LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Bill Status Report
02-03-2012 - 16:52:08


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HB 1   Schroder
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) repealing and adding provisions relating to comparative negligence.
Companions: HB 525 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0217 
Bill History: 04-11-11 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:112/N: 88)
04-13-11 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary
06-22-11 S Discussed in Committee House Judiciary

HB 8   Watson
Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) further providing for schedule of convictions and points; and prohibiting the operation of motor vehicles while using interactive wireless communication devices.
Printer Number(s): P0011  P1706  P1881 
Bill History: 05-11-11 H Rereferred to House Appropriations
06-06-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room 140 Mai...House Appropriations
06-06-11 H Passed over in committee House Appropriations

HB 47   Baker, M
Amends The Insurance Department Act providing for right to purchase health insurance sold in other states.
Companions: HB 1745 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0022 
Bill History: 01-11-11 H Filed
01-19-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance

HB 54   Scavello
Act providing for the establishment of the Historic Preservation Incentive Grant Program for historic commercial and residential sites.
Companions: HB 1306 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0025 
Bill History: 01-11-11 H Filed
01-19-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Tourism and Recreational Development

HB 72   Reed
Amends Tax Reform Code providing for apportionment of business income.
Printer Number(s): P0035 
Bill History: 01-13-11 H Filed
01-19-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance

HB 81   Thomas
Amends the Workforce Development Act, in local workforce investment areas and boards, providing for youth councils.
Printer Number(s): P0040 
Bill History: 01-14-11 H Filed
01-19-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry

HB 85   Thomas
Amends the Tax Reform Code further providing for the Tax Credit for New Jobs; and providing for the Keystone Job Creation and Training Tax Credit.
Printer Number(s): P0043 
Bill History: 01-14-11 H Filed
01-19-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance

HB 95   Murphy
Amends the Workforce Development Act providing for preference for training programs.
Companions: HB 339 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0050 
Bill History: 01-14-11 H Filed
01-19-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry

HB 206   Scavello
Amends the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act further providing for powers and duties of counties.
Printer Number(s): P0158 
Bill History: 01-24-11 H Filed
01-25-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Resources and Energy

HB 207   Scavello
Amends the Tax Reform Code further providing, in gross receipts tax, for the imposition of tax; and making a related repeal.
Printer Number(s): P0159 
Bill History: 01-24-11 H Filed
01-25-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance

HB 218   Saylor
Act designating State Route 462 from its intersection with U.S. Route 30 in West Manchester Twp, York County, to the point where it meets State Route 24 in Springettsbury Twp, York County, as the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
Printer Number(s): P0168 
Bill History: 06-07-11 G In the hands of the Governor
06-17-11 G Last day for Governor's action
06-15-11 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 5 )

HB 232   Mundy
Amends Oil and Gas Act further providing for def., well permits & well location restrictions; providing for disposal of wastewater from oil & gas activities targeting unconventional shale formations & for a cumulative impacts study.
Printer Number(s): P0184 
Bill History: 01-25-11 H Filed
01-26-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Resources and Energy

HB 265   DePasquale
Amends The Insurance Company Law providing for small employer group health plans.
Printer Number(s): P0213 
Bill History: 01-25-11 H Filed
01-26-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance

HB 301   Godshall
Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of PA authorizing legislation to limit recovery of noneconomic & punitive damages in medical malpractice actions.
Companions: HB 199 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0253 
Bill History: 01-26-11 H Filed
01-27-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary

HB 303   Brooks
Amends act re The State Restaurant Fund further providing for inspection authority and for definitions; and making editorial changes.
Printer Number(s): P0255  P0678 
Bill History: 02-15-11 H Third consideration
02-15-11 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:197/N: 0)
03-02-11 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs

HB 318   DeLuca
Amends The Insurance Company Law providing for affordable small group health care coverage; and making inconsistent repeals.
Companions: HB 2758 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0273 
Bill History: 01-28-11 H Filed
01-31-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance

HB 319   DeLuca
Act providing for prohibition on health care provider self-referral.
Companions: HB 2522 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0274 
Bill History: 01-28-11 H Filed
01-31-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Health

HB 342   Baker, M
Act establishing the Community-Based Health Care Provider Access (CHCPA) Program in the Department of Health; providing for hospital health clinics and for a tax credit; and making appropriations.
Printer Number(s): P0297 
Bill History: 01-28-11 H Filed
01-31-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Health

HB 355   Readshaw
Amends The Administrative Code providing for immigration matters; and imposing penalties and duties on the Department of Labor and Industry, Pennsylvania State Police, Secretary of State and Attorney General.
Companions: HB 1184 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0320 
Bill History: 10-25-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government
11-01-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government
11-01-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government

HB 380   Galloway
Act requiring construction industry employers to verify the Social Security numbers of all employees for purposes of wage reporting & employment eligibility; Dept. of L&I powers & duties; sanctions & est. good faith immunity.
Printer Number(s): P0344 
Bill History: 01-31-11 H Filed
02-01-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry
05-04-11 H Discussed in Press Conference

HB 495   Gillespie
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary & Judicial Procedure), in rules of evidence, providing for benevolent gesture or admission by health care provider or assisted living residence or personal care home.
Companions: HB 1804 (Refiled from 09R Session)
SB 208 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0450 
Bill History: 03-01-11 H Third consideration
03-01-11 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:171/N: 27)
03-02-11 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary

HB 611   Deasy
Act providing for the establishment of a Cultural Development District Program for communities with arts and cultural centers which benefit the public; est. PA tax exemptions for residents & businesses within designated cultural dev. districts.
Printer Number(s): P0595 
Bill History: 02-10-11 H Filed
02-10-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs

HB 636   Davis
Amends Title 35 (Health and Safety) providing for oversight of the integrity of health care programs; and imposing penalties.
Printer Number(s): P0637 
Bill History: 02-11-11 H Filed
02-14-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Human Services

HB 733   Brown, V
Amends Title 62 (Procurement), in small and disadvantaged businesses, further providing for definitions; and providing for alternative certification.
Printer Number(s): P0750 
Bill History: 02-16-11 H Filed
02-17-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government

HB 797   Farry
Amends Workers' Compensation Act further defining "occupational disease"; and providing for cancer in the occupation of firefighter.
Printer Number(s): P0966 
Bill History: 06-28-11 G In the hands of the Governor
07-08-11 G Last day for Governor's action
07-07-11 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 46 )

HB 808   Hickernell
Amends Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, further providing for the schedule of compensation.
Printer Number(s): P0833  P1847 
Bill History: 06-08-11 H Set on the House Calendar
06-08-11 H Laid on the table
02-06-12 H Set on the Tabled Calendar

HB 830   Sainato
Act establishing the Pennsylvania Mature Worker Task Force and providing for its powers and duties.
Printer Number(s): P0862 
Bill History: 02-25-11 H Filed
02-28-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Aging and Older Adult Services

HB 858   Metcalfe
Act prohibiting employment of illegal aliens; requiring participation in E-verify Program as a condition for Commonwealth contracts or grants; prohibiting business tax deductions for certain compensation; & authorizing private cause of action.
Companions: HB 2033 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0896 
Bill History: 10-25-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government
11-01-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government
11-01-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government

HB 882   Pyle
Amends Tax Reform Code, in capital stock and franchise tax, further defining "processing."
Printer Number(s): P0938 
Bill History: 03-02-11 H Filed
03-02-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance

HB 916   Perry
Amends Unemployment Compensation Law further providing for definitions & establishment & maintenance of employer's reserve accounts; providing for relief from changes, etc. & further providing for rules of procedure & providing for applicability.
Printer Number(s): P0979  P1848 
Bill History: 08-09-11 H Discussed in Public Hearing House Labor and Industry
08-09-11 H Discussed in Public Hearing Senate Labor and Industry
02-06-12 H Set on the Tabled Calendar

HB 1112   Waters
Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) defining "mobile phone"; providing for prohibiting the use of mobile phones in school zones; and imposing a penalty.
Companions: HB 1081 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P1208 
Bill History: 03-17-11 H Filed
03-17-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation

HB 1129   Davis
Amends Title 65 (Public Officers), in ethics standards and financial disclosure, providing for gift ban.
Printer Number(s): P1231 
Bill History: 03-17-11 H Filed
03-22-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government

HB 1146   Waters
Amends Tax Reform Code providing for apprenticeship tax credit.
Companions: HB 1078 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P1248 
Bill History: 03-18-11 H Filed
03-22-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance

HB 1271   Marsico
Amends PA Prevailing Wage Act further providing for definitions.
Companions: HB 787 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P1455  P2467 
Bill History: 01-23-12 H Laid on the table
01-23-12 H Removed from the table
02-06-12 H Set on the House Calendar

HB 2000   Quinn
Amends the Tax Reform Code, in sales and use tax, further providing for time for filing returns and for time of payment.
Printer Number(s): P3018 
Bill History: 01-25-12 H Filed
01-26-12 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance
02-07-12 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 60, East W...House Finance

HB 2135   Quinn
Act providing for licensure of vendors, requirements for sale of portable electronics insurance, authority of vendors of portable electronics, termination of portable electronics insurance, licensing, renewal of license, injunctions & appeals.
Printer Number(s): P2980 
Bill History: 01-19-12 H Filed
01-20-12 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance

HB 2139   Thomas
Amends Tax Reform Code further providing for the Tax Credit for New Jobs; and providing for the Keystone Job Training Tax Credit.
Printer Number(s): P2991  P3000 
Bill History: 01-20-12 H Filed
01-23-12 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance
01-24-12 H Corrective reprint

HB 2150   Reed
Amends the Tax Reform Code, in corporate net income, further providing for definitions and for imposition of tax.
Printer Number(s): P3019 
Bill History: 01-25-12 H Filed
01-25-12 H Press Conference Held
01-26-12 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance

HB 2152   Adolph
Amends the Unemployment Compensation Law, in compensation, further providing for eligibility of officers of corporation deemed to be self-employed persons.
Printer Number(s): P3004 
Bill History: 01-23-12 H Filed
01-24-12 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry

HB 2157   Boyle, B
Act prohibiting discrimination against persons based on unemployment status; providing for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.
Printer Number(s): P3026 
Bill History: 01-26-12 H Filed
01-31-12 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry

HR 74   Barrar
Resolution directing the LBFC to study local hotel room taxes that support county & regional tourism marketing & convention centers & determine if revenues are being appropriated in accordance with applicable statutes.
Printer Number(s): P0680 
Bill History: 02-14-11 H Filed
02-15-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance

HR 134   Harkins
Resolution recognizing the right of workers to form a union and collectively bargain with employers; and calling for an end to the war on workers.
Printer Number(s): P1169 
Bill History: 03-16-11 H Filed
03-17-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry
04-11-11 H Discussed at Right-to-Work Press Conference

SB 1   Piccola
Amends Public School Code establishing Charter School Funding Advisory Committee; providing for effect on charter schools; & for establishment of cyber charter school; providing for opportunity scholarships & for EITC tax credit.
Printer Number(s): P0226  P0721  P1031  P1711 
Bill History: 11-15-11 H Discussed in School Choice Rally
12-06-11 H Discussed in Auditor General Press Conference
01-25-12 H Discussed in Legislative Briefing on School Choice in PA

SB 2   Corman
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) amending provisions relating to comparative negligence.
Printer Number(s): P0142  P0456 
Bill History: 04-11-11 S Public hearing held in committee Senate Judiciary
05-19-11 S Hearing set for 12:00 p.m., Philadelphia Ba...Senate Judiciary
05-19-11 S Public hearing held in committee Senate Judiciary

SB 3   White, D
Amends Title 40 (Insurance) providing for compliance with Federal health care legislation.
Printer Number(s): P0135  P0218  P1286 
Bill History: 10-17-11 H Removed from the table
10-17-11 H Laid on the table
02-06-12 H Set on the Tabled Calendar

SB 35   Greenleaf
Amends the Clean Indoor Air Act, further prohibiting smoking in public places; providing for local ordinances; and making a related repeal of the Fire and Panic Act.
Companions: SB 113 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0020 
Bill History: 01-12-11 S Filed
01-12-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Public Health and Welfare
03-23-11 S Discussed in budget hearing with the Dept. ...Senate Appropriations

SB 51   Greenleaf
Amends Title 68 (Real & Personal Property) repealing home inspection provisions; for home inspections; est. the PA Board of Home Inspectors; for licensure & disciplinary proceedings & making an appropriation.
Printer Number(s): P0036 
Bill History: 01-12-11 S Filed
01-12-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Consumer Protection & Prof. Licensure

SB 62   Greenleaf
Amends the Tax Reform Code in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income.
Companions: SB 178 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0047 
Bill History: 01-12-11 S Filed
01-12-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

SB 92   Greenleaf
Amends the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further defining "unfair or deceptive acts or practices"; and further providing for unlawful acts or practices.
Companions: SB 75 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0077 
Bill History: 01-12-11 S Filed
01-12-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Consumer Protection & Prof. Licensure

SB 97   Greenleaf
Amends the Tax Reform Code, in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income.
Companions: SB 180 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0082 
Bill History: 01-12-11 S Filed
01-12-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

SB 98   Greenleaf
Act imposing limitations on credit blocking by the retail industry & providers of travel services; establishing a ceiling amount on the amount of credit allowed to block; prescribing a fixed time period to block & providing for enforcement.
Companions: SB 181 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0083 
Bill History: 01-12-11 S Filed
01-12-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Consumer Protection & Prof. Licensure

SB 109   Folmer
Act requiring certain notification in certain advertising.
Companions: SB 109 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0090  P1106 
Bill History: 10-05-11 H Removed from the table
10-05-11 H Laid on the table
02-06-12 H Set on the Tabled Calendar

SB 123   Williams, A.
Amends the Right-to-Know Law, further providing for definition, for reporting, for contents of report and for copies and posting.
Companions: SB 1285 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0140 
Bill History: 01-14-11 S Filed
01-14-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Government

SB 137   Greenleaf
Act providing for restroom access for certain customers of retail establishments and for a penalty.
Companions: SB 354 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0111 
Bill History: 01-12-11 S Filed
01-12-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Consumer Protection & Prof. Licensure

SB 151   Pileggi
Amends the Air Pollution Control Act further providing for disposition of fees, fines and civil penalties.
Printer Number(s): P0125  P1426 
Bill History: 06-30-11 G In the hands of the Governor
07-10-11 G Last day for Governor's action
07-07-11 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 57 )

SB 177   Washington
Amends Title 62 (Procurement) further providing for definitions & for Statewide bonding program; for mentor-protege program, small business reserve, certifications, oversight, payment obligations for contractors & appropriations.
Printer Number(s): P0871 
Bill History: 03-22-11 S Filed
03-22-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Government

SB 206   Mensch
Amends the Tax Reform Code further providing for imposition of the corporate net income tax.
Printer Number(s): P0177 
Bill History: 01-21-11 S Filed
01-21-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

SB 212   Folmer
Amends the Tax Reform Code providing for a small business health savings account tax credit.
Companions: SB 506 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0180 
Bill History: 01-21-11 S Filed
01-21-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

SB 235   Tartaglione
Amends The Minimum Wage Act further providing for minimum wages.
Companions: SB 173 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0205 
Bill History: 01-24-11 S Filed
01-24-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor and Industry

SB 277   Argall
Act re establishing cooperative community development programs utilizing Commonwealth resources, encouraging employees to locate near employer worksites; est. a tax credit, for powers & duties on DCED and the Dept. of Revenue.
Printer Number(s): P0324 
Bill History: 01-31-11 S Filed
01-31-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

SB 280   Orie
Amends the PA Human Relations Act further providing for findings and declaration of policy, for right to freedom from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation; defining "marital status"; and for unlawful practices.
Printer Number(s): P0254 
Bill History: 01-26-11 S Filed
01-26-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor and Industry

SB 342   Greenleaf
Amends the Occupational Therapy Practice Act further providing for definitions, for creation of board, requirements for licensure, practice & referral, etc. & providing for impaired professionals program.
Printer Number(s): P0318  P0549 
Bill History: 10-31-11 S Third consideration
10-31-11 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 49/N: 0)
11-01-11 H Received in the House and referred to House Professional Licensure

SB 398   Browne
Amends the Tax Increment Financing Act, further providing for the definitions of "tax increment" and "tax increment base."
Companions: SB 276 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0381 
Bill History: 02-04-11 S Filed
02-04-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

SB 399   Browne
Amends the Tax Increment Financing Act further defining "tax increment" and "tax increment base"; and further providing for determination of tax increment and tax increment base and for allocation of positive tax increments.
Companions: SB 279 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0382 
Bill History: 02-04-11 S Filed
02-04-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

SB 474   Farnese
Amends the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act further providing for definitions, for areas and for exemptions.
Companions: SB 1397 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0617 
Bill History: 02-22-11 S Filed
02-22-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

SB 633   Eichelberger
Act authorizing countywide implementation of sales, use, occupancy, personal income or earned income & net profits taxes; providing for levying, assessment, collection & distribution & for DCED, Revenue & Treasurer duties.
Companions: SB 1050 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0639 
Bill History: 02-23-11 S Filed
02-23-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

SB 671   Kasunic
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act providing for cost-of-living increases in the amount of compensation payable.
Companions: SB 635 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0679 
Bill History: 02-25-11 S Filed
02-25-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor and Industry

SB 672   Kasunic
Act requiring municipal retirement systems to pay annual postretirement adjustments to certain retired municipal employees; and providing for financing & for the administration of Commonwealth reimbursements .
Companions: SB 636 (Refiled from 09R Session)
Printer Number(s): P0680 
Bill History: 02-25-11 S Filed
02-25-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

SB 676   Williams, A.
Amends the Tax Reform Code providing for expiration for corporate net income tax; establishing a commercial activity tax; and imposing penalties.
Printer Number(s): P0921 
Bill History: 03-28-11 S Filed
03-28-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

SB 678   Tartaglione
Act establishing the Train-to-Work PA Program; granting powers and imposing duties upon the Department of Labor and Industry; and making an appropriation.
Printer Number(s): P0923 
Bill History: 03-28-11 S Filed
03-28-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor and Industry

SB 910   Farnese
Amends PA Human Relations Act further providing for title, findings & for right to freedom from discrimination in employment, housing & public accommodation & defining "sexual orientation" & "gender identity or expression".
Printer Number(s): P0993 
Bill History: 04-06-11 S Filed
04-06-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Government
04-27-11 S Discussed in press conference

SB 1310   Gordner
Amends Unemployment Compensation Law further providing for definitions, for determination of contribution rate, for add'l contribution interest, for trigger determination, for compensation rate, for UC fund, & UC amnesty program.
Printer Number(s): P1700  P1782  P1849  P1870  P1875 
Bill History: 12-19-11 H 1 Floor amendment(s) adopted
12-19-11 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:193/N: 1)
12-22-11 S Received as amended in Senate and rereferred Senate Rules and Executive Nominations


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