2011-2012 Regular Session

In transfers of funds, further providing for exclusion of consumer transactions governed by Federal law; and making an editorial change.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Honoring the life and extending condolences upon the passing of Eric James Reinholt.

Sponsor: William Adolph

Honoring the life of Mr. Robert W. Mader, beloved Mayor of the Borough of Alburtis, and expressing condolences upon his passing.

Sponsor: Ryan Mackenzie

Further providing for criminal laboratory user fee.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Further providing for accidents involving death or personal injury.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

In educational improvement tax credit, further providing for definitions and for limitations.

Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff

Honoring the life of former United States Senator Arlen J. Specter and extending condolences to his family.

Sponsor: Robert Donatucci

Clarifying the scope of the act; and further providing for definitions.

Sponsor: Karen Boback

Defining the offense of online impersonation; prescribing a penalty; and providing for damages in actions for online impersonation.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Providing for address change reporting.

Sponsor: Mark Cohen

In health and accident insurance, providing for coverage of prescriptions.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Recognizing the month of November 2012 as "Child Identity Theft Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Further providing for the definition of "fishing," for organization of commission, for deputy waterways conservation officers and for volunteer program; providing for damage to property; further providing for control of property, for powers and duties of waterways conservation officers and deputies and for enforcement of other laws; providing for unlawful use of computer and for liability for conduct of another and for complicity; further providing for suspension of privileges pending payment of penalties, for misuse of property and waters, for littering, for possession and display of licenses, for lost fishing licenses, for institutional licenses, for exemptions from license requirements, for eel chute licenses, for net permits, for boat and net licenses for boundary lakes, for penalties, for fees, for boating education, for general boating regulations, for chemical testing to determine amount of alcohol or controlled substance and for period of registration; providing for unauthorized operation of boats, for permitting violations and for duties of operators involved in boating accidents; and making editorial changes.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Further providing for definitions, for the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, for powers and duties of the commission, for duties of the commission relative to criminal statistics, for duties of public agencies and officers in reporting criminal statistics, for the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Committee, for powers and duties of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Committee, for Targeted Community Revitalization and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee and for powers and duties of Targeted Community Revitalization and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee; and providing for justice reinvestment grants.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Providing for Student Performance Measurement Advisory Commission.

Sponsor: James Brewster

Further providing for public drunkenness and similar misconduct and for purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of liquor or malt or brewed beverages.

Sponsor: Jacob Corman

Further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

Sponsor: John Bear

Requiring background checks of persons who coach youth athletic teams.

Sponsor: Donald White

In authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for sentence for murder, murder of unborn child and murder of law enforcement officer and providing for sentence of persons under the age of 18 for murder, murder of an unborn child and murder of a law enforcement officer; in criminal history record information, further providing for expungement and for juvenile records; and providing for crime victims; in juvenile matters, further providing for short title and purposes of chapter, for definitions, for scope, for inspection of court files and records and for conduct of hearings; in sentencing, providing for sentencing for certain murders of infant persons and for sentences for second and subsequent offenses; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole procedure.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Further providing for definitions, for exceptions to prohibition of interception and disclosure of communications, for possession, sale, distribution, manufacture or advertisement of electronic, mechanical or other devices, for issuance of order and effect; providing for target-specific orders; and further providing for emergency hostage and barricade situations, for investigative disclosure or use of contents of wire, electronic or oral communications or derivative evidence, for requirements for governmental access, for cost reimbursement, for mobile tracking devices, for application for an order for use of certain devices and for issuance of an order for use of certain devices.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Further providing for the offense of sexual abuse of children; and providing for the offense of transmission of sexually explicit images by minor.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Providing for special plates for individuals in the service of the United States Merchant Marine and for a special registration plate for veterans and members of United States military airborne units.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Providing for appointment of township treasurers and election of tax collectors; and further defining the duties and authority of the board of township commissioners.

Sponsor: Edwin Erickson

Providing for the creation of land banks for the conversion of vacant or tax-delinquent properties into productive use.

Sponsor: Joseph Brennan

In municipal authorities, further providing for purposes and powers.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Authorizing the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to release, upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, Project 70 restrictions on certain land owned by the West Rockhill - Sellersville Joint Recreation Authority, Bucks County; authorizing the conveyance of an easement and the release of Project 70 restrictions imposed on a portion of land owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in Gamble Township, Lycoming County, in return for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on certain land being conveyed to the commission in Gamble Township, Lycoming County, and other terms and conditions; authorizing the sale and transfer of title for Project 70 lands owned by Erie County to Springfield Township, Erie County; authorizing Westmoreland County to convey and transfer a fee interest in certain Project 70 land in Unity Township free of Project 70 restrictions in return for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on other land in Unity Township to be acquired by Westmoreland County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Governor, to grant and convey to QRS Realty Corp. certain lands and building situate in the City of Erie, Erie County; and approving the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain land owned by the Borough of Downingtown, Chester County, in return for the development of public park improvements within Kardon Park within the Borough of Downingtown and East Caln Township, Chester County.

Sponsor: Michael Fleck

Further providing for definitions and for games of chance permitted; providing for major league sports drawing; further providing for registration of manufacturers, regulations and for licensing of eligible organizations to conduct games of chance; providing for applicability; and further providing for distribution of proceeds and for enforcement.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Establishing the Methadone Death and Incident Review Team and providing for its powers and duties; and imposing a penalty.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

In general provisions relating to indebtedness and borrowing, further providing for home rule; in assessments of persons and property, providing for tax rates relating to cities and counties of the first class; and in consolidated county assessment, further providing for exemptions from taxation, for notices, appeals and certification of values and for appeals to court and providing for grantees of real property to register deed with chief assessor.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Repealing and adding sections related to military justice; and establishing the State Military Justice Fund.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Further providing for eligibility for examination and for limited licenses.

Sponsor: Thomas Creighton

Further providing for width of vehicles.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Adding the definitions of "certified parking meter inspector" and "local government unit"; further providing for specific powers and duties of department and regulations; providing for certified parking meter inspectors and for general testing and inspections; and making editorial changes.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Designating State Route 233 from the western corporate limits of Newville Borough to State Route 11 in Cumberland County as the Marine Lance Corporal Nicholas B. Morrison Memorial Highway; designating a portion of State Route 2038 in Horsham Township, Montgomery County, as the 2LT James P. Kelly Memorial Highway; designating a bridge carrying State Route 94 over Bermudian Creek in Latimore Township, Adams County, as the Sgt. Michael C. Weigand Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 268 and State Route 368 over the Allegheny River, in the City of Parker, Armstrong County, commonly known as the State Bridge, as the Veterans Memorial Bridge; designating the Claysville Interchange of Exit 6 on Interstate 70 in Washington County as the Sergeant Nathan P. Kennedy Memorial Interchange; designating a bridge in Carroll Township, Washington County, as the Stanley Jurgaitis Memorial Bridge; redesignating the Davis Street Bridge, over Interstate 81 at Exit 182, Moosic Borough, Lackawanna County, as the Andrew A. Pompey and Durando J. Pompey Memorial Bridge; designating the eastbound bridge carrying Interstate 90 over Six-Mile Creek in Harborcreek Township, Erie County, as the Senior Airman Bryan R. Bell Memorial Bridge; redesignating Duboistown Bridge, connecting Williamsport and Duboistown over the Susquehanna River, Lycoming County, as the Lance Corporal Abram Howard Memorial Bridge; designating State Bridge No. 36-4009-0030-0000, the bridge on Dillerville Road in the City of Lancaster, Lancaster County, as the Captain Edward Anthony Davis Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge that carries Pennsylvania Turnpike Route 43 over the Monongahela River between Denbo in the Borough of Centerville, County of Washington, and Alicia in the Township of Luzerne, County of Fayette, as the PFC Ronald C. "Smokey" Bakewell Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge carrying Bridge Street (State Route 4021) over Brubaker Run in the Borough of Hasting, Cambria County, as the Sergeant Derek Lee Shanfield Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge carrying Torresdale Avenue, State Route 1004, over the Pennypack Creek, in Philadelphia County, as the Paul W. Kauffman Memorial Bridge; designating a highway on a portion of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia County as the Officers O'Hanlon and Lorenzo Memorial Highway; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 376 in Moon Township, Allegheny County, commonly known as the Ewing Road interchange, as the Jack W. Wise Interchange; designating U.S. Route 62 in Venango County as the Venango County Veterans Highway; designating U.S. Route 62 in Forest County as the Forest County Veterans Highway; designating U.S. Route 62 in Warren County as the Warren County Veterans Highway; designating the portion of State Route 30, from Church Road to Rittenhouse Place, in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, as the Master Sergeant Scott Ball Memorial Avenue; designating the bridge that crosses over the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River on State Route 2015, also known as Yellow Springs Drive, in Catharine Township and Williamsburg Borough, Blair County, as the Williamsburg Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of State Route 837 in Union Township and New Eagle Borough, Washington County, as the Mayor George Bugaile Memorial Highway; designating the bridge carrying State Route 896 over Mill Creek in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, as the PFC Brandon M. Styer Memorial Bridge; designating the Uniontown to Brownsville link of Pennsylvania Turnpike Route 43, beginning with the intersection of State Route 119 in Uniontown, Fayette County, and ending at the intersection with State Route 40 in Brownsville, Fayette County, as the POW/MIA/KIA Memorial Highway; designating the bridge carrying Morris Road over the Wissahickon Creek in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County, as the Jack Turner Bridge; designating the Mid-County Interchange, Exit 20, on Interstate 476 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension located in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County, as the Morris Gerber and A. Richard Gerber Memorial Interchange; designating the Marshalls Creek Bypass, U.S. Route 209 from Twin Falls Road in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, to Oak Grove Drive in Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, as the Joseph W. Battisto Bypass; designating State Route 739 in Pike County as Pike County Veterans' Way; designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 4002, Clarence Road, in Snow Shoe Township, Centre County, as the Clarence Bridge of Freedom for All Veterans; and making a related repeal.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

In assault, further providing for the offense of aggravated assault; in enforcement, further providing for interference with officers of the Pennsylvania Game Commission and of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission; providing for the offense of assaulting an officer; further providing for jurisdiction and penalties and for disposition of fines and penalties; and, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for killing game or wildlife to protect person, for unlawful importation of game or wildlife, for unlawful taking and possession of protected birds, for possession or interference with active nests or eggs of birds, for unlawful sale of protected birds and plumage and for hunting or furtaking prohibited while under influence of alcohol or controlled substance.

Sponsor: Mike Carroll

In commercial drivers, further providing for employer responsibilities and for requirement for commercial driver's license; in fees, further providing for annual hauling permits; in rules of the road, further providing for vehicles required to stop at railroad crossings; in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for applicability and uniformity of title; in liquid fuels and fuels tax, further providing for disposition and use of tax; in size, weight and load, further providing for conditions and security and for permit for movement during course of manufacture and providing for egg movement permits.

Sponsor: David Argall

Further providing for benefit corporations.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

Further providing for competition in award of contracts.

Sponsor: Mark Keller

Providing for contracting with veteran-owned small businesses; and imposing duties on the Department of General Services and other Commonwealth purchasing agencies.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Establishing the Community-Based Health Care Subsidy (CHCS) Program in the Department of Health; providing for hospital health clinics and for mobile prenatal and natal care demonstration project.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

In licensing of drivers, further providing for issuance and content of driver's licenses.

Sponsor: William Adolph

In State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, providing for funds for Veterans' Trust Fund; in registration of vehicles, providing for contributions to Veterans' Trust Fund; and, in registration of vehicles, further providing for special plates for veterans.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Further providing for legislative findings and for definitions; providing for verification of eligibility, for fraud reporting to Inspector General and for conflict of interest policy; further providing for weatherization and energy conservation; providing for performance audits by the Auditor General; and making editorial changes.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

In DNA data and testing, further providing for policy, for definitions, for powers and duties of State Police, for State DNA Data Base, for State DNA Data Bank, for State Police recommendation of additional offenses, for procedural compatibility with FBI and for DNA sample required upon conviction, delinquency adjudication and certain ARD cases; providing for collection from persons accepted from other jurisdictions; further providing for procedures for withdrawal, collection and transmission of DNA samples, for procedures for conduct, disposition and use of DNA analysis, providing for request for modified DNA search; and further providing for DNA data base exchange, for expungement and for mandatory cost.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

Further providing for mining permit, reclamation plan and bond; and providing for land reclamation financial guarantees.

Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff

Further providing for residential mortgage interest rates and for effect on inconsistent acts.

Sponsor: Garth Everett

In food protection, further providing for required licenses and for registration of food establishments.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

In general principles of justification, further providing for definitions, for use of force in self-protection, for use of force for the protection of property and for use of force by persons with special responsibility for care, discipline or safety of others.

Sponsor: Michael O'Brien

In charter schools, further providing for funding for charter schools.

Sponsor: Joseph Brennan

Further providing for changes in assessed valuation.

Sponsor: Michael Fleck

In consolidated county assessment, further providing for appeals by taxing authorities.

Sponsor: Jim Ferlo

Honoring Irwin "Sonny" Popowsky for his 33 years of service in the Office of Consumer Advocate.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Recognizing November 2012 as "Infant Safe Sleep Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: William Adolph

Mourning the loss of Marine Captain Michael M. Quin of Purcellville, Virginia, who died in the line of duty on February 22, 2012, at 28 years of age.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Honoring the Pennsylvania Lung Cancer Partnership and designating November 2012 as "Lung Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: William Adolph

Honoring the life and legacy of Mr. Peter Stern, poet, inventor and successful businessman; and extending condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Designating the apple as the official fruit of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Peter Daley

Codifying the State Tax Equalization Board Law into the act; further providing for creation of board, for membership, for general powers and duties and common level ratio; providing for publication of information by board funding contingency; and making a related repeal.

Sponsor: Jane Earll

In neighborhood blight reclamation and revitalization, providing for divestiture of tax claims and municipal liens upon agreement of governing bodies.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

In liability and compensation, further providing for the schedule of compensation.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Prohibiting mental health providers from engaging in sexual orientation change efforts with minor patients.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

In public assistance, further providing for definitions; repealing provisions relating to general assistance-related categorically needy and medically needy only medical assistance programs; and establishing the General Assistance Program.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

In high schools, providing for archiving of high school transcripts by private schools in cities of the first class.

Sponsor: Thaddeus Kirkland

Further providing for collection of fees and fines and for slot machine licensee deposits; and providing for Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Waiting List Account.

Sponsor: Richard Geist

Recognizing October 2012 as "Prayer Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Making an appropriation to the Department of Education to promote activities and services to increase the preparation, enrollment and success of low-income students in postsecondary education.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Honoring the life and contributions of Mark C. Schneider and extending condolences to his family.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

In development, further providing for definitions and for well location restrictions.

Sponsor: Karen Boback

Providing for a Pennsylvania Monuments registration plate; and further providing for payments to special funds.

Sponsor: Harry Readshaw

In inheritance tax, further providing for transfers not subject to tax.

Sponsor: Michael Hanna

Providing for implementation of copayments and calculation of cap.

Sponsor: Frank Burns

Memorializing the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to adopt proposed Rules of Criminal Procedure 113, 513 and 513.1 and their comments.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Further providing for antidrug and town-watch volunteer civil immunity; and providing for neighborhood watch groups.

Sponsor: Cherelle Parker

Requiring school entities to provide a list of secondary school students' names, addresses and telephone listings when requested by military recruiters.

Sponsor: David Millard

Further providing for definitions, for regulations of department and for licensing of eligible organizations to conduct games of chance.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Designating the month of November 2012 as "COPD Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: William Adolph

Further providing for definitions, for prospective donors, for prospective donees, for procedure, for amendment or revocation, for rights and duties at death, for requests, for identification and authorization, for the Governor Robert P. Casey Memorial Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Trust Fund, for confidentiality and for prohibitions; providing for promotion of donations through a registry, for effect on advance health care directive, for facilitation of gifts during investigation, for collaboration, for information, for physician and nurse training, for uniformity and for electronic signatures; and further providing for corneal transplants.

Sponsor: Joseph Petrarca

A Concurrent Resolution disapproving a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission regulation on Natural Gas Distribution Companies and the Promotion of Competitive Retail Markets.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Authorizing certain counties to impose a sales, use and occupancy tax for school district and farmstead property tax relief; providing for the levying, assessment and collection of sales, use and occupancy taxes and for the powers and duties of the Department of Revenue; authorizing certain counties and political subdivisions to impose a personal income tax for homestead and farmstead property tax reduction; and providing for the levying, assessment and collection of income taxes and for the powers and duties of the Department of Revenue.

Sponsor: Seth Grove

In financial matters, imposing an alcohol offense prevention fee in certain municipalities.

Sponsor: Jacob Corman

Further providing for prohibiting text-based communications.

Sponsor: Mark Cohen

Establishing a task force on Lyme disease and related maladies; and providing for powers and duties of the task force, the Department of Health, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission to execute prevention and education strategies.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Further providing for registration.

Sponsor: Joseph Markosek

Further providing for issuance, transfer or extension of hotel, restaurant and club liquor licenses, for malt and brewed beverages manufacturers', distributors' and importing distributors' licenses, for malt and brewed beverages retail licenses and for licenses not assignable; transfers.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and providing for screening for illegal drug use.

Sponsor: Thomas Creighton

In assault, further providing for the offenses of harassment, stalking and threat to use weapons of mass destruction.

Sponsor: Thomas Creighton

In public assistance, further providing for general assistance-related categorically needy and medically needy only medical assistance programs; and making an appropriation.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Further providing for distribution of fee and for Statewide initiatives; and establishing the Municipal Infrastructure Emergency Grant Program.

Sponsor: Michael Hanna

Further providing for the offense of tattooing and body piercing.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Recognizing the month of October 2012 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: William Adolph

Condemning the horrific attack which occurred at the Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, on August 5, 2012; offering heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of those who were killed; and expressing hope for a swift recovery of those who were wounded.

Sponsor: Joseph Brennan

Designating October 11, 2012, as the "Day of the Girl" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Further defining "interactive wireless communications device"; prohibiting use of interactive wireless communications device; and further providing for duty of driver in construction and maintenance areas or on highway safety corridors and for duty of driver in emergency response areas.

Sponsor: Karen Boback

In automobile insurance, further providing for discrimination.

Sponsor: Michele Brooks

Providing for early termination of leases by individuals with disabilities and senior citizens.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Providing funding to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the purpose of providing current service members and veterans with access to high definition fiber tracking diagnostic tool.

Sponsor: Robert Donatucci

Honoring the community of Swedesburg on the occasion of its tricentennial.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Honoring the life of business leader, attorney, author and historian, Edward W. Robinson, Jr., and extending condolences to his family and friends.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Designating the week of October 21 through 27, 2012, as "Respiratory Care Week" in Pennsylvania and commending respiratory therapists for their outstanding contributions to health care.

Sponsor: William Adolph

Designating October 27, 2012, as "Make a Difference Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Recognizing the month of November 2012 as "Family and Agency Caregiver Month" in Pennsylvania and commending the service and dedication of family and agency caregivers in our communities.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Pittsburgh Steelers' Immaculate Reception.

Sponsor: Jay Costa

In general provisions common to optional plans, prohibiting certain acts by mayors and treasurers in cities of the first class.

Sponsor: Mike Stack

Recognizing the week of October 22 through 26, 2012, as "No Place for Hate Week" in Pennsylvania and commending the Anti-Defamation League for its outstanding efforts to promote peace, brotherhood and goodwill through its "No Place for Hate" program.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Expressing condolences on the loss of Marine Lieutenant Colonel Christopher "Otis" Raible, a native of Irwin, Westmoreland County, who was killed while supporting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on September 15, 2012, at 40 years of age.

Sponsor: James Brewster

Designating the month of November 2012 as "Assistive Technology Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Designating the month of November 2012 as "Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: William Adolph

In inspection of vehicles, further providing for requirement for periodic inspection of vehicles.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Designating the month of October 2012 as "Archives Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Designating December 3, 2012, as "International Day of Persons with Disabilities" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Urging the President of the United States and the United States Secretary of State to expeditiously identify and bring to justice the Libyan militant extremists who committed the heinous crimes at the United States consulate in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012.

Sponsor: Scott Hutchinson

Recognizing and congratulating the River City Brass Band on the 31st anniversary of its founding.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Recognizing December 12, 2012, as the 225th anniversary of Pennsylvania's statehood.

Sponsor: Karen Boback

Designating the week of October 22 through 26, 2012, as "Juvenile Detention Centers Week" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Providing for the definition of "costs of construction"; and further providing for right to lien and amount and priority of lien and for discharge or reduction of lien on payment into court or entry of security.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Urging the Congress of the United States to reconsider the harmful mandates contained in the Postal Reform Act and to maintain the United States Postal Service, a valued institution, as well as tens of thousands of jobs while continuing timely and efficient postal service to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who depend upon this critical service.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Further providing for automated red light enforcement systems in first class cities, for applicability and uniformity of law and for disposition and use of liquid fuels and fuels tax.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

Further providing for the definition of "public utility corporation," for additional powers of certain public utility corporations and for certain appropriations by right of eminent domain prohibited.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

In municipal police education and training, further defining "police department" and "police officer"; and further providing for reimbursement of expenses and for payment of certain county costs.

Sponsor: Wayne Fontana

Further providing for right to lien and amount and for discharge of lien on payment into court or entry of security.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

Honoring the life and service of Francis S. "Frank" Langianese, Lewis Run Borough Council President, and extending condolences to his family and friends.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Designating the week of October 21 through 27, 2012, as "Pro Bono Week" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Providing for administrative subpoena.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Designating October 14, 2012, as "Pulaski Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania commemorating the 233rd anniversary of his death in 1779.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

In terms and courses of study, providing for child exploitation awareness education.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

In orphans' court divisions, further providing for appointment and purpose and for compensation; and, in incapacitated persons, providing for venue and for confidentiality and disclosure of information; further providing for petition and hearing and independent evaluation; repealing provisions relating to county of appointment and qualifications; further providing for review hearing; providing for affidavit in uncontested termination matters and for counsel; further providing for emergency guardian; repealing provisions relating to provisions similar to other estates; providing for removal and discharge of guardian, for appointment of guardian in conveyance and for bond; further providing for evidence of incapacity, for cross-examination of witnesses and for provisions concerning powers, duties and liabilities; providing for protection of person dealing with guardian; and further providing for when accounting filed, for distributions of income and principal during incapacity and for guardianship services.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

Providing for a research and development tax credit; and making related repeals.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

Recognizing October 21, 2012, as "Biomedical Research Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study of the Department of Public Welfare's proposal to begin collecting copayments.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

Designating the month of October 2012 as "Polish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Further providing for impersonating a public servant and for visual and audible signals on emergency vehicles.

Sponsor: John Bear

Recognizing the "Warren All-American BBQ Festival" as an official State BBQ Championship in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Honoring all fire police officers for their dedication in providing service to Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Recognizing the Veterans Remembered Flag.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Recognizing the month of November 2012 as "National Hospice and Palliative Care Month" in Pennsylvania and encouraging all Pennsylvanians to increase their understanding and awareness of care at the end of life.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Urging Pennsylvanians to use the term "intellectually disabled" to describe individuals with a mental impairment.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Designating the week of October 21 through 27, 2012, as "Pro Bono Week" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Designating the month of November 2012 as "COPD Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

In Pennsylvania Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, further providing for court authorization of a transfer and, in trusts, further providing for pooled trusts for persons with disabilities.

Sponsor: Anthony DeLuca

Recognizing the week of October 22 through 26, 2012, as "No Place for Hate Week" in Pennsylvania and commending the Anti-Defamation League for its outstanding efforts to promote peace, brotherhood and goodwill through its "No Place for Hate" program.

Sponsor: John Bear

Establishing rights of correctional officers during certain investigations by the Department of Corrections; authorizing certain civil suits by correctional officers; and providing for impact of collective bargaining agreements and for summary suspensions.

Sponsor: Jacob Corman

Providing for assessments for scholarship recipients.

Sponsor: Jim Ferlo

Further providing for criminal trespass.

Sponsor: Michael Brubaker

Repealing the act of December 14, 1967 (P.L.746, No.345), known as the Savings Association Code of 1967, eliminating provisions for incorporation and organization, for names, for offices, for directors, officers, employees and attorneys, for members, for corporate powers, for savings operations, earnings, account insurance and reserves, for investment operations, for amendment of articles, for mergers, consolidations, conversions and reorganizations, for voluntary and involuntary dissolution and distribution of assets upon insolvency, for foreign and Federal associations, for provisions applicable to Department of Banking and for penalties and criminal provisions.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Providing for incentives for municipal volunteers of fire companies and emergency medical services agencies.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study new approaches to family work support programs.

Sponsor: Edwin Erickson

In public assistance, further providing for uniformity in administration of assistance and regulations as to assistance and for copayments for subsidized child care; and providing for financial eligibility for subsidized child care.

Sponsor: Edwin Erickson

Further providing for regulations and for prohibitions; and providing for signage requirements for retail service stations.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

Providing for indigenous mineral resource development; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of General Services and the State System of Higher Education.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

A Concurrent Resolution memorializing Congress to re-evaluate the enhanced emission inspection program as required by the Federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Further providing for shipment of wine into Commonwealth and for limited wineries.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

Providing standards for carbon monoxide alarms; and imposing penalties.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

Congratulating and recognizing Pennsylvania's American Indian peoples and communities and recognizing the first Saturday in October of every year as "Indigenous Peoples Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Honoring the 100th anniversary of West Philadelphia High School in the City of Philadelphia.

Sponsor: John Bear

Further providing for definitions, for general powers of the State Board of Dentistry, for fees, for reason for refusal, revocation or suspension of license or certificate, for penalties and for reporting of multiple licensure or certification; and providing for restricted faculty license.

Sponsor: Mark Cohen

Further providing for title of act, for short title, for declaration of policy, for definitions, for creation of board, appointment and term of members and officers, for powers and duties of board, for license required and persons and practices not affected and exclusions, for requirements for licensure, for application and fees, for examinations, for refusal to issue and revocation, for requirement of a medical examination, for renewal fees and records, for limitation of renewal time and new license and for certification to the board; providing for use of title; and further providing for enforcement of certification to board, for impaired professionals, for penalties, for injunction against lawful practice and for appropriation.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Celebrating the 55th anniversary of North Central Sight Services, Inc.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Providing for automatic renewal provisions in certain service contracts.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Designating the month of October 2012 as "Crime Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Recognizing the week of October 14 through 20, 2012, as "National Teen Driver Safety Week" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: William Adolph

Expressing support for the new regulations proposed by the Federal Trade Commission to restrict national food and beverage companies from advertising unhealthy foods to children.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Designating the month of October 2012 as "Pennsylvania Fire Prevention Month," observing the week of October 7 through 13, 2012, as "National Fire Prevention Week," urging all Pennsylvanians to protect their homes and families by heeding the important safety messages of Fire Prevention Week 2012, and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of Pennsylvania's fire and emergency services and recognizing the efforts of all firefighters, fire service agencies and other first responders in preventing and combating fire dangers.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

Commemorating the 226th anniversary of the establishment of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

In consolidated county assessment, further providing for exemptions from taxation, for notices, appeals and certification of values and for appeals to court and providing for grantees of real property to register deed with chief assessor.

Sponsor: Thomas Creighton

Designating October 6, 2012, as "Demi Brae Cuccia Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Recognizing the contributions that Pittsburgh Steelers player Ryan Clark has made to the fight against sickle cell anemia.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Further providing for credit for military service.

Sponsor: Jay Costa

In local taxpayers bill of rights, further providing for requirements for requests.

Sponsor: Jane Earll

Designating the Marshalls Creek Bypass, U.S. Route 209 from Twin Falls Road in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, to Oak Grove Drive in Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, as the Joseph W. Battisto Bypass; and designating State Route 739 in Pike County as Pike County Veterans' Way.

Sponsor: Mario Scavello

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Greater Harrisburg.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Providing for employees of State veterans' homes.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Extensively revising provisions on practice and procedure and judicial review of administrative adjudications; and establishing the Office of Administrative Hearings.

Sponsor: Wayne Fontana

Designating the week of October 1 through 5, 2012, as "JobTrak PA Week" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Designating the month of October 2012 as "Italian Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

Recognizing the week of October 7 through 13, 2012, as "Influenza Prevention Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Designating the month of October 2012 as "Disability Employment Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

In consolidated county assessment, further providing for assessment of mobile homes and house trailers.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Providing for prevention of abduction of children.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Designating the bridge carrying Torresdale Avenue, State Route 1004, over the Pennypack Creek, in Philadelphia County, as the Paul W. Kauffman Memorial Bridge.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 376 in Moon Township, Allegheny County, commonly known as the Ewing Road interchange, as the Jack W. Wise Interchange.

Sponsor: Gene DiGirolamo

In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of cruelty to animals.

Sponsor: Karen Boback

Urging adoption of the Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions known as the Medicaid expansion, ensuring that the 682,900 Pennsylvanians who are currently uninsured will be eligible for health care coverage.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Revising secured transaction provisions relating to definitions, to control of electronic chattel paper, to location of debtor, to perfection of security interests in property subject to certain statutes, regulations and treaties, to continued perfection of security interest following change in governing law, to interests which take priority over or take free of security interest or agricultural lien, to priority of security interests created by new debtor, to discharge of account debtor, notification of assignment, identification and proof of assignment, restrictions on assignment of accounts, chattel paper, payment intangibles and promissory notes ineffective, to restrictions on assignment of promissory notes, health-care-insurance receivables and certain general intangibles ineffective, to contents of financing statement, record of mortgage as financing statement, time of filing financing statement, to name of debtor and secured party, to effect of certain events on effectiveness of financing statement, to duration and effectiveness of financing statement, effect of lapsed financing statement, to what constitutes filing, effectiveness of filing, to claim concerning inaccurate or wrongfully filed record and to collection and enforcement by secured party; providing for transition provisions for 2012 amendments; imposing duties upon the Department of State and the Department of Transportation; and making editorial changes.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Recognizing and honoring Army Sergeant Leslie Halasz Sabo, Jr., posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

Further providing for definitions; and providing for mailed notice in certain proceedings.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Designating October 2012 as "Pennsylvania's Promise for Children Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Providing for the Innovate in PA Program.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

Requiring prescription drug benefits and health care policies to provide coverage and reimbursement for amino acid-based elemental formulas for the treatment of a disease or disorder.

Sponsor: Karen Boback

Further providing for legislative intent, for definitions, for games of chance permitted, for prize limits, for sales limited, for regulations of department, for licensing of eligible organizations to conduct games of chance, for special permits, for club licensee, for distribution of proceeds, for records, for raffle tickets, for weekly drawings, for revocation of licenses, for enforcement, for certain persons prohibited, for civil penalties and for criminal penalties.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Honoring the Greater Philadelphia Chorale on its tenth anniversary.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Amending the act of May 16, 2008 (P.L.152, No.18), entitled "An act designating State Bridge No. 36-4009-0030-0000, the newly replaced bridge on Dillerville Road in the City of Lancaster, Lancaster County, as the Edward Anthony Davis Memorial Bridge," further providing for the Edward Anthony Davis Memorial Bridge.

Sponsor: John Bear

In professional and occupational licenses, further providing for definitions and for retention and certification.

Sponsor: Karen Boback

Designating October 14, 2012, as "Pulaski Day" and the month of October 2012 as "Polish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania, commemorating the 233rd anniversary of General Casimir Pulaski's death and recognizing the important contributions of Polish Americans to this nation's history, and extending best wishes to the Polish American community in Philadelphia on the 79th anniversary of the Pulaski Day Parade.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Recognizing the month of October 2012 as "Infant Mortality Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Further providing for definitions; providing for personalized firearms; and prohibiting certain sales of firearms.

Sponsor: Harold James

Designating the week of October 14 through 20, 2012, as "Homeless Children's Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Providing for per diem payments for members of the House of Representatives.

Sponsor: Jaret Gibbons

Memorializing the Congress of the United States to enact H.R. 1380 or S. 1863, the New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Celebrating the 175th anniversary of the founding of Cheyney University.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Designating the week of October 21 through 27, 2012, as "Rubbernecking Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Designating the week of September 10 through 14, 2012, as "Health Information Technology Week" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Recognizing "World Habitat Day" on October 1, 2012.

Sponsor: Tina Davis

Designating October 18, 2012, as "Lights on Afterschool Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Designating State Bridge No. 53-0054-0290-0143 located on S.R. 54 in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County, over the Reading and Northern Railroad, as the Cornelius McElhenny Memorial Bridge.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

In charter schools, further providing for powers of charter schools, for charter school requirements, for contents of application to establish a charter school and for funding for charter schools; providing for actual costs of education services, for annual reports and assessments of charter schools and for charter school fund balance limit; further providing for assessment and evaluation of cyber charter schools; and providing for cyber charter school fund balance limit.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Recognizing October 2012 as "The Great Hunger Remembrance Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Providing for establishment of Innovate Pennsylvania Program, for sale of premium tax credits, for yearly payments, for premium tax credit certificate, for default, for annual limitation, for duties of the General Assembly, for carryover, carryback, refund and assignment, for repayment, for guidelines and for reports.

Sponsor: William Adolph

Providing for limitations on certain additional expenses of the General Assembly.

Sponsor: Bryan Cutler

Further providing for requirement for periodic inspection of vehicles.

Sponsor: Garth Everett

In special damages, further providing for actions on insurance policies.

Sponsor: Kate Harper

Further providing for licensing of eligible organizations to conduct games of chance.

Sponsor: Karen Boback

Further providing for qualifications.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Designating October 10, 2012, as "Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Recognizing the 236th anniversary of the ratification of the Pennsylvania Constitution of September 28, 1776.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Further providing for competition in award of contracts.

Sponsor: Michael Brubaker

Designating the month of September 2012 as "Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Recognizing the contributions of Dr. Maurice K. Goddard to the Commonwealth in the 100-year anniversary of his birth.

Sponsor: John Bear

Designating September 10, 2012, as "World Suicide Prevention Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Further providing for transfers not subject to tax.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Further providing for definitions, for disqualification and forfeiture of benefits and for restitution for monetary loss; and repealing retroactivity provision.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

Honoring the life and service of Jane C. Salay and extending condolences to her family, friends and colleagues.

Sponsor: Ted Harhai

Honoring the employees of SPIN, Inc., during "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week" beginning September 9, 2012.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Celebrating the life and honoring the extraordinary contributions of Neil Alden Armstrong, an American hero who made the "giant leap for mankind" as the first man to walk on the moon.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Designating October 1, 2012, as "Interior Design Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Timothy Solobay

Honoring the the University of Pennsylvania's Fels Institute of Government on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of its founding.

Sponsor: John Bear

Providing for the use of certain historical writings, documents and records in public schools and during public school events; and prohibiting censorship based on religious or other references in certain historical writings, documents and records.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Designating the month of September 2012 as "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: William Adolph

Designating the Murtland Avenue Exit from Interstates 79 and 70 onto State Route 19 in Washington, Washington County, as the Lance Corporal Ryan J. Kovacicek, USMC, Exit.

Sponsor: Timothy Solobay

Amending the act of July 3, 1947 (P.L.1242, No.507), entitled "An act relating to police and firemen's pension funds in cities of the second class A, and directing such cities to appropriate certain moneys thereto, and requiring reports and audits," further providing for credit for military service.

Sponsor: Joseph Brennan

Commending the Chiropractic Fellowship of Pennsylvania for its educational efforts, and recognizing the month of September 2012 as "Vertebral Subluxation Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Urging the Congress of the United States to pass Federal funds on to states via block grants to be used for public welfare and medical assistance purposes which would provide the Commonwealth with the flexibility to manage and design the programs for greater efficiencies in the delivery of care.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Recognizing the month of September 2012 as "Senior Center Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Recognizing the month of October 2012 as "National Principals Month" in Pennsylvania and honoring the contribution of principals in the elementary schools, middle schools and high schools of our nation.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Recognizing November 2012 as "Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Karen Boback

Designating the month of September 2012 as "Emergency Preparedness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Designating the month of October 2012 as "Meet the Blind Month" in Pennsylvania; and recognizing October 15, 2012, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

In local workforce investment areas and boards, providing for youth councils.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Further providing for credit for military service.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Honoring the life of fallen firefighter Captain Robert Neary, who paid the supreme sacrifice on April 9, 2012, while in the line of duty in the City of Philadelphia and extending condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Recognizing and congratulating the City of Allentown on the 250th anniversary of its founding.

Sponsor: Joseph Brennan

Designating September 30, 2012, as "Gold Star Mother's Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Acknowledging the celebration of "Adult Day Services Week" in Pennsylvania during the week of September 16 through 22, 2012, and the contribution of adult day services providers in this Commonwealth.

Sponsor: William Adolph

Providing for a prohibition on eligibility expansions for voluntary populations.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Providing for accountability in Commonwealth agency program performance.

Sponsor: Karen Boback

Designating September 21, 2012, as "POW/MIA Recognition Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: John Bear

Supporting the ideals of Peace Day, September 21, 2012.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

Recognizing the contributions of Dr. Maurice K. Goddard, former Secretary of Forests and Waters and Secretary of Environmental Resources, to the Commonwealth on the 100-year anniversary of his birth.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Designating the month of September 2012 as "Emergency Preparedness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Further providing for reinsurance credits, for definitions, for acquisition of control of or merger or consolidation with domestic insurer, for acquisitions involving insurers not otherwise covered, for registration of insurers, for standards and management of an insurer within a holding company system and for examination; providing for supervisory colleges and for group-wide supervision for international insurance groups; further providing for confidential treatment, for rules and regulations, for injunctions and certain prohibitions and for sanctions.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

Selecting, designating and adopting Pennsylvania sweet corn as the official vegetable of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Peter Daley

Requiring construction industry employers to verify the Social Security numbers of all employees for purposes of wage reporting and employment eligibility; providing for the powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry; prescribing sanctions; and establishing good faith immunity under certain circumstances.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

In licensing of health care facilities, further providing for definitions and for licensure, providing for medical staff requirements for hospital licensure, further providing for term and content of license and for reliance on accrediting agencies and Federal Government; and providing for reliance on national accreditation organizations for hospitals.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Further providing for definitions, for regulations and for club licensee.

Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff

Designating October 18, 2012, as "Conflict Resolution Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Providing for the public display of the foundation of American law and government.

Sponsor: Paul Clymer

Further providing for the definition of "crimes related to public office or public employment."

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Amending the act of June 9, 1936 (Sp. Sess., P.L.13, No.4), entitled, as reenacted and amended, "An act imposing an emergency State tax on liquor, as herein defined, sold by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board; providing for the collection and payment of such tax; and imposing duties upon the Department of Revenue and the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board," further providing for the distribution of the proceeds from the tax.

Sponsor: Michael Waugh

Further providing for creation of neighborhood improvement district management association.

Sponsor: Wayne Fontana

Regulating tattoo, body-piercing and corrective cosmetic artists; limiting tongue splitting; providing for powers and duties of the Department of Health; and imposing penalties.

Sponsor: Anthony DeLuca

Further providing for duties of State Athletic Commission; in boxing, further providing for age of participants, for gloves and for contracts; in wrestling, further providing for definitions, for physician to be in attendance and for penalties; and, in registration of athlete agents, further providing for bonding requirements.

Sponsor: Thomas Murt

Further providing for exceptions for public records.

Sponsor: John Maher

Further providing for minimum wages.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for exemptions and special provisions.

Sponsor: Mark Cohen

Further providing for definitions, for disqualification and forfeiture of benefits and for restitution for monetary loss; and repealing retroactivity provisions.

Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff

Providing for a natural gas vehicle tax credit.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

Designating March 30 of each year as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day."

Sponsor: William Adolph

Honoring the memory of Officer Kathryn M. Battle, who passed away at the age of fifty-seven on September 3, 2012.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

In inspection of vehicles, further providing for inspection by police or Commonwealth personnel; and in enforcement, further providing for investigation by police officers.

Sponsor: Brian Ellis

Authorizing the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to release, upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, Project 70 restrictions on certain land owned by the West Rockhill Sellersville Joint Recreation Authority, Bucks County.

Sponsor: Paul Clymer

Amending House Rule 2 E, further providing for ethical conduct.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Further providing for local share assessment and for establishment of State Gaming Fund and net slot machine revenue distribution.

Sponsor: Mauree Gingrich

Providing for the imposition of a sales and use tax by counties; and making editorial changes.

Sponsor: Joseph Brennan

Designating a portion of State Route 2038 in Horsham Township, Montgomery County, as the 2LT James P. Kelly Memorial Highway.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in the Secretary of the Commonwealth, further providing for requirements relating to voter identification; in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for manner of applying to vote, persons entitled to vote, voter's certificates, entries to be made in district register, numbered lists of voters and challenges; in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for applications for official absentee ballots, for approval of application for absentee ballot, for delivering or mailing ballots, for canvassing of official absentee ballots and for public records; in penalties, further providing for enforcement; and making a related repeal.

Sponsor: Jay Costa

In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for encoded ammunition; imposing an encoded ammunition tax; and establishing the Encoded Ammunition Database Fund.

Sponsor: Harold James

In firearms and other dangerous articles, prohibiting certain assault weapons.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Further providing for control criteria for size, spacing and lighting.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

A Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for the election of the Secretary of Environmental Protection; further providing for the qualifications of the Secretary of Environmental Protection; and providing for vacancy in the office of Secretary of Environmental Protection.

Sponsor: Florindo Fabrizio

In assault, further providing for the offense of assault of law enforcement officer.

Sponsor: John Eichelberger

Further providing for inheritance tax.

Sponsor: Michael Brubaker

Providing for liquor and malt and brewed beverage tax.

Sponsor: Harold James

In personal income tax, further providing for imposition of tax.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Designating the portion of State Route 30, from Church Road to Rittenhouse Place, in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, as the Master Sergeant Scott Ball Memorial Avenue.

Sponsor: Mike Carroll

Requiring all local taxing jurisdictions in this Commonwealth to provide homestead property and farmstead property tax exclusions at the maximum amount permitted by the Constitution of Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff

Further providing for liquor and malt and brewed beverage tax.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Further providing for definitions, for duration of contract, for financial security required and for health club exempt from financial security.

Sponsor: Thomas Mustio

Further providing for members of the General Assembly.

Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff

Further providing for powers and duties of Department of General Services.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Further providing for installment payment of school real property taxes.

Sponsor: Gordon Denlinger

Requiring the Department of Education to manage collective bargaining for school district personnel and to prepare a plan for consolidation of school districts.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Urging Pennsylvania United States Senators Robert P. Casey, Jr., and Patrick Toomey to vote against a treaty being drafted by the United Nations if the treaty would impair rights of citizens under the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Sponsor: Michele Brooks

Amending the act of June 5, 1913 (P.L.419, No.276), entitled "An act to authorize the display of the State, county, city, borough, or other municipal flags on public buildings in the Commonwealth," providing for display of the Pennsylvania flag over memorials and caskets and at funerals.

Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff

Further providing for right to enter into collective bargaining, for duty to exert reasonable effort to settle, for date for collective bargaining to commence, for appointment of board of arbitration, for powers of arbitrators, for determination of board of arbitration and for costs and expenses; and making editorial changes.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

Authorizing the conveyance of an easement and the release of Project 70 restrictions imposed on a portion of land owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in Gamble Township, Lycoming County, in return for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on certain land being conveyed to the Commission in Gamble Township, Lycoming County, and other terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Gene Yaw

Further providing for the Office for Safe Schools; in high schools, providing for wearing of military uniform at graduation ceremony; and, in State Board of Education, further providing for powers and duties of the board.

Sponsor: Mark Cohen

Further providing for definitions and for alternative energy portfolio standards; and providing for sale and installation of customer-generator alternative energy systems.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

Further providing for rate scales and adjustments.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

A Supplement to the act of June 12,1931 (P.L.575, No.200), entitled "An act providing for joint action by Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the development of the ports on the lower Delaware River, and the improvement of the facilities for transportation across the river; authorizing the Governor, for these purposes, to enter into an agreement with New Jersey; creating The Delaware River Joint Commission and specifying the powers and duties thereof, including the power to finance projects by the issuance of revenue bonds; transferring to the new commission all the powers of the Delaware River Bridge Joint Commission; and making an appropriation," further providing for the appointment of commissioners; providing for prohibited activity for commissioners, officers and directors; and further providing for the powers and duties of the commission and for definitions.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Honoring the life of Joseph "Butter" Tamburro, WDAS radio personality, civil rights leader, and Philadelphia icon, and extending condolences to his family.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Further providing for special plates for Pearl Harbor survivors, for special plates for veterans of Korean War, for special plates for recipients of Korean Defense Service Medal, for special plates for veterans of Persian Gulf War, for special plates for recipients of Expeditionary Forces Medal, for special plates for World War II veterans, for special plates for veterans of Vietnam Conflict, for special motorcycle plates for veterans, for Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans plate, for Operation Enduring Freedom veterans plate, for special plates for veterans and for Gold Star Family plate.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Repealing provisions relating to preemption of local ordinances; and providing for construction of act.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

In computer offenses, providing for the offense of online impersonation; and making an editorial change.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

In public assistance, further providing for persons eligible for medical assistance.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Providing for special sentencing rules for certain youthful offenders; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.

Sponsor: Camille George

Further providing for definitions.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

Further providing for establishment of State Gaming Fund and net slot machine revenue distribution.

Sponsor: Mauree Gingrich

Memorializing the Congress of the United States to pass H.R. 5873, known as the Forest Products Fairness Act of 2012.

Sponsor: Michele Brooks

In duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for elementary schools; in school finances, further providing for when district distressed; repealing provisions relating to special board of control, petition and appointments, when no appointment is made and compensation of special board of control; further providing for powers of special board of control and for distress in school districts of the first class; repealing provisions relating to additional tax and to school directors to remain in office and elections; adding provisions relating to school district financial recovery; establishing the Financial Recovery School District Transitional Loan Account; further providing for distress in school districts of the first class; in intermediate units, further providing for subsidies for services and for financial reports; further providing for manner of election or approval; providing for performance review; further providing for election of assistant district superintendents, for term and salary of assistants, for commissions and for removal; in high schools, further providing for attendance in other districts; and providing for wearing of military uniform at graduation ceremony and for superintendents of schools or buildings and of supplies.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

Further providing for prohibited offensive weapons; and providing for knives generally.

Sponsor: Michele Brooks

Establishing the Pennsylvania Council on Workforce Development; and providing for its powers and duties as lead agency in cooperation with other State agencies to promote workforce development.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Further providing for definitions, for registration districts, local registrars and appointment and removal of and for death and fetal death registration, certificates to be filed; providing for disposition of cremated remains of veterans; and further providing for records and disclosure by local registrars.

Sponsor: Joseph Brennan

Further providing for educational leave of absence.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Further providing for driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked, for duties of drivers in accidents involving death or personal injury and for subsequent convictions of certain offenses.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Providing for professional employer organizations.

Sponsor: John Bear

Providing for standards for towing and for violations.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Designating an interchange at the intersection of Route 136 and Interstate 70 in Washington County as the Officer John David Dryer Memorial Interchange.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Further providing for drivers in funeral processions and for use and display of illuminated signs.

Sponsor: Karen Boback

In particular rights and immunities, further providing for Good Samaritan civil immunity for use of automated external defibrillator and for nonmedical good Samaritan civil immunity.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Making changes necessary for the administration and implementation of the act of December 20, 2011 (P.L.446, No.111), entitled " extensively revising provisions relating to registration of sexual offenders pursuant to Federal mandate; and making editorial changes," in the areas of perjury and falsification in official matters, dissemination of criminal history record information, disposition of children generally, court-ordered involuntary treatment of certain sexually violent persons and registration of sexual offenders; and, in juvenile matters, further providing for definitions and for disposition of dependent child.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

In taxicabs and limousines in cities of the first class, further providing for definitions, for contested complaints, for driver certification program, for power of authority to issue certificates of public convenience, for certificate and medallion required, for additional certificates and medallions, for wages and for civil penalties.

Sponsor: William Adolph

Further providing for the Pedalcycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

Sponsor: Gordon Denlinger

In rules of evidence, further providing for subpoena of records.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Designating the Pickertown Road Bridge carrying Pickertown Road over the U.S. Route 202 Parkway in Warrington Township, Bucks County, as the Robert V. Cotton Bridge.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Providing for child abuse recognition and reporting training.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Further providing for schedule of convictions and points; and providing for obedience to traffic control devices warning of hazardous conditions.

Sponsor: Karen Boback

In area government and intergovernmental cooperation, further providing for review of agreement by Local Government Commission; and, in other subjects of taxation, further providing for hotel room rental.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

Providing for the validity of electronic documents; authorizing county recorders of deeds to receive electronic documents as a means for recording real property; granting powers and duties to the county recorders of deeds; establishing the Electronic Recording Commission; and prescribing standards of uniformity.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

In snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, further providing for registration of snowmobile or ATV, for certificate of title for snowmobile or ATV, for fees and for records; providing for vintage snowmobile permits; and further providing for operation by persons under age sixteen.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

In assessments of persons and property, providing for cities and counties of the first class, further providing for definitions and for administration and procedure and providing for applicability.

Sponsor: Vincent Hughes

Providing for a special license plate for recipients of the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Bronze Star for Valor and for special plates for recipients of Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Navy Cross or Air Force Cross.

Sponsor: William Adolph

Further providing for certain circumstances in which strikes are prohibited, for continuing professional development and for program of continuing professional development.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Providing mandatory insurance coverage for general anesthesia.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

In subdivision and land development, providing for notice to school district; in planned residential development, further providing for application for final approval; and providing for wastewater processing cooperative planning.

Sponsor: Karen Boback

Establishing a task force within the Department of Education, providing for its powers and duties and providing for administrative support.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Adding definitions; and providing for licensure of prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Further providing for reinsurance credits, for definitions, for acquisition of control of or merger or consolidation with domestic insurer, for acquisitions involving insurers not otherwise covered, for registration of insurers, for standards and management of an insurer within a holding company system and for examination; providing for supervisory colleges and for group-wide supervision for international insurance groups; and further providing for confidential treatment, for rules and regulations, for injunctions and certain prohibitions and for sanctions.

Sponsor: Mike Stack

In burglary and other criminal intrusion, further providing for the offense of burglary; in other offenses, further providing for drug trafficking sentencing and penalties; in Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, further providing for powers and duties and for publication of guidelines; in sentencing, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses; in sentencing, providing for sentencing for certain paroled offenders; in sentencing, further providing for sentencing generally, for disposition under guilty but mentally ill, for partial confinement, for total confinement and for proceedings and location; in sentencing, providing for court-imposed sanctions for offenders violating probation; in county intermediate punishment, further providing for definitions and for programs; in correctional institutions administration, further providing for drug distribution definitions; in inmate confinement visitation, further providing for Gubernatorial visitors, for official visitors and for rights of official visitors; in inmate confinement prerelease plans, further providing for establishment of prerelease centers, for prerelease plan for inmates, for regulations and for compensation of inmates; in inmate confinement motivational boot camps, further providing for definitions and for selection of inmate participants; in inmate confinement State intermediate punishment, further providing for definitions and for referral to State intermediate punishment program; in inmate confinement recidivism risk reduction incentive, further providing for definitions; in inmate confinement community corrections facilities, further providing for definitions; in inmate confinement, providing for safe community reentry and for community corrections centers and community corrections facilities; in probation and parole administration, further providing for certain offenders residing in group-based homes, for administrative powers over parolees, for general court criteria for parole, for parole power, for parole violation and for parole procedure; in probation and parole administration, providing for early parole subject to Federal order; making a related repeal; and abrogating regulations.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

A Concurrent Resolution memorializing the Congress of the United States to reevaluate state motor vehicle emission standards.

Sponsor: Joseph Petrarca

Further providing for definitions and for unlawful discriminatory practices.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Further providing for display of registration plate and for learners' permits; providing for automated red light enforcement systems in certain municipalities; and further providing for specific powers of department and local authorities.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

Allocating a percentage of the net proceeds from all unclaimed funds from sheriffs' sales of residential real property to the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for the purpose of assisting potential homebuyers with the financing and purchase of homes at sheriffs' sales; and establishing the Sheriffs' Sales Homeownership Assistance Fund and the Sheriffs' Sales Homeownership Assistance Program.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Further providing for duty of driver in construction and maintenance areas or on highway safety corridors.

Sponsor: Mike Carroll

Designating State Route 739 in Pike County as Pike County Veterans' Way.

Sponsor: Mike Carroll

In amusements, further providing for transfers from the State Gaming Fund; in Commonwealth services, further providing for the Volunteer Companies Loan Fund; in grants to volunteer fire companies and volunteer services, revising preliminary provisions, revising volunteer fire company grant provisions on establishment, publication and notice, award of grants and consolidation incentive, revising volunteer ambulance service grant provisions on establishment, publication and notice and award of grants; revising grant funding provisions on allocation of appropriations; revising miscellaneous provisions on expiration and specificity; prohibiting transfers from the State Gaming Fund; and making a related repeal.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Further providing for definitions.

Sponsor: John Bear

In health and accident insurance, providing for access to community pharmacy services.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

In general provisions, further providing for method of payment; in Department of Revenue, further providing for transmission of moneys; in Treasury Department, further providing for replacement checks; in State Treasury disbursements, providing for settlement agreements and enforcement actions; in capital facilities debt, further providing for definitions, for Neighborhood Improvement Zone Fund, for Keystone Opportunity Zone and for Commonwealth pledges; in financially distressed municipalities, further providing for administrative oversight; in oil and gas wells, providing for conventional gas well bonding and for oil and gas operations in the South Newark Basin; in Keystone Special Development Zones, further providing for definitions; in tax credits, repealing provisions relating to the Department of Education, the Department of Revenue and the Department of Community and Economic Development; in permit extensions, further providing for definitions; in special funds, further providing for funding; in general budget implementation, further providing for Auditor General, for Department of Labor and Industry and for Department of Public Welfare; providing for 2012-2013 budget implementation; providing for 2012-2013 appropriations restrictions; in audits, further providing for audits of Race Horse Development Funds; and making related repeals.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

A Supplement to the act of April 1, 1863 (P.L.213, No.227), entitled "An act to accept the grant of Public Lands, by the United States, to the several states, for the endowment of Agricultural Colleges," making appropriations for carrying the same into effect; providing for a basis for payments of such appropriations, for a method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure; and making an appropriation from a restricted account within the Agricultural College Land Scrip Fund.

Sponsor: Jacob Corman

Amending the title of the act; further providing for conflicts of interest and penalty; reorganizing the Department of Banking and the Pennsylvania Securities Commission; and making related repeals.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Further providing for definitions.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Providing for registration of domestic violence predators; establishing the Domestic Violence Predator Assessment Board; and imposing powers and duties on the Pennsylvania State Police and on the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole.

Sponsor: Michele Brooks

Designating the Davis Street Bridge over Interstate 81 in Moosic Borough, Lackawanna County, as the Andrew and Durando Pompey Memorial Bridge.

Sponsor: Joseph Brennan

In personal income tax, further providing for classes of income.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Further providing for duration of a listing.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Supporting the efforts of Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Fund to construct an underground learning facility at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to inform future generations of the honor and sacrifices made by those who served their country.

Sponsor: William Adolph

Designating the eastbound bridge carrying Interstate 90 over Six-Mile Creek in Harborcreek Township, Erie County, as the Senior Airman Bryan R. Bell Memorial Bridge.

Sponsor: William Adolph

In driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for occupational limited license, for penalties, for ignition interlock and for illegally operating a motor vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock.

Sponsor: Michael Brubaker

Designating a bridge carrying State Route 94 over Bermudian Creek in Latimore Township, Adams County, as the Sgt. Michael C. Weigand Memorial Bridge.

Sponsor: Michele Brooks

Further providing for gambling devices, gambling, etc.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions, for background checks of prospective employees and conviction of employees of certain offenses and for collection of identifying information of students attending institutions of higher education; providing for adjustments based on Consumer Price Index and for Keystone Exams; in school districts, further providing for moratorium on certain data collection systems and data sets; in school finances, providing for reopening of 2012-2013 budget and for intergovernmental agreements for school security and safety; in grounds and buildings, providing for limitation on new applications for the Department of Education's approval of public school building projects and further providing for work to be done under contract let on bids and exception; in books, furniture and supplies, further providing for purchase of supplies; in district superintendents and assistant district superintendents, further providing for eligibility and for manner of election or approval, providing for performance review and further providing for election of assistant district superintendents, for term and salary of assistants, for commissions and for removal; in professional employees, further providing for rating system and for causes for suspension; in pupils and attendance, further providing for liability for tuition and enforcement of payment and for school lunch and breakfast reimbursement; in safe schools, further providing for regulations; adding a requirement relating to cardiopulminary resuscitation; providing for open campus initiatives; in high schools; further providing for attendance in other districts; reenacting and amending provisions relating to school boards and educational empowerment; in community colleges, further providing for financial program, reimbursement of payments; in Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, further providing for contracts for construction, repair, renovation or maintenance; in State System of Higher Education, further providing for project contracts and for powers and duties of institution presidents; in school districts of the first class, further providing for superintendents of schools or buildings and of supplies; in funding for public libraries, providing for State and for fiscal year 2012-2013; in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, providing for basic education funding for 2011-2012 school year, further providing for payments to intermediate units and for special education payments to school districts, providing for assistance to school districts certified as education empowerment districts, further providing for Pennsylvania accountability grants and providing for targeted industry cluster certificate scholarship program; and making editorial changes.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Further providing for certificate requirements, for equivalency practice for individuals and for equivalency practice for firms and entities.

Sponsor: William Adolph

Providing for the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Notification Act; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and prescribing penalties.

Sponsor: Michael Brubaker

Requiring identification of lawful presence in the United States as a prerequisite to the receipt of public benefits.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Further providing for termination of condominium.

Sponsor: Jay Costa

In general budget implementation, further providing for the Department of Labor and Industry.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

In depositions and witnesses, providing for expert testimony in certain criminal proceedings.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

In community colleges, further providing for financial program and reimbursement of payments; establishing the Pennsylvania Community College Affordability Task Force within the Department of Education; and providing for its powers and duties and for administrative support.

Sponsor: Jacob Corman

Designating State Route 422, from its intersection with State Route 724 in the Borough of Sinking Spring, Berks County, to the west end of the Borough of Robesonia, Berks County, as the Kyle D. Pagerly Memorial Highway.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

In Commonwealth services, further providing for the Volunteer Companies Loan Fund; in grants to volunteer fire companies and volunteer services, further providing for scope of chapter, definitions, establishment and award of grants, providing for additional funding and further providing for allocation of appropriated funds and for expiration of authority; and making editorial changes.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Amending the act of May 28, 1923 (P.L.458, No.250), entitled "An act authorizing the Department of Forestry, with the approval of the Governor and Attorney General, to lease for periods of not more than fifty years, on terms, conditions, and stipulations expressed in each lease, any portions of the State forests for dams, reservoirs, canals, pipe lines and other water conduits, power houses and transmission lines, for the development of water power, for steam raising and condensation, and for the generation and transmission of electric energy," providing for wind, solar and other renewable energy projects.

Sponsor: Jay Costa

Further providing for legislative intent, for definitions and for proposed regulations and procedures for review.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Making appropriations to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Jacob Corman

Providing for bonus payments to persons in active service in connection with the Global War on Terrorism or their beneficiaries; authorizing the incurring of indebtedness and the issue and sale of bonds by the Commonwealth for the payment of the benefits contingent upon electorate approval; creating a special fund in the State Treasury to be known as the Global War on Terrorism Bonus Payment Bond Fund; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of General Services.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

Designating the month of July 2012 as "Beat the Heat in the Street Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

A Supplement to the act of November 30, 1965 (P.L.843, No.355), known as the Temple University--Commonwealth Act, making appropriations for carrying the same into effect; providing for a basis for payments of such appropriations; and providing a method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure.

Sponsor: Jacob Corman

A Supplement to the act of April 1, 1863 (P.L.213, No.227), entitled "An act to accept the grant of Public Lands, by the United States, to the several states, for the endowment of Agricultural Colleges," making appropriations for carrying the same into effect; providing for a basis for payments of such appropriations, for a method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure; and making an appropriation from a restricted account within the Agricultural College Land Scrip Fund.

Sponsor: Jacob Corman

Further providing for Lake Erie fishing permits.

Sponsor: Jane Earll

Further providing for automated red light enforcement systems in first class cities and for specific powers of department and local authorities.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Recognizing the week of July 1 through 7, 2012, as "National Independent Business Week" in Pennsylvania, and saluting the citizens and independent businesses who are integral to the unique flavor of this Commonwealth and honoring their efforts to make their communities places where Pennsylvanians want to live and work.

Sponsor: David Argall

Extending the right of child support to estate of decedent.

Sponsor: Joseph Petrarca

Authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Governor, to grant and convey to the Borough of Ashland or their assigns certain lands situate in the Borough of Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, a portion of which is subject to Project 70 restrictions.

Sponsor: David Argall

Extending the act to include leased vehicles, motorcycles, motor homes, off-road vehicles and commercial vehicles; and further providing for definitions.

Sponsor: Joseph Petrarca

Providing for reporting of suspected abuse or a prohibited sexual act.

Sponsor: Joseph Petrarca

Eliminating a mortgage prepayment penalty for all residential mortgages, regardless of amount.

Sponsor: Joseph Petrarca

Designating the month of August 2012 as "Produce Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Prohibiting wireless telephone use by school bus drivers.

Sponsor: Joseph Petrarca

Recognizing the week of July 15 through 21, 2012, as "Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

Providing that hunting and trapping are property rights.

Sponsor: Joseph Petrarca

Establishing the Joint Commission on Science and Technology and providing for its powers and duties; and providing for the operation of the Central Management and Information Center.

Sponsor: Joseph Petrarca

Providing for tax levies and information related to taxes; authorizing the imposition of a personal income tax or an earned income tax by a school district subject to voter approval; providing for imposition of and exclusions from a sales and use tax for the stabilization of education funding; establishing the Public Transportation Reserve Fund; providing for increase to the personal income tax, for certain licenses, for hotel occupancy tax, for procedure and administration of the tax, for expiration of authority to issue certain debt and for reporting by local government units of debt outstanding; establishing the Education Stabilization Fund; providing for disbursements from this fund and for certain rebates and assistance to senior citizens; and repealing certain provisions of The Local Tax Enabling Act, sales and use tax provisions of the Tax Reform Code of 1971 and provisions relating to senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance in the Taxpayer Relief Act.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

Revising the law on criminalizing and sentencing for controlled substances; making editorial changes; and making related repeals.

Sponsor: Florindo Fabrizio

In municipal authorities, further providing for administration and for money.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

Further providing for powers and duties of the Department of General Services.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

In State System of Higher Education, further providing for purposes and general powers.

Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman

Further providing for Underground Storage Tank Environmental Cleanup Program and for Underground Storage Tank Pollution Prevention Program.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Prohibiting Commonwealth agencies from expending funds to construct sewer facilities or sewer infrastructure projects for State correctional institutions in counties of the second class A.

Sponsor: John Rafferty

Providing for annual limitation on expenditure from Motor License Fund; and establishing the Pennsylvania State Police Fund.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

Urging the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to study the impact on certain entities caused by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure that allow broad latitude to plaintiffs in the bringing of certain tort cases and to examine the efficacy and justice of expanding the Supreme Court's 2002 rule on venue for cases of alleged medical professional liability to all civil proceedings.

Sponsor: Bryan Cutler

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives, further providing for acquiring lands of the Commonwealth.

Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff

In children and youth, providing for purpose and for county purchase of services.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Further providing for definitions, for State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, for powers and functions of board, for qualifications for license, for procedures for licensing, for reciprocity and for reinstatement of license; providing for restrictions on use of title "Licensed Bachelor Social Worker"; further providing for penalties, for license renewal, records and fees and for unlawful practice.

Sponsor: Edwin Erickson

In State Board of Education, further providing for membership and for powers and duties of the board.

Sponsor: Michele Brooks

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the minimum wage law.

Sponsor: Joseph Brennan

In proceedings prior to petition to adopt, further providing for grounds for involuntary termination; and, in juvenile matters, further providing for disposition of dependent child.

Sponsor: Paul Clymer

Designating July 11, 2012, as "Safe Haven Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Providing for notice of application for tax credit.

Sponsor: Anthony DeLuca

Providing for a unified retirement system for employees of the Commonwealth and school districts.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Providing for insurance coverage for patient costs associated with cancer clinical trials.

Sponsor: Karen Boback

Urging the Governor to develop a comprehensive legislative plan to improve basic education in the public schools of this Commonwealth and to establish an advisory commission to study and make specific recommendations for components of the plan.

Sponsor: Jay Costa

Further providing for definitions, for acquisition of control of or merger or consolidation with domestic insurer, for acquisitions involving insurers not otherwise covered, for registration of insurers, for standards and management of an insurer within a holding company system and for examination; providing for supervisory colleges and for group-wide supervision for international insurance groups; further providing for confidential treatment, for rules and regulations, for injunctions and certain prohibitions and for sanctions.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

In tax for education, further providing for licenses; in payment of tax, further providing for discount; in assessment and collection of tax, further providing for assessment; in interest, additions, penalties and crimes, providing for failure to timely remit tax collected; in personal income tax, further providing for definitions and for taxability of partners, providing for tax treatment determined at partnership level and for tax imposed at partnership level, further providing for income of a Pennsylvania S corporation, for tax withheld and for requirement of withholding tax, providing for requirement of withholding tax for nonemployers, further providing for information statement, providing for information statement for nonemployer payors and for information statement for nonemployer payees, further providing for time for filing employers' returns, for payment of taxes withheld, for employers liability for withheld taxes, for employer's failure to withhold, for designation of third parties to perform acts required of employers, for general rule, for amount of withholding tax and for treatment of nonresident partners, members or shareholders, providing for withholding on income from oil and gas interests and for annual withholding statement, further providing for return of Pennsylvania S corporation, for requirements concerning returns, notices, records and statements, for assessment, for additions, penalties and fees and providing for failure to timely remit tax withheld; in corporate net income tax, further providing for assessments; in realty transfer tax, further providing for assessment and notice of tax and review; in malt beverage tax, further providing for assessment by department; in general provisions, providing for administrative bank attachment for accounts of obligors to the Commonwealth, for tax delinquent placard and for additional citation authority; providing for applicability; and making editorial changes.

Sponsor: John Bear

Designating September 23 through 29, 2012, as "Wake Up to Medicine Abuse Week" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Michael Waugh

Recognizing the significance of arson dogs and the National Fire Dog Monument.

Sponsor: Timothy Solobay

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for legislative districts.

Sponsor: John Bear

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for health care services.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Further providing for collection by legal representatives of deceased tax collectors.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

In kinship care, further providing for scope and for definitions; and providing for family finding.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Providing for the Pennsylvania Officer Down Advisory; authorizing and directing the Pennsylvania State Police to establish and maintain the Pennsylvania Officer Down Advisory; assessing costs; and providing for immunity and penalties.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

In general provisions, further defining "emergency vehicle"; and adding a definition.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

Providing for intergovernmental agreements for school security and safety.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

Further providing for death and fetal death registration information for certificates, for coroner referrals and for pronouncement of death by a professional nurse.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

In officers, directors and members, further providing for manner of giving notice.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

In private colleges, universities and seminaries, further providing for certification of institutions.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Providing for the Homeowner Assistance Settlement Act; establishing a fund for the purpose of funding the Homeowner's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program; and providing for the effect of noncompliance with the notice requirements of the homeowner's emergency mortgage assistance program and for allocations from the fund.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Amending the act of March 14, 2012 (P.L.195, No.18), entitled "An act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), entitled 'An act concerning elections, including general, municipal, special and primary elections, the nomination of candidates, primary and election expenses and election contests; creating and defining membership of county boards of elections; imposing duties upon the Secretary of the Commonwealth, courts, county boards of elections, county commissioners; imposing penalties for violation of the act, and codifying, revising and consolidating the laws relating thereto; and repealing certain acts and parts of acts relating to elections,' in preliminary provisions, defining "proof of identification"; in the Secretary of the Commonwealth, providing for requirements relating to voter identification; in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for manner of applying to vote, persons entitled to vote, voter's certificates, entries to be made in district register, numbered lists of voters and challenges; in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for applications for official absentee ballots, for approval of application for absentee ballot, for delivering or mailing ballots, for canvassing of official absentee ballots and for public records; and providing for enforcement and for a special procedure at certain elections," further providing for applicability.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Further providing for definitions.

Sponsor: Edwin Erickson

Providing for educational stability of children in out-of-home placement; and making an inconsistent repeal.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Further providing for requirements relating to voter identification, and for notice of November elections; for manner of applying to vote, persons entitled to vote, voter's certificates, entries to be made in district register, numbered lists of voters and challenges; and providing for conduct of early voting in primaries and elections.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Further providing for required financial responsibility.

Sponsor: Karen Boback

In alternative form of regulation of telecommunications services, further providing for definitions; providing for nonrural exchanges; and further providing for continuation of commission-approved alternative regulation and network modernization plans, for alternative forms of regulation, for competitive services, for interexchange telecommunications carriers and for additional powers and duties.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Further providing for proof of identification.

Sponsor: Mike Carroll

In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in registration of vehicles, further providing for vehicles exempt from registration; in fees, further providing for farm vehicles; and, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for requirement for periodic inspection of vehicles and for operation of vehicle without official certificate of inspection.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Memorializing the United States Secretary of Transportation to issue a TIGER grant for the construction of the Rockwood Station project and urging the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation to support the project.

Sponsor: John Bear

Memorializing the United States Department of Transportation to issue a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant to the Borough of Ellwood City.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Designating the third Saturday in June as "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

In rules of the road in general, further providing for maximum speed limits; and, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for regulation of traffic on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Adding a requirement relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

Designating the month of September 2012 as "Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Honoring Bally, Berks County, Pennsylvania, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of its founding.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Encouraging the Governor to request that the Independent Regulatory Review Commission and all Commonwealth agencies with guidelines, regulations, licenses, certifications or criteria that require a high school diploma deem a postsecondary degree from an accredited institution of higher education as satisfying the requirement.

Sponsor: Thomas Creighton

In pupils and attendance, further providing for liability for tuition and enforcement of payment.

Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman

In Title 7, providing for short-term loan protection; and, in Title 18, further providing for deceptive or fraudulent business practices and providing for unlicensed short-term lending.

Sponsor: John Bear

Further providing for assistance to volunteer fire companies, ambulance service and rescue squads.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Providing for a resource manufacturing tax credit.

Sponsor: Jaret Gibbons

Honoring the life of former State Senator Thomas J. Kalman and extending condolences to his family.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Designating July 7, 2012, as "Combat Related Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Prohibiting certain acts in restraint of trade or commerce; prescribing the powers and duties of Attorney General; establishing certain civil cause of action; and making editorial changes.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Further providing for definitions; providing for Major League Baseball, National Hockey League or National Basketball Association 50/50 raffles; and further providing for licensing of eligible organizations to conduct games of chance.

Sponsor: Joseph Brennan

Further providing for definitions and for regulations and standards.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Providing for indoor ice arena air quality and for penalties.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Amending the act of January 19, 1968 (1967 P.L.992, No.442), entitled, as amended, "An act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the local government units thereof to preserve, acquire or hold land for open space uses," further providing for local taxing options.

Sponsor: William Adolph

Further providing for application to become a notary public.

Sponsor: Joseph Brennan

Further providing for transportation of certain charter school students.

Sponsor: Joseph Brennan

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, 2012, to June 30, 2013, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012.

Sponsor: Jacob Corman

In Title 51, in employment preferences and pensions, further providing for military leaves of absence; in Title 71, in retirement for state employees and officers, further providing for definitions, for preliminary provisions and for membership, credited service, classes of service, and eligibility benefits, providing for State Employees' Defined Contribution Plan, further providing for contributions, for benefits and for administration, funds and accounts; and making editorial changes.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

Further providing for exemptions from jury duty.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

Further providing for title, for legislative findings, for definitions, for port authorities, for board, for eminent domain, for conveyance and for integrated operation; providing for exclusive jurisdiction and for report; and making editorial changes.

Sponsor: John Bear

Recognizing the 237th anniversary of the founding of the United States Army.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Further providing for the offense of cruelty to animals.

Sponsor: Karen Boback

Recognizing the month of August 2012 as "Adrenoleukodystrophy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and encouraging research on adrenoleukodystrophy to be conducted.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Further providing for definitions, for administration, for examination and qualification of applicants, for reciprocal licensing, for licensing periods and renewals, for seals, for firm practice, for firm names, for permitted practices, for existing licenses, for unauthorized practice, for disciplinary proceedings and for penalties; providing for injunction; and further providing for complaint procedure and hearings.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

Designating the third Saturday in June as "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Honoring the life and contributions of William H. Gray III and recognizing the impact of historically black colleges and universities.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Providing for retroactive denial of reimbursement of payments to health care providers by insurers.

Sponsor: Edwin Erickson

In pupils and attendance, further providing for when transportation of pupils provided.

Sponsor: Mauree Gingrich

Making an appropriation from the Public School Employees' Retirement Fund to provide for expenses of the Public School Employees' Retirement Board for the fiscal year July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012.

Sponsor: Jacob Corman

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, 2012, to June 30, 2013.

Sponsor: Jacob Corman

Further providing for extension of time to file reports, for changes made by Federal Government and for petition for reassessment; providing for compromise by secretary and for dispute resolution procedures; and further providing and for petitions for refunds.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Further providing for tuition waiver for children and spouses of deceased soldiers.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Honoring the Pennsylvania Association of Agricultural Educators on its 65th anniversary.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Providing standards for certain carbon monoxide alarms; and imposing penalties.

Sponsor: Mike Carroll

In rates and rate making, further providing for standby charge prohibited.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study the Department of Public Welfare's usage of electronic benefit transfer cards as a means of conveying benefits and to analyze whether biometric smart cards containing a photograph and other identifying information would generate State savings, deter fraudulent activities and more efficiently transfer the payment to the recipient.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Designating the month of September 2012 as "Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Designating the month of August 2012 as "Stevens Johnson Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Designating the months of June, July and August 2012 as "Summer Reading Games 2012" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Winebrenner Theological Seminary certain lands and improvements situate in Greene Township, Franklin County.

Sponsor: Richard Alloway

Designating the month of June 2012 as "Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Providing for the collection and disposal of leftover and expired medicines and for penalties.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Designating the week of June 9 through 15, 2012, as "State Veterans' Homes Week" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Providing for an angel investment tax credit.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

In public assistance, further providing for responsibilities and obligations of the Department of Public Welfare, applicants and recipients; and establishing the Electronic Benefits Transfer Card Management Program.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Further providing for duties of State Athletic Commission; in boxing, further providing for age of participants, for gloves and for contracts; in wrestling, further providing for definitions, for physician to be in attendance and for penalties; and, in registration of athlete agents, further providing for bonding requirements.

Sponsor: Jay Costa

Further providing for income tax returns.

Sponsor: John Bear

Commemorating the 195th consecutive Fourth of July celebration held by the Borough of Lititz in Lititz Springs Park.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Designating August 2012 as "Native American Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

In charter schools, further providing for funding for charter schools.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

Making editorial changes.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Establishing the Family Caregiver Support Advisory Board within the Department of Public Welfare; and providing for its powers and duties.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Honoring Mt. Lebanon School District on the 100th anniversary of its founding.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

Recognizing the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta, which will take place June 30 through July 4, 2012, in the City of Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

In voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for envelopes for official absentee ballots.

Sponsor: Joseph Brennan

Further providing for Gold Star Family plate.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Observing June 19, 2012, as "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Further providing for power and duties of institution presidents.

Sponsor: Daryl Metcalfe

Providing for termination of county services.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Providing for Pennsylvania Venture Capital Fund and imposing duties on the Treasury Department.

Sponsor: Michael Gerber

Designating June 15, 2012, as "Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

In State System of Higher Education, further providing for power and duties of institution presidents.

Sponsor: Daryl Metcalfe

In State System of Higher Education, further providing for project contracts.

Sponsor: Daryl Metcalfe

In burglary and other criminal intrusion, further providing for the offense of burglary; in Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, further providing for powers and duties and for publication of guidelines; in sentencing, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses, for sentencing generally and for sentence of county intermediate punishment; providing for court-imposed sanctions for offenders violating probation; further providing for county intermediate punishment programs; in visitation, further providing for general provisions; in inmate prerelease plans, providing for time eligibility for prerelease; in motivational boot camp, further providing for definitions and for selection of inmate participants; in State intermediate punishment, further providing for definitions and for referral to State intermediate punishment program; in recidivism risk reduction incentive, further providing for definitions; establishing the Safe Community Reentry Program; and providing for the powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole and the Department of Corrections.

Sponsor: Florindo Fabrizio

In State System of Higher Education, prohibiting free or reduced tuition for family members of employees.

Sponsor: Daryl Metcalfe

Providing for actions for costs of care of seized animals.

Sponsor: Jim Ferlo

Further providing for the Criminal Justice Enhancement Account.

Sponsor: John Eichelberger

Providing for investment activities in Iran; and imposing civil penalties.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Further providing for reimbursement of district attorney compensation.

Sponsor: John Eichelberger

Expanding the scope of the act; in local taxes, further providing for vacation of tax ordinances and resolutions by State tax measures; in consolidated collection of local income taxes, further providing for definitions and for tax collection committees; and providing for optional property tax reduction and for School Property Tax Millage Rate Reduction Fund.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

In consolidated county assessment, further providing for exemptions from taxation, for notices, appeals and certification of values and for appeals to court and providing for grantees of real property to register deed with chief assessor.

Sponsor: John Eichelberger

Congratulating the Tobyhanna Army Depot on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of its arrival.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Recognizing Bobby Gerhart on his successful career in auto racing and his record eight Automobile Racing Club of America series victories at Daytona International Speedway.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Providing for equipment donation tax credit.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Honoring the life of Dr. Joseph "Doc" Mattioli, founder and chairman of the board of Pocono Raceway, who died January 26, 2012.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

Designating the month of July 2012 as "MECP2 Duplication Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Honoring Todd Peck for his success in the racing industry.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

In charter schools, further providing for definitions, for powers of Board of Trustees, for funding for charter schools, for annual reports and assessments, for cyber charter school requirements and prohibitions, for enrollment and notification and for applicability of other provisions of this act and of other acts and regulations; and providing for requirements, for duties of administrators, for notification and for actual costs of education services.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Further providing for school bus requirements.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Further providing for Commonwealth reimbursements for charter schools and cyber charter schools.

Sponsor: Joseph Brennan

Honoring the life of former Senator Charles D. Lemmond, Jr., and extending condolences to his family.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Designating July 22, 2012, as "Veterans Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

In development, further providing for well permits, for comments by municipalities and storage operators, for well location restrictions, for protection of water supplies, for well reporting requirements, for bonding and for criminal and civil penalties.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Further providing for requirements relating to voter identification.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Further providing for reports by police.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

In consolidated county assessment, further providing for exemptions from taxation.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Further providing for the Criminal Justice Enhancement Account.

Sponsor: Thomas Creighton

In development, further providing for definitions, for well permits and for well location restrictions; and providing for disposal of wastewater from oil and gas activities targeting unconventional shale formations and for cumulative impacts study.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Providing for punitive damages study; and imposing duties on the Insurance Commissioner.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Sponsor: Peter Daley

Further providing for conditions of deferral or exemption.

Sponsor: Jim Ferlo

In development, further providing for hydraulic fracturing chemical disclosure requirements.

Sponsor: Joseph Brennan

Establishing standards for preventing sudden cardiac arrest and death in student athletes; assigning duties to the Department of Health and the Department of Education; and imposing penalties.

Sponsor: William Adolph

In planning agencies, further providing for appointment, term and vacancy of planning commission members and for conduct of business of planning commission.

Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff

Further providing for inheritance tax.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

In juvenile matters, providing for the use of restraints on children during court proceedings.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

In sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from sales and use tax.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

Further providing for the definition of "municipal police officer."

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Further providing for creation of neighborhood improvement district.

Sponsor: Jay Costa

Designating a portion of State Route 955 in Lawrence Park Township, Erie County, as the Michael D. Crotty Memorial Parkway.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

Further providing for Office for Safe Schools.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Consolidating the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act; consolidating the Institutions of Purely Public Charity Act; and making related repeals.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Further providing for dogs pursuing, injuring or killing big game.

Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff

Designating the bridge carrying State Route 114 over Interstate 81 in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, as the Corporal Paul Walters Memorial Bridge.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Designating the bridge carrying State Route 45, crossing the Little Juniata River in Spruce Creek Township, Huntingdon County, as the SFC Sidney N. Hamer Memorial Bridge.

Sponsor: John Bear

Designating the bridge that crosses over the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River on State Route 2015, also known as Yellow Springs Drive, in Catharine Township and Williamsburg Borough, Blair County, as the Williamsburg Memorial Bridge.

Sponsor: Michael Fleck

Providing for open campus initiatives.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Providing for the establishment of standards for emergency towing and for towing rotation lists.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

Further providing for Category 3 slot machine license.

Sponsor: Angel Cruz

Further providing for original jurisdiction and venue in courts of common pleas; and providing for venue in personal injury actions against corporations and similar entities.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Commemorating June 7, 2012, as the "Battle of Midway Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

In administration and enforcement, further providing for prohibited acts and penalties.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Providing for contracting for State trooper services.

Sponsor: John Eichelberger

Providing for second class county real property assessment and tax elimination; and imposing duties on the Department of Revenue.

Sponsor: Nickolas Kotik

Providing for employment history review.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

In realty transfer tax, further providing for acquired company.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

Further providing for definitions and for administrative duties of board.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Making extensive substantive and editorial changes; and providing for imposition of discipline on additional grounds, for imposition of discipline on founded and indicated reports, for confidentiality, for subpoenas and for disposition of fees and fines collected.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

Designating August 25, 2012, as "Joseph 'Joe' R. Hartle, Jr., Day" at the Centre County Grange Fair.

Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff

Recognizing the Borough of Doylestown on the occasion of the 2012 Doylestown County Seat Bicentennial Celebration.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Honoring the Seton-La Salle Catholic High School Girls Basketball Team for winning the 2012 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class AA Title and for achieving an undefeated record for the season.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Further providing for definitions, for exemptions and for supplemental provisions and rules.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

Designating Grant Street from Main Street in Waynesboro Borough, Franklin County, to the borough line at Route 316 as the Staff Sergeant Richard J. Tieman Memorial Highway.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

In hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident license and fee exemptions for deployed Pennsylvania National Guard members.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Recognizing the month of May 2012 as "Beef Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Michele Brooks

Honoring Chris Doleman, National Football League defensive end and linebacker, on his election into the Professional Football Hall of Fame on February 4, 2012.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

In special licenses and permits, further providing for definitions and for exotic wildlife possession permits.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Commending the Port of Pittsburgh Commission on its 20th anniversary for its leadership in advocating for the passage of a 20-year capital improvement plan and urging the Congress of the United States to support a 20-year capital improvement plan which would improve the lock and dam infrastructure of the nation's inland waterway system.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

In divorce, further providing for equitable division of marital property.

Sponsor: Thomas Creighton

In registration of vehicles, further providing for use of farm vehicle plates.

Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf

Urging courts of common pleas to act on their statutory duty to review cemetery accounts.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Providing for Holocaust, genocide and human rights violations instruction.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Providing for industry partnership tax credits.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Further providing for distress in school districts of the first class.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Designating the week of May 21 through 27, 2012, as "Juror Appreciation Week" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Further providing for reinsurance credits.

Sponsor: Mike Stack

Further providing for distribution of unconventional gas well fee; providing for the establishment, implementation and administration of the Marcellus Shale Job Creation Tax Credit; and imposing additional duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.

Sponsor: Mike Carroll

Further providing for collection of court costs, restitution and fines by private collection agency.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Reenacting and amending the act of February 1, 1966 (1965 P.L.1656, No.581), known as The Borough Code.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Designating the bridge that carries State Route 66/28 over Redbank Creek between the Borough of South Bethlehem, Armstrong County, and the Borough of New Bethlehem, Clarion County, as the Sergeant Joseph M. Garrison Memorial Bridge.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Designating a bridge carrying U.S. Route 202 over the Neshaminy Creek in Doylestown Township, Bucks County, as the First Lieutenant Travis Lemma Manion Memorial Bridge.

Sponsor: Paul Clymer

Providing for municipal vehicle registration.

Sponsor: John Hornaman

Establishing the Pennsylvania Public School Construction Authority and the Pennsylvania Public School Construction Task Force; providing for their powers and duties; establishing the Public School Construction Reserve Fund, the Public School Building and Facility Adequacy Grant Program, a direct grant program and an interest subsidy program; and authorizing the issuance of bonds.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Establishing a Statewide academic scholarship program to be known as the Reliable Educational Assistance for College Hopefuls Scholarship for Education; and providing for the powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

In corporate net income tax, further providing for definitions and for imposition of tax; in procedure and administration, further providing for definitions, for petition for reassessment and for petition procedure; further providing for provisions relating to review by board; providing for review by Tax Review Tribunal; and establishing the Tax Review Tribunal and providing for its powers and duties.

Sponsor: Tony Payton

Further providing for annual registration fee for passenger cars; establishing the Transit Oriented Development Loan Fund; and imposing duties upon the Department of Community and Economic Development.

Sponsor: Tony Payton

Providing for county registration of motor vehicles.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Providing for the Returning Heroes Supplemental Tax Credit Program.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Urging the Congress of the United States to utilize findings compiled by the Oil and Gas Price Fraud Working Group to find a way to reduce the price of gasoline and diesel fuel in the United States.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Providing for restriction on use of Mansion of the Lieutenant Governor; and making an inconsistent repeal.

Sponsor: Thomas Creighton

Urging the Congress of the United States to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States for the states' consideration which provides that corporations are not persons under the laws of the United States or any of its jurisdictional subdivisions.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Authorizing counties to impose sales, use and occupancy taxes; and providing for the levying, assessment and collection of taxes and for the powers and duties of the Department of Community and Economic Development or any successor agency, the Department of Revenue and the State Treasurer.

Sponsor: Jim Ferlo

Establishing an emergency medical services memorial flag; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council and the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services in the Department of Health.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

In unconventional gas well fee, further providing for distribution of fee.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Providing for grants to municipal fire and emergency services organizations; and imposing a pyrotechnic public safety fee.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

In corporate net income, further providing for definitions and for imposition of tax.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for exemptions and special provisions.

Sponsor: Jim Cox

Recognizing the week of May 12 through 19, 2012, as "Armed Forces Week" in Pennsylvania and encouraging the observance of May 19, 2012, as "Armed Forces Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: William Adolph

Urging the reinstatement of the operation of the Pennsylvania State Police Aviation Patrol Unit IV at the Williamsport Regional Airport.

Sponsor: Scott Conklin

Honoring fallen firefighters Lieutenant Robert Neary and Daniel Sweeny of Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Edwin Erickson

Recognizing May 15, 2012, as the 150th anniversary of the creation of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and commending the employees of the USDA for their stewardship and productivity which is relied upon daily by the citizens of this Commonwealth.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

In development, further providing for use of safety devices.

Sponsor: Karen Boback

Urging the Congress of the United States and the United States Postal Service to reconsider the decision to close the Williamsport Processing and Delivery Facility located at 2901 Reach Road, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, thus saving jobs and continuing to maintain fast and efficient postal service to area residents and businesses that rely on this critical service.

Sponsor: Joseph Brennan

Amending the act of August 10, 1951 (P.L.1189, No.265), entitled, as amended, "An act regulating the appointment, promotion, suspension, reduction, removal and reinstatement of employes (except superintendents, assistant superintendents, inspectors, chief clerks and school guards) in bureaus of police in cities of the second class; and defining the powers and duties of civil service commissions in such cities for such purposes," further providing for qualifications for appointment in the competitive class of the civil service.

Sponsor: Jane Orie

Providing for older student protection; and imposing a penalty.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Recognizing and honoring the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Philadelphia and Susquehanna Valley in the month of October.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Providing for emergency care.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Redesignating a bridge in Irvona Borough, Clearfield County.

Sponsor: Michele Brooks

Proclaiming October 7, 2012, as "Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Consolidating the Long-Term Care Patient Access to Pharmaceuticals Act; further providing for declaration of policy, for definitions and for third-party drugs in long-term care facilities; and making a related repeal.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Recognizing and paying tribute to the important role the coal mining industry plays in the economy of this Commonwealth and recognizing 2011 as a year in which there were no coal mining fatalities in this Commonwealth and congratulating all those who contributed to this significant achievement.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Recognizing May 2012 as "Epilepsy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Jay Costa

Further providing for use of title.

Sponsor: William Adolph

Expanding the coverage of the act to relocated housing.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

Designating May 8, 2012, as "Alpha Phi Alpha Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

Further providing for definitions and for concurrent enrollment agreements; repealing provisions relating to charter schools; providing for charter school entities; and establishing the State Charter School Entity Assessment Fund.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

Recognizing the week of May 13 through 19, 2012, as "Food Allergy Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Designating the Claysville Interchange of Exit 6 on Interstate 70 in Washington County as the Sergeant Nathan P. Kennedy Memorial Interchange.

Sponsor: Timothy Solobay

Recognizing the month of May 2012 as "Arthritis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Designating the week of May 7 through 11, 2012, as "Teacher Appreciation Week" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: William Adolph

Further providing for methods of voter registration; providing for electronic voter registration application; and further providing for preparation and distribution of applications.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Recognizing the week of May 12 through 19, 2012, as "Armed Forces Week" in Pennsylvania and encouraging the observance of May 19, 2012, as "Armed Forces Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Designating May 2012 as "Epilepsy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: William Adolph

Recognizing the week of May 13 through 19, 2012, as "National Women's Health Week" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

Further providing for SURE system, for qualifications to register, for government agencies and for preparation and distribution of applications; providing for nomination petitions; and making related repeals.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Recognizing the week of May 19 through 25, 2012, as "National Safe Boating Week."

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Honoring the life of fallen Police Officer John David Dryer, who died in the line of duty on December 19, 2011, in East Washington Borough, Washington County.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Urging the Congress of the United States to support continued and increased importation of Canadian oil.

Sponsor: Michael Brubaker

Providing for the definition of "small business"; and further providing for indebtedness and for Second Stage Loan Program.

Sponsor: Jay Costa

Designating the month of May 2012 as "Older Americans Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Requiring the design and construction of certain State buildings to comply with specified energy and environmental building standards.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

Honoring the life and service of Jeffery A. Cole and extending condolences to his family and many colleagues.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Recognizing the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling organization on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of its founding.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

In professional employees, further providing for definitions and for duty to employ.

Sponsor: Garth Everett

Recognizing the month of May 2012 as "Bluegrass Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Scott Boyd

Recognizing the week of April 23 through 30, 2012, as "Noise Reduction Week" in Pennsylvania and April 25, 2012, as "Noise Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Designating May 5, 2012, as "Childhood Stroke Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Boscola

In assault, further providing for the offense of aggravated assault; in enforcement, further providing for interference with officers of the Pennsylvania Game Commission and of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission; providing for the offense of assaulting an officer; further providing for jurisdiction and penalties and for disposition of fines and penalties; and, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for killing game or wildlife to protect person, for unlawful importation of game or wildlife, for unlawful taking and possession of protected birds, for possession or interference with active nests or eggs of birds, for unlawful sale of protected birds and plumage and for hunting or furtaking prohibited while under influence of alcohol or controlled substance.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

Honoring Jacobus Franciscus "Jim" Thorpe by designating May 19, 2012, as "Jim Thorpe Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Joseph Brennan

Adopting a temporary rule of the Senate relating solely to amendments to the General Appropriation Bill and other appropriation bills for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012, including any amendments offered to or for supplemental appropriations for prior fiscal years.

Sponsor: Dominic Pileggi

Honoring and celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

In primary and election expenses, further providing for definitions and for reporting by candidate and political committees and other persons.

Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff

Honoring the life of Justice Frank J. Montemuro, Jr., 86, who died on March 29, 2012, in Newtown, Bucks County.

Sponsor: Louise Bishop

In airport operation and zoning, providing for rental vehicle fees and rental facility improvements.

Sponsor: Brian Ellis

Further providing for death action.

Sponsor: Patrick Browne

Recognizing the IM ABLE Foundation and its founder, Chris Kaag, for their efforts in encouraging people with disabilities to live active lifestyles.

Sponsor: Joseph Brennan

Designating the month of May 2012 as "Arthritis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Recognizing the month of May 2012 as "Sleep Apnea Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: John Wozniak

Designating April 28, 2012, as "Take It All Back Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone

Designating the week of May 6 through 12, 2012, as "Drinking Water Week" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Joseph Brennan

Commemorating the 257th anniversary of Pennsylvania's first militia law and designating May 1, 2012, as "National Guard Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Designating the month of May 2012 as "Lupus Awareness Month" and May 10, 2012, as "Lupus Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Matthew Baker

Recognizing the week of May 13 through 19, 2012, as "National Police Week" and May 7, 2012, as "Police Officers' Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsor: Lisa Baker

Mourning the loss of the Honorable Frank J. Montemuro, Jr., who died on March 29, 2012, in Newtown, Bucks County, at 86 years of age.

Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf

Providing for certification of chimney reliners by the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff

Declaring the week of April 30 through May 4, 2012, as "Pennsylvania Academic Competition Week" in Pennsylvania; and urging the Department of Education, local school districts and intermediate units to participate in the 21st annual Statewide Pennsylvania Academic Competition on May 4, 2012.

Sponsor: Stephen Barrar

In employees' retirement system, further defining "compensation"; further providing for retirement board; providing for tax qualification; and further providing for employees eligible for retirement allowances and for amount of retirement allowances.