| HB 1 | Schroder | (PN 217) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) repealing previous provisions for comparative negligence and adding new language for (1) Apportionment of responsibility among certain nonparties and effect; (2) Recovery against joint defendant; contribution; (3) Off-road vehicle riding; and (4) Downhill skiing. |
| Companions: |
HB 525 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Printer Number(s): | P0217 |
| Bill History: |
01-27-11 H Filed 01-27-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary 03-29-11 H Hearing set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House Judiciary 03-28-11 H Discussed at End Lawsuit Abuse Press Conference 03-29-11 H Public hearing held in committee House Judiciary 04-04-11 H Meeting set for 11:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Judiciary 04-04-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Judiciary 04-04-11 H Reported as committed from House Judiciary 04-04-11 H First consideration 04-04-11 H Laid on the table 04-05-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 04-05-11 H Removed from the table 04-06-11 H Set on the House Calendar 04-06-11 H Laid out for discussion 04-06-11 H Dermody motions to table HB 1 04-06-11 H McGeehan motion to adjourn until April 11, 2011 04-06-11 H Killion motions to move to the previous question fdocs/billinfo/bill_votes.cfm?syear=2011&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=00001" target="Email">(Vote: Y:109/N: 89) 04-06-11 H Second consideration 04-06-11 H Over in House 04-06-11 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 04-11-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Appropriations 04-11-11 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 04-11-11 H Set on the House Calendar 04-11-11 H Laid out for discussion 04-11-11 H Third consideration 04-11-11 H B. Boyle motion to recommit bill to Judiciary Committee 04-11-11 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:112/N: 88) 04-13-11 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary 06-22-11 S Discussed in Committee House Judiciary |
| HB 36 | Everett | (PN 316) Amends the Public School Code, in grounds and buildings, in charter schools, in education empowerment, in Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, and in State System of Higher Education, to allow for a single contract or several contracts to be used for capital projects. Also the bill notes the Separations Act shall not apply to these sections. |
| Companions: |
HB 2073 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Printer Number(s): | P0316 |
| Bill History: |
01-31-11 H Filed 02-01-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Education |
| HB 54 | Scavello | (PN 25) The Historic Preservation Incentive Grant Act establishes the Historic Preservation Incentive Grant Program within the Department of Community and Economic Development to provide grants to owners of eligible properties located within the state that undertake eligible building improvements. Applications for grants and review and certification by the commission are provided for under the bill. At least 31% of the funds would have to be reserved for eligible residential applicants. If reserved funds are more than are needed to satisfy the total amount of such grants awarded in any year, the department may utilize the excess funds for grants to successful commercial applicants. Priorities can be given to properties located in Elm Street areas, Main Street communities, enterprise zones and in local government historic districts. |
| Companions: |
HB 1306 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Printer Number(s): | P0025 |
| Bill History: |
01-11-11 H Filed 01-19-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Tourism and Recreational Development |
| HB 179 | Miller | (PN 122) The Energy Efficiency in State Government Buildings Act provides for a 30 percent reduction in energy use in State buildings by 2015, for energy efficiency and for increased efficiency in the state motor vehicle fleet and for other energy efficiency and procurement. The Interagency Task Force on Energy is established to encourage a diverse supply of energy, promote energy efficiency and conservation, coordinate state agency actions, and identify opportunities for state agencies to lead by example. The bill provides for recognition of efforts to improve State energy efficiency and for annual reporting to the House and Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committees. |
| Companions: |
SB 784 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Printer Number(s): | P0122 |
| Bill History: |
01-21-11 H Filed 01-24-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Resources and Energy 03-07-11 H Discussed in Environmental Issues Forum Joint Legislative Conservation Committee |
| HB 190 | Tallman | (PN 132) Amends the Public School Code, in education empowerment, further providing for mandate waiver program by adding that a school district receiving a mandate waiver of the provisions of section 751 regarding separation of contracts shall be granted such waiver under the condition that the school district shall solicit bids for the school construction project both as a single-prime contractor construction project and a multiple-prime contractor construction project that complies with the provisions of section 751. The department shall collect and analyze the bids submitted and report its findings regarding the potential costs or savings of mandate waivers of the provisions of section 751 within three years. |
| Companions: |
HB 1986 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Printer Number(s): | P0132 |
| Bill History: |
01-24-11 H Filed 01-24-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Education |
| HB 193 | Harper |
(PN 3006) The High-Performance, State Buildings Standards Act provides for
the creation of high-performance building standards. All building projects
or a renovation that is larger than 20,000 gross square feet and at least
90 percent total square feet of a building in facilities owned by a
Commonwealth agency shall meet or exceed the prescribed level of
achievement under the high-performance building standard outlined in the
legislation. The Department of General Services shall promulgate rules and
regulations for compliance and shall report annually to the legislature.
(Prior Printer Number: 135, 2834)
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| Printer Number(s): | P0135 P2834 P3006 |
| Bill History: |
01-24-11 H Filed 01-24-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Resources and Energy 03-07-11 H Discussed in Environmental Issues Forum Joint Legislative Conservation Committee 03-16-11 H Discussed in Budget Hearing - DEP House Appropriations 11-22-11 H Meeting set for 9:30 a.m., Room 39, East Wing House Environmental Resources and Energy 11-17-11 H Meeting cancelled for 11/22/11 House Environmental Resources and Energy 12-07-11 H Meeting set for 9:15 a.m., Room 60, East Wing House Environmental Resources and Energy 12-07-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House Environmental Resources and Energy 12-07-11 H Reported as amended House Environmental Resources and Energy 12-07-11 H First consideration 12-07-11 H Laid on the table 01-17-12 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 01-17-12 H Removed from the table 01-24-12 H Set on the House Calendar 01-24-12 H Laid out for discussion 01-24-12 H 1 Floor amendment(s) adopted 01-24-12 H Second consideration 01-24-12 H Over in House 01-24-12 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 01-25-12 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room 140 Mai...House Appropriations 01-25-12 H Voted favorably from committee on House Appropriations 01-25-12 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 01-25-12 H Set on the House Calendar 01-25-12 H Laid out for discussion 01-25-12 H Third consideration 01-25-12 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:170/N: 18) 02-01-12 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Environmental Resources and Energy |
| HB 257 | Grove |
(PN 1447) Amends the Public School Code further providing for acquisition
of buildings, stipulating that approval of the Department of Education for
school buildings and playgrounds on any school construction project shall
not be required where state reimbursement is not requested.
(Prior Printer Number: 208)
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| Companions: |
HB 1920 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Printer Number(s): | P0208 P1447 |
| Bill History: |
01-25-11 H Filed 01-26-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Education 03-03-11 H Discussed in public hearing House Education 04-06-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House Education 04-06-11 H Reported as amended House Education 04-06-11 H First consideration 04-06-11 H Laid on the table 04-27-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 04-27-11 H Removed from the table 05-02-11 H Set on the House Calendar 05-02-11 H Laid out for discussion 05-02-11 H Second consideration 05-02-11 H Over in House 05-02-11 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 05-23-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room 140 Mai...House Appropriations 05-23-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Appropriations 05-23-11 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 05-23-11 H Set on the House Calendar 05-23-11 H Third consideration 05-23-11 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:199/N: 0) 06-03-11 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Education |
| HB 258 | Grove | (PN 209) Amends the Public School Code providing for the establishment of a central clearinghouse of prototypical school facility designs for access by school entities. The Department of Education must review and evaluate submitted plans for inclusion in the clearinghouse using certain standards. The bill requires the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee after the fifth year of operation to conduct a study of the department's program to determine the savings incurred by school entities that have participated in the program. |
| Companions: |
HB 2396 (Refiled from 09R Session) SB 645 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Printer Number(s): | P0209 |
| Bill History: |
01-25-11 H Filed 01-26-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Education |
| HB 283 | Keller, M |
(PN 2728) Amends the Separations Act by increasing the minimum bid
requirement from $4,000 to $90,000. The legislation provides for the annual
adjustment by the Department of Labor and Industry of these amounts based
on the Consumer Price Index for urban consumer is Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
Maryland, and Delaware. (Prior Printer Number: 236)
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| Companions: |
HB 1016 (Refiled from 09R Session) SB 330 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Printer Number(s): | P0236 P2728 |
| Bill History: |
01-26-11 H Filed 01-27-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs 04-06-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., Room 39, East Wing House Urban Affairs 04-06-11 H Voted from committee with request to re-ref...House Urban Affairs Industry irs 04-06-11 H Reported with request to re-refer to Labor ...House Urban Affairs 04-06-11 H Rereferred to House Labor and Industry 10-24-11 H Meeting set for 11:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Labor and Industry 10-21-11 H Meeting cancelled for 10/24/11 House Labor and Industry 10-31-11 H Meeting cancelled for 10/31/11 House Labor and Industry 11-14-11 H Meeting set for 12:00 p.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Labor and Industry 11-14-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House Labor and Industry 11-14-11 H Reported as amended House Labor and Industry 11-14-11 H First consideration 11-14-11 H Laid on the table 01-03-12 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 01-03-12 H Removed from the table 01-03-12 H Laid on the table 02-06-12 H Set on the Tabled Calendar |
| HB 295 | Freeman | (PN 248) Amends the Main Street Act further providing for the duration of grants by adding that basic grants may be approved for an additional period of five years. |
| Companions: |
HB 102 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Printer Number(s): | P0248 |
| Bill History: |
01-26-11 H Filed 01-27-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government 03-01-11 H Meeting set for 9:15 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House Local Government 03-01-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Local Government 03-01-11 H Reported as committed from House Local Government 03-01-11 H First consideration 03-01-11 H Laid on the table 03-09-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 03-09-11 H Removed from the table 04-04-11 H Set on the House Calendar 04-04-11 H Second consideration 04-04-11 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 04-05-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Appropriations 04-05-11 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 04-06-11 H Set on the House Calendar 04-06-11 H Laid out for discussion 04-06-11 H Third consideration 04-06-11 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:193/N: 2) 04-13-11 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Dev |
| HB 350 | Sonney | (PN 305) Amends the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act amending section 501 pertaining to administration and enforcement providing the act may be administered and enforced by municipalities by the retention of three or more construction code officials or third-party agencies to act on behalf of the municipality. Also adds a subsection providing for fee limitations. |
| Companions: |
HB 1574 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Printer Number(s): | P0305 |
| Bill History: |
01-28-11 H Filed 01-31-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry |
| HB 377 | Everett |
(PN 1520) Amends the Pennsylvania Construction Code adding that the act
shall not apply to industrialized housing, with the exception that any
model code enacted pursuant to the Industrialized Housing Act shall not
include code provisions specifically omitted from adoption pursuant to this
act. Additionally, the bill states log walls with a minimum average wall
thickness of five inches or greater which comply with the International
Code Council Standard on the Design and Construction of Log Structures, ICC
400-2007, shall be permitted in residential buildings if they meet certain
enumerated standards. Section R501.3 of the 2012 International Residential
Code shall be part of the Uniform Construction Code. This subsection shall
apply to construction under which the permit applicant opts to not apply
the automatic sprinkler requirement. Also provides exceptions for homes
built during the interim period of non-applicability and for information to
be given to homeowners who opt out. Duties of the Uniform Commercial Code
Review and Advisory Council are provided for along with the duties of the
department are also provided for. (Prior Printer Number: 310, 884, 1441)
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| Printer Number(s): | P0310 P0884 P1441 P1520 |
| Bill History: |
01-31-11 H Filed 01-31-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry 02-08-11 H Discussed at press conference by Senator Solobay 02-28-11 H Meeting set for 11:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House Labor and Industry 02-28-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House Labor and Industry 03-01-11 H Reported as amended House Labor and Industry 03-01-11 H First consideration 03-01-11 H Laid on the table 03-01-11 H Removed from the table 03-02-11 H Set on the House Calendar 03-02-11 H Laid out for discussion 03-02-11 H Second consideration 03-02-11 H Over in House 03-02-11 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 03-07-11 H Meeting set for 12:45 p.m., Room 140 Main C...House Appropriations 03-07-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Appropriations 03-07-11 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 03-07-11 H Set on the House Calendar 03-07-11 H Laid out for discussion 03-07-11 H Third consideration 03-07-11 H Rep. W. Keller motion to recommit bill to Labor & Industry Committee failed 58-134 03-07-11 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:154/N: 39) 03-11-11 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Labor and Industry 03-23-11 S Discussed in public hearing House Labor and Industry 04-06-11 S Meeting set for 9:30 a.m., Room 156 Main Ca...Senate Labor and Industry 04-06-11 S Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Labor and Industry 04-06-11 S Reported as amended Senate Labor and Industry 04-06-11 S First consideration 04-11-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 04-11-11 S Second consideration 04-11-11 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations 04-11-11 S Meeting set for Off the Floor, Rules Commit...Senate Appropriations 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 Third consideration 04-12-11 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 33/N: 17) 04-13-11 H Received as amended in House and rereferred House Rules 04-13-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Rules 04-13-11 H Reported as committed from House Rules 04-13-11 H Set on the House Calendar 04-13-11 H Laid out for discussion 04-13-11 H Rep. Freeman motion to table HB 377 04-13-11 H Rep. Sturla motions HB 377 is unconstitutional under the fdocs/billinfo/bill_votes.cfm?syear=2011&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=00377" target="Email">(Vote: Y:123/N: 74) single subject clause fdocs/billinfo/bill_votes.cfm?syear=2011&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=00377" target="Email">(Vote: Y:123/N: 74) 04-13-11 H House concurred in Senate amendments (Vote: Y:129/N: 68) 04-13-11 H Signed in the House 04-20-11 S Signed in the Senate 04-20-11 G In the hands of the Governor 04-30-11 G Last day for Governor's action 04-25-11 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 1 ) |
| HB 490 | Smith, M | (PN 445) Amends the Tax Reform Code establishing a green tax roof credit of up to $100,000 in any fiscal year. "Green roof" is defined as an addition to a roof that supports living vegetation and includes a synthetic, high-quality waterproof membrane, drainage layer, soil layer and lightweight medium plants. The credit would be available to individuals and businesses that provide the Department of Revenue with certain required information. A business or individual that has received and taken the credit must repay the credit to the Commonwealth if it fails to maintain the green roof in accordance with the provisions of the commitment agreement. |
| Companions: |
HB 447 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Printer Number(s): | P0445 |
| Bill History: |
02-03-11 H Filed 02-04-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance 03-07-11 H Discussed in Environmental Issues Forum Joint Legislative Conservation Committee 01-18-12 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 39, East W...House Finance 01-18-12 H Voted favorably from committee on House Finance 01-18-12 H Reported as committed from House Finance 01-18-12 H First consideration 01-18-12 H Laid on the table 02-06-12 H Set on the Tabled Calendar |
| HB 491 | Smith, M | (PN 446) Amends the Tax Reform Code establishing the High-Performance Buildings Tax Credit to a taxpayer, whether owner or tenant, for either the construction of a high- performance building or the rehabilitation of a building which is not a high-performance building into a high-performance building. The total tax credit that is available to a taxpayer for a single eligible project shall be distributed in four equal amounts over four years. The amount shall be based on the number of gross square feet of floor space in the eligible building, that building's achievement of an appropriate standard and the tier of achievement earned. In addition, no building may receive a tax credit unless it has earned achievement at or above the Tier I level. All the approved projects shall receive a base tax credit of $35,000 plus an additional tax credit based on a formula outlined in the legislation. The Department of Revenue shall annually report to the House and Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committees on the credit. |
| Printer Number(s): | P0446 |
| Bill History: |
02-03-11 H Filed 02-04-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance 03-07-11 H Discussed in Environmental Issues Forum Joint Legislative Conservation Committee |
| HB 521 | Pickett | (PN 488) Amends the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act to continue use of the International Residential Code where the owner provides lodging, for compensation, for fewer than three individuals. |
| Companions: |
HB 2094 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Printer Number(s): | P0488 |
| Bill History: |
02-07-11 H Filed 02-08-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry |
| HB 547 | Petri | (PN 514) Amends the Alternative Fuels Incentive Act providing for state government energy efficiency. The bill calls for a reduction of the Commonwealth's overall use of petroleum-based heating and transportation-based fuels by 15% from the usage levels existing on June 30, 2008, by December 31, 2015. The bill requires the Department of General Services to establish an energy efficiency program for all state buildings, as well as for the state motor vehicle fleet. |
| Printer Number(s): | P0514 |
| Bill History: |
02-08-11 H Filed 02-08-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Resources and Energy |
| HB 571 | Benninghoff | (PN 548) Amends Titles 53 (Municipalities) & 68 (Real & Personal Property), in miscellaneous provisions, providing for limitations on municipal powers; and, in creation, alteration and termination of planned communities, providing for alterations for energy conservation. In Title 53, the bill states a property owner may not be denied permission to install energy-efficient doors or windows on a building by any local public agency granted the power or right to control or regulate alteration of property with respect to residential dwellings or real property. A local public agency may require that energy-efficient doors and windows meet size and shape design requirements for properties in historic districts. A local public agency is prohibited from denying installation of energy-efficient doors and windows based solely on the materials used in the manufacture of the doors and windows. Title 68 is amended to state a unit owner may install energy-efficient doors or windows in a unit, provided that the doors or windows are aesthetically similar in size and shape to those approved under the declaration or bylaws. Any requirement that doors or windows be aesthetically similar in size and shape shall not limit the materials used in their construction. |
| Printer Number(s): | P0548 |
| Bill History: |
02-08-11 H Filed 02-09-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government |
| HB 646 | Harper | (PN 647) Amends "An act empowering the General Counsel or his designee to issue subpoenas for certain licensing board activities; providing for hearing examiners in the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs; providing additional powers to the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs; and further providing for civil penalties and license suspension," to provide a definition for "expunge" or "expungement" and to provide the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs the power to expunge a record based upon certain enumerated conditions. |
| Printer Number(s): | P0647 |
| Bill History: |
02-14-11 H Filed 02-14-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Professional Licensure 05-03-11 H Hearing set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House Professional Licensure 05-03-11 H Public hearing held in committee House Professional Licensure |
| HB 709 | Kampf | (PN 723) Amends the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act further providing for definitions; and providing for school district options. The definition of the term "public body" would include any political subdivision except a school district or an authority, agency or instrumentality established by one or more school districts. The bill would also provide for school district option to be a public body. |
| Printer Number(s): | P0723 |
| Bill History: |
02-15-11 H Filed 02-16-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry 08-24-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House Labor and Industry 08-16-11 H Meeting cancelled for 08/24/11 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 Voted favorably from committee on House Labor and Industry 10-03-11 H Reported as committed from House Labor and Industry 10-03-11 H First consideration 10-03-11 H Laid on the table 10-05-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 10-05-11 H Discussed in press conference 11-16-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 11-16-11 H Removed from the table 11-16-11 H Laid on the table 02-06-12 H Set on the Tabled Calendar |
| HB 725 | Oberlander | (PN 738) Amends Pennsylvania Construction Code Act requiring the Uniform Construction Code Review and Advisory Council to review the new and amended provisions in the latest International Code Council code, to conduct the review process by holding at least six public hearings throughout the Commonwealth as outlined in the legislation and to submit a report to the Secretary of Labor & Industry. Adds four individuals to the council. Further provides for a $2 fee on each construction or building permit issued under the act and establishes the Uniform Construction Code Review and Advisory Council Support Account with the State Treasury. Adds language pertaining to the duties of the department. Repeals the code's sprinkler mandate for all newly constructed single family and duplex homes. Allows log home builders to follow alternative energy standards and implements a provision to protect the underside of floors from fire damage. Also adds language pertaining to wall bracing, range hood and dryer duct length. |
| Printer Number(s): | P0738 |
| Bill History: |
02-16-11 H Filed 02-16-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry 03-23-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room 418 Main Ca...House Labor and Industry 03-23-11 H Public hearing held in committee House Labor and Industry |
| HB 1021 | Krieger |
(PN 1751) Amends Title 62 (Procurement) further providing for sole source
procurement by adding stipulations that shall apply in the case of legal
services procured when the services are to be provided by attorneys or
litigation consultants selected by the Office of General Counsel, the
Office of Attorney General, the Department of the Auditor General or the
Treasury Department in which the attorneys or litigation consultants will
be compensated on a contingent fee basis. The bill also requires agencies
to solicit proposals through an RFP when the need for certain services
stipulated in the bill arises and the disclosure of the method of
compensation. The bill outlines the selection procedures with respect to
reporting requirements when contingent fee compensation is utilized. (Prior
Printer Number: 1110, 1744)
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| Printer Number(s): | P1110 P1744 P1751 |
| Bill History: |
03-09-11 H Filed 03-14-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government 04-13-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 60, East W...House State Government 04-13-11 H Informational meeting held House State Government 04-26-11 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, I...House State Government 04-25-11 H Meeting cancelled for 04/26/11 House State Government 05-03-11 H Meeting set for 9:30 a.m., Room B31 Main Ca...House State Government 05-03-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House State Government 05-03-11 H Reported as amended House State Government 05-03-11 H First consideration 05-03-11 H Laid on the table 05-04-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 05-04-11 H Corrective reprint 05-24-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 05-24-11 H Removed from the table 06-06-11 H Set on the House Calendar 06-06-11 H Laid out for discussion 06-06-11 H Second consideration 06-06-11 H Over in House 06-06-11 H Rereferred to House Appropriations 06-07-11 H Meeting set for 10:30 a.m., Room 140 Main C...House Appropriations 06-07-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Appropriations 06-07-11 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 06-07-11 H Set on the House Calendar 06-07-11 H Laid out for discussion 06-07-11 H Third consideration 06-07-11 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:197/N: 0) 06-08-11 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate State Government |
| HB 1054 | Mustio |
(PN 1855) Amends Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law
providing a licensee may request exemption from the continuing professional
competency requirements if the licensee lists his occupation as retired and
certifies to the board that he no longer receives any remuneration for
their licensed profession. Further provides if the licensee intends to
return active practice, then the licensee must complete the number of
professional development hours required for each year exempted, not to
exceed the annual requirement for two years. Requires retired licensees to
hold themselves out as such. (Prior Printer Number: 1140)
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| Printer Number(s): | P1140 P1855 |
| Bill History: |
03-14-11 H Filed 03-14-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Professional Licensure 05-11-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House Professional Licensure 05-11-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House Professional Licensure 05-11-11 H Reported as amended House Professional Licensure 05-11-11 H First consideration 05-11-11 H Laid on the table 06-15-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 06-15-11 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 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:199/N: 2) 06-26-11 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Consumer Protection & Prof. Licensure 09-27-11 S Meeting set for 11:00 a.m., Room 461 Main C...Senate Consumer Protection & Prof. Licensure 09-27-11 S Voted favorably from committee on Senate Consumer Protection & Prof. Licensure 09-27-11 S Reported as committed from Senate Consumer Protection & Prof. Licensure 09-27-11 S First consideration 11-14-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 11-14-11 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations |
| HB 1191 | Marsico | (PN 1304) Amends the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act excluding political subdivisions from the act and authorizing a political subdivision or an authority, agency or instrumentality of a political subdivision to elect, by ordinance or resolution, to place itself within the jurisdiction of this act. |
| Printer Number(s): | P1304 |
| Bill History: |
03-24-11 H Filed 03-28-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on 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 Voted favorably from committee on House Labor and Industry 10-03-11 H Reported as committed from House Labor and Industry 10-03-11 H First consideration 10-03-11 H Laid on the table 10-05-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 10-05-11 H Discussed in press conference 11-16-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 11-16-11 H Removed from the table 11-16-11 H Laid on the table 02-06-12 H Set on the Tabled Calendar |
| HB 1271 | Marsico |
(PN 2467) Amends the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act by adding that
"public work" includes maintenance/rehabilitation/reconstruction road
projects on existing alignment in which non-maintenance items exceed
fifteen percent of the total project cost; and "maintenance work" includes
the following actions taken on roads: (1) replacement in kind, or
compliance with current Department of Transportation design criteria and
standards, of guide rails, curbs, pipes, line painting and other related
road equipment; (2) repair of pavement service by laying bituminous
material up to 3.5 inches thick or up to 420 pounds per square yard on
asphalt pavement, cement concrete or other hard surface, including
associated milling, and related work raising existing paved shoulders to
new grade; or patching of cement concrete surface to include joint spalling
and repair work; (3) widening of existing alignment which does not result
in additional lanes or new shoulders; and (4) bridge cleaning, washing,
resurfacing with blacktop, minor non-structural repairs or improvements and
painting except when combined with complete bridge rehabilitation.(Prior
Printer Number: 1455)
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| Companions: |
HB 787 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Printer Number(s): | P1455 P2467 |
| Bill History: |
04-01-11 H Filed 04-06-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry 08-17-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House Labor and Industry 08-17-11 H Public hearing held in committee 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 Voted favorably from committee as amended House Labor and Industry 10-03-11 H Reported as amended House Labor and Industry 10-03-11 H First consideration 10-03-11 H Laid on the table 10-04-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 10-04-11 H Removed from the table 10-05-11 H Set on the House Calendar 10-05-11 H Discussed in press conference 11-17-11 H Set on the House Calendar 11-17-11 H Laid on the table 11-17-11 H Removed from the table 01-23-12 H Set on the House Calendar 01-23-12 H Laid on the table 01-23-12 H Removed from the table 02-06-12 H Set on the House Calendar |
| HB 1277 | Perry | (PN 1456) Repeals the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act. |
| Printer Number(s): | P1456 |
| Bill History: |
04-04-11 H Filed 04-06-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry |
| HB 1326 | Grove | (PN 1505) Amends the Taxpayer Relief Act removing certain provisions of the Act relating to public referendums for approving property tax increases and states a school board may not elect to raise taxes above the rate of inflation without a voter referendum. If the referendum fails, taxes may be raised, but not higher than the rate of inflation. Taxes increased for FY 2011-2012 under a referendum exception higher than the rate of inflation are rescinded. |
| Printer Number(s): | P1505 |
| Bill History: |
04-07-11 H Filed 04-08-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance 05-02-11 H Hearing set for 11:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Finance 05-02-11 H Informational meeting held House Finance 05-10-11 H Meeting set for 9:30 a.m., Room 39, East Wing House Finance 05-10-11 H Voted favorably from committee on House Finance 05-10-11 H Reported as committed from House Finance 05-10-11 H First consideration 05-10-11 H Laid on the table 05-24-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 05-24-11 H Removed from the table 06-25-11 H Set on the House Calendar 06-25-11 H Laid on the table 06-25-11 H Removed from the table 10-03-11 H Set on the House Calendar 10-03-11 H Rereferred to House Rules |
| HB 1329 | Keller, F |
(PN 2468) Amends the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act to increase the
amount in the contract needed to constitute "public work" to $185,000 to be
ajusted according to the consumer price index as published by the US
Department of Labor. (Prior Printer Number: 1508)
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| Printer Number(s): | P1508 P2468 |
| Bill History: |
04-07-11 H Filed 04-08-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on 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 Voted favorably from committee as amended House Labor and Industry 10-03-11 H Reported as amended House Labor and Industry 10-03-11 H First consideration 10-03-11 H Laid on the table 10-05-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 10-05-11 H Discussed in press conference 11-16-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 11-16-11 H Removed from the table 11-16-11 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 1354 | Freeman | (PN 1583) The Historic Preservation Incentive Act establishes the Historic Preservation Incentive Grant Program to provide grants, to the extent funds are available, to owners of eligible properties located that undertake eligible residential building improvements. Priority for the award of grants may be given to properties located in Elm Street areas, Main Street communities, enterprise zones, and local government historic districts. Additionally, the bill provides for a tax credit in the amount of 25 percent of a qualified rehabilitation expenditure for commercial applicants. The legislation outlines the details of each program. The Department of Community and Economic Development may not approve any application unless the Secretary of the Budget determines that enough funds are available for the tax credits in that calendar year |
| Printer Number(s): | P1583 |
| Bill History: |
04-13-11 H Filed 04-20-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government |
| HB 1515 | Clymer | (PN 1837) Amends Public School Code adding a new section providing for adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index and for an annual adjustment of the amounts at which competitive bidding or written or telephonic price quotations are required under the act. Increases the amounts relating to contracts, purchases, and work to be done under contract let on bids. |
| Printer Number(s): | P1837 |
| Bill History: |
05-09-11 H Filed 05-10-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Education |
| HB 1602 | Killion |
(PN 2729) Amends the Mechanics' Lien Law further providing for formal
notice by subcontractor to the prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of
the relevant jurisdiction as condition precedent to beginning construction.
Requires the owner to post a copy of the notice for the duration of the
project. Further provides a subcontractor shall lose the right to a lien
with respect to an improvement to a residential property when the owner has
paid the full contract price to the contractor.. Form of the notice is
provided for and a model notice given. Further provides for priority of
lien. ( Prior Printer Number: 1983)
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| Printer Number(s): | P1983 P2729 |
| Bill History: |
05-25-11 H Filed 05-25-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry 06-06-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Labor and Industry 06-13-11 H Hearing set for 10:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Labor and Industry 06-13-11 H Public hearing held in committee House Labor and Industry 10-24-11 H Meeting set for 11:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Labor and Industry 10-21-11 H Meeting cancelled for 10/24/11 House Labor and Industry 10-31-11 H Meeting cancelled for 10/31/11 House Labor and Industry 11-14-11 H Meeting set for 12:00 p.m., Room 205, Ryan ...House Labor and Industry 11-14-11 H Voted favorably from committee as amended House Labor and Industry 11-14-11 H Reported as amended House Labor and Industry 11-14-11 H First consideration 11-14-11 H Laid on the table 12-13-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 12-13-11 H Removed from the table 02-06-12 H Set on the House Calendar |
| HB 1685 | Bear |
(PN 2469) Amends the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act to place duties on
the Department of Labor and Industry regarding the determination of the
prevailing wage. Requires each type of work be classified and put on a
publicly accessible website. Provides the sources that may be used to
determine classifications and requires the classifications to be used until
project completion. (Prior Printer Number: 2130)
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| Printer Number(s): | P2130 P2469 |
| Bill History: |
06-16-11 H Filed 06-17-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry 08-10-11 H Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Room 205, Ryan O...House Labor and Industry 08-10-11 H Public hearing held in committee 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 Voted favorably from committee as amended House Labor and Industry 10-03-11 H Reported as amended House Labor and Industry 10-03-11 H First consideration 10-03-11 H Laid on the table 10-05-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 10-05-11 H Discussed in press conference 11-16-11 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 11-16-11 H Removed from the table 11-16-11 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 |
| HB 2022 | Peifer | (PN 2078) The Pennsylvania Business Permitting Portal Act establishes the Pennsylvania Business Permitting Portal to provide a single online access point to aid existing and potential business owners in completing the necessary permit applications associated with establishing and operating a business in Pennsylvania. Provides for functions of the portal and requires the Department of Community and Economic Development to work with other agencies to determine whether their permits can be obtained through the portal. Establishes the Pennsylvania Business Permitting Portal Advisory Board and provides for its composition and duties. |
| Printer Number(s): | P2780 |
| Bill History: |
11-16-11 H Filed 11-18-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Commerce 01-23-12 H Meeting set for 11:30 a.m., Room B-31 Main ...House Commerce 01-23-12 H Voted favorably from committee on House Commerce 01-23-12 H Reported as committed from House Commerce 01-23-12 H First consideration 01-23-12 H Laid on the table 01-24-12 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 01-24-12 H Removed from the table 01-25-12 H Set on the House Calendar 01-25-12 H Laid out for discussion 01-25-12 H Second consideration 01-25-12 H Over in House 01-25-12 H Rereferred to House Appropriations |
| HB 2028 | Everett | (PN 2784) Amends Public School Code, in grounds and buildings, to allow work in excess of $10,000 to be done on a single contract. The Separations Act shall not apply. The Board of Trustees and contractors of charter school are not subject to the Separations Act. |
| Printer Number(s): | P2784 |
| Bill History: |
11-17-11 H Filed 11-18-11 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Education |
| SB 61 | Greenleaf | (PN 46) The Municipal Land Bank and Affordable Housing Act authorizes the governing body of a municipality to adopt an ordinance for or for a question to be submitted to the electorate for, the establishment of a land bank program or an affordable housing program funded through all or a portion of taxes on the transfer of real property. Signatures from 5% of the electors from the last gubernatorial election would be required to bring the question before the electors of the municipality. Money from the Land Bank Fund would be used for the acquisition and maintenance of open-space land and interests in open-space land in the municipality. Two independent appraisals would be required prior to the purchase of the land and all land would be for public purposes. Money from the Affordable Housing Fund would be used for making grants to nonprofit organizations, housing authorities and redevelopment authorities for affordable housing purposes. The governing body of the municipality would be required to give public notice for meetings where a final action on a grant from the Affordable Housing Fund or a final action on an acquisition of open-space land or an interest therein or acceptance of a donation of open-space land is to be taken. |
| Companions: |
SB 177 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Printer Number(s): | P0046 |
| Bill History: |
01-12-11 S Filed 01-12-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government |
| SB 153 | Folmer | (PN 127) The Energy Efficiency in State Government Buildings Act provides legislative purpose and definitions as well as requires the Department of General Services to establish an energy efficiency target for all state buildings operated by the department. The target shall attain a 20 percent reduction in energy use in all state buildings by December 31, 2013, and a 30 percent reduction in energy use by 2017 compared to that of June 30, 2008. The department shall establish programs in furtherance of this goal and the program requirements are detailed. In the state's vehicle fleet, the department must ensure compliance with the Federal Energy Policy Act of 1992, increase the number of hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles (if capable and cost-effective), increase procurement of bio-based and alternative fuel lubricants, and use diesel and bio-diesel fuel when possible. A review and revision of the commonwealth's energy procurement process and procedures shall be undertaken to ensure energy efficiency in enumerated manners. An interagency task force on energy shall be established, the composition, powers, and duties of which are detailed. An exemption is made for historical buildings. |
| Printer Number(s): | P0127 |
| Bill History: |
01-12-11 S Filed 01-12-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Government 03-07-11 S Discussed in Environmental Issues Forum Joint Legislative Conservation Committee |
| SB 276 | Argall |
(PN 1323) Amends the Downtown Location Law further providing for powers and
duties of the Department of General Services relating to compatibility with
the economic revitalization plan for a downtown area, including
coordination. (Prior Printer Number: 252)
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| Companions: |
SB 1201 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Printer Number(s): | P0252 P1323 |
| Bill History: |
01-26-11 S Filed 01-26-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Dev 06-13-11 S Meeting set for Off the Floor, Rules Commit...Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Dev 06-13-11 S Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Dev 06-13-11 S Reported as amended Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Dev 06-13-11 S First consideration 06-23-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-23-11 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations |
| SB 294 | Folmer | (PN 268) Amends the Separations Act adjusting the minimum threshold for requiring a competitive bidding process from a $4,000 to a $25,000 contract, subject to adjustment based on period recalculations in the CPI-U. The bill provides penalties for violations. |
| Printer Number(s): | P0268 |
| Bill History: |
01-26-11 S Filed 01-26-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor and Industry |
| SB 435 | Leach | (PN 421) Amends the Public School Code further providing for referendum or public hearing required prior to construction or lease and for approved reimbursable rental for certain leases and approved reimbursable sinking fund charges on indebtedness by adding that building construction cost shall not include any additional LEED costs. The bill provides for definitions. |
| Companions: |
HB 689 (Refiled from 09R Session) SB 399 (Refiled from 09R Session) |
| Printer Number(s): | P0421 |
| Bill History: |
02-07-11 S Filed 02-07-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Education |
| SB 481 | Baker, L | (PN 473) Amends the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act to allow log walls with a minimum thickness of five inches or greater to be used in residential housing if certain enumerated conditions are met. |
| Printer Number(s): | P0473 |
| Bill History: |
02-10-11 S Filed 02-10-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor and Industry |
| SB 511 | Orie | (PN 512) The Economic Development Accountability Act requires the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to require any person who is the recipient of a development subsidy to submit an annual report beginning 12 months after the subsidy is granted, so long as the recipient is receiving the subsidy or until all requirements of accepting the subsidy are satisfied. The bill provides for the contents of the report, and outlines the requirements for DCED. Any development subsidy of $5,000 or less shall not be itemized. |
| Printer Number(s): | P0512 |
| Bill History: |
02-14-11 S Filed 02-14-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Dev |
| SB 605 | Robbins | (PN 655) Amends the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act requiring that the department shall not promulgate regulations adopting the 2009 ICC International Building Code or the 2009 International Residential Code, and the regulations adopting the 2006 versions of those codes shall remain in effect until December 31, 2012, and until such time as the department shall adopt the 2012 triennial versions of those codes. Additionally the bill requires the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to undertake a comprehensive review of this act and submit a report on its findings to the Labor and Industry Committee of the Senate and the Labor Relations Committee of the House of Representatives within one year of the effective date of this section, and provides for its contents. |
| Printer Number(s): | P0655 |
| Bill History: |
02-25-11 S Filed 02-25-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor and Industry |
| SB 697 | Hughes | (PN 1168) Amends the Tax Reform Code expanding the Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit program to provide nonprofit corporations access to the program. Allows nonprofits with less than 300 employees to contribute employee withholding taxes related to each new job created after the effective date of the act to a neighborhood organization for purposes defined in the current law. Contributions shall be capped at $250,000 per taxable year. Also removes the one year waiting period for a business to sell its tax credit and allows for the immediate transfer of the credit. |
| Printer Number(s): | P1168 |
| Bill History: |
05-03-11 S Filed 05-03-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance |
| SB 718 | Wozniak | (PN 702) The Renaissance City Act establishes within the Department of Community and Economic Development a Renaissance City Initiative to provide grants to renaissance cities, defined as a city of the second class A or third class, for purposes of furthering economic development and urban revitalization. The bill outlines eligible programs and other stipulations for carrying out the act, and appropriates $100 million each year for fiscal years, 2011-12, and 2012-13, 2013-14, 2015-16. Of the $100 million for 2010-11, $50 million shall be transferred by DCED to PHFA to create an urban revitalization housing program. |
| Printer Number(s): | P0702 |
| Bill History: |
02-28-11 S Filed 02-28-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Urban Affairs and Housing 11-02-11 S Hearing set for 10:00 a.m., Johnstown Publi...Senate Democratic Policy Committee 11-02-11 S Public hearing held in committee Senate Democratic Policy Committee |
| SB 752 | Corman | (PN 804) Amends the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act amending the code review process by limiting it to no longer than six months starting with the 2012 ICC codes. A minimum of three public hearings are required, along with a report that must be submitted to the Secretary of Labor and Industry. The bill lays out the duties of L&I with respect to the report and the promulgation of regulations. |
| Printer Number(s): | P0804 |
| Bill History: |
03-08-11 S Filed 03-08-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor and Industry |
| SB 792 | Brubaker | (PN 822) Amends the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act stipulating it will have no application during the time period after June 30, 2011, and before July 1, 2015. |
| Companions: |
HB 1135 (Identical) |
| Printer Number(s): | P0822 |
| Bill History: |
03-09-11 S Filed 03-09-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor and Industry |
| SB 798 | Waugh | (PN 807) Amends the Public School Code, in grounds and buildings, providing for a prototypical school facility design clearinghouse to be established and maintained by the Department of Education. In order to receive the State reimbursement factor, a school entity must use a prototype design in the construction of school facilities, with exceptions. The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee shall conduct a study of the program to determine the savings incurred by school entities that have participated in the program after the conclusion of the fifth year. |
| Printer Number(s): | P0807 |
| Bill History: |
03-08-11 S Filed 03-08-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Education |
| SB 801 | Waugh | (PN 830) Amends the Public School Code, in grounds and buildings, allowing work to be done at a cost of more than $10,000 to be done under a single contract; providing for applicability of the Separations Act in charter schools, in education empowerment, in Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, and in State System of Higher Education, further providing for project contracts; and making a related repeal. |
| Printer Number(s): | P0830 |
| Bill History: |
03-11-11 S Filed 03-11-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Education 03-22-11 S Press Conference Held 04-05-11 S Meeting set for 10:30 a.m., Room 8E-A, East...Senate Education 04-05-11 S Vote for passage failed in committee Senate Education |
| SB 814 | Corman |
(PN 976) Amends the Public School Code reestablishing the mandate waiver
program. To be eligible for the waiver, school entities must apply to the
Department of Education with information detailing that the waiver will
allow them to improve their instructional program or operate in a more,
effective, efficient or economical manner. (Prior Printer Number: 929)
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| Printer Number(s): | P0929 P0976 |
| Bill History: |
03-28-11 S Filed 03-28-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Education 03-22-11 S Discussed at press conference 04-05-11 S Hearing set for 10:30 a.m., Room 8E-A, East...Senate Education 04-05-11 S Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Education 04-05-11 S Reported as amended Senate Education 04-05-11 S First consideration 04-13-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 04-13-11 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations |
| SB 821 | Smucker | (PN 839) Amends the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act further defining "public work" by increasing the projected cost threshold from $25,000 to $200,000. |
| Printer Number(s): | P0839 |
| Bill History: |
03-14-11 S Filed 03-14-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor and Industry 10-11-11 S Hearing set for 10:00 a.m., Chambersburg Ar...Senate Labor and Industry 10-11-11 S Public hearing held in committee Senate Labor and Industry |
| SB 822 | Smucker | (PN 840) Amends the PA Prevailing Wage Act further defining "maintenance work" to includes the following actions taken on roads: (1) Replacement in kind, or compliance with current Department of Transportation design criteria and standards, of guide rails, curbs, pipes, line painting and other related road equipment; (2) Repair of pavement service; (3) Widening of existing alignment which does not result in additional lanes or new shoulders; and (4) Bridge cleaning, washing, resurfacing with blacktop, minor nonstructural repairs or improvements and painting, except when combined with complete bridge rehabilitation. |
| Printer Number(s): | P0840 |
| Bill History: |
03-14-11 S Filed 03-14-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor and Industry 10-11-11 S Hearing set for 10:00 a.m., Chambersburg Ar...Senate Labor and Industry 10-11-11 S Public hearing held in committee Senate Labor and Industry |
| SB 873 | Brubaker |
(PN 979) Amends the Public School Code, in grounds and buildings, by adding
that with respect to construction of school buildings the Department of
Education shall, in conjunction with the Board of Education, conduct a
review of the process by which the department is meeting the related
requirements and make recommendations to eliminate the backlog for review,
increase efficiency and ensure compliance. Regulations shall be promulgated
to implement the recommendations. Further states approval from the
department is not needed for buildings where state reimbursement is not
required and department approval is not needed for leases not qualified for
state reimbursement. (Prior Printer Number: 957)
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| Printer Number(s): | P0957 P0979 |
| Bill History: |
03-31-11 S Filed 03-31-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Education 03-22-11 S Discussed at press conference 04-05-11 S Meeting set for 10:30 a.m., Room 8E-A, East...Senate Education 04-05-11 S Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Education 04-05-11 S Reported as amended Senate Education 04-05-11 S First consideration 04-13-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 04-13-11 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations |
| SB 874 | Eichelberger | (PN 890) Act reenacting and amending the Third Class City Code. |
| Printer Number(s): | P0890 |
| Bill History: |
03-22-11 S Filed 03-22-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government 06-07-11 S Hearing set for 10:00 a.m., Room 8E-A, East...Senate Local Government 06-07-11 S Public hearing held in committee Senate Local Government |
| SB 911 | Brubaker | (PN 944) Amends the Taxpayer Relief Act to repeal certain requirements related to budget referendums for school district funding and rescinds increases in property taxes for the support of schools levied under a referendum according to the Homeowner Tax Relief Act for school years 2011-2012. |
| Printer Number(s): | P0944 |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 S Filed 03-30-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance 04-05-11 S Meeting set for 11:30 a.m., Room 156 Main C...Senate Finance 04-05-11 S Voted favorably from committee on Senate Finance 04-05-11 S Reported as committed from Senate Finance 04-05-11 S First consideration 04-11-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 04-11-11 S Second consideration 04-11-11 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations 09-26-11 S Meeting set for Off the Floor, Rules Commit...Senate Appropriations 09-26-11 S Passed over in committee Senate Appropriations 09-27-11 S Meeting set for Off the Floor, Rules Commit...Senate Appropriations 09-27-11 S Meeting cancelled for 09/27/11 Senate Appropriations |
| SB 1136 | Rafferty | (PN 1455) The High-Performance State Government Buildings Standards Act requires the design, construction and renovation of certain state buildings to comply with specified energy and environmental building standards. The bill outlines minimum criteria for high-performance building standards. The Department of General Services, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, shall develop and issue regulations for compliance. |
| Printer Number(s): | P1455 |
| Bill History: |
06-29-11 S Filed 06-29-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Environmental Resources and Energy |
| SB 1150 | Smucker |
(PN 1721) The Historic Rehabilitation Investment Incentive Act provides for
a tax credit against qualified tax liability in an amount equal to 25
percent of qualified expenditures incurred by a qualified taxpayer pursuant
to a qualified rehabilitation plan. Tax credits may not exceed an annual
aggregate of $10 million. Credits allowed to any qualified historic
structure owner shall not exceed $500,000 in any fiscal year in which tax
credits shall be allowed. The geographic distribution shall be taken into
account when implementing the $10 million limit. Application process and
procedure regarding obtainment of the credits is provided. The Pennsylvania
Historical and Museum Commission and Department of Community and Economic
Development must jointly approve the tax credit application. Related
repeals are made.
(Prior Printer Number: 1432)
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| Printer Number(s): | P1432 P1721 |
| Bill History: |
06-26-11 S Filed 06-26-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance 10-26-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m., Room 8E-A, East...Senate Finance 10-26-11 S Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Finance 10-26-11 S Reported as amended Senate Finance 10-26-11 S First consideration 12-07-11 S Set on the Senate Calendar 12-07-11 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations |
| SB 1188 | Alloway | (PN 1471) Amends the Public School Code setting out exceptions for work to be done under contract let on bids. The bill lays out alternative contracting procedures for school districts. |
| Printer Number(s): | P1471 |
| Bill History: |
06-30-11 S Filed 06-30-11 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Education |