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Track 5,595 bills from the Pennsylvania 2013 legislative session. 500 bills have passed. View Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Senate legislation, sponsors, and voting records.
Bills (2000)
Expressing condolences on the passing of Barbara Ann McCloskey, longtime resident of Norwood Borough, Delaware County.
Sponsor: Nicholas Miccarelli
Designating March 18, 2014, as "Pitt Day" in Pennsylvania and honoring Chancellor Nordenberg for his leadership of the University of Pittsburgh.
Sponsor: Sam Smith
Expressing condolences on the passing of Dawn Jones White, Prospect Park Borough, Delaware County.
Sponsor: Nicholas Miccarelli
Designating the month of January 2015 as "Learn a Snow Sport Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Sandra Major
In pupils and attendance, further providing for definitions and providing for children who are homeless or in dependent care, for free transportation for certain children and for timely graduation after experiencing an educational disruption.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
Further providing for spaying or neutering as condition for release of certain animals; and repealing certain provisions relating to sterilization of dogs and cats.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
Further providing for definitions and for unwanted telephone solicitation calls.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
Establishing the Identity Theft Prevention and Restoration Program.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
Recognizing November 10, 2014, as "Marine Corps Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the United States Marine Corps' 239th anniversary of its founding.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
Providing for the establishment, implementation and administration of a comprehensive retiree welfare-to-work mentoring program for certain individuals; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Department of Aging.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
In general provisions, further providing for applicability of local ordinances, regulations and building codes.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
In general provisions, further providing for applicability of local ordinances, regulations and building codes.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
In burglary and other criminal intrusion, further providing for the offense of criminal trespass; defining the offense of theft of secondary metal; prescribing penalties; and, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for Pennsylvania State Police and for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition.
Sponsor: Daryl Metcalfe
In mixed-use development tax credit, providing for tax credit certificate; imposing duties on Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency; and providing for claiming the tax credit, for use of tax credit, for pass-through entity and for administration.
Sponsor: Jay Costa
In assault, further providing for stalking; and, in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, providing for prohibited use of mobile tracking devices.
Sponsor: Jay Costa
Designating a bridge that carries State Route 153 over the Bennett Branch in Huston Township, Clearfield County, as the Huston Township Veterans Memorial Bridge; designating U.S. Route 219 in Johnsonburg Borough, Elk County, from the intersection of State Route 1009, Center Street, starting at roadway segment 0502 offset 0000 to the intersection of State Route 1009, Center Street, ending at roadway segment 0522 offset 1159, as the Veterans of Johnsonburg Bypass; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 1001 between Rhawn Street, 0100/0000 and Kendrick Street, 0100/2784 in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, as the Firefighter Daniel Sweeney Memorial Highway; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 611 between Maple Avenue and Meetinghouse Road, in Montgomery County, as the Lieutenant Joseph C. Park II Memorial Highway; designating a portion of State Route 272 in Lancaster County, south of State Route 372 and before Osceola Road, as the Staff Sergeant Keith A. Bennett Memorial Highway; designating a portion of U.S. Route 1, City Avenue in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties from its intersection with Presidential Boulevard to its intersection with Monument Road as Ed Bradley Way; providing for the redesignation of the Easton-Phillipsburg Toll Bridge operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission as the Sergeant William John Cahir Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of PA Route 191 in Washington Township, Northampton County, as the "World War II Homefront Heroes Highway"; renaming the Hokendauqua Bridge in Lehigh County as the Lieutenant Colonel Thomas J. Lynch Memorial Bridge; renaming the Main Street Bridge in Brockway Borough, Jefferson County, as the Ensign USN Connie Rita Esposito Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge carrying State Route 1008 known as Pompey Hill Road, over the Stonycreek River in Quemahoning and Stonycreek Townships, Somerset County, as the Private John W. Mostoller Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 271 over the South Branch Blacklick Creek, Nanty Glo Borough, Cambria County, as the Platoon Sergeant Alfred McCullough Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 181 over the Conewago Creek, between Newberry Township and East Manchester Township, York County, as the SP4 Randy Stephen Schell Memorial Bridge; and designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 144 in Centre County as the PFC Donald Ray Lucas Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Matthew Gabler
Authorizing the Treasury Department to process Supplemental Security Income State Supplement Payments for other states; providing for duties of the Treasury Department; and establishing the SSP Processing Account.
Sponsor: Steven Mentzer
In licenses and regulations relating to malt and brewed beverages, including manufacturers, further providing for responsible alcohol management.
Sponsor: Michael Regan
Further providing for definitions and for laws suspended during emergency assignments.
Sponsor: Harold James
In preemptions, providing for protection for victims of abuse or crime.
Sponsor: Todd Stephens
Further providing for educational improvement tax credit; and repealing provisions relating to educational opportunity scholarship tax credit; and, in city revitalization and improvement zones, further providing for definitions and for establishment of contracting authority.
Sponsor: Eli Evankovich
Further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of secretary and for report.
Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff
In pupils and attendance, further providing for home education program.
Sponsor: Mark Gillen
Establishing the Patient-Centered Medical Home Advisory Council; providing powers and duties of the council, the Department of Human Services; and providing for development of a plan to implement a Statewide medical home model.
Sponsor: Matthew Baker
Codifying the act of July 2, 2006 (P.L.292, No.65), known as the Organ and Bone Marrow Donor Act; further providing for applicability; and making a related repeal.
Sponsor: Robert Godshall
In school health services, providing for school access to emergency epinephrine.
Sponsor: Richard Stevenson
Further providing for title of act; providing for declaration of fiscal emergencies and receivership in municipalities; authorizing certain taxes; providing for disincorporation of municipalities and the establishment of unincorporated service districts; establishing the Unincorporated Service District Trust Fund; and making extensive amendments, additions and editorial changes.
Sponsor: Chris Ross
In enforcement, further providing for powers and duties of waterways conservation officers and deputies and for powers and duties of enforcement officers.
Sponsor: Dan Moul
Providing for certain limitations on residential care provider contracts; and prohibiting Commonwealth agencies from entering into agreements that provide housing at State-owned facilities to unaccompanied alien children.
Sponsor: Daryl Metcalfe
In general provision, providing for construction; and in particular rights and immunities, further providing for required disclosures in connection with rental-purchase agreement and for lessee's right to acquire ownership.
Sponsor: Ron Marsico
Providing for prescription drug monitoring; creating the ABC-MAP Board; establishing the Achieving Better Care by Monitoring All Prescriptions Program; and providing for unlawful acts and penalties.
Sponsor: Patricia Vance
Further providing for establishment of rentals and selection of tenants; and providing for veteran preferences.
Sponsor: Vincent Hughes
In fees, further providing for nuclear facility and transport fees.
Sponsor: Gene Yaw
Further providing for schedule of compensation and for use of savings.
Sponsor: Marguerite Quinn
In the Governor and disaster emergencies, further providing for general authority of Governor; providing for disaster emergency assistance; and establishing the Public Disaster Assistance Grant Program.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
In licensing of drivers, further providing for occupational limited license; in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for grading and for prior offenses; and, in enforcement, further providing for reports by courts.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
Further providing for pooled trusts for persons with disabilities.
Sponsor: Jay Costa
Imposing duties on lessees of oil and natural gas leases; and providing for the recording of surrender documents from oil and natural gas leases and of affidavits of termination, expiration or cancellation.
Sponsor: Tina Pickett
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in financial responsibility, providing for neighborhood electric vehicles; in special vehicles and pedestrians, providing for operation of pedalcycles with electric assist; and, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for operation of vehicle without official certificate of inspection.
Sponsor: Michael Fleck
Requiring a hospital to provide notice to a patient of the patient's outpatient status, and the impact of the outpatient status on insurance coverage.
Sponsor: Stanley Saylor
Further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Karen Boback
Providing for operators of unconventional wells to make certain reports to the Department of Environmental Protection; imposing duties on the department; and repealing provisions in Title 58 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
Sponsor: Tina Pickett
In veterans' pensions and benefits, further providing for paralyzed veteran's pension.
Sponsor: Robert Robbins
Providing for the definition of "time and materials"; and further providing for procedures for registration as a contractor and for home improvement contracts.
Sponsor: Thomas Killion
In administration, further providing for assessment for regulatory expenses upon public utilities; in responsible utility customer protection, further providing for definitions, for cash deposits and household information requirements, for payment agreements, for termination of utility service, for reconnection of service, for late payment charge waiver and for complaints filed with commission, providing for public utility duties, further providing for automatic meter readings, for reporting to General Assembly and Governor, for nonapplicability and for construction and providing for expiration; in natural gas competition, further providing for requirements for natural gas suppliers; and, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for requirements for electric generation suppliers.
Sponsor: Robert Godshall
Amending the title of the act; and further providing for medical foods insurance coverage, for cost-sharing provisions, for regulations and for applicability.
Sponsor: Dan Truitt
Further providing for confidentiality issues in the areas of attorney-client privilege and for counseling of sexually violent predators.
Sponsor: Frank Farry
In special vehicles and pedestrians, providing for regulation and operation of neighborhood electric vehicles.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
In economic development financing strategy, further providing for definitions; establishing the Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission; in small business first, further providing for definitions, for fund and accounts, for department responsibilities, for capital development loans, for EDA loans, for loans in distressed communities, for pollution prevention assistance loans, and for export financing loans; providing for delegation; and further providing for reporting and inspection; in machinery and equipment loans, further providing for definitions, for establishment, for eligibility for loans and terms and conditions, for application and administration, for powers of secretary, for reporting and inspection, for nondiscrimination, for conflict of interest, for reports to General Assembly and for guidelines; providing for the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Program; in Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, providing for general provisions, for Pennsylvania Industrial Development Program and transfer of loans; repealing certain provisions of the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Act; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Duane Milne
Requiring the disclosure of mobile communications tracking information; and providing for immunity.
Sponsor: Randy Vulakovich
In preliminary provisions, providing for employment history review and for electronic public safety and criminal justice information; in certification of teachers, further providing for continuing professional development; providing for baccalaureate certification basic skills; and further providing for Pennsylvania School Leadership Standards.
Sponsor: Michael Tobash
Further providing for definitions, for initiation of action, for appointment of conservator, for powers and duties of conservator, for incurring indebtedness and for sale of property.
Sponsor: John Taylor
Further providing for potential pollution.
Sponsor: Marcia Hahn
Requiring health care facilities to disseminate information relating to pertussis education; and imposing a duty on the Department of Health.
Sponsor: Mario Scavello
Further providing for disposition of abandoned personal property.
Sponsor: Scott Petri
Providing for the testing of new, environmentally beneficial and energy efficient technologies within various State agencies.
Sponsor: Ron Miller
Further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
Further providing for basic and continuing education programs for tax collectors; providing for criminal history record information; and further providing for notice of taxes and for deputy tax collectors.
Sponsor: Mario Scavello
Further providing for definitions, for license required, for the licensing agency and its functions, for powers and functions of board, for qualifications for license, for procedures for licensing, for reciprocity and for reinstatement of license; providing for nomenclature; and further providing for penalties, for license renewal and records and fees and for unlawful practice.
Sponsor: Charles McIlhinney
In senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Michele Brooks
Modernizing the law on corporations and unincorporated associations by doing the following: Adding provisions applicable to associations generally on names, mergers, interest exchanges, conversions, divisions, domestications and registration of foreign associations to do business. Extensively revising preliminary provisions on general provisions, entities generally, entity transactions and foreign associations. As to business corporations, extensively revising: preliminary provisions on definitions, equitable relief and applicability; general incorporation provisions on names, articles of incorporation, applicability and notice to demand payment; management and ownership provisions on shareholder action; fundamental change provisions on omissions, termination, de facto transaction, proposals, special treatment of shares, submission of matters to shareholders, liabilities, merger, share exchange, sale of assets, division, conversion, voluntary dissolution and winding up; nonstock corporation provisions on application; statutory close corporation provisions on application; registered corporation provisions on call of special meetings of shareholders, shareholder transactions and management adoption of merger plans; management corporation provisions on application and bylaw and fundamental change procedures; professional corporation provisions on application and corporate name; insurance corporation provisions on application; benefit corporation provisions on applicability and election of status; and foreign business corporation provisions on admission, excluded activities, names, commencing business, certificates of authority, termination, address change after withdrawal, name registration, penalties, powers and duties, registered offices and domestication. As to nonprofit corporations, extensively revising: general provisions on definitions and applicability; incorporation provisions on corporate name, changes and reservation; management and ownership provisions on action; fundamental change provisions on filed plans, statement of termination, proposal of fundamental transactions, authorization, plans, notice, procedure, foreign corporations, articles, filing, effectiveness, resulting effect, merger, voluntary transfer of assets, division and conversion; and foreign nonprofit corporate provisions on admission, excluded activities, names, commencing business, certificates of authority, organic change, termination, address change after withdrawal, name registration, penalties, powers and duties, registered offices and domestication. As to cooperative corporations, extensively revising workers cooperative corporation provisions on definitions, nature and articles and terminating provisions on generation choices for customers of electric cooperatives. As to partnerships and limited liability companies, extensively revising: registered limited liability partnership provisions on name and foreign partnerships; limited partnership provisions on definitions, name, cancellation of certificate, merger and consolidation, nonjudicial dissolution, division and foreign limited partnerships; and limited liability company provisions on definitions, name, election, merger and consolidation, division and foreign companies. As to unincorporated associations, extensively revising: preliminary provisions on definitions; and professional associations provisions on applicability. As to business trusts, extensively revising provisions on creation, status and termination, on documentation and on foreign business trusts. In names: as to fictitious names, further providing for scope and registration; and as to corporate and associational names, further providing for a register and for decennial filings. Making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Michael Turzai
Providing for the State Geospatial Coordinating Board.
Sponsor: John Gordner
In neighborhood blight and reclamation and revitalization, further providing for definitions, for asset attachment, for duty of out-of-State owners of property in this Commonwealth and for duty of association and trust owners.
Sponsor: Kurt Masser
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of drivers, further providing for examination of applicant for driver's license; and in commercial drivers, further providing for requirement for commercial driver's license.
Sponsor: Mark Keller
Requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to receive approval from the General Assembly for a State plan to regulate carbon dioxide emissions for existing stationary sources prior to submitting the State plan to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
Sponsor: Pam Snyder
In child protective services, further providing for persons required to report suspected child abuse, for reporting procedure, for confidentiality of reports, for release of information in confidential reports, for information relating to prospective child-care personnel, for information relating to family day-care home residents and for information relating to other persons having contact with children; providing for continued employment or participation in program, activity or service and for certification compliance; making a conforming amendment to Title 42; providing for a study on employment bans for those having contact with children; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Dan Moul
Authorizing the Department of Aging to license and inspect community adult respite services programs; defining "community adult respite service providers"; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Department of Aging.
Sponsor: Chris Ross
In wiretapping and electronic surveillance, providing for administrative subpoena; and further providing for civil action.
Sponsor: Richard Saccone
Amending the act of July 2, 2014 (P.L.881, No.100), entitled "An act authorizing the Department of General Services to survey certain lands and buildings situate partly in the City of Harrisburg and partly in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County; authorizing the Department of Transportation, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to East Liberty Development Corporation certain lands and improvements situate in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County; authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Governor, to grant and convey, at a price to be determined through a competitive bid process, certain lands, buildings and improvements situate in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and the Borough of Pine Grove, Schuylkill County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor to remove and release the restrictive use covenants imposed on certain real property situate in the Borough of Blossburg, Tioga County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Labor and Industry and the Governor, to grant and convey to the Coatesville Area Senior Center, or its successors or assigns, certain lands, buildings and improvements situate in the City of Coatesville, Chester County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the Philadelphia Technician Training School certain lands situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Governor, to grant and convey to Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society certain lands situate in the Borough of Waterford, Erie County; authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of Millersville University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education and the Governor, to grant and convey to Penn Manor School District certain lands situate in the Borough of Millersville, Lancaster County, and further authorizing and directing the Department of General Services to accept, in exchange, a conveyance of certain lands situate in the Borough of Millersville, Lancaster County, from the Penn Manor School District; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to remove and release the restrictive use and reversionary convenants imposed on certain real property situate in the City of Scranton, Lackawanna County; partially removing and releasing restrictive use covenants on certain lands situate in Benner Township, Centre County; and authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Attorney General and the concurrence of the Department of Environmental Protection, to lease to the City of Philadelphia land within the bed of the Delaware River within the City of Philadelphia," reenacting provisions authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Governor, to grant and convey to the Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society certain lands, known as Washington Monument Park, Judson House and Fort LeBoeuf Museum, situate in the Borough of Waterford, Erie County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Environmental Protection and the Governor, to grant and convey to Centura Development Co., Inc. a vacant parcel of land situate in Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the Erie Convention Center Authority, or its assigns, an ingress and egress easement from lands of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at the Warner Theater Historical Site situate in the City of Erie, Erie County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to East Allen Township, or its assigns, certain lands situate in the Township of East Allen, Northampton County; and authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Agriculture and the Governor, to grant and convey to D&I Silica LLC, or its assigns, an egress easement through lands of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania situate in the Township of Tunkhannock, County of Wyoming.
Sponsor: Curtis Sonney
In child protective services, further providing for exchange of information.
Sponsor: Robert Mensch
Further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
In general provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for obedience to authorized persons directing traffic; and providing for drivers of certified escort vehicles; in other required equipment, further providing for identification of certain vehicles; and, in size, weight and load, further providing for scope and application of chapter and for conditions of permits and security for damages.
Sponsor: David Argall
Providing for revictimization relief.
Sponsor: Robert Tomlinson
In source selection and contract formation, further providing for competitive sealed proposals; providing for investment activities in Iran; and imposing civil penalties.
Sponsor: George Dunbar
Designating the Philadelphia family court building in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, as the Chief Justice Ron Castille Center for Family Justice.
Sponsor: John Taylor
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance committee to study and report on the extent of competition in this Commonwealth's communications industry and the impact of the transition to new technologies on the availability and affordability of clear and reliable voice service for all Pennsylvanians.
Sponsor: Sheryl Delozier
Further providing for title of act, for short title, for definitions and for repeal.
Sponsor: Robert Tomlinson
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: Dominic Pileggi
Designating the month of November 2014 as "COPD Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Matthew Baker
Providing for release of information by coroners and medical examiners.
Sponsor: Eli Evankovich
Urging the President and the Congress of the United States to publicly denounce the crimes against humanity occurring in Iraq and to take prudent action to protect Iraqi Christians and other religious minorities from persecution from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Urging the Congress of the United States to recognize the severe threat that the Ebola outbreak in West Africa poses to populations, governments and economies throughout the world, including the United States, and increase efforts to contain and eradicate this disease.
Sponsor: Justin Simmons
Urging the Department of Transportation to change its policy on the documentation required for a name change to a driver's license or identification card.
Sponsor: Eli Evankovich
Extensively revising the Uniform Arbitration Act; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Glen Grell
Recognizing February 10, 2014, as the 60th anniversary of the addition of the words "under God" to the Pledge of Allegiance of the United States.
Sponsor: John McGinnis
Regulating navigators and assisters in the education and promotion of health insurance exchanges.
Sponsor: John Eichelberger
In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of cruelty to animals.
Sponsor: John Maher
Further providing for flood insurance education and information.
Sponsor: Tina Pickett
In State System of Higher Education, further providing for project contracts.
Sponsor: Dan Truitt
Further providing for appropriation for and limitation on redevelopment assistance capital projects and for administration of redevelopment assistance capital projects; and providing for lobbying.
Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff
Further providing for definitions, for powers of board, for issuance and renewal of certificates and for permitted practices.
Sponsor: Curtis Sonney
In proceedings prior to petition to adopt, further providing for hearing, for alternative procedure for relinquishment and for grounds for involuntary termination; and in adoption, further providing for definitions, for filing information with registry and for original birth record.
Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff
In casualty insurance, providing for pharmaceutical coverage for oral anticancer medications; and providing for medical professional liability reciprocal exchange-to-stock conversion.
Sponsor: Warren Kampf
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue of student suicide in higher education, to establish an advisory committee to conduct a thorough and comprehensive analysis of the underlying causes of student suicide and to report to the Senate with its findings and recommendations.
Sponsor: Vincent Hughes
Further providing for application for compensation and for Commonwealth indebtedness.
Sponsor: Neal Goodman
Providing for nonresident pharmacies.
Sponsor: Robert Kauffman
In creation, alteration and termination of planned communities, further providing for voting and proxies.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
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, 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 repealing certain provisions of the Public School Code of 1949 and sales and use tax provisions of the Tax Reform Code of 1971.
Sponsor: David Argall
Urging the Congress of the United States to defeat S. 2159 and H.R. 4301, which prohibit states from authorizing and conducting Internet gaming.
Sponsor: Michael Sturla
In assault, further providing for the offense of harassment.
Sponsor: Ron Marsico
Recognizing November 10, 2014, as "Marine Corps Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the United States Marine Corps' 239th anniversary.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Designating November 3, 2014, as "Veterans, Record Your Discharge Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff
Recognizing November 18, 2014, as "National Memory Screening Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mark Cohen
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study, in consultation with an advisory committee, the issue of truancy and school dropout prevention in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff
Designating the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "Respiratory Care Week" in Pennsylvania and commending respiratory therapists for their outstanding contributions to health care.
Sponsor: William Adolph
Designating the month of November 2014 as "Adoption Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, and expressing strong support for the policies and peaceful democratic processes set forth to allow for the reunification of Germany.
Sponsor: Carl Metzgar
Designating October 25, 2014, as "Make a Difference Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
In grants to fire companies and volunteer services, further providing for award of grants.
Sponsor: Jerome Knowles
Honoring all Pennsylvania veterans who served during war and peace on the occasion of Veterans Day, November 11, 2014.
Sponsor: Richard Stevenson
Designating the month of November 2014 as "Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Justin Simmons
Designating the week of October 20 through 24, 2014, as "Juvenile Detention Centers and Alternative Programs Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Randy Vulakovich
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the unifying convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
Sponsor: Richard Kasunic
Honoring the 223rd birthday of the United States Constitutional Bill of Rights on December 15, 2014.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Authorizing assessments for energy improvements in areas designated by municipalities; and imposing a fee.
Sponsor: Matthew Smith
Designating November 2014 as "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness and Education Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Stephen Samuelson
Providing for the offense of strangulation.
Sponsor: Rebecca Corbin
Encouraging support for pediatric brain tumor research.
Sponsor: Paul Clymer
Recognizing October 15, 2014, as "Pennsylvania Career Development Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
In prices of milk, further providing for terms and method of payment.
Sponsor: John Lawrence
Designating October 23, 2014, as "Lights on Afterschool Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Katharine Watson
Recognizing October 29, 2014, as the 153rd Anniversary of the 97th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment being commissioned into service by Governor Andrew Curtain to preserve and protect the Union during the Civil War.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
Further providing for the title of the act, for definitions and for sexual assault evidence collection program; and providing for rights of sexual assault victims.
Sponsor: Brendan Boyle
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the the Homeowners Association of Philadelphia.
Sponsor: Michael O'Brien
Further providing for newborn child screening and follow-up program.
Sponsor: Angel Cruz
Designating the month of November 2014 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Robert Matzie
Recognizing the month of October 2014 as "American Pharmacists Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Shirley Kitchen
In sentencing, providing for sentencing for offenses involving online impersonation.
Sponsor: Katharine Watson
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to review the Commonwealth's program of providing intervention for young athletes who sustain a brain injury, as required under the Safety in Youth Sports Act.
Sponsor: Richard Stevenson
Recognizing the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "National Massage Therapy Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
Designating the week of October 13 through 19, 2014, as "No Place for Hate Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
Designating October 23, 2014, as "Lights on Afterschool Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: John Yudichak
Recognizing the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "National Chemistry Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Recognizing October 21, 2014, as "Biomedical Research Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Honoring the life and legacy of former White House Press Secretary James Scott Brady, Sr., and extending condolences to his family and friends.
Sponsor: Madeleine Dean Cunnane
Designating the month of November 2014 as "Infant Safe Sleep Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Garth Everett
Urging Governor Tom Corbett to terminate the 3rd party emergency dispatch pilot program on behalf of the Commonwealth's towing companies, towers and first responders.
Sponsor: Stephen Barrar
Extending condolences and honoring the life contributions of Richard Mellon Scaife, political activist, philanthropist and owner and publisher of all of the Trib Total Media Publications, who lost his life to cancer on July 4, 2014.
Sponsor: Timothy Krieger
Designating the week of October 25 through November 1, 2014, as "Pennsylvania Education for Youth Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week."
Sponsor: Robert Mensch
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: Warren Kampf
Designating November 11, 2014, as "Main Street Lehigh Valley Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lisa Boscola
Urging the Auditor General, with the assistance of the City Controller of Philadelphia, to conduct a forensic audit of the School District of Philadelphia to provide a greater degree of transparency into the district's finances, particularly the expenditure of Federal, State and city funding and to require a report disseminating the findings of the audit.
Sponsor: Angel Cruz
Declaring it to be in the interest of the citizens of this Commonwealth for the Department of Environmental Protection to make full use of available technology to preserve clean drinking water, guarantee public safety and minimize environmental impacts associated with Pennsylvania's production of oil and natural gas.
Sponsor: Matthew Smith
Recognizing Rolling Thunder Incorporated's effort to prominently place a prisoners of war/missing in action chair of honor in the Main Capitol Rotunda area during the days surrounding National POW/MIA Recognition Day and Veteran's Day.
Sponsor: Robert Mensch
Designating October 24, 2014, as "Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the more than 700 licensed acupuncturists in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
Honoring the life of former Senator Mike Waugh and extending condolences to his family.
Sponsor: Joseph Scarnati
Designating October 2014 as "National Physical Therapy Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Christine Tartaglione
Designating the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "Brachial Plexus Injury Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Christine Tartaglione
Providing for procedures regarding the request and dispensation of lethal medication to patients seeking to die in a dignified and humane manner, for duties of attending physicians, for duties of consulting physicians, for insurance or annuity policies; imposing duties on the Department of Health; providing for immunities and for attorney fees; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Mark Rozzi
Designating the week of October 19 through 26, 2014, as "Homeless Children's Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Wayne Fontana
Designating the month of November 2014 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Richard Alloway
Designating the month of November 2014 as "Epilepsy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Sean Wiley
Designating the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "Respiratory Care Week" in Pennsylvania and commending respiratory therapists for their outstanding contributions to health care.
Sponsor: Richard Alloway
Further providing for deposits into merchandise trust funds; providing for price and description reports; and further providing for payments from merchandise trust funds, for filing of financial reports and for penalty.
Sponsor: Edwin Erickson
Further providing for assistance to volunteer fire companies, ambulance service and rescue squads; and making a related repeal.
Sponsor: Robert Mensch
Recognizing the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "National Teen Driver Safety Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Katharine Watson
Expressing concern that a cement manufacturing plant funded by the Province of Quebec will negatively impact the cement manufacturing industry in Pennsylvania and urging Ambassador Michael Froman, the United States Trade Representative, to review the funding for possible violations of international trade rules.
Sponsor: Juliann Harhart
Recognizing the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "Safe Schools Week 2014" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
Designating October 2014 as "Down Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Martin Causer
Designating the month of November 2014 as "Commonwealth Hunters Recognition Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Designating the month of November 2014 as "Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and commending the work of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.
Sponsor: Richard Stevenson
Honoring the life and career of Joseph "Butter" Tamburro, WDAS radio personality, civil rights leader and Philadelphia icon, and extending condolences to his family.
Sponsor: Cherelle Parker
Recognizing and honoring Bernard Hopkins for his achievements and contributions to the sport of boxing and for his philanthropic efforts benefiting Philadelphia youth.
Sponsor: Martin Flynn
Expressing condolences on the death of Edwin Jeffrey "Lance" Wentzel, member of the Youngwood Volunteer Fire Department, who died in the line of duty on March 22, 2014.
Sponsor: Timothy Krieger
Providing for an impact fee for pipelines of natural gas or oil; establishing a fund; and imposing powers and duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
Honoring the life and career of Dr. Happy Fernandez, a prominent leader, educator and community activist in Philadelphia and extending condolences to her family.
Sponsor: Cherelle Parker
Providing for the Early Childhood Vision Care Education Program and for powers and duties of the Department of Health.
Sponsor: Kathy Rapp
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Archives Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Paul Clymer
Recognizing October 11, 2014, in remembrance of the 130th birthday of former first lady Anna Eleanor Hall Roosevelt, wife of our 32nd President, Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Sponsor: Michael McGeehan
Further providing for definitions; and providing for State Construction Notices Directory, for failure to file notice of furnishing, for notice of commencement and notice of furnishing, for notice of completion for informational purposes, for notice and for prohibition.
Sponsor: Thomas Killion
Further providing for security freeze.
Sponsor: Stephen Barrar
In ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for restricted activities and for statement of financial interests; prescribing penalties; in lobbying disclosure, further providing for definitions and for reporting; and, in Turnpike Commission standards of conduct, further providing for code of conduct.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
In prohibitions, penalties and enforcement, further providing for political activity.
Sponsor: Kurt Masser
Recognizing and honoring the seven Commonwealth recipients of the 2014 National Healthy School Award.
Sponsor: Cherelle Parker
Commemorating December 7, 2014, as "Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day."
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Establishing guidelines and procedures governing certain investigations of correctional officers; authorizing certain civil suits by correctional officers; and providing for impact of collective bargaining agreements and for summary suspensions.
Sponsor: David Argall
Further providing for registration of charitable organizations, financial reports, fees and failure to file.
Sponsor: David Reed
In suspension of business - involuntary dissolutions, further providing for definitions, for injunctions and orders, for fraudulent transfers prior to petition and for voidable preferences and liens.
Sponsor: Eli Evankovich
Replacing the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission with the Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth; and providing for Federal delegation.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
In general provisions, providing for the Dual Enrollment Expansion Task Force.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
Further providing for definitions, for enforcement of lien, for notice and for limitation on liability of owner.
Sponsor: Robert Robbins
Authorizing certain financial institutions to conduct savings promotion raffles; and providing for enforcement by the Department of Banking and Securities.
Sponsor: Rosemary Brown
Designating October 17, 2014, as "St. Anthony School Programs Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michael Turzai
Further providing for the definitions of "emergency vehicle" and "fire department vehicle"; and further providing for requirement for commercial driver's license.
Sponsor: Scott Petri
Congratulating Pennsylvania wrestlers for their performance in the USA Wrestling 2014 Asics National Open Championships.
Sponsor: John Taylor
Designating the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "Youth Violence Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michelle Brownlee
Establishing the Pennsylvania Grade Crude Development Advisory Council; and providing for duties of the Pennsylvania Grade Crude Development Advisory Council and the Department of Environmental Protection and for administrative support.
Sponsor: Scott Hutchinson
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Blindness Awareness Month" and designating October 15, 2014, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Jerry Stern
Designating the week of October 20 through 24, 2014, as "Juvenile Detention Centers and Alternative Programs Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Ron Miller
In municipal authorities, further providing for money of authority.
Sponsor: Joseph Emrick
Recognizing and honoring Michele A. Roberts on her election as the new Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association.
Sponsor: Cherelle Parker
Honoring the life and service of Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille upon his retirement from the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Kate Harper
Extending benefits to paramedics.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Honoring the Honorable Judge Jacquelyn Frazier-Lyde on her induction to the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame as the first-ever female inductee.
Sponsor: Vanessa Brown
Recognizing October 2014 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and recognizing October 17, 2014, as "National Mammography Day" in Pennsylvania to promote awareness of breast cancer issues and encourage women and men to take action to protect themselves against breast cancer.
Sponsor: Maria Donatucci
In residual waste, further providing for transportation of residual waste; and abrogating a regulation.
Sponsor: Edwin Erickson
Providing for the Work Experience for High School Graduates with Disabilities Act; imposing duties on the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation; and providing for appropriations.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Defining "out-of-State recreational vehicle dealer"; further defining "recreational vehicle show"; and further providing for grounds for disciplinary proceedings and for requirements for out-of-State recreational vehicle dealers for recreational vehicle shows, recreational vehicle off-premise sales, recreational exhibitions and recreational vehicle rallies.
Sponsor: John Gordner
Recognizing the week of October 20 through 24, 2014, as "National Medical Assistants Recognition Week" in Pennsylvania and celebrating the important healing and care done by medical assistants in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Maria Donatucci
Providing for revictimization relief.
Sponsor: Michael Vereb
In long-term care patient access to pharmaceuticals, further providing for assisted living residence and personal care home.
Sponsor: Patricia Vance
Designating the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "Lead Poisoning Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Richard Mirabito
Further providing for windshield obstructions and wipers.
Sponsor: Marcia Hahn
In preemptions, providing for protection for victims of abuse or crime; in neighborhood blight reclamation and revitalization, establishing a grant program for municipalities to establish code enforcement programs and hire code enforcement personnel; providing for powers and duties of the Department of Community and Economic Development; and providing for imposition of a surcharge.
Sponsor: Ted Harhai
Urging the Congress of the United States, the Department of Defense and the Base Realignment and Closure Commission to take every action necessary to protect existing military bases in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Recognizing November 14, 2014, as "World Diabetes Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Donna Oberlander
Amending the act of July 25, 1973 (P.L.217, No.53), entitled "An act authorizing cities of the first class and second class to invest all funds received and deposited with the city treasurer in certain commercial paper under certain terms and conditions," providing for investment of public corporation or authority funds.
Sponsor: Dominic Pileggi
Recognizing the month of November 2014 as "National Epilepsy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Ryan Bizzarro
In the city treasurer, further providing for depositories of city funds entrusted to the treasurer by city council.
Sponsor: Ryan Mackenzie
In administration and miscellaneous provisions, further providing for the Public School Employees' Retirement Board; and, in administration, funds, accounts, general provisions, further providing for the State Employees' Retirement Board.
Sponsor: Erin Molchany
Establishing the Ready to Succeed Scholarship Program; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency and the Department of Education.
Sponsor: Kim Ward
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Meet the Blind Month" in Pennsylvania, and recognizing October 15, 2014, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michelle Brownlee
Further providing for definitions and for child identification, assessment and tracking system.
Sponsor: Justin Simmons
Authorizing the Treasury Department to process supplemental Security Income state supplement payments for other states; providing for duties of the Treasury Department; and establishing the SSP Processing Account.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
In child protective services, further providing for definitions and for exclusions from child abuse.
Sponsor: David Argall
Designating the week of October 13 through 17, 2014, as "No Place for Hate Week" in Pennsylvania and commending the Anti-Defamation League for its outstanding efforts to promote peace, brotherhood and goodwill.
Sponsor: Dan Frankel
Providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2014-2015; itemizing public improvement projects, furniture and equipment projects, transportation assistance projects, redevelopment assistance capital projects, flood control projects, Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund projects, Environmental Stewardship Fund projects, State forestry bridge projects, Motor License Fund projects and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission projects, to be constructed, acquired or assisted by the Department of General Services, the Department of Community and Economic Development, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of Transportation, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, together with their estimated financial costs; authorizing the incurring of debt without the approval of the electors for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed, acquired or assisted by the Department of General Services, the Department of Community and Economic Development, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Transportation or the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission; authorizing the use of current revenue for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed, acquired or assisted by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources or the Department of Transportation stating the estimated useful life of the projects; and providing for an exemption and for limitation on certain capital projects.
Sponsor: William Adolph
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Leanna Washington
Designating the week of October 12 through 18, 2014, as "Credit Union Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: John Eichelberger
Further providing for the offense of endangering welfare of children.
Sponsor: Robert Kauffman
Designating October 9, 2014, as "PANDAS Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to inform and bring greater awareness of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) to the general public and medical community.
Sponsor: Tina Davis
Providing for school district budgets and union contracts to be posted.
Sponsor: Bradley Roae
In orphans' court divisions, further providing for nonmandatory exercise of jurisdiction through orphans' court division; in wills, further providing for rules of interpretation; in dispositions independent of letters, family exemption, probate of wills and grant of letters, providing for submission to jurisdiction; in administration and personal representatives, further providing for continuation of business and for incorporation of estate's business; in accounts and distribution, further providing for determination of title to decedent's interest in real estate; in health care, further providing for authority of health care agent and for relation of health care agent to court-appointed guardian and other agents; in powers of attorney, further providing for general provisions, for form of power of attorney, for implementation of power of attorney, for durable powers of attorney and for account; providing for jurisdiction and venue; in estates, further providing for release or disclaimer of powers or interests; in estates, providing for release of powers and interests and disclaimer of powers; providing for powers of appointment; in trusts, further providing for nonjudicial settlement agreements - UTC 111, for representation of parties in interest in general, for division of trusts, for resignation of trustee and filing resignation, for duty to inform and report, for limitation of action against trustee and for powers, duties and liabilities identical with personal representatives; codifying provisions of the Charitable Instruments Act of 1971; in principal and income, further providing for charitable trusts; and making a related repeal.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
In Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, further providing for general powers of board and for enforcement; and, in licenses and regulations relating to liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for license fees, for revocation and suspension of licenses and fines and for penalties.
Sponsor: Bernie O'Neill
In falsification and intimidation, further providing for the offenses of impersonating a public servant and for impersonating a notary public or a holder of a professional or occupational license; in general provisions, providing for the definition of "ignition interlock limited license"; in licensing of drivers, further providing for occupational limited license and providing for ignition interlock limited license; in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for ignition interlock and for prior appeals; and, in other required equipment, further providing for visual and audible signals on emergency vehicles.
Sponsor: Doyle Heffley
Urging the Commonwealth to upgrade its broadband communications network for use by the private and public sectors in the Northern Tier of this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Michael Hanna
Amending Titles 24 (Education), 71 (State Government) and 72 (Taxation and Fiscal Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statues, further providing for actuarial cost method and for administrative duties of board; providing for taxpayer protection; and making a related repeal.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
Requiring the design, construction and renovation of certain State-owned or State-leased buildings to comply with specified energy and environmental building standards; and providing for the powers and duties of the Department of General Services.
Sponsor: Kate Harper
Requiring the use of steel products made in the United States.
Sponsor: Frank Burns
Honoring the life and legacy of Tony Auth, a resident of Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Timothy Briggs
Further providing for definitions; and providing for nonmunicipal police extraterritorial jurisdiction for purposes of municipal police jurisdiction.
Sponsor: Ron Marsico
In public assistance, further providing for determination of need.
Sponsor: Madeleine Dean Cunnane
In charter schools, further providing for funding for charter schools.
Sponsor: Joseph Emrick
Encouraging the medical community of this Commonwealth to help raise awareness of unethical organ transplant practices in China.
Sponsor: Matthew Baker
Designating October 24, 2014, as "Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the more than 700 licensed acupuncturists in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Further providing for examination of applicant for driver's license.
Sponsor: Ryan Bizzarro
Recognizing the month of October 2014 as "Health Literacy Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Marcia Hahn
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Pennsylvania's Promise for Children Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Phyllis Mundy
Directing the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the Capitol Preservation Committee, to prominently place a prisoners of war/missing in action chair of honor in the Main Capitol Rotunda area during the days surrounding National POW/MIA Recognition Day and Veteran's Day and in other appropriate House of Representatives locations as deemed appropriate by the Chief Clerk during the remainder of the year.
Sponsor: Stephen Barrar
In pupils and attendance, further providing for penalties for violations of compulsory attendance requirements.
Sponsor: Mark Gillen
Honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation's Vietnam War veterans and recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
Sponsor: Seth Grove
Providing for emergency service system billing.
Sponsor: Bernie O'Neill
Providing for administration of epinephrine auto-injectors by school bus drivers.
Sponsor: Justin Simmons
In bonds and recognizances, amending provisions relating to professional bondsmen; and providing for authorization to conduct business within each county, for forfeited undertaking and for private cause of action.
Sponsor: Richard Alloway
Honoring the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity for 100 years of brotherhood, scholarship and service.
Sponsor: Jordan Harris
Honoring the Washington and Jefferson College football team for earning its 700th all-time win in program history.
Sponsor: Brandon Neuman
Recognizing October 11, 2014, as the "Day of the Girl" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Maria Donatucci
Designating the month of November 2014 as "Childhood Brain Stem Glioma Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to inform the public about childhood brain stem glioma; and designating November 11, 2014, as "Jax Stone Day" in Pennsylvania to honor one individual who passed away from the disease at a young age, but was courageous and resilient in his fight.
Sponsor: Ryan Bizzarro
Recognizing the month of October 2014 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Sheryl Delozier
Designating the month of October as "National Disability Employment Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Designating October 21, 2014, as "Biomedical Research Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Robert Godshall
Designating November 20, 2014, as "Children's Grief Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Martin Flynn
In consolidated county assessment, further providing for subjects of local taxation.
Sponsor: Chris Ross
Further providing for victims' rights.
Sponsor: Joseph Hackett
Designating a portion of State Route 309 North in Lynn Township, Lehigh County, between the intersections of Northwest Road and Long Court and Mosserville Road and Mountain Road, as the Lance Corporal Brandon J. Van Parys Memorial Road.
Sponsor: Gary Day
Designating October 2014 as "Senior Bully Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Ted Harhai
Designating October 7, 2014, as "Kappa Alpha Psi Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Stephen Kinsey
Calling on the Congress of the United States to pass legislation ending the practice of corporate inversion.
Sponsor: Eddie Pashinski
Designating the month of October 2014 as "National Disability Employment Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Christine Tartaglione
Providing for the payment of death benefits to members of the Pennsylvania Civil Air Patrol.
Sponsor: Christopher Sainato
Honoring Austin Shupp for his outstanding athletic performance and his achievement of winning four medals at the 2014 State track and field championship.
Sponsor: Doyle Heffley
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Transvaginal Mesh Injury Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to raise awareness and knowledge of the complications associated with transvaginal mesh and to prevent further injury to women.
Sponsor: Jesse White
In school health services, providing for school access to emergency epinephrine.
Sponsor: Matthew Smith
Requiring the design, construction and renovation of certain State-owned or State-leased buildings to comply with specified energy and environmental building standards; and providing for the powers and duties of the Department of General Services.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
Establishing the Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission; and providing for its powers and duties.
Sponsor: John Blake
Designating the month of November 2014 as "Diabetes Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Matthew Smith
Further providing for educational improvement tax credit; and repealing provisions relating to educational opportunity scholarship tax credit.
Sponsor: Jim Christiana
In licenses and regulations; liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for unlawful acts relative to liquor, alcohol and liquor licensees.
Sponsor: John Taylor
In sentencing, further providing for collection of restitution, reparation, fees, costs, fines and penalties.
Sponsor: Dominic Costa
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Wine, Wineries and Grapes Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Robert Matzie
Providing for autopsies.
Sponsor: Robert Godshall
Recognizing October 7, 2014, as "Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day."
Sponsor: Michael O'Brien
Providing for sentence of community service.
Sponsor: John Gordner
Designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 1001 between Rhawn Street, 0100/0000 and Kendrick Street, 0100/2784 in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, as the Firefighter Daniel Sweeney Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Kevin Boyle
In sentencing, providing for a mandatory period of probation for certain sexual offenders.
Sponsor: Ron Marsico
Congratulating the Pennsylvania Jaycees on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
Sponsor: Stanley Saylor
Further providing for evaluation of applications for certification.
Sponsor: Joseph Emrick
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Bradley Roae
Recognizing October 2014 as "The Great Hunger Remembrance Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
In casualty insurance, providing for pharmaceutical coverage for oral anticancer medications.
Sponsor: Matthew Baker
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Italian Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Anthony DeLuca
Designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 144 in Centre County as the PFC Donald Ray Lucas Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff
Designating October 20, 2014, as "Leyte Landing Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mark Gillen
Recognizing the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "National Chemistry Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: James Roebuck
Recognizing the week of October 6 through 14, 2014, as "Credit Union Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Robert Matzie
Designating the week of November 17 through 21, 2014, as "American Education Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Dwarfism Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Smith-Magenis Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Matthew Baker
In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition.
Sponsor: Mark Keller
Providing for soliciting by first responder organizations.
Sponsor: Frank Farry
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of Little League Baseball.
Sponsor: Gene Yaw
In juries and jurors, further providing for exemptions from jury duty and for list of disqualified jurors.
Sponsor: Michael Tobash
Further providing for the offense of carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia.
Sponsor: John Taylor
Urging the Department of Community and Economic Development to promote an employee ownership initiative for the purpose of encouraging business retention and growth in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Renaming the Main Street Bridge in Brockway Borough, Jefferson County, as the Ensign USN Connie Rita Esposito Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Joseph Scarnati
In judgments and other liens, further providing for personal earnings exempt from process; and, in sentencing, further providing for payment of court costs, restitution and fines.
Sponsor: Marcy Toepel
Designating October 2014 as "Music Therapy Month" in Pennsylvania and recognizing music therapy as a valid therapeutic service.
Sponsor: Daniel Deasy
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Wine, Wineries and Grapes Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Jim Ferlo
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: Stewart Greenleaf
In Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for organization of commission and for meetings of commission.
Sponsor: Neal Goodman
Declaring it to be in the interest of the citizens of this Commonwealth for the Department of Environmental Protection to make full use of available technology to preserve clean drinking water, guarantee public safety and minimize environmental impacts associated with Pennsylvania's production of oil and natural gas.
Sponsor: Thomas Mustio
Recognizing the month of October 2014 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Christine Tartaglione
Expanding the scope of the act.
Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff
In hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for classes of licenses.
Sponsor: Neal Goodman
Providing for the medical use of cannabis in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
In burglary and other criminal intrusion, further providing for the offense of criminal trespass.
Sponsor: Mauree Gingrich
In fiscal affairs, repealing provisions relating to authorization of excise tax and authorization of hotel tax; and providing for hotel room rental tax in third through eighth class counties and for certification of recognized tourist promotion agencies.
Sponsor: Jerry Stern
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
Designating October 2014 as "Pennsylvania's Promise for Children Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Music Therapy Month" in Pennsylvania and recognizing music therapy as a valid therapeutic service.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for Pennsylvania State Police and for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition.
Sponsor: Todd Stephens
In rules of the road in general, 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: Timothy Solobay
In hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods.
Sponsor: Neal Goodman
Establishing the Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission; and providing for its powers and duties.
Sponsor: Nicholas Miccarelli
Recognizing November 19, 2014, as "American Made Matters Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Melinda Fee
Observing the week of October 5 through 11, 2014, as "Fire Prevention Week 2014" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
In fiscal affairs, further providing for authorization of hotel tax; and providing for hotel room rental tax in certain third class counties, for hotel room rental tax in certain fourth class counties, for hotel room rental tax in second class township, for hotel room rental tax in additional fourth class counties, for hotel room rental tax in other fourth class counties, for hotel room rental tax in certain other fourth class counties, for hotel room rental tax in certain sixth class counties and for hotel room rental tax in additional sixth class counties.
Sponsor: Richard Alloway
In preliminary provisions, further providing for Uniform Construction Code Review and Advisory Council; in Uniform Construction Code, further providing for revised or successor codes; by municipalities, further providing for administration and enforcement; and, in training and certification of inspectors, further providing for education and training programs.
Sponsor: Charles McIlhinney
Further providing for the offense of ethnic intimidation.
Sponsor: Brendan Boyle
Providing for the annual designation and holiday observance of the third Saturday in June as "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Susan Helm
Honoring the life of World War II veteran Harry Weiland, Sr., and extending condolences to his family.
Sponsor: Eli Evankovich
Designating the month of September 2014 as "Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Leanna Washington
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Parent Involvement Recognition Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
Designating October 6, 2014, as "Demi Brae Cuccia Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Timothy Krieger
Honoring the life of Theodore Van Kirk, navigator for the Enola Gay during its mission to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, during World War II.
Sponsor: Daniel Miller
Designating the week of October 18 through 24, 2014, as "Pro Bono Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Glen Grell
Providing for activities and experiences for children in out-of-home placements.
Sponsor: David Hickernell
Further providing for definitions, for substitutions, for posting requirements, for powers and duties of Department of Health and for immunity of pharmacists under certain circumstances.
Sponsor: Patricia Vance
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Polish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Designating November 20, 2014, as "Children's Grief Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Patricia Vance
In neighborhood assistance tax credit, further providing for definitions and for tax credit.
Sponsor: Randy Vulakovich
In penalties, further prohibiting duress and intimidation of voters and interference with the free exercise of the elective franchise.
Sponsor: David Maloney
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the organizing of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Lifesharing Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Commemorating October 3, 2014, as "Manufacturing Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Richard Mirabito
In driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, providing for impoundment of vehicles.
Sponsor: Angel Cruz
Establishing the First Class School Districts Fund; and, in forfeitures, further providing for controlled substances forfeiture.
Sponsor: Angel Cruz
Expressing condolences on the death of Clair Eugene Paules and honoring his life and contributions to his community of Red Lion.
Sponsor: Stanley Saylor
Amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statues, in general provision of consolidated county assessment, further providing for short title and scope of chapter; and in boards and appeals to court, further providing for appeals by taxing authorities.
Sponsor: Duane Milne
Further providing for procedure and for construction and exclusiveness of remedy.
Sponsor: Mark Cohen
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Pennsylvania Fire Prevention Month," observing the week of October 5 through 11, 2014, as "National Fire Prevention Week," urging all Pennsylvanians to protect their homes and families by heeding the important safety messages of Fire Prevention Week 2014 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: Neal Goodman
Honoring the accomplishments of the Taney Dragons Little League team on becoming the first Philadelphia Little League team to participate in a Little League World Series.
Sponsor: Vincent Hughes
Designating October 2014 as "Chiropractic Health and Wellness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: James Marshall
Designating the week of October 18 through 24, 2014, as "Pro Bono Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Dominic Pileggi
Further providing for findings and declaration of policy, for unfair educational practices, for powers and duties of the commission and for construction.
Sponsor: Mark Cohen
In ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for definitions, for restricted activities, for statement of financial interests and for penalties.
Sponsor: George Dunbar
Recognizing the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "National Massage Therapy Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania to honor the more than 8,350 licensed massage therapists in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Prohibiting certain deductions from royalties.
Sponsor: Garth Everett
Providing for visiting team physician.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
Further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: John Eichelberger
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee, in collaboration with other State departments and agencies, to study consumer access to and the regulatory structure of short-term consumer credit.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
Further providing for code of ethics.
Sponsor: Robert Godshall
In certification of teachers, further providing for continuing professional development and for program of continuing professional education.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
In tax for education, further providing for exclusions from tax.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Designating the Faxon Interchange of Interstate 180 at Northway Road in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County, as the United States Army Sgt. Thomas H. Woodruff, Sr., and United States Marine Corps Sgt. Hamilton T. Woodruff Memorial Interchange.
Sponsor: Richard Mirabito
Designating an overpass on State Route 49 over State Route 15, Lawrence Township, Tioga County, as the Lance Corporal Michael G. Plank Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Matthew Baker
In county boards of election, further providing for membership.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
Authorizing certain charitable organizations to solicit funds on highways.
Sponsor: Matthew Baker
In miscellaneous provisions, providing for additional payments to school entities.
Sponsor: David Millard
Providing for visiting team physician.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
Further providing for relief; and providing for shared wireless telephone plans.
Sponsor: Kevin Schreiber
Urging the Environmental Protection Agency to schedule public hearings in coal communities in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Pam Snyder
Establishing a task force on prostate cancer and related chronic prostate conditions; and providing for powers and duties of the task force, the Department of Health, the Insurance Department, the Department of Aging, the Department of Welfare, prevention and education strategies.
Sponsor: Michael Brubaker
In educational assistance program, further providing for definitions; and, in educational gratuity program, further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
In veteran-owned small businesses, further providing for participation goal; and imposing duties of Bureau of Small Business Opportunities.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Providing for drug overdose response immunity.
Sponsor: Dominic Pileggi
In transfers of credits between institutions of higher education, further providing for definitions, for duties of public institutions of higher education and for transfer and articulation oversight committee.
Sponsor: James Roebuck
Designating a portion of PA Route 191 in Washington Township, Northampton County, as the "World War II Homefront Heroes Highway."
Sponsor: Joseph Emrick
In bonds and recognizances, further providing for bail to be governed by general rules.
Sponsor: Sheryl Delozier
In crime victims, further providing for rights; in administration, further providing for office and for powers and duties of victim advocate; and, in financial matters, further providing for costs.
Sponsor: Kurt Masser
Urging the Congress of the United States to enact legislation providing for no less than a 2% raise for United States military personnel.
Sponsor: Robert Mensch
In obstructing governmental operations, further providing for escape; in criminal history record information, further providing for juvenile records; in juvenile matters, further providing for scope of chapter, for inspection of court files and records, for juvenile history record information and for conduct of hearings; and, in registration of sexual offenders, further providing for definitions and for court notification and classification requirements.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Further providing for definitions; providing for Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association; further providing for requests; providing for inmate access; further providing for access, for requests, for written requests, for production of certain records, for exceptions for public records, for agency response in general, for extension of time, for filing of appeal, for appeals officers, for specified agencies, for fee limitations, for Office of Open Records, for reporting, for contents of report and for copies and posting; and providing for contracts and for applicability.
Sponsor: Dominic Pileggi
Amending the act of June 12, 1931 (P.L.575, No.200), entitled "An act providing for joint action by Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the development of the ports on the lower Delaware River, and the improvement of the facilities for transportation across the river; authorizing the Governor, for these purposes, to enter into an agreement with New Jersey; creating The Delaware River Joint Commission and specifying the powers and duties thereof, including the power to finance projects by the issuance of revenue bonds; transferring to the new commission all the powers of the Delaware River Bridge Joint Commission; and making an appropriation," providing for gubernatorial veto.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
Further providing for definitions, for injunctions and order, for fraudulent transfers prior to petition and for voidable preferences and liens.
Sponsor: John Eichelberger
Further providing for coverage for mammographic examinations and for mastectomy and breast cancer reconstruction; and providing for limits on copayments and coinsurances for insured medical services provided by a physical therapist, chiropractor or occupational therapist.
Sponsor: Charles McIlhinney
Amending the act of June 12, 1931 (P.L.575, No.200), entitled "An act providing for joint action by Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the development of the ports on the lower Delaware River, and the improvement of the facilities for transportation across the river; authorizing the Governor, for these purposes, to enter into an agreement with New Jersey; creating The Delaware River Joint Commission and specifying the powers and duties thereof, including the power to finance projects by the issuance of revenue bonds; transferring to the new commission all the powers of the Delaware River Bridge Joint Commission; and making an appropriation," further providing for the Delaware River Joint Commission, for composition, for employees, for financing and for executive sessions; providing for majority approval and contract procedures; further providing for report; providing for conflicts of interest, for master plan and creating the Port Authority Transit Corporation Commuter's Council; further providing for definitions; authorizing the Governor to apply for approval; prohibiting the entrance into a compact until passage of a similar act; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
Commemorating the 280th anniversary of "Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving Day" on September 24, 2014, in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: David Argall
Further providing for limitation on certain governmental actions.
Sponsor: Curtis Thomas
Further providing for definitions and for laws suspended during emergency assignments.
Sponsor: Robert Mensch
Designating the month of September 2014 as "School Attendance Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and recognizing those school students who maintain perfect school attendance.
Sponsor: Martin Flynn
Changing the name of the Department of Public Welfare to the Department of Human Services; providing for a transition period; and establishing a toll-free DHS fraud tip line.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Modernizing publication of Commonwealth legal materials; providing for uniformity in electronic legal materials in the areas of designation, authentication, preservation and access; conferring powers and duties on various Commonwealth agencies; and, in publication and effectiveness of Commonwealth documents, further providing for definitions, for the Joint Committee on Documents, for general administration, for payment for documents, for distribution of publication expenses, for effect of future legislation, for publication of official codification, for deposit of documents required, for processing of deposited documents, for preliminary publication in Pennsylvania Bulletin, for permanent supplements to Pennsylvania Code, for pricing and distribution of published documents, for automatic subscriptions, for required contractual arrangements, for official text of published documents, for effective date of documents and for presumptions created.
Sponsor: Joseph Scarnati
Supporting continued and increased development and delivery of oil derived from North American oil reserves to American refineries and urging the President and Congress of the United States to support the continued and increased production and use of American natural gas.
Sponsor: RoseMarie Swanger
Further providing for unlawful devices and methods.
Sponsor: Matthew Gabler
Establishing the Aggregate Advisory Board.
Sponsor: Joseph Scarnati
In rates and distribution systems, further providing for standby charge prohibited.
Sponsor: Kate Harper
Providing for unclaimed life insurance benefits.
Sponsor: Marguerite Quinn
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a comprehensive study and make a report on the impact of the 10% reduction in funding for county-managed community mental health services implemented during fiscal year 2013 on the availability of mental health treatment and services; and establishing an advisory committee.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Further providing for contents of subdivision and land development ordinance.
Sponsor: Robert Freeman
Further providing for definitions; and providing for recreational use and for storm water runoff.
Sponsor: Curtis Thomas
Further providing for the Office for Safe Schools.
Sponsor: Margo Davidson
Designating the month of September 2014 as "Chiari Malformations Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michael Brubaker
Reenacted and amended June 10, 2009 (P.L.10, No.3), further providing for expiration of the act.
Sponsor: Patricia Vance
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation.
Sponsor: Marc Gergely
Requesting that the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee conduct a comprehensive review of data maintained by the Department of Education and the Department of Public Welfare on the number of transition-age youth and young adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Sponsor: Daniel Miller
Designating October 3, 2014, as "Manufacturing Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Eli Evankovich
Authorizing local taxing authorities to provide for tax exemption incentives for certain deteriorated industrial, commercial, business and residential property and for new construction in deteriorated areas of economically depressed communities; providing for an exemption schedule; and establishing standards and qualifications.
Sponsor: Jerry Stern
In licensing of drivers, further providing for occupational limited license; and, in enforcement, further providing for reports by courts and for failure to comply with provisions of subchapter.
Sponsor: Stanley Saylor
In grounds and buildings, further providing for sale of unused and unnecessary lands and buildings.
Sponsor: Curtis Thomas
Further providing for the Newborn Child Screening and Follow-up Program.
Sponsor: Jerry Stern
In Title 64, providing for community development authorities; and, in Title 72, providing for microenterprise assistance.
Sponsor: Keith Gillespie
Further providing for award of grants.
Sponsor: Donald White
In small and disadvantaged businesses, further providing for definitions and for regulations.
Sponsor: Garth Everett
Designating October 6, 2014, as "Pulaski Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania commemorating the 235th anniversary of his death in 1779.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Further providing for medical diagnosis; and providing for liability insurance.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
Designating September 30, 2014, as "Direct Support Professionals Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Stephen Kinsey
Recognizing the month of October 2014 as "Dyslexia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Bernie O'Neill
Urging the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to examine the issue of incarceration for failure to pay fines and costs for truancy violations.
Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone
In special licenses and permits, further providing for definitions and for exotic wildlife possession permits.
Sponsor: Gary Haluska
In powers and duties of Department of Environmental Protection, further providing for cooperation with municipalities.
Sponsor: Curtis Thomas
In detainers and extradition, providing for coordination with Department of Homeland Security; and making an editorial change.
Sponsor: Daryl Metcalfe
Further providing for eligibility requirements for examination and for limited licenses; and providing for practice of massage therapy in cosmetology salon or esthetician salon.
Sponsor: Bernie O'Neill
Further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Robert Freeman
Providing for a program to extend natural gas delivery to unserved or underserved areas.
Sponsor: Warren Kampf
Directing the Joint State Government Commission, in collaboration with certain other State departments and agencies, to develop a report on diabetes and to issue the report to the House of Representatives.
Sponsor: Donna Oberlander
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study the amount of revenue that might be generated if Pennsylvania would transition from a single, flat rate personal income tax to a graduated rate tax structure.
Sponsor: Curtis Thomas
Providing for appeal of decision by school reform commission; further providing for initiative of electors seeking consolidation or merger with new home rule charter and for investment of authority funds; and providing for local option cigarette tax in school districts of the first class and for local sales tax revenues in cities of the first class.
Sponsor: Gregory Lucas
Providing for life insurance database.
Sponsor: Marguerite Quinn
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study of the existing network of elder abuse task forces in this Commonwealth and to assess the feasibility of expanding the network Statewide.
Sponsor: Jerome Knowles
Providing for elimination of certain reporting duties of the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee.
Sponsor: Robert Mensch
Further providing for definitions and for statement of financial interests.
Sponsor: Jesse White
Providing for the definition of "farming"; further providing for declaration and payment of income taxes and for withholding and remittance; and providing for optional property tax elimination.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
Recognizing the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing on its 35th anniversary.
Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone
Designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 611 between Maple Avenue and Meetinghouse Road, in Montgomery County, as the Lieutenant Joseph C. Park II Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Todd Stephens
Further providing for definitions, for records of transactions, for dealer's retention of precious metal and availability for inspection and for penalties.
Sponsor: Dominic Costa
Honoring the 50th anniversary of the St. James Lutheran Church building in Limerick Township, Montgomery County.
Sponsor: Mark Painter
Recognizing the month of October 2014 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: Patricia Vance
Designating September 2014 as "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Vanessa Brown
In senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for the definition of "income."
Sponsor: Kathy Rapp
In district election officers, further providing for appointment of watchers.
Sponsor: Richard Saccone
In open meetings, further providing for definitions, for executive sessions and for penalties.
Sponsor: Richard Saccone
Designating the month of September 2014 as "College Savings Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Richard Mirabito
In preliminary provisions, providing for public school web accountability and transparency; in grounds and buildings, further providing for approval by department of plans of buildings and exceptions, providing for accountability and reducing costs in construction process, further providing for limitation on new applications for Department of Education approval of public school building projects; in safe schools, further providing for Office of Safe Schools; in terms and courses of study, providing for payments or reimbursements relating to secretary declaration of weather emergency provisions; and, in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for definitions, for approved reimbursable rental for leases, hereafter approved and approved reimbursable sinking fund charges on indebtedness, for payments on account of leases hereafter approved and on account of sinking fund charges on indebtedness for school building hereafter constructed and for payments on account of building costs, providing for lump sum reimbursement for construction or reconstruction.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
Recognizing October 2014 as "Employee Ownership Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Frank Farry
In dissolution of marital status, further providing for grounds for divorce.
Sponsor: Tarah Toohil
Raising the threshold for applicability; further providing for specifications; and providing for protection of workmen.
Sponsor: David Millard
Designating September 11, 2014, as "Keystone Wounded Warrior Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mark Gillen
Further providing for definitions; further providing for specifications; and providing for protection of workmen.
Sponsor: Ron Marsico
In preliminary provisions relating to retirement for State employees and officers, further providing for definitions; in membership, credited service, classes of service and eligibility for benefits, further providing for mandatory and optional membership and for eligibility for vesting; and providing for election to discontinue active membership by optional members.
Sponsor: Stephen Bloom
Further providing for unwanted telephone solicitation calls prohibited.
Sponsor: Jesse Topper
Designating October 10, 2014, as "Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Stanley Saylor
Recognizing the 2nd Annual Capitol All Stars Charity Softball Game.
Sponsor: Michael Brubaker
Designating September 27, 2014, as "First Responder Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Dyslexia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Sean Wiley
Urging the Congress of the United States to pass and the President of the United States to sign the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2013 (ABLE Act- S.313/H.R. 647) to provide an improved quality of life for individuals with disabilities through tax-exempt savings accounts.
Sponsor: Daniel Miller
Further providing for involuntary emergency examination and treatment authorized by a physician.
Sponsor: Margo Davidson
Urging the President of the United States and the Federal Government to take every necessary step to secure the release of United States Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi from Mexican custody.
Sponsor: Thomas Sankey
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive study on the Commonwealth's cyber security efforts and protocols to protect private information of our citizens.
Sponsor: Curtis Thomas
Establishing a pilot program that provides grants to vocational-technical schools and career and technical institutes for instruction in drug and alcohol counseling relating primarily to the prevention of heroin use, addiction and related deaths; and making an appropriation.
Sponsor: Timothy Mahoney
In disposal fee, further providing for disposal fee for municipal waste landfills, for deposit of disposal fee and for allocation for Environmental Stewardship Fund; and establishing the Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Waiting List Account.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Further providing for prohibited use of Amber Alerts, for use of missing endangered person advisory system, for coordination with other jurisdictions and for assessment of cost.
Sponsor: Margo Davidson
Urging the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to require pro bono legal service as a condition of admission to the Pennsylvania Bar.
Sponsor: Madeleine Dean Cunnane
Providing for retail electric consumer protection.
Sponsor: Robert Godshall
Further providing for definitions and retention of records; providing for property rights; and further providing for violations and penalties.
Sponsor: Timothy Hennessey
Designating September 25, 2014, as "Ataxia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Susan Helm
Observing the week of September 17 through 23, 2014, as "Constitution Week" in Pennsylvania, and commending the National Pike Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for its patriotic support of this observance in our Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
Honoring the life of Mr. John Ford, entrepreneur and former mayor and councilman of the City of Hazleton, and expressing condolences upon his passing.
Sponsor: Tarah Toohil
Further providing for enforcement, for penalties and for identification cards, licensees and State Liquor Store employees saved from prosecution.
Sponsor: John Payne
Providing for taxation of natural gas drilling and for transfers and distributions; establishing the Natural Gas Severance Tax Account; and making a related repeal.
Sponsor: Margo Davidson
Further providing for credit for qualified film production expenses and for report to General Assembly; and providing for diversity goals.
Sponsor: Rosita Youngblood
Recognizing September 23, 2014, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Frank Farry
Honoring the life and public service of Sophie Masloff, 56th mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, and expressing condolences to her family and friends on her recent death.
Sponsor: Dan Frankel
In district election officers, further providing for qualifications of election officers and for vacancies in election boards.
Sponsor: Stephen Barrar
In Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, further providing for fees and charges.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Providing for assisted outpatient treatment programs.
Sponsor: Margo Davidson
Recognizing the month of September 2014 as "Chiari Malformation Awareness Month."
Sponsor: Nicholas Miccarelli
In other offenses, repealing provisions relating to violation of governmental rules regarding traffic; and, in rules of the road in general, further providing for prohibitions in specified places.
Sponsor: John Payne
Amending the act of February 2, 1965 (P.L.1860, No.586), entitled "An act encouraging landowners to make land and water areas available to the public for recreational purposes by limiting liability in connection therewith, and repealing certain acts," further providing for liability for landowners to recreational users; and providing for attorney fees and court costs.
Sponsor: Dan Moul
Designating September 22, 2014, as "Women In Bio Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
In unconventional gas well fee, repealing expiration; providing for definitions, for imposition of tax, for registration, for meters, for assessments, for time for assessment, for extension of assessment period, for reassessments, for interest, for penalties, for criminal acts, for abatement of additions or penalties, for bulk and auction sales, for collection upon failure to request reassessment, review or appeal, for tax liens, for tax suit reciprocity, for service, for refunds, for refund petition, for rules and regulations, for recordkeeping, for examinations, for unauthorized disclosure, for cooperation with other governments, for bonds and for transfer and distributions; and establishing the Natural Gas Severance Tax Account.
Sponsor: Margo Davidson
In residual waste, further providing for transportation of residual waste; and abrogating a regulation.
Sponsor: Thomas Killion
In school directors, further providing for filling of vacancies.
Sponsor: Margo Davidson
Honoring the life and public service contributions of William Russell Blakey and extending condolences to his family.
Sponsor: Jake Wheatley
Further providing for official plans.
Sponsor: David Maloney
In casualty insurance, further providing for mental illness coverage.
Sponsor: Margo Davidson
Designating the bridge crossing the Delaware River along U.S. Route 22, also known as the Easton-Phillipsburg Toll Bridge, between Phillipsburg, New Jersey and Easton, Pennsylvania as the Sergeant William John Cahir Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Robert Freeman
Designating the week of September 22 through 28, 2014, as "Animal Disaster Preparedness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
Recognizing and honoring the 2014 Rose of Tralee, Maria Walsh, for her accomplishment and service to her city, her Commonwealth, her country and the global Irish community.
Sponsor: Kevin Boyle
A Concurrent Resolution designating October 2014 as "Music Therapy Month" in Pennsylvania and recognizing music therapy as a valid therapeutic service.
Sponsor: Daniel Deasy
In powers and duties of Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, further providing for sites.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Further providing for appropriation for and limitation on redevelopment assistance capital projects.
Sponsor: Michael Turzai
In burglary and other criminal intrusion, further providing for the offense of criminal trespass.
Sponsor: Kim Ward
Imposing a fee on sexually oriented businesses; imposing duties on the Department of Revenue; and providing for the allocation of revenue to the Department of Public Welfare for grants for victims of sex offenses.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Further providing for definitions; providing for duty of department to report; further providing for civil remedies and penalties, for liquidated damages and for criminal penalties; and establishing the Wage Enforcement Fund.
Sponsor: Christine Tartaglione
In volunteer firefighters, further providing for violations.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
Urging the Environmental Protection Agency, in developing guidelines for regulating carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants, to respect the primacy of this Commonwealth and other states and to rely on state regulators to develop performance standards for carbon dioxide emissions that take into account the unique policies, energy needs, resource mix and economic priorities of this Commonwealth and other states.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
In hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for authorized license-issuing agents.
Sponsor: Gerald Mullery
In unconventional gas well fee, further providing for definitions and for unconventional gas well fee; providing for State land drilling impact fee; further providing for administration, for well information, for duties of Department of Environmental Protection, for Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, for enforcement and for distribution of unconventional gas well fee; providing for fees; establishing the State Lands Drilling Impact Mitigation Fund; prohibiting drilling on State lands; further providing for expiration of chapter; 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; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Steven Santarsiero
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study of casino intercepts instituted in other states for collecting delinquent child support payments and to report its findings and recommendations to the Senate.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
In tax for education, further providing for exclusions from tax.
Sponsor: Brendan Boyle
In preliminary provisions, further providing for duties of Department of Labor and Industry.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
In cruelty to animals, providing for civil and criminal immunity.
Sponsor: Mark Keller
Authorizing the Department of General Services, with approval of the Department of Environmental Protection and the Governor, to grant and convey to Centura Development Co., Inc., certain land situate in Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County.
Sponsor: Gene Yaw
Calling on the United States Environmental Protection Agency to schedule public hearings on the proposed Clean Power Plan rule in coalfield communities and to withdraw the proposed rule or revise it to eliminate the economic shocks that will occur to critical coalfield communities in this Commonwealth and throughout the United States.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
In lobbying disclosure, further providing for definitions and for prohibited activities.
Sponsor: Eli Evankovich
Amending the act of June 26, 2014 (P.L.790, No.77), entitled "An act designating the 700 to 800 block of U.S. Route 13, also known as the Chester Pike, in Prospect Park Borough, Delaware County, as the Officers Luke Arlington Conner and John Horace Callaghan Memorial Highway," further providing for the Officers Luke Arlington Conner and John Horace Callaghan Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Nicholas Miccarelli
Honoring the life of chemist Stephanie Louise Kwolek, a true pioneer for women in science whose research on polymers led to the invention of Kevlar, the virtually bulletproof fiber that has been credited with saving thousands of lives.
Sponsor: Rebecca Corbin
Urging the Congress of the United States to oppose S.1900, identified as the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014, and all other Fast Track trade authority legislation that expands presidential authority beyond what is granted by the Constitution of the United States.
Sponsor: Daryl Metcalfe
Honoring and recognizing the significance and history of the United States flag-folding ceremony.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Designating September 21, 2014, as "Peace Day in Pennsylvania."
Sponsor: Maria Donatucci
Designating September 18, 2014, as "Falls and Flu Prevention and Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Stephen Kinsey
Recognizing September 23, 2014, as "National Voter Registration Day" in Pennsylvania and encouraging Pennsylvanians to register and vote.
Sponsor: Mark Cohen
Recognizing the month of September 2014 as "Senior Center Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michelle Brownlee
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and report on the scale and impact of wind turbines in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Kathy Rapp
Defining "certified lifeguard"; and providing for certified lifeguard requirement in State parks with public beaches.
Sponsor: Kevin Schreiber
Further providing for continuing professional education for school or system leaders.
Sponsor: Garth Everett
Designating the month of September 2014 as "Emergency Preparedness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michelle Brownlee
Designating the month of September 2014 as "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Brian Ellis
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish an advisory committee to assist in the study of whether or not the Pennsylvania State Police and other law enforcement agencies should receive training on the use of nonlethal force against dogs; to determine whether implementing policies and procedures pertaining to nonlethal force is appropriate; to determine the fiscal impact of the training; and to report to the House of Representatives with its findings and recommendations.
Sponsor: Kevin Schreiber
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in TRID creation and location, further providing for criteria for proposed TRID, for TRID designation, for implementing authority, for TRID planning study factors, for roles and responsibilities of public transportation agencies and municipalities and for amendments to TRID planning study; in land development powers of public transportation agencies, further providing for development or redevelopment of property; in value capture approaches, further providing for creation of value capture area and for dedication of tax revenues; providing for capture of TRID tax revenue; and, in community involvement, further providing for public meeting to explain TRID and alternative implementation approaches.
Sponsor: Dominic Pileggi
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Safe Eye Surgery Month" in Pennsylvania and recognizing the work of participating ophthalmologists on behalf of the IRIS Registry.
Sponsor: Thomas Mustio
Providing for State income tax intercept.
Sponsor: Deberah Kula
Recognizing September 11, 2014, as a day of solemn commemoration of the events of September 11, 2001, and offering the Commonwealth's deepest and most sincere condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of the innocent victims of the attacks.
Sponsor: Paul Clymer
Further providing for definitions; and providing for financial abuse.
Sponsor: Ted Harhai
Recognizing September 23, 2014, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Randy Vulakovich
Recognizing the month of September 2014 as "National Recovery Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Judy Schwank
Designating the month of September 2014, as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania; honoring those young people who have lost their lives to childhood cancer; expressing gratitude to the doctors and nurses who provide special care to patients and families affected by childhood cancer; and encouraging all citizens to join the fight against childhood cancer in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
In development, further providing for well reporting requirements.
Sponsor: Jesse White
Recognizing the month of September 2014 as "Hunger Action Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Jake Wheatley
Designating the month of September 2014 as "Emergency Preparedness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Robert Mensch
Further providing for liability for support.
Sponsor: Michael Schlossberg
Designating the week of September 22 through 28, 2014, as "Respite Care Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Randy Vulakovich
Reenacting and further providing for elk hunting licenses; and abrogating a regulation.
Sponsor: Matthew Gabler
Recognizing September 2014 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and acknowledging the importance of raising public awareness of the threat and causes of prostate cancer.
Sponsor: Edward Gainey
Designating September 19, 2014, as "POW/MIA Recognition Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Steven Mentzer
Designating the month of September 2014 as "Life Insurance Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Further providing for offense of neglect of care-dependent person.
Sponsor: Ted Harhai
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a thorough review of Pennsylvania's Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver Programs in order to determine the extent to which family members serve as caregivers in those programs and any barriers that exist which preclude family caregiving.
Sponsor: Jim Cox
In development, further providing for use of safety devices.
Sponsor: Richard Mirabito
Designating September 24, 2014, as "Mercy Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Karen Boback
Recognizing Pennsylvania native and former United States Surgeon General Dr. Jesse L. Steinfeld.
Sponsor: Robert Matzie
Recognizing September 22, 2014, as "Monday of P.O.W.E.R." in Pittsburgh and commemorating the contributions of Women In Bio in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Jay Costa
Designating the month of September 2014 as "College Savings Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
Designating the month of September 2014 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, honoring those young people who have lost their lives to childhood cancer, expressing gratitude to the doctors and nurses who provide special care to patients and families affected by childhood cancer, and encouraging all citizens to join the fight against childhood cancer in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff
Recognizing the month of October 2014 as "National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Florindo Fabrizio
Recognizing the important role American women have played in defending freedom and democracy; and commending the brave servicewomen who currently serve this nation and this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: John McGinnis
Recognizing the month of September 2014 as "National Recovery Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Designating the week of September 8 through 14, 2014, as "Suicide Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Ryan Mackenzie
Providing a process for the designation of certain species.
Sponsor: Jeffrey Pyle
Designating September 2014 as "Mesothelioma Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Tarah Toohil
Honoring the Taney Dragons Little League team for its outstanding season, recognizing the Taney Youth Baseball Association upon the 20th anniversary of its founding and designating the week of September 14 through 20, 2014, as "Taney Dragons Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Brian Sims
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the GI Bill of Rights.
Sponsor: Mark Painter
Supporting the ideals of Peace Day, September 21, 2014.
Sponsor: Lawrence Farnese
Designating the month of September 2014 as "Light the Night Walk Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Ryan Bizzarro
Further providing for prohibited use of public assistance funds.
Sponsor: Michael Reese
Honoring the life and legacy of Herman Wrice, acclaimed activist and community organizer.
Sponsor: Vanessa Brown
Repealing and adding provisions relating to firearms and other dangerous articles; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Further providing for limited licenses.
Sponsor: Michele Brooks
Honoring 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: Vanessa Brown
Designating a bridge on that portion of S.R. 128 over Buffalo Creek, Freeport Borough, Armstrong County, as the Freeport Firemen's Bridge.
Sponsor: Jeffrey Pyle
Recognizing the month of August 2014 as "National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Florindo Fabrizio
In hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods.
Sponsor: Marc Gergely
In public assistance, further providing for determination of need.
Sponsor: RoseMarie Swanger
Memorializing the Senate of the United States to reject the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Sponsor: Will Tallman
In powers and duties of the Department of Corrections, prohibiting use of funds for privatizing or outsourcing certain services.
Sponsor: David Argall
Commending the Chiropractic Fellowship of Pennsylvania for its educational efforts, and recognizing the month of September 2014 as "Vertebral Subluxation Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lisa Boscola
Designating November 17, 2014, as "World Prematurity Day" in Pennsylvania and recognizing the serious public health concern of prematurity in birth and the compelling need to reduce the incidence of preterm births in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Maria Donatucci
Providing for rights of municipal employees' spouses; and further providing for options on superannuation or early retirement.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
Providing for a computer data center equipment incentive program.
Sponsor: Scott Hutchinson
Further providing for governing body.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
Designating September 18, 2014, as "Pitt Hopkins Syndrome Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lisa Boscola
In preliminary provisions, further defining "eligible entity."
Sponsor: Wayne Fontana
Designating September 2014 as "Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Maria Donatucci
Further providing for definitions and for supplemental benefits.
Sponsor: Sean Wiley
Adding provisions relating to mental health procedures and the treatment of individuals with mental illness in the criminal justice system; making conforming amendments to Titles 18, 20, 23, 42 and 61; and repealing the Mental Health Procedures Act.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
In pupils and attendance, further providing for cost of tuition and maintenance of certain exceptional children in approved institutions; in charter schools, further providing for funding for charter schools; and, in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for special education payments to school districts and for extraordinary special education program expenses.
Sponsor: Bernie O'Neill
Designating the week of September 14 through 20, 2014, as "InfantSEE Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
In city revitalization and improvement zones, further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Patty Kim
Providing for a health registry for the collection of health-related data associated with unconventional gas well drilling; and imposing duties on the Department of Health.
Sponsor: Karen Boback
Further providing for definitions and for general powers of board.
Sponsor: Brendan Boyle
Further providing for the rate of inheritance tax.
Sponsor: Michele Brooks
Recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2014, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Christine Tartaglione
In powers and duties in general, providing for contact information.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
Further providing for definitions and for prohibited acts and penalties.
Sponsor: Brendan Boyle
Designating the month of September 2014 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Patricia Vance
Further defining "business."
Sponsor: David Argall
Establishing the Office of New Americans and fixing its powers and duties; and establishing the Advisory Committee to Office of New Americans and providing for its powers, duties and membership.
Sponsor: Jim Ferlo
Designating a portion of U.S. Route 1, City Avenue in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties from its intersection with Presidential Boulevard to its intersection with Monument Road as Ed Bradley Way.
Sponsor: Vincent Hughes
In safe schools, further providing for the Office of Safe Schools; and providing for school safety requirements.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Providing for protection of existing riparian buffers, for restoration of impaired riparian buffers, for exemptions, for municipal authority, for powers and duties of department, for property inspections, for delegation to a municipality, for municipal action appeals, for penalties, civil action and liability for costs and for effect on other Commonwealth laws or regulations and municipal ordinances.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
Providing for a natural gas severance tax; and making a related repeal.
Sponsor: Robert Tomlinson
Providing for the highway capital budget project itemization for the fiscal year 2014-2015 to be financed from current revenue or by the incurring of debt.
Sponsor: Mark Keller
Further providing for requirements for kennels.
Sponsor: Kevin Schreiber
Further providing for definitions and for procurement of professional services contracts.
Sponsor: Timothy Briggs
In hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods.
Sponsor: Gregory Lucas
Further providing for exclusions from sales and use tax.
Sponsor: Frederick Keller
In general provisions relating to home rule and optional plan government, further providing for limitation on municipal powers.
Sponsor: Kevin Haggerty
In pupils and attendance, further providing for cost of tuition and maintenance of certain exceptional children in approved institutions.
Sponsor: Thomas Killion
Prohibiting employees of the Commonwealth from using nonsecured Internet connections.
Sponsor: Robert Matzie
In imposition of sentence, further providing for information required upon commitment and subsequent disposition.
Sponsor: Mark Rozzi
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the impact of current Federal and State laws, regulations and funding on the health care workforce; to study the interaction between health care providers across the health care continuum as it relates to access, quality and safety; and to report to the House of Representatives with its findings and recommendations for any changes to State laws, regulations or hospital policies related to the delivery of health care in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Matthew Baker
Defining "political contributions"; further providing for maintenance of membership; and providing for membership dues.
Sponsor: Bryan Cutler
In professional employees, further providing for temporary professional employees, for contracts, execution and form, for causes for suspension and for persons to be suspended and to receive tenure, for collective bargaining agreements and for timing of appeal of suspension; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Timothy Krieger
Adding definitions; and further providing for false statements, investigations and penalty and for reporting fraud.
Sponsor: Tarah Toohil
In public assistance, providing for Pennsylvania-specific health insurance coverage.
Sponsor: Gene DiGirolamo
In municipal authorities, further providing for transfer of existing facilities to authority.
Sponsor: Robert Godshall
Providing for public-private partnerships, for prerequisite for operation, for approval by responsible local agency, for service contracts, for affected local jurisdictions, for dedication of public property, for powers and duties of operator, for public-private partnership agreement, for Federal, State and local assistance, for material default and remedies, for condemnation and for utility crossing; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission; and providing for governmental immunity, for procurement and for use of intellectual property.
Sponsor: Eli Evankovich
Establishing addiction treatment pilot programs.
Sponsor: Joseph Hackett
Further providing for the duration of grants.
Sponsor: Robert Freeman
In marriage ceremony, further providing for persons qualified to solemnize marriages.
Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone
Extending benefits to emergency medical technicians and paramedics employed by a fire department.
Sponsor: Michael O'Brien
Further providing for the offense of robbery.
Sponsor: Michael Regan
Further providing for civil penalties; and providing for prohibiting residency requirements.
Sponsor: Jose Miranda
Designating a portion of State Route 61 in Schuylkill County, from State Route 43 to State Route 2014, as the Captain Jason B. Jones Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Jerome Knowles
In children's health care, further providing for legislative findings and intent, for definitions and for children's health care eligibility and renewal processes.
Sponsor: Tina Pickett
Requiring the Environmental Quality Board to differentiate regulations relating to conventional oil and gas wells and unconventional gas wells in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Martin Causer
In municipal pension plan actuarial reporting, further providing for requirement to file actuarial valuation report or experience investigation and for contents of actuarial valuation report; in minimum funding standard for municipal pension plans, further providing for municipal pension plan minimum funding standard and application and general provisions; in revisions applicable to municipal pension fund financing, further providing for revision of financing from State revenue sources and General Municipal Pension System State Aid Program; and, in standards for municipal pension systems, further providing for procurement for professional services contracts.
Sponsor: Michael Tobash
Providing for suicide prevention continuing education.
Sponsor: William Adolph
Further providing for exemptions from registration.
Sponsor: Dan Moul
Amending the act of February 13, 1970 (P.L.19, No.10) entitled "An act enabling certain minors to consent to medical, dental and health services, declaring consent unnecessary under certain circumstances," further providing for mental health treatment.
Sponsor: Pam Snyder
In sentencing, further providing for collection of restitution, reparation, fees, costs, fines and penalties.
Sponsor: Todd Stephens
In bonds and recognizances, amending provisions relating to professional bondsmen; and providing for authorization to conduct business within each county, for forfeited undertaking and for private cause of action.
Sponsor: Bryan Cutler
Urging the Congress of the United States to review and prohibit discriminatory ticket sales practices of professional sports organizations.
Sponsor: Jose Miranda
Further providing for revocation and suspension of licenses and fines.
Sponsor: James Clay
Providing for advertising and notice by health care professionals and for penalties.
Sponsor: Bryan Cutler
Repealing provisions related to coroners in Article XII; providing for definitions, for deputies, for duties regarding county morgues, for removal of bodies to morgue, for coroners' vehicles, for unclaimed property of deceased and sales, for private morgue may be used, for requests for examinations and reports and for cremation or disposition authorization; imposing a penalty; providing for coroner's investigation, for drugs, for autopsy, inquest and records, for certain child deaths, for sudden death, for bodies not to be moved, for release of coroner's jurisdiction, for cooperation with district attorney, for cooperation with other counties, for certificate of cause of death, for power of subpoena and attachment, for inquests and juries, for power to administer oaths, for commitment to county prison, for inquests not public, for chief deputy coroner to act as coroner in case of vacancy, for vacancies and no fees upon commissions, for records of coroner, for certain reproduction of images of deceased prohibited, for solicitor to coroner, for anatomical gifts, for not to exercise office until commission granted and recorded and penalty, for Coroners' Education Board, for coroners' course of instruction, for elected and appointed coroners to take course of instruction and pass examination, for chief deputies and deputies to take course of instruction, for continuing education and for tuition and expenses to be paid by county; and repealing Coroners' Education Board Law.
Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff
Further providing for deposits into and payments from merchandise trust funds, for filing of financial reports and for penalty.
Sponsor: Nicholas Micozzie
Further providing for definitions and for scope.
Sponsor: Michele Brooks
In definitions, further providing for the definition of "public body."
Sponsor: Jesse Topper
Urging the President of the United States, the Congress and the Pentagon to reconsider any planned reduction in the current military officer strength.
Sponsor: Paul Clymer
In taxicabs and limousines in first class cities, further providing for definitions; in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in powers and duties, further providing for assessment for regulatory expenses upon public utilities and for power of commission to require insurance; in contract carrier by motor vehicle and broker, further providing for declaration of policy and definitions; providing for transportation network services; in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in registration of vehicles, further providing for application for registration.
Sponsor: John Maher
In rules of the road in general, further providing for vehicles required to stop at railroad crossings.
Sponsor: Michael Hanna
In pupils and attendance, further providing for age limits and for the definition of "compulsory school age."
Sponsor: Patty Kim
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in powers and duties, further providing for power of commission to require insurance; in contract carrier by motor vehicle and broker, further providing for declaration of policy and definitions; and providing for transportation network services.
Sponsor: Thomas Mustio
In charter schools, further providing for school staff.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 181 over the Conewago Creek, between Newberry Township and East Manchester Township, York County, as the SP4 Randy Stephen Schell Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Keith Gillespie
Honoring the life and contributions of John Patrick Stanton, humanitarian, activist and founder of the prolife movement in this Commonwealth, who died on January 31, 2014, at 86 years of age.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in Public Utility Commission, further providing for commission to cooperate with other departments; in powers and duties, further providing for assessment for regulatory expenses upon public utilities and for power of commission to require insurance; and providing for transportation network services.
Sponsor: Thomas Killion
In educational gratuity program, establishing the Medal of Honor and Purple Heart Recipient Tuition Waiver Program; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
In taxicabs and limousines in first class cities, further providing for definitions; in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in powers and duties, further providing for assessment for regulatory expenses upon public utilities and for power of commission to require insurance; in contract carrier by motor vehicle and broker, further providing for declaration of policy and definitions; providing for transportation network services; in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in registration of vehicles, further providing for application for registration.
Sponsor: Anthony DeLuca
In cigarette tax, providing for additional cigarette tax; and establishing the Adult Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Waiting List Restricted Account.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Further providing for licensure of manager-barbers and barber-teachers.
Sponsor: George Dunbar
In licensing of drivers, further providing for suspension of operating privilege; and, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for the offense of homicide by vehicle while driving under influence.
Sponsor: Dan Moul
Establishing the Commonwealth Bank of Pennsylvania Study Commission to review and evaluate the establishment of a Commonwealth Bank of Pennsylvania; and providing for the powers and duties of the commission.
Sponsor: Michael Hanna
Further providing for homicide by vehicle while driving under influence.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
In licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for applicants to provide State tax identification numbers and statement of State tax status and waiver of confidentiality of information in the possession of the Department of Revenue and other departments and review of State tax status.
Sponsor: Lawrence Farnese
Providing for the removal of deer carcasses.
Sponsor: Jesse Topper
In sales and use tax, further providing for time for filing returns.
Sponsor: Wayne Fontana
Providing for firearms permitted in vehicles.
Sponsor: Richard Alloway
In unconventional gas well fee, further providing for expiration.
Sponsor: Jesse White
Reenacted and amended June 29, 1987 (P.L.32, No.14), further providing for the definition of "case."
Sponsor: Tina Davis
Providing for a fee on sexually oriented businesses; imposing duties on the Department of Revenue and the Department of Public Welfare; and providing for the allocation of revenue to services for victims of rape.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for firearms not to be carried without a license and for licenses.
Sponsor: Will Tallman
Further providing for the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund.
Sponsor: Thomas Killion
Providing standards for carbon monoxide alarms in care facilities; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Aging, the Department of Health and the Department of Public Welfare; and prescribing penalties.
Sponsor: Thomas Mustio
Designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 22 in Mifflin County as the Corporal John S. Valent Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Christopher Harris
In assessments of person and property, providing for real estate tax deferral for elderly homeowners.
Sponsor: Mark Painter
Further providing for definitions and for minimum wages.
Sponsor: Vanessa Brown
Encouraging the Governor and the Secretary of Conservation and Natural Resources to prevent drilling operations in the Clarence Moore Lands and preserve the character of the Loyalsock State Forest.
Sponsor: Gregory Vitali
In preliminary provisions, providing for Pennsylvania Core Standards Commission.
Sponsor: Gordon Denlinger
Providing for keystone opportunity expansion zones for job creation; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Sponsor: Robert Kauffman
In public assistance, further providing for determination of need.
Sponsor: Michelle Brownlee
Prohibiting employment of illegal aliens; requiring participation in the E-verify Program as a condition for Commonwealth contracts or grants; prohibiting business tax deductions for certain compensation; requiring suspension of licenses, registrations and certificates of incorporation under certain circumstances; and authorizing a private cause of action.
Sponsor: Daryl Metcalfe
Requiring the use of steel products made in the United States.
Sponsor: James Brewster
In development, further providing for well reporting requirements.
Sponsor: James Brewster
In conservation and natural resources, providing for water well construction standards.
Sponsor: Patricia Vance
In development, further providing for use of safety devices.
Sponsor: James Brewster
In general provisions, further providing for the definitions of "beneficiary" and "survivor annuitant"; in provisions relating to municipal employes, providing for rights of municipal employes' spouses, and further providing for options on superannuation or early retirement; in provisions relating to municipal firemen and municipal police, further providing for options on superannuation or early retirement; and, in optional retirement plans, further providing for options on superannuation or early retirement.
Sponsor: Steven Santarsiero
In membership, contributions and benefits, further providing for member's options, for death benefits and for payment of benefits; in administration and miscellaneous provisions, further providing for duties of board regarding applications and elections of members and for rights and duties of school employees and members; in benefits, further providing for member's options, for death benefits and for payment of benefits; and, in administration, funds, accounts, general provisions, further providing for duties of board regarding applications and elections of members and for rights and duties of State employees and members.
Sponsor: Steven Santarsiero
Providing for wine and spirits marketing.
Sponsor: Stephen Bloom
In local taxes, further providing for definitions, for payroll tax and for payment of tax to other political subdivisions or states as credit or deduction and withholding tax; in consolidated collection of local income taxes, further providing for definitions, for declaration and payment of income taxes, for tax collection committees, for powers and duties of department, for powers and duties of tax officer and for withholding and remittance; and, in collection of delinquent taxes, further providing for penalties and for costs of collection of delinquent per capita, occupation, occupational privilege, emergency and municipal services, local services and income taxes.
Sponsor: George Dunbar
In preliminary provisions, providing for employment history review.
Sponsor: Anthony Williams
Designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 54 in Montour County as the Staff Sergeant Thomas Allen Baysore Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Kurt Masser
Requiring the decommissioning of abandoned wells located on property leased for the purpose of producing oil or natural gas.
Sponsor: Stephen McCarter
Further providing for credit for military service.
Sponsor: John Blake
Providing for emergency response payment.
Sponsor: Stephen Barrar
Expressing displeasure with care and treatment our veterans have been receiving and continue to receive at the United States Department of Veteran Affairs facilities.
Sponsor: Paul Clymer
In definitions, providing for the definitions of "evidence-based" and "medically accurate"; and providing for certain governmental prohibitions.
Sponsor: Dan Frankel
Further providing for member's options.
Sponsor: Scott Petri
Further providing for definitions, for commercial accounts and for restricted materials; providing for Statewide registry of scrap processors and recycling facilities and for duty to register and for criminal registry; and further providing for penalties.
Sponsor: Tina Davis
Providing for the medical use of marijuana; and repealing provisions of law that prohibit and penalize marijuana use.
Sponsor: Edward Gainey
Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Health Care Compact; providing for the form of the compact; imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor and the Secretary of the Commonwealth; and establishing the Interstate Advisory Health Care Commission.
Sponsor: Daryl Metcalfe
In terms and courses of study, further providing for agreements with institutions of higher education; in opportunities for educational excellence, further providing for definitions and for concurrent enrollment agreements; and extensively revising charter school provisions.
Sponsor: Lloyd Smucker
Establishing the School Property Tax Reduction Fund; authorizing an additional personal income tax and an additional sales and use tax; providing for distributions to school districts, for question to be submitted to electors and for certain referendum relating to school property tax elimination; imposing limitations on earned income tax rate; authorizing certain increases on earned income tax rate; prohibiting and limiting real property tax in certain school districts; and authorizing resubmission of referendum under certain circumstances.
Sponsor: David Reed
Providing for gambling policy.
Sponsor: Tina Davis
Further providing for definitions; and providing for disclosure requirements for used vehicle dealers.
Sponsor: Brian Sims
In public assistance, prohibiting eligibility for individuals convicted of drug distribution.
Sponsor: Michael Regan
In fees, further providing for certificate of title and for security interest.
Sponsor: Michael Hanna
In pupils and attendance, further providing for required immunization.
Sponsor: Mario Scavello
Requiring certain health care practitioners to disseminate information relating to Down syndrome; and imposing duties on the Department of Health.
Sponsor: James Marshall
Further providing for definitions; and providing for prohibited government action.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
In taxicabs and limousines in first class cities, further providing for definitions; in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in powers and duties, further providing for assessment for regulatory expenses upon public utilities and for power of commission to require insurance; in contract carrier by motor vehicle and broker, further providing for declaration of policy and definitions; providing for transportation network services; in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in registration of vehicles, further providing for application for registration.
Sponsor: Wayne Fontana
Urging the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to investigate consumer transportation needs and approve experimental licenses for mobile-based ridesharing services in cities of the second class.
Sponsor: Wayne Fontana
A Supplement to the act of July 7, 1972 (P.L.743, No.176), known as the Lincoln University-Commonwealth Act, making an appropriation for carrying the same into effect; providing for a basis for payments of the appropriation; and providing a method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure
Sponsor: William Adolph
A Supplement to the act of December 8, 1982 (P.L.848, No.235), known as the Highway-Railroad and Highway Bridge Capital Budget Act for 1982-1983, itemizing additional State and local bridge projects.
Sponsor: Nicholas Micozzie
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, 2014, to June 30, 2015.
Sponsor: William Adolph
Further providing for definitions, for improper classification of employees, for criminal penalties, for administrative penalties, for stop-work orders, for procedure, for certain agreement prohibited, for availability of information, for use of penalty funds, for annual report required and for funding.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Making appropriations from the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund to the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Community and Economic Development to provide for the expenses of administering the Workers' Compensation Act, The Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act and the Office of Small Business Advocate for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
Sponsor: William Adolph
In Treasury Department, further providing for investment of money; in disposition of abandoned and unclaimed property, further providing for definitions, for property held by financial institutions, for property held by insurers, for property held by utilities, for property held by business associations, for property held by fiduciaries, for property held by courts and public officers and agencies, for miscellaneous property held for or owing to another and for report of property subject to custody and control of the Commonwealth, providing for certificate of finder registration, for revocation of finder registration and for appeals, further providing for examination of records, for proceeding to compel reporting or delivery and for penalties, and providing for relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act; in inquisitorial powers of fiscal officers, further providing for examination and adjustment of public accounts and the collection of amounts due the Commonwealth; in oil and gas wells, providing for legislative findings and further providing for appropriation, for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and for additional transfers; in special funds, further providing for funding, establishing the H2O PA Account, and providing for other grants; in additional special funds, further providing for use of fund, providing for termination, for transfer to Public School Employees' Retirement System, and further providing for distributions from Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Fund; in general budget implementation, further providing for State Civil Service Commission; providing for Environmental Quality Board, for surcharges and for other agencies; providing for rural regional college for underserved counties, for 2014-2015 budget implementation and for 2014-2015 restrictions on appropriations for funds and accounts; and making related repeals.
Sponsor: Matthew Baker
Making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Consumer Advocate in the Office of Attorney General.
Sponsor: William Adolph
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, 2014, to June 30, 2015, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
Sponsor: William Adolph
Making appropriations from the restricted revenue accounts within the State Gaming Fund and from the State Gaming Fund to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the Department of Revenue, the Pennsylvania State Police and the Attorney General for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
Sponsor: William Adolph
Making appropriations from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund and the Philadelphia Taxicab Medallion Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015.
Sponsor: William Adolph
A Supplement to the act of July 28, 1966 (3rd Sp.Sess., P.L.87, No.3), known as the University of Pittsburgh--Commonwealth Act, making appropriations for carrying the same into effect; and providing for a basis for payments of such appropriations, for a method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure.
Sponsor: William Adolph
Making appropriations from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and from restricted revenue accounts within the General Fund to the Department of State for use by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in support of the professional licensure boards assigned thereto.
Sponsor: William Adolph
A Supplement to the act of November 30, 1965 (P.L.843, No.355), known as the Temple University--Commonwealth Act, making an appropriation for carrying the same into effect; providing for a basis for payments of such appropriation; and providing a method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure.
Sponsor: William Adolph
To provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, for certain institutions and organizations, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014; to provide appropriations from the State Lottery Fund, the Tobacco Settlement Fund, the Aviation Restricted Account, the Hazardous Material Response Fund, The State Stores Fund, the Milk Marketing Fund, the Home Investment Trust Fund, the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund, the Tuition Account Guaranteed Savings Program Fund, the Banking Fund, the Firearm Records Check Fund, the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Fund, the Oil and Gas Lease Fund, the Home Improvement Account, the Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act Enforcement Fund, the Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund and the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development Restricted Receipt Account, to the Executive Department; to provide appropriations from the Judicial Computer System Augmentation Account to the Judicial Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015; to provide appropriations from the Motor License Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, for the proper operation of several departments of the Commonwealth and the Pennsylvania State Police authorized to spend Motor License Fund moneys; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive Department of the Commonwealth and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds from the General Fund and the State Lottery Fund for the Executive Department and the Judicial Department of the Commonwealth for the fiscal year July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
Sponsor: William Adolph
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to enact S. 912 (2013), which would enable cable television customers to subscribe to individual cable television channels.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Providing for the highway capital budget project itemization for the fiscal year 2014-2015 to be financed from current revenue or by the incurring of debt.
Sponsor: John Gordner
Making appropriations to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: William Adolph
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: William Adolph
Providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 2014-2015; itemizing redevelopment assistance capital projects to be constructed or acquired or assisted by the Department of Community and Economic Development, together with their estimated financial costs; authorizing the incurring of debt without the approval of the electors for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed, acquired or assisted by the Department of Community and Economic Development; and making appropriations.
Sponsor: William Adolph
Providing for keystone opportunity expansion zones for job creation; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Sponsor: Richard Alloway
Making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate in the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Sponsor: William Adolph
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, 2014, to June 30, 2015, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
Sponsor: William Adolph
Further providing for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
Further providing for public notice; and providing for notification of agency business required.
Sponsor: Jim Christiana
In grounds and buildings, further providing for sale of unused and unnecessary lands and buildings and for school police officers; and, in safe schools, further providing for Office for Safe Schools.
Sponsor: Donald White
In revised uniform law on notarial acts, further providing for appointment and commission as notary public, qualifications and no immunity or benefit and for regulations; and further providing for application for appointment to the office of notary public.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
In facilities and supplies relating to judicial computer system, further providing for surcharge and for fee deposit into the Access to Justice Account; and, in disposition of obsolete records, further providing for form of permanent recordation and for copies of destroyed records.
Sponsor: Tarah Toohil
Providing for the licensure of persons providing debt settlement services, for powers and duties of the Department of Banking and Securities and for enforcement; imposing civil penalties; and making a related repeal.
Sponsor: Kim Ward
Providing for the definition of "costs of construction"; and further providing for right to lien and amount, for priority of lien and for discharge or reduction of lien on payment into court or entry of security.
Sponsor: Kim Ward
Further providing for requests for examinations and reports of coroners.
Sponsor: Randy Vulakovich
Further providing for title and short title of act and for definitions; renaming the Deputy Sheriffs' Education and Training Board and further providing for its duties; further providing for the training program and for continuing education; providing for sheriff training requirement; further providing for deputy sheriff training requirement; providing for revocation of certification; renaming the Deputy Sheriffs' Education and Training Account; and further providing for reimbursement to counties.
Sponsor: Kate Harper
Renaming the West Chestnut Street Bridge in Coudersport Borough, Potter County, as the Private Edwin Tubbs Memorial Bridge; renaming the State Route 872 Bridge near Coudersport Borough/Eulalia Township Border, Potter County, as the Specialist Donald Stiles Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of S.R. 49 over the Cowanesque River between Dennis Hill Road and Church Street in Harrison Township, Potter County, as the Private First Class Roger P. Downey Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 56, partially in Seward Borough, Westmoreland County, and partially in East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, over the Conemaugh River as the Pfc. James E. Ludwig Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 263 in Bucks County as the Officer Bradley M. Fox Memorial Highway; designating a portion of Bushkill Center Road in Northampton County as the Veterans Memorial Highway; and designating a bridge to be constructed on that portion of State Route 903 over the Lehigh River, Jim Thorpe Borough, Carbon County, as the Sgt. Andrew J. "AJ" Baddick Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Joseph Scarnati
In municipal authorities, further providing for purposes and powers.
Sponsor: Edwin Erickson
In definition of sexual offenses, providing for unlawful dissemination of intimate image; and, in particular rights and immunities, providing for damages in actions for unlawful dissemination of intimate image.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Urging the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to investigate consumer transportation needs and approve experimental licenses for mobile-based ridesharing services in cities of the second class.
Sponsor: Erin Molchany
Reenacting and further providing for elk hunting licenses; and abrogating a regulation.
Sponsor: Matthew Gabler
Further providing for limited reimbursement of appraisal, attorney and engineering fees.
Sponsor: Donald White
Providing for online education initiative; and establishing the Online Course Clearinghouse Restricted Account.
Sponsor: Ryan Aument
Providing for Share the Road plate.
Sponsor: David Maloney
In municipal authorities, providing for interest rate risk and interest cost management; and, in indebtedness and borrowing, further providing for definitions; and expanding the scope of provisions relating to interest rate risk and interest cost management to include authorities.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
Providing for requirements for interest rate management agreements entered into by a city or county of the first class.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, reducing the size of the General Assembly.
Sponsor: Sam Smith
In indebtedness and borrowing, further providing for definitions, for classification and authority to issue bonds and notes, for cost of project and for exclusion of other self-liquidating debt to determine net nonelectoral debt or net lease rental debt; providing for preliminary approval by the department of the issuance of certain debt; further providing for small borrowing for capital purposes, for debt statement, for submission to department, for fees for filing, for certificate of approval of transcript, for effect of failure of timely action by department and for records of department; providing for duties of participants in Local Government Unit Debt Act transactions; and making a related repeal.
Sponsor: John Eichelberger
Further providing for money of authority, for competition in award of contracts and for investigations by commission.
Sponsor: John Blake
Further providing for duty of prime contractor to provide financial security in certain contracts involving public works and public improvements.
Sponsor: John Eichelberger
In pupils and attendance, further providing for penalties for violation of compulsory attendance requirements.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
In falsification and intimidation, further providing for retaliation against witness, victim or party; and, in uniform firearms, providing for keeping firearm in vehicle.
Sponsor: Michael Regan
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: John Wozniak
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, reducing the size of the General Assembly.
Sponsor: Elder Vogel
In pupils and attendance, further providing for exceptional children, education and training, for cost of tuition and maintenance of certain exceptional children in approved institutions; in charter schools, further providing for funding for charter schools; and, in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for special education payments to school districts and for extraordinary special education program expenses and repealing provisions relating to special education funding for eligible students with disabilities in Cost Category 3.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
In preliminary provisions, providing for implementation of scores from Keystone Exams.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
Further providing for declaration of public policy, for definitions and for maintenance of membership; providing for membership dues; prohibiting certain provisions relating to political contributions; and making related repeals.
Sponsor: John Eichelberger
In game or wildlife protection, further providing for unlawful activities.
Sponsor: Mark Keller
In unconventional gas well fee, providing for State lands unconventional gas well fee; in development, further providing for protection of water supplies and for containment for unconventional wells; providing for green completions; further providing for well reporting requirements, for air containment emissions and for enforcement orders; imposing a tax on the extraction of natural gas; providing for natural gas severance registration certificate, for duties of the Department of Revenue, for tax assessments and tax liens; imposing penalties; providing for service of process, for rulemaking, for cooperation with other governments and for bonds; establishing the Natural Gas Severance Tax Account, the Local Government Services Account and the Oil and Gas Environmental Disaster Recovery Account; and making an appropriation.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Extending sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the families of the three Israeli teenagers who were kidnapped and murdered.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the publication of the Northeast Times in Philadelphia.
Sponsor: Ed Neilson
Providing for newborn child pulse oximetry screening.
Sponsor: Karen Boback
Extensively revising the law on human trafficking in the areas of prosecution, prevention, victim protection, evidentiary confidentiality, limitation of actions, victim impact statements and classification of sexual offenses; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
In registration of vehicles, further providing for period of registration, for person with disability plate and placard, for antique, classic and collectible plates, for veteran plates and placard, for special plates for recipients of Purple Heart, 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 wild resource conservation plate, for Appalachian Trail organization registration plates and for preserve our heritage registration plate, providing for Pennsylvania Monuments registration plate and for United States Olympic plate, further providing for zoological plate, providing for Pennsylvania Hunting Heritage registration plates, further providing for special plates for recipients of Expeditionary Forces Medal, for special plates for World War II veterans, for special plates for individuals in the service of the United States Merchant Marine, for special plates for steelworkers, for special plates for veterans of Vietnam Conflict, for Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans plate, for Operation Enduring Freedom veterans plate, for special plates for veterans, for Gold Star Family plate, for special plates for United States military airborne units, and providing for special plates for recipients of Combat Action Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Action Ribbon, Combat Action Medal or Combat Medical Badge and for Special "In God We Trust" plates; and, in fees, further providing for personal registration plates.
Sponsor: David Argall
Recognizing the month of August 2014 as "National Immunization Awareness Month."
Sponsor: Rebecca Corbin
Further providing for purposes of limited liability companies.
Sponsor: Thomas Killion
Further providing for the definitions of "appropriate authority," "employee," "employer" and "good faith report," for protection of employees, for enforcement and for penalties.
Sponsor: Brian Ellis
Further providing for dogs used for law enforcement.
Sponsor: Matthew Smith
Further providing for the definitions of "appropriate authority," "good faith report" and "public body," for protection of employees and for penalties.
Sponsor: Jaret Gibbons
Commemorating the first anniversary of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshot members who gave their lives in the line of duty.
Sponsor: Frank Farry
Commemorating the life of Arthur L. Powell for his long-standing economic and philanthropic contributions to this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Timothy Briggs
Further providing for definitions, for general powers of the State Board of Dentistry, 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: Bernie O'Neill
Urging the rejection of the recommendations for natural gas vehicle fuel standards recently proffered by the National Conference on Weights and Measures.
Sponsor: Dan Moul
In community colleges, further providing for financial program and reimbursement of payments.
Sponsor: Patricia Vance
Designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 6 at Segment 0730 Offset 1125 over the Marvin Creek, Smethport Borough, McKean County, as the Bucktail Regiment Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Martin Causer
Designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 15 over the Yellow Breeches Creek, Carroll Township, York County, as the Glenn Bowers Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of 17th Street over the 10th Avenue Expressway, City of Altoona, Blair County, as the Blair County Veterans Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 764 over 31st Street, City of Altoona, Blair County, as the Alvin E. Morrison Memorial Bridge; designating West Erie Avenue from its intersection with North Second Street in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County, to the point where it meets North Front Street in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County, as Roberto Clemente Way; designating the interchange at the crossing of State Route 33 and Main Street (State Route 1022) in Palmer Township, Northampton County, as the Charles Chrin Interchange; designating the interchange between the portion of State Route 3009 and State Route 119 in South Union Township, Fayette County, as the Fred L. Lebder Interchange; and designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 711 over the Youghiogheny River in the City of Connellsville, Fayette County, as the Officer Robb McCray Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Michael Regan
Further providing for protective custody of newborn children in the areas of criminal liability, child protective services and newborn protection.
Sponsor: Rosita Youngblood
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 and for requirements for licensure; providing for certification for audiologists using intraoperative monitoring; further providing 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: John Gordner
Authorizing the Department of General Services to survey certain lands and buildings situate partly in the City of Harrisburg and partly in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County; authorizing the Department of Transportation, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to East Liberty Development Corporation certain lands and improvements situate in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County; authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Governor, to grant and convey, at a price to be determined through a competitive bid process, certain lands, buildings and improvements situate in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and the Borough of Pine Grove, Schuylkill County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor to remove and release the restrictive use covenants imposed on certain real property situate in the Borough of Blossburg, Tioga County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Labor and Industry and the Governor, to grant and convey to the Coatesville Area Senior Center, or its successors or assigns, certain lands, buildings and improvements situate in the City of Coatesville, Chester County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the Philadelphia Technician Training School certain lands situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Governor, to grant and convey to Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society, certain lands situate in the Borough of Waterford, Erie County; authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of Millersville University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education and the Governor, to grant and convey to Penn Manor School District certain lands situate in the Borough of Millersville, Lancaster County, and further authorizing and directing the Department of General Services to accept, in exchange, a conveyance of certain lands situate in the Borough of Millersville, Lancaster County, from the Penn Manor School District; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to remove and release the restrictive use and reversionary covenants imposed on certain real property situate in the City of Scranton, Lackawanna County; partially removing and releasing restrictive use covenants on certain lands situate in Benner Township, Centre County; and authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Attorney General and the concurrence of the Department of Environmental Protection, to lease to the City of Philadelphia land within the bed of the Delaware River within the City of Philadelphia.
Sponsor: Susan Helm
Repealing the act of July 31, 1941 (P.L.616, No.261), known as the Employment Agency Law.
Sponsor: Melinda Fee
In powers of attorney, further providing for general provisions and for special rules for gifts; providing for agent's duties and for principles of law and equity; further providing for form of power of attorney, for implementation of power of attorney and for liability; providing for liability for refusal to accept power of attorney and for activities through employees; and further providing for validity.
Sponsor: Mark Keller
Further providing for definitions and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters.
Sponsor: Tarah Toohil
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in special licenses and permits, further providing for disabled person permits.
Sponsor: Gary Haluska
Designating a portion of County Line Road separating Montgomery County and Bucks County as the SP4 Ronald C. Smith Memorial Highway; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 233 from the northern corporate limits of Newville Borough to the Cumberland County and Perry County line as the Sergeant Timothy L. Hayslett Memorial Highway; designating a bridge on that portion of US 22/US 322 Eastbound over Interstate 81, Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, as the Chief Warrant Officer Matthew Ruffner Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 12 in Alsace Township, Berks County, as the Special Warfare Operator Chief (SEAL) Lance M. Vaccaro Highway; designating the bridge on State Route 3023, Johns Road, Johnstown, Cambria County, as the Clara Barton Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge located on State Route 1003, Old York Road, over the Pennsylvania Turnpike, in Fairview Township, York County, as the Staff Sergeant Guy E. Shelley Memorial Bridge; designating the portion of State Route 51, known as Fleming Park Road, that intersects with Coraopolis Road in Kennedy Township, Allegheny County, as the Captain Sean M. Ruane Memorial Highway; designating the bridge crossing the Lackawanna River along 8th Avenue, also known as U.S. Business Route 6, in downtown Carbondale, Lackawanna County, as the 109th Infantry Bridge; designating State Bridge No. 53-0054-0290-0143 carrying S.R. 54 in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County, over the Reading and Northern Railroad, as the Cornelius McElhenny Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 66 over the Kiskiminetas River, Leechburg Borough, Armstrong County, as the Veterans Memorial Bridge; redesignating Concord Road (S.R. 3007) in Chester Township, Delaware County, as Judge Robert A. Wright Memorial Road; designating Whitaker Avenue from its intersection with Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County, to the point where it meets East Erie Avenue in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County, as the 65th Infantry "Borinqueneers" Avenue; designating the section of State Route 45, from the intersection of State Route 26, Segment 0140, Offset 0000, in Pine Grove Mills, Centre County, to U.S. Business Route 322, Segment 0240, Offset 0000, in Boalsburg, Centre County, as the Sergeant Adam Hartswick Interchange; designating a bridge on that portion of 17th Street over State Route 56 in Windber Borough, Somerset County, as the Trooper Joseph Sepp Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of State Route 30 in Philadelphia County as the Betty Ann Townes Memorial Highway; designating a bridge in Greene County as the Lieutenant Colonel Cephus Lee Roupe Memorial Bridge; and designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 2020 over Interstate 81 in the Borough of Dunmore, Lackawanna County, as the 2nd Lieutenant Carol Ann Drazba and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
In snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Gene Yaw
Authorizing the release of all restrictions imposed by the Project 70 Act on a portion of certain lands situated in the Borough of Brentwood, Allegheny County, in exchange for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on other lands owned by the Borough of Brentwood, Allegheny County.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
In school health services, further providing for employment of school health personnel.
Sponsor: Patricia Vance
Reenacting and amending the act of May 16, 2002 (P.L.315, No.46), known as the Community Services Block Grant Act, extending the expiration of the act; further providing for financial assistance for Community Services Block Grant Program; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Thomas Sankey
Recognizing the Borough of Paxtang on its 100th anniversary.
Sponsor: Susan Helm
Further providing for purpose, for definitions, for required services, for board of directors, for contracts with practitioners, hospitals and insurance companies, for right to serve or benefits when outside the state, for supervision and for reports and examinations; and providing for applicability to limited liability companies.
Sponsor: Thomas Killion
In particular rights and immunities, providing for successor business entity liability.
Sponsor: Robert Tomlinson
Designating a bridge in Greene County as the Lieutenant Colonel Cephus Lee Roupe Memorial Bridge; designating the bridges recognized as MF 195 and MF 196 carrying State Route 43 over the Dunlap Creek in Luzerne Township, Fayette County, as the Fayette Expressway Completion Organization (FAECO) Bridges; and designating State Bridge No. 53-0054-0290-0143 carrying S.R. 54 in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County, over the Reading and Northern Railroad, as the Cornelius McElhenny Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Pam Snyder
Further providing for purpose and for definitions; providing for approved organization procedure; and further providing for liability and for prescription of medication for family members.
Sponsor: Kate Harper
Recognizing participating in sports and cheering for sports as a unifying force among the citizens of this Commonwealth and the United States.
Sponsor: Ronald Waters
Urging the Auditor General, with the assistance of the City Controller of Philadelphia, to conduct a forensic audit of the School District of Philadelphia to provide a greater degree of transparency into the district's finances, particularly the expenditure of Federal, State and city funding and to require a report disseminating the findings of the audit.
Sponsor: Angel Cruz
In high schools, further providing for high school certificates.
Sponsor: John Lawrence
Providing for a computer data center equipment incentive program.
Sponsor: Richard Stevenson
Extensively revising pension provisions: for the Public School Employees' Retirement System, in the areas of preliminary provisions, of membership, contributions and benefits and, of administration and miscellaneous provisions; for military pensions, in the area of military leave of absence; for the State Employees' Retirement System, in the areas of preliminary provisions, of membership, credited service, classes of service and eligibility for benefits, of School Employees' Defined Contribution Plan and of contributions, of benefits, administration, funds, accounts, general provisions; providing, as to the revisions, for construction, applicability, funding, amortization, re-amortization, recertification, liability and legal challenge; and providing for task force on pension systems.
Sponsor: Michael Brubaker
Further providing for criminal laboratory user fee.
Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone
Requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to receive approval from the General Assembly for a State plan to regulate carbon dioxide emissions for existing stationary sources prior to submitting the State plan to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
Further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
Further providing for supplemental benefits.
Sponsor: Seth Grove
Further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Stephen Samuelson
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study of alternative methods of authorizing charter schools and regional charter schools.
Sponsor: Lloyd Smucker
Providing for Turning High School Graduates with Disabilities into Taxpayers Act; imposing duties on the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation; and providing for appropriations.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Urging the Congress of the United States to immediately extend the Emergency Unemployment Compensation program, restoring critical benefits to the long-term unemployed of this nation.
Sponsor: Kevin Schreiber
Honoring the life of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas A. Richards, United States Marine Corps Retired, and extending condolences upon his passing.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Recognizing and honoring Miguel Cotto for his achievements and contributions to the sport of boxing and to his Puerto Rican heritage.
Sponsor: Jose Miranda
Providing for an annual revenue sharing program for municipalities relating to tax-exempt real property; establishing the Tax-exempt Property Municipal Assistance Fund; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development; and making an inconsistent repeal.
Sponsor: Robert Freeman
In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for firearms not to be carried without a license.
Sponsor: Richard Saccone
Further providing for general provisions governing both tuition account programs and for State tax exemption.
Sponsor: Keith Greiner
Providing for the medical use of cannabis in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Jim Cox
Authorizing an additional fee to be imposed and used for demolition of dilapidated buildings on blighted property; and making an editorial change.
Sponsor: David Argall
In neighborhood blight remediation and revitalization, providing for notice to Department of Transportation.
Sponsor: Leanna Washington
Further providing for investment of authority funds.
Sponsor: Thomas Mustio
Providing for authorized interactive gaming and for duties of Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and Department of Health; imposing an interactive gaming tax and prescribing penalties.
Sponsor: Nicholas Miccarelli
Designating July 13 through 19, 2014, as "Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
In sale of property, providing for optional county demolition and rehabilitation fund.
Sponsor: James Brewster
Providing for video game production tax credit.
Sponsor: Jose Miranda
Recognizing the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing on its 35th anniversary.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
Further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Donald White
Honoring the public service contributions and civil rights activism of Thelma Lovette, and extending condolences to her family.
Sponsor: Jake Wheatley
In emergency telephone service, further providing for termination.
Sponsor: Stephen Barrar
Requiring the Environmental Quality Board to differentiate regulations relating to conventional oil and gas wells and unconventional gas wells in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Joseph Scarnati
Recognizing July 24, 2014, as "International Self-Care Day."
Sponsor: Matthew Smith
Providing for legal services contracts.
Sponsor: Timothy Krieger
Further providing for powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
Sponsor: Frank Farry
Further providing for issuance and content of driver's license.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Recognizing September 2014 as "Hunger Action Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michael Brubaker
In the State Fire Commissioner, providing for light-frame truss-type construction signage and prescribing a penalty.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in certificate of title and security interests, further providing for transfer of ownership of vehicles used for human habitation; in commercial drivers, further providing for definitions, and providing for texting while driving and for handheld mobile telephone; in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for accidents involving death or personal injury; in size, weight and load, further providing for length of vehicles, for conditions of permits and security for damages and for permits for movement of a mobile home or a modular housing unit and modular housing undercarriage; and making an editorial change.
Sponsor: Elder Vogel
Honoring and memorializing the 20th anniversary of Eddie Polec's death and recognizing the reform efforts made to significantly improve the Philadelphia 911 emergency response system in the wake of this tragedy.
Sponsor: Kevin Boyle
Further providing for certification of death.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
Commemorating the first anniversary of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshot members who gave their lives in the line of duty.
Sponsor: Frank Farry
Recognizing August 16, 2014, as "National Model Aviation Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
Recognizing July 2014 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Florindo Fabrizio
Further providing for definitions; repealing provisions related to the State Horse Racing Commission and State Harness Racing Commission; and providing for racing oversight, for pari-mutuel wagering licensing and for advance deposit wagering; further providing for mandatory requirements for medication rules, for establishment of Pennsylvania Race Horse Testing Program, for costs for enforcement of medication rules; and providing for the cessation of the State Horse Racing Commission and the State Harness Racing Commission.
Sponsor: Elder Vogel
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 surveillance, prevention and education strategies.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Further providing for the authority to administer injectable medications, biologicals and immunizations.
Sponsor: Edwin Erickson
In licensing of drivers, further providing for suspension of operating privilege for failure to respond to citation; and, in fees, further providing for reinstatement of operating privilege or vehicle registration.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
In falsification and intimidation, further providing for false alarms to agencies of public safety; and in sentencing, providing for sentencing for offenses involving false alarms to agencies of public safety.
Sponsor: Vincent Hughes
Designating August 2014 as "Pennsylvania Produce Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Marcia Hahn
Further providing for definitions; and providing for membership dues.
Sponsor: Jim Christiana
Honoring the United States Coast Guard on the occasion of its 214th anniversary.
Sponsor: John Payne
Recognizing the 15th anniversary of the Law and Government Institute of Widener University School of Law.
Sponsor: Mark Cohen
Further providing for definitions, for duties of facility owners, the One Call System, other parties, designers, excavators and project owners and for penalties; providing for enforcement, compliance and penalties; and further providing for expiration.
Sponsor: Matthew Baker
Further providing for eligibility requirements for examination and for limited licenses.
Sponsor: Mario Scavello
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study new approaches to family work support programs.
Sponsor: Charles McIlhinney
In conservation and natural resources, providing for water well construction standards.
Sponsor: Ron Miller
In city revitalization and improvement zones, further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Robert Freeman
Further providing for property tax rebate.
Sponsor: Ronald Waters
Providing for limited liability for pilots and apprentices.
Sponsor: Edwin Erickson
Repealing provisions relating to powers of waterways patrolmen.
Sponsor: Gary Haluska
Congratulating Bruster's Real Ice Cream on its 25th anniversary.
Sponsor: Elder Vogel
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of drivers, further providing for occupational limited license and providing for ignition interlock limited license; and, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for ignition interlock and for the offense of illegally operating a motor vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
In community-based services tax credit, further providing for definitions and for amount of tax credits; and providing for tax credit hiatus.
Sponsor: Bryan Cutler
Designating the week of July 6 through 13, 2014, as "Brain Aneurysm Awareness Week" and July 12, 2014, as "Brain Aneurysm Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: John Eichelberger
In ownership of property, legal title and equitable estate, further providing for right to dispose of a decedent's remains.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Reorganizing the Board of Trustees of The Pennsylvania State University.
Sponsor: John Yudichak
In hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods.
Sponsor: Scott Hutchinson
Further providing for unlawful acts and penalties and for unwanted telephone solicitation calls prohibited.
Sponsor: Jim Cox
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a comprehensive review and issue a report of the Department of Public Welfare, Office of Developmental Programs' implementation of the 1999 ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States in Olmstead v. L.C., relating to the closure of State centers for people with intellectual disabilities and the provision of home-based and community-based services.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue of professional bedside nurse staffing; and to report to the House of Representatives with its findings and recommendations to implement potential changes in State laws, practices, policies and procedures relating to safe nurse staffing.
Sponsor: Mauree Gingrich
Designating July 20, 2014, as "Veterans Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Tina Pickett
Providing for the definition of "unmanned aircraft"; in game or wildlife protection, further providing for disturbance of game or wildlife; and, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for interference with lawful taking of wildlife or other activities permitted by this title prohibited.
Sponsor: Richard Kasunic
Recognizing the month of August 2014 as "National Immunization Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Edwin Erickson
Providing for the definition of "unmanned aircraft"; and, in enforcement, further providing for interference with lawful fishing and boating prohibited.
Sponsor: Richard Kasunic
In municipal authorities, further providing for definitions and for purposes and powers.
Sponsor: Dan Moul
In educational assistance program, further providing for definitions and for amount of grants.
Sponsor: Robert Robbins
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Port Authority of Allegheny County.
Sponsor: Dominic Costa
Further providing for the filling of vacancies in the office of district attorney.
Sponsor: Edwin Erickson
Further providing for disabled veterans and former prisoners of war.
Sponsor: Joseph Scarnati
Designating the section of Pennsylvania Route 232 in Bryn Athyn, Montgomery County, as the SPC Tristan C. Smith Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Further providing for definitions, for commercial accounts and for restricted materials; providing for Statewide registry of scrap processors and recycling facilities and for duty to register and for criminal registry; and further providing for penalties.
Sponsor: David Argall
Providing for retention incentives for medical officers or health officers of the Pennsylvania National Guard; conferring powers and duties on the Adjutant General and Department of Military and Veterans Affairs; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Scott Hutchinson
Recognizing Jimmy Rollins for becoming the all-time hit leader for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Sponsor: James Roebuck
In terms and courses of study, providing for youth suicide awareness and prevention and for child exploitation awareness education.
Sponsor: Frank Farina
Providing for Dyslexia Screening and Early Literacy Intervention Pilot Program.
Sponsor: Ed Neilson
Amending the act of May 3, 1850 (P.L.654, No.385), entitled "An act providing for the election of district attorneys," further providing for the filling of vacancies in the office of district attorney.
Sponsor: Edwin Erickson
Designating the Piper J-3 Cub as the official State aircraft of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and designating the Pennsylvania Long Rifle as the official firearm of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michael Hanna
Restricting access to the prescription painkiller Zohydro.
Sponsor: Gene DiGirolamo
In terms and courses of study, providing for Holocaust, genocide and human rights violations instruction.
Sponsor: Paul Clymer
Further providing for resident license and fee exemptions.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Further providing for grading of offense relating to police animals.
Sponsor: John Maher
Designating the 700 to 800 block of U.S. Route 13, also known as the Chester Pike, in Prospect Park Borough, Delaware County, as the Officers Luke Arlington Conner and John Horace Callaghan Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Nicholas Miccarelli
Designating the bridge carrying State Route 119 over Big Run Creek in Big Run Borough, Jefferson County, as the SFC Scott R. Smith Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Sam Smith
In school directors, further providing for filling of vacancies.
Sponsor: Jerry Stern
Honoring the life and achievements of Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg, a civil rights pioneer who used her talents to become one of the most influential African-American radio broadcasters in America.
Sponsor: Edward Gainey
Recognizing the month of September 2014 as "Senior Center Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
Further providing for notice to condemnee and for preliminary objections.
Sponsor: Angel Cruz
Recognizing the month of September 2014 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Christine Tartaglione
Designating September 2014 as "Mushroom Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
In preliminary provisions, further defining "emergency vehicle"; in operation of vehicles, further providing for drivers of emergency vehicles; and, in other required equipment, further providing for visual and audible signals on emergency vehicles and for visual signals on authorized vehicles.
Sponsor: Kevin Boyle
In personal income tax, further providing for classes of income.
Sponsor: Charles McIlhinney
In realty transfer tax, further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Brandon Neuman
In neighborhood blight reclamation and revitalization, providing for failure to comply with a code requirement.
Sponsor: Kim Ward
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Anthracite Region Independent Power Producers Association (ARIPPA) and designating the week of August 18 through 24, 2014, as "ARIPPA 25 Years of Producing Environmentally Beneficial Alternative Energy - Recognition Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Donna Oberlander
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct an evaluation of the Department of Public Welfare's Human Services Block Grant Pilot Program.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
Further providing for the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund.
Sponsor: Elder Vogel
Designating the month of August 2014 as "Stevens Johnson Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Kurt Masser
Further providing for building and housing regulations; repealing provisions relating to building and housing inspectors; and providing for Uniform Construction Code, property maintenance code and reserved powers.
Sponsor: Edwin Erickson
Providing for meal or rest periods for employees; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry.
Sponsor: Angel Cruz
Further providing for notification of breach.
Sponsor: RoseMarie Swanger
Recognizing June 26, 2014, as the one-year anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decisions leading to the freedom to marry for gay couples in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mark Cohen
In matters affecting government units, further providing for exceptions to governmental immunity.
Sponsor: Michael Hanna
In school finances, further providing for distress in school districts of the first class; and providing for school board in distressed school districts.
Sponsor: Michael O'Brien
Providing for alternative campaign financing option, administration and requirement; establishing the Clean Election Fund; providing for terms of participation, for the power of Department of State to adopt rules and for study report; imposing duties on the Department of State and a duty on the Department of Revenue; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Daylin Leach
A Concurrent Resolution establishing the Task Force on Women Veterans' Health Care.
Sponsor: Pamela DeLissio
Recognizing September 10, 2014, as "World Suicide Prevention Day."
Sponsor: Christine Tartaglione
In public assistance, further providing for determination of need.
Sponsor: Judy Schwank
Designating August 2014 as "Native American Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: David Reed
In certificate of title and security interests, further providing for transfer to scrap metal processor.
Sponsor: Thomas Sankey
Providing for student debt reduction through the establishment of a Ready to Succeed Scholarship Program; and imposing powers and duties on the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.
Sponsor: Marguerite Quinn
Urging the Environmental Protection Agency, in developing guidelines for regulating carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants, to respect the primacy of this Commonwealth and other states and to rely on state regulators to develop performance standards for carbon dioxide emissions that take into account the unique policies, energy needs, resource mix and economic priorities of this Commonwealth and other states.
Sponsor: Pam Snyder
Recognizing August 26, 2014, as "Women's Equality Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Maria Donatucci
Designating the weeks of August 24, 2014, through August 30, 2014, and August 31, 2014, through September 6, 2014, as "Back to School Weeks" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michelle Brownlee
Requiring the disclosure of wireless device location information and providing for definitions and immunity.
Sponsor: Todd Stephens
Designating the week of June 16 through 23, 2014, as "Pollinator Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Robert Matzie
Eliminating statutory authority to toll Interstate Route 80.
Sponsor: Matthew Gabler
Amending the act of June 27, 1991 (P.L.70, No.10), entitled "An act requiring the superintendent of every public school district to make available, upon request, lists of graduating seniors to armed forces recruiters; and providing a penalty for the misuse of any such lists," further providing for title and for legislative intent; providing for short title and for definitions; and further providing for list of seniors to be compiled, for optional compliance by nonpublic schools and for reimbursement of costs.
Sponsor: Will Tallman
Providing for veterans and service member courts.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
Recognizing the important history of commercial development in Forest City, Pennsylvania, on the occasion of the borough's 150th anniversary.
Sponsor: Sandra Major
Designating the month of July 2014 as "Free Community Paper Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mario Scavello
Designating the portion of State Route 51, known as Fleming Park Road, that intersects with Coraopolis Road in Kennedy Township, Allegheny County, as the Captain Sean M. Ruane Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Wayne Fontana
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Ballet.
Sponsor: Mary Jo Daley
In municipal authorities, further providing for purposes and powers.
Sponsor: Kurt Masser
Further providing for board meetings.
Sponsor: Kurt Masser
In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the offense of unlawful treatment of elephants.
Sponsor: Daylin Leach
Further providing for educational improvement tax credit; and repealing provisions relating to educational opportunity scholarship tax credit.
Sponsor: Michael Vereb
Designating June 22, 2014, as "Lineworker Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Donna Oberlander
Designating a bridge on that portion of S.R. 35 over the Juniata River in Juniata County as the Juniata County Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
Amending the act of December 14, 1982 (P.L.1211, No.279), entitled "An act providing for ridesharing arrangements and providing that certain laws shall be inapplicable to ridesharing arrangements," providing for a short title; further providing for definitions and for motor carrier laws not applicable to ridesharing; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Thomas Killion
Providing for the offense and consequences of possession with criminal intent of a vehicle with false compartments.
Sponsor: Kate Harper
In support matters generally, further providing for liability for support; and, in child custody, further providing for consideration of criminal conviction.
Sponsor: Angel Cruz
Providing for reissuance of film production tax credits.
Sponsor: Jerry Stern
In computer offenses, providing for the offense of phishing and for protection from liability under certain circumstances.
Sponsor: Brandon Neuman
Honoring the Pope John Paul II High School Golden Panthers on capturing the 2014 PIAA AAA State Baseball Championship.
Sponsor: Michael Vereb
Designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 263 in Bucks County as the Officer Bradley M. Fox Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Bernie O'Neill
Honoring the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary's 75th anniversary.
Sponsor: John Payne
Establishing the Delinquent Debt Intercept Authority.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
Authorizing the incurrence of indebtedness by the Commonwealth, upon electorate approval, for the establishment of a fund to benefit eligible students pursuing postsecondary education; creating a special fund in the State Treasury to be known as the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Higher Education Loan Program Trust Fund; establishing the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Higher Education Loan Program; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
In consolidated county assessment, further providing for subjects of local taxation.
Sponsor: John Eichelberger
In State System of Higher Education, further providing for project contracts.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
Designating September 25, 2014, as "International Ataxia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Sheraden Park.
Sponsor: Daniel Deasy
Providing for the registration and reporting of certain reciprocal internal combustion engines; imposing certain powers and duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; and providing for an air quality impact study.
Sponsor: Chris Ross
In sentencing, further providing for sentences for offenses committed with firearms and for sentences for second and subsequent offenses.
Sponsor: Todd Stephens
Further providing for limiting number of retail licenses to be issued in each county, for unlawful acts relative to liquor, malt and brewed beverages and licensees and for limited wineries.
Sponsor: Scott Petri
In liquor and alcohol, further providing for interlocking business prohibited; in malt and brewed beverages, further providing for number and kinds of licenses allowed same licensee and for interlocking business prohibited; and, in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for limited wineries.
Sponsor: Dan Moul
Further providing for responsible alcohol management.
Sponsor: David Hickernell
Designating a bridge carrying State Route 1008 known as Pompey Hill Road, over the Stonycreek River in Quemahoning and Stonycreek Townships, Somerset County, as the Private John W. Mostoller Bridge.
Sponsor: Carl Metzgar
Further providing for sales by liquor licensees and restrictions.
Sponsor: Scott Petri
In fees, further providing for nuclear facility and transport fees.
Sponsor: Ron Miller
Further defining "eligible entity"; and further providing for unlawful acts relative to liquor, malt and brewed beverages and licensees.
Sponsor: Kurt Masser
In grounds and buildings, further providing for approval by Department of Education of plans, etc. of buildings and exceptions; providing for accountability and reducing costs in construction process; further providing for limitation on new applications for Department of Education approval of school building projects; in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for definitions, for approved reimbursable rental for leases hereafter approved and approved reimbursable sinking fund charges on indebtedness, for payments on account of leases hereafter approved and on account of sinking fund charges on indebtedness for school buildings hereafter constructed and for payments on account of building costs; providing for lump sum reimbursement for construction or reconstruction and for reimbursement for school districts not submitting required documentation; and imposing a duty on the State Public School Building Authority.
Sponsor: Seth Grove
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in seller disclosures, further providing for disclosure form.
Sponsor: Mauree Gingrich
Further providing for definitions, for sales by liquor licensees and restrictions, for retail dispensers' restrictions on purchases and sales, for breweries and for unlawful acts relative to liquor, malt and brewed beverages and licensees.
Sponsor: Thomas Killion
Further providing for tax collection records.
Sponsor: Richard Saccone
Establishing the Heritage Area Program to identify, protect, enhance and promote the historic, recreational, natural, cultural and scenic resources of this Commonwealth and to stimulate community revitalization and economic development through regional heritage conservation, recreation, tourism and partnerships; and repealing provisions in the Fiscal Code relating to heritage areas.
Sponsor: Harold James
Expressing support for the democratic and European aspirations of the people of Ukraine and their right to choose their own future free of intimidation and fear.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Providing for patients' rights; and establishing a Pain Management and Palliative Care Task Force.
Sponsor: Edward Gainey
In personal income tax, further providing for classes of income.
Sponsor: Stephen Bloom
In food protection, further providing for definitions and for license required.
Sponsor: Doyle Heffley
Further providing for classes of income.
Sponsor: George Dunbar
Repealing the act of May 28, 1943 (P.L.796, No.333), entitled "An act establishing as state highways, certain county highways and requiring their construction, repair and maintenance as such."
Sponsor: Nicholas Micozzie
In personal income tax, further providing for classes of income.
Sponsor: Seth Grove
Repealing the act of May 21, 1943 (P.L.279, No.131), entitled " authorizing the Department of Highways and counties, cities, boroughs, towns and townships to adopt and take over as public roads and highways, certain highways taken over, located, extended or constructed by the Federal Government or any agency thereof, in the exercise of the war power, and providing the procedure therefor."
Sponsor: Nicholas Micozzie
Regulating boarding houses and rooming houses; conferring powers and duties on the Department of Health; providing for remedies; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: James Clay
Repealing the act of July 16, 1941 (P.L.386, No.149), entitled, as amended, "An act providing for the establishment, construction, operation and maintenance of a mountain ridge road or parkway in the Pocono Mountains through, bordering or accessible to the counties of Monroe, Northampton, Carbon, Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike, to be known as the "Pocono Mountain Memorial Parkway"; providing for the creation of the Pennsylvania Parkway Commission, and conferring powers, and imposing duties on said commission; authorizing the issuance of parkway revenue bonds of the Commonwealth, payable solely from tolls, to pay the cost of such parkway; providing that no debt of the Commonwealth shall be incurred in the exercise of any of the powers granted by this act; providing for the collection of tolls for the payment of such bonds and for the cost of maintenance, operation and repair of the parkway; making such bonds exempt from taxation; constituting such bonds legal investments in certain instances; prescribing conditions upon which such parkway shall become free; providing for condemnation; granting certain powers and authority to municipal subdivisions and other agencies of the Commonwealth to cooperate with the commission; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Highways and authorizing the issuance of parkway revenue refunding bonds."
Sponsor: Nicholas Micozzie
Providing for a natural gas drilling tax; establishing the Natural Gas Drilling Tax Account, the Unconventional Gas Well Impact Fund and the Marcellus Legacy Fund; and providing for use of revenue.
Sponsor: Gene DiGirolamo
Repealing the act of March 26, 1903 (P.L.71, No.71), entitled " relating to the location, construction and maintenance of viaducts and bridges in cities and adjacent territory; empowering the several cities of this Commonwealth to construct, or have constructed, bridges or viaducts over rivers, creeks, streams, railroads and private lands, or over and across any of them, for public highways, and to procure locations therefor by purchase or condemnation proceedings, whether the same be wholly within, or partly within and partly without, the city limits; authorizing said cities to unite and enter into a contract or contracts with the county commissioners of the proper county, and with railroad, street railway, and other companies and parties interested, or with any of them, for the erection, construction and maintenance of said viaducts and bridges, and for the payment of the damages caused by their location and erection; and forbidding any railroad company to pass under any such viaduct or bridge, without contributing to the cost of maintenance thereof."
Sponsor: Nicholas Micozzie
In general provisions relating to civil actions and proceedings, further providing for comparative negligence.
Sponsor: Robert Freeman
Repealing the act of April 2, 1963 (P.L.16, No.14), entitled "An act authorizing the Department of Highways, with the approval of the Governor, to construct a highway, and to erect and maintain a bridge over the Kiskiminetas River in Westmoreland and Armstrong Counties, and to provide the necessary approaches and connections with State highways; empowering counties to pay certain damages; and making an appropriation therefor."
Sponsor: Nicholas Micozzie
Providing for audits of affairs of the General Assembly and legislative agencies; and making a related repeal.
Sponsor: Robert Freeman
Repealing the act of May 27, 1965 (P.L.63, No.50), entitled "An act authorizing the Department of Highways, with the approval of the Governor, to erect and maintain a bridge over the Monongahela River in Washington and Allegheny Counties, and to provide the necessary approaches and connections with State highways; empowering counties to pay certain damages, and making an appropriation."
Sponsor: Nicholas Micozzie
Further providing for medical professional liability insurance and for the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund.
Sponsor: Thomas Killion
Eliminating the Fish Fund and Boat Fund; establishing the Fish and Boat Fund; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Gary Haluska
Repealing the act of January 14, 1951 (1952 P.L.2046, No.577), entitled "An act authorizing the Department of Highways to erect and maintain toll bridges over the Susquehanna River at certain points, and to provide the necessary approaches and connections with State highways; empowering counties to pay certain damages; providing for the collection of tolls; and making an appropriation."
Sponsor: Nicholas Micozzie
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in incorporation, further providing for articles of incorporation, for Department of Banking consideration of articles and for bylaws; in corporate powers, duties and safeguards, further providing for powers, for fees and charges, for loan interest, for power to borrow, for loans and for dividends; in members, directors and officers, further providing for notice to members and for expulsion and withdrawal; in amendment of articles, further providing for procedure for amendment of articles; in conversion, merger and consolidation, further providing for conversion into Federal credit union and for adoption of plan; and, in dissolution, further providing for approval of voluntary dissolution.
Sponsor: Lynda Schlegel Culver
Designating and adopting the Piper J-3 Cub as the official airplane of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: John Wozniak
Authorizing the release of restrictions on use and alienation imposed by the Project 70 Land Acquisition and Borrowing Act on certain land owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in Benner Township, Centre County.
Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff
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; and making a related repeal.
Sponsor: Rebecca Corbin
Providing for incentives for municipal volunteers of fire companies and nonprofit emergency medical services agencies.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
In private colleges, universities and seminaries, further providing for certification of institutions; and providing for change of designation to university and for change of designation to college.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
Further providing for funds of volunteer firefighters' relief associations.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
In sexual offenses, further providing for drug delivery resulting in death; providing for the offense of sexual assault by sports official, volunteer or employee of nonprofit association; and, in sentencing, further providing for sentences for offenses against infant persons.
Sponsor: Michael Vereb
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: John Blake
Designating the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge off-ramp, State Ramp 8086, leading to State Route 148 in the City of McKeesport, Allegheny County, as the Officer Frank Miller, Jr., Memorial Ramp.
Sponsor: James Brewster
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: James Marshall
Further providing for credit for military service.
Sponsor: Kevin Haggerty
Making appropriations from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and from restricted revenue accounts within the General Fund to the Department of State for use by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in support of the professional licensure boards assigned thereto.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
Making appropriations from the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund to the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Community and Economic Development to provide for the expenses of administering the Workers' Compensation Act, The Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act and the Office of Small Business Advocate for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
In special licenses and permits, further providing for Lake Erie fishing permits.
Sponsor: Sean Wiley
Making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Consumer Advocate in the Office of Attorney General.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
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, 2014, to June 30, 2015, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
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, 2014, to June 30, 2015.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
Providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 2014-2015.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
Designating July 26, 2014, as "Oval Race Track Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Thomas Sankey
Making appropriations from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund and the Philadelphia Taxicab Medallion Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
Further providing for military family relief assistance.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Making appropriations from the restricted revenue accounts within the State Gaming Fund and from the State Gaming Fund to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the Department of Revenue, the Pennsylvania State Police and the Attorney General for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in powers and duties of Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, further providing for specific powers and duties, for personal property and for documents; providing for Commonwealth archival records, for local government archival records and for access to older public records; in historic properties, further providing for powers over certain historic property; and prescribing a penalty.
Sponsor: Robert Robbins
In interpretation and definitions, further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: William Adolph
Making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate in the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
In corporate net income tax, further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Michael Brubaker
In film production tax credit, further providing for limitations.
Sponsor: Wayne Fontana
Further providing for licensing of firms.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
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, 2014, to June 30, 2015, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the June 26, 1964, dynamite explosion in Marshalls Creek, Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, that claimed the lives of three Marshalls Creek Fire Company firefighters.
Sponsor: Rosemary Brown
Honoring Ruby Dee, trailblazing actress and civil rights activist, celebrating her life and mourning her death.
Sponsor: Anthony Williams
Further providing for stocked waters open for fishing.
Sponsor: Dan Moul
To provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, for certain institutions and organizations, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014; to provide appropriations from the State Lottery Fund, the Tobacco Settlement Fund, the Aviation Restricted Account, the Hazardous Material Response Fund, The State Stores Fund, the Milk Marketing Fund, the Home Investment Trust Fund, the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund, the Tuition Account Guaranteed Savings Program Fund, the Banking Fund, the Firearm Records Check Fund, the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Fund, the Oil and Gas Lease Fund, the Home Improvement Account, the Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act Enforcement Fund, the Energy Conservation and Assistance Fund, the Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund and the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development Restricted Receipt Account, to the Executive Department; to provide appropriations from the Judicial Computer System Augmentation Account to the Judicial Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015; to provide appropriations from the Motor License Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, for the proper operation of several departments of the Commonwealth and the Pennsylvania State Police authorized to spend Motor License Fund moneys; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive Department of the Commonwealth and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
Designating the month of July 2014 as "MECP2 Duplication Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: David Hickernell
Observing June 19, 2014, as "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Shirley Kitchen
Further providing for special occasion permits.
Sponsor: Matthew Smith
Providing for the Pennsylvania port volume increase tax credit.
Sponsor: Lawrence Farnese
Urging the President of the United States and Congress to work to secure the release of Meriam Ibrahim.
Sponsor: Paul Clymer
Further providing for educational leave of absence; and providing for heroic service website.
Sponsor: Mark Gillen
In operation of vehicles, further providing for drivers of emergency vehicles.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Providing for public access to procurement records; and further providing for competitive sealed proposals, for sole source procurement and for emergency procurement.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
Designating a bridge on that portion of 17th Street over the 10th Avenue Expressway, City of Altoona, Blair County, as the Blair County Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: John McGinnis
Designating a bridge on that portion of S.R. 764 over 31st Street, City of Altoona, Blair County, as the Alvin E. Morrison Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: John McGinnis
Designating the interchange at the crossing of S.R. 33 and Main Street (S.R. 1022) in Palmer Township, Northampton County, as the Charles Chrin Interchange.
Sponsor: Lisa Boscola
Designating West Erie Avenue from its intersection with North Second Street in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County, to the point where it meets North Front Street in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County, as Roberto Clemente Way.
Sponsor: Angel Cruz
Providing for hepatitis C testing and treatment and for duties of the Department of Health.
Sponsor: Matthew Baker
Repealing provisions relating to report of racial and ethnic groupings, to study of public schools that provide Internet instruction, to corporate seal, to submission of plans, to approval of plans, to disapproval of plans, to Department of Public Instruction to prepare plans, to establishment of reorganized school districts, to advance establishment, to special school watchmen-school districts in townships of the second class, to copies of school laws, to educational broadcasting, to residences for teachers and janitors, to heating stoves to be shielded, to ventilation and thermometer, to fireproof construction, to doors to open outward and fire escapes, etc., to water-closets and out-houses, to completion of abandoned WPA projects, districts of the third and fourth class, to condition of grounds and shade trees, to summer schools, etc., to possession of telephone pagers prohibited, to nonprofit school food program, to antitruancy programs, to medical care for children under six with defective hearing, to report, to care and treatment of pupils and to local wellness policy; further providing for fire and emergency evacuation drills; repealing provisions relating to foreign language academies, to monthly reports to school directors in districts second, third and fourth class, to alcohol, chemical and tobacco abuse program, to read to succeed, to reporting, to department duties and powers; further providing for duties of State Board for Vocational Education and reports; repealing provisions related to schools or classes, supervisors, principals, instructors and etc., to estimate of expenses and reimbursement and appropriations and to teachers of evening schools; further providing for powers and duties of the board of trustees; repealing provisions related to annual report, to duties of public institutions of higher education, to medical education loan assistance, to special study on the revenue impact of out-of-State tax credits, and to powers and duties of the board and to reports and recommendations.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
Further providing for the offense of tattooing and body piercing.
Sponsor: Keith Gillespie
Supporting the struggle of the Ukrainian people in their fight for religious and civil liberties.
Sponsor: Paul Clymer
Establishing a Heritage Areas Program to identify, protect, enhance and promote the historic, recreational, natural, cultural and scenic resources of this Commonwealth and to stimulate community revitalization and economic development through regional heritage conservation, recreation, tourism and partnerships; and making a related repeal.
Sponsor: Kim Ward
Amending the act of April 8, 1949 (P.L.418, No.58), entitled, "An act to provide for and regulate the accumulation, investment, and expenditure of funds by cities, boroughs, incorporated towns and townships for preparing plans for sewage disposal systems, and for the construction, improvement or replacement of sewage disposal systems for which plans have been approved by the Sanitary Water Board of the Commonwealth," further providing for definitions, for creation of a Sewage Disposal System Fund and for expenditure of fund; providing for expenditure of public funds for private lateral sewer lines; and further providing for grants of moneys.
Sponsor: Wayne Fontana
Providing for remediation of real property contaminated by methamphetamine production, for decontamination guidelines to be developed by Department of Health and for restitution; prohibiting certain activity relating to certain property; providing for enforcement; establishing immunity for real estate professionals under certain circumstances; and authorizing fees.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
Honoring Felix "Tito" Trinidad for his achievements and contributions to the sport of boxing and congratulating him on his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Sponsor: Angel Cruz
Providing for authorized interactive gaming and for duties of Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and Department of Health; imposing an interactive gaming tax and prescribing penalties.
Sponsor: Edwin Erickson
Further providing for manner of executing anatomical gifts.
Sponsor: John Sabatina
Designating June 15, 2014, as "Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Karen Boback
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of the Borough of Seven Springs in Somerset and Fayette Counties.
Sponsor: Carl Metzgar
Urging the executive branch participants in the Whitewood case to appeal the decision in order to preserve the right of the citizens of this Commonwealth to exercise their constitutional and historical prerogative to define marriage.
Sponsor: John Eichelberger
Prohibiting the use of permanent replacement workers during a labor dispute; prohibiting the use of employment agents and contract employment agencies from recruiting or furnishing employees to permanently replace employees in a labor dispute; providing for injunctive relief and damages; and imposing a penalty.
Sponsor: Matthew Bradford
Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of Dover Borough, as well as the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of the borough.
Sponsor: Seth Grove
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Old Home Week celebration of the Borough of Catasauqua, Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Daniel McNeill
Honoring the life and legacy of Frank L. Gilyard, Sr., for devoting his life to the establishment of the Central Pennsylvania African American Museum and his service to the City of Reading and the African-American community.
Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone
Prohibiting enforcement of covenants not to compete in health care practitioner employment agreements.
Sponsor: Jim Christiana
Urging the executive branch participants in the Whitewood case to appeal the decision in order to preserve the right of the citizens of this Commonwealth to exercise their constitutional and historical prerogative to define marriage.
Sponsor: Daryl Metcalfe
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Anthracite Region Independent Power Producers Association (ARIPPA) and designating the week of August 18 through 24, 2014, as "ARIPPA - 25 Years of Producing Environmentally Beneficial Alternative Energy - Recognition Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Scott Hutchinson
In assault, further providing for terroristic threats; and, in magisterial district judges, further providing for jurisdiction and venue.
Sponsor: Kevin Schreiber
In turnpike, further providing for collection and disposition of tolls and other revenue.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Further providing for enforcement; and, in tavern gaming, further providing for definitions, for licenses, for application, for approval, for change in ownership, for tavern raffle, for distribution of net revenue, for tavern games tax, for host municipality tavern games tax, for reports, for enforcement and for prohibitions.
Sponsor: Richard Alloway
In general provisions, further providing for reciprocal limitations.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
In licensing of drivers, further providing for suspension of operating privilege.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
In licensing of drivers, further providing for schedule of convictions and points; in rules of the road in general, further providing for speed timing devices; and further providing for State and local powers.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
Designating the month of June 2014 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Robert Mensch
Amending the act of June 5, 1991 (P.L.9, No.6), known as the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority Act for Cities of the First Class, repealing a provision concerning the effect of an assisted city's financial plan on arbitration awards.
Sponsor: John Taylor
Establishing an employee ownership program to promote business retention and growth in this Commonwealth; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Providing for disclosure and confidentiality of victims' records.
Sponsor: Michelle Brownlee
A Supplement to the act of December 8, 1982 (P.L.848, No.235), known as the Highway-Railroad and Highway Bridge Capital Budget Act for 1982-1983, itemizing additional State and local bridge projects.
Sponsor: Donald White
Urging the President of the United States and the Congress to immediately consider and pass H.R. 3930, which establishes the National Commission on the Structure of the Army.
Sponsor: Robert Mensch
Further providing for classes of income.
Sponsor: Scott Hutchinson
Urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to continue funding the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center.
Sponsor: Juliann Harhart
In registration plates, repealing provisions related to legislative plate.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
In limitation of time, further providing for tolling limitations of certain civil actions and criminal proceedings; and, in matters affecting government units, further providing for exceptions to sovereign immunity and governmental immunity.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
In restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for requirements for electric generation suppliers.
Sponsor: Richard Kasunic
In personal income tax, further providing for classes of income.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
Designating and adopting the Shoofly Pie as the official State pie of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Bernie O'Neill
Providing for nonprofit animal shelter tax credit.
Sponsor: John Blake
" defining "certified lifeguard"; and providing for certified lifeguard requirement in State parks with public beaches.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
In personal income tax, further providing for classes of income.
Sponsor: Michael Brubaker
Recognizing June 11, 2014, as "Turkish-American Cultural Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: David Argall
Designating June 17, 2014, as "Children's Sickle Cell Advocacy Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Jake Wheatley
Designating June 27, 2014, as "National HIV Testing Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Jake Wheatley
Designating June 11, 2014, as "Turkic Cultural Day" in Pennsylvania and recognizing the valuable work of the Council of Turkic American Associations and the Turkish Cultural Center of Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michael Sturla
Recognizing the legacy and achievements of former State Representative Michael H. Kennedy.
Sponsor: Paul Costa
Observing May 15, 2014, as the "International Day of Families" in Pennsylvania and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the International Year of the Family.
Sponsor: Mauree Gingrich
In pupils and attendance, further providing for residence and right to free school privileges and for suspension and expulsion of pupils.
Sponsor: Vanessa Brown
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of Little League Baseball.
Sponsor: Richard Mirabito
Designating the bridge on State Route 3023, Johns Road, Johnstown, Cambria County, as the Clara Barton Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: John Wozniak
Designating the bridge carrying PA Route 973 over Hoagland Run in Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, as the Bruce E. Bartley, Sr., Bridge.
Sponsor: Gene Yaw
Designating a bridge on that portion of SR 0056 over the Norfolk Southern Railroad and Tenth Street, Seward Borough, Westmoreland County, as the Clement J. Rolling Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Donald White
In consolidated collection of local income taxes, further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Making extensive substantive and editorial changes; further providing for definitions, exempt securities, exempt transactions, required documents for registration statements, rules for filing federally covered securities, exemptions from registration provisions, powers for the Department of Banking and Securities, administration of the act, increasing assessments, methods of payment of funds and requirements for administrative proceedings under the act; making a repeal; and establishing a restricted account in the General Fund.
Sponsor: Donald White
Celebrating the lives of Francis James Keenan and Jarod VonRueden and expressing condolences to their families upon their untimely and tragic passing.
Sponsor: Sid Kavulich
Recognizing June 14, 2014, as "National Flag Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Richard Mirabito
Further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: John Yudichak
Further providing for definitions, for application of act, for owner's payment obligations, for owner's withholding of payment for good faith claims, for contractor's and subcontractor's payment obligations, for errors in documentation, for retainage and for contractor's withholding of payment for good faith claims.
Sponsor: Thomas Killion
Providing for basic education funding commission.
Sponsor: Bernie O'Neill
Expressing condolences to the people of Turkey and the families and friends of the miners who lost their lives in the tragic mine explosion in Soma, Turkey.
Sponsor: Brendan Boyle
Regulating home inspectors; providing for funds, for licensure, for disciplinary action, for remedies and for penalties; and making a related repeal.
Sponsor: Susan Helm
Further providing for building and housing regulations; repealing provisions relating to building and housing inspectors; and providing for Uniform Construction Code, property maintenance code and reserved powers.
Sponsor: Kate Harper
Designating June 7, 2014, as "Alex's Lemonade Stand Day" in Pennsylvania and encouraging all citizens to contribute to the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and other pediatric cancer research programs.
Sponsor: Daylin Leach
Further providing for powers of the board of township commissioners as to building and housing regulations and inspectors; and providing for Uniform Construction Code, property maintenance code and reserved powers.
Sponsor: Kate Harper
In hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods.
Sponsor: Richard Saccone
Urging the United States Department of Transportation and the National Transportation Safety Board to conduct a comprehensive inspection of all railroads in this Commonwealth to ensure that the railroads are capable of withstanding the increased traffic that is occurring due to the transportation of crude oil.
Sponsor: Joseph Hackett
In emergency telephone service, further providing for expiration of chapter.
Sponsor: Robert Mensch
Expressing condolences upon the passing of Maya Angelou, internationally acclaimed poet, singer, actress and activist.
Sponsor: Shirley Kitchen
Designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 12 in Alsace Township, Berks County, as the Special Warfare Operator Chief (SEAL) Lance M. Vaccaro Highway.
Sponsor: Judy Schwank
Recognizing the year 2014 as the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Honoring the life and expressing condolences upon the passing of Officer William J. McCarthy IV, a Shenango Township police officer who was tragically killed in the line of duty on May 2, 2013.
Sponsor: Christopher Sainato
Recognizing the week of April 20 through 26, 2014, as "Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Gordon Denlinger
Providing for hybrid learning program.
Sponsor: Ryan Aument
Designating the months of June, July and August 2014 as "Summer Reading Games 2014" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Vanessa Brown
Further providing for general provisions and for durable powers of attorney.
Sponsor: Ryan Bizzarro
Recognizing the Order of the United Commercial Travelers of America and its Pennsylvania councils.
Sponsor: Richard Mirabito
In personal income tax, further providing for classes of income; and, in inheritance tax, further providing for transfers not subject to tax.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
Providing for electric generation supplier.
Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff
Limiting restrictive covenants in health care practitioner employment agreements.
Sponsor: Anthony DeLuca
Further providing for legislative findings; authorizing the incurring of indebtedness, with the approval of the electors, of $600,000,000 for the acquisition, repair, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, extension, expansion and improvement of water supply and sewage treatment systems; providing for the powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority and for authorization and expiration; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: John Yudichak
Further providing for definitions and for child identification, assessment and tracking system.
Sponsor: Charles McIlhinney
Urging the Congress of the United States to not make drastic cuts to the Medicare program for purposes of expanding Medicaid to working-age able-bodied, childless adults under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Sponsor: Stanley Saylor
In ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for statement of financial interests required to be filed.
Sponsor: Daniel McNeill
Further providing for definitions and for expungement.
Sponsor: Ronald Waters
In sentencing, providing for sentence of community service.
Sponsor: Kurt Masser
Further providing for general provisions governing both tuition account programs.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
Designating June 27, 2014, as "Remember Everyone Deployed Friday (Red Friday)" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for the designation of legislative and congressional districts within this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: John Blake
Further providing for definitions and for criteria for institutions of purely public charity.
Sponsor: Anthony DeLuca
Designating a bridge to be constructed on that portion of State Route 903 over the Lehigh River, Jim Thorpe Borough, Carbon County, as the Sgt. Andrew J. "AJ" Baddick Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Doyle Heffley
Providing for grants to regional police departments; imposing powers and duties on the Center for Local Government Services and the Department of Community and Economic Development; providing for transfers from the State Gaming Fund; and making a related repeal.
Sponsor: Seth Grove
Further providing for Keystone Exams.
Sponsor: Dan Truitt
Providing for the display of the national motto "In God We Trust" in classrooms and other areas in public school buildings.
Sponsor: Richard Saccone
Further providing for court approval required for change of name and change by order of court.
Sponsor: Mark Cohen
Further providing for definitions and for tipped employees.
Sponsor: Angel Cruz
In other required equipment, further providing for television equipment.
Sponsor: Nicholas Micozzie
In Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, further providing for forests.
Sponsor: Richard Mirabito
Further providing for grants and reimbursements authorized.
Sponsor: Stanley Saylor
Providing for a 2015 special ad hoc municipal police and firefighter postretirement adjustment; and further providing for reimbursement by Commonwealth for special ad hoc adjustment, for municipal retirement system certification of adjustments paid and of reimbursable amounts, for Commonwealth disbursement of reimbursement payment and for municipal receipt of reimbursement payment.
Sponsor: John Taylor
Further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: William Keller
In preliminary provisions, providing for short title of title; codifying provisions relating to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, to sheriffs and to crimes victims; and making editorial changes and related repeals.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
Further prohibiting smoking in public places; providing for local ordinances; and making a related repeal of the Fire and Panic Act.
Sponsor: Mario Scavello
In school health services, further providing for definitions; and providing for education of school employees in diabetes care and management, for diabetes care in schools, for possession and use of diabetes medication and monitoring equipment and for liability.
Sponsor: Matthew Baker
Honoring the life and service of Rocco, a Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Canine Officer who valiantly gave his life in the line of duty to protect others, and offering condolences to those whose lives were positively impacted by Rocco.
Sponsor: Dominic Costa
Congratulating WYEP-FM, the independent, alternative music station serving the Pittsburgh area with music, news and community information, on its 40th anniversary.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Amending the act of July 2, 1993 (P.L.345, No.48), entitled "An act empowering the General Counsel or his designee to issue subpoenas for certain licensing board activities; providing for hearing examiners in the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs; providing additional powers to the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs; and further providing for civil penalties and license suspension," further providing for definitions and for civil penalties.
Sponsor: Kate Harper
Designating the month of June 2014 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Florindo Fabrizio
Designating the month of June 2014 as "Healthy Living and Healthy Eating Month" in Pennsylvania and encouraging all citizens to eat healthily and exercise.
Sponsor: Michelle Brownlee
Providing for the delinquent tax intercept authority.
Sponsor: Seth Grove
Further providing for sale of tobacco.
Sponsor: Eddie Pashinski
Designating the month of June 2014 as "Corrections Officers and Employees Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Neal Goodman
Designating the month of June 2014 as "AIDS Education Month" in Pennsylvania and commending the work of Philadelphia FIGHT as it marks the 20th anniversary of this observance.
Sponsor: Michelle Brownlee
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 2014.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
Providing for the definition of "small business"; and further providing for indebtedness and for Second Stage Loan Program.
Sponsor: Curtis Thomas
Providing for payment and reimbursement rates for health care service; and imposing duties on the Insurance Department.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Providing for application for homestead exclusion.
Sponsor: Mark Painter
In procurement of construction and design professional services, further providing for procurement of design professional services; and, in small and disadvantaged businesses, further providing for policy, for definitions, for duties of department, for bonding and progress payments and for report to General Assembly; and providing for small business reserve program.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Amending the title of the act; and providing for withholding rent due to a history of criminal activity in a public housing dwelling.
Sponsor: Eddie Pashinski
Designating June 7, 2014, as "CEA Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Edward Gainey
Amending Titles 16 (Counties) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by: --In Title 16: In general provisions: In salaries: providing for counties of the third class, for counties of the fourth class, for counties of the fifth class, for counties of the sixth class, counties of the seventh class, for counties of the eighth class, for counties of the second class, for recorder of deeds, for register of wills, for court personnel and salaries, for power of the county commissioners to fix salaries of county officers, for multiple officeholders and salaries and for salary of controller, recorder of deeds and clerk of courts in counties of the third class. In fees: providing for Orphans' Court in fifth through eighth class counties, for Orphans' Court in second through eighth class counties, for additional fee for initiation in second class counties, for prothonotaries and civil judicial records offices in second class counties, for establishment and modification of fees in second class counties, for additional fee for initiation in second class counties, for payment required, for County Records Improvement Fund and for clerk of courts or director of criminal judicial records fee. In prothonotary or director fees: providing for construction of terms, for fees in counties of the second class A, third class, fourth class, fifth class, sixth class, seventh class and eighth class, and in home rule counties, for increasing existing fees, for automation fee for prothonotary's office or civil judicial records office or consolidated judicial records office and for similar service, payment in advance and tax. In fees for Municipal Court of Philadelphia: providing for fee schedule, for fees for similar service and for fees required before a service is performed. In fees in second class A counties: providing for fees charged and collected and for similar service, payment in advance and tax. In reimbursement, providing for county court reimbursement. --In Title 42: In general provisions, further providing for definitions. In general structure and powers, further providing for oaths and acknowledgments. In community and municipal courts: In community courts, further providing for lien of judgments. In Pittsburgh Magistrates Court, further providing for lien of judgment. In traffic courts, further providing for signatures and dockets. In magisterial district judges, further providing for lien of judgment. In governance of the system, further providing for personnel of the system and for establishment of fees and charges. In Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts: further providing for availability of criminal charge information in child custody proceedings; and providing for county-level prothonotaries, clerks of the courts, clerks of orphans' court divisions and selected deputies. In representation of litigants, further providing for letters of attorney. Providing for judicial records office. In selection and retention of judicial officers, further providing for certification of successful completion of course of training. In facilities and supplies, further providing for county judicial center or courthouse and for deposits into account. In dockets, indices and other records: In establishment, maintenance and effect of judicial records: further providing for effect of records as notice, for effect of judgments and orders as liens, for Federal judgments as liens and for enforcement of foreign judgments. In disposition of obsolete records, further providing for transfer of custody to local museum upon application. In court interpreters: In court interpreters for persons with limited English proficiency, further providing for duties of Court Administrator. In court interpreters for persons who are deaf, further providing for duties of Court Administrator. In juries and jurors, further providing for expenses of investigating grand juries and trials resulting therefrom. In bonds and recognizances: further providing for definitions, for registration and licensure required, for suspension or revocation of license and for statements by fidelity or surety companies. In rules of evidence, further providing for proof of official records and for retention of records. In juvenile matters, further providing for subpoena and for ordering foreign supervision. In prisoner litigation, further providing for prisoner filing fees. In judgments and other liens: In general provisions, further providing for duty of judgment creditor to enter satisfaction. In exemptions from execution, further providing for personal earnings exempt from process. In priority of liens, further providing for time from which liens have priority and for endorsement of time. In enforcement of judgments, further providing for judicial sale as affecting lien of mortgage. In particular rights and immunities, further providing for civil rights violations. In commencement of proceedings, further providing for indictment and information. In sentencing, further providing for collection of restitution, reparation, fees, costs, fines and penalties. --Making repeals.
Sponsor: John Taylor
Further providing for property tax; and rent rebate.
Sponsor: Mark Painter
In employees' retirement system, further providing for exceptions in favor of employees totally and permanently disabled.
Sponsor: Jay Costa
Recognizing June 9 through 15, 2014, as "National Men's Health Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Jake Wheatley
Honoring Rodney A. Erickson, President of The Pennsylvania State University, for nearly four decades of service to the University and to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff
Honoring the Borough of Mountville on its 200th anniversary.
Sponsor: Ryan Aument
Commemorating the hard work, dedication and success of the Glen Mills Schools and its staff.
Sponsor: Louise Bishop
Supporting the City of Philadelphia's efforts to become the first World Heritage City in the United States.
Sponsor: Stephen McCarter
Designating the month of June 2014 as "Cockayne Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and commending the work of the Share and Care Cockayne Syndrome Network for raising awareness of this disease.
Sponsor: Tarah Toohil
Designating the week of June 2 through 8, 2014, as "Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Donna Oberlander
Recognizing May 15 through June 15, 2014, as "Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Dan Moul
Designating June 5, 2014, as the "9th Annual Motorsports Day" and "NASCAR Fan Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: John Payne
Providing for General Educational Development Test.
Sponsor: Harold English
Providing for Commonwealth secondary school diploma.
Sponsor: Joseph Hackett
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association.
Sponsor: Mark Painter
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a comprehensive study of workforce investment programs of the Commonwealth and their effectiveness.
Sponsor: Matthew Smith
Recognizing June 2014 as "National Hunger Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
Recognizing the month of May 2014 as "National Drug Court Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Tarah Toohil
Further providing for short title of chapter, for purpose and for definitions; providing for establishment and operation of nominating committee, for Pennsylvania Public Integrity Commission, for limitations on activities by commissioners and employees, for powers and duties of commission, for authority, qualification, training and identification of investigative employees designated as law enforcement officers, for photo identification, for immunity of witnesses and for enforcement of subpoenas; further providing for restricted activities, for statement of financial interests required to be filed, for State Ethics Commission, for its powers and duties, for investigations by commission and for penalties; providing for costs, restitutions and forfeiture; and further providing for wrongful use of chapter; providing for disclosure of executive session testimony and investigative records, for privileged statements and reports, for commission disclosure of economic interests and for applicable statutes.
Sponsor: John Yudichak
Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou, an internationally known author, performer, educator and civil rights advocate; and expressing condolences upon her passing.
Sponsor: Cherelle Parker
Further providing for definitions; providing for opioid-related drug overdose death prevention programs; imposing duties on the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and the Department of Health; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Port Authority of Allegheny County.
Sponsor: James Brewster
Recognizing the occasion of the 200th anniversary of "The Star Spangled Banner" and its importance to the people of the United States and this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Designating June 2014 as "Cancer Survivors Recognition Month" in Pennsylvania and honoring all cancer survivors for their strength and courage in the face of this devastating illness.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Recognizing the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council and honoring the Council for working to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Sponsor: Matthew Baker
Further providing for tavern games tax; providing for compulsive and problem gambling notice of availability of assistance; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Dominic Costa
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study of the feasibility of using social impact bonds to fund early learning programs and services in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Michael Schlossberg
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in miscellaneous provisions, providing for voluntary posthumous organ donation by inmates.
Sponsor: Brian Ellis
Designating the month of June 2014 as "Dairy Month" and "Dairy Farmers Appreciation Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Pam Snyder
In State Fire Commissioner, providing for light-frame truss-type construction signage and prescribing a penalty.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
A Concurrent Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the feasibility of the Commonwealth offering a pilot program providing for electronic voting for members of the armed services and to reexamine existing Federal and State laws relating to electronic voting for members of the armed services.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Designating the week of June 9 through 15, 2014, as "State Veterans' Homes Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Robert Mensch
Further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Michael Schlossberg
Commemorating June 6, 2014, as "D-Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mark Gillen
Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the Pottstown School District.
Sponsor: Mark Painter
In child custody, further providing for consideration of criminal conviction.
Sponsor: Joseph Hackett
Commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Indian Citizen Act.
Sponsor: Mark Painter
Further providing for definitions; providing for opioid-related drug overdose death prevention programs; imposing duties on the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and the Department of Health; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Dan Frankel
In public assistance, further providing for definitions, for false statements, investigations and penalty and for reporting fraud; and providing for lost access device reporting by department.
Sponsor: David Argall
In preliminary provisions, providing for limitation of assessments.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
In unconventional gas well fee, establishing the Office of Marcellus Shale Ombudsman.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Providing for broadcast employment contracts.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Further providing for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Providing standards for carbon monoxide alarms in dining establishments; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Shirley Kitchen
Further providing for definitions, for State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, for restriction on the use of title "Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist" and for penalties; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Seth Grove
Further providing for general regulations concerning criminal history records; and providing for an expungement fee.
Sponsor: Gordon Denlinger
Further providing for findings and declaration of policy; defining "marital status"; and further providing for unlawful discriminatory practices.
Sponsor: Pam Snyder
Noting the existence of a gender gap in corporate management and seeking diverse gender representation on corporate boards within this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Vanessa Brown
In miscellaneous provisions relating to marriage, providing for same-sex unions legally entered into outside Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Michael Schlossberg
Providing for licensing requirements for recreational therapists; establishing the State Board of Recreational Therapy; providing for authorization to practice, for discipline, for eligibility and for renewal; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: John Sabatina
In residential real property, further providing for seller disclosure form.
Sponsor: Karen Boback
In employees' retirement system, further providing for disability retirement allowances for public safety employees.
Sponsor: Dominic Costa
In motor carriers road tax identification markers, further providing for definitions, for identification markers and license or road tax registration card required, for false statements and penalties, for special investigators and powers and for exemptions, providing for uncollectible payments and for emergency proclamations; in liquid fuels and fuels tax, further providing for definitions, for liquid fuels and fuels permits and bond or deposit of securities, for imposition of tax, exemptions and deductions, for taxpayer, for distributor's report and payment of tax, for determination and redetermination of tax, penalties and interest due, for retention of records by distributors and dealers, for discontinuance or transfer of business, for suspension or revocation of permits, for lien of taxes, penalties and interest, for reports from common carriers, for reward for detection of violations, for refunds, for violations, for diesel fuel importers and transporters, prohibiting use of dyed diesel fuel on highways, violations and penalties and for uncollectible checks, providing for emergency assistance in a timely manner and for electric vehicle road fee; in liquid fuels and fuel use tax enforcement, further providing for construction of chapter, for revenue agents and powers and for forfeitures, process and procedures; in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, further providing for imposition of tax; in motor carriers road tax, further providing for definitions, for credit for motor fuel tax payment and for records, providing for recordkeeping, further providing for surety bond for payment of taxes, for penalty and interest for failure to report or pay tax, for manner of payment and recovery of taxes, penalties and interest, for determination, redetermination and review and for timely mailing treated as timely filing and payment, providing for method of filing and timeliness, further providing for reciprocal agreements and providing for reciprocal agreements and for emergency assistance in a timely manner; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Nicholas Micozzie
Further providing for definitions and for regular payday; and providing for payroll cards and for additional penalty.
Sponsor: Ed Neilson
Further providing for forms for health insurance claims.
Sponsor: Karen Boback
In pupils and attendance, further defining "compulsory school age."
Sponsor: Daniel Miller
In general provisions, providing for acute mental health bed registry and referrals.
Sponsor: Daniel Miller
Providing for municipal fees.
Sponsor: Joseph Hackett
In municipal authorities, further providing for purposes and powers.
Sponsor: Daniel Miller
Providing for a waste coal energy and reclamation tax credit; and imposing duties on the Department of Revenue and the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Sponsor: Jaret Gibbons
In sentencing, further providing for collection of restitution, reparation, fees, costs, fines and penalties.
Sponsor: Maria Donatucci
In neighborhood assistance tax credit, further providing for definitions, for tax credit and for grant of tax credit.
Sponsor: Thomas Killion
Further providing for the definition of "home improvement."
Sponsor: Jim Cox
A Supplement to the act of June 25, 1931 (P.L.1352, No.332), referred to as the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Compact, providing the Governor of each state with power to ratify or veto certain actions taken by commissioners.
Sponsor: Joseph Emrick
Regulating tattoo, body-piercing and permanent-cosmetic artists; limiting tongue splitting; providing for powers and duties of the Department of Health; establishing the Body Art Regulation Fund; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Rosemary Brown
Further providing for appeal by tenant to common pleas court; and providing for death of a tenant, for early termination of leases by individuals with disabilities and senior citizens and for early release or termination of lease because of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.
Sponsor: Stanley Saylor
Amending the act of June 25, 1931 (P.L.1352, No.332), referred to as the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Compact, providing for audits.
Sponsor: Joseph Emrick
Amending the act of June 25, 1931 (P.L.1352, No.332), referred to as the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Compact, providing for veto power by the Governor over certain actions.
Sponsor: Joseph Emrick
Designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 233 from the northern corporate limits of Newville Borough to the Cumberland County and Perry County line as the Sergeant Timothy L. Hayslett Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Stephen Bloom
Designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 56, partially in Seward Borough, Westmoreland County, and partially in East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, over the Conemaugh River as the Pfc. James E. Ludwig Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Michael Reese
Designating a bridge on that portion of S.R. 3005 over the West Branch Susquehanna River, Greenwood Township, Clearfield County, as the 1st Lieutenant Wendell Elbert Ross Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Thomas Sankey
Designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 2020 over Interstate 81 in the Borough of Dunmore, Lackawanna County, as the 2nd Lt. Carol Ann Drazba and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Kevin Haggerty
Further providing for applicability to certain buildings.
Sponsor: Sam Smith
Further providing for the offense of dealing in infant children.
Sponsor: Joseph Hackett
Designating a portion of Bushkill Center Road in Northampton County as the Veterans Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Marcia Hahn
A Concurrent Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue of workplace pay disparity, to reexamine existing Federal and State laws relating to that issue and to make recommendations to the General Assembly.
Sponsor: Katharine Watson
Further providing for rate of minimum wages, for Minimum Wage Advisory Board, for investigations, for duty of employers, for penalties and for civil actions; establishing the Wage Enforcement Fund; and further providing for preemption.
Sponsor: Christine Tartaglione
In rules of the road in general, prohibiting certain calls on handheld mobile telephones; and imposing a duty on the Department of Transportation relating to a public awareness program.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
In sentencing, further providing for sentences for offenses against infant persons.
Sponsor: Joseph Scarnati
Providing for duties of the Adjutant General and Commonwealth agencies relating to improving programs and services to veterans and for report to General Assembly.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Further providing for acknowledgment of littering provisions.
Sponsor: Donald White
In unconventional gas well fee, further providing for expiration of provisions; providing for the taxation of natural gas extraction in Pennsylvania; establishing the Environmental Purpose and Economic Development Fund; and making appropriations.
Sponsor: Vincent Hughes
Providing for notice of fragrance allergy and for a prohibition on the use of scented products in certain public schools.
Sponsor: Lisa Boscola
Further providing for powers and duties of Department of Environmental Protection.
Sponsor: Elder Vogel
Designating a bridge on that portion of S.R. 58001, known as Elk Run Road, over the Pine Creek, Gaines Township, Tioga County as the SFC William Boyle Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Matthew Baker
In child protective services, further providing for definitions, for persons required to report suspected child abuse and for investigating performance of county agency; repealing provisions relating to definitions, school employees, administration, investigation, responsibilities of county agency for child protective services and report information; and further providing for services for prevention, investigation and treatment of child abuse.
Sponsor: Wayne Fontana
Designating the bridge on State Route 3072, Hanover Road, near its intersection with State Route 3092, Lake Road, in Spring Grove Borough, York County, as the Corporal Luke S. Runyan Memorial Bridge; designating the traffic circle on State Route 116 at Hanover Road and Roth's Church Road in Spring Grove, York County, as the Officer David D. Tome Memorial Circle; designating a bridge on State Route 116 in Spring Grove Borough, York County, as the Specialist Cameron J. Stambaugh Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 4002 between Intermediate Avenue and Municipal Drive in Dover Borough, York County, as the Specialist Zachary R. Clouser Memorial Bridge; and designating the bridge on State Route 74 between Drawbaugh Avenue and Mill Alley, Dover Borough, York County, as the Sergeant Brett E. Walden Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Seth Grove
Providing for veteran students to receive a course scheduling preference at public institutions of higher education.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
In child protective services, further providing for definitions, for establishment of Statewide database, for disposition of founded and indicated reports, for expunction of information of perpetrator under the age of 18, for amendment or expunction of information, for information relating to prospective child-care personnel, for information relating to family day-care home residents, for information relating to other persons having contact with children, for cooperation of other agencies and for reports to Governor and General Assembly; repealing provisions relating to students in public and private schools and for background checks for employment in schools; and making a related repeal.
Sponsor: David Maloney
Designating a bridge on that portion of S.R. 128 over Buffalo Creek, Freeport Borough, Armstrong County, as the Freeport Veterans Bridge.
Sponsor: Jeffrey Pyle
In criminal history record information, further providing for use of records for employment.
Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone
Further providing for exceptions for public records.
Sponsor: Glen Grell
Providing for the High-Performance Buildings Tax Credit.
Sponsor: Brian Sims
Providing for an Energy Star-rated product manufacturing tax credit.
Sponsor: Brian Sims
In sales and use tax, further providing for the definition of "building machinery and equipment."
Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone
Further providing for civil penalties.
Sponsor: Dan Truitt
Providing for presumption of law for civil and administrative proceedings relating to seismic testing.
Sponsor: Robert Matzie
Providing for an Energy Star-related glass or window technologies tax credit.
Sponsor: Brian Sims
Authorizing the green roof tax credit.
Sponsor: Brian Sims
Further prohibiting unwanted telephone solicitation calls.
Sponsor: Dan Truitt
Providing for the licensure of limited lines travel insurance producers, for requirements for sale of travel insurance, for authority of limited lines travel insurance producers, for registration and training of travel retailers and for renewal of license.
Sponsor: Eli Evankovich
Honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority by designating May 6, 2014, as "Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Leanna Washington
Further providing for establishment.
Sponsor: John Blake
In registration of vehicles, further providing for issuance of registration card.
Sponsor: Robert Freeman
Further providing for definitions, for payment information to interest owners, for accumulation of proceeds from production and for conflicts; and providing for joint ventures and for inspection of records.
Sponsor: Gene Yaw
Providing for protection for a lessor of natural gas rights who reports a violation or suspected violation of a contractual agreement and for remedies and penalties.
Sponsor: Gene Yaw
Relating to the surrender of oil and gas leases; and providing for certain forms and damages.
Sponsor: Gene Yaw
In lobbying disclosure, further providing for registration, for reporting, for prohibited activities, for penalties, for registration filing system and for registration fees, fund established, system and regulations.
Sponsor: Bryan Cutler
Recognizing May 25, 2014, as "National Missing Children's Day" in Pennsylvania and urging local governments, communities and law enforcement throughout this Commonwealth to participate in the protection of children and to educate children about child abduction and sexual exploitation and how to respond and seek help.
Sponsor: Karen Boback
Designating the week of May 18 through 24, 2014, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: John Payne
Recognizing the week of May 11 through 17, 2014, as "National Women's Health Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Neal Goodman
Recognizing and congratulating the Borough of Clarks Green upon the 100th anniversary of its formation, honoring the borough for its great history and recognizing the residents that helped to organize a centennial celebration.
Sponsor: Martin Flynn
In development, providing for a safety training program.
Sponsor: Jesse White
Designating May 15, 2014, as "Morquio Syndrome Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Steven Mentzer
Designating Wednesday, May 7, 2014, as "Pennsylvania Health Care Information Technology Awareness Day."
Sponsor: Matthew Baker
Designating May 21, 2014, as "Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: John Payne
Urging the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee within the Department of Transportation to further study the effects of underride equipment.
Sponsor: John Lawrence
Recognizing the month of May 2014 as "Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the national Cooperative Extension System in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Richard Mirabito
Recognizing May 25, 2014, as "National Missing Children's Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Daylin Leach
Designating May 15 through June 15, 2014, as "Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Richard Alloway
Designating the month of May 2014 as "Community Action Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
Designating May 20, 2014, as "Medal of Honor Grove Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
Expressing support for the victims of the Nigerian school girls kidnapping.
Sponsor: Vincent Hughes
Designating May 9, 2014, as "Military Spouse Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
Requiring institutions of higher education to provide health insurance coverage, athletic scholarships and life skills workshops to student athletes; and providing for collective bargaining rights and publicity rights for student athletes.
Sponsor: Anthony Williams
Designating May 2014 as "SAG-AFTRA Month" in Pennsylvania and recognizing the artistic and economic contributions of SAG-AFTRA members' work in the news media and the entertainment industry.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Honoring the life, service and legacy of "Reverend" Henry T. Wells, founder of One Day At A Time Recovery, Inc., and expressing condolences on his passing.
Sponsor: Jose Miranda
Amending the act of March 18, 1875 (P.L.32, No.36), entitled "An act requiring recorders of deeds to prepare and keep in their respective offices general, direct and ad sectum indexes of deeds and mortgages recorded therein, prescribing the duty of said recorders and declaring that the entries in said general indexes shall be notice to all persons," providing for requirements of certain instruments as a condition of recordation and for a fee for reprocessing; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Sandra Major
In public works contracts, providing for recreation and fitness equipment.
Sponsor: Gene Yaw
Designating the week of June 9 through 13, 2014, as "Juror Appreciation Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
Designating May 7, 2014, as "Pennsylvania Health Care Information Technology Awareness Day."
Sponsor: Randy Vulakovich
Honoring Delaware County native Ray Brachman for his instrumental role in developing military equipment and technology used by Americans.
Sponsor: Gregory Vitali
Providing for notice to members of an employee organization; further providing for proper subjects of bargaining; and providing for collective bargaining agreements.
Sponsor: Eli Evankovich
Recognizing the month of May 2014 as "Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: RoseMarie Swanger
Observing the week of May 1 through 7, 2014, as "National Physical Education and Sports Week" and the month of May 2014 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month" in Pennsylvania, and encouraging residents of Pennsylvania to learn more about the importance of physical activity for their health, to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives and to join in an effort to create a more enlightened public attitude and response.
Sponsor: Katharine Watson
Designating May 11 through 17, 2014, as "National Nursing Home Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Maria Donatucci
Recognizing the week of May 11 through 17, 2014, as "National Police Week" and May 15, 2014, as "Police Officers' Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Frank Burns
Recognizing and congratulating the members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated's Pennsylvania Social Action Network.
Sponsor: Cherelle Parker
In education support services and educational assistance programs, further providing for the educational assistance program; and establishing the Educational Assistance Program for Academic Improvement.
Sponsor: James Roebuck
Designating May 9, 2014, as "Military Spouse Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Bryan Barbin
Designating the week of May 12, 2014, as "Women's Lung Health Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lynda Schlegel Culver
Designating the month of May 2014 as "Healthy Babies Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Katharine Watson
Designating the week of May 11 through 17, 2014, as "Hospital Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
In judicial boards and commissions, authorizing the Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners to obtain criminal history record checks.
Sponsor: Richard Alloway
Further providing for delegation of taxing powers and restrictions thereon.
Sponsor: George Dunbar
Designating May 6, 2014, as "Moyamoya Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: John Taylor
In preliminary provisions, further providing for the definition of "emergency service responder" and providing for the definitions of "electric cooperative personnel" and "electric utility personnel"; and, in rules of the road in general, further providing for duty of driver in emergency response areas.
Sponsor: Jerry Stern
Designating May 10, 2014, as "National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Juliann Harhart
Recognizing Tuesday, May 6, 2014, as "The Salvation Army Day in Harrisburg" and commending The Salvation Army in Pennsylvania for its legacy of service to the people of this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Cherelle Parker
Recognizing May 2014 as "Blue Star Mothers of America Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Thomas Killion
Providing for the regulation of indoor tanning facilities; establishing the Indoor Tanning Regulation Fund; and providing for penalties.
Sponsor: Frank Farry
Recognizing May 2014 as "Global Youth Traffic Safety Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Katharine Watson
Establishing the Pennsylvania Center for Effective Indigent Defense Legal Representation; providing for its duties and responsibilities; and making an appropriation.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Designating the week of May 11 through 17, 2014, as "National Nursing Home Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
Recognizing May 6, 2014, as "World Asthma Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Robert Matzie
Designating May 6, 2014, as "Wishbone Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
Commemorating the 66th anniversary of the birth of the State of Israel.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
Designating May 14, 2014, as "Apraxia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Kathy Rapp
Designating the week of May 18 through 24, 2014, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to actively work with the United States Department of Defense and other agencies to prohibit space-based satellite imaging companies from disseminating information to the public on the location, layout and structure of United States military facilities, both overseas and on the homefront, in the hope that it will discourage rogue and terrorist groups from having the intelligence and planning necessary to disrupt interests of the country and put in mortal danger the lives of our country's servicemen and servicewomen.
Sponsor: Frank Farry
Designating May 21, 2014, as "Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Designating May 2014 as "SAG-AFTRA Month" in Pennsylvania and recognizing the artistic and economic contributions of SAG-AFTRA members' work in the news media and the entertainment industry.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Recognizing the selection of the Schuylkill River as Pennsylvania's 2014 River of the Year.
Sponsor: Mark Painter
Designating the month of May 2014 as "Older Americans Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Ronald Waters
Designating the week of May 6 through 12, 2014, as "Nurses Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Adam Ravenstahl
Designating May 12, 2014, as "Fibromyalgia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: David Hickernell
In charter schools, further providing for definitions, for charter school requirements, for powers of board of trustees and for facilities; and, in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for approved reimbursable annual rental for leases of buildings or portions of buildings for charter school use.
Sponsor: James Roebuck
Designating the month of May 2014 as "Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Glen Grell
Recognizing 2014 as the "Year of the Veteran" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Angel Cruz
A Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for terms of members and for the Legislative Reapportionment Commission.
Sponsor: Jaret Gibbons
Designating the week of May 6 through 12, 2014, as "Nurses Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
Further providing for legislative intent and for definitions; providing for certification of significant exposure of inmate's blood or bodily fluid; and further providing for court order.
Sponsor: Vanessa Brown
Recognizing the week of May 3 through 11, 2014, as "National Travel and Tourism Week" and May 5, 2014, as "Tourism Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Jerry Stern
Designating May 13, 2014, as "World Falun Dafa Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Jose Miranda
Designating the month of May 2014 as "Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lawrence Farnese
Recognizing the week of May 3 through 11, 2014, as "National Travel and Tourism Week" and May 5, 2014, as "Tourism Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Kim Ward
Recognizing the month of May 2014 as "Lupus Awareness Month" and May 10, 2014, as "World Lupus Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
Recognizing the month of May 2014 as "Older Pennsylvanians Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Frank Burns
Providing for drug overdose response use immunity.
Sponsor: Ron Miller
Providing for automatic renewal provisions in certain contracts for goods and services.
Sponsor: Cherelle Parker
In preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, providing for limitations on monitors from the United Nations.
Sponsor: John Payne
Further providing for the definition of "membership dues deduction"; and providing for the definition of "political contributions" and for reimbursement of a public employer for administrative costs.
Sponsor: Ron Miller
In the State System of Higher Education, further providing for campus police powers and duties.
Sponsor: Jaret Gibbons
Recognizing May 15, 2014, as "Measure Up/Pressure Down National Day of Action: Roll Up Your Sleeves!" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Joseph Markosek
Designating the month of May 2014 as "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lawrence Farnese
In public assistance, further providing for responsibilities and obligations of department, applicants and recipients.
Sponsor: Gary Day
In powers of department and local authorities, further providing for control of public travel on private property by owner by adding provisions relating to firearms in motor vehicles.
Sponsor: Jeffrey Pyle
Designating May 14, 2014, as "Apraxia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Scott Hutchinson
Designating May 16, 2014, as "Bike to Work Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Patricia Vance
Designating the month of May 2014 as "Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Patricia Vance
Designating May 2014 as "Hepatitis Awareness Month" and May 19, 2014, as "Hepatitis Testing Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Shirley Kitchen
Honoring the life and extending condolences for the supreme sacrifice of United States Marine Lance Corporal Joshua M. Martino, who tragically lost his life in service to our country on March 18, 2013, as a result of injuries sustained during a military training mission in Hawthorne, Nevada.
Sponsor: Matthew Gabler
Designating May 9, 2014, as "Pennsylvania Children's Mental Health Awareness Day."
Sponsor: Martin Causer
Urging the Congress of the United States to reauthorize Federally provided terrorism reinsurance for insurers.
Sponsor: Donald White
Urging the Congress of the United States to reauthorize federally provided terrorism reinsurance for insurers in order to maintain stability in the insurance and reinsurance markets and to continue to deliver substantive and direct benefits to businesses, workers, consumers and the economy overall in the aftermath of a terrorist attack on the United States.
Sponsor: Robert Godshall
Designating the week of May 5 through 11, 2014, as "Diaper Need Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rosita Youngblood
Designating the week of May 4 through 10, 2014, as "Drinking Water Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Gregory Vitali
Honoring the life of Dr. Sheldon Hackney for his commitment and service to education as president of the University of Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Frank Farry
Designating Whitaker Avenue from its intersection with Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County, to the point where it meets East Erie Avenue in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County, as the 65th Infantry "Borinqueneers" Avenue.
Sponsor: Angel Cruz
Further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Michael Tobash
Further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Michael Tobash
Amending the act of June 12, 1931 (P.L.575, No.200), entitled "An act providing for joint action by Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the development of the ports on the lower Delaware River, and the improvement of the facilities for transportation across the river; authorizing the Governor, for these purposes, to enter into an agreement with New Jersey; creating The Delaware River Joint Commission and specifying the powers and duties thereof, including the power to finance projects by the issuance of revenue bonds; transferring to the new commission all the powers of the Delaware River Bridge Joint Commission; and making an appropriation," further providing for the Delaware River Joint Commission, for composition, for employees, for financing and for executive sessions; providing for majority approval and contract procedures; further providing for report; providing for conflicts of interest, for master plan and creating the Port Authority Transit Corporation Commuter's Council; further providing for definitions; authorizing the Governor to apply for approval; prohibiting the entrance into a compact until passage of a similar act; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Michael Vereb
Thanking the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary for their service and patriotism and designating May 1, 2014, as "Loyalty Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
In property and buildings, further providing for the acquisition of property.
Sponsor: Martin Causer
Further providing for certification of death.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Further providing for the rate of inheritance tax.
Sponsor: Michele Brooks
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish an advisory committee to conduct a study of the Juvenile Act and related issues.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Urging the Pennsylvania Game Commission to include Lyme disease education in the Hunter-Trapper Education training courses that are offered to hunters each year.
Sponsor: Richard Alloway
In county correctional institutions, further providing for board meetings.
Sponsor: John Gordner
Recognizing the week of May 4 through 10, 2014, as "National Postcard Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Paul Clymer
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of WQED Pittsburgh, the nation's first community-supported television station.
Sponsor: Dan Frankel
Designating May 2014 as "Hepatitis Awareness Month" and May 19, 2014, as "Hepatitis Testing Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Florindo Fabrizio
Further providing for affidavits of candidates.
Sponsor: Daniel McNeill
A Joint Resolution proposing integrated and distinct amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the Legislature, further providing for Legislative Reapportionment Commission; in the Judiciary, further providing for the Supreme Court, the Superior Court, the Commonwealth Court and for judicial districts and boundaries; and providing for a Reapportionment Commission.
Sponsor: Garth Everett
Designating the month of May 2014 as "Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Designating May 2014 as "Cancer Caregivers Recognition Month" in Pennsylvania and honoring the vital role caregivers play in the lives of cancer patients.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Designating May as "Coal Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Kurt Masser
Providing for accepted forms of payment.
Sponsor: Garth Everett
Providing for the definition of "certified registered nurse anesthetist" and for certified registered nurse anesthetists.
Sponsor: Patricia Vance
Urging the Governor to issue executive orders affirming the antidiscrimination provisions of the Procurement Code in regard to gender pay and directing the Department of Labor and Industry to require State contractors and subcontractors to submit certain data.
Sponsor: Erin Molchany
Designating the month of April 2014 as "The Month of the Young Child" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
Designating the month of May 2014 as "Lyme Disease Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
In unconventional gas well fee, repealing expiration; providing for imposition of tax, for registration, for meters, for assessments, for time for assessment, for extension of assessment period, for reassessments, for interest, for penalties, for criminal acts, for abatement of additions or penalties, for bulk and auction sales, for collection upon failure to request reassessment, review or appeal, for tax liens, for tax suit reciprocity, for service, for refunds, for refund petition, for rules and regulations, for recordkeeping, for examinations, for unauthorized disclosure, for cooperation with other governments, for bonds and for deposit of proceeds; and making an appropriation.
Sponsor: Madeleine Dean Cunnane
Recognizing the month of May 2014 as "Older Pennsylvanians Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Timothy Hennessey
In size, weight and load, further providing for conditions of permits and security for damages.
Sponsor: Donna Oberlander
Further providing for well permits, for well location restrictions, for protection of water supplies, for notification to public drinking water systems, for well reporting requirements, for hydraulic fracturing chemical disclosure, for bonding and for penalties; providing for local ordinances and moratorium; repealing provisions relating to local ordinances relating to oil and gas operations; further providing for declaration of policy and for prohibition; and providing for a natural gas severance tax.
Sponsor: Jim Ferlo
Urging the United States Army to reconsider the temporary suspension of the production of Bradley Fighting Vehicles.
Sponsor: Seth Grove
In snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, further providing for definitions, for registration of snowmobile or ATV, for certificate of title for snowmobile or ATV, for operation by persons under age sixteen and for head lamps and tail lamps.
Sponsor: Michael Regan
Designating the week of May 11 through 17, 2014, as "National Hospital Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Pam Snyder
Further providing for the deposit and use of money in a restricted account.
Sponsor: Martin Causer
Extensively revising provisions on life and health insurance guaranty associations; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Donald White
Designating the month of May 2014 as "Sleep Apnea Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Maria Donatucci
Congratulating The Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon for raising more than $13 million for the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital to help fight pediatric cancer.
Sponsor: Kerry Benninghoff
Establishing the Local Effort Equalization Fund supplement.
Sponsor: Todd Stephens
Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Opportunities Industrialization Centers and designating April 29, 2014, as "Opportunities Industrialization Center Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Vanessa Brown
Prohibiting the levying, assessing or collecting of certain taxes for the admission to a golf course.
Sponsor: Jim Christiana
Designating the month of May 2014 as "Preeclampsia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Joseph Emrick
Further defining "progressive system"; and further providing for regulatory authority of the board.
Sponsor: Ed Neilson
Designating Tuesday, May 13, 2014, as "National History Day in Pennsylvania."
Sponsor: Paul Clymer
Recognizing April 22, 2014, as "Earth Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Vincent Hughes
Designating the week of May 4 through 10, 2014, as "Drinking Water Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: John Yudichak
Designating the month of May 2014 as "Jewish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mark Cohen
Designating the month of May 2014 as "Law Month" in Pennsylvania and urging lawmakers, lawyers, judges and schools to participate.
Sponsor: Christine Tartaglione
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Opportunities Industrialization Centers and designating April 29, 2014, as "Opportunities Industrialization Center Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Shirley Kitchen
In senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for property tax and rent rebate.
Sponsor: Mark Painter
Recognizing the week of April 24 through 30, 2014, as "World Immunization Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michael Schlossberg
In senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for the definition of "income."
Sponsor: Mark Painter
Establishing a Higher Education Action Committee to implement solutions to further the success of Pennsylvania's higher education system.
Sponsor: Michael Hanna
Limiting copayments and coinsurances for insured medical services.
Sponsor: Charles McIlhinney
Honoring Jacobus Franciscus "Jim" Thorpe by designating May 17, 2014, as "Jim Thorpe Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Doyle Heffley
Recognizing the month of May 2014 as "Lupus Awareness Month" and May 10, 2014, as "World Lupus Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Designating the month of May 2014 as "Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Designating the month of May 2014 as "Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mark Cohen
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue of physician shortages, to establish an advisory committee to conduct a comprehensive study of physician shortages, to propose strategies for eliminating physician shortages, and to report to the House of Representatives with its findings and recommendations.
Sponsor: Bryan Cutler
Recognizing May 1, 2014, as the "National Day of Prayer" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Thomas Caltagirone
Designating the month of May 2014 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michael Schlossberg
Designating the month of May 2014 as "Lyme Disease Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Matthew Baker
Recognizing the month of May 2014 as "Foster Care Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: David Hickernell
Designating the month of May 2014 as "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Bryan Cutler
Recognizing the month of May 2014 as "Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Florindo Fabrizio
Designating the week of April 6 through April 12, 2014, as the "Week of the Young Child" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Louise Bishop
Designating the month of April 2014 as "The Month of the Young Child" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Phyllis Mundy
Declaring the week of April 28 through May 2, 2014, as "Pennsylvania Academic Competition Week" in Pennsylvania; and urging the Department of Education, local school districts and intermediate units to participate in the 23rd annual Statewide Pennsylvania Academic Competition on May 2, 2014.
Sponsor: John Lawrence
Designating May 1, 2014, as "The Battle of the Crooked Billet Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Designating April 2014 as "Professional Social Work Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michelle Brownlee
Designating the month of May 2014 as "National Water Safety Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Doyle Heffley
Providing for the prohibition of the collection and recording of consumer's visual and auditory information by cable operators and direct broadcast satellite service providers.
Sponsor: Angel Cruz
Further providing for exceptions to prohibition of interception and disclosure of communications.
Sponsor: Jesse White
In Keystone Works Program, further providing for definitions, for program, for administration, for workers' compensation, for eligibility and for business incentives; providing for business reimbursement, for job creation tax credit and for advisory committee; further providing for performance evaluation system and for annual report; and providing for funding.
Sponsor: Curtis Thomas
In unconventional gas well fee, further providing for distribution of fee; in Natural Gas Energy Development Program, further providing for assistance and for expiration.
Sponsor: Stanley Saylor
In unconventional gas well fee, further providing for expiration of provisions; providing for the taxation of natural gas extraction; and establishing the Severance Tax for Education Fund.
Sponsor: Edwin Erickson
Supporting the expansion of employee stock ownership plans in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
Providing for city revitalization and improvement zones; and making a related repeal.
Sponsor: David Argall
In disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing for exemption.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Recognizing the week of May 11 through 17, 2014, as "National Police Week" and May 5, 2014, as "Police Officers' Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
Designating the week of May 12 through 18, 2014, as "State Squires Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Patricia Vance
In other required equipment, providing for a pilot program to place cameras on the outside of school buses.
Sponsor: Curtis Thomas
Recognizing May 1, 2014, as the "National Day of Prayer" in Pennsylvania and encouraging the celebration of religious freedom.
Sponsor: John Gordner
In neighborhood assistance tax credit, further providing for definitions, for tax credit and for grant of tax credit; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Matthew Smith
Recognizing the month of May 2014 as "Older Americans Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Christine Tartaglione
Recognizing the month of May 2014 as "Preeclampsia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Robert Mensch
In general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, providing for the testing of applicants for illegal drug use.
Sponsor: Stanley Saylor
Designating April 28, 2014, as "Workers' Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania in memory of workers killed, injured and disabled in the workplace and in recognition of the efforts of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Labor Council.
Sponsor: Eddie Pashinski
Designating the month of April 2014 as "Pennsylvania Donate Life Month."
Sponsor: Lawrence Farnese
Urging the President and the Congress of the United States to consider imposing tariffs on imported anthracite coal that adversely affect American jobs.
Sponsor: David Argall
Recognizing the month of April 2014 as "Multiple Birth Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Daylin Leach
Designating April 29, 2014, as "Life Sciences Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
Designating May 1, 2014, as "The Battle of the Crooked Billet Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Recognizing April 26, 2014, as "Pretzel Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Steven Mentzer
Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of East Berlin.
Sponsor: Will Tallman
Recognizing the week of April 28 through May 4, 2014, as "Noise Reduction Week" in Pennsylvania and April 30, 2014, as "Noise Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Maria Donatucci
Honoring the life of Hazel G. Hoffman for her contributions and commitment to the East Berlin Borough community.
Sponsor: Will Tallman
In State lottery, providing for prohibition.
Sponsor: Paul Clymer
Further providing for board of pardons.
Sponsor: Curtis Thomas
In accidents and accident reports, further providing for accidents involving death or personal injury while not properly licensed.
Sponsor: Gene DiGirolamo
In juries and jurors, further providing for exemptions from jury duty.
Sponsor: Tina Davis
Paying tribute to the late singer-songwriter Pete Seeger on May 3, 2014, the 95th anniversary of his birth, and recognizing his unrelenting search for social and environmental justice and his enduring impact on folk music.
Sponsor: Mark Cohen
Providing for licensing of elevator contractors and mechanics; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry.
Sponsor: David Argall
Designating April 28, 2014, as "Workers' Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Pam Snyder
In terms and courses of study, providing for Internet instruction where school is closed due to weather or other emergency.
Sponsor: Ryan Aument
Further providing for powers and duties of Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Ronald Waters
In voter registration, further providing for methods of voter registration, for time and for preparation and distribution of applications; providing for same day voter registration and early in-person voting of qualified electors; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Ronald Waters
Providing for independent counsel.
Sponsor: Seth Grove
Prohibiting investments in state sponsors of criminalized sexual orientation or gender identity.
Sponsor: Michael McGeehan
In rules of the road in general, further providing for speed timing devices.
Sponsor: Randy Vulakovich
In Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, further providing for general powers of board; in Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for board to establish State liquor stores, for when sales may be made at Pennsylvania liquor stores, for sales by Pennsylvania liquor stores; in licenses and regulations and liquor and alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for renewal of licenses and temporary provisions for licensees in armed service, for revocation and suspension of licenses and fines and for shipment of wine into Commonwealth; providing for direct shipment of wine; further providing for unlawful acts relative to liquor, malt and brewed beverages and licensees; and, in disposition of moneys collected under provisions of act, further providing for moneys paid into the State Stores Fund for use of the Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Gene DiGirolamo
Consolidating The Borough Code; making revisions concerning definitions, applications, certificates, eligibility, collection of taxes, appointments and incompatible offices, council's powers, specific powers, preparation of plans and specifications and contracts, assessments, removal of elected official and appointee, recreation board and authority, ordinances and resolutions; making an editorial change; and making a related repeal.
Sponsor: Mauree Gingrich
Designating Route 11 in Montour County as Veterans Highway.
Sponsor: Kurt Masser
Further providing for definitions; and providing for transfer of ownership of vehicles used for human habitation.
Sponsor: Sid Kavulich
In school health services, further providing for automated external defibrillators.
Sponsor: Rosemary Brown
Designating the bridge that carries State Route 35 over the Juniata River, in Juniata County, as the Juniata County Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Christopher Harris
In pupils and attendance, further providing for excuses from attending school; and making an editorial change.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
In judicial boards and commissions, further providing for composition of jury selection commission; in facilities and supplies, further providing for county judicial center or courthouse; and, in juries and jurors, further providing for challenging compliance with selection procedures.
Sponsor: Scott Petri
Further providing for exceptional children, education and training.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
In grounds and buildings, further providing for sale of unused and unnecessary lands and buildings.
Sponsor: Michael Hanna
In snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Doyle Heffley
Providing for physician contracts with health insurers.
Sponsor: Nicholas Miccarelli
Establishing the Judicial Education Program in Domestic Violence; and requiring judges to attend and successfully complete the program.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
Further providing for the pay of officers and enlisted personnel in active State service.
Sponsor: Nicholas Miccarelli
Requiring certain health care practitioners to disseminate information relating to Down syndrome; and imposing duties on the Department of Health.
Sponsor: Randy Vulakovich
Providing for a waste coal energy and reclamation tax credit; and imposing duties on the Department of Revenue and the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Sponsor: Donald White
In city revitalization and improvement zones, further providing for definitions, for establishment of contracting authority, for approval and for calculation of baseline.
Sponsor: Juliann Harhart
In disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing for exemption.
Sponsor: Martin Flynn
In airport operation and zoning, providing for rental vehicle fees and rental facility improvements.
Sponsor: Nicholas Miccarelli
In child protective services, further providing for persons required to report suspected child abuse; providing for privileged communications; and further providing for penalties for failure to report or to refer.
Sponsor: Todd Stephens
In provisions and responsibilities for reporting suspected child abuse, further providing for definitions, for persons required to report suspected child abuse, for persons permitted to report suspected child abuse, for reporting procedure, for documentary evidence on a child subject to report and for taking child into protective custody; in organization and responsibilities of child protective service, repealing provisions relating to taking child into protective custody; and, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for education and training.
Sponsor: Kim Ward
In child protective services, further providing for persons required to report suspected child abuse; and providing for protection from employment discrimination.
Sponsor: Robert Mensch
In child protective services, further providing for education and training.
Sponsor: Mauree Gingrich
Further providing for prevention of transmission of infectious diseases and for confidentiality of records.
Sponsor: Dominic Costa
In adoption and enforcement by municipalities, providing for fire protection services fee.
Sponsor: Dominic Costa
In primary care to medically underserved areas, further providing for definitions and for loan forgiveness for primary health care practitioners.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Providing for veterans and service member courts.
Sponsor: Ryan Bizzarro
Urging legislative action by the members of the Parliament of Uganda and by the Government of Nigeria to repeal laws that discriminate against same-sex relationships and organizations.
Sponsor: Mark Cohen
In limitations, further providing for actions and proceedings with no limitation; and, in registration of sexual offenders, further providing for definitions, for applicability, for period of registration and for court notification and classification requirements and providing for court-ordered placement on registry.
Sponsor: Mark Rozzi
Designating April 9, 2014, as "National Guard Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
In disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing for exemption.
Sponsor: Daylin Leach
In additional special funds, further providing for the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Fund.
Sponsor: Elder Vogel
In development, further providing for hydraulic fracturing chemical disclosure requirements.
Sponsor: Jesse White
Further providing for funding for charter schools.
Sponsor: Jim Christiana
In ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for definitions, for restricted activities, statement of financial interests required to be filed, statement of financial interests, providing for ethics training program and further providing for penalties.
Sponsor: Anthony Williams
In State Lottery, further providing for powers and duties of secretary.
Sponsor: Michael Brubaker
In ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for definitions and for restricted activities; and prescribing penalties.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Providing for entertainment machines.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
In Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, further providing for appropriations.
Sponsor: Ryan Aument
Repealing a provision relating to the deposit of payment of slot machine license fees.
Sponsor: Lisa Boscola
Establishing the Pennsylvania Grade Crude Development Advisory Council; and providing for duties of the Pennsylvania Grade Development and Advisory Council and the Department of Environmental Protection and for administrative support.
Sponsor: Kathy Rapp
In development, further providing for air contaminant emissions.
Sponsor: Jesse White
Encouraging all citizens of this Commonwealth to observe Earth Day on April 22, 2014.
Sponsor: Ron Miller
In election of officers and vacancies in office, further providing for officers to be elected and for supervisors.
Sponsor: Joseph Emrick
Providing for elimination of certain reporting duties of the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee.
Sponsor: Robert Godshall
Providing for peer-to-peer support for veterans; and making an appropriation.
Sponsor: John Yudichak
In good Samaritan, further providing for findings, for definitions, for eligibility and project inventory, for landowner liability limitation and exceptions, for project liability limitation and exceptions, for exceptions and for water supply replacement; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Richard Kasunic
Further providing for applications for official absentee ballots.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Requiring Commonwealth agencies to procure only flags that are manufactured in the United States and give preference to American-made products; and imposing a penalty.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Establishing the Veterans' Housing Assistance Program; and making appropriations.
Sponsor: John Blake
In military leave of absence, further providing for educational leave of absence.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Further providing for endangering welfare of children.
Sponsor: Leanna Washington
Providing for compensation payments to persons who served on active military duty in combat zones 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; establishing the Global War on Terrorism Veterans' Bonus Payment Bond Fund and the Global War on Terrorism Veterans' Bonus Payment Bond Sinking Fund; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
Providing for expense reimbursement.
Sponsor: Randy Vulakovich
Designating May 1, 2014, as "Loyalty Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Richard Saccone
Designating April 22, 2014, as "Governor James Pollock Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lynda Schlegel Culver
Recognizing April 27 through May 4, 2014, as "2014 Days of Remembrance" and April 28, 2014, as "Holocaust Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania in commemoration of the millions of innocent victims of Nazi atrocities.
Sponsor: Dan Frankel
Recognizing the month of April 2014 as "Financial Literacy Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: John Maher
Eliminating discrimination and ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition; establishing a private right of action; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.
Sponsor: Matthew Smith
In corporate net income tax, further providing for imposition of tax.
Sponsor: Michele Brooks
Designating April 22, 2014, as "Governor James Pollock Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: John Gordner
Prohibiting the application of foreign law which would impair constitutional rights.
Sponsor: RoseMarie Swanger
Amending Senate Ethical Conduct Rules 1 and 2.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
In keystone opportunity zones, further providing for expansion for new job creation.
Sponsor: Michele Brooks
In ethics standards and financial disclosure, adding the definition of "cash," further providing for restricted activities and providing for penalties.
Sponsor: Daryl Metcalfe
In preliminary provisions, further defining "proof of identification."
Sponsor: Michele Brooks
Designating the week of April 6 through 12, 2014, as "Crime Victims' Rights Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Christine Tartaglione
Designating April 26, 2014, as "Take It All Back Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Maria Donatucci
Recognizing April 25, 2014, as "Arbor Day"; promoting public participation in the celebration; and further recognizing the value of trees to our environment.
Sponsor: Ron Marsico
In neighborhood assistance tax credit, further providing for definitions, for tax credit and for grant of tax credit; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Madeleine Dean Cunnane
Further providing for definitions, for prohibitions and for enforcement.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Designating the week of May 4 through 11, 2014, as "National Music Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mark Longietti
Designating April 8, 2014, as "Dog Fighting Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: John Maher
Beseeching the Congress of the United States and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to consider authorizing the use of service dogs for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or other emotional traumas.
Sponsor: Michele Brooks
In assault, further providing for the offenses of harassment, stalking and threat to use weapons of mass destruction.
Sponsor: Ron Miller
Recognizing the week of April 13 through 19, 2014, as "National Library Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Richard Mirabito
Relating to the presumption of a service connection for Agent Orange exposure for certain Navy and Air Force veterans and calling on the Congressional Delegation of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to fully support and fund passage of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2013.
Sponsor: Harold James
Honoring BAYADA Home Health Care for 39 years of providing in-home care.
Sponsor: Marguerite Quinn
Urging the President of the United States and the Congress to immediately consider and pass H.R. 3930, which establishes the National Commission on the Structure of the Army.
Sponsor: Paul Clymer
Recognizing April 8, 2014, as "National Healthy Schools Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mark Longietti
Honoring the memory of law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty in this Commonwealth and recognizing the memorial service in their honor at the Forum Auditorium in the City of Harrisburg on May 5, 2014.
Sponsor: Michael Vereb
Commemorating the 61st anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Agreement.
Sponsor: Stephen Kinsey
Commemorating the Cambodian New Year April 13 through 15, 2014, in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mark Painter
Designating April 9, 2014, as "Nutritional Improvement for Children's Meals in Restaurants Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michael O'Brien
Designating May 2014 as "Community Action Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: David Reed
Further providing for restricted activities and for penalties.
Sponsor: Warren Kampf
Recognizing the week of April 13 through 19, 2014, as "National Library Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Wayne Fontana
Designating April 27 through May 4, 2014, as "Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Recognizing April 8, 2014, as "Architects' Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Dauphin County Library System.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
Designating Wednesday, April 9, 2014, as "National Guard Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Stephen Barrar
Further providing for definitions and for prohibition.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Recognizing the month of May 2014 as "Rainforest Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and urging Commonwealth residents to become aware of the disappearing rainforests worldwide and to make choices that can lead to protection of those remaining areas.
Sponsor: Maria Donatucci
Designating the month of April 2014 as "Pennsylvania 8-1-1 Safe Digging Month."
Sponsor: Robert Tomlinson
Further providing for DARE plate and for payments to special funds.
Sponsor: Ron Marsico
Establishing a registry of third-party asset finders; imposing duties on the State Treasury; and providing for penalties.
Sponsor: Ed Neilson
In wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for definitions; and providing for drones.
Sponsor: Gordon Denlinger
Further providing for the offense of criminal trespass; defining the offense of theft of secondary metal; and prescribing penalties.
Sponsor: Michael Waugh
In child protective services, further providing for definitions; providing for electronic reporting and for regulations; further providing for mandatory reporting and postmortem investigation of deaths, for establishment of pending complaint file, Statewide central register and file of unfounded reports, for establishment of Statewide toll-free telephone number, for continuous availability of department and for disposition of complaints received; providing for responsibility for investigation; and further providing for information in pending complaint and unfounded report files, for information in Statewide central register, for disposition of unfounded reports, for disposition of founded and indicated reports, for confidentiality of reports, for release of information in confidential reports, for studies of data in records, for information relating to prospective child-care personnel, for information relating to family day-care home residents, for cooperation of other agencies, for reports to Governor and General Assembly, for penalties and for county agency requirements for general protective services.
Sponsor: Randy Vulakovich
Further providing for wage rates.
Sponsor: Erin Molchany
In Commonwealth agency fees, further providing for the Department of Health; and providing for children's advocacy centers.
Sponsor: Juliann Harhart
Urging the Congress of the United States to support the adoption of H.Res. 456, relating to dyslexia.
Sponsor: Ed Neilson
Honoring Sister Francesca Onley, retiring president of Holy Family University, for her service and dedication to the university and the community during her tenure.
Sponsor: Ed Neilson
Recognizing April 8, 2014, as "Architects Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Recognizing the week of April 13, 2014, as "STEM Initiative Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Brandon Neuman
Designating the week of April 20 through 25, 2014, as "Pennsylvania Family Center Network Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Martin Flynn
Recognizing May 2014 as "Bladder Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Robert Freeman
Designating the week of April 20 through 26, 2014, as "Administrative Professionals' Week" and designating April 23, 2014, as "Administrative Professionals' Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Will Tallman
Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the First United Methodist Church of Pottstown.
Sponsor: Mark Painter
Recognizing the week of April 11 through 19, 2014, as "Eat for Peace Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Margo Davidson
Memorializing the anniversary of the death of General Douglas MacArthur, a Five Star General of the United States Army who served from 1903 to 1964.
Sponsor: Mark Gillen
Designating the month of April 2014 as "Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Kevin Schreiber
Designating a portion of Davisville Road in Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County, from State Route 611, also known as York Road, to Terwood Road as the PFC Robert S. Alexander Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Designating the week of April 14 through 19, 2014, as "Local Government Week" and April 15, 2014, as "Local Government Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: John Eichelberger
In senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for proof of claim.
Sponsor: Richard Mirabito
Providing for the Nursing Home Accountability Act, for reporting requirements for long-term care nursing facilities and for enforcement; imposing duties on the Department of Health; and imposing a penalty.
Sponsor: Jerry Stern
Designating the week of April 6 through 12, 2014, as the "Week of the Young Child" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Making extensive amendments and adding provisions relating to preliminary provisions, administration, criminal history for employees, reporting suspected abuse by employees and miscellaneous provisions.
Sponsor: Timothy Hennessey
Further providing for use of miscellaneous motor vehicle business registration plates.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
Providing for an educational improvement opportunity tax credit.
Sponsor: James Roebuck
Further providing for definitions, for proof of claim and for filing of claim.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Establishing the Citizens Compensation Commission and providing for its powers and duties; and repealing provisions of the Public Official Compensation Law.
Sponsor: John Lawrence
In restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for electric generation supply service at variable rate.
Sponsor: Vincent Hughes
Further providing for powers and duties of the State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers, for application and qualifications, for reciprocity and for certification renewal, licensure renewal and records.
Sponsor: Richard Stevenson
In preliminary provisions, providing for employment history review and for electronic public safety and criminal justice information.
Sponsor: David Maloney
Establishing the Governor's Schools of Excellence.
Sponsor: Karen Boback
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study relating to the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of merging public school district health care plans.
Sponsor: David Argall
In retirement for school employees, further providing for administrative duties of Public School Employees' Retirement Board; and, in retirement for State employees and officers, further providing for administrative duties of State Employees' Retirement Board.
Sponsor: John McGinnis
Further providing for definitions and for revocation or refusal of kennel licenses.
Sponsor: Richard Alloway
In powers of department and local authorities, further providing for promulgation of rules and regulations by department.
Sponsor: Elder Vogel
Further providing for definitions and for duty of commission.
Sponsor: Matthew Smith
In terms and courses of study, providing for a tutoring program.
Sponsor: Robert Freeman
In matters affecting government units, further providing for limitations on damages.
Sponsor: Brian Sims
Honoring BAYADA Home Health Care on 39 years of providing in-home care.
Sponsor: Patricia Vance
In municipal authorities, further providing for purposes and powers.
Sponsor: Kate Harper
Further providing for restricted activities.
Sponsor: Gene Yaw
Further providing for the duration and termination of fiscal emergency and suspension of powers; in receivership in cities of the third class, further providing for termination of receivership; and providing for continuation of recovery plan.
Sponsor: John Eichelberger
Further providing for permits and for powers and duties of local agencies.
Sponsor: John Wozniak
In unconventional gas well fee, further providing for expiration of provisions; and providing for the taxation of natural gas extraction in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Edwin Erickson
In fertilizer, further providing for labels and labeling and for disposition of funds; and providing for fertilizer for use on turf.
Sponsor: Michael Brubaker
Recognizing the week of April 6 through 12, 2014, as "Sexual Assault Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania in conjunction with bringing awareness to the public policy initiatives in research prevention and reform as it relates to perpetrators of sexual violence.
Sponsor: Jose Miranda
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study the issue of specialty tier prescription drug pricing in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Jim Christiana
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in special vehicles and pedestrians, providing for operation of pedalcycles with electric assist.
Sponsor: Matthew Smith
In judicial boards and commissions, authorizing the Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners to obtain criminal history record checks.
Sponsor: Glen Grell
Recognizing the week of May 10 through 23, 2014, as "Emerald View Park Trail Week" in this Commonwealth to honor Mount Washington Community Development Corporation's Emerald View Park Program for demonstrating how people in a community can work together to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods.
Sponsor: Erin Molchany
Recognizing April 13 through 19, 2014, as "National Minority Cancer Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Jake Wheatley
Honoring the 50th anniversary of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).
Sponsor: Kevin Boyle
Designating April 2014 as "Esophageal Cancer Awareness and Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Donna Oberlander
Recognizing the month of April 2014 as "Autism Awareness Month" and April 2, 2014, as "World Autism Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Further providing for definitions, for minimum wages and for civil actions.
Sponsor: Daylin Leach
Providing for reissuance of film production tax credits.
Sponsor: Wayne Fontana
In size, weight and load, further providing for length of vehicles.
Sponsor: Matthew Gabler
Recognizing the month of April 2014 as "Financial Literacy Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: John Gordner
Further providing for powers of the board of township commissioners as to building and housing regulations and inspectors; and providing for Uniform Construction Code, property maintenance code and reserved powers.
Sponsor: Edwin Erickson
Providing for basic education funding commission.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
Establishing naturally occurring retirement communities; and providing for powers and duties of the Department of Aging.
Sponsor: Mauree Gingrich
Designating April 1, 2014, as "Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Day" and congratulating Pennsylvania Farm Bureau members for their contribution to this Commonwealth and to this Commonwealth's agricultural industry.
Sponsor: Elder Vogel
Designating April 2014 as "Pennsylvania Community College Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
Establishing the task force on opioid prescription drug proliferation and its impact on heroin use in this Commonwealth; and creating an advisory committee.
Sponsor: Doyle Heffley
Designating the month of April 2014 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Designating the month of April 2014 as "Pennsylvania 8-1-1 Safe Digging Month."
Sponsor: Robert Godshall
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, 2014, including any amendments offered to or for supplemental appropriations for prior fiscal years.
Sponsor: Dominic Pileggi
Honoring the life of Bill Guarnere for service to his country and for his heroism during World War II.
Sponsor: Nicholas Miccarelli
Designating April 2014 as "Limb Loss Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Robert Matzie
Recognizing April 2014 as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Florindo Fabrizio
Designating March 25, 2014, as "Greek Independence Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Glen Grell
Recognizing the month of April 2014 as "Child Identity Theft Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Ryan Mackenzie
Recognizing the month of April 2014 as "National Minority Health Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Jake Wheatley
Designating the month of April 2014 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
Designating April 2014 as "Community Banking Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Donald White
Designating April 4, 2014, as "Thaddeus Stevens Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michael Sturla
Remembering the accident that occurred on March 28, 1979, at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Londonderry Township, Dauphin County.
Sponsor: Joseph Markosek
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of the Borough of Seven Springs in Somerset and Fayette Counties.
Sponsor: Richard Kasunic
Designating the month of April 2014 as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lisa Boscola
In uniform military and overseas voters, further providing for definitions, for duties and responsibilities of secretary and for methods of applying for military-overseas ballot.
Sponsor: James Marshall
Designating April 1, 2014, as "Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Day" and congratulating Pennsylvania Farm Bureau members for their contribution to this Commonwealth and to this Commonwealth's agricultural industry.
Sponsor: John Maher
Designating April 2, 2014, as "National Start! Walking Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mark Longietti
Recognizing April 2, 2014, as "National Walking Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Christine Tartaglione
Recognizing April 2014 as "National Jazz Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Jake Wheatley
Recognizing April 1, 2014, as "Mitchell Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Pam Snyder
Recognizing the week of May 18 through 24, 2014, as the "54th Annual National Public Works Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Stanley Saylor
Expressing strong support for the policies and peaceful democratic processes set forth in the Good Friday Agreement that allow for the reunification of Ireland and its people.
Sponsor: Daryl Metcalfe
Recognizing the month of April 2014 as "National Welding Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Curtis Sonney
Honoring the efforts of the Perry County Bicentennial Committee in the 200th anniversary of Perry County.
Sponsor: Mark Keller
Honoring the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez.
Sponsor: Matthew Bradford
Designating the month of April 2014 as "Pennsylvania Community College Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: James Roebuck
Further providing for findings and declaration of policy, for right to freedom from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation; defining "marital status"; and further providing for unlawful discriminatory practices.
Sponsor: Daylin Leach
Designating the month of April 2014 as "Hemophilia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Robert Mensch
In registration of sexual offenders, further providing for sexual offenses and tier system.
Sponsor: Mark Rozzi
Providing for a nonbinding Statewide referendum relating to legalizing marijuana.
Sponsor: Jake Wheatley
Designating the month of April 2014 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Christine Tartaglione
Prohibiting bonuses and certain types of salary increases for employees of Commonwealth agencies.
Sponsor: Robert Matzie
Providing for definitions, for conversion of viatical settlement benefits, for proceeds of viatical settlement contract, for additional requirements of a viatical settlement contract, for requirements regarding viatical settlement contract proceeds, for viatical settlement provider duties, for exemption, for claims, for duties of department and for duties of Department of Public Welfare.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
Establishing the Pennsylvania Innocence Inquiry Commission within the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts; and providing for its powers and duties.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Further providing for definitions; and providing for treatment of overdose with opioid antagonist.
Sponsor: Kim Ward
In disposition of abandoned and unclaimed property, further providing for report of property subject to custody and control of the Commonwealth under this article; providing for certificate of finder registration, for revocation of finder registration and for appeals; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Vincent Hughes
Further providing for authorization and rate and for functions of tax collectors.
Sponsor: Edwin Erickson
In disposition of abandoned and unclaimed property, further providing for property held by financial institutions, for property held by insurers, for property held by utilities, for property held by business associations, for property held by fiduciaries, for property held by courts and public officers and agencies and for miscellaneous property held for or owing to another.
Sponsor: Vincent Hughes
In express anatomical gifts, further providing for use of driver's license or identification card to indicate organ or tissue donation.
Sponsor: Donald White
In express anatomical gifts, further providing for use of driver's license or identification card to indicate organ or tissue donation.
Sponsor: Donald White
Providing for summaries or copies of patient test results to be sent directly to a patient or the patient's designee when there is a finding of a significant abnormality; and providing for duties of the Department of Health.
Sponsor: Marguerite Quinn
Amending the act of May 29, 1945 (P.L.1134, No.405), entitled "An act to create a commission to act jointly with commissions appointed for like purpose by the States of West Virginia and Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia, which, together with three members to be appointed by the President of the United States, shall constitute the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, with power to cooperate in the abatement of the existing pollution, and in the control of future pollution of the waters of the drainage basin of the Potomac River within the States of Maryland and West Virginia, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia; to authorize the Governor of the State to execute on behalf of this State a compact with representatives of other states for the purpose of forming the above-mentioned commission; and creating a Potomac Valley Conservancy District; providing for the appointment of the Pennsylvania members of said commission for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and their terms of office; and providing an appropriation," further providing for membership of commission and for appointments.
Sponsor: Dan Moul
Requiring hospitals to provide certain notice of patient outpatient status; providing for training; imposing duties on the Department of Health; and providing for expiration.
Sponsor: Robert Mensch
Further providing for prohibited acts and penalties.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Providing standards for carbon monoxide alarms in certain lodging establishments; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Wayne Fontana
In personal income tax, extending special tax provisions for poverty to certain persons who are enrolled as students at institutions of higher education.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
In registration of sexual offenders, further providing for applicability; and imposing residency restrictions for certain offenders.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
Providing for coordination of work by commission.
Sponsor: Justin Simmons
Designating the Monarch butterfly as the official butterfly of the Commonwealth.
Sponsor: David Millard
Further providing for securing loads in vehicles.
Sponsor: Bryan Cutler
Further providing for permits and for powers and duties of local agencies.
Sponsor: Chris Ross
Establishing the Pennsylvania Small Business Forgivable Loan Program; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Sponsor: Curtis Thomas
Providing for the English language as the official language of the Commonwealth; and imposing a certain restriction on use of appropriated funds.
Sponsor: Daryl Metcalfe
Designating the interchange between the portion of State Route 3009 and State Route 119 in South Union Township, Fayette County, as the Fred L. Lebder Interchange.
Sponsor: Richard Kasunic
In compensation, further providing for duties of employers.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Further providing for continuing professional development; and providing for access to advanced placement for all students.
Sponsor: James Roebuck
Further providing for right to collectively bargain, for duty to exert reasonable efforts, for commencement of collective bargaining, for board of arbitration, for notice, for powers and procedures, for determination of board of arbitration, for costs and expenses, for applicability, for severability, for repeals and for effective date; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Robert Kauffman
In applications and permits, providing for public comment and for prohibitions.
Sponsor: Michael Hanna
In personal income tax, further providing for classes of income.
Sponsor: John Galloway
Adding provisions relating to the taxation of tobacco products; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Vincent Hughes
Further providing for compensation of members of the General Assembly.
Sponsor: Frank Farry
Further providing for expungement.
Sponsor: Vanessa Brown
Further providing for expungement.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Further providing for board of pardons.
Sponsor: Vanessa Brown
Providing for a bullying awareness and prevention registration plate; establishing the Bullying Awareness and Prevention Fund; and further providing for payments to special funds.
Sponsor: Karen Boback
Designating a bridge on that portion of S.R. 49 over the Cowanesque River between Dennis Hill Road and Church Street in Harrison Township, Potter County, as the Private First Class Roger P. Downey Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Martin Causer
Designating a portion of State Route 30 in Philadelphia County as the Betty Ann Townes Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Rosita Youngblood
Further providing for the offense of assault of law enforcement officer.
Sponsor: Keith Gillespie
Further providing for organization of commission.
Sponsor: Richard Alloway
Providing for the protection of victims of sexual violence or intimidation, for duties of law enforcement agencies, for procedure and for penalties; and, in juvenile matters, further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Providing for the deactivation of coal-fired electric generation facilities; establishing the Coal-Fired Electric Generation Facilities Deactivation Commission and providing for the commission's powers and duties; establishing the Displaced Coal-Fired Electric Generation Facilities Employee Assistance and Environmental Remediation Fund; making an appropriation; and making a related repeal.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
In restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for duties of electric distribution companies; and for requirement of electric generation suppliers.
Sponsor: Lisa Boscola
Requiring physician practices operating as part of an integrated delivery network to meet certain requirements to ensure patient access and consumer choice; and imposing powers and duties on the Insurance Department.
Sponsor: Randy Vulakovich
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; providing for organization and powers and duties of the Health Care Competition Oversight Board; in licensing of health care facilities, further providing for definitions, for licensure and for issuance of license and providing for confidentiality; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Randy Vulakovich
Providing for rural regional community college for underserved counties.
Sponsor: Joseph Scarnati
Providing for the establishment of a legal notices and job openings searchable public internet database, for obligations of newspapers; and imposing related subscription fees.
Sponsor: Gary Day
Further providing for the definitions of "city," "contracting authority" and "pilot zone" and for establishment of contracting authority; providing for number of authorized zones; and further providing for approval.
Sponsor: Mark Longietti
Recognizing State, county and local road crews, emergency responders, public utility workers, the Pennsylvania National Guard and employees of certain Commonwealth departments for their contributions to the safety of Pennsylvanians during the winter of 2013-2014.
Sponsor: Mark Painter
Prohibiting smoking at bus stops.
Sponsor: Mark Painter
Providing for tax credits for rehabilitation and reconstruction of certain factory and mill buildings and for a business tax credit.
Sponsor: Robert Freeman
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish an advisory committee to conduct a comprehensive study of the costs and efficiencies of the requirements under Pennsylvania's public construction laws.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
Further providing for special registration plates generally and for personal registration plates; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Gene Yaw
In minors, further providing for the offense of sale of tobacco by including alternative nicotine products; and making a conforming amendment to Title 53.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
Reenacting and amending the act of June 23, 1931 (P.L.932, No.317), known as The Third Class City Code.
Sponsor: John Eichelberger
In registration of vehicles, further providing for lost, stolen, damaged or illegible registration plate and for special registration plates generally; providing for personal organization registration plates and for Appalachian Trail organization registration plates; in financial responsibility, further providing for required financial responsibility; in rules of the road in general, further providing for maximum speed limits; and, in size, weight and load, further providing for conditions of permits and security for damages.
Sponsor: William Adolph
Recognizing March 30, 2014, as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Eli Evankovich
Further providing for employee organizations and penalties.
Sponsor: Richard Alloway
Further providing for organization of commission.
Sponsor: Doyle Heffley
In criminal justice determinations, further providing for incompetence and for procedure.
Sponsor: Glen Grell
Further providing for nonapplicability.
Sponsor: Curtis Thomas
In city revitalization and improvement zones, further providing for approval.
Sponsor: Stanley Saylor
Further providing for records of and reports by employers, for ineligibility of incarcerated employee, for rate and amount of compensation, for certain agreements void and penalty, for false statements and representations to obtain or increase compensation, for false statements and representations to prevent or reduce compensation and other offenses and for violation of act and rules and regulations.
Sponsor: Seth Grove
Designating March 19, 2014, as "Kick Butts Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Kevin Schreiber
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Smith-Lever Act (38 Stat. 372, 7 U.S.C. 341 et seq.), the founding legislation of the nationwide Cooperative Extension System.
Sponsor: John Maher
Providing for academic standards and testing commission.
Sponsor: Seth Grove
Designating the month of March 2014 as "Music in Our Schools Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Eddie Pashinski
Recognizing 2014 as the "Year of the Veteran" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Garth Everett
In fees, further providing for information concerning drivers and vehicles.
Sponsor: Robert Matzie
Establishing pricing disclosures for certain health care providers; and prohibiting certain discounts and kickbacks.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Smith-Lever Act, which founded the nationwide Cooperative Extension System.
Sponsor: Elder Vogel
For penalties and for unlawful practice; and providing for unlicensed practice prohibited.
Sponsor: Seth Grove
Recognizing March 8, 2014, as "International Women's Day" and the month of March 2014 as "National Women's History Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Tina Davis
Increasing annual charge.
Sponsor: Martin Causer
Designating the week of March 16 through 22, 2014, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Robert Matzie
Providing for effect of permit issued by Department of Environmental Protection.
Sponsor: Seth Grove
Recognizing the Department of Aging for 35 years of service to the taxpayers of this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Timothy Hennessey
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish a bipartisan legislative task force and an advisory committee to conduct a study of the occurrence, effects and trends of homelessness in Pennsylvania and to report its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives.
Sponsor: Ted Harhai
Designating the month of February 2014 as "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Vanessa Brown
Recognizing the first consecutive Friday, Saturday and Sunday of each month during 2014 as "National Small Business Weekend" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mark Cohen
Honoring Mark Nordenberg, Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh, for his many years of service to the university and the Greater Pittsburgh region.
Sponsor: Dan Frankel
Designating the week of April 14 through 18, 2014, as "Local Government Week" and April 15, 2014, as "Local Government Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Kate Harper
Designating April 2014 as "National Poetry Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lynda Schlegel Culver
Recognizing March 21, 2014, as "World Down Syndrome Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: James Marshall
Designating April 2014 as "Community Banking Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lynda Schlegel Culver
Barring strikes by employees of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.
Sponsor: Kate Harper
Designating March 18, 2014, as "Pitt Day" in Pennsylvania and commending Chancellor Nordenberg for his leadership of the University of Pittsburgh.
Sponsor: Joseph Scarnati
Further providing for powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
Sponsor: Tina Davis
Further providing for qualifications for elected State office.
Sponsor: John Lawrence
Further providing for the offense of cruelty to animals.
Sponsor: Todd Stephens
Providing for licensing of fire sprinkler contractors and inspectors; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry.
Sponsor: John Taylor
Urging the Congress of the United States to reexamine the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012.
Sponsor: David Millard
Designating the month of April 2014 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Robert Mensch
In ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for restricted activities.
Sponsor: John Lawrence
In tax for education, providing for remote sales tax notice.
Sponsor: Curtis Thomas
Condemning racial intolerance and racial profiling, encouraging states throughout the nation to create penalties for individuals found to have caused substantive harm through racial profiling and urging the United States Commission on Civil Rights to study and seek solutions to remedy the ongoing problem of racial profiling.
Sponsor: Patty Kim
In preliminary provisions, prohibiting the release of certain student data and library data.
Sponsor: John Lawrence
Providing for certification of central service technicians who perform sterilization procedures in health care facilities; imposing continuing education requirements; and providing for the duties of health care facilities and the Department of Health.
Sponsor: Mauree Gingrich
Further providing for six months limitation and for deficiency judgments.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Further providing for jurisdiction, education and educational costs of county park police officers.
Sponsor: Timothy Krieger
In registration of sex offenders, further providing for legislative findings and declaration of policy, for definitions, for applicability, for sexual offenses and tier system, for period of registration and for assessments.
Sponsor: Ron Marsico
Designating the month of March 2014 as "Brain Injury Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
In miscellaneous provisions, further providing for accidents involving death or personal injury.
Sponsor: Lawrence Farnese
Further providing for duties of the Department of Health.
Sponsor: Christine Tartaglione
Further providing for roll-back taxes and special circumstances.
Sponsor: Judy Schwank
In rules of the road in general, further prohibiting text-based communications; and prohibiting certain calls on hand-held mobile telephones.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
Providing standards for carbon monoxide alarms in dormitories; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Wayne Fontana
Further providing for audit of certain financial reports.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Providing standards for carbon monoxide alarms in dependent care facilities; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Wayne Fontana
Providing standards for carbon monoxide alarms in child care facilities; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Wayne Fontana
Amending Senate Rule XIV.
Sponsor: Wayne Fontana
Requiring public schools to develop policies to ensure the proper application of the Commonwealth's veterans' preference law when making hiring decisions; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
Designating the week of March 9 through 15, 2014, as "Glaucoma Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lawrence Farnese
Providing for a constitutional convention with limited powers; providing for a referendum on the question; providing for the selection, nomination and election of delegates; defining the powers and duties of the convention; providing for its operation; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth, officers of the General Assembly and county election boards; providing for a referendum on the convention's report; and making an appropriation.
Sponsor: John Wozniak
Directing the Senate of Pennsylvania to call upon the parties to the United States Supreme Court Consent Decree of 1954 to address the on-going risk of Delaware River Basin flooding in Bucks County.
Sponsor: Charles McIlhinney
In child protective services, further providing for services for prevention, investigation and treatment of child abuse.
Sponsor: Leanna Washington
Providing standards for carbon monoxide alarms in schools; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Wayne Fontana
In liability and compensation, further providing for injuries outside this Commonwealth; in the Uninsured Employers Guaranty Fund, further providing for definitions, for fund, for claims, for claim petition, for administration and for assessments and transfers; and providing for uninsured employer obligations and for administrative penalties and stop-work orders.
Sponsor: John Gordner
Providing for airport systems to conduct 50/50 drawings and to donate half of ticket sales to a designated eligible charitable organization.
Sponsor: Thomas Mustio
In assault, further providing for the offense of aggravated assault.
Sponsor: Nicholas Miccarelli
Designating March 2014 as "Irish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Providing for open contracting by the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions and their agencies and authorities.
Sponsor: Stephen Bloom
Encouraging State public pension fund fiduciaries to support protection of all pension fund members by embracing new technology capable of uncovering National Best Bid and Offer violations through forensic analysis.
Sponsor: Thomas Mustio
In judicial computer system, further providing for utilization of funds in account and for surcharge; and repealing annual appropriations provisions.
Sponsor: Michael Vereb
Honoring the life of former Senator Harold "Hal" F. Mowery, Jr., and extending condolences to his family.
Sponsor: Patricia Vance
Further providing for definitions, for authority of the department, for conditions for licensing and for fees and charges; and providing for recovery of losses due to fraudulent misrepresentation.
Sponsor: Michael Brubaker
Providing for lottery winnings intercept.
Sponsor: Lisa Boscola
Condemning the global persecution of Christians and calling on world leaders to implement policies that protect the religious liberty of Christians and all other faiths within their borders.
Sponsor: Kathy Rapp
In registration of vehicles, providing for special plates for honorary consuls and official representatives of foreign governments.
Sponsor: John Yudichak
Further providing for the rate of the minimum wage.
Sponsor: Patty Kim
Providing for State income tax intercept.
Sponsor: Lisa Boscola
Providing for confidentiality of prizewinners.
Sponsor: Ted Harhai
Encouraging all residents of this Commonwealth to increase suicide awareness.
Sponsor: Ronald Waters
Regulating bail bond enforcement agents; requiring licensure and registration; and providing for penalties.
Sponsor: Stewart Greenleaf
Condemning the use of performance-enhancing drugs by athletes, rebuking any organization that knowingly allows or encourages athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs and urging all high school and college coaches and athletic directors in this Commonwealth to educate themselves and their athletes about the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.
Sponsor: Joseph Hackett
Condemning the Academic Studies Association's academic boycott against Israel and calling upon the Department of Education, the State System of Higher Education, each of the State-related universities and all of Pennsylvania's independent colleges and universities to reject anti-Semitism and not participate in the academic boycott.
Sponsor: Michael Turzai
Designating the week of March 9 through 15, 2014, as "Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Sandra Major
Designating March 13, 2014, as "Registered Dietitians Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Maria Donatucci
In enforcement, further providing for definitions and for interference with lawful fishing and boating; and, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for definitions and for interference with lawful taking of wildlife or other activities.
Sponsor: Gerald Mullery
In offenses against public decency, providing for the offense of Internet posting of criminal activity; and imposing a penalty.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Further providing for Public School Employees' Retirement Board and for the State Employees' Retirement Board.
Sponsor: Vincent Hughes
In the State System of Higher Education, further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of the Board of Governors, for powers and duties of councils of trustees and for method of disposition and consideration by the General Assembly, and providing for transfer from the State System of Higher Education; and providing for transfer institutions.
Sponsor: Robert Tomlinson
Further providing for definitions; for practice in licensed salons only and for fees.
Sponsor: Edward Gainey
Designating March 13, 2014, as "K9 Veterans and Services Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Maria Donatucci
In school health services, providing for parent educational information regarding eating disorders.
Sponsor: Charles McIlhinney
Recognizing the importance of finding the cause and cure for multiple sclerosis; expressing appreciation to the Pennsylvania chapters of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for their work; and recognizing the week of March 3 through 9, 2014, as "Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Robert Matzie
Further providing for qualifications required to secure compensation.
Sponsor: Ron Miller
Further providing for definitions; and providing for practice at a mobile setting.
Sponsor: Edward Gainey
Observing the month of March 2014 as "National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Maria Donatucci
Recognizing the month of March 2014 as "National Athletic Training Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Robert Tomlinson
Recognizing the importance of finding the cause and cure for multiple sclerosis; expressing appreciation to the Pennsylvania chapters of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for their work; and recognizing the week of March 3 through 9, 2014, as "Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
Designating the week of March 9 through 15, 2014, as "Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Designating March 26, 2014, as "Pike County 200th Anniversary Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rosemary Brown
Recognizing the month of March 2014 as "National Athletic Training Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mario Scavello
Recognizing the first consecutive Saturday and Sunday of each month as "National Small Business Weekend" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mark Cohen
Designating the month of March 2014 as "Problem Gambling Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mauree Gingrich
Recognizing the month of March 2014 as "National Nutrition Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: David Reed
Designating March 2014 as "American Red Cross Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mario Scavello
Recognizing the month of March 2014 as "Intellectual Disabilities Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Tarah Toohil
Designating March 3, 2014, as "Read Across America Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michelle Brownlee
Designating February 25, 2014, as "Spay Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michael Schlossberg
Commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Borough of Oakmont, Allegheny County.
Sponsor: Frank Dermody
A Concurrent Resolution urging the President and the Congress of the United States to pass and sign, respectively, legislation to prevent fraud by ensuring that purchasers are the authorized users of credit and debit cards used in electronic transactions.
Sponsor: Daniel Deasy
Providing for social card games.
Sponsor: Sheryl Delozier
In alcohol, chemical and tobacco abuse program, providing for instruction in problem gambling awareness.
Sponsor: James Clay
Designating the month of March 2014 as "Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Keith Gillespie
Recognizing the month of March 2014 as "Professional Social Work Month" in Pennsylvania and calling upon the citizens of this Commonwealth to join with the Pennsylvania chapter of the National Association of Social Workers in celebration and support of social workers and the social work profession.
Sponsor: Judy Schwank
Designating the week of March 16 through 23, 2014, as "Maple Producers Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Martin Causer
Designating the month of March 2014 as "Brain Injury Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Richard Stevenson
Designating March 20, 2014, as "March for Meals Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Kevin Boyle
Designating the month of March 2014 as "Hibernian Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Martin Flynn
Recognizing March 2014 as "Eye Donor Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lisa Boscola
Designating March 2014 as "American Red Cross Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Recognizing the month of January 2014 as "Preparing for a Lifetime - It's Everyone's Responsibility Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Ronald Waters
Designating Spanish as the official language of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and urging its use in all official acts of State and local government.
Sponsor: Angel Cruz
Recognizing 2014 as "Junior Achievement's 75th Anniversary" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Thomas Mustio
Designating the month of February 2014 as "Career and Technical Education Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Paul Clymer
Recognizing the week of March 12 through 15, 2014, as "Pennsylvania History Days" and observing March 14, 2014, as "Charter Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Robert Matzie
Designating February 17, 2014, as "Presidents' Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Paul Clymer
In ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for restricted activities.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Memorializing the Governor to take certain actions relating to the year-round capacity of the City of New York-owned reservoirs affecting the Delaware River Basin.
Sponsor: Scott Petri
Recognizing the economic impact Pocono International Raceway has made in northeast Pennsylvania and the entire Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Mike Carroll
In creation, alteration and termination of condominiums, further providing for contents of declaration for all condominiums, for contents of declaration for flexible condominiums and for amendment of declaration; in protection of purchasers, further providing for declarant's obligation to complete and restore; and, in creation, alteration and termination of planned communities, further providing for contents of declaration for all planned communities, for contents of declaration for flexible planned communities and for amendment of declaration," further providing for applicability.
Sponsor: Dan Moul
Further providing for application.
Sponsor: Michele Brooks
Designating March 2014 as "Irish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Brendan Boyle
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of Junior Achievement.
Sponsor: Wayne Fontana
Designating February 2, 2014, as "Rheumatoid Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Robert Matzie
Urging the Government of Burma to end the persecution of the Rohingya people and respect internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups within Burma.
Sponsor: Kevin Haggerty
Defining the offense of theft of secondary metal; and prescribing penalties.
Sponsor: John Taylor
In limitation of time, further providing for tolling limitations of certain civil actions and criminal proceedings; and, in matters affecting government units, further providing for exceptions to sovereign immunity and governmental immunity.
Sponsor: Mark Rozzi
Providing for parental involvement leave, imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and providing for civil remedies.
Sponsor: Daniel Miller
In particular rights and immunities, providing for liability relating to accidental delivery of heating oil to residential dwelling.
Sponsor: David Maloney
Further providing for paternity of children born during a marriage.
Sponsor: Paul Clymer
Designating the Harley-Davidson motorcycle as the official State motorcycle of Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Keith Gillespie
Urging the Congress of the United States to designate Spanish as the official language of the United States and to mandate its use in all official acts of the Federal Government.
Sponsor: Angel Cruz
Providing for a research and development tax credit; and repealing provisions of the Tax Reform Code of 1971 and the Fiscal Code relating to research and development tax credit.
Sponsor: Warren Kampf
Recognizing the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council and honoring the Council for working to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Sponsor: Patricia Vance
Recognizing the month of March 2014 as "Intellectual Disabilities Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Robert Mensch
Designating a bridge on that portion of S.R. 18 over Fish Creek in Freeport Township, Greene County, as the Lieutenant Colonel Cephus Lee Roupe Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Timothy Solobay
Observing March 14, 2014, as "Charter Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
In limitation of time, further providing for the period of limitation relating to claims of adverse possession under certain circumstances; and providing for uniform notice, for mesne profits and for reimbursement.
Sponsor: Kurt Masser
In falsification and intimidation, providing for the offense of intimidation of witnesses or victims on an Internet website.
Sponsor: Anthony Williams
Further providing for definitions; and providing for additional use of funds for financial assistance.
Sponsor: Wayne Fontana
In pupils and attendance, further providing for cost of tuition and maintenance of certain exceptional children in approved institutions.
Sponsor: Edwin Erickson
In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense relating to police animals.
Sponsor: Matthew Smith
Authorizing the Department of Transportation, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to East Liberty Development Corporation certain lands and improvements situate in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
Sponsor: Jim Ferlo
In trade and commerce, providing for the offense of providing false consumer information to consumer reporting agency.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
In offenses against public order and decency, further providing for gambling devices, gambling, etc.
Sponsor: Mario Scavello
Further providing for aggravated assault and for grading; and further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Angel Cruz
Providing for immunity for financial advisors, for private right of action and for a financial crimes surcharge; establishing the Older Adult Financial Exploitation Trust Fund; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Aging.
Sponsor: Jesse White
Prohibiting hiring of local government officials in district offices of members of the General Assembly; and providing penalties.
Sponsor: Kevin Haggerty
Providing for a special license plate for Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness.
Sponsor: Angel Cruz
Designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 3019 over the Schuylkill River, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, as the Honorable Robert C. Donatucci Memorial Bridge; and designating a portion of State Route 23 in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, as the SFC Brent Adams Memorial Road.
Sponsor: Maria Donatucci
Designating a portion of State Route 4007 in the Borough of Indiana, Indiana County, as the James Nance Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Donald White
In inchoate crimes, further providing for possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for arson and related offenses; in sentencing, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses; and providing for sentencing for arson offenses.
Sponsor: John Rafferty
Further providing for title of act, for findings, for short title and for definitions; providing for identification requirements for sale of second-hand goods to second-hand dealers; and further providing for law enforcement, for penalties and for preemption.
Sponsor: Dan Moul
Further providing for the offense of cruelty to animals.
Sponsor: Christopher Sainato
Requiring mass transit authorities to file with the Department of Transportation and implement an annual plan for natural gas conversion of buses; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Transportation.
Sponsor: Dan Moul
Further providing for the definitions of "city," "contracting authority" and "pilot zone" and for establishment of contracting authority; providing for number of authorized zones; and further providing for approval.
Sponsor: Robert Matzie
Further providing for jurisdiction and venue.
Sponsor: Duane Milne
Providing for the protection of a temporary employee's right to know and ensuring fairness in the job marketplace.
Sponsor: Ed Neilson
Establishing a hydrogen fuel cell collaboration program; providing for powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection and for grants; requiring a report by the department; and making an appropriation.
Sponsor: Duane Milne
In pupils and attendance, further providing for definitions and for exceptions to compulsory attendance.
Sponsor: Dan Moul
Providing for the deactivation of coal-fired electric generation facilities; establishing the Coal-Fired Electric Generation Facilities Deactivation Commission and providing for the commission's powers and duties; establishing the Displaced Coal-Fired Electric Generation Facilities Employee Assistance and Environmental Remediation Fund; making an appropriation; and making a related repeal.
Sponsor: Pam Snyder
Urging the President and the Congress of the United States to consider the impact of free trade agreements on the American economy.
Sponsor: Jesse White
Further providing for limitations on damages.
Sponsor: Mark Cohen
Further providing for definitions and for rate of minimum wages; and providing for reporting by the department.
Sponsor: Mark Cohen
Designating January 30, 2014, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mark Cohen
In terms and courses of study, providing for Internet safety education curriculum.
Sponsor: Tina Davis
Promoting women's health and economic security by eliminating discrimination and ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition.
Sponsor: Mark Painter
Requiring school districts to procure only flags that are manufactured in the United States and give preference to American-made products; and imposing a penalty.
Sponsor: Mark Cohen
Urging the Congress of the United States to pass H.R. 318, a bill authorizing the construction of a Wall of Remembrance as part of the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Further providing for order of probation and for sentencing proceeding generally.
Sponsor: Christopher Sainato
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a comprehensive cost analysis on the cost efficiency of the Pennsylvania State Assessment System.
Sponsor: James Brewster
Providing for the basic needs services tax credit.
Sponsor: Warren Kampf
In grounds and buildings, further providing for limitation on new applications for Department of Education approval of public school building projects; establishing Building Blocks PA and the Public School Facilities Financing Commission; and providing for the powers and duties of the commission.
Sponsor: Steven Santarsiero
Providing for natural gas severance tax.
Sponsor: Steven Santarsiero
In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for police animals.
Sponsor: Dominic Costa
Further providing for criminal homicide of law enforcement officer and for police animals.
Sponsor: Jesse White
Designating a bridge on that portion of 17th Street over State Route 56 in Windber Borough, Somerset County, as the Trooper Joseph Sepp Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Frank Burns
In public assistance, prohibiting eligibility for Megan's Law violators.
Sponsor: Michael Regan
Further providing for definitions and for regulatory authority of the board; and prohibiting Internet gaming.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Further providing for unlawful gifts and for reports to the Department of Education.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
Further providing for oath of office.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
Further providing for State Charter School Appeal Board.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
Establishing guidelines and procedures governing certain investigations of correctional officers by the Department of Corrections; authorizing certain civil suits by correctional officers; and providing for impact of collective bargaining agreements and for summary suspensions.
Sponsor: Michael Fleck
Providing Statewide uniformity regarding vacation and other forms of leave mandated by political subdivisions.
Sponsor: Seth Grove
Providing for demolition standards for buildings and structures, for permits, for inspections, for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry and for training and enforcement; imposing penalties; and establishing the Demolition Safety Training and Enforcement Account.
Sponsor: William Keller
Amending the act of February 2, 1965 (P.L.1860, No.586), entitled "An act encouraging landowners to make land and water areas available to the public for recreational purposes by limiting liability in connection therewith, and repealing certain acts," further providing for liability for landowners to recreational users.
Sponsor: Michael Hanna
Further providing for continuing education as a condition of license renewal.
Sponsor: Daniel Miller
Providing for leave and compensation mandates.
Sponsor: Seth Grove
Remembering Delaney Brown of West Reading, Berks County, affirming the solidarity among her well-wishers and her family and extending condolences.
Sponsor: Mark Rozzi
Providing for special license plates for Honorary Consuls.
Sponsor: Daniel Miller
In administration, providing for Statewide registry of perpetrators of abuse in facilities.
Sponsor: David Hickernell
In assault, providing for the offense of assault by knocking out another; and, in juvenile matters, further providing for definitions and for transfer from criminal proceedings.
Sponsor: Dan Moul
Designating a bridge on that portion of S.R. 3100 over Interstate 83 in Springfield Township, York County, as the Rodney P. Miller Memorial Bridge.
Sponsor: Ron Miller
In Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Elderly, further defining "income"; and further providing for determination of eligibility.
Sponsor: Seth Grove
Designating Byberry Avenue from Warminster Road to York Road, Borough of Hatboro, Montgomery County, as the SP4 Robert Preston Ruttle, Jr., Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
In public assistance, further providing for persons eligible for medical assistance.
Sponsor: Dan Frankel
Designating the month of April 2014 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on the costs and services of the county adult probation system.
Sponsor: Glen Grell
In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of cruelty to animals.
Sponsor: Martin Flynn
Further providing for powers and duties of waterways conservation officers and deputies and for powers and duties of enforcement officers.
Sponsor: Martin Causer
Further providing for filing and recording of ordinances.
Sponsor: John Eichelberger
In teacher certification, providing for military science certificates.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
Further providing for grading of theft offenses.
Sponsor: Ryan Mackenzie
Providing for Dyslexia and Early Literacy Intervention Pilot Program.
Sponsor: Sean Wiley
Providing for lottery winnings intercept.
Sponsor: Christopher Harris
In judgments and other liens, further providing for exemption of particular property.
Sponsor: Michael Waugh
Designating February 11, 2014, as "Housing Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
In snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, providing for snowmobile trails.
Sponsor: Thomas Sankey
Providing for temporary volunteer dental licenses.
Sponsor: Keith Gillespie
Authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Governor, to grant and convey, at a price to be determined through a competitive bid process, certain lands, buildings and improvements situate in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and the Borough of Pine Grove, Schuylkill County.
Sponsor: Daryl Metcalfe
In general budget implementation, further providing for the Department of Public Welfare.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Recognizing February 7, 2014, as "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Jake Wheatley
Designating the week of February 10 through 16, 2014, as "Random Acts of Kindness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Further providing for duties of electric distribution companies.
Sponsor: Michael Reese
Designating March 1, 2014, as "Saint David's Day" to be observed throughout this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Amending the act of July 2, 1993 (P.L.345, No.48), entitled "An act empowering the General Counsel or his designee to issue subpoenas for certain licensing board activities; providing for hearing examiners in the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs; providing additional powers to the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs; and further providing for civil penalties and license suspension," further providing for civil penalties.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Observing February 12, 2014, as the 205th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Further providing for ordinance provisions.
Sponsor: Tina Davis
In marriage, repealing provisions relating to waiting period after application; and further providing for issuance of license.
Sponsor: Dan Moul
Further providing for purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of liquor or malt or brewed beverages.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Commemorating February 16, 2014, as "Lithuanian Independence Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Neal Goodman
In abortion, further providing for prohibited acts.
Sponsor: Bryan Cutler
Providing for emergency volunteer health practitioners uniformity; and repealing the Counterterrorism Planning, Preparedness and Response Act.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Condemning the recent passage of legislation in Uganda and Nigeria criminalizing same-sex relationships and organizations, and calling upon the leaders of those nations to repeal and reject those laws as gross violations of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals' civil rights.
Sponsor: Anthony Williams
Designating February 15, 2014, as "Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Todd Rock
In unconventional gas well fee, further providing for distribution of fee; in Oil and Gas Lease Fund, further providing for definitions; providing for establishment and projects; further providing for appropriation of money and for funds; and making related repeals.
Sponsor: Gregory Vitali
Providing for an approved pet foster care provider tax credit.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
Prohibiting bad faith assertions of patent infringement; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Attorney General; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Robert Tomlinson
Further providing for Keystone Exams.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to enact S. No. 229 (2013), to rename the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center after Corporal Michael J. Crescenz.
Sponsor: Andrew Dinniman
Observing March 1, 2014, as "St. David's Day" in Pennsylvania, and honoring the many Pennsylvanians of Welsh heritage.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Imposing a district attorney justice fee for convictions.
Sponsor: Patrick Browne
Designating February 7, 2014, as "National Wear Red Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Juliann Harhart
Designating February 3, 2014, as "Four Chaplains Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Paul Clymer
In terms and courses of study, providing for instruction on the responsible use of social media.
Sponsor: Jose Miranda
Designating Friday, February 7, 2014, as "National Wear Red Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Christine Tartaglione
Designating February 14, 2014, as "Harrisburg Area Community College Day" in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the community college.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
Designating the month of March 2014 as "Greek-American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania and recognizing the constructive role Greek Americans continue to play in the economic and cultural development of our nation and this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Ryan Mackenzie
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study the financial and administrative effectiveness of the statutory provisions requiring autism spectrum disorders insurance coverage.
Sponsor: Thomas Murt
Designating the week of February 15 through 22, 2014, as "FFA Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Elder Vogel
In wire tapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for exceptions to prohibition of interception and disclosure of communications.
Sponsor: Richard Alloway
Designating February 7 through 14, 2014, as "Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Karen Boback
Urging the United States Army to allow Apache helicopters to remain in the National Guard.
Sponsor: Nicholas Miccarelli
Encouraging Commonwealth agencies and political subdivisions to implement or expand the use of prepaid debit cards for certain payments.
Sponsor: Jose Miranda
Recognizing February 2014 as "Hockey Is For Everyone Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Harold English
Designating the month of February 2014 as "Career and Technical Education Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
Designating the month of March 2014 as "Problem Gambling Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and observing the month of March 2014 as "National Problem Gambling Awareness Month."
Sponsor: Kim Ward
Designating February 5, 2014, as "SADD Shines Day" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Harold English
Further providing for wage rates.
Sponsor: Rob Teplitz
Further providing for definitions and for pollution control technology projects.
Sponsor: Donna Oberlander
Urging the Congress of the United States to prevent future funding reductions to the Federal Impact Aid Program.
Sponsor: Jose Miranda
Designating the month of February 2014 as "Turner Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: John Blake
Designating the week of February 16 through 22, 2014, as "FFA Week" in Pennsylvania
Sponsor: Mark Keller
Designating February 2014 as "American Heart Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Designating the week of February 9 through 15, 2014, as "Cardiac Rehabilitation Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Lisa Baker
Designating the month of February 2014 as "American Heart Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Dan Frankel
In assault, providing for the offense of intimate partner harassment.
Sponsor: Judy Schwank
In hospital plan corporations, further providing for rates and contracts; providing for health systems, for maintenance of contractual obligations with health insurance carriers and for continuity of care; and imposing duties on the Insurance Department and Insurance Commissioner.
Sponsor: Anthony DeLuca
Providing Statewide uniformity regarding vacation and other forms of leave mandated by political subdivisions, for parental involvement leave and for civil remedies.
Sponsor: Timothy Briggs
Further providing for the definition of "local agency."
Sponsor: Matthew Baker
Further providing for the duration and termination of fiscal emergency and suspension of powers; in receivership in cities of the third class, further providing for termination of receivership; and providing for continuation of recovery plan.
Sponsor: Chris Ross
Further providing for sentences for offenses against elderly persons.
Sponsor: Ryan Bizzarro
Further providing for collection by legal representatives of deceased tax collectors.
Sponsor: Peter Daley
Further providing for title and short title of act and for definitions; renaming the Deputy Sheriffs' Education and Training Board and further providing for its duties; further providing for the training program and for continuing education; providing for sheriff training requirement; further providing for deputy sheriff training requirement; providing for revocation of certification; renaming the Deputy Sheriffs' Education and Training Account; and further providing for reimbursement to counties.
Sponsor: Robert Robbins
Further providing for the operating reserve fund.
Sponsor: Duane Milne
Providing for the Office of Veteran Advocate; assigning duties to the Office of Attorney General; and authorizing an appropriation.
Sponsor: Stephen Barrar
Further providing for emergency services.
Sponsor: Stephen Barrar
Requiring long-term care nursing facilities to maintain certain nurse aide staffing levels in order to protect the health and safety of residents and employees; providing for powers and duties of the Department of Health; and imposing civil penalties.
Sponsor: Brandon Neuman
In ballots, further providing for form of official primary ballot.
Sponsor: Duane Milne
Designating the month of January 2014 as "Financial Aid Awareness Month" and commending the work of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency and the Pennsylvania Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
Sponsor: James Roebuck
Declaring the month of January 2014 as "Learn a Snow Sport Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Jim Christiana
Designating January 2014 as "National Human Trafficking Awareness Month."
Sponsor: Marguerite Quinn
Recognizing the first weekend of each month in 2014 as "National Small Business Weekend" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
Designating February 8, 2014, as "Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania; and urging the National Institutes of Health to recognize "Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day" and to advance research relating to peripartum cardiomyopathy.
Sponsor: Michael Hanna
Designating February 7 through 14, 2014, as "Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: James Brewster
Designating the month of February 2014 as "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Shirley Kitchen
Commemorating the month of January 2014 as "Radon Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Recognizing the month of January 2014 as "Stalking Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Harry Readshaw
Recognizing the month of January 2014 as "Cervical Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Juliann Harhart
Further providing for findings and declaration of policy, for right to freedom from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation; defining "marital status"; and further providing for unlawful discriminatory practices.
Sponsor: Pam Snyder
Providing for hybrid learning program.
Sponsor: David Argall
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for tenure of justices, judges and justices of the peace.
Sponsor: Ted Harhai
Designating the week of January 26 through February 1, 2014, as "Catholic Schools Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: William Adolph
Further providing for expiration.
Sponsor: Florindo Fabrizio
Designating January 2014 as "School Director Recognition Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Jerry Stern
Urging the Congress of the United States to reexamine the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 and vote for the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act.
Sponsor: Kevin Haggerty
Designating the week of January 26 through February 1, 2014, as "Catholic Schools Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Michael Folmer
In sale of property, providing for additional costs for rehabilitation and maintenance.
Sponsor: Chris Ross
Further providing for disclosure of addresses.
Sponsor: Brendan Boyle
Further providing for the Pennsylvania State Police.
Sponsor: Brendan Boyle
Further providing for the powers and duties of the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission.
Sponsor: Brendan Boyle
Further providing for commencement of proceedings.
Sponsor: Brendan Boyle
Providing for underage gambling; and making related repeals.
Sponsor: Vincent Hughes
Prohibiting members of the General Assembly from having financial interests in certain entities.
Sponsor: Robert Matzie
In child protective services, further providing for definitions and for information relating to family day-care home residents.
Sponsor: Michael Schlossberg
In sentencing, providing for GPS electronic monitoring devices.
Sponsor: Brendan Boyle
Repealing the act of December 18, 1984 (P.L.1068, No.213), entitled "An act requiring physicians to obtain informed consent from patients for treatment of breast disease."
Sponsor: Rebecca Corbin
In child protective services, further providing for definitions and for mandatory reporting of infants.
Sponsor: Patricia Vance
Further providing for filing and recording of ordinances.
Sponsor: Kate Harper
Providing for prevention of abduction of children.
Sponsor: Jacob Corman
Further providing for funds.
Sponsor: Kate Harper
In personal income tax, further providing for classes of income.
Sponsor: James Clay
Providing for the manufacture and sale of bedding and upholstered furniture and for civil penalties; and making a related repeal.
Sponsor: Michael Vereb
Calling on the Senate of the United States to oppose the nomination of Debo Adegbile as the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice.
Sponsor: Eli Evankovich
Providing for gaming privilege assessment; and establishing the Public Education Improvement Fund.
Sponsor: Rosita Youngblood
Further providing for definitions, for proof of financial responsibility and for duties of owners.
Sponsor: Ron Miller
In State Lottery, further providing for tax exemption.
Sponsor: James Clay
In distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for distilleries.
Sponsor: Ron Miller
Designating the section of State Route 45, from the intersection of State Route 26, Segment 0140, Offset 0000, in Pine Grove Mills, Centre County, to U.S. Business Route 322, segment 0240, Offset 0000, in Boalsburg, Centre County, as the Sergeant Adam Hartswick Interchange.
Sponsor: Scott Conklin
In duties and powers of boards of school directors, providing for notice prior to approval of collective bargaining agreement.
Sponsor: Frederick Keller
Providing for the posting of annual financial reports for public school entities, for the convening of an advisory committee, for posting of final adopted budgets for public school entities and for the Department of Education's establishment of a searchable Internet website detailing certain information concerning receipts and expenditures by public school entities.
Sponsor: Jim Christiana
Providing for Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Strategy Program, for Cooperative Workforce Investment Partnerships, for employee training programs and for Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Strategy Tax Credit; imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development and the Department of Revenue; providing for carryover, carryback, refund and assignment, for pass-through entity, for administration, for limitation and for interim and annual reports.
Sponsor: Eli Evankovich
Amending Titles 16 (Counties) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by: --In Title 16: In general provisions: In salaries: providing for counties of the third class, for counties of the fourth class, for counties of the fifth class, for counties of the sixth class, counties of the seventh class, for counties of the eighth class, for counties of the second class, for recorder of deeds, for register of wills, for court personnel and salaries, for power of the county commissioners to fix salaries of county officers, for multiple officeholders and salaries and for salary of controller, recorder of deeds and clerk of courts in counties of the third class. In fees: providing for Orphans' Court in fifth through eighth class counties, for Orphans' Court in second through eighth class counties, for additional fee for initiation in second class counties, for prothonotaries and civil judicial records offices in second class counties, for establishment and modification of fees in second class counties, for additional fee for initiation in second class counties, for payment required, for County Records Improvement Fund and for clerk of courts or director of criminal judicial records fee. In prothonotary or director fees: providing for construction of terms, for fees in counties of the second class A, third class, fourth class, fifth class, sixth class, seventh class and eighth class, and in home rule counties, for increasing existing fees, for automation fee for prothonotary's office or civil judicial records office or consolidated judicial records office and for similar service, payment in advance and tax. In fees for Municipal Court of Philadelphia: providing for fee schedule, for fees for similar service and for fees required before a service is performed. In fees in second class A counties: providing for fees charged and collected and for similar service, payment in advance and tax. In reimbursement, providing for county court reimbursement. --In Title 42: In general provisions, further providing for definitions. In general structure and powers, further providing for oaths and acknowledgments. In community and municipal courts: In community courts, further providing for lien of judgments. In Pittsburgh Magistrates Court, further providing for lien of judgment. In traffic courts, further providing for signatures and dockets. In magisterial district judges, further providing for lien of judgment. In governance of the system, further providing for personnel of the system and for establishment of fees and charges. In Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts: further providing for availability of criminal charge information in child custody proceedings; and providing for county-level prothonotaries, clerks of the courts, clerks of orphans' court divisions and selected deputies. In representation of litigants, further providing for letters of attorney. Providing for judicial records office. In selection and retention of judicial officers, further providing for certification of successful completion of course of training. In facilities and supplies, further providing for county judicial center or courthouse and for deposits into account. In dockets, indices and other records: In establishment, maintenance and effect of judicial records: further providing for effect of records as notice, for effect of judgments and orders as liens, for Federal judgments as liens and for enforcement of foreign judgments. In disposition of obsolete records, further providing for transfer of custody to local museum upon application. In court interpreters: In court interpreters for persons with limited English proficiency, further providing for duties of Court Administrator. In court interpreters for persons who are deaf, further providing for duties of Court Administrator. In juries and jurors, further providing for expenses of investigating grand juries and trials resulting therefrom. In bonds and recognizances: further providing for definitions, for registration and licensure required, for suspension or revocation of license and for statements by fidelity or surety companies. In rules of evidence, further providing for proof of official records and for retention of records. In juvenile matters, further providing for subpoena and for ordering foreign supervision. In prisoner litigation, further providing for prisoner filing fees. In judgments and other liens: in general provisions, further providing for duty of judgment creditor to enter satisfaction. In exemptions from execution, further providing for personal earnings exempt from process. In priority of liens, further providing for time from which liens have priority and for endorsement of time. In enforcement of judgments, further providing for judicial sale as affecting lien of mortgage. In particular rights and immunities, further providing for civil rights violations. In commencement of proceedings, further providing for indictment and information. In sentencing, further providing for collection of restitution, reparation, fees, costs, fines and penalties. --Making repeals.
Sponsor: Donald White
In educational gratuity program, further providing for definitions, for educational gratuity payments and for eligibility and qualification requirements.
Sponsor: Lisa Boscola
In personal income tax, providing for status of child health care coverage on return.
Sponsor: Mike Stack
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Passed (500)
Recognizing November 10, 2014, as "Marine Corps Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the United States Marine Corps' 239th anniversary of its founding.
In burglary and other criminal intrusion, further providing for the offense of criminal trespass; defining the offense of theft of secondary metal; prescribing penalties; and, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for Pennsylvania State Police and for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition.
In enforcement, further providing for powers and duties of waterways conservation officers and deputies and for powers and duties of enforcement officers.
Further providing for definitions and for laws suspended during emergency assignments.
Further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of secretary and for report.
Codifying the act of July 2, 2006 (P.L.292, No.65), known as the Organ and Bone Marrow Donor Act; further providing for applicability; and making a related repeal.
Designating a bridge that carries State Route 153 over the Bennett Branch in Huston Township, Clearfield County, as the Huston Township Veterans Memorial Bridge; designating U.S. Route 219 in Johnsonburg Borough, Elk County, from the intersection of State Route 1009, Center Street, starting at roadway segment 0502 offset 0000 to the intersection of State Route 1009, Center Street, ending at roadway segment 0522 offset 1159, as the Veterans of Johnsonburg Bypass; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 1001 between Rhawn Street, 0100/0000 and Kendrick Street, 0100/2784 in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, as the Firefighter Daniel Sweeney Memorial Highway; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 611 between Maple Avenue and Meetinghouse Road, in Montgomery County, as the Lieutenant Joseph C. Park II Memorial Highway; designating a portion of State Route 272 in Lancaster County, south of State Route 372 and before Osceola Road, as the Staff Sergeant Keith A. Bennett Memorial Highway; designating a portion of U.S. Route 1, City Avenue in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties from its intersection with Presidential Boulevard to its intersection with Monument Road as Ed Bradley Way; providing for the redesignation of the Easton-Phillipsburg Toll Bridge operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission as the Sergeant William John Cahir Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of PA Route 191 in Washington Township, Northampton County, as the "World War II Homefront Heroes Highway"; renaming the Hokendauqua Bridge in Lehigh County as the Lieutenant Colonel Thomas J. Lynch Memorial Bridge; renaming the Main Street Bridge in Brockway Borough, Jefferson County, as the Ensign USN Connie Rita Esposito Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge carrying State Route 1008 known as Pompey Hill Road, over the Stonycreek River in Quemahoning and Stonycreek Townships, Somerset County, as the Private John W. Mostoller Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 271 over the South Branch Blacklick Creek, Nanty Glo Borough, Cambria County, as the Platoon Sergeant Alfred McCullough Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 181 over the Conewago Creek, between Newberry Township and East Manchester Township, York County, as the SP4 Randy Stephen Schell Memorial Bridge; and designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 144 in Centre County as the PFC Donald Ray Lucas Memorial Highway.
In pupils and attendance, further providing for home education program.
In preemptions, providing for protection for victims of abuse or crime.
Further providing for title of act; providing for declaration of fiscal emergencies and receivership in municipalities; authorizing certain taxes; providing for disincorporation of municipalities and the establishment of unincorporated service districts; establishing the Unincorporated Service District Trust Fund; and making extensive amendments, additions and editorial changes.
Establishing the Patient-Centered Medical Home Advisory Council; providing powers and duties of the council, the Department of Human Services; and providing for development of a plan to implement a Statewide medical home model.
In school health services, providing for school access to emergency epinephrine.
Further providing for educational improvement tax credit; and repealing provisions relating to educational opportunity scholarship tax credit; and, in city revitalization and improvement zones, further providing for definitions and for establishment of contracting authority.
Authorizing the Treasury Department to process Supplemental Security Income State Supplement Payments for other states; providing for duties of the Treasury Department; and establishing the SSP Processing Account.
In general provision, providing for construction; and in particular rights and immunities, further providing for required disclosures in connection with rental-purchase agreement and for lessee's right to acquire ownership.
Further providing for pooled trusts for persons with disabilities.
In the Governor and disaster emergencies, further providing for general authority of Governor; providing for disaster emergency assistance; and establishing the Public Disaster Assistance Grant Program.
Providing for prescription drug monitoring; creating the ABC-MAP Board; establishing the Achieving Better Care by Monitoring All Prescriptions Program; and providing for unlawful acts and penalties.
Further providing for establishment of rentals and selection of tenants; and providing for veteran preferences.
In licensing of drivers, further providing for occupational limited license; in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for grading and for prior offenses; and, in enforcement, further providing for reports by courts.
Further providing for schedule of compensation and for use of savings.
In fees, further providing for nuclear facility and transport fees.
In preliminary provisions, providing for employment history review and for electronic public safety and criminal justice information; in certification of teachers, further providing for continuing professional development; providing for baccalaureate certification basic skills; and further providing for Pennsylvania School Leadership Standards.
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in financial responsibility, providing for neighborhood electric vehicles; in special vehicles and pedestrians, providing for operation of pedalcycles with electric assist; and, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for operation of vehicle without official certificate of inspection.
In child protective services, further providing for persons required to report suspected child abuse, for reporting procedure, for confidentiality of reports, for release of information in confidential reports, for information relating to prospective child-care personnel, for information relating to family day-care home residents and for information relating to other persons having contact with children; providing for continued employment or participation in program, activity or service and for certification compliance; making a conforming amendment to Title 42; providing for a study on employment bans for those having contact with children; and making editorial changes.
Further providing for disposition of abandoned personal property.
Further providing for definitions, for license required, for the licensing agency and its functions, for powers and functions of board, for qualifications for license, for procedures for licensing, for reciprocity and for reinstatement of license; providing for nomenclature; and further providing for penalties, for license renewal and records and fees and for unlawful practice.
Further providing for definitions, for initiation of action, for appointment of conservator, for powers and duties of conservator, for incurring indebtedness and for sale of property.
Providing for the testing of new, environmentally beneficial and energy efficient technologies within various State agencies.
Further providing for basic and continuing education programs for tax collectors; providing for criminal history record information; and further providing for notice of taxes and for deputy tax collectors.
Requiring a hospital to provide notice to a patient of the patient's outpatient status, and the impact of the outpatient status on insurance coverage.
In economic development financing strategy, further providing for definitions; establishing the Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission; in small business first, further providing for definitions, for fund and accounts, for department responsibilities, for capital development loans, for EDA loans, for loans in distressed communities, for pollution prevention assistance loans, and for export financing loans; providing for delegation; and further providing for reporting and inspection; in machinery and equipment loans, further providing for definitions, for establishment, for eligibility for loans and terms and conditions, for application and administration, for powers of secretary, for reporting and inspection, for nondiscrimination, for conflict of interest, for reports to General Assembly and for guidelines; providing for the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Program; in Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, providing for general provisions, for Pennsylvania Industrial Development Program and transfer of loans; repealing certain provisions of the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Act; and making editorial changes.
In wiretapping and electronic surveillance, providing for administrative subpoena; and further providing for civil action.
Requiring health care facilities to disseminate information relating to pertussis education; and imposing a duty on the Department of Health.
Amending the act of July 2, 2014 (P.L.881, No.100), entitled "An act authorizing the Department of General Services to survey certain lands and buildings situate partly in the City of Harrisburg and partly in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County; authorizing the Department of Transportation, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to East Liberty Development Corporation certain lands and improvements situate in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County; authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Governor, to grant and convey, at a price to be determined through a competitive bid process, certain lands, buildings and improvements situate in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and the Borough of Pine Grove, Schuylkill County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor to remove and release the restrictive use covenants imposed on certain real property situate in the Borough of Blossburg, Tioga County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Labor and Industry and the Governor, to grant and convey to the Coatesville Area Senior Center, or its successors or assigns, certain lands, buildings and improvements situate in the City of Coatesville, Chester County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the Philadelphia Technician Training School certain lands situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Governor, to grant and convey to Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society certain lands situate in the Borough of Waterford, Erie County; authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of Millersville University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education and the Governor, to grant and convey to Penn Manor School District certain lands situate in the Borough of Millersville, Lancaster County, and further authorizing and directing the Department of General Services to accept, in exchange, a conveyance of certain lands situate in the Borough of Millersville, Lancaster County, from the Penn Manor School District; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to remove and release the restrictive use and reversionary convenants imposed on certain real property situate in the City of Scranton, Lackawanna County; partially removing and releasing restrictive use covenants on certain lands situate in Benner Township, Centre County; and authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Attorney General and the concurrence of the Department of Environmental Protection, to lease to the City of Philadelphia land within the bed of the Delaware River within the City of Philadelphia," reenacting provisions authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Governor, to grant and convey to the Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society certain lands, known as Washington Monument Park, Judson House and Fort LeBoeuf Museum, situate in the Borough of Waterford, Erie County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Environmental Protection and the Governor, to grant and convey to Centura Development Co., Inc. a vacant parcel of land situate in Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the Erie Convention Center Authority, or its assigns, an ingress and egress easement from lands of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at the Warner Theater Historical Site situate in the City of Erie, Erie County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to East Allen Township, or its assigns, certain lands situate in the Township of East Allen, Northampton County; and authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Agriculture and the Governor, to grant and convey to D&I Silica LLC, or its assigns, an egress easement through lands of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania situate in the Township of Tunkhannock, County of Wyoming.
Further providing for definitions.
Providing for the State Geospatial Coordinating Board.
Authorizing the Department of Aging to license and inspect community adult respite services programs; defining "community adult respite service providers"; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Department of Aging.
Modernizing the law on corporations and unincorporated associations by doing the following: Adding provisions applicable to associations generally on names, mergers, interest exchanges, conversions, divisions, domestications and registration of foreign associations to do business. Extensively revising preliminary provisions on general provisions, entities generally, entity transactions and foreign associations. As to business corporations, extensively revising: preliminary provisions on definitions, equitable relief and applicability; general incorporation provisions on names, articles of incorporation, applicability and notice to demand payment; management and ownership provisions on shareholder action; fundamental change provisions on omissions, termination, de facto transaction, proposals, special treatment of shares, submission of matters to shareholders, liabilities, merger, share exchange, sale of assets, division, conversion, voluntary dissolution and winding up; nonstock corporation provisions on application; statutory close corporation provisions on application; registered corporation provisions on call of special meetings of shareholders, shareholder transactions and management adoption of merger plans; management corporation provisions on application and bylaw and fundamental change procedures; professional corporation provisions on application and corporate name; insurance corporation provisions on application; benefit corporation provisions on applicability and election of status; and foreign business corporation provisions on admission, excluded activities, names, commencing business, certificates of authority, termination, address change after withdrawal, name registration, penalties, powers and duties, registered offices and domestication. As to nonprofit corporations, extensively revising: general provisions on definitions and applicability; incorporation provisions on corporate name, changes and reservation; management and ownership provisions on action; fundamental change provisions on filed plans, statement of termination, proposal of fundamental transactions, authorization, plans, notice, procedure, foreign corporations, articles, filing, effectiveness, resulting effect, merger, voluntary transfer of assets, division and conversion; and foreign nonprofit corporate provisions on admission, excluded activities, names, commencing business, certificates of authority, organic change, termination, address change after withdrawal, name registration, penalties, powers and duties, registered offices and domestication. As to cooperative corporations, extensively revising workers cooperative corporation provisions on definitions, nature and articles and terminating provisions on generation choices for customers of electric cooperatives. As to partnerships and limited liability companies, extensively revising: registered limited liability partnership provisions on name and foreign partnerships; limited partnership provisions on definitions, name, cancellation of certificate, merger and consolidation, nonjudicial dissolution, division and foreign limited partnerships; and limited liability company provisions on definitions, name, election, merger and consolidation, division and foreign companies. As to unincorporated associations, extensively revising: preliminary provisions on definitions; and professional associations provisions on applicability. As to business trusts, extensively revising provisions on creation, status and termination, on documentation and on foreign business trusts. In names: as to fictitious names, further providing for scope and registration; and as to corporate and associational names, further providing for a register and for decennial filings. Making editorial changes.
Providing for the definition of "time and materials"; and further providing for procedures for registration as a contractor and for home improvement contracts.
Requiring the disclosure of mobile communications tracking information; and providing for immunity.
In veterans' pensions and benefits, further providing for paralyzed veteran's pension.
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of drivers, further providing for examination of applicant for driver's license; and in commercial drivers, further providing for requirement for commercial driver's license.
Further providing for definitions.
In special vehicles and pedestrians, providing for regulation and operation of neighborhood electric vehicles.
Requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to receive approval from the General Assembly for a State plan to regulate carbon dioxide emissions for existing stationary sources prior to submitting the State plan to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
Providing for operators of unconventional wells to make certain reports to the Department of Environmental Protection; imposing duties on the department; and repealing provisions in Title 58 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
Further providing for potential pollution.
Further providing for definitions.
Imposing duties on lessees of oil and natural gas leases; and providing for the recording of surrender documents from oil and natural gas leases and of affidavits of termination, expiration or cancellation.
In senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for definitions.
In neighborhood blight and reclamation and revitalization, further providing for definitions, for asset attachment, for duty of out-of-State owners of property in this Commonwealth and for duty of association and trust owners.
In administration, further providing for assessment for regulatory expenses upon public utilities; in responsible utility customer protection, further providing for definitions, for cash deposits and household information requirements, for payment agreements, for termination of utility service, for reconnection of service, for late payment charge waiver and for complaints filed with commission, providing for public utility duties, further providing for automatic meter readings, for reporting to General Assembly and Governor, for nonapplicability and for construction and providing for expiration; in natural gas competition, further providing for requirements for natural gas suppliers; and, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for requirements for electric generation suppliers.
In child protective services, further providing for exchange of information.
Amending the title of the act; and further providing for medical foods insurance coverage, for cost-sharing provisions, for regulations and for applicability.
Providing for revictimization relief.
In source selection and contract formation, further providing for competitive sealed proposals; providing for investment activities in Iran; and imposing civil penalties.
Urging the President and the Congress of the United States to publicly denounce the crimes against humanity occurring in Iraq and to take prudent action to protect Iraqi Christians and other religious minorities from persecution from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
Designating the month of November 2014 as "COPD Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of November 2014 as "Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating November 11, 2014, as "Main Street Lehigh Valley Day" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing Rolling Thunder Incorporated's effort to prominently place a prisoners of war/missing in action chair of honor in the Main Capitol Rotunda area during the days surrounding National POW/MIA Recognition Day and Veteran's Day.
Designating October 24, 2014, as "Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the more than 700 licensed acupuncturists in this Commonwealth.
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the unifying convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
Designating November 3, 2014, as "Veterans, Record Your Discharge Day" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of November 2014 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the the Homeowners Association of Philadelphia.
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, and expressing strong support for the policies and peaceful democratic processes set forth to allow for the reunification of Germany.
Recognizing November 18, 2014, as "National Memory Screening Day" in Pennsylvania.
Further providing for newborn child screening and follow-up program.
Designating the week of October 25 through November 1, 2014, as "Pennsylvania Education for Youth Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week."
Designating October 2014 as "National Physical Therapy Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "National Massage Therapy Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing October 15, 2014, as "Pennsylvania Career Development Day" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "Respiratory Care Week" in Pennsylvania and commending respiratory therapists for their outstanding contributions to health care.
Designating the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "Respiratory Care Week" in Pennsylvania and commending respiratory therapists for their outstanding contributions to health care.
Recognizing October 29, 2014, as the 153rd Anniversary of the 97th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment being commissioned into service by Governor Andrew Curtain to preserve and protect the Union during the Civil War.
Designating October 23, 2014, as "Lights on Afterschool Day" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of November 2014 as "Epilepsy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Expressing concern that a cement manufacturing plant funded by the Province of Quebec will negatively impact the cement manufacturing industry in Pennsylvania and urging Ambassador Michael Froman, the United States Trade Representative, to review the funding for possible violations of international trade rules.
Designating the month of November 2014 as "Infant Safe Sleep Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "Brachial Plexus Injury Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the week of October 20 through 24, 2014, as "Juvenile Detention Centers and Alternative Programs Week" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the week of October 19 through 26, 2014, as "Homeless Children's Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Honoring the life of former Senator Mike Waugh and extending condolences to his family.
Designating the month of November 2014 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "National Teen Driver Safety Week" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the month of October 2014 as "American Pharmacists Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating November 2014 as "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness and Education Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing November 10, 2014, as "Marine Corps Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the United States Marine Corps' 239th anniversary.
Extending condolences and honoring the life contributions of Richard Mellon Scaife, political activist, philanthropist and owner and publisher of all of the Trib Total Media Publications, who lost his life to cancer on July 4, 2014.
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to review the Commonwealth's program of providing intervention for young athletes who sustain a brain injury, as required under the Safety in Youth Sports Act.
Designating the week of October 13 through 19, 2014, as "No Place for Hate Week" in Pennsylvania.
Urging Governor Tom Corbett to terminate the 3rd party emergency dispatch pilot program on behalf of the Commonwealth's towing companies, towers and first responders.
Honoring all Pennsylvania veterans who served during war and peace on the occasion of Veterans Day, November 11, 2014.
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study, in consultation with an advisory committee, the issue of truancy and school dropout prevention in this Commonwealth.
Designating October 25, 2014, as "Make a Difference Day" in Pennsylvania.
Encouraging support for pediatric brain tumor research.
Designating October 23, 2014, as "Lights on Afterschool Day" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "National Chemistry Week" in Pennsylvania.
Honoring the life and legacy of former White House Press Secretary James Scott Brady, Sr., and extending condolences to his family and friends.
Honoring the 223rd birthday of the United States Constitutional Bill of Rights on December 15, 2014.
Urging the Auditor General, with the assistance of the City Controller of Philadelphia, to conduct a forensic audit of the School District of Philadelphia to provide a greater degree of transparency into the district's finances, particularly the expenditure of Federal, State and city funding and to require a report disseminating the findings of the audit.
Recognizing October 21, 2014, as "Biomedical Research Day" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of November 2014 as "Adoption Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "Safe Schools Week 2014" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing and honoring Michele A. Roberts on her election as the new Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association.
Honoring the life and career of Joseph "Butter" Tamburro, WDAS radio personality, civil rights leader and Philadelphia icon, and extending condolences to his family.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Archives Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the week of October 13 through 17, 2014, as "No Place for Hate Week" in Pennsylvania and commending the Anti-Defamation League for its outstanding efforts to promote peace, brotherhood and goodwill.
Congratulating Pennsylvania wrestlers for their performance in the USA Wrestling 2014 Asics National Open Championships.
Honoring the Honorable Judge Jacquelyn Frazier-Lyde on her induction to the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame as the first-ever female inductee.
Further providing for definitions, for enforcement of lien, for notice and for limitation on liability of owner.
Recognizing October 11, 2014, in remembrance of the 130th birthday of former first lady Anna Eleanor Hall Roosevelt, wife of our 32nd President, Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Designating October 17, 2014, as "St. Anthony School Programs Day" in Pennsylvania.
Commemorating December 7, 2014, as "Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day."
In long-term care patient access to pharmaceuticals, further providing for assisted living residence and personal care home.
Recognizing and honoring Bernard Hopkins for his achievements and contributions to the sport of boxing and for his philanthropic efforts benefiting Philadelphia youth.
Expressing condolences on the death of Edwin Jeffrey "Lance" Wentzel, member of the Youngwood Volunteer Fire Department, who died in the line of duty on March 22, 2014.
Honoring the life and career of Dr. Happy Fernandez, a prominent leader, educator and community activist in Philadelphia and extending condolences to her family.
Honoring the life and service of Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille upon his retirement from the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Designating the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "Youth Violence Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing and honoring the seven Commonwealth recipients of the 2014 National Healthy School Award.
Recognizing November 14, 2014, as "World Diabetes Day" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "Lead Poisoning Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Further providing for registration of charitable organizations, financial reports, fees and failure to file.
Recognizing October 2014 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and recognizing October 17, 2014, as "National Mammography Day" in Pennsylvania to promote awareness of breast cancer issues and encourage women and men to take action to protect themselves against breast cancer.
Further providing for definitions; and providing for State Construction Notices Directory, for failure to file notice of furnishing, for notice of commencement and notice of furnishing, for notice of completion for informational purposes, for notice and for prohibition.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Meet the Blind Month" in Pennsylvania, and recognizing October 15, 2014, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of November 2014 as "Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and commending the work of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.
Defining "out-of-State recreational vehicle dealer"; further defining "recreational vehicle show"; and further providing for grounds for disciplinary proceedings and for requirements for out-of-State recreational vehicle dealers for recreational vehicle shows, recreational vehicle off-premise sales, recreational exhibitions and recreational vehicle rallies.
In suspension of business - involuntary dissolutions, further providing for definitions, for injunctions and orders, for fraudulent transfers prior to petition and for voidable preferences and liens.
Further providing for the definitions of "emergency vehicle" and "fire department vehicle"; and further providing for requirement for commercial driver's license.
Designating October 2014 as "Down Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the month of November 2014 as "National Epilepsy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Blindness Awareness Month" and designating October 15, 2014, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the week of October 20 through 24, 2014, as "National Medical Assistants Recognition Week" in Pennsylvania and celebrating the important healing and care done by medical assistants in this Commonwealth.
Further providing for definitions and for child identification, assessment and tracking system.
Designating the month of November 2014 as "Commonwealth Hunters Recognition Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the week of October 20 through 24, 2014, as "Juvenile Detention Centers and Alternative Programs Week" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the week of October 12 through 18, 2014, as "Credit Union Week" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Pennsylvania's Promise for Children Month" in Pennsylvania.
Encouraging the medical community of this Commonwealth to help raise awareness of unethical organ transplant practices in China.
Designating November 20, 2014, as "Children's Grief Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Honoring the life and legacy of Tony Auth, a resident of Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.
Designating October 24, 2014, as "Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the more than 700 licensed acupuncturists in this Commonwealth.
Designating the month of November 2014 as "Childhood Brain Stem Glioma Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to inform the public about childhood brain stem glioma; and designating November 11, 2014, as "Jax Stone Day" in Pennsylvania to honor one individual who passed away from the disease at a young age, but was courageous and resilient in his fight.
Designating the month of October as "National Disability Employment Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Directing the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the Capitol Preservation Committee, to prominently place a prisoners of war/missing in action chair of honor in the Main Capitol Rotunda area during the days surrounding National POW/MIA Recognition Day and Veteran's Day and in other appropriate House of Representatives locations as deemed appropriate by the Chief Clerk during the remainder of the year.
Designating October 21, 2014, as "Biomedical Research Day" in Pennsylvania.
Honoring the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity for 100 years of brotherhood, scholarship and service.
Recognizing the month of October 2014 as "Health Literacy Month" in Pennsylvania.
Honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation's Vietnam War veterans and recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
Recognizing the month of October 2014 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Honoring the Washington and Jefferson College football team for earning its 700th all-time win in program history.
Recognizing October 11, 2014, as the "Day of the Girl" in Pennsylvania.
Designating October 9, 2014, as "PANDAS Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to inform and bring greater awareness of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) to the general public and medical community.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "National Disability Employment Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing November 19, 2014, as "American Made Matters Day" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Wine, Wineries and Grapes Month" in Pennsylvania.
Honoring Austin Shupp for his outstanding athletic performance and his achievement of winning four medals at the 2014 State track and field championship.
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of Little League Baseball.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Italian Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the month of October 2014 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Dwarfism Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating October 7, 2014, as "Kappa Alpha Psi Day" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing October 2014 as "The Great Hunger Remembrance Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Music Therapy Month" in Pennsylvania and recognizing music therapy as a valid therapeutic service.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Smith-Magenis Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating October 2014 as "Senior Bully Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Congratulating the Pennsylvania Jaycees on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
Designating October 20, 2014, as "Leyte Landing Day" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the week of October 6 through 14, 2014, as "Credit Union Week" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating October 2014 as "Pennsylvania's Promise for Children Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing October 7, 2014, as "Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day."
Designating the week of November 17 through 21, 2014, as "American Education Week" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Transvaginal Mesh Injury Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to raise awareness and knowledge of the complications associated with transvaginal mesh and to prevent further injury to women.
Declaring it to be in the interest of the citizens of this Commonwealth for the Department of Environmental Protection to make full use of available technology to preserve clean drinking water, guarantee public safety and minimize environmental impacts associated with Pennsylvania's production of oil and natural gas.
Recognizing the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "National Chemistry Week" in Pennsylvania.
Designating October 2014 as "Music Therapy Month" in Pennsylvania and recognizing music therapy as a valid therapeutic service.
Urging the Department of Community and Economic Development to promote an employee ownership initiative for the purpose of encouraging business retention and growth in this Commonwealth.
Designating the month of November 2014 as "Diabetes Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Wine, Wineries and Grapes Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Polish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
Observing the week of October 5 through 11, 2014, as "Fire Prevention Week 2014" in Pennsylvania.
Designating November 20, 2014, as "Children's Grief Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Designating October 2014 as "Chiropractic Health and Wellness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Honoring the life of Theodore Van Kirk, navigator for the Enola Gay during its mission to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, during World War II.
Designating the week of October 18 through 24, 2014, as "Pro Bono Week" in Pennsylvania.
Expressing condolences on the death of Clair Eugene Paules and honoring his life and contributions to his community of Red Lion.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Pennsylvania Fire Prevention Month," observing the week of October 5 through 11, 2014, as "National Fire Prevention Week," urging all Pennsylvanians to protect their homes and families by heeding the important safety messages of Fire Prevention Week 2014 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.
Designating the week of October 18 through 24, 2014, as "Pro Bono Week" in Pennsylvania.
Honoring the accomplishments of the Taney Dragons Little League team on becoming the first Philadelphia Little League team to participate in a Little League World Series.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Lifesharing Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Honoring the life of World War II veteran Harry Weiland, Sr., and extending condolences to his family.
Designating October 6, 2014, as "Demi Brae Cuccia Day" in Pennsylvania.
Commemorating October 3, 2014, as "Manufacturing Day" in Pennsylvania.
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the organizing of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Parent Involvement Recognition Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of September 2014 as "Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the week of October 19 through 25, 2014, as "National Massage Therapy Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania to honor the more than 8,350 licensed massage therapists in this Commonwealth.
Providing for drug overdose response immunity.
Urging the Congress of the United States to enact legislation providing for no less than a 2% raise for United States military personnel.
In obstructing governmental operations, further providing for escape; in criminal history record information, further providing for juvenile records; in juvenile matters, further providing for scope of chapter, for inspection of court files and records, for juvenile history record information and for conduct of hearings; and, in registration of sexual offenders, further providing for definitions and for court notification and classification requirements.
Designating October 3, 2014, as "Manufacturing Day" in Pennsylvania.
Designating October 6, 2014, as "Pulaski Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania commemorating the 235th anniversary of his death in 1779.
Urging the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to examine the issue of incarceration for failure to pay fines and costs for truancy violations.
Establishing the Aggregate Advisory Board.
Further providing for contents of subdivision and land development ordinance.
Designating the month of September 2014 as "Chiari Malformations Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Further providing for medical diagnosis; and providing for liability insurance.
Directing the Joint State Government Commission, in collaboration with certain other State departments and agencies, to develop a report on diabetes and to issue the report to the House of Representatives.
Providing for appeal of decision by school reform commission; further providing for initiative of electors seeking consolidation or merger with new home rule charter and for investment of authority funds; and providing for local option cigarette tax in school districts of the first class and for local sales tax revenues in cities of the first class.
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation.
Recognizing the month of October 2014 as "Dyslexia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study of the existing network of elder abuse task forces in this Commonwealth and to assess the feasibility of expanding the network Statewide.
Further providing for eligibility requirements for examination and for limited licenses; and providing for practice of massage therapy in cosmetology salon or esthetician salon.
Changing the name of the Department of Public Welfare to the Department of Human Services; providing for a transition period; and establishing a toll-free DHS fraud tip line.
Designating September 30, 2014, as "Direct Support Professionals Day" in Pennsylvania.
Modernizing publication of Commonwealth legal materials; providing for uniformity in electronic legal materials in the areas of designation, authentication, preservation and access; conferring powers and duties on various Commonwealth agencies; and, in publication and effectiveness of Commonwealth documents, further providing for definitions, for the Joint Committee on Documents, for general administration, for payment for documents, for distribution of publication expenses, for effect of future legislation, for publication of official codification, for deposit of documents required, for processing of deposited documents, for preliminary publication in Pennsylvania Bulletin, for permanent supplements to Pennsylvania Code, for pricing and distribution of published documents, for automatic subscriptions, for required contractual arrangements, for official text of published documents, for effective date of documents and for presumptions created.
Commemorating the 280th anniversary of "Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving Day" on September 24, 2014, in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of September 2014 as "School Attendance Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and recognizing those school students who maintain perfect school attendance.
Recognizing the 2nd Annual Capitol All Stars Charity Softball Game.
Recognizing the month of October 2014 as "National Principals Month" in Pennsylvania and honoring the contribution of principals in the elementary schools, middle schools and high schools of our nation.
Designating September 27, 2014, as "First Responder Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of September 2014 as "College Savings Month" in Pennsylvania.
Honoring the 50th anniversary of the St. James Lutheran Church building in Limerick Township, Montgomery County.
Designating September 11, 2014, as "Keystone Wounded Warrior Day" in Pennsylvania.
Designating October 10, 2014, as "Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day" in Pennsylvania.
Designating September 2014 as "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing on its 35th anniversary.
Recognizing October 2014 as "Employee Ownership Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Dyslexia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating September 22, 2014, as "Women In Bio Day" in Pennsylvania.
Urging the President of the United States and the Federal Government to take every necessary step to secure the release of United States Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi from Mexican custody.
Honoring the life of Mr. John Ford, entrepreneur and former mayor and councilman of the City of Hazleton, and expressing condolences upon his passing.
Honoring the life and public service contributions of William Russell Blakey and extending condolences to his family.
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive study on the Commonwealth's cyber security efforts and protocols to protect private information of our citizens.
Designating September 25, 2014, as "Ataxia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing September 23, 2014, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Honoring the life and public service of Sophie Masloff, 56th mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, and expressing condolences to her family and friends on her recent death.
Recognizing the month of September 2014 as "Chiari Malformation Awareness Month."
Designating the week of September 22 through 28, 2014, as "Animal Disaster Preparedness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Observing the week of September 17 through 23, 2014, as "Constitution Week" in Pennsylvania, and commending the National Pike Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for its patriotic support of this observance in our Commonwealth.
Recognizing and honoring the 2014 Rose of Tralee, Maria Walsh, for her accomplishment and service to her city, her Commonwealth, her country and the global Irish community.
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and report on the scale and impact of wind turbines in this Commonwealth.
Honoring and recognizing the significance and history of the United States flag-folding ceremony.
Designating the month of September 2014 as "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the month of September 2014 as "Senior Center Month" in Pennsylvania.
Honoring the life of chemist Stephanie Louise Kwolek, a true pioneer for women in science whose research on polymers led to the invention of Kevlar, the virtually bulletproof fiber that has been credited with saving thousands of lives.
Designating the month of September 2014 as "Emergency Preparedness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing September 23, 2014, as "National Voter Registration Day" in Pennsylvania and encouraging Pennsylvanians to register and vote.
Designating the month of October 2014 as "Safe Eye Surgery Month" in Pennsylvania and recognizing the work of participating ophthalmologists on behalf of the IRIS Registry.
Recognizing September 11, 2014, as a day of solemn commemoration of the events of September 11, 2001, and offering the Commonwealth's deepest and most sincere condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of the innocent victims of the attacks.
Designating September 21, 2014, as "Peace Day in Pennsylvania."
Designating September 18, 2014, as "Falls and Flu Prevention and Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing September 2014 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and acknowledging the importance of raising public awareness of the threat and causes of prostate cancer.
Recognizing the month of October 2014 as "National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the month of September 2014 as "Hunger Action Month" in Pennsylvania.
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a thorough review of Pennsylvania's Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver Programs in order to determine the extent to which family members serve as caregivers in those programs and any barriers that exist which preclude family caregiving.
Designating the month of September 2014 as "Emergency Preparedness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the month of September 2014 as "National Recovery Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating September 19, 2014, as "POW/MIA Recognition Day" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing Pennsylvania native and former United States Surgeon General Dr. Jesse L. Steinfeld.
Designating September 24, 2014, as "Mercy Day" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing September 22, 2014, as "Monday of P.O.W.E.R." in Pittsburgh and commemorating the contributions of Women In Bio in this Commonwealth.
Honoring the Taney Dragons Little League team for its outstanding season, recognizing the Taney Youth Baseball Association upon the 20th anniversary of its founding and designating the week of September 14 through 20, 2014, as "Taney Dragons Week" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of September 2014 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, honoring those young people who have lost their lives to childhood cancer, expressing gratitude to the doctors and nurses who provide special care to patients and families affected by childhood cancer, and encouraging all citizens to join the fight against childhood cancer in this Commonwealth.
Recognizing the important role American women have played in defending freedom and democracy; and commending the brave servicewomen who currently serve this nation and this Commonwealth.
Designating the week of September 22 through 28, 2014, as "Respite Care Week" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of September 2014, as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania; honoring those young people who have lost their lives to childhood cancer; expressing gratitude to the doctors and nurses who provide special care to patients and families affected by childhood cancer; and encouraging all citizens to join the fight against childhood cancer in this Commonwealth.
Designating September 2014 as "Mesothelioma Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the week of September 8 through 14, 2014, as "Suicide Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the month of September 2014 as "National Recovery Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing September 23, 2014, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of September 2014 as "College Savings Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of September 2014 as "Life Insurance Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the GI Bill of Rights.
Recognizing the month of August 2014 as "National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Commending the Chiropractic Fellowship of Pennsylvania for its educational efforts, and recognizing the month of September 2014 as "Vertebral Subluxation Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Supporting the ideals of Peace Day, September 21, 2014.
Designating the month of September 2014 as "Light the Night Walk Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating September 18, 2014, as "Pitt Hopkins Syndrome Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the week of September 14 through 20, 2014, as "InfantSEE Week" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2014, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating September 2014 as "Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of September 2014 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Requiring certain health care practitioners to disseminate information relating to Down syndrome; and imposing duties on the Department of Health.
In Treasury Department, further providing for investment of money; in disposition of abandoned and unclaimed property, further providing for definitions, for property held by financial institutions, for property held by insurers, for property held by utilities, for property held by business associations, for property held by fiduciaries, for property held by courts and public officers and agencies, for miscellaneous property held for or owing to another and for report of property subject to custody and control of the Commonwealth, providing for certificate of finder registration, for revocation of finder registration and for appeals, further providing for examination of records, for proceeding to compel reporting or delivery and for penalties, and providing for relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act; in inquisitorial powers of fiscal officers, further providing for examination and adjustment of public accounts and the collection of amounts due the Commonwealth; in oil and gas wells, providing for legislative findings and further providing for appropriation, for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and for additional transfers; in special funds, further providing for funding, establishing the H2O PA Account, and providing for other grants; in additional special funds, further providing for use of fund, providing for termination, for transfer to Public School Employees' Retirement System, and further providing for distributions from Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Fund; in general budget implementation, further providing for State Civil Service Commission; providing for Environmental Quality Board, for surcharges and for other agencies; providing for rural regional college for underserved counties, for 2014-2015 budget implementation and for 2014-2015 restrictions on appropriations for funds and accounts; and making related repeals.
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, 2014, to June 30, 2015.
A Supplement to the act of December 8, 1982 (P.L.848, No.235), known as the Highway-Railroad and Highway Bridge Capital Budget Act for 1982-1983, itemizing additional State and local bridge projects.
Making appropriations from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and from restricted revenue accounts within the General Fund to the Department of State for use by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in support of the professional licensure boards assigned thereto.
Making appropriations from the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund to the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Community and Economic Development to provide for the expenses of administering the Workers' Compensation Act, The Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act and the Office of Small Business Advocate for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
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, 2014, to June 30, 2015, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
Making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Consumer Advocate in the Office of Attorney General.
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, 2014, to June 30, 2015, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
Making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate in the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Making appropriations from the restricted revenue accounts within the State Gaming Fund and from the State Gaming Fund to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the Department of Revenue, the Pennsylvania State Police and the Attorney General for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
Making appropriations from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund and the Philadelphia Taxicab Medallion Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015.
A Supplement to the act of July 28, 1966 (3rd Sp.Sess., P.L.87, No.3), known as the University of Pittsburgh--Commonwealth Act, making appropriations for carrying the same into effect; and providing for a basis for payments of such appropriations, for a method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure.
A Supplement to the act of July 7, 1972 (P.L.743, No.176), known as the Lincoln University-Commonwealth Act, making an appropriation for carrying the same into effect; providing for a basis for payments of the appropriation; and providing a method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure
A Supplement to the act of November 30, 1965 (P.L.843, No.355), known as the Temple University--Commonwealth Act, making an appropriation for carrying the same into effect; providing for a basis for payments of such appropriation; and providing a method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure.
To provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, for certain institutions and organizations, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014; to provide appropriations from the State Lottery Fund, the Tobacco Settlement Fund, the Aviation Restricted Account, the Hazardous Material Response Fund, The State Stores Fund, the Milk Marketing Fund, the Home Investment Trust Fund, the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund, the Tuition Account Guaranteed Savings Program Fund, the Banking Fund, the Firearm Records Check Fund, the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Fund, the Oil and Gas Lease Fund, the Home Improvement Account, the Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act Enforcement Fund, the Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund and the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development Restricted Receipt Account, to the Executive Department; to provide appropriations from the Judicial Computer System Augmentation Account to the Judicial Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015; to provide appropriations from the Motor License Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, for the proper operation of several departments of the Commonwealth and the Pennsylvania State Police authorized to spend Motor License Fund moneys; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive Department of the Commonwealth and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds from the General Fund and the State Lottery Fund for the Executive Department and the Judicial Department of the Commonwealth for the fiscal year July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
Providing for the highway capital budget project itemization for the fiscal year 2014-2015 to be financed from current revenue or by the incurring of debt.
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.
Making appropriations to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.
Providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 2014-2015; itemizing redevelopment assistance capital projects to be constructed or acquired or assisted by the Department of Community and Economic Development, together with their estimated financial costs; authorizing the incurring of debt without the approval of the electors for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed, acquired or assisted by the Department of Community and Economic Development; and making appropriations.
Further providing for title and short title of act and for definitions; renaming the Deputy Sheriffs' Education and Training Board and further providing for its duties; further providing for the training program and for continuing education; providing for sheriff training requirement; further providing for deputy sheriff training requirement; providing for revocation of certification; renaming the Deputy Sheriffs' Education and Training Account; and further providing for reimbursement to counties.
Reenacting and further providing for elk hunting licenses; and abrogating a regulation.
In facilities and supplies relating to judicial computer system, further providing for surcharge and for fee deposit into the Access to Justice Account; and, in disposition of obsolete records, further providing for form of permanent recordation and for copies of destroyed records.
Providing for the definition of "costs of construction"; and further providing for right to lien and amount, for priority of lien and for discharge or reduction of lien on payment into court or entry of security.
In municipal authorities, further providing for purposes and powers.
In grounds and buildings, further providing for sale of unused and unnecessary lands and buildings and for school police officers; and, in safe schools, further providing for Office for Safe Schools.
In revised uniform law on notarial acts, further providing for appointment and commission as notary public, qualifications and no immunity or benefit and for regulations; and further providing for application for appointment to the office of notary public.
In definition of sexual offenses, providing for unlawful dissemination of intimate image; and, in particular rights and immunities, providing for damages in actions for unlawful dissemination of intimate image.
Providing for the licensure of persons providing debt settlement services, for powers and duties of the Department of Banking and Securities and for enforcement; imposing civil penalties; and making a related repeal.
Further providing for limited reimbursement of appraisal, attorney and engineering fees.
Renaming the West Chestnut Street Bridge in Coudersport Borough, Potter County, as the Private Edwin Tubbs Memorial Bridge; renaming the State Route 872 Bridge near Coudersport Borough/Eulalia Township Border, Potter County, as the Specialist Donald Stiles Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of S.R. 49 over the Cowanesque River between Dennis Hill Road and Church Street in Harrison Township, Potter County, as the Private First Class Roger P. Downey Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 56, partially in Seward Borough, Westmoreland County, and partially in East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, over the Conemaugh River as the Pfc. James E. Ludwig Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 263 in Bucks County as the Officer Bradley M. Fox Memorial Highway; designating a portion of Bushkill Center Road in Northampton County as the Veterans Memorial Highway; and designating a bridge to be constructed on that portion of State Route 903 over the Lehigh River, Jim Thorpe Borough, Carbon County, as the Sgt. Andrew J. "AJ" Baddick Memorial Bridge.
Further providing for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors.
Further providing for requests for examinations and reports of coroners.
Extending sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the families of the three Israeli teenagers who were kidnapped and murdered.
Further providing for the definitions of "appropriate authority," "good faith report" and "public body," for protection of employees and for penalties.
Designating a bridge in Greene County as the Lieutenant Colonel Cephus Lee Roupe Memorial Bridge; designating the bridges recognized as MF 195 and MF 196 carrying State Route 43 over the Dunlap Creek in Luzerne Township, Fayette County, as the Fayette Expressway Completion Organization (FAECO) Bridges; and designating State Bridge No. 53-0054-0290-0143 carrying S.R. 54 in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County, over the Reading and Northern Railroad, as the Cornelius McElhenny Memorial Bridge.
Further providing for dogs used for law enforcement.
Recognizing participating in sports and cheering for sports as a unifying force among the citizens of this Commonwealth and the United States.
Extensively revising the law on human trafficking in the areas of prosecution, prevention, victim protection, evidentiary confidentiality, limitation of actions, victim impact statements and classification of sexual offenses; and making editorial changes.
Designating a portion of County Line Road separating Montgomery County and Bucks County as the SP4 Ronald C. Smith Memorial Highway; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 233 from the northern corporate limits of Newville Borough to the Cumberland County and Perry County line as the Sergeant Timothy L. Hayslett Memorial Highway; designating a bridge on that portion of US 22/US 322 Eastbound over Interstate 81, Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, as the Chief Warrant Officer Matthew Ruffner Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 12 in Alsace Township, Berks County, as the Special Warfare Operator Chief (SEAL) Lance M. Vaccaro Highway; designating the bridge on State Route 3023, Johns Road, Johnstown, Cambria County, as the Clara Barton Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge located on State Route 1003, Old York Road, over the Pennsylvania Turnpike, in Fairview Township, York County, as the Staff Sergeant Guy E. Shelley Memorial Bridge; designating the portion of State Route 51, known as Fleming Park Road, that intersects with Coraopolis Road in Kennedy Township, Allegheny County, as the Captain Sean M. Ruane Memorial Highway; designating the bridge crossing the Lackawanna River along 8th Avenue, also known as U.S. Business Route 6, in downtown Carbondale, Lackawanna County, as the 109th Infantry Bridge; designating State Bridge No. 53-0054-0290-0143 carrying S.R. 54 in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County, over the Reading and Northern Railroad, as the Cornelius McElhenny Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 66 over the Kiskiminetas River, Leechburg Borough, Armstrong County, as the Veterans Memorial Bridge; redesignating Concord Road (S.R. 3007) in Chester Township, Delaware County, as Judge Robert A. Wright Memorial Road; designating Whitaker Avenue from its intersection with Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County, to the point where it meets East Erie Avenue in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County, as the 65th Infantry "Borinqueneers" Avenue; designating the section of State Route 45, from the intersection of State Route 26, Segment 0140, Offset 0000, in Pine Grove Mills, Centre County, to U.S. Business Route 322, Segment 0240, Offset 0000, in Boalsburg, Centre County, as the Sergeant Adam Hartswick Interchange; designating a bridge on that portion of 17th Street over State Route 56 in Windber Borough, Somerset County, as the Trooper Joseph Sepp Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of State Route 30 in Philadelphia County as the Betty Ann Townes Memorial Highway; designating a bridge in Greene County as the Lieutenant Colonel Cephus Lee Roupe Memorial Bridge; and designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 2020 over Interstate 81 in the Borough of Dunmore, Lackawanna County, as the 2nd Lieutenant Carol Ann Drazba and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Providing for newborn child pulse oximetry screening.
Repealing the act of July 31, 1941 (P.L.616, No.261), known as the Employment Agency Law.
In snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, further providing for definitions.
Designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 15 over the Yellow Breeches Creek, Carroll Township, York County, as the Glenn Bowers Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of 17th Street over the 10th Avenue Expressway, City of Altoona, Blair County, as the Blair County Veterans Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 764 over 31st Street, City of Altoona, Blair County, as the Alvin E. Morrison Memorial Bridge; designating West Erie Avenue from its intersection with North Second Street in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County, to the point where it meets North Front Street in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County, as Roberto Clemente Way; designating the interchange at the crossing of State Route 33 and Main Street (State Route 1022) in Palmer Township, Northampton County, as the Charles Chrin Interchange; designating the interchange between the portion of State Route 3009 and State Route 119 in South Union Township, Fayette County, as the Fred L. Lebder Interchange; and designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 711 over the Youghiogheny River in the City of Connellsville, Fayette County, as the Officer Robb McCray Memorial Bridge.
Urging the rejection of the recommendations for natural gas vehicle fuel standards recently proffered by the National Conference on Weights and Measures.
In powers of attorney, further providing for general provisions and for special rules for gifts; providing for agent's duties and for principles of law and equity; further providing for form of power of attorney, for implementation of power of attorney and for liability; providing for liability for refusal to accept power of attorney and for activities through employees; and further providing for validity.
Designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 6 at Segment 0730 Offset 1125 over the Marvin Creek, Smethport Borough, McKean County, as the Bucktail Regiment Memorial Bridge.
Commemorating the first anniversary of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshot members who gave their lives in the line of duty.
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the publication of the Northeast Times in Philadelphia.
Recognizing the Borough of Paxtang on its 100th anniversary.
Commemorating the life of Arthur L. Powell for his long-standing economic and philanthropic contributions to this Commonwealth.
In registration of vehicles, further providing for period of registration, for person with disability plate and placard, for antique, classic and collectible plates, for veteran plates and placard, for special plates for recipients of Purple Heart, 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 wild resource conservation plate, for Appalachian Trail organization registration plates and for preserve our heritage registration plate, providing for Pennsylvania Monuments registration plate and for United States Olympic plate, further providing for zoological plate, providing for Pennsylvania Hunting Heritage registration plates, further providing for special plates for recipients of Expeditionary Forces Medal, for special plates for World War II veterans, for special plates for individuals in the service of the United States Merchant Marine, for special plates for steelworkers, for special plates for veterans of Vietnam Conflict, for Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans plate, for Operation Enduring Freedom veterans plate, for special plates for veterans, for Gold Star Family plate, for special plates for United States military airborne units, and providing for special plates for recipients of Combat Action Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Action Ribbon, Combat Action Medal or Combat Medical Badge and for Special "In God We Trust" plates; and, in fees, further providing for personal registration plates.
Reenacting and amending the act of May 16, 2002 (P.L.315, No.46), known as the Community Services Block Grant Act, extending the expiration of the act; further providing for financial assistance for Community Services Block Grant Program; and making editorial changes.
Further providing for definitions and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters.
Further providing for protective custody of newborn children in the areas of criminal liability, child protective services and newborn protection.
Further providing for definitions, for general powers of the State Board of Dentistry, 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.
Authorizing the Department of General Services to survey certain lands and buildings situate partly in the City of Harrisburg and partly in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County; authorizing the Department of Transportation, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to East Liberty Development Corporation certain lands and improvements situate in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County; authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Governor, to grant and convey, at a price to be determined through a competitive bid process, certain lands, buildings and improvements situate in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and the Borough of Pine Grove, Schuylkill County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor to remove and release the restrictive use covenants imposed on certain real property situate in the Borough of Blossburg, Tioga County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Labor and Industry and the Governor, to grant and convey to the Coatesville Area Senior Center, or its successors or assigns, certain lands, buildings and improvements situate in the City of Coatesville, Chester County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the Philadelphia Technician Training School certain lands situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Governor, to grant and convey to Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society, certain lands situate in the Borough of Waterford, Erie County; authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of Millersville University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education and the Governor, to grant and convey to Penn Manor School District certain lands situate in the Borough of Millersville, Lancaster County, and further authorizing and directing the Department of General Services to accept, in exchange, a conveyance of certain lands situate in the Borough of Millersville, Lancaster County, from the Penn Manor School District; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to remove and release the restrictive use and reversionary covenants imposed on certain real property situate in the City of Scranton, Lackawanna County; partially removing and releasing restrictive use covenants on certain lands situate in Benner Township, Centre County; and authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Attorney General and the concurrence of the Department of Environmental Protection, to lease to the City of Philadelphia land within the bed of the Delaware River within the City of Philadelphia.
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in special licenses and permits, further providing for disabled person permits.
Further providing for purposes of limited liability companies.
In community colleges, further providing for financial program and reimbursement of payments.
Further providing for the definitions of "appropriate authority," "employee," "employer" and "good faith report," for protection of employees, for enforcement and for penalties.
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 and for requirements for licensure; providing for certification for audiologists using intraoperative monitoring; further providing 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.
Further providing for purpose and for definitions; providing for approved organization procedure; and further providing for liability and for prescription of medication for family members.
In school health services, further providing for employment of school health personnel.
Recognizing the month of August 2014 as "National Immunization Awareness Month."
Further providing for purpose, for definitions, for required services, for board of directors, for contracts with practitioners, hospitals and insurance companies, for right to serve or benefits when outside the state, for supervision and for reports and examinations; and providing for applicability to limited liability companies.
Authorizing the release of all restrictions imposed by the Project 70 Act on a portion of certain lands situated in the Borough of Brentwood, Allegheny County, in exchange for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on other lands owned by the Borough of Brentwood, Allegheny County.
In particular rights and immunities, providing for successor business entity liability.
Designating July 13 through 19, 2014, as "Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing on its 35th anniversary.
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study of alternative methods of authorizing charter schools and regional charter schools.
Honoring the life of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas A. Richards, United States Marine Corps Retired, and extending condolences upon his passing.
Recognizing August 16, 2014, as "National Model Aviation Day" in Pennsylvania.
Commemorating the first anniversary of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshot members who gave their lives in the line of duty.
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in certificate of title and security interests, further providing for transfer of ownership of vehicles used for human habitation; in commercial drivers, further providing for definitions, and providing for texting while driving and for handheld mobile telephone; in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for accidents involving death or personal injury; in size, weight and load, further providing for length of vehicles, for conditions of permits and security for damages and for permits for movement of a mobile home or a modular housing unit and modular housing undercarriage; and making an editorial change.
Honoring the public service contributions and civil rights activism of Thelma Lovette, and extending condolences to her family.
Honoring and memorializing the 20th anniversary of Eddie Polec's death and recognizing the reform efforts made to significantly improve the Philadelphia 911 emergency response system in the wake of this tragedy.
Recognizing September 2014 as "Hunger Action Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing July 24, 2014, as "International Self-Care Day."
In emergency telephone service, further providing for termination.
Designating August 2014 as "Pennsylvania Produce Month" in Pennsylvania.
Honoring the United States Coast Guard on the occasion of its 214th anniversary.
Recognizing the 15th anniversary of the Law and Government Institute of Widener University School of Law.
Recognizing July 2014 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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 surveillance, prevention and education strategies.
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study new approaches to family work support programs.
Designating July 20, 2014, as "Veterans Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the month of August 2014 as "National Immunization Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Congratulating Bruster's Real Ice Cream on its 25th anniversary.
Designating the week of July 6 through 13, 2014, as "Brain Aneurysm Awareness Week" and July 12, 2014, as "Brain Aneurysm Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a comprehensive review and issue a report of the Department of Public Welfare, Office of Developmental Programs' implementation of the 1999 ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States in Olmstead v. L.C., relating to the closure of State centers for people with intellectual disabilities and the provision of home-based and community-based services.
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue of professional bedside nurse staffing; and to report to the House of Representatives with its findings and recommendations to implement potential changes in State laws, practices, policies and procedures relating to safe nurse staffing.
Designating the 700 to 800 block of U.S. Route 13, also known as the Chester Pike, in Prospect Park Borough, Delaware County, as the Officers Luke Arlington Conner and John Horace Callaghan Memorial Highway.
Further providing for grading of offense relating to police animals.
In terms and courses of study, providing for Holocaust, genocide and human rights violations instruction.
Designating the bridge carrying State Route 119 over Big Run Creek in Big Run Borough, Jefferson County, as the SFC Scott R. Smith Memorial Bridge.
In educational assistance program, further providing for definitions and for amount of grants.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Port Authority of Allegheny County.
Further providing for disabled veterans and former prisoners of war.
Further providing for definitions, for commercial accounts and for restricted materials; providing for Statewide registry of scrap processors and recycling facilities and for duty to register and for criminal registry; and further providing for penalties.
Further providing for resident license and fee exemptions.
Designating the section of Pennsylvania Route 232 in Bryn Athyn, Montgomery County, as the SPC Tristan C. Smith Memorial Highway.
Recognizing Jimmy Rollins for becoming the all-time hit leader for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Providing for Dyslexia Screening and Early Literacy Intervention Pilot Program.
In school directors, further providing for filling of vacancies.
Designating the Piper J-3 Cub as the official State aircraft of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and designating the Pennsylvania Long Rifle as the official firearm of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
In terms and courses of study, providing for youth suicide awareness and prevention and for child exploitation awareness education.
Providing for retention incentives for medical officers or health officers of the Pennsylvania National Guard; conferring powers and duties on the Adjutant General and Department of Military and Veterans Affairs; and making editorial changes.
Honoring the life and achievements of Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg, a civil rights pioneer who used her talents to become one of the most influential African-American radio broadcasters in America.
Recognizing September 10, 2014, as "World Suicide Prevention Day."
Recognizing the month of September 2014 as "Senior Center Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the month of September 2014 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating September 2014 as "Mushroom Month" in Pennsylvania.
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Anthracite Region Independent Power Producers Association (ARIPPA) and designating the week of August 18 through 24, 2014, as "ARIPPA 25 Years of Producing Environmentally Beneficial Alternative Energy - Recognition Week" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of August 2014 as "Stevens Johnson Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the important history of commercial development in Forest City, Pennsylvania, on the occasion of the borough's 150th anniversary.
Designating the month of July 2014 as "Free Community Paper Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Ballet.
Urging the Environmental Protection Agency, in developing guidelines for regulating carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants, to respect the primacy of this Commonwealth and other states and to rely on state regulators to develop performance standards for carbon dioxide emissions that take into account the unique policies, energy needs, resource mix and economic priorities of this Commonwealth and other states.
Designating August 2014 as "Native American Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing August 26, 2014, as "Women's Equality Day" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the weeks of August 24, 2014, through August 30, 2014, and August 31, 2014, through September 6, 2014, as "Back to School Weeks" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the week of June 16 through 23, 2014, as "Pollinator Week" in Pennsylvania.
Honoring the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary's 75th anniversary.
Designating September 25, 2014, as "International Ataxia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Sheraden Park.
Designating June 22, 2014, as "Lineworker Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania.
Honoring the Pope John Paul II High School Golden Panthers on capturing the 2014 PIAA AAA State Baseball Championship.
Expressing support for the democratic and European aspirations of the people of Ukraine and their right to choose their own future free of intimidation and fear.
Further providing for funds of volunteer firefighters' relief associations.
In interpretation and definitions, further providing for definitions.
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; and making a related repeal.
Further providing for military family relief assistance.
Further providing for educational leave of absence; and providing for heroic service website.
Authorizing the release of restrictions on use and alienation imposed by the Project 70 Land Acquisition and Borrowing Act on certain land owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in Benner Township, Centre County.
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.
In private colleges, universities and seminaries, further providing for certification of institutions; and providing for change of designation to university and for change of designation to college.
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in incorporation, further providing for articles of incorporation, for Department of Banking consideration of articles and for bylaws; in corporate powers, duties and safeguards, further providing for powers, for fees and charges, for loan interest, for power to borrow, for loans and for dividends; in members, directors and officers, further providing for notice to members and for expulsion and withdrawal; in amendment of articles, further providing for procedure for amendment of articles; in conversion, merger and consolidation, further providing for conversion into Federal credit union and for adoption of plan; and, in dissolution, further providing for approval of voluntary dissolution.
In sexual offenses, further providing for drug delivery resulting in death; providing for the offense of sexual assault by sports official, volunteer or employee of nonprofit association; and, in sentencing, further providing for sentences for offenses against infant persons.
Designating the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge off-ramp, State Ramp 8086, leading to State Route 148 in the City of McKeesport, Allegheny County, as the Officer Frank Miller, Jr., Memorial Ramp.
Further providing for credit for military service.
Designating July 26, 2014, as "Oval Race Track Day" in Pennsylvania.
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.
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the June 26, 1964, dynamite explosion in Marshalls Creek, Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, that claimed the lives of three Marshalls Creek Fire Company firefighters.
Honoring Ruby Dee, trailblazing actress and civil rights activist, celebrating her life and mourning her death.
Designating the month of July 2014 as "MECP2 Duplication Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Observing June 19, 2014, as "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" in Pennsylvania.
Supporting the struggle of the Ukrainian people in their fight for religious and civil liberties.
Honoring Felix "Tito" Trinidad for his achievements and contributions to the sport of boxing and congratulating him on his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Designating June 15, 2014, as "Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of the Borough of Seven Springs in Somerset and Fayette Counties.
Designating the month of June 2014 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of Dover Borough, as well as the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of the borough.
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Old Home Week celebration of the Borough of Catasauqua, Pennsylvania.
Honoring the life and legacy of Frank L. Gilyard, Sr., for devoting his life to the establishment of the Central Pennsylvania African American Museum and his service to the City of Reading and the African-American community.
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Anthracite Region Independent Power Producers Association (ARIPPA) and designating the week of August 18 through 24, 2014, as "ARIPPA - 25 Years of Producing Environmentally Beneficial Alternative Energy - Recognition Week" in Pennsylvania.
Urging the President of the United States and the Congress to immediately consider and pass H.R. 3930, which establishes the National Commission on the Structure of the Army.
Recognizing June 11, 2014, as "Turkish-American Cultural Day" in Pennsylvania.
Observing May 15, 2014, as the "International Day of Families" in Pennsylvania and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the International Year of the Family.
Designating June 17, 2014, as "Children's Sickle Cell Advocacy Day" in Pennsylvania.
Designating June 27, 2014, as "National HIV Testing Day" in Pennsylvania.
Designating June 11, 2014, as "Turkic Cultural Day" in Pennsylvania and recognizing the valuable work of the Council of Turkic American Associations and the Turkish Cultural Center of Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the legacy and achievements of former State Representative Michael H. Kennedy.
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of Little League Baseball.
Designating a bridge on that portion of SR 0056 over the Norfolk Southern Railroad and Tenth Street, Seward Borough, Westmoreland County, as the Clement J. Rolling Memorial Bridge.
Recognizing the year 2014 as the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Designating the bridge carrying PA Route 973 over Hoagland Run in Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, as the Bruce E. Bartley, Sr., Bridge.
Making extensive substantive and editorial changes; further providing for definitions, exempt securities, exempt transactions, required documents for registration statements, rules for filing federally covered securities, exemptions from registration provisions, powers for the Department of Banking and Securities, administration of the act, increasing assessments, methods of payment of funds and requirements for administrative proceedings under the act; making a repeal; and establishing a restricted account in the General Fund.
Further providing for definitions.
Providing for basic education funding commission.
Celebrating the lives of Francis James Keenan and Jarod VonRueden and expressing condolences to their families upon their untimely and tragic passing.
Recognizing June 14, 2014, as "National Flag Day" in Pennsylvania.
Expressing condolences to the people of Turkey and the families and friends of the miners who lost their lives in the tragic mine explosion in Soma, Turkey.
Designating June 7, 2014, as "Alex's Lemonade Stand Day" in Pennsylvania and encouraging all citizens to contribute to the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and other pediatric cancer research programs.
Expressing condolences upon the passing of Maya Angelou, internationally acclaimed poet, singer, actress and activist.
Honoring the life and expressing condolences upon the passing of Officer William J. McCarthy IV, a Shenango Township police officer who was tragically killed in the line of duty on May 2, 2013.
Recognizing the week of April 20 through 26, 2014, as "Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the months of June, July and August 2014 as "Summer Reading Games 2014" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the Order of the United Commercial Travelers of America and its Pennsylvania councils.
Designating June 27, 2014, as "Remember Everyone Deployed Friday (Red Friday)" in Pennsylvania.
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association.
Honoring Rodney A. Erickson, President of The Pennsylvania State University, for nearly four decades of service to the University and to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Honoring the Borough of Mountville on its 200th anniversary.
Honoring the life and service of Rocco, a Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Canine Officer who valiantly gave his life in the line of duty to protect others, and offering condolences to those whose lives were positively impacted by Rocco.
Congratulating WYEP-FM, the independent, alternative music station serving the Pittsburgh area with music, news and community information, on its 40th anniversary.
Designating the month of June 2014 as "Healthy Living and Healthy Eating Month" in Pennsylvania and encouraging all citizens to eat healthily and exercise.
Designating the month of June 2014 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of June 2014 as "Corrections Officers and Employees Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating the month of June 2014 as "AIDS Education Month" in Pennsylvania and commending the work of Philadelphia FIGHT as it marks the 20th anniversary of this observance.
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 2014.
Designating June 7, 2014, as "CEA Day" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing June 9 through 15, 2014, as "National Men's Health Week" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the occasion of the 200th anniversary of "The Star Spangled Banner" and its importance to the people of the United States and this Commonwealth.
Designating June 2014 as "Cancer Survivors Recognition Month" in Pennsylvania and honoring all cancer survivors for their strength and courage in the face of this devastating illness.
Commemorating the hard work, dedication and success of the Glen Mills Schools and its staff.
Supporting the City of Philadelphia's efforts to become the first World Heritage City in the United States.
Designating the month of June 2014 as "Cockayne Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and commending the work of the Share and Care Cockayne Syndrome Network for raising awareness of this disease.
Designating the week of June 2 through 8, 2014, as "Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing May 15 through June 15, 2014, as "Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Designating June 5, 2014, as the "9th Annual Motorsports Day" and "NASCAR Fan Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania.
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association.
Recognizing June 2014 as "National Hunger Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the month of May 2014 as "National Drug Court Month" in Pennsylvania.
Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou, an internationally known author, performer, educator and civil rights advocate; and expressing condolences upon her passing.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Port Authority of Allegheny County.
Commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Indian Citizen Act.
Commemorating June 6, 2014, as "D-Day" in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council and honoring the Council for working to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities.