| HB 41 |
Marsico |
Act requiring identification of lawful presence in the United States as a prerequisite to the receipt of public benefits. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 16) The Proof of Citizenship for Receipt of Public Benefits Act requires identification of lawful presence in the United States as a prerequisite to the receipt of public benefits; requires an agency that administers public benefits to verify, through the Systematic Alien Verification of Entitlement (SAVE) program operated by the Department of Homeland Security, that each noncitizen applicant is an alien legally present in the US; providing for eligible forms of identification and penalties. |
| Companions: |
HB 1359 (Refiled from 09R Session) SB 9 (Refiled from 09R Session) SB 9 (Identical) |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0016 |
| Bill History: |
01-11-11 H Filed 01-19-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government 03-01-11 H Discussed in National Security Begins at Home press conference 05-04-11 H Discussed in Press Conference 08-30-11 H Hearing set for 1:00 p.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-31-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-30-11 H Discussed at press conference 08-30-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 08-31-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 09-28-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis...House State Government 09-28-11 H Informational meeting held House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting cancelled for 10/05/11 House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 10-25-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 11-01-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 11-01-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government |
| HB 204 |
Scavello |
Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses) further providing for exceptions to prohibition of interception and disclosure of communications. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 156) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) providing an exemption to prohibition of interception and disclosure of communications for a person, to intercept a wire, electronic or oral communication where the person is a party to the communication or where one of the parties to the communication has given prior consent to the interception unless the communication is intercepted for the purpose of committing any criminal or tortious act. |
| Companions: |
HB 1308 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0156 |
| Bill History: |
01-24-11 H Filed 01-25-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 300 |
Frankel |
Amends PA Human Relations Act further providing for title, findings, for right to freedom from discrimination in employment, housing & public accommodation; defining "sexual orientation" & "gender identity or expression" & for education. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 1674) Amends the Human Relations Act to prohibit, among other things, discrimination in employment for sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Definitions are also provided. |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P1674 |
| Bill History: |
04-27-11 H Filed 04-27-11 H Discussed in press conference 04-28-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government 09-19-11 H Hearing set for 2:00 p.m., Room 418 Main Ca...House Democratic Policy Committee 09-19-11 H Public hearing held in committee House Democratic Policy Committee |
| HB 308 |
O'Brien, D |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) further providing for sentencing procedure for murder of the first degree. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 260) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) further providing for sentencing procedure for murder of the first degree by adding that if the court discharges the jury because it will not result in a unanimous agreement as to the sentence, the court shall impanel a new jury to decide the sentence at a hearing conducted in the same manner. If the court finds that further deliberation by the new jury will not result in a unanimous agreement as to the sentence, the court may discharge the new jury and shall sentence the defendant to life imprisonment. |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0260 |
| Bill History: |
01-27-11 H Filed 01-27-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 317 |
Benninghoff |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) further providing for sentencing procedure for murder of the first degree. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 918) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) further
providing for sentencing procedure for murder of the first degree by adding
that aggravating circumstances shall include when the defendant perpetrated
a sexually violent offense against the victim; at the time of the killing,
the defendant was required to register pursuant to subchapter H (relating
to registration of sexual offenders); and if the person was over 60 years
of age or particularly vulnerable due to age, disability, or infirmity.
(Prior Printer Number: 272)
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| Companions: |
HB 739 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0272 P0918 |
| Bill History: |
01-28-11 H Filed 01-31-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary 03-01-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Judiciary 03-01-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House Judiciary 03-01-11 H Reported as amended House Judiciary 03-01-11 H First consideration 03-01-11 H Laid on the table 03-08-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 03-08-11 H Removed from the table 03-09-11 H Set on the House Calendar 03-09-11 H Laid out for discussion 03-09-11 H Second consideration 03-09-11 H Over in House 03-09-11 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 04-04-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Appropriations 04-04-11 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 04-04-11 H Set on the House Calendar 04-04-11 H Laid out for discussion 04-04-11 H Third consideration 04-04-11 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:195/N: 0) 04-08-11 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary |
| HB 355 |
Readshaw |
Amends The Administrative Code providing for immigration matters; and imposing penalties and duties on the Department of Labor and Industry, Pennsylvania State Police, Secretary of State and Attorney General. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 320) Amends The Administrative Code creating the Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act of 2009. The bill states that it shall be unlawful for any person to transport, move, conceal, harbor or shelter from detection any alien knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that the alien has come to, entered or remained in the United States in violation of law, in furtherance of the illegal presence of the alien in the United States. Any person violating this provision commits a misdemeanor of the third degree. The bill adds that all government identification papers would be issued only to United States citizens, legal permanent resident aliens or holders of valid unexpired nonimmigrant visas. Also, when a person charged with a felony or with driving under the influence is confined for any period, a reasonable effort would be made to determine the citizenship status of the person confined. The bill states that every public employer would register and participate in the basic pilot program to verify the work authorization status of all new employees. The employer would be required to withhold 6 percent of the amount of compensation paid to an individual, which compensation is required to be reported on Form 1099 and with respect to which the individual has failed to provide a valid Social Security number issued by the United States Social Security Administration. Also, every Commonwealth agency or political subdivision shall verify the lawful presence in the United States of any natural person 14 years of age or older who has applied for State or local public benefits. |
| Companions: |
HB 1184 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0320 |
| Bill History: |
01-31-11 H Filed 02-01-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry 06-14-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House Labor and Industry 06-14-11 H Voted from committee with request to re-ref...House Labor and Industry Government Industry 06-14-11 H Reported with request to re-refer to House ...House Labor and Industry Committee Industry 06-14-11 H Rereferred to House State Government 08-30-11 H Hearing set for 1:00 p.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-31-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-30-11 H Discussed at press conference 08-30-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 08-31-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 09-28-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis...House State Government 09-28-11 H Informational meeting held House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting cancelled for 10/05/11 House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 10-25-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 11-01-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 11-01-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government |
| HB 361 |
Swanger |
Act providing for the English language as the official language of the Commonwealth. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 326) The Pennsylvania Official Language Act would recognize English as the official language of the Commonwealth and would also designate it as the language of official acts of government. The Commonwealth would not make any policies expressing a preference for any language other than English or diminishing or ignoring the unifying role of English. Elected and appointed officers of the Commonwealth would take all reasonable steps to ensure that the role of English as the official language is preserved and enhanced. The bill adds that any person who is a resident of or doing business in PA would have standing to sue any agency or official of the Commonwealth to seek a declaratory judgment as to whether this act has been violated and injunctive relief. A person who prevails in such a suit would be entitled to costs of bringing and maintaining the suit, including reasonable attorney fees. |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0326 |
| Bill History: |
01-31-11 H Filed 02-01-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government 09-14-11 H Hearing set for 10:00 a.m., Room 140 Main C...House State Government 09-14-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 10-26-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-26-11 H Informational meeting held House State Government |
| HB 379 |
Galloway |
Amends Title 62 (Procurement), in contracts for public works, providing for verification of the Social Security numbers of all employees for purposes of wage reporting & employment eligibility; penalties; est. good faith immunity. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 343) Amends Title 62 (Procurement), in contracts for public works, requiring verification of Social Security numbers of all employees of public works contractors contracting with the Commonwealth for purposes of wage reporting and employment eligibility. The bill prescribes penalties and establishes good faith immunity, stipulating that a contractor or subcontractor that relies in good faith on NVS and EVP procedures to verify employee SSNs shall be immune from sanctions in the event incorrect information is provided. |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0343 |
| Bill History: |
01-31-11 H Filed 02-01-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government 05-04-11 H Discussed in Press Conference |
| HB 380 |
Galloway |
Act requiring construction industry employers to verify the Social Security numbers of all employees for purposes of wage reporting & employment eligibility; Dept. of L&I powers & duties; sanctions & est. good faith immunity. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 344) The Construction Industry Employment Verification Act requires construction industry employers to verify the Social Security numbers of all employees for purposes of wage reporting and employment eligibility. The bill provides for powers and duties of the Department of Labor & Industry, prescribes penalties and establishes good faith immunity, stipulating that a contractor or subcontractor that relies in good faith on NVS and EVP procedures to verify employee SSNs shall be immune from sanctions in the event incorrect information is provided. |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0344 |
| Bill History: |
01-31-11 H Filed 02-01-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry 05-04-11 H Discussed in Press Conference |
| HB 383 |
Cox |
Act providing for freedom of conscience of health care providers and health care institutions. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 347) The Freedom of Conscience Act makes legislative finds, declares legislative purpose, and provides definitions. The Act states that no health care providers must participate in a medical procedure that violates their conscience and the health care provider has a right not to engage in such activity. The health care provider shall be immune from liability for refusal to provide services that go against their conscience and such a provider shall not be discriminated against. The same applies for health care facilities. It shall be unlawful to deny a provider or facility public aid or benefit due to this choice. Health care providers and facilities are still bound by informed consent. |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0347 |
| Bill History: |
01-31-11 H Filed 02-01-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Health |
| HB 414 |
Wagner |
Amends The Insurance Company Law, in health and accident insurance, providing for coverage for prescription contraceptive drugs and devices. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 380) Amends The Insurance Company Law, in health and accident insurance, requiring health insurance companies operating in Pennsylvania to cover prescription contraceptives and to cover counseling related to prescription contraceptives. |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P0380 |
| Bill History: |
02-02-11 H Filed 02-03-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance |
| HB 416 |
Wagner |
Amends Public School Code, in terms and courses of study, providing for comprehensive sex education, parental requests, implementation and oversight and for funding. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 382) Amends Public School Code, in terms and courses of study, to require certain schools to provide comprehensive sex education to students. The criteria for the comprehensive sexual education curriculum are provided. Students may be excused if their parents sign a form stating they do not wish their children to participate. The materials to be used in the comprehensive sexual education are to be made available to adults. No student shall be punished if their parents choose to not let them participate in the comprehensive sex education. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, shall provide a list of acceptable criteria for meeting the requirements of the comprehensive sex education requirement, to be updated annually. Further requirements are placed upon school districts to fulfill the requirements of this act. |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P0382 |
| Bill History: |
02-02-11 H Filed 02-03-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Education |
| HB 474 |
Cox |
Act authorizing Commonwealth of PA to join Interstate Compact on Birth Certificates Issued to Aliens Not Subject to US Jurisdiction; providing for the form of compact; and imposing additional powers & duties on the Governor, the Sec. & Compact. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 888) The Interstate Compact directs and authorizes the governor to enter into an Interstate Compact on Birth Certificates Issued to Aliens Not Subject to United States jurisdiction. A distinction shall be made by signatories between birth certificates issued to residents over whom they have jurisdiction and those they do not have jurisdiction over. Construction is provided for and notice must be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Also, the compact administrator shall be entitled to no additional salary or benefits for the role. |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0888 |
| Bill History: |
03-01-11 H Filed 03-01-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government 05-04-11 H Discussed in Press Conference 08-30-11 H Hearing set for 1:00 p.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-31-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-30-11 H Discussed at press conference 08-30-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 08-31-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 09-28-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis...House State Government 09-28-11 H Informational meeting held House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting cancelled for 10/05/11 House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 10-25-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 11-01-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 11-01-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government |
| HB 574 |
Baker, M |
Amends the Health Care Facilities Act further providing for definitions, licensure, fees & issuance of license; and making an inconsistent repeal. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 1521) Amends the Health Care Facilities Act requiring the licensure of
abortion facilities. An application for licensure must be accompanied by a
$250 fee. The department shall apply the same fire and safety standards;
personnel and equipment requirements; and quality assurance procedures to
abortion facilities that are presently applied to comprehensive
freestanding ambulatory surgical facilities. Also, an abortion facility
must demonstrate that it is in compliance with the requirements of 18
Pa.C.S. Ch. 32 (relating to abortion) and such regulations promulgated
thereunder. Also repeals the definition of "abortion facility" from the
Mcare Act. (Prior Printer Number: 551)
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| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0551 P1521 |
| Bill History: |
02-08-11 H Filed 02-09-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Health 03-02-11 H Discussed in joint public hearing with Sena...House Healthh & Welfare on oversight of abortion clinics 04-11-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room 205, Ry...House Healthin 04-11-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House Health 04-11-11 H Reported as amended House Health 04-11-11 H First consideration 04-11-11 H Laid on the table 05-04-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 05-04-11 H Removed from the table 05-10-11 H Set on the House Calendar 05-10-11 H Laid out for discussion 05-10-11 H Over in House 05-10-11 H Laid out for discussion 05-10-11 H Second consideration 05-10-11 H Over in House 05-10-11 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 05-11-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 140 Main C...House Appropriations 05-11-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Appropriations 05-11-11 H Set on the House Calendar 05-11-11 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 05-11-11 H Laid out for discussion 05-11-11 H Third consideration 05-11-11 H Frankel motion to recommited HB 574 to House Health Committee 05-11-11 H Over in House 05-11-11 H Laid out for discussion 05-11-11 H Cohen motion of Constitutionality of bill - Upheld fdocs/billinfo/bill_votes.cfm?syear=2011&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=00574" target="Email">(Vote: Y:148/N: 43) 05-11-11 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:148/N: 43) 05-19-11 H Discussed in conference call with reproductive rights advocates 05-16-11 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Public Health and Welfare 09-26-11 S Discussed in Press Conference |
| HB 647 |
Cruz |
Amends Title 25 (Elections) further providing for approval of registration applications, street lists, public information lists and applications. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 648) Amends Title 25 (Elections) to require a photograph on a voter registration card. The registrant shall submit two pieces of photo identification to the county board of elections, one to be kept on record and the other incorporated into the registrant's voter registration card. The photo kept on file shall be private and not accessible through a right-to-know request. Financial hardship and other opt-out provisions are provided for the photographic identification voter registration card. The photographic voter registration card shall be used to verify the person's identity before voting. The Department of State is allowed to promulgate regulations in furtherance of this. |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0648 |
| Bill History: |
02-14-11 H Filed 02-14-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation 03-09-11 H Voted from committee with request to re-ref...House Transportation Government tion 03-09-11 H Reported with request to re-refer to House ...House Transportation 03-09-11 H Rereferred to House State Government 03-21-11 H Hearing set for 12:30 p.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House State Government 03-21-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 04-06-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 60, East Wing House State Government 04-06-11 H Informational meeting held House State Government |
| HB 708 |
Cohen |
Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations), in marriage, adding a definition; and providing for civil unions. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 722) Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) providing a definition of "civil union" and allowing civil unions to have the same rights as a marriage, unless expressly said otherwise by the General Assembly. |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P0722 |
| Bill History: |
02-15-11 H Filed 02-16-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 713 |
O'Brien, D |
Amends Title 44 (Law & Justice) further providing for policy & DNA sample; collection from persons accepted from other jurisdictions; for procedures for withdrawal, collection & transmission of DNA samples & for expungement. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 727) Amends Title 44 (Law & Justice) further providing for policy and requiring DNA sample upon arrest for certain sexually related offenses; requiring DNA collection from persons accepted from other jurisdictions if the offender has a record for certain sexually related offenses; and further providing for procedures for withdrawal, and collection and transmission of DNA samples. The bill also provides for expungement by adding that a person whose DNA record has been included in the State DNA Data Bank may request expungement if the person files the request in writing with the State Police and if: (1) the conviction has been overturned; (2) the charge has been dismissed or has resulted in an acquittal or that no charge was filed within the applicable time period; or (3) there is clear and convincing proof that the DNA sample, record or profile was included in the State DNA Data Bank or the State DNA Data Base by mistake. |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0727 |
| Bill History: |
02-15-11 H Filed 02-16-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 738 |
Metcalfe |
Act relating to support for law enforcement authorities and safe neighborhoods. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 755) The Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act requires local political subdivisions to verify the lawful presence of anybody 18 years old or older who applies for certain public benefits. Any qualified alien requesting benefits must do so through the Systematic Alien Verification of Entitlement Program under the United States Department of Homeland Security. Failure to disclose one's identity or legal presence is punishable and local subdivisions may adopt variations of this bill. It is illegal for a political subdivision to give benefits to someone without first checking their lawful presence. The bill also gives local law enforcement the ability to enforce Federal immigration laws. Procedures for challenging the enforcement are provided and law officers are indemnified from punishment. It is also illegal for an immigrant to travel without papers indicating their lawful presence. The smuggling of humans and the employing of illegal aliens is further provided for and penalized. |
| Companions: |
HB 2479 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0755 |
| Bill History: |
02-17-11 H Filed 02-17-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government 03-01-11 H Discussed in National Security Begins at Home press conference 05-04-11 H Discussed in Press Conference 08-30-11 H Hearing set for 1:00 p.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-31-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-30-11 H Discussed at press conference 08-30-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 08-31-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 09-28-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis...House State Government 09-28-11 H Informational meeting held House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting cancelled for 10/05/11 House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 10-25-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 11-01-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 11-01-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government |
| HB 747 |
Johnson |
Amends the PA Human Relations Act further providing for unlawful discriminatory practices relating to certain employment practices and for prohibition of certain real estate practices. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 764) Amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to prohibit requiring an applicant to disclose a criminal history on an application for employment, unless the job has predetermined security regulations established by the Federal or State Government. |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P0764 |
| Bill History: |
02-17-11 H Filed 02-17-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry |
| HB 765 |
Conklin |
Amends PA Election Code providing for early voting. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 787) Amends the Pennsylvania Election Code providing for early voting by stating that qualified electors may vote at designated polling places in their election districts beginning ten days before a general, municipal or primary election. |
| Companions: |
HB 46 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P0787 |
| Bill History: |
02-17-11 H Filed 02-23-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government |
| HB 798 |
Creighton |
Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses), in criminal history record information, further providing for definitions & providing for mandatory determination of citizenship & immigration status. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 2654) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in criminal history record
information, amending the definition of "criminal history record
information" to include citizenship or immigration status and requiring an
arresting authority to question each individual arrested for a felony,
misdemeanor or summary offense about the individual's citizenship and
immigration status, regardless of the individual's national origin,
ethnicity, or race. All responses shall be documented in the subsequent
police report. An arresting authority and an employee, officer or official
of an arresting authority may not be prohibited or restricted from doing
any of the following: (1) sending to or receiving from federal immigration
officials information regarding the citizenship or immigration status of an
individual; (2) maintaining or exchanging information or inquiring about an
individual's name or birth with respect to information regarding the
immigration status; or (3) inquiring about an individual's name, date and
place of birth and immigration status. Statistical information concerning
the citizenship and immigration status of each individual arrested for a
felony, misdemeanor or summary offense shall be included in the
Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting Program and published in any annual
report under the Uniform Crime Reporting Act. (Prior Printer Number: 818)
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| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0818 P2654 |
| Bill History: |
02-22-11 H Filed 02-23-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government 05-04-11 H Discussed in Press Conference 08-30-11 H Hearing set for 1:00 p.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-31-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-30-11 H Discussed at press conference 08-30-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 08-31-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 09-28-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis...House State Government 09-28-11 H Informational meeting held House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting cancelled for 10/05/11 House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 10-25-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House State Government 10-26-11 H Reported as amended House State Government 10-26-11 H First consideration 10-26-11 H Laid on the table 12-14-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 12-14-11 H Removed from the table 12-14-11 H Laid on the table 02-06-12 H Set on the Tabled Calendar |
| HB 799 |
Creighton |
Act providing for a memorandum of understanding between the Commonwealth and the United States Department of Justice or Department of Homeland Security. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 819) The Security and Immigration Compliance Act authorizes the Pennsylvania State Police to negotiate the terms of a memorandum of understanding between the Commonwealth and the United States Department of Justice or Department of Homeland Security concerning the enforcement of Federal immigration and customs laws, detention and removals and investigations in this Commonwealth. Training shall be funded pursuant to the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act. Officers are authorized to enforce Federal immigration and customs laws while performing within the scope of the officer's authorized duties. |
| Companions: |
HB 782 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0819 |
| Bill History: |
02-22-11 H Filed 02-23-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government 05-04-11 H Discussed in Press Conference 08-30-11 H Hearing set for 1:00 p.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-31-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-30-11 H Discussed at press conference 08-30-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 08-31-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 09-28-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis...House State Government 09-28-11 H Informational meeting held House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting cancelled for 10/05/11 House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 10-25-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 11-01-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 11-01-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government |
| HB 809 |
Perry |
Act requiring verification of the lawful presence in the United States of any natural person 18 years of age or older who has applied for public benefits. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 834) The Protection of Public Benefits Act requires an adult who has applied for public benefits to have their lawful presence in the United States verified by a governmental entity. The bill outlines the procedure for verification, provides for reimbursement, and for the creation of a benefits database. |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0834 |
| Bill History: |
02-24-11 H Filed 02-24-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government 08-30-11 H Hearing set for 1:00 p.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-31-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-30-11 H Discussed at press conference 08-30-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 08-31-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 09-28-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis...House State Government 09-28-11 H Informational meeting held House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting cancelled for 10/05/11 House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 10-25-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 11-01-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 11-01-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government |
| HB 815 |
Grove |
Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses) further providing for the offense of sexual abuse of children; and defining the offense of sexting by minors. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 1711) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) to prohibit sexting by
minors and to provide for applicability. Adjudicatory alternatives and
record expungement is provided for. A prohibition of putting the minor in
secure detention for certain offenses is provided, along with definitions.
(Prior Printer Number: 840)
|
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0840 P1711 |
| Bill History: |
02-24-11 H Filed 02-24-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary 05-03-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Judiciary 05-03-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House Judiciary 05-03-11 H Reported as amended House Judiciary 05-03-11 H First consideration 05-03-11 H Laid on the table 05-09-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 05-09-11 H Removed from the table 05-10-11 H Set on the House Calendar 05-10-11 H Laid out for discussion 05-10-11 H Second consideration 05-10-11 H Over in House 05-10-11 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 05-11-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 140 Main C...House Appropriations 05-11-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Appropriations 05-11-11 H Set on the House Calendar 05-11-11 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 05-23-11 H Set on the House Calendar 05-23-11 H Laid out for discussion 05-23-11 H Third consideration 05-23-11 H Vitali motion to recommit HB 815 to House Judiciary Committee 05-23-11 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:178/N: 20) 06-03-11 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary |
| HB 856 |
Kauffman |
Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses) further providing for trafficking of persons. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 2678) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) to further provide for the
offense of trafficking in persons. When the offense is committed for a
financial gain and uses foreigners without documentation is graded as a
felony of the third degree. (Prior Printer Number: 894)
|
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0894 P2678 |
| Bill History: |
02-28-11 H Filed 03-01-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary 06-21-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Judiciary 06-21-11 H Voted from committee with request to re-ref...House Judiciary Government 06-21-11 H Reported with request to re-refer to House ...House Judiciary 06-21-11 H Rereferred to House State Government 08-30-11 H Hearing set for 1:00 p.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-31-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-30-11 H Discussed at press conference 08-30-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 08-31-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 09-28-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis...House State Government 09-28-11 H Informational meeting held House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting cancelled for 10/05/11 House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 10-25-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 11-01-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 11-01-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House State Government 11-01-11 H Reported as amended House State Government 11-01-11 H First consideration 11-01-11 H Laid on the table 12-16-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 12-16-11 H Removed from the table 12-16-11 H Laid on the table 02-06-12 H Set on the Tabled Calendar |
| HB 857 |
Metcalfe |
Act providing for the Commonwealth Citizenship Act. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 895) The Commonwealth Citizenship Act to define a citizen of the commonwealth as one who is born in the United States and is subject to its jurisdiction and is a resident of this commonwealth. Construction of terms and additional requirements are provided. |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0895 |
| Bill History: |
02-28-11 H Filed 03-01-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary 03-01-11 H Discussed in National Security Begins at Home press conference 05-04-11 H Discussed in Press Conference 06-21-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Judiciary 06-21-11 H Voted from committee with request to re-ref...House Judiciary Government 06-21-11 H Reported with request to re-refer to House ...House Judiciary 06-21-11 H Rereferred to House State Government 08-30-11 H Hearing set for 1:00 p.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-31-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-30-11 H Discussed at press conference 08-30-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 08-31-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 09-28-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis...House State Government 09-28-11 H Informational meeting held House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting cancelled for 10/05/11 House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 10-25-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 11-01-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 11-01-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government |
| HB 858 |
Metcalfe |
Act prohibiting employment of illegal aliens; requiring participation in E-verify Program as a condition for Commonwealth contracts or grants; prohibiting business tax deductions for certain compensation; & authorizing private cause of action. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 896) The Fair Employment Act requires all employers, including government entities, in the Commonwealth to enroll in the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). It shall be unlawful for any employer to employ, or employer or business entity to permit the employment of, an unauthorized alien. Further provides as a condition for the award of any Commonwealth contract or grant to an employer for which the value of employment , labor or personal service shall exceed $10,000, the employer shall provide written documentation affirming its enrollment and participation in the E-verify Program. Also provides compensation, whether in money or in kind or in services, provided to any unauthorized alien shall not be allowed as a business expense deduction from any Commonwealth income tax or business tax. Further provides for violations, enforcement and local ordinances. |
| Companions: |
HB 2033 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0896 |
| Bill History: |
02-28-11 H Filed 03-01-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry 03-01-11 H Discussed in National Security Begins at Home press conference 05-04-11 H Discussed in Press Conference 06-14-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House Labor and Industry 06-14-11 H Voted from committee with request to re-ref...House Labor and Industry Government Industry 06-14-11 H Reported with request to re-refer to House ...House Labor and Industry Committee Industry 06-14-11 H Rereferred to House State Government 08-30-11 H Hearing set for 1:00 p.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-31-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-30-11 H Discussed at press conference 08-30-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 08-31-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 09-28-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis...House State Government 09-28-11 H Informational meeting held House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting cancelled for 10/05/11 House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 10-25-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 11-01-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 11-01-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government |
| HB 912 |
Micozzie |
Amends Title 40 (Insurance) providing for compliance with Federal health care legislation. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 975) Amends Title 40 (Insurance) to provide definitions and to prohibit certain abortion coverage in certain qualified plans under the health care exchange. Disallows use of public funds under the health care exchange to be used for abortions. Supplemental insurance may be purchased to cover the cost of the abortion. |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0975 |
| Bill History: |
03-02-11 H Filed 03-03-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance |
| HB 934 |
Metcalfe |
Amends PA Election Code, in preliminary provisions, defining "proof of identification"; providing for voter ID requirements, further providing for applying to vote, persons entitled to vote, etc. & numbered lists of voters & challenges. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 2873) Amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to provide definitions and
to require the Secretary of the Commonwealth to develop information on the
need to provide identification when voting. Allowing for the casting of
provisional ballots if identification cannot be produced when voting.
Requiring proof of identification whenever voting and further providing for
provisional ballots. Allows individuals casting provisional ballots to
mail, fax or electronically transmit identification to county boards of
election. Requires identification for absentee voting. Clarifies the
Attorney General's prosecutorial jurisdiction for all violations of the
act. Further provides definitions and provides details for voting in a care
facility. Provides exceptions for those with a religious objection to being
photographed. Provides for a soft roll out during the 2012 Primary Election
with full implementation for the 2012 General Election. (Prior Printer
Number: 1003, 1805, 2166)
|
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P1003 P1805 P2166 P2873 |
| Bill History: |
03-04-11 H Filed 03-04-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government 03-21-11 H Hearing set for 12:30 p.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House State Government 03-21-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 04-06-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 60, East Wing House State Government 04-06-11 H Informational meeting held House State Government 05-09-11 H Meeting set for 10:30 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House State Government 05-09-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House State Government 05-09-11 H Reported as amended House State Government 05-09-11 H First consideration 05-09-11 H Laid on the table 05-24-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 05-24-11 H Press Conference Held 05-24-11 H Removed from the table 06-20-11 H Set on the House Calendar 06-20-11 H Laid out for discussion 06-20-11 H 1 Floor amendment(s) adopted 06-20-11 H Over in House 06-21-11 H Set on the House Calendar 06-21-11 H Laid out for discussion 06-21-11 H Second consideration 06-21-11 H Over in House 06-21-11 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 06-22-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room 140 Mai...House Appropriations 06-22-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Appropriations 06-22-11 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 06-23-11 H Set on the House Calendar 06-23-11 H Laid out for discussion 06-23-11 H Third consideration 06-23-11 H Third Consideration Rescinded 06-23-11 H Third consideration 06-23-11 H Rep. Dermody motion that HB 934 is Unconstitutional fdocs/billinfo/bill_votes.cfm?syear=2011&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=00934" target="Email">(Vote: Y:109/N: 87) 06-23-11 H Rep. Markosek makes a privileged motion to recommit HB 934 to House Appropriations 06-23-11 H Rep. Carroll motion that HB 934 is Unconstitutional fdocs/billinfo/bill_votes.cfm?syear=2011&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=00934" target="Email">(Vote: Y:109/N: 87) 06-23-11 H Over in House 06-23-11 H Laid out for discussion 06-23-11 H Dermody motion to adjourn until 9am on 6/24/11 Failed 06-23-11 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:108/N: 88) 06-26-11 H Press Conference held 06-28-11 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate State Government 10-19-11 S Discussed in Press Conference 12-12-11 S Meeting set for 12:45 p.m., Rules Committee...Senate State Government 12-12-11 S Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate State Government 12-12-11 S Reported as amended Senate State Government 12-12-11 S First consideration 12-14-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 12-14-11 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations |
| HB 1024 |
DeLuca |
Amends Title 18 (Crimes) imposing sanctions and penalties on employers who engage in the unlawful employment of aliens. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 1146) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) to prohibit employers from hiring illegal aliens by making the penalty the suspension or revocation of the employer's professional license and a civil fine of $5,000. |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P1146 |
| Bill History: |
03-14-11 H Filed 03-15-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 1030 |
Harper |
Amends Confidentiality of HIV-Related Information Act further providing for legislative intent, for consent to HIV-related tests and for counseling. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 1117) Amends the Confidentiality of HIV-Related Information Act further providing for legislative intent, for consent to HIV-related tests by adding that a health care provider may offer opt-out HIV testing, where the subject is informed that he will be tested unless he refuses. |
| Companions: |
SB 291 (Refiled from 09R Session) SB 260 (Identical) |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P1117 |
| Bill History: |
03-14-11 H Filed 03-14-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Human Services |
| HB 1077 |
Rapp |
Act providing for ultrasound test requirements to determine gestational ages of unborn children; establishing the right to view ultrasound image & video of unborn child, hear heartbeat, etc. & for duties of physicians performing abortions. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 2511) The Women's Right-to-Know Act requires an ultrasound test to be performed at least 24 hours before an abortion, which shall be used to make a determination of the gestational age of the unborn child and to provide other information to the patient. The bill outlines duties of the physician in ordering the ultrasound. The bill establishes the right to view ultrasound image and ultrasound video of unborn child and the right to observe or hear the fetal heartbeat; provides for powers and duties of the Department of Health and for duties of physicians performing abortions; requires certain reports to be filed with the Department of Health; imposes administrative sanctions and criminal penalties; and provides for remedies. |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P2511 |
| Bill History: |
10-05-11 H Filed 10-05-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Health 01-23-12 H Discussed in Press Conference 02-06-12 H Meeting set for 11:30 a.m., Room 60, East W...House Health |
| HB 1113 |
Waters |
Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses) providing for the required recording of interrogations. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 1209) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) providing for the required recording of interrogations by stating that custodial and noncustodial interrogations by a law enforcement officer of any person suspected of committing a felony would be audiotaped with or without the consent of the person who is being interrogated. |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P1209 |
| Bill History: |
03-17-11 H Filed 03-17-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 1121 |
Reichley |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) providing for sentencing for offenses committed in association with a criminal street gang. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 1768) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) to provide for
sentencing enhancement and procedure at sentencing for crimes committed by
street gangs. Definitions are also provided. (Prior Printer Number: 1216,
1526, 1748)
|
| Companions: |
HB 2486 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P1216 P1526 P1748 P1768 |
| Bill History: |
03-17-11 H Filed 03-17-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary 04-12-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Judiciary 04-12-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House Judiciary 04-12-11 H Reported as amended House Judiciary 04-12-11 H First consideration 04-12-11 H Laid on the table 05-02-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 05-02-11 H Removed from the table 05-03-11 H Set on the House Calendar 05-03-11 H Laid out for discussion 05-03-11 H 3 Floor amendment(s) adopted 05-03-11 H Second consideration 05-03-11 H Over in House 05-03-11 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 05-04-11 H Meeting set for 10:30 a.m., Room 140 Main C...House Appropriations 05-04-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Appropriations 05-04-11 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 05-04-11 H Set on the House Calendar 05-04-11 H Laid out for discussion 05-04-11 H 1 Floor amendment(s) adopted 05-04-11 H Third consideration 05-04-11 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:195/N: 0) 05-06-11 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary |
| HB 1314 |
Barbin |
Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in abortion, further providing for prohibited acts. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 1531) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) stipulating any physician performing or inducing an abortion who does not have clinical privileges at a hospital which offers obstetrical or gynecological care located within 30 miles of the location at which the abortion is performed or induced shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor in the third degree. |
| Companions: |
SB 1198 (Identical) |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P1531 |
| Bill History: |
04-11-11 H Filed 04-12-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 1434 |
Metcalfe |
Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for marriage. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 1724) Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, stating marriage is the legal union of only one man and one woman. |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P1724 |
| Bill History: |
05-02-11 H Filed 05-03-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government |
| HB 1514 |
Murt |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in general provisions relating to criminal proceedings, requiring saliva or tissue sample for DNA analysis after arrest for violent offense; and providing for DNA data bank exchange. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 1836) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in general provisions relating to criminal proceedings, requiring saliva or tissue sample for DNA analysis after arrest for violent offense and outlining the procedure for the obtaining and storage of such material. The bill also provides for a DNA data bank exchange. |
| Companions: |
HB 1374 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P1836 |
| Bill History: |
05-09-11 H Filed 05-10-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 1618 |
Gillespie |
Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) further providing for the offense of assault of law enforcement officer. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 2088) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) adding a new subsection
providing a person commits a felony of the second degree if the person
causes or attempts to cause a law enforcement officer, while in the
performance of his duty, to come into contact with various bodily fluids by
throwing, tossing, spitting or expelling such material when, at the time of
the offense, the person knew, had reason to know such material to have been
obtained from an individual infected by a communicable disease. Knowledge
regarding the victim's status as a law enforcement officer is required. The
offense of assault of a law enforcement officer in the third degree is
provided for in instances where a law enforcement officer it transporting a
prisoner or the prisoner is in the hospital with a law enforcement officer.
(Prior Printer Number: 2001)
|
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P2001 P2088 |
| Bill History: |
05-31-11 H Filed 06-02-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary 06-07-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis...House Judiciary 06-02-11 H Meeting cancelled for 06/07/11 House Judiciary 06-14-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Judiciary 06-14-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House Judiciary 06-14-11 H Reported as amended House Judiciary 06-14-11 H First consideration 06-14-11 H Rereferred to House Rules 06-20-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Rules 06-20-11 H Reported as committed from House Rules 06-20-11 H Set on the House Calendar 06-20-11 H Laid out for discussion 06-20-11 H Second consideration 06-20-11 H Over in House 06-20-11 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 06-21-11 H Meeting set for 10:30 a.m., Room 140 Main C...House Appropriations 06-21-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Appropriations 06-21-11 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 06-21-11 H Set on the House Calendar 06-21-11 H Laid out for discussion 06-21-11 H Third consideration 06-21-11 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:201/N: 0) 06-23-11 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary |
| HB 1651 |
DiGirolamo |
Amends Title 44 (Law and Justice) establishing the Pharmaceutical Accountability Monitoring System; and imposing penalties. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 2830) Amends Title 44 (Law and Justice) to add a chapter entitled The
Pharmaceutical Accountability Monitoring System (PAMS) Act to provide for
prescription drug/pharmaceutical drug monitoring. (Prior Printer Number:
2067)
|
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P2067 P2830 |
| Bill History: |
06-08-11 H Filed 06-08-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Human Services 06-16-11 H Hearing set for 9:00 a.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House Human Services 06-16-11 H Public hearing held in committee House Human Services 06-23-11 H Hearing set for 9:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis...House Human Services 06-23-11 H Public hearing held in committee House Human Services 09-27-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House Human Services 09-19-11 H Meeting cancelled for 09/27/11 House Human Services 10-05-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 39, East W...House Human Services 10-03-11 H Removed from voting agenda for committee me...House Human Services 10-05-11 H Discussed in meeting House Human Services 11-01-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 60, East W...House Human Services 10-26-11 H Removed from voting agenda for 11/1/11 House Human Services 12-06-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House Human Services 12-06-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House Human Services 12-06-11 H Reported as amended House Human Services 12-06-11 H First consideration 12-06-11 H Laid on the table 02-06-12 H Set on the Tabled Calendar |
| HB 1653 |
Cohen |
Act providing for the medical use of marijuana. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 2081) The Governor Raymond P. Shafer Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act authorizes the Department of Health to establish its own and license any privately owned compassion center. A qualifying patient shall not be subject to arrest, prosecution or penalty in any manner, or denied any right or privilege, including, but not limited to, civil penalty or disciplinary action by a professional licensing board, for the medical use of marijuana, provided that the patient possesses a registry identification card and no more than six marijuana plants and one ounce of usable marijuana. The bill provides immunity for the primary caregiver and physician; provides an age requirement of 18 or older unless given written consent by parent or guardian; and provides department guidelines for registration and registry identification card. Also details a properly registered person shall not forfeit any licit property used for medical marijuana. Also provides for anti-discrimination provisions. |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P2081 |
| Bill History: |
06-09-11 H Filed 06-13-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Health 06-23-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room 60, Eas...House Health 06-23-11 H Voted from committee with request to re-ref...House Healthan Services 06-23-11 H Reported with request to re-refer to House ...House Health Committee 06-23-11 H Rereferred to House Human Services |
| HB 1708 |
Christiana |
Amends Public School Code providing for opportunity scholarships; establishing the educational improvement tax credit; and making related repeals. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 2158) Amends Public School Code creating the Students and Schools Rescue Act which provides for scholarships, including establishment, phase-in, notification, and eligibility. Provides for limitations and transportation. Describes payment of scholarships and provides for enrollment requirements. Provides for calculation of the amount of scholarships and for annual appropriations. Requires publication of guidelines. Provides for reduction in amount of school aid. Establishes the Education Opportunity Board and provides for its members and duties. Requires that a study be done by the department in the 2015-2016 school year of the effectiveness of the program. Provides for exclusive jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Establishes the educational improvement tax credit and provides for qualification and application. Describes tax credit. Provides for limitations, lists, and guidelines. Makes related repeals. Definitions are provided. |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P2158 |
| Bill History: |
06-21-11 H Filed 06-21-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Education 06-21-11 H Discussed in Press Conference 08-03-11 H Discussed in informational meeting House Education |
| HB 1733 |
Payton, Jr. |
Amends Title 25 (Elections) further providing for application for absentee ballots. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 2212) Amends Title 25 (Elections) authorizing any qualified elector to vote via absentee ballot for whatever reason. |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P2212 |
| Bill History: |
06-25-11 H Filed 06-25-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government |
| HB 1783 |
Keller, F |
Act relating to compliance with the Federal REAL ID Act of 2005. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 2286) The REAL ID Nonparticipation Act states neither the Governor nor the Department of Transportation or any other Commonwealth agency shall participate in any provision of the REAL ID Act of 2005 or regulations promulgated thereunder. Either the Governor or the Attorney General may file an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to challenge the constitutionality or legality of the REAL ID Act of 2005. |
| Companions: |
SB 354 (Identical) |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P2286 |
| Bill History: |
07-15-11 H Filed 07-18-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government |
| HB 1794 |
Mustio |
Act providing for HIV-related testing for certain sex offenders; and making a related repeal. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 2472) The HIV-Related Testing for Sex Offenders Act provides that in
sexual assault cases, an attorney for the Commonwealth shall, upon request
of a victim and with notice to the defendant, make application to the court
for HIV-related testing of the defendant within 48 hours of the defendant's
being held for certain offenses. Provides the legislation is supplemental
and does not replace existing law. (Prior Printer Number: 2297)
|
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P2297 P2472 |
| Bill History: |
07-20-11 H Filed 07-20-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary 10-04-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Judiciary 10-04-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House Judiciary 10-04-11 H Reported as amended House Judiciary 10-04-11 H First consideration 10-04-11 H Laid on the table 10-05-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 10-05-11 H Removed from the table 10-17-11 H Set on the House Calendar 10-17-11 H Laid out for discussion 10-17-11 H Second consideration 10-17-11 H Over in House 10-17-11 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 10-18-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room 140 Mai...House Appropriations 10-18-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Appropriations 10-18-11 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 10-18-11 H Set on the House Calendar 10-18-11 H Laid out for discussion 10-18-11 H Third consideration 10-18-11 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:197/N: 1) 10-19-11 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary |
| HB 1958 |
Marsico |
Amends Titles 18 (Crimes & Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations), 42 (Judiciary), 44 (Law & Justice) and 61 (Prisons & Parole) extensively revising provisions relating to registration of sexual offenders pursuant to Federal mandate. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 2807) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations),
42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 44 (Law and Justice) and 61 (Prisons
and Parole) extensively revising provisions relating to registration of
sexual offenders pursuant to Federal mandate; and making editorial changes.
(Prior Printer Number: 2702)
|
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P2702 P2807 |
| Bill History: |
11-02-11 H Filed 11-02-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary 11-22-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Judiciary 11-18-11 H Meeting cancelled for 11/22/11 House Judiciary 12-05-11 H Meeting set for 11:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House Judiciary 12-05-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House Judiciary 12-05-11 H Reported as amended House Judiciary 12-05-11 H First consideration 12-05-11 H Laid on the table 12-06-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 12-06-11 H Removed from the table 02-06-12 H Set on the House Calendar |
| HB 1977 |
Oberlander |
Amends Title 40 (Insurance) providing for compliance with Federal health care legislation. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 2735) Amends Title 40 (Insurance) providing for compliance with Federal health care legislation. The bill prohibits certain abortion coverage in health plans offered in Pennsylvania through the health insurance exchange and prohibits health insurers from excluding coverage for treatment of post-abortion complications, miscarriages or complications relating to a miscarriage. The bill does not prohibit individuals from purchasing supplemental abortion coverage purchased outside of the health insurance exchange. |
| Companions: |
HB 1942 (Identical) |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P2735 |
| Bill History: |
11-14-11 H Filed 11-15-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Health 12-05-11 H Meeting set for 11:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Health 12-05-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Health 12-05-11 H Reported as committed from House Health 12-05-11 H First consideration 12-05-11 H Laid on the table 12-06-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 12-06-11 H Removed from the table 12-07-11 H Set on the House Calendar 12-07-11 H Laid out for discussion 12-07-11 H Second consideration 12-07-11 H Over in House 12-07-11 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 12-12-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room 140 Mai...House Appropriations 12-12-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Appropriations 12-12-11 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 12-12-11 H Set on the House Calendar 12-12-11 H Laid out for discussion 12-12-11 H Third consideration 12-12-11 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:146/N: 45) 12-14-11 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Banking and Insurance |
| HB 2039 |
Krieger |
Amends the Public Welfare Code, in public assistance, further providing for eligibility for persons with drug-related felonies. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 2801) Amends the Public Welfare Code, in public assistance, further providing for eligibility for persons with drug-related felonies by requiring the department to develop and implement a drug test and drug retest program to screen applicants for and recipients of public assistance. Each applicant or recipient eighteen years of age or older and less than sixty-five years of age must meet its requirements as a condition for receiving public assistance. Individuals who fail a test or retest shall be subject to sanctions, including the appointment by the department of protective payee to receive public assistance on behalf of the children of the applicant or recipient. |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P2801 |
| Bill History: |
11-29-11 H Filed 11-30-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Human Services |
| HR 16 |
Tallman |
Resolution memorializing Congress to address concerns raised by security screening methods employed by the Transportation Security Administration. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 62) Resolution memorializing Congress to address concerns raised by security screening methods employed by the Transportation Security Administration. |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P0062 |
| Bill History: |
01-18-11 H Filed 01-20-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government 03-30-11 H Meeting set for 10:30 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House State Government 03-30-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government |
| HR 413 |
Waters |
Concurrent Resolution directing Joint State Government Commission to establish a bipartisan legislative task force & advisory committee to conduct study of capital punishment in PA & to report its findings & recommendations to General Assembly. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 2431) Concurrent Resolution directing Joint State Government Commission to establish a bipartisan legislative task force and advisory committee to conduct study of capital punishment in PA and to report its findings and recommendations to General Assembly. |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P2431 |
| Bill History: |
09-27-11 H Filed 09-28-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HR 498 |
Clymer |
Resolution designating the month of November 2011 as "King James Bible Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 2706) Resolution designating the month of November 2011 as "King James Bible Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P2706 |
| Bill History: |
11-02-11 H Filed 11-03-11 H Introduced as noncontroversial resolution 12-07-11 H Adopted (Vote: Y:195/N: 0) |
| SB 1 |
Piccola |
Amends Public School Code establishing Charter School Funding Advisory Committee; providing for effect on charter schools; & for establishment of cyber charter school; providing for opportunity scholarships & for EITC tax credit. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 1711) Amends the Public School Code, in opportunities for educational
excellence, further providing for definitions and for concurrent enrollment
agreements; in charter schools, further providing for definitions;
establishing the Charter School Funding Advisory Committee; further
providing for powers of charter schools, for charter school requirements,
for powers of board of trustees, for establishment of charter school, for
contents of application, for terms and form of charter, for State Charter
School Appeal Board, for facilities, for enrollment, for funding for
charter schools, for annual reports and assessments, for causes for
nonrenewal or termination and for provisions applicable to charter schools;
providing for effect on existing charter schools; further providing for
powers and duties of department, for assessment and evaluation, for school
district and intermediate unit responsibilities and for establishment of
cyber charter school; repealing provisions relating to enrollment and
notification; further providing for applicability of other provisions of
this act and of other acts and regulations; providing for opportunity
scholarships and for educational improvement tax credit; and repealing
provisions of the Tax Reform Code relating to educational improvement tax
credit. (Prior Printer Number: 226, 721, 1031)
|
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0226 P0721 P1031 P1711 |
| Bill History: |
01-26-11 S Filed 01-26-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Education 02-14-11 S Discussed in roundtable on black history month 02-16-11 S Hearing set for 9:15 a.m., Hearing Room 1, ...Senate Education 02-16-11 S Public hearing held in committee Senate Education 03-01-11 S Meeting set for 10:30 a.m., Hearing Room 1,...Senate Education 03-01-11 S Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Education 03-01-11 S Reported as amended Senate Education 03-01-11 S First consideration 03-07-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 03-07-11 S Second consideration 03-07-11 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations 03-07-11 S Discussed at public hearing Senate Education 03-29-11 S Discussed in Dept. of Education Budget Hear...Senate Appropriations 03-29-11 S Discussed in budget hearing with Dept. of E...House Appropriations 04-07-11 S Discussed in public hearing on vouchers House Democratic Policy Committee 04-11-11 S Meeting set for Off the Floor, Rules Commit...Senate Appropriations 04-11-11 S Press conference held by Sen. Leach 04-11-11 S Discussed in Leg. Black Caucus hearing 04-11-11 S Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Appropriations 04-11-11 S Reported as amended Senate Appropriations 04-12-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 04-12-11 S Laid out for discussion 04-12-11 S Over in Senate 04-27-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 04-27-11 S Rereferred to Senate Education 05-03-11 S Discussed in EITC press conference 05-10-11 S Discussed in press conference 05-24-11 S Discussed in PA Cyber Delegation press conference 06-08-11 S Discussed in Press Conference 06-20-11 S Press Conference held 08-03-11 S Discussed in informational meeting House Education 08-04-11 S Discussed in informational meeting House Education 08-18-11 S Discussed in informational hearing House Education 10-25-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Hearing Room 1,...Senate Education 10-25-11 S Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Education 10-25-11 S Reported as amended Senate Education 10-26-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 10-26-11 S Laid out for discussion 10-26-11 S Over in Senate 10-26-11 S Laid out for discussion 10-26-11 S Third consideration 10-26-11 S Over in Senate 10-26-11 S Laid out for discussion 10-26-11 S Costa motion to reconsider vote to move bill to 3rd consideration - Reconsidered 10-26-11 S Third consideration 10-26-11 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 27/N: 22) 10-31-11 H Received in the House and referred to House Education 11-15-11 H Discussed in School Choice Rally 12-06-11 H Discussed in Auditor General Press Conference 01-25-12 H Discussed in Legislative Briefing on School Choice in PA |
| SB 3 |
White, D |
Amends Title 40 (Insurance) providing for compliance with Federal health care legislation. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 1286) Amends Title 40 (Insurance) adding a new chapter providing for
compliance with federal health care legislation, which provides the
commonwealth exercises its authority granted to states under section 1303
(a) of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to prohibit
certain abortion coverage in qualified health plans offered through the
health insurance exchange. The bill defines "abortion," "complication" and
"health insurance exchange". No qualified health plan through a health
insurance exchange shall exclude coverage for treatment of any
post-abortion complication. The bill does not prohibit one from purchasing
additional insurance to cover elective abortions. (Prior Printer Number:
218)
|
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0135 P0218 P1286 |
| Bill History: |
01-14-11 S Filed 01-14-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Banking and Insurance 01-25-11 S Meeting set for 12:30 p.m., Rules Committee...Senate Banking and Insurance 01-25-11 S Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Banking and Insurance 01-25-11 S Reported as amended Senate Banking and Insurance 01-25-11 S First consideration 02-14-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 02-14-11 S Discussed in press conference by Senate Democrats 03-01-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 03-01-11 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations 05-09-11 S Meeting set for Off the Floor, Rules Commit...Senate Appropriations 05-09-11 S Voted favorably from committee on Senate Appropriations 05-09-11 S Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations 05-11-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 05-11-11 S Second consideration 05-19-11 S Discussed in conference call with reproductive rights advocates 06-06-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-06-11 S Laid out for discussion 06-06-11 S 1 Floor amendment(s) adopted 06-06-11 S Over in Senate 06-07-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-07-11 S Laid out for discussion 06-07-11 S Third consideration 06-07-11 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 37/N: 12) 06-08-11 H Received in the House and referred to House Insurance 06-22-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House Insurance 06-22-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Insurance 06-22-11 H Reported as committed from House Insurance 06-22-11 H First consideration 06-22-11 H Laid on the table 09-26-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 09-26-11 H Press Conference Held 10-17-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 10-17-11 H Removed from the table 10-17-11 H Laid on the table 02-06-12 H Set on the Tabled Calendar |
| SB 9 |
Scarnati |
Act requiring identification of lawful presence in the United States as a prerequisite to receipt of public benefits; prohibiting issuance of access devices to certain persons; & providing for the offense of possession of access device. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 1838) The Proof of Citizenship for Receipt of Public Benefits Act
requires identification of lawful presence in the United States as a
prerequisite to the receipt of public benefits. Further provides an agency
may not issue an access device to a person who is not lawfully present in
the United States as determined by federal immigration officials. Also
provides a person who is not lawfully present commits a felony of the third
degree if that person possesses or uses an access device. Adds language
providing if an agency encounters errors and significant delays when using
the SAVE program, the agency shall report the errors and delays to the
United States Department of Homeland Security and the Attorney General.
Further provides the Attorney General shall monitor the SAVE program and
provides for notification to the Governor's Office of Administration and
posting on PennWATCH. This law shall not apply if compliance would lead to
a loss of federal funding or would be in conflict with federal law. (Prior
Printer Number: 152, 1240)
|
| Companions: |
HB 1359 (Refiled from 09R Session) SB 9 (Refiled from 09R Session) HB 41 (Identical) |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0152 P1240 P1838 |
| Bill History: |
01-19-11 S Filed 01-19-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Government 02-08-11 S Meeting set for 12:30 p.m., Room 461 Main C...Senate State Government 02-08-11 S Voted favorably from committee on Senate State Government 02-08-11 S Reported as committed from Senate State Government 02-08-11 S First consideration 02-14-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 02-14-11 S Discussed in press conference by Senate Democrats 03-01-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 03-01-11 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations 05-04-11 S Discussed in Press Conference 05-09-11 S Meeting set for Off the Floor, Rules Commit...Senate Appropriations 05-09-11 S Voted favorably from committee on Senate Appropriations 05-09-11 S Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations 05-11-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 05-11-11 S Second consideration 05-23-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 05-23-11 S Laid out for discussion 05-23-11 S 7 Floor amendment(s) adopted 05-23-11 S Over in Senate 05-24-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 05-24-11 S Laid out for discussion 05-24-11 S Third consideration 05-24-11 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 40/N: 9) 05-25-11 H Received in the House and referred to House State Government 06-21-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 06-21-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 06-22-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room B31 Main Ca...House State Government 06-22-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 08-30-11 H Hearing set for 1:00 p.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-31-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room 140 Main Ca...House State Government 08-30-11 H Discussed at press conference 08-30-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 08-31-11 H Public hearing held in committee House State Government 09-28-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis...House State Government 09-28-11 H Informational meeting held House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-04-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-04-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room B31 Main C...House State Government 10-05-11 H Meeting cancelled for 10/05/11 House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 10-25-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 11-01-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 11-01-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 11-22-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis...House State Government 11-17-11 H Meeting cancelled for 11/22/11 House State Government 12-06-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 60, East Wing House State Government 12-06-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House State Government 12-06-11 H Reported as amended House State Government 12-06-11 H First consideration 12-06-11 H Laid on the table 12-07-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 12-07-11 H Removed from the table 02-06-12 H Set on the House Calendar |
| SB 99 |
Greenleaf |
Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses), in sentencing, further providing for sentence for murder and murder of unborn child. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 84) Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses), in sentencing, allowing a person who has been convicted of second degree murder to be sentenced to life with the possibility of parole if the person was under the age of 18, did not directly cause the death, and the victim's death was not within the contemplation or intent of the person. If a person is so sentenced, the judge shall impose a minimum sentence and the person shall be eligible for parole only after the minimum sentence. |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P0084 |
| Bill History: |
01-12-11 S Filed 01-12-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary |
| SB 260 |
Erickson |
Amends the Confidentiality of HIV-Related Information Act, further providing for legislative intent, for consent to HIV-related tests and for counseling. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 1400) Amends the Confidentiality of HIV-Related Information Act further
providing for legislative intent, for consent to HIV-related tests by
adding that a health care provider may offer opt-out HIV testing, where the
subject is informed that he will be tested unless he refuses. No test
result may be released without offering the individual post-test release
counseling. (Prior Printer Number: 237)
|
| Companions: |
SB 291 (Refiled from 09R Session) HB 1030 (Identical) |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0237 P1400 |
| Bill History: |
01-26-11 S Filed 01-26-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Public Health and Welfare 04-06-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 8E-B, East...Senate Public Health and Welfare 04-06-11 S Voted favorably from committee on Senate Public Health and Welfare 04-06-11 S Reported as committed from Senate Public Health and Welfare 04-06-11 S First consideration 04-12-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 04-12-11 S Second consideration 04-27-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 04-27-11 S Laid out for discussion 04-27-11 S Third consideration 04-27-11 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) 04-29-11 H Received in the House and referred to House Health 05-10-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House Health 05-10-11 H Voted from committee with request to re-ref...House Healthan Services Committee 05-10-11 H Reported with request to re-refer to House ...House Health Committee 05-10-11 H Rereferred to House Human Services 06-07-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 60, East W...House Human Services 06-07-11 H Passed over in committee House Human Services 06-21-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room 60, Eas...House Human Services 06-21-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House Human Services 06-21-11 H Reported as amended House Human Services 06-21-11 H First consideration 06-21-11 H Laid on the table 06-22-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 06-22-11 H Removed from the table 06-27-11 H Set on the House Calendar 06-27-11 H Laid out for discussion 06-27-11 H Second consideration 06-27-11 H Over in House 06-27-11 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 06-29-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room 140 Mai...House Appropriations 06-29-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Appropriations 06-29-11 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 06-29-11 H Set on the House Calendar 06-29-11 H Laid out for discussion 06-29-11 H Third consideration 06-29-11 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:177/N: 24) 06-30-11 S Received as amended in Senate and rereferred Senate Rules and Executive Nominations 06-30-11 S Meeting set for Off the Floor, Rules Commit...Senate Rules and Executive Nominations 06-30-11 S Voted favorably from committee on Senate Rules and Executive Nominations 06-30-11 S Re-reported on concurrence as committed Senate Rules and Executive Nominations 06-30-11 S Laid out for discussion 06-30-11 S Senate concurred in House amendments (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) 06-30-11 S Signed in the Senate 06-30-11 H Signed in the House 06-30-11 G In the hands of the Governor 07-10-11 G Last day for Governor's action 07-07-11 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 59 ) |
| SB 280 |
Orie |
Amends the PA Human Relations Act further providing for findings and declaration of policy, for right to freedom from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation; defining "marital status"; and for unlawful practices. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 254) Amends the PA Human Relations Act further providing for findings and declaration of policy by including discrimination based on familial or marital status as a matter of concern for the Commonwealth. The bill defines "marital status" and adds both to relevant subsections of the Act. |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P0254 |
| Bill History: |
01-26-11 S Filed 01-26-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor and Industry |
| SB 354 |
Folmer |
Act relating to compliance with the Federal REAL ID Act of 2005. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 1354) The REAL ID Nonparticipation Act states neither the Governor nor
the Department of Transportation or any other Commonwealth agency shall
participate in any provision of the REAL ID Act of 2005 or regulations
promulgated thereunder. Either the Governor or the Attorney General may
file an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to challenge the
constitutionality or legality of the REAL ID Act of 2005. (Prior Printer
Number: 339)
|
| Companions: |
HB 1783 (Identical) |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P0339 P1354 |
| Bill History: |
02-01-11 S Filed 02-01-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Communications and Technology 05-11-11 S Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room 8E-A, East ...Senate Communications and Technology 05-11-11 S Public hearing held in committee Senate Communications and Technology 06-15-11 S Meeting set for 9:30 a.m., Room 8E-A, East ...Senate Communications and Technology 06-15-11 S Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Communications and Technology 06-15-11 S Reported as amended Senate Communications and Technology 06-15-11 S First consideration 06-23-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-23-11 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations 09-26-11 S Meeting set for Off the Floor, Rules Commit...Senate Appropriations 09-26-11 S Voted favorably from committee on Senate Appropriations 09-26-11 S Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations 09-27-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 09-27-11 S Second consideration 10-17-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 10-17-11 S Laid out for discussion 10-17-11 S Third consideration 10-17-11 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) 10-19-11 H Received in the House and referred to House State Government |
| SB 355 |
Wozniak |
Act providing for the electronic swiping of a driver's license or identification card. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 1355) The Identification Card Electronic Swiping Act provides for the
electronic swiping of cards by stating any business may swipe a driver's
license or identification card issued by the Department of Transportation
in any electronic device for any of the following purposes: (1) To verify
age or authenticity of the card; (2) To comply with a legal requirement to
record, retain or transmit that information; (3) To transmit information to
a check service company for the purpose of approving negotiable
instruments, electronic funds transfers or similar methods of payments,
provided that only the name and identification number from the license or
the card may be used or retained by the check service company; (4) To
collect or disclose personal information that is required for reporting,
investigating or preventing fraud, abuse or material misrepresentation; or
(5) to process, effect, administer or enforce a transaction requested by
the holder of the license or identification card. (Prior Printer Number:
340)
|
| Companions: |
SB 622 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P0340 P1355 |
| Bill History: |
02-01-11 S Filed 02-01-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Communications and Technology 05-11-11 S Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room 8E-A, East ...Senate Communications and Technology 05-11-11 S Public hearing held in committee Senate Communications and Technology 06-15-11 S Meeting set for 9:30 a.m., Room 8E-A, East ...Senate Communications and Technology 06-15-11 S Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Communications and Technology 06-15-11 S Reported as amended Senate Communications and Technology 06-15-11 S First consideration 06-23-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-23-11 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations |
| SB 356 |
Kitchen |
Act providing for biometric protection and for penalties. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 1356) The Right to Body Data Privacy Act provides for biometric
protection by stating it is unlawful for any government agency to deny to
any individual any right, benefit or privilege provided by law because of
the individual's refusal to disclose the individual's biometric data. The
bill provides for exceptions and penalties. (Prior Printer Number: 341)
|
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P0341 P1356 |
| Bill History: |
02-01-11 S Filed 02-01-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Communications and Technology 05-11-11 S Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room 8E-A, East ...Senate Communications and Technology 05-11-11 S Public hearing held in committee Senate Communications and Technology 06-15-11 S Meeting set for 9:30 a.m., Room 8E-A, East ...Senate Communications and Technology 06-15-11 S Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Communications and Technology 06-15-11 S Reported as amended Senate Communications and Technology 06-15-11 S First consideration 06-23-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-23-11 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations |
| SB 397 |
White, M |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary & Judicial Procedure), in post-trial matters, prohibiting the imposition of the death sentence in cases of mental retardation. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 380) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) prohibiting the imposition of the death sentence in cases of mental retardation. The bill adds that to be eligible for relief under this subchapter, the petitioner must plead and prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the conviction or sentence resulted from the existence of mental retardation as defined in section 9711(q) (relating to sentencing procedure for murder of the first degree). Any petition under this subchapter, including a second or subsequent petition, would be filed within one year of the date the judgment becomes final, unless the petition alleges and the petitioner proves that the petitioner claims he is a person with mental retardation. Upon a finding that evidence has been presented that is sufficient to establish that the petitioner is a person with mental retardation the court would direct that the sentence of death be vacated and that the defendant be sentenced to life imprisonment. |
| Companions: |
SB 628 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P0380 |
| Bill History: |
02-04-11 S Filed 02-04-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary 09-27-11 S Meeting set for 11:30 a.m., Room 8E-B, East...Senate Judiciary 09-27-11 S Voted favorably from committee on Senate Judiciary 09-27-11 S Reported as committed from Senate Judiciary 09-27-11 S First consideration 10-17-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 10-17-11 S Second consideration 10-18-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 10-18-11 S Laid out for discussion 10-18-11 S Third consideration 10-18-11 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 43/N: 7) 10-19-11 H Received in the House and referred to House Judiciary |
| SB 423 |
Leach |
Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) prohibiting use of the death penalty. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 411) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) to prohibit the use of the death penalty in criminal proceedings and to allow a life sentence in cases of murder of the second degree. |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P0411 |
| Bill History: |
02-07-11 S Filed 02-07-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary |
| SB 579 |
Ferlo |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) providing for wrongful conviction and imprisonment. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 588) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) providing for wrongful conviction and imprisonment by adding a subchapter affording claims for wrongful conviction and imprisonment, allowing any person wrongly convicted and imprisoned to present a claim against the state in the court of common pleas. A claimant must be able to prove he was wrongly convicted and served at least any part of the sentence imparted. If the court finds the claimant was indeed wrongfully convicted and imprisoned, it may award damages of no less than $50,000 for each year of incarceration, with an additional $50,000 for each year served on death row, unlimited by any civil lawsuit caps or taxes. The statute of limitations for this legislation will be a period of three years after the grant of a pardon or satisfaction of the requirements for eligibility. |
| Companions: |
SB 449 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P0588 |
| Bill History: |
02-18-11 S Filed 02-18-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary |
| SB 580 |
Ferlo |
Act providing for improvement of accuracy of eyewitness identifications. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 589) Act providing for improvement of accuracy of eyewitness identifications. The bill specifies each municipal police department as well as the Pennsylvania State Police will adopt procedures regarding the conducting of photo and live lineups that comply with particular requirements. When practicable, the investigator conducting the lineup will not be aware of who in the lineup may be suspected. When this is not practicable, the lineup will be presented simultaneously. The eyewitness will be instructed that the perpetrator may not be among those in the lineup, and that he should not feel compelled to make a positive identification. At least five fillers will be included in a photo lineup and at least four in a live lineup, in addition to the suspect. The bill stipulates that if these and various other provisions are not followed, it will be considered evidence to adjudicate motions to suppress eyewitness identification, and may render inadmissible any claims of positive eyewitness identification. When evidence of a failure to comply with the provisions is presented at trial, the legislation specifies the jury will be instructed it may consider evidence of noncompliance when determining the reliability of eyewitness identifications. |
| Companions: |
SB 447 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P0589 |
| Bill History: |
02-18-11 S Filed 02-18-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary |
| SB 637 |
Ward |
Amends Title 62 (Procurement), in contracts for public works, providing for verification of employment eligibility of all employees for purposes of wage reporting & employment eligibility; and prescribing penalties. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 1745) Amends Title 62 (Procurement), in contracts for public works,
adding a subchapter requiring verification of the employment eligibility of
all employees for purposes of wage reporting and employment eligibility in
certain public works projects as a precondition of being awarded a
contract. The bill prescribes penalties. (Prior Printer Number: 645, 992,
1242)
|
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0645 P0992 P1242 P1745 |
| Bill History: |
02-24-11 S Filed 02-24-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Government 04-06-11 S Meeting set for 10:30 a.m., Room 156 Main C...Senate State Government 04-06-11 S Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate State Government 04-06-11 S Reported as amended Senate State Government 04-06-11 S First consideration 05-04-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 05-04-11 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations 05-04-11 S Discussed in Press Conference 05-09-11 S Meeting set for Off the Floor, Rules Commit...Senate Appropriations 05-09-11 S Voted favorably from committee on Senate Appropriations 05-09-11 S Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations 05-11-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 05-11-11 S Second consideration 05-23-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 05-23-11 S Laid out for discussion 05-23-11 S 1 Floor amendment(s) adopted 05-23-11 S Over in Senate 05-24-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 05-24-11 S Laid out for discussion 05-24-11 S Third consideration 05-24-11 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 42/N: 7) 06-02-11 H Received in the House and referred to House Labor and Industry 10-03-11 H Meeting set for 11:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Labor and Industry 10-03-11 H Passed over in committee House Labor and Industry 10-04-11 H Meeting set for 10:45 a.m., Room 245 Main C...House Labor and Industry 10-04-11 H Voted from committee with request to re-ref...House Labor and Industry Government Industry 10-04-11 H Reported with request to re-refer to House ...House Labor and Industry 10-04-11 H Rereferred to House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-18-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 10-18-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 10-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 10-25-11 H Passed over in committee House State Government 11-01-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House State Government 11-01-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House State Government 11-01-11 H Reported as amended House State Government 11-01-11 H First consideration 11-01-11 H Laid on the table 12-16-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 12-16-11 H Removed from the table 12-16-11 H Laid on the table 02-06-12 H Set on the Tabled Calendar |
| SB 719 |
Wozniak |
Amends the Public Welfare Code providing for the screening for illegal drug use by certain applicants for assistance. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 703) Amends the Public Welfare Code adding language providing the Department of Public Welfare shall develop and implement a drug test and drug retest program approved by the Department of Health to screen applicants for and recipients of cash assistance benefits. Further provides each applicant or recipient 18 years of age or older but under 65 years of age must meet these requirements. The bill provides for the department's responsibilities under these provisions. Also provides for denial of assistance for failing a drug test or retest. |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0703 |
| Bill History: |
02-28-11 S Filed 02-28-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Public Health and Welfare |
| SB 732 |
Vance |
Amends the Health Care Facilities Act further providing for definitions, for licensure, for application for license, for issuance of license and for inspections. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 1851) Amends the Health Care Facilities Act requiring the licensure of
abortion facilities. An application for licensure must be accompanied by a
$250 fee. The department shall apply the same fire and safety standards;
personnel and equipment requirements; and quality assurance procedures to
abortion facilities that are presently applied to comprehensive
freestanding ambulatory surgical facilities. Also, an abortion facility
must demonstrate that it is in compliance with the requirements of 18
Pa.C.S. Ch. 32 (relating to abortion) and such regulations promulgated
thereunder. Also repeals the definition of "abortion facility" from the
Mcare Act. Allows abortion facilities that only use local anesthesia to
register as a class A facility under the ambulatory surgical regulations.
Further provides for definitions and makes editorial changes. (Prior
Printer Number: 738, 1177, 1185, 1310, 1326, 1443)
|
| Position: | Neutral |
| Printer Number(s): | P0738 P1177 P1185 P1310 P1326 P1443 P1851 |
| Bill History: |
03-02-11 S Filed 03-02-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Public Health and Welfare 04-13-11 S Public hearing held in committee Senate Public Health and Welfare 05-04-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 461 Main C...Senate Public Health and Welfare 05-04-11 S Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Public Health and Welfare 05-04-11 S Reported as amended Senate Public Health and Welfare 05-04-11 S First consideration 05-04-11 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations 05-09-11 S Meeting set for Off the Floor, Rules Commit...Senate Appropriations 05-09-11 S Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Appropriations 05-09-11 S Reported as amended Senate Appropriations 05-11-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 05-11-11 S Second consideration 05-23-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 05-19-11 S Discussed in conference call with reproductive rights advocates 06-08-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-08-11 S Laid out for discussion 06-08-11 S 2 Floor amendment(s) adopted 06-08-11 S Over in Senate 06-13-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-13-11 S Laid out for discussion 06-13-11 S 1 Floor amendment(s) adopted 06-13-11 S Over in Senate 06-14-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-14-11 S Laid out for discussion 06-14-11 S Third consideration 06-14-11 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 38/N: 12) 06-15-11 H Received in the House and referred to House Health 06-27-11 H Meeting set for 9:30 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis...House Health 06-27-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House Health 06-27-11 H Reported as amended House Health 06-27-11 H First consideration 06-27-11 H Laid on the table 06-28-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 06-28-11 H Removed from the table 09-26-11 H Set on the House Calendar 09-26-11 H Press Conference Held 09-27-11 H Set on the House Calendar 09-27-11 H Press Confernce Held 10-24-11 H Set on the House Calendar 10-20-11 H Discussed in teleconference 10-31-11 H Set on the House Calendar 10-31-11 H Laid on the table 10-31-11 H Removed from the table 12-12-11 H Set on the House Calendar 12-12-11 H Laid out for discussion 12-12-11 H 1 Floor amendment(s) adopted 12-12-11 H Over in House 12-12-11 H Laid out for discussion 12-12-11 H Second consideration 12-12-11 H Over in House 12-12-11 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 12-13-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room 140 Mai...House Appropriations 12-13-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Appropriations 12-13-11 H Discussed at Press Conference 12-13-11 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 12-13-11 H Set on the House Calendar 12-13-11 H Laid out for discussion 12-13-11 H Over in House 12-13-11 H Laid out for discussion 12-13-11 H Third consideration 12-13-11 H Laid out for discussion 12-13-11 H Turzai motion to proceed under Rule 24 to the Third & Final fdocs/billinfo/bill_votes.cfm?syear=2011&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=00732" target="Email">(Vote: Y:149/N: 46) Consideration of SB 732 fdocs/billinfo/bill_votes.cfm?syear=2011&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=00732" target="Email">(Vote: Y:149/N: 46) 12-13-11 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:151/N: 44) 12-13-11 S Received as amended in Senate and rereferred Senate Rules and Executive Nominations 12-14-11 S Meeting set for Off the Floor, Rules Commit...Senate Rules and Executive Nominations 12-14-11 S Reported as committed from Senate Rules and Executive Nominations 12-14-11 S Re-reported on concurrence as committed Senate Rules and Executive Nominations 12-14-11 S Laid out for discussion 12-14-11 S Senate concurred in House amendments (Vote: Y: 32/N: 18) 12-14-11 H Signed in the House 12-14-11 S Signed in the Senate 12-15-11 G In the hands of the Governor 12-25-11 G Last day for Governor's action 12-22-11 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 122 ) |
| SB 737 |
Rafferty |
Act providing for a memorandum of understanding between the Commonwealth and the United States Department of Justice or Department of Homeland Security. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 750) The Security and Immigration Compliance Act provides for a memorandum of understanding between the Commonwealth and the United States Department of Justice or Department of Homeland Security concerning the enforcement of Federal immigration and customs laws, detention and removals and investigations in Pennsylvania. The bill provides for training of law enforcement officers as designated by PSP. |
| Companions: |
SB 723 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0750 |
| Bill History: |
03-04-11 S Filed 03-04-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Law and Justice |
| SB 775 |
Pileggi |
Amends Title 44 (Law & Justice), in DNA data & testing, further providing for policy, definitions, DNA Data Base, FBI compatibility w/ DNA samples, collections, transmissions, procedures, analysis, data base exchange & severability. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 1826) Amends Title 44 (Law and Justice), in DNA data and testing,
further providing for policy, for definitions, for State DNA Data Base, 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; further providing for DNA
data base exchange and for expungement; and providing for severability. The
legislation would require individuals arrested for certain serious crimes
to submit DNA samples and authorizes the State Police to use modified DNA
searches to assist investigators in identifying unknown crime-scene DNA
profiles that contain enough common characteristics to indicate that the
source of the crime-scene profile could be a close relative of an offender
whose profile is already in the database, according to Senator Pileggi's
office. Provides for post-arrest collection procedure, certain offense for
which DNA must be taken, and when to allow other law enforcement agencies
to perform a DNA search of the database. Further provides for expungement.
(Prior Printer Number: 863, 1602)
|
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P0863 P1602 P1826 |
| Bill History: |
03-15-11 S Filed 03-15-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary 09-27-11 S Meeting set for 11:30 a.m., Room 8E-B, East...Senate Judiciary 09-27-11 S Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Judiciary 09-27-11 S Reported as amended Senate Judiciary 09-27-11 S First consideration 10-19-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 10-19-11 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations 10-31-11 S Meeting set for Off the Floor, Rules Commit...Senate Appropriations 10-31-11 S Voted favorably from committee on Senate Appropriations 10-31-11 S Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations 11-16-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 11-16-11 S Second consideration 12-05-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 12-05-11 S Laid out for discussion 12-05-11 S 1 Floor amendment(s) adopted 12-05-11 S Over in Senate 12-06-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 12-06-11 S Laid out for discussion 12-06-11 S Third consideration 12-06-11 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 42/N: 6) 12-07-11 H Received in the House and referred to House Judiciary |
| SB 815 |
Baker, L |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) further providing for right to counsel. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 833) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) further providing for right to counsel by adding that although a child alleged to be delinquent may appear with counsel at the intake conference conducted by a juvenile probation officer following the submission of a written allegation, counsel is not mandatory at this proceeding. If a party other than a child appears at a hearing without counsel the court shall ascertain whether he knows of his right thereto and to be provided with counsel by the court if applicable. The court may continue the proceeding to enable a party to obtain counsel. Counsel must be provided for a child who appears at a hearing without counsel, and counsel for the child cannot be waived. |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P0833 |
| Bill History: |
03-11-11 S Filed 03-11-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary 04-12-11 S Meeting set for 11:30 a.m., Room 8E-B, East...Senate Judiciary 04-12-11 S Voted favorably from committee on Senate Judiciary 04-12-11 S Reported as committed from Senate Judiciary 04-12-11 S First consideration 05-04-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 05-04-11 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations 05-23-11 S Meeting set for 12:30 p.m., Room 461 Main C...Senate Appropriations 05-23-11 S Voted favorably from committee on Senate Appropriations 05-23-11 S Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations 06-06-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-06-11 S Second consideration 06-08-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-08-11 S Laid out for discussion 06-08-11 S Third consideration 06-08-11 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 49/N: 0) 06-10-11 H Received in the House and referred to House Judiciary 11-22-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Judiciary 11-18-11 H Meeting cancelled for 11/22/11 House Judiciary 12-06-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Judiciary 12-06-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Judiciary 12-06-11 H Reported as committed from House Judiciary 12-06-11 H First consideration 12-06-11 H Laid on the table 02-06-12 H Set on the Tabled Calendar |
| SB 817 |
Baker, L |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in juvenile matters, providing for the use of restraints on children during court proceedings. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 1830) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) providing for
the use of restraints on children during court proceedings by requiring
restraints to be removed prior to the commencement of a court proceeding.
The bill provides for exceptions if the restraints are necessary to prevent
harm to the child or another person; to prevent disruptive courtroom
behavior evidenced by a history of behavior that created potentially
harmful situations or presented substantial risk of physical harm; or to
prevent the child from fleeing the courtroom. (Prior Printer Number: 835,
1042)
|
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P0835 P1042 P1830 |
| Bill History: |
03-11-11 S Filed 03-11-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary 04-12-11 S Meeting set for 11:30 a.m., Room 8E-B, East...Senate Judiciary 04-12-11 S Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Judiciary 04-12-11 S Reported as amended Senate Judiciary 04-12-11 S First consideration 05-04-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 05-04-11 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations 05-23-11 S Meeting set for 12:30 p.m., Room 461 Main C...Senate Appropriations 05-23-11 S Voted favorably from committee on Senate Appropriations 05-23-11 S Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations 06-06-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-06-11 S Second consideration 06-08-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-08-11 S Laid out for discussion 06-08-11 S Third consideration 06-08-11 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 49/N: 0) 06-10-11 H Received in the House and referred to House Judiciary 11-22-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Judiciary 11-18-11 H Meeting cancelled for 11/22/11 House Judiciary 12-06-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Judiciary 12-06-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House Judiciary 12-06-11 H Reported as amended House Judiciary 12-06-11 H First consideration 12-06-11 H Laid on the table 02-06-12 H Set on the Tabled Calendar |
| SB 843 |
Earll |
Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, changing and adding provisions relating to selection of justices and judges. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 861) Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution changing and adding provisions relating to selection of justices and judges. The bill provides for the selection (in lieu of election) of judges of the Superior and Commonwealth Courts and magisterial district judges. Vacancies shall be filled by the governor, with the consent of the Senate. |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P0861 |
| Bill History: |
03-15-11 S Filed 03-15-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary |
| SB 910 |
Farnese |
Amends PA Human Relations Act further providing for title, findings & for right to freedom from discrimination in employment, housing & public accommodation & defining "sexual orientation" & "gender identity or expression". |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 993) Amends the Human Relations Act to prohibit, among other things, discrimination in employment for sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Definitions are also provided. |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P0993 |
| Bill History: |
04-06-11 S Filed 04-06-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Government 04-27-11 S Discussed in press conference |
| SB 1003 |
Leach |
Act providing for the medical use of marijuana; and repealing provisions of law that prohibit and penalize marijuana use. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 1089) The Governor Raymond Shafer Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act authorizes the Department of Health to establish and license privately owned compassion centers, which are facilities where usable marijuana may be dispensed for medical use. The sale of marijuana would be subject to the sales tax. The legislation provides for the medical use of marijuana, prohibits the operation of a motorized vehicle while under the influence of marijuana, and provides for registry identification cards to be issued to qualifying patients. The Secretary of Health shall annually report to the governor and General Assembly regarding the use of medical marijuana. |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P1089 |
| Bill History: |
04-25-11 S Filed 04-25-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Public Health and Welfare |
| SB 1050 |
Browne |
Amends PA Human Relations Act further providing for findings & declaration of policy, for right to freedom from discrimination in employment, housing & public accommodation; defining "sexual orientation" etc. & for exclusiveness of remedy. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 1204) Amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P1204 |
| Bill History: |
05-10-11 S Filed 05-10-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Government |
| SB 1052 |
McIlhinney |
Act providing for the English language as the official language of the Commonwealth. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 1206) The Official Language Act makes English the official language of the Commonwealth. |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P1206 |
| Bill History: |
05-10-11 S Filed 05-10-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Government |
| SB 1198 |
Folmer |
Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses) in abortion, further providing for prohibited acts. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 1480) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in abortion, stipulating any physician performing or inducing an abortion who does not have clinical privileges at a hospital which offers obstetrical or gynecological care located within 30 miles shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor in the third degree. |
| Companions: |
HB 1314 (Identical) |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P1480 |
| Bill History: |
07-21-11 S Filed 07-21-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary |
| SB 1205 |
Greenleaf |
Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses), in other offenses, further providing for drug trafficking sentencing & penalties. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 1487) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in other offenses, to allow a sentencing of less than the mandatory sentence in a drug trafficking case where there would be a substantial injustice, with exceptions. |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P1487 |
| Bill History: |
07-25-11 S Filed 07-25-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary |
| SB 1220 |
Solobay |
Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) further providing for expungement of criminal history record. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 1496) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) adding language allowing an individual who has committed offenses to petition the court for expungement of a criminal record if the crime is a misdemeanor of the third degree and the individual has not been arrested or prosecuted for seven years following the completion of the sentence or judicial supervision. Further provides this would not apply to an individual who has committed an offense punishable by more than one year in prison or has violated sections of the law pertaining to certain forms of assault, sexual deviancy, cruelty to animals, firearms offenses, alcohol offenses, criminal endangerment or any offense requiring the perpetrator to register under Title 42, section 9795. |
| Companions: |
HB 264 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P1496 |
| Bill History: |
08-02-11 S Filed 08-02-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary 09-27-11 S Meeting set for 11:30 a.m., Room 8E-B, East...Senate Judiciary 09-27-11 S Voted favorably from committee on Senate Judiciary 09-27-11 S Reported as committed from Senate Judiciary 09-27-11 S First consideration 10-25-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 10-25-11 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations |
| SB 1378 |
Boscola |
Amends Title 18 providing for residency restrictions for certain offenders. |
| PLS Summary: | (PN 1888) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) to further provide for residency restrictions on certain sexual offenders who must register under Title 42, section 9795.1 where the offense was against a minor. Disallows the offender from establishing a place of residence or living accommodation within 1,000 feet of the real property on which is located any public, private or parochial school, licensed preschool program, certified day-care center, registered family day-care home, public playground recreation center or playground. Further disallows the establishment of a residency or living accommodation within 500 feet of a student bus stop, unless such bus is a public transportation vehicle. Also disallows such persons from being placed in a government facility near such places. Does not apply to owning or real estate in restricted areas or maintaining a residence, so long as certain notices are given to the court where sentencing occurred. Also provides exceptions for certain temporary or permanent accommodations relating to health care. Requires certain notices if a restricted offender is living in a restricted zone. Duties are placed on the board of school directors to identify any restricted person living in a restricted zone and to give notice to parents of such students, law enforcement, and other enumerated persons. A first offense is graded as a misdemeanor of the first degree. Second and subsequent offenses are graded as a felony of the third degree. Immunity for good faith behavior for certain individuals is provided. |
| Position: | Opposed |
| Printer Number(s): | P1888 |
| Bill History: |
01-13-12 S Filed 01-13-12 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary |
| SR 6 |
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Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish a bipartisan task force and an advisory committee to conduct a study of capital punishment in this Commonwealth and to report their findings and recommendations. |
| PLS Summary: |
(PN 1833) Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to
establish a bipartisan task force and an advisory committee in
collaboration with the Justice Center for Research at Penn State to conduct
a study of capital punishment in this Commonwealth and to report their
findings and recommendations. (Prior Printer Number: 131)
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| Position: | Support |
| Printer Number(s): | P0131 P1833 |
| Bill History: |
01-12-11 S Filed 01-12-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary 12-06-11 S Meeting set for 11:30 a.m., Room 8E-B, East...Senate Judiciary 12-06-11 S Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Judiciary 12-06-11 S Reported as amended Senate Judiciary 12-14-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 12-14-11 S Laid out for discussion 12-14-11 S Adopted (Vote: Y: 38/N: 12) 12-20-11 G Transmitted as directed |