Bill Number

Prior Printers Number (s)

Current Printer’s Number

Description

Status

IN THE SENATE

HB181

169, 295, 936

1367

Tax Collector Training 
Adoption of a program of  Training and Qualification for Tax Collectors

Passed House on March 10, 1999  In Senate Appropriations since April 2000 Passed General Assembly Nov 22, 2000 Awaiting action by governor 
(Veto #2 due to unrelated amendment)

HB182

170

2314

Tax Auditor Training
Adoption of a program of Training and Qualification for Auditors

Reported from Local Government   (June 7, 1999) Laid on the Table (June 7, 1999)  Passed House on Sept. 29, 1999  -In Senate Appropriations since Feb. 2000

HB552

576, 935

1537

 The Civil Immunity Bill for Anti-Drug & Townwatch Volunteers

Passed House on April 19, 1999.  In Senate Rules Committee

HB555

579, 986

1588

The Eberle Bill  
Provides for the display of the PA Flag to deceased fire fighters

Passed House on April 20, 1999In Senate State Government

A842 to SB706

766, 1449

1884

An Act providing for financing real property acquisitions for conservation, open space, recreation and revitalization in counties of the second class A.

Passed the House (March 21, 2000) In the Senate: Referred to Rules and Executive Nominations, May 1, 2000 Taken Out by Senate June 2000 on Floor

IN THE HOUSE

HB7

674

 Further providing for Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program 

Referred to Finance (March 2, 1999)

HB51

1006

NOL Legislation

Referred to Finance (March 17, 1999)

HB106

88

Toughening Penalties for Those Making False Accusations of Felony Offenses to Law Enforcement

Referred to Judiciary (Jan.25, 1999)

HB235

230

Inheritance Tax Exemption for Agricultural and Forest Reserve Property

Referred to Finance (Feb. 1, 1999)

HB236

231

1750

The Parental Responsibility Bill Parental Liability: 

Reported from Appropriations (May 6, 1999) Second Consideration (June 14, 1999)  Recommitted to Appropriations (October 04, 1999)

HB549

573

Providing for The Purchase of School Supplies  by School Districts

Referred to Education (Feb. 10, 1999) Reported from Committee (May 10, 2000)

HB550

574

Insurance Death Benefit Bill
Providing for the payment of life insurance benefits

Referred to Insurance (Feb 10, 1999) Hearings on Bill (August 10, 1999)Reported From Committee (June 8, 2000)Passed by House Oct 10, 2000 Passed General Assembly Nov 22, 00 . Passed into law as Act 132 12/20/2000

HB551

575

Buy PA Legislation

Referred to Inter-governmental Affairs. (Feb. 10, 1999)

HB553

577

Volunteer Credit Legislation

Referred to Aging and Youth,     (Feb. 10, 1999)Roundtable Discussion in Commmittee

(October 07, 1999)

HB554

578

Further providing for penalties for providing cigarettes to minors

Referred to Judiciary, (Feb. 10, 1999)

HB556

580

Providing further definitions for Workers Compensations

Referred to Labor Relations,      (Feb. 10, 1999)

HB557

581

Requiring certain elder care facilities to provide refunds and payments in certain circumstances

Referred to Aging and Youth,  (Feb. 10, 1999)

HB1093

1239

Providing for improper exhibition of cigarette vending machines

Referred to Judiciary, (March 24, 1999)

HB1326

1546

Providing for appropriations of funds from tobacco litigation master settlement agreement.

Referred to Appropriations,       (April 20, 1999)

HB1449

1713

Providing for workman’s comp to certain injuries to off duty police

Referred to Labor Relations,(May 5, 1999)

HB1794

2200

Providing for Local Tax Exemptions for older PA residents- Exempts those over 80 with $15,000 or less income from local taxation

Referred to Local Gov’t (Aug. 3, 1999)

HB1795

2201

Amending the Dog Law, providing for penalties

Referred to Agriculture (Aug 3, 1999)

HB1829

2246

 Open Space and Open Space Financing : An Act providing for financing real property acquisitions for conservation, open space, recreation and revitalization in counties of the second class A.

Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS, Sept. 20, 1999   Informal Meeting in Abington, PA          Aug. 22, 2000
Was referred to House Local Gov't Committee

HB1830

2247

 Open Space and Open Space Financing : An Act providing for financing real property acquisitions for conservation, open space, recreation and revitalization in counties.

Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Sept. 20, 1999

HB1954

2442

Imposing fees on solid waste facilities within the county.

Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, Oct. 12, 1999

HB1955

2443

Providing for a Homestead Exclusion for older Pennsylvanians

Referred to EDUCATION, Oct. 12, 1999

HB 1956

2444

Imposing limitations on certain telecommunication advertisements and providing for civil remedies and criminal penalties

Referred to CONSUMER AFFAIRS, Oct. 12, 1999

HB2107

2749

School Report Card  An Act establishing a program for obtaining information from school districts in a uniform manner to permit statistical comparison; imposing additional powers and duties on the Department of Education, the Auditor General and the various school districts; and providing for financial penalties for noncompliance.

Referred to EDUCATION, Dec. 7, 1999

HB2165

Further providing for drug trafficking sentencing and penalties. Mandatory Prison for Drug Crimes With Firearms 

Referred to JUDICIARY, Jan. 4, 2000Hearing August 29, 2000 Passes Judiciary Oct3, 2000

HB 2468

3360

Distribution of Tax Revenues in Second Class ACounties  addressing the return of taxes paid by residents to other municipalities The Local Tax Enabling Act, further providing for the distribution of earned income tax receipts.

Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS, April 17, 2000

HR531

3672

A Resolution memorializing Congress to recognize that energy security is a national security issue, to recognize that oil is a powerful weapon and to develop an energy strategy that promotes alternatives to imported petroleum to meet the goal of independence from imported petroleum within five years.

Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS, June 7, 2000 Reported as committed, Oct. 11, 2000 Adopted, Oct. 11,
2000 (189-0)(Remarks see House Journal), Oct. 11, 2000

LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION BILLS

HB1159

1312

Local Gov. Commission: Increasing per diem allowance of  township officials to $50

Reported from Local Gov’t             

Laid on Table (June 7, 1999)

HB1161

1314

Local Gov. Commission: Further  providing for enforcement of claims and for financial security to be provided by contractors and bidders

Reported from Local Gov’t             

Laid on Table (June 7, 1999)

HB1160

1313

Local Gov. Commission:  Amending the PA Municipalities Planning Code

Reported from Local Gov’t             

Laid on Table (June 7, 1999)

Local Government Bills that became Law

HB1158

1311

2464

Local Gov. Commission: Further  providing for budget forms

Approved by the Governor, June 22, 2000 Act No. 38

HB1153

1306, 

1796

Local Gov. Commission: Filing  uniform forms and for annual reports

Approved by the Governor, June 22, 2000 Act No. 33