Related bills: HB 804 and SB 609. Last Action: PN 0606 Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 12, 2015.

SB 609 - An Act establishing a task force on prostate cancer and related chronic prostate conditions; and providing for powers and duties of the task force, the Department of Health, the Insurance Department, the Department of Aging and the Department of Human Services, and for prevention and education strategies.  Related bills: HB 804 and SB 605. Last Action: PN 0599 Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 6, 2015. PN 0892 Reported as amended from PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, May 12, 2015. First consideration, May 12, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 3, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015.  Second consideration, June 24, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 25, 2015 (49-0).  In the House - Referred to HEALTH, June 26, 2015. PN 1324 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 1386 Second consideration, with amendments, Nov. 9, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 9, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ....), Nov. 9, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 10, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 10, 2015 (193-0). In the Senate - Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Nov. 16, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, as committed, Nov. 17, 2015. Senate concurred in House amendments, Nov. 17, 2015 (49-0).  Signed in Senate, Nov. 17, 2015. Signed in House, Nov. 18, 2015. Presented to the Governor, Nov. 19, 2015. Approved by the Governor, Nov. 24, 2015. Act No. 66.

SB 622 - An Act providing for elimination of certain reporting duties of the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee.  Last Action: PN 0644 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, March 23, 2015. Reported as committed from STATE GOVERNMENT, April 14, 2015. First consideration, April 14, 2015.  Second consideration, April 15, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, May 5, 2015 (48-0).  In the House - Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, May 11, 2015. Reported as committed from STATE GOVERNMENT, June 9, 2015. First consideration, June 9, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 9, 2015.  Removed from table, June 15, 2015. Second consideration, June 16, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 16, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 17, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 17, 2015 (189-0). Signed in Senate, June 22, 2015. Signed in House, June 22, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 23, 2015. Approved by the Governor, June 30, 2015.  Act No. 13.

SB 641 - 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 0637 Referred to FINANCE, March 20, 2015.

SB 650 - An Act prohibiting employers from making employment conditional on certain labor organization status; providing for remedies and penalties; and making related repeals.  Last Action: PN 0640 Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, March 20, 2015.

SB 655 - An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, establishing the Non-narcotic Medication Assisted Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Pilot Program; in special funds, further providing for funding, for State Workers' Insurance Board and for expiration; in the Tobacco Settlement Fund, further providing for use; in the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Fund, further providing for distribution; in general budget implementation, further providing for the Department of Community and Economic Development, for the Department of Public Welfare, for the Pennsylvania State Police and for the Environmental Quality Board; providing for 2015-2016 budget implementation, for 2015-2016 restrictions on appropriations for funds and accounts and for required lapses of money in funds and accounts; and making related repeals.  Last Action: PN 0650 Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, March 23, 2015.  Reported as committed from LABOR AND INDUSTRY, May 12, 2015. First consideration, May 12, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 13, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 1, 2015. Second consideration, June 3, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 3, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 22, 2015 (49-0).  In the House - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 24, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015. First consideration, June 26, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 26, 2015.  Removed from table, June 27, 2015. Second consideration, June 28, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 28, 2015. PN 1137 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 28, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ....), June 28, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 29, 2015 (107-87).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 29, 2015. In the Senate - Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 30, 2015.  Re-reported on concurrence from RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, as committed, June 30, 2015. Senate concurred in House amendments, June 30, 2015 (30-19).  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), June 30, 2015. Signed in Senate, June 30, 2015. Signed in House, June 30, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 30, 2015. Vetoed by the Governor, July 2, 2015. Veto No. 4. In the Senate - Bill, together with Governor's Veto Message, laid on the table, July 13, 2015.

SB 671 - An Act providing for Commonwealth support for a Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Staff Member Loan Forgiveness Program and an Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor Loan Forgiveness Program.  Last Action: PN 0813 Referred to EDUCATION, April 23, 2015.

SB 674 - An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preliminary provisions, providing for the definition of "credentialed media"; and, in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for regulations in force at polling places.  Last Action: PN 0666 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, March 31, 2015.

SB 675 - A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the legislature, reducing the size of the General Assembly.  Last Action: PN 0667 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, March 31, 2015.

SB 685 - An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, providing for visiting team physician.  Last Action: PN 1000 Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 2, 2015. Reported as committed from CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Sept. 17, 2015.  First consideration, Sept. 17, 2015.  Second consideration, Sept. 28, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, Sept. 30, 2015 (48-0).  In the House - Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Oct. 1, 2015. Reported as committed from PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, 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-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 23, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 24, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 24, 2015 (197-0). Signed in Senate, Nov. 24, 2015. Signed in House, Dec. 1, 2015.  Presented to the Governor, Dec. 1, 2015. Approved by the Governor, Dec. 6, 2015.  Act No. 73.

SB 686 - An Act amending the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, providing for visiting team physician.  Last Action: PN 1001 Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 2, 2015. Reported as committed from CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Sept. 17, 2015. First consideration, Sept. 17, 2015.  Second consideration, Sept. 28, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, Sept. 30, 2015 (48-0).  In the House - Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Oct. 1, 2015. Reported as committed from PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, 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-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 23, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 24, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 24, 2015 (197-0). Signed in Senate, Nov. 24, 2015. Signed in House, Dec. 1, 2015.  Presented to the Governor, Dec. 1, 2015. Approved by the Governor, Dec. 6, 2015.  Act No. 74.

SB 744 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing for exemption.  Currently, under the Disabled Veterans’ Real Estate Tax Exemption Program, Veterans who have a 100% disability rating from the US Veterans Administration are exempt from paying any real estate taxes on their primary home if they meet other program requirements such as need. This is wonderful and has helped many veterans in our state who need and deserve our help.  The problem is that if you are a 90% disabled veteran, you get no exemption whatsoever. It’s either all or nothing. This seems unfair. It seems that your real estate tax exemption should be commensurate with your level of disability.  This legislation would provide a pro-rata exemption on a disabled veterans’ real estate taxes based on the rating given to them by the VA. So if, for example the VA considers you 50% disabled, you will get a 50% reduction on your property tax obligation. This will provide some relief for the many veterans who do not have a 100% rating but that are nonetheless somewhat impaired in their ability to earn a living and in need of some property tax relief.  Last Action: PN 0769 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, April 16, 2015.

SB 745 - 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 definitions and for appropriation for and limitation on redevelopment assistance capital projects. This legislation is designed to ensure the availability of veterans housing within Pennsylvania.  This proposal will authorize projects that will create housing units for our veterans’ population as eligible for redevelopment assistance capital project funds. In addition to making such projects eligible for funding, this bill will use a minimum of $25,000,000 (up from $20,000,000 in SB 1134) of the current available $50,000,000 allocation toward the construction of housing units specifically to house homeless veterans or veterans in need within this Commonwealth.   On any given night, approximately 1,500 veterans within this Commonwealth are homeless.  That figure does not include those veterans who are imminent danger of becoming homeless.  The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has initiated a campaign to end veterans’ homelessness nationwide by 2015.  Earmarking RACP funds for veterans’ housing will help us achieve the goal of reducing, and eventually eliminating, veterans’ homelessness in Pennsylvania   Last Action: PN 0770 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, April 16, 2015.

SB 747 - 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, further providing for punitive damages; providing for punitive damages study; and imposing duties on the Insurance Commissioner. The legislation will require the Insurance Commissioner to study the amount of punitive damages paid by the following in the last 10 years; 1) physicians 2) long-term care nursing facilities licensed by the Department of Health and 3) personal care homes licensed by the Department of Human Services in the Commonwealth. State agencies shall cooperate with the Commissioner as necessary to obtain this information.  The Commissioner shall complete the study within one year of the effective date of the act.  The study would be submitted to the Chairman and Minority Chairman of the Banking and Insurance Committee of the Senate and the Chairman and Minority Chairman of the Insurance Committee of the House of Representatives. Last Action: PN 0774 Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, April 20, 2015. PN 0992 Reported as amended from BANKING AND INSURANCE, June 2, 2015. First consideration, June 2, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 15, 2015. PN 1077 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015. PN 1115 Second consideration, with amendments, June 24, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 25, 2015 (40-9).  In the House - Referred to JUDICIARY, June 26, 2015. Reported as committed from JUDICIARY, June 28, 2015. First consideration, June 28, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 28, 2015.  Removed from table, Oct. 6, 2015. Laid on the table, Oct. 6, 2015.  Laid on the table, Feb. 8, 2016.

SB 750 - An Act amending Title 50 (Mental Health) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding provisions relating to mental health procedures and the treatment of individuals with mental illness in the criminal justice system; making conforming amendments to Titles 18, 20, 23, 42 and 61; and repealing the Mental Health Procedures Act.  Last Action: PN 1063 Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, June 18, 2015.

SB 768 - 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 filing of claim.  Last Action: PN 0821 Referred to FINANCE, April 29, 2015.

SB 771 - An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fishing licenses, further providing for disabled veterans and former prisoners of war and providing for veterans.  Last Action: PN 0823 Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, April 29, 2015.

SB 772 - An Act amending the act of March 23, 1972 (P.L.136, No.52), known as the Professional Psychologists Practice Act, further providing for definitions and for temporary license; allowing applicants to take test sooner; defining board's powers; making editorial changes; and making a repeal.  Last Action: PN 0825 Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, May 1, 2015. Reported as committed from CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 9, 2015. First consideration, June 9, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 17, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 28, 2015.  Second consideration, Sept. 29, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 13, 2015 (49-0).  In the House - Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Oct. 19, 2015.

SB 810 - 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 and the Justice Reinvestment 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 and the Judicial 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 0869 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 8, 2015.

SB 811 - An Act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 2015-2016. Last Action: PN 0870 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 8, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015.  First consideration, June 22, 2015.  Second consideration, June 24, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 25, 2015 (49-0).   In the House - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 2, 2015. First consideration, Dec. 2, 2015.  Laid on the table, Dec. 2, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 2, 2015. Second consideration, Dec. 3, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 3, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 21, 2015.

SB 812 - An Act making appropriations from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and from restricted revenue accounts within the General Fund to the Department of State for use by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in support of the professional licensure boards assigned thereto.  Last Action: PN 0871 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 8, 2015. PN 1078 Reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015.  First consideration, June 22, 2015.  Second consideration, June 24, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, June 25, 2015 (49-0).  In the House - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015.  Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 27, 2015. First consideration, June 27, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 27, 2015.  Removed from table, June 28, 2015. Second consideration, June 29, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 29, 2015.  Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 30, 2015 (195-0). Signed in Senate, June 30, 2015. Signed in House, June 30, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 30, 2015. Approved by the Governor, July 2, 2015. Act No. 1A.

SB 814 - An Act making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate in the Department of Community and Economic Development.  Last Action: PN 0873 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 8, 2015. PN 1080 Reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015. First consideration, June 22, 2015.  Second consideration, June 24, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, June 25, 2015 (48-1).  Vote on final passage reconsidered, June 25, 2015 (47-2).  Final passage, June 26, 2015 (47-2).  In the House - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 27, 2015. First consideration, June 27, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 27, 2015.  Removed from table, June 28, 2015. Second consideration, June 29, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 29, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 30, 2015 (193-2). Signed in Senate, June 30, 2015. Signed in House, June 30, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 30, 2015. Approved by the Governor, July 2, 2015. Act No. 3A.

SB 815 - An Act making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Consumer Advocate in the Office of Attorney General.  Last Action: PN 0874 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 8, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015.  First consideration, June 22, 2015.  Second consideration, June 24, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, June 25, 2015 (49-0).  In the House - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015.  Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 27, 2015. First consideration, June 27, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 27, 2015.  Removed from table, June 28, 2015. Second consideration, June 29, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 29, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 30, 2015 (193-2). Signed in Senate, June 30, 2015. Signed in House, June 30, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 30, 2015. Approved by the Governor, July 2, 2015.  Act No. 3A. 

 

SB 817 - An Act making an appropriation from the State Employees' Retirement Fund to provide for expenses of the State Employees' Retirement Board for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. Last Action: PN 0876 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 8, 2015. PN 1082 Reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015.  First consideration, June 22, 2015.  Second consideration, June 24, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, June 25, 2015 (49-0). In the House - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015, Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 27, 2015. First consideration, June 27, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 27, 2015.  Removed from table, June 28, 2015. Second consideration, June 29, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 29, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 30, 2015 (195-0).  Signed in Senate, June 30, 2015.  Signed in House, June 30, 2015.  Presented to the Governor, June 30, 2015. Approved by the Governor, July 2, 2015.  Act No. 5A.

SB 819 - An Act making appropriations from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund and from Federal augmentation funds to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016. Last Action: PN 0878 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 8, 2015. PN 1083 Reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015.  First consideration, June 22, 2015.  Second consideration, June 24, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 25, 2015 (49-0). In the House - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 27, 2015. First consideration, June 27, 2015.  Laid on the table, June 27, 2015.  Removed from table, June 28, 2015. Second consideration, June 29, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 29, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, June 30, 2015 (195-0). Signed in Senate, June 30, 2015. Signed in House, June 30, 2015. Presented to the Governor, June 30, 2015. Approved by the Governor, July 2, 2015. Act No. 7A.

SB 823 - 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 0882 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 8, 2015.

SB 824 - 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 0883 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 8, 2015.

SB 825 -  An Act making appropriations to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.  Last Action: PN 0884 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 8, 2015.

SB 828 -  An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for definitions and adding a definition of "State-related institution and its affiliates."  Last Action: PN 0955 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, May 20, 2015.

SB 837 -  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 0956 Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, May 20, 2015.

SB 847 -  An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for State Veterans' Commission.  Legislation would add the Korean War Veterans Association and the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), providing much deserved representation on this commission.  Last Action: PN 0958 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, May 20, 2015.

SB 853 - 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 0966 Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, May 28, 2015.

SB 868 - An Act designating the section of Pennsylvania Route 849 in Newport, Perry County, as the United States Navy Petty Officer 1st Class A. Louis De Lancey Memorial Highway.  Last Action: PN 1004 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, June 2, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 16, 2015.  First consideration, June 16, 2015.  Second consideration, June 30, 2015.  Laid on the table, July 13, 2015.  Removed from table, July 13, 2015. Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9) Oct. 19, 2015.  Removed from table, Oct. 20, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 17, 2015.

SB 870 - An Act providing for duties of the Department of Corrections and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, for educating and training of government-funded professionals who come into contact with individuals engaged in risky substance use and for training programs to educate physicians and nonphysicians in addressing risky substance use and addiction; developing screening and assessment instruments for addictive substances; requiring treatment programs and providers to utilize evidence-based prevention and treatment approaches; and providing for screening at the time of arraignment.  Last Action: PN 1021 Referred to JUDICIARY, June 8, 2015.

SB 879 -  An Act providing for the establishment of a savings program by the Treasury Department to encourage savings accounts for individuals with disabilities; establishing the Pennsylvania ABLE Savings Program and the ABLE Savings Program Fund; and imposing duties on the Treasury Department.  Last Action: PN 1023 Referred to FINANCE, June 8, 2015.  Reported as committed from FINANCE, June 24, 2015. First consideration, June 24, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2015.  PN 1238 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 16, 2015.  Second consideration, Sept. 17, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Sept. 18, 2015 (49-0).  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Sept. 18, 2015.  In the House - Referred to FINANCE, Sept. 29, 2015.

SB 890 - An Act designating the bridge carrying State Route 6011 (Harrison Avenue) over Roaring Brook in the City of Scranton, Lackawanna County, as the Colonel Frank Duffy Memorial Bridge.  Last Action: PN 1041 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, June 12, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 16, 2015. First consideration, June 16, 2015.  Second consideration, June 30, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, July 13, 2015 (47-0).  In the House - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, July 16, 2015. 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-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 7, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 19, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 19, 2015 (195-0). Signed in Senate, Oct. 20, 2015. Signed in House, Oct. 20, 2015. Presented to the Governor, Oct. 21, 2015. Approved by the Governor, Oct. 30, 2015.  Act No. 56.

SB 894 -  An Act designating the bridge on that portion of State Route 940 over Tobyhanna Creek (Pocono Lake) in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, as the Sullivan Bridge.  Last Action: PN 1042 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, June 12, 2015.  Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 16, 2015.  First consideration, June 16, 2015.  Second consideration, June 30, 2015.

SB 913 - An Act making appropriations to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. Last Action: PN 1071 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2015. First consideration, June 23, 2015.  Second consideration, June 24, 2015. Laid on the table, Sept. 17, 2015. Removed from table, Nov. 16, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 16, 2015. PN 1416 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 17, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 24, 2015 (48-2). In the House - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 30, 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. 4, 2015. Second consideration, Dec. 5, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 5, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 21, 2015. Third consideration and defeated on final passage, Jan. 11, 2016 (114-77).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ....), Jan. 11, 2016.

SB 914 - A Supplement to the act of November 30, 1965 (P.L.843, No.355), entitled "An act providing for the establishment and operation of Temple University as an instrumentality of the Commonwealth to serve as a State-related university in the higher education system of the Commonwealth; providing for change of name; providing for the composition of the board of trustees; terms of trustees, and the power and duties of such trustees; providing for preference to Pennsylvania residents in tuition; providing for public support and capital improvements; authorizing appropriations in amounts to be fixed annually by the General Assembly; providing for the auditing of accounts of expenditures from said appropriations; authorizing the issuance of bonds exempt from taxation within the Commonwealth; requiring the President to make an annual report of the operations of Temple University," making an appropriation for carrying the same into effect; providing for a basis for payments of such appropriation; and providing a method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure.  Last Action: PN 1072 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2015. First consideration, June 23, 2015.  Second consideration, June 24, 2015.  Laid on the table, Sept. 17, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 16, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 16, 2015. PN 1417 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 17, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 24, 2015 (48-2). In the House - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 30, 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. 4, 2015. Second consideration, Dec. 5, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 5, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 21, 2015. Third consideration and defeated on final passage, Jan. 11, 2016 (115-76). (Remarks see House Journal Page ....), Jan. 11, 2016.

SB 915 - A Supplement to the act of July 28, 1966 (3rd Sp.Sess., P.L.87, No.3), known as the University of Pittsburgh--Commonwealth Act, making appropriations for carrying the same into effect; and providing for a basis for payments of such appropriations, for a method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure. Last Action: PN 1073 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015.  Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2015. First consideration, June 23, 2015.  Second consideration, June 24, 2015.  Laid on the table, Sept. 17, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 16, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 16, 2015. PN 1418 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 17, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 24, 2015 (48-2). In the House - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 30, 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. 4, 2015. Second consideration, Dec. 5, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 5, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 21, 2015. Third consideration and defeated on final passage, Jan. 11, 2016 (114-77).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ....), Jan. 11, 2016.

SB 916 - A Supplement to the act of July 7, 1972 (P.L.743, No.176), known as the Lincoln University-Commonwealth Act, making an appropriation for carrying the same into effect; providing for a basis for payments of the appropriation; and providing a method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure. Last Action: PN 1074 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 22, 2015.  Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2015.  First consideration, June 23, 2015.  Second consideration, June 24, 2015.  Laid on the table, Sept. 17, 2015.  Removed from table, Nov. 16, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 16, 2015. PN 1419 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 17, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 24, 2015 (48-2). In the House - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 30, 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. 4, 2015. Second consideration, Dec. 5, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 5, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 21, 2015. Third consideration and defeated on final passage, Jan. 11, 2016 (114-77).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ....), Jan. 11, 2016

SB 929 -  An Act designating a portion of State Route 2014 in Lycoming County as the Petty Officer Thomas Johnson Memorial Highway.  Last Action: PN 1125 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, June 26, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, June 30, 2015. First consideration, June 30, 2015.  Laid on the table, July 13, 2015. 

SB 930 - An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for certification of woman-owned business, minority-owned business or veteran-owned business.  Last Action: PN 1126 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, June 26, 2015.

SB 940 -  A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for oath of office.  Last Action: PN 1161 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, July 7, 2015.

SB 946 -  An Act amending the act of November 26, 1997 (P.L.508, No.55), known as the Institutions of Purely Public Charity Act, further providing for legislative findings, for definitions and for criteria for institutions of purely public charity; and providing for tax on real estate.  Last Action: PN 1167 Referred to FINANCE, July 10, 2015.

SB 947 -  An Act providing for the licensure of professional music therapists; establishing the State Board of Professional Music Therapy Licensing; providing for its powers and duties; and establishing the Professional Music Therapy Licensing Fund.  Last Action: PN 1211 Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Aug. 24, 2015.

SB 956 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 711 over the Loyalhanna Creek in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, as the Lieutenant Eric Eslary Memorial Bridge.  Last Action: PN 1179 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, July 15, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 29, 2015.  First consideration, Sept. 29, 2015.  Second consideration, Oct. 14, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 16, 2015 (49-0).  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Nov. 16, 2015. In the House - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Nov. 17, 2015.

SB 964 - An Act providing for portability of professional and occupational licenses for military spouses.  Last Action: PN 1192 Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, July 23, 2015.

SB 983 - 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 1219 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 8, 2015.  Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 29, 2015. First consideration, Sept. 29, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 13, 2015.

SB 988 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 403 over the Two Lick Creek, Borough of Clymer, Indiana County as the Sergeant James Robert Pantall Memorial Bridge.   Pantall was from CLYMER, PA, and is listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.  Last Action: PN 1223 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 8, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 29, 2015.  First consideration, Sept. 29, 2015.  Second consideration, Oct. 14, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 16, 2015 (49-0). In the House - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Nov. 17, 2015.

SB 989 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 580 over the Susquehanna River, Cherry Tree Borough, Indiana County, as the Airman Second Class Gerald Emmett Johnson Memorial Bridge.   Last Action: PN 1224 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 8, 2015. Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 29, 2015. First consideration, Sept. 29, 2015.  Second consideration, Oct. 14, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 16, 2015 (49-0). In the House - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Nov. 17, 2015.

SB 996 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing for definitions and for duty of commission.  This legislation would amend the law and add a definition of “income” that mirrors the definition in the Senior Citizen Property Tax and Rent Rebate Act.  Under current regulations for the Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption program, “income” is defined as all income, including 100% of social security income and railroad retirement benefits.  This bill would exempt 50% of social security income and railroad retirement benefits and be consistent with the Senior Citizens Property Tax and Rent Rebate Act.  This change will potentially increase eligibility for the tax exemption among the disabled veteran population.  In addition, this legislation will remove the language that creates a “rebuttable presumption” of need if the applicant makes less than $75,000 annually and provide that applicants with less than $75,000 in annual income shall be deemed to be in need and receive the exemption.  The rebuttable presumption contained in current law will continue to apply to those making over $75,000 per year.  This legislation is aimed at providing property tax exemption to an expanded population of veterans who honorably served our country and have incurred significant and permanent disability as a result of their military service, and are suffering financial hardship.  Last Action: PN 1227 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Sept. 10, 2015.

SB 1000 - An Act to provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for certain institutions and organizations, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015; to provide appropriations from the State Lottery Fund, the Tobacco Settlement Fund, the Aviation Restricted Account, the Hazardous Material Response Fund, The State Stores Fund, the Milk Marketing Fund, the Home Investment Trust Fund, the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund, the Tuition Account Guaranteed Savings Program Fund, the Banking Fund, the Firearm Records Check Fund, the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Fund, the Oil and Gas Lease Fund, the Home Improvement Account, the Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act Enforcement Fund, the Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund, the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development Restricted Receipt Account, the Justice Reinvestment Fund and the Multimodal Transportation Fund to the Executive Department; to provide appropriations from the Judicial Computer System Augmentation Account to the Judicial Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016; to provide appropriations from the Motor License Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for the proper operation of several departments of the Commonwealth and the Pennsylvania State Police authorized to spend Motor License Fund money; and to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive Department of the Commonwealth and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. Last Action: PN 1232 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 15, 2015.  Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 16, 2015.  First consideration, Sept. 16, 2015.  Second consideration, Sept. 17, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Sept. 18, 2015 (30-19).  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Sept. 18, 2015. In the House - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 21, 2015.  Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 21, 2015.  First consideration, Sept. 21, 2015.  Laid on the table, Sept. 21, 2015.  Removed from table, Sept. 21, 2015.  Second consideration, Sept. 22, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 22, 2015.  Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 24, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Sept. 24, 2015 (117-83).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ....), Sept. 24, 2015. Signed in House, Sept. 24, 2015. Presented to the Governor, Sept. 28, 2015.  Vetoed by the Governor, Sept. 29, 2015.  Veto No. 7.  In the Senate - Bill, together with Governor's Veto Message, laid on the table, Sept. 29, 2015. Bill, together with Governor's Veto Message, removed from table, Oct. 27, 2015. Motion to override the Governor's Veto defeated, and the Governor's Veto sustained Oct. 28, 2015 (30-19).  Motion to reconsider the vote by which Senate failed to re-pass the bill, which had been disapproved by the Governor, Oct. 28, 2015. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Oct. 28, 2015. Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9), Dec. 7, 2015. 

SB 1001 - An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in special funds, further providing for funding, for State Workers' Insurance Board and for expiration; in the Tobacco Settlement Fund, further providing for use; in the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Fund, further providing for distribution; in general budget implementation, further providing for the Department of Community and Economic Development and for the Pennsylvania State Police; providing for 2015-2016 budget implementation and for 2015-2016 restrictions on appropriations for funds and accounts; and making related repeals.  Last Action: PN 1233 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 15, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 16, 2015. First consideration, Sept. 16, 2015.  Second consideration, Sept. 17, 2015.  Third consideration and final passage, Sept. 18, 2015 (30-19). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Sept. 18, 2015. In the House - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 21, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 21, 2015. First consideration, Sept. 21, 2015.  Laid on the table, Sept. 21, 2015.  Removed from table, Sept. 21, 2015. Second consideration, Sept. 22, 2015.  Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 22, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 24, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Sept. 24, 2015 (113-86). (Remarks see House Journal Page ....), Sept. 24, 2015. Signed in Senate, Sept. 28, 2015. Signed in House, Sept. 24, 2015. Presented to the Governor, Sept. 28, 2015. Vetoed by the Governor, Sept. 29, 2015. Veto No. 8. In the Senate - Bill, together with Governor's Veto Message, laid on the table, Sept. 29, 2015. Bill, together with Governor's Veto Message, removed from table, Oct. 27, 2015. Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9), Dec. 7, 2015. 

SB 1013 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for voluntary veterans' preference in private employment.  This bill would allow a private employer to adopt and apply a veterans’ employment policy which would need to: be in writing, include a statement an employer has and applies a preference in a job posting, be provided to an applicant upon hire and all employees annually; and be applied uniformly.  The bill would exempt an employer who has adopted and applies a policy in compliance with the act from violations of State and Local equal employment opportunities law.  For purposes of this act, a veteran would include surviving spouses and a spouse of a disabled veteran.  This bill would leave the decision whether or not to adopt a policy solely up to an employer.  There would be no mandate on an employer to have a veterans’ preference.   Allowing private employers to adopt a veterans’ preference has been signed into law in a number of states including: California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, and Oklahoma.  Last Action: PN 1309 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Oct. 9, 2015. PN 1427 Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 18, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 18, 2015.  Second consideration, Dec. 10, 2015. Laid on the table, Dec. 18, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 18, 2015.

SB 1019 -  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 1285 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Sept. 29, 2015.

SB 1025 - An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, establishing the Office of State Inspector General.  Currently, the Inspector General is a cabinet-level official who is appointed by, and reports to, the Governor.  Pennsylvania is among a small minority of states that does not have a separate statute providing for the appointment, term and duties of the Inspector General.  Currently, the office only exists if the Governor wishes it to continue by Executive Order.  This legislation would create, by law, this important post and provide that the Inspector General be nominated by the Governor and confirmed by two-thirds of the Senate.  Under this bill, the Inspector General would serve a term of 6 years and could serve no more than 2 terms.   The goal is to create this office in a manner that will allow our Inspector General to work independently from the influence of any one Governor, who now can unilaterally direct the detection of waste, fraud and abuse in state government.   Last Action: PN 1311 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Oct. 9, 2015.

SB 1033 - An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for prohibited conduct during emergency; and, in Commonwealth services, further providing for general authority of Governor.  Last Action: PN 1453 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Dec. 5, 2015.

SB 1039 - A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for exemptions and special provisions.   Would expand the Property Tax Exemption Program for Disabled Veterans.  Currently, an honorably discharged disabled veteran must be 100 percent disabled and have a financial need to receive a 100 percent exemption from property taxes.  This Constitutional Amendment would exempt additional honorably discharged disabled veterans from paying a portion of their property taxes.  The amount of the tax exemption would depend on the extent of the veteran’s disability, as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.  If a veteran is determined to be 100 percent disabled, he or she would be exempt from paying property taxes; a veteran considered 75 percent disabled, would be exempt from paying 75 percent of his or her property taxes.  A fifty percent disability would be the threshold.  Additionally, all veterans - whether 50 percent or 100 percent disabled - would still have to qualify based on their financial need.  Last Action: PN 1332 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Oct. 20, 2015.

SB 1040 - An Act designating the bridge on State Route 225 that crosses the Armstrong Creek in Halifax Township, Dauphin County, as the Staff Sergeant Brian K. Mowery Memorial Bridge.  Last Action: PN 1333 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Oct. 20, 2015.

SB 1045 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for character of discharge.  Last Action: PN 1356 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Oct. 23, 2015. PN 1370 Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Oct. 27, 2015.  First consideration, Oct. 27, 2015.  Second consideration, Nov. 16, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 17, 2015 (49-0). In the House - Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 19, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, 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-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 1, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 2, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 2, 2015 (191-0). Signed in Senate, Dec. 4, 2015. Signed in House, Dec. 5, 2015. Presented to the Governor, Dec. 7, 2015. Approved by the Governor, Dec. 17, 2015. Act No. 82.

SB 1046 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania National Guard, further providing for retired Pennsylvania National Guard personnel.  Last Action: PN 1357 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Oct. 23, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Oct. 27, 2015.  First consideration, Oct. 27, 2015.  Second consideration, Nov. 16, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 18, 2015 (49-0). In the House - Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 19, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, 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-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 1, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 2, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 2, 2015 (191-0). Signed in Senate, Dec. 4, 2015. Signed in House, Dec. 5, 2015. Presented to the Governor, Dec. 7, 2015. Approved by the Governor, Dec. 17, 2015.  Act No. 83.

SB 1047 - An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in services for the blind and visually impaired, further providing for definitions and for business enterprises, equipment, leases, repayment. Last Action: PN 1361 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Oct. 26, 2015.  Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 18, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 18, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 24, 2015.

SB 1052 - An Act amending Title 25 (Elections) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in uniform military and overseas voters, further providing for definitions, for duties and responsibilities of secretary and for registering to vote.  Last Action: PN 1389 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Nov. 10, 2015. Reported as committed from STATE GOVERNMENT, Nov. 17, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 17, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 23, 2015.

SB 1053 - 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, for State Board of Medicine; and providing for recreational therapists.  Last Action: PN 1390 Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Nov. 10, 2015

SB 1057 - 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 1397 Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, Nov. 13, 2015.

SB 1067 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veterans' pensions and benefits, further providing for amputee and paralyzed veteran's pension.  Last Action: PN 1404 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 13, 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.

SB 1071 - An Act amending Titles 24 (Education), 51 (Military Affairs) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, extensively revising pension provisions: for the Public School Employees' Retirement System, in the areas of preliminary provisions, of membership, contributions and benefits, of School Employee's Defined Contribution Plan and of administration and miscellaneous provisions; for health insurance for retired school employees, in the area of preliminary provisions; for military pensions, in the area of military leave of absence; for boards and offices, in the area of Independent Fiscal Office; for the State Employees' Retirement System, in the areas of preliminary provisions, of membership, credited service, classes of service and eligibility for benefits, of State Employees' Defined Contribution Plan, of contributions, of benefits and of administration, funds, accounts, general provisions; and providing, as to the revisions, for construction and administration, for applicability, for funding, for liability, for State Employee member statements and for State Employees Retirement Board obligations.  Last Action: PN 1410 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. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 24, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 4, 2015 (30-20). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Dec. 4, 2015. In the House - Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Dec. 7, 2015.  PN 1475 Reported as amended from STATE GOVERNMENT, Dec. 15, 2015.  First consideration, Dec. 15, 2015.  Laid on the table, Dec. 15, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 16, 2015.  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Dec. 17, 2015. PN 1481 Second consideration, with amendments, Dec. 18, 2015. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 18, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Dec. 18, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 19, 2015. Third consideration and defeated on final passage, Dec. 19, 2015 (52-149).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Dec. 19, 2015.

SB 1073 - An Act to provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for certain institutions and organizations, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015; to provide appropriations from the State Lottery Fund, the Tobacco Settlement Fund, the Aviation Restricted Account, the Hazardous Material Response Fund, The State Stores Fund, the Milk Marketing Fund, the Home Investment Trust Fund, the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund, the Tuition Account Guaranteed Savings Program Fund, the Banking Fund, the Firearm Records Check Fund, the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Fund, the Oil and Gas Lease Fund, the Home Improvement Account, the Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act Enforcement Fund, the Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund, the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development Restricted Receipt Account, the Justice Reinvestment Fund and the Multimodal Transportation Fund to the Executive Department; to provide appropriations from the Judicial Computer System Augmentation Account to the Judicial Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016; to provide appropriations from the Motor License Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for the proper operation of several departments of the Commonwealth and the Pennsylvania State Police authorized to spend Motor License Fund money; and to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive Department of the Commonwealth and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. Last Action: PN 1423 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 17, 2015. Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 18, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 18, 2015.  Second consideration, Nov. 23, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 5, 2015. PN 1459 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 6, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 7, 2015 (43-7).  (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Dec. 7, 2015. In the House - Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 8, 2015. PN 1485 Reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 21, 2015. First consideration, Dec. 21, 2015.  Laid on the table, Dec. 21, 2015.  Removed from table, Dec. 21, 2015. PN 1459 Motion to revert to Prior Printer's No. 1459, Dec. 22, 2015.  Second consideration, Dec. 22, 2015 (100-97).  (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Dec. 22, 2015.

SB 1078 - 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 1455 Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Dec. 5, 2015.

SB 1082 - An Act amending Titles 24 (Education), 51 (Military Affairs) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, extensively revising pension provisions: for the Public School Employees' Retirement System, in the areas of preliminary provisions, of membership, contributions and benefits, of School Employee's Defined Contribution Plan and of administration and miscellaneous provisions; for health insurance for retired school employees, in the area of preliminary provisions; for military pensions, in the area of military leave of absence; for boards and offices, in the area of Independent Fiscal Office; for the State Employees' Retirement System, in the areas of preliminary provisions, of membership, credited service, classes of service and eligibility for benefits, of State Employees' Defined Contribution Plan, of contributions, of benefits and of administration, funds, accounts, general provisions; and providing, as to the revisions, for construction and administration, for applicability, for funding, for liability, for State Employee member statements and for State Employees Retirement Board obligations. Last Action: PN 1450 Referred to FINANCE, Dec. 4, 2015. Reported as committed from FINANCE, Dec. 4, 2015. First consideration, Dec. 4, 2015.  Second consideration, Dec. 5, 2015.  Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 5, 2015. PN 1460 Re-reported as amended from APPROPRIATIONS, Dec. 6, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Dec. 7, 2015 (38-12). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Dec. 7, 2015. In the House - Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Dec. 10, 2015.

SB 1083 - A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in Judiciary, further providing for suspension, removal, discipline and other sanctions.  Last Action: PN 1478 Referred to JUDICIARY, Dec. 17, 2015.

SB 1084 - An Act requiring health insurance policies to provide coverage for postexposure prophylaxis HIV medication.  Last Action: PN 1469 Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, Dec. 11, 2015.

SB 1085 - An Act requiring health insurance policies to provide coverage for preexposure prophylaxis HIV medication.  Last Action: PN 1470 Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, Dec. 11, 2015.

SB 1087 - An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for definitions and for restricted activities.  Last Action: PN 1472 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Dec. 11, 2015.

SB 1094 - An Act establishing the Naturally Occurring Retirement Community Program; and providing for powers and duties of the Department of Aging. Last Action: PN 1487 Referred to AGING AND YOUTH, Dec. 22, 2015.

SB 1106 - An Act making a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund to the Department of Corrections for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015. Last Action: PN 1500 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Jan. 13, 2016.  Reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Jan. 19, 2016.  First consideration, Jan. 19, 2016.  Second consideration, Jan. 20, 2016. 

SB 1128 - A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in taxation and finance, further providing for exemptions and special provisions.  Last Action: PN 1548 Referred to FINANCE, Feb. 8, 2016.