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PA - Representative Dave Reed (R)

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PA - Representative Bryan Cutler (R)

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PA - Representative Frank Dermody (D)

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PA - Representative William F. Adolph (R)

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PA - Representative Kerry A. Benninghoff (R)

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PA - Representative Becky Corbin (R)

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PA - Representative Lynda Schlegel Culver (R)

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PA - Representative Matthew E. Baker (R)

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PA - Representative Robert W. Godshall (R)

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PA - Representative Jim Christiana (R)

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PA - Representative Sheryl M. Delozier (R)

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PA - Representative Eli Evankovich (R)

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PA - Representative Matt Gabler (R)

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PA - Representative Brian L. Ellis (R)

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PA - Representative Mauree Gingrich (R)

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PA - Representative David S. Hickernell (R)

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PA - Representative Rob W. Kauffman (R)

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PA - Representative R. Lee James (R)

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PA - Representative Mark Mustio (R)

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PA - Representative John A. Lawrence (R)

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PA - Representative Seth M. Grove (R)

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PA - Representative Kurt A. Masser (R)

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PA - Representative Thomas H. Killion (R)

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PA - Representative Ron Marsico (R)

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PA - Representative Tina Pickett (R)

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PA - Representative Mike Reese (R)

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PA - Representative Tommy Sankey (R)

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PA - Representative Stan Saylor (R)

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PA - Representative Tarah Toohil (R)

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PA - Representative Mike Turzai (R)

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PA - Representative Mario M. Scavello (R)

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PA - Representative Katharine M. Watson (R)

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PA - Representative Matthew D. Bradford (D)

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PA - Representative Samuel H. Smith (R)

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PA - Representative Dom Costa (D)

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PA - Representative Mike Carroll (D)

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PA - Representative Mary Jo Daley (D)

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PA - Representative Paul Costa (D)

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PA - Representative Florindo J. Fabrizio (D)

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PA - Representative Maria P. Donatucci (D)

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PA - Representative Dan Frankel (D)

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PA - Representative Neal P. Goodman (D)

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PA - Representative Patrick J. Harkins (D)

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PA - Representative Deberah Kula (D)

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PA - Representative Jordan A. Harris (D)

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PA - Representative Michael K. Hanna (D)

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PA - Representative Robert F. Matzie (D)

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PA - Representative Stephen Kinsey (D)

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PA - Representative Michael P. McGeehan (D)

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PA - Representative Stephen McCarter (D)

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PA - Representative P. Michael Sturla (D)

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PA - Representative Phyllis Mundy (D)

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PA - Representative Rosita C. Youngblood (D)

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PA - Representative Brandon P. Neuman (D)

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PA - Representative Michael H. O'Brien (D)

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PA - Representative Joseph F. Markosek (D)

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PA - Representative Cherelle L. Parker (D)

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PA - Representative Ronald G. Waters (D)

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PA - Representative Jake Wheatley (D)

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PA - HB1421 An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, further providing for exclusions from sales and use tax.

PA - HB1521 An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, further providing for general powers of board and for enforcement; and, in licenses and regulations relating to liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for license fees, for revocation and suspension of licenses and fines and for penalties.

PA - HB112 An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sexual offenses, further providing for drug delivery resulting in death; providing for the offense of sexual assault by sports official, volunteer or employee of nonprofit association; and, in sentencing, further providing for sentences for offenses against infant persons.

PA - HB1460 An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for educational leave of absence; and providing for heroic service website.

PA - HB1492 An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, in public assistance, providing for Pennsylvania-specific health insurance coverage.

PA - HB1722 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in professional employees, further providing for temporary professional employees, for contracts, execution and form, for causes for suspension and for persons to be suspended and to receive tenure, for collective bargaining agreements and for timing of appeal of suspension; and making editorial changes.

PA - HB314 An Act amending the act of December 19, 1990 (P.L.1200, No.202), known as the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act, further providing for exemptions from registration.

PA - HB2122 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the offense of robbery.

PA - HB2348 An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statues, in general provision of consolidated county assessment, further providing for short title and scope of chapter; and in boards and appeals to court, further providing for appeals by taxing authorities.

PA - HB1429 An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers of attorney, further providing for general provisions and for special rules for gifts; providing for agent's duties and for principles of law and equity; further providing for form of power of attorney, for implementation of power of attorney and for liability; providing for liability for refusal to accept power of attorney and for activities through employees; and further provid...

PA - HB1284 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, further providing for cost of tuition and maintenance of certain exceptional children in approved institutions.

PA - HB2212 An Act amending the act of February 13, 1970 (P.L.19, No.10) entitled "An act enabling certain minors to consent to medical, dental and health services, declaring consent unnecessary under certain circumstances," further providing for mental health treatment.

PA - HB2219 An Act providing for the highway capital budget project itemization for the fiscal year 2014-2015 to be financed from current revenue or by the incurring of debt.

PA - HB2230 An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods.

PA - HB2299 An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in children's health care, further providing for legislative findings and intent, for definitions and for children's health care eligibility and renewal processes.

PA - HB2058 An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, adding definitions; and further providing for false statements, investigations and penalty and for reporting fraud.

PA - HB1507 An Act amending the act of July 23, 1970 (P.L.563, No.195), known as the Public Employe Relations Act, defining "political contributions"; further providing for maintenance of membership; and providing for membership dues.

PA - HB2364 An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, further providing for revocation and suspension of licenses and fines.

PA - HB1729 An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to home rule and optional plan government, further providing for limitation on municipal powers.

PA - HB2350 An Act requiring the Environmental Quality Board to differentiate regulations relating to conventional oil and gas wells and unconventional gas wells in this Commonwealth.

PA - HB700 An Act amending the act of April 23, 2002 (P.L.298, No.39), known as the Main Street Act, further providing for the duration of grants.

PA - HB1323 An Act amending the act of December 18, 1984 (P.L.1005, No.205), known as the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act, further providing for definitions and for procurement of professional services contracts.

PA - HB2239 An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for public-private partnerships, for prerequisite for operation, for approval by responsible local agency, for service contracts, for affected local jurisdictions, for dedication of public property, for powers and duties of operator, for public-private partnership agreement, for Federal, State and local assistance, for material default and remedies, for condemnation and for utility crossing; imposing d...

PA - HB993 An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, changing the name of the Department of Public Welfare to the Department of Human Services; providing for a transition period; and establishing a toll-free DHS fraud tip line.

PA - HB198 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for Dyslexia Screening and Early Literacy Intervention Pilot Program.

PA - HB2041 An Act prohibiting employees of the Commonwealth from using nonsecured Internet connections.

PA - HB2382 An Act amending the act of November 24, 1998 (P.L.882, No.111), known as the Crime Victims Act, providing for State income tax intercept.

PA - HB2386 An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for collection of restitution, reparation, fees, costs, fines and penalties.

PA - HB118 An Act amending the act of December 12, 1986 (P.L.1559, No.169), known as the Whistleblower Law, further providing for the definitions of "appropriate authority," "employee," "employer" and "good faith report," for protection of employees, for enforcement and for penalties.

PA - HB185 An Act amending the act of December 12, 1986 (P.L.1559, No.169), known as the Whistleblower Law, further providing for the definitions of "appropriate authority," "good faith report" and "public body," for protection of employees and for penalties.

PA - HB1559 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for youth suicide awareness and prevention and for child exploitation awareness education.

PA - HB1708 An Act amending the act of December 18, 1984 (P.L.1005, No.205), known as the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act, in municipal pension plan actuarial reporting, further providing for requirement to file actuarial valuation report or experience investigation and for contents of actuarial valuation report; in minimum funding standard for municipal pension plans, further providing for municipal pension plan minimum funding standard and application and general provisions; in...

PA - SB1077 An Act amending the act of October 9, 2008 (P.L.1408, No.113), known as the Scrap Material Theft Prevention Act, further providing for definitions, for commercial accounts and for restricted materials; providing for Statewide registry of scrap processors and recycling facilities and for duty to register and for criminal registry; and further providing for penalties.

PA - HR891 A Resolution urging the executive branch participants in the Whitewood case to appeal the decision in order to preserve the right of the citizens of this Commonwealth to exercise their constitutional and historical prerogative to define marriage.

PA - HB1337 An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in facilities and supplies relating to judicial computer system, further providing for surcharge and for fee deposit into the Access to Justice Account; and, in disposition of obsolete records, further providing for form of permanent recordation and for copies of destroyed records.

PA - HB1759 An Act amending the act of December 7, 1982 (P.L.784, No.225), known as the Dog Law, further providing for requirements for kennels.

PA - HB2107 An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in definition of sexual offenses, providing for unlawful dissemination of intimate image; and, in particular rights and immunities, providing for damages in actions for unlawful dissemination of intimate image.

PA - HB1354 An Act providing for expenses of members and employees of the House of Representatives.

PA - HR4 A Resolution amending House Rule 56.

PA - HR50 A Resolution amending House Rule 14.

PA - HR55 A Resolution commemorating the 227th anniversary of the establishment of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania.

PA - HR56 A Resolution designating the week of May 19 through 25, 2013, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" and May 22, 2013, as "Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Day" in Pennsylvania.

PA - HR190 A Resolution amending House Rule 14.

PA - HR193 A Resolution congratulating the Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry on its 150th anniversary.

PA - HR206 A Resolution recognizing the volunteers participating in Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful's Great American Cleanup of PA from March 1 through May 31, 2013.

PA - HR219 A Resolution opposing the International Olympic Committee's decision to eliminate wrestling from the Summer Olympic Games beginning in 2020.

PA - HR274 A Resolution supporting Nagorno-Karabakh's right to self-determination and efforts to develop its democracy.

PA - HR288 A Resolution designating Tuesday, May 8, 2013, as "Pennsylvania Health Care Information Technology Awareness Day."

PA - HR298 A Resolution honoring the distinguished life, career and contributions of pioneer boxing judge Lynne Carter.

PA - HR315 A Resolution honoring the life and extending condolences upon the death of former Congressman Bob Edgar.

PA - HB1052 An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, further providing for contents of subdivision and land development ordinance.

PA - HB974 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, further providing for automated external defibrillators.

PA - HB1719 An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, consolidating The Borough Code; making revisions concerning definitions, applications, certificates, eligibility, collection of taxes, appointments and incompatible offices, council's powers, specific powers, preparation of plans and specifications and contracts, assessments, removal of elected official and appointee, recreation board and authority, ordinances and res...

PA - HB2061 An Act providing for advertising and notice by health care professionals and for penalties.

PA - HB1424 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for Holocaust, genocide and human rights violations instruction.

PA - HB1177 An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for appeal of decision by school reform commission; further providing for initiative of electors seeking consolidation or merger with new home rule charter and for investment of authority funds; and providing for local option cigarette tax in school districts of the first class and for local sales tax revenues in cities of the first class.

PA - HB2111 An Act requiring certain health care practitioners to disseminate information relating to Down syndrome; and imposing duties on the Department of Health.

PA - HB473 An Act amending the act of August 24, 1963 (P.L.1175, No.497), known as the Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963, further providing for definitions; and providing for State Construction Notices Directory, for failure to file notice of furnishing, for notice of commencement and notice of furnishing, for notice of completion for informational purposes, for notice and for prohibition.

PA - HR898 A Resolution congratulating Pennsylvania wrestlers for their performance in the USA Wrestling 2014 Asics National Open Championships.

PA - HB2178 An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in enforcement, further providing for powers and duties of waterways conservation officers and deputies and for powers and duties of enforcement officers.

PA - HB316 An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth agency fees, further providing for the Department of Health; and providing for children's advocacy centers.

PA - HR615 A Resolution recognizing the first consecutive Saturday and Sunday of each month as "National Small Business Weekend" in Pennsylvania.

PA - HR630 A Resolution remembering Delaney Brown of West Reading, Berks County, affirming the solidarity among her well-wishers and her family and extending condolences.

PA - HR639 A Resolution honoring the life, service and legacy of "Reverend" Henry T. Wells, founder of One Day At A Time Recovery, Inc., and expressing condolences on his passing.

PA - HR654 A Resolution designating January 30, 2014, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties" in Pennsylvania.

PA - HR818 A Resolution urging the Governor to issue executive orders affirming the antidiscrimination provisions of the Procurement Code in regard to gender pay and directing the Department of Labor and Industry to require State contractors and subcontractors to submit certain data.

PA - HB434 An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, further providing for definitions, for establishment of Statewide database, for disposition of founded and indicated reports, for expunction of information of perpetrator under the age of 18, for amendment or expunction of information, for information relating to prospective child-care personnel, for information relating to family day-care home residents, for information rela...

PA - HB272 An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.216, No.76), known as The Dental Law, further providing for definitions, for general powers of the State Board of Dentistry, for reason for refusal, revocation or suspension of license or certificate, for penalties and for reporting of multiple licensure or certification; and providing for restricted faculty license.

PA - HB927 An Act reenacting and amending the act of May 16, 2002 (P.L.315, No.46), known as the Community Services Block Grant Act, extending the expiration of the act; further providing for financial assistance for Community Services Block Grant Program; and making editorial changes.

PA - HB1972 An Act designating a bridge in Greene County as the Lieutenant Colonel Cephus Lee Roupe Memorial Bridge; designating the bridges recognized as MF 195 and MF 196 carrying State Route 43 over the Dunlap Creek in Luzerne Township, Fayette County, as the Fayette Expressway Completion Organization (FAECO) Bridges; and designating State Bridge No. 53-0054-0290-0143 carrying S.R. 54 in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County, over the Reading and Northern Railroad, as the Cornelius McElhenny Memorial Br...

PA - HB2242 An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters.

PA - HR341 A Resolution condemning the global persecution of Christians and calling on world leaders to implement policies that protect the religious liberty of Christians and all other faiths within their borders.

PA - HB108 An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, further providing for definitions, for children's health care and for expiration.

PA - HB1558 An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for eligibility requirements for examination and for limited licenses; and providing for practice of massage therapy in cosmetology salon or esthetician salon.

PA - HB1590 An Act amending the act of May 25, 1945 (P.L.1050, No.394), known as the Local Tax Collection Law, further providing for basic and continuing education programs for tax collectors; providing for criminal history record information; and further providing for notice of taxes and for deputy tax collectors.

PA - HB201 An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in source selection and contract formation, further providing for competitive sealed proposals; providing for investment activities in Iran; and imposing civil penalties.

PA - HB1357 An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in falsification and intimidation, further providing for the offenses of impersonating a public servant and for impersonating a notary public or a holder of a professional or occupational license; in general provisions, providing for the definition of "ignition interlock limited license"; in licensing of drivers, further providing for occupational limited license and providing for igni...

PA - HB1550 An Act amending Titles 12 (Commerce and Trade) and 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in economic development financing strategy, further providing for definitions; establishing the Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission; in small business first, further providing for definitions, for fund and accounts, for department responsibilities, for capital development loans, for EDA loans, for loans in distressed communities...

PA - HB1714 An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, further providing for disposition of abandoned personal property.

PA - HB573 An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in financial responsibility, providing for neighborhood electric vehicles; in special vehicles and pedestrians, providing for operation of pedalcycles with electric assist; and, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for operation of vehicle without official certificate of inspection.

PA - HB939 An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in administration, further providing for assessment for regulatory expenses upon public utilities; in responsible utility customer protection, further providing for definitions, for cash deposits and household information requirements, for payment agreements, for termination of utility service, for reconnection of service, for late payment charge waiver and for complaints filed with commission, providing fo...

PA - HB1436 An Act amending the act of December 20, 1996 (P.L.1492, No.191), known as the Medical Foods Insurance Coverage Act, amending the title of the act; and further providing for medical foods insurance coverage, for cost-sharing provisions, for regulations and for applicability.

PA - HB1816 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing for employment history review and for electronic public safety and criminal justice information; in certification of teachers, further providing for continuing professional development; providing for baccalaureate certification basic skills; and further providing for Pennsylvania School Leadership Standards.

PA - HB2310 An Act amending the act of July 2, 2014 (P.L.881, No.100), entitled "An act authorizing the Department of General Services to survey certain lands and buildings situate partly in the City of Harrisburg and partly in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County; authorizing the Department of Transportation, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to East Liberty Development Corporation certain lands and improvements situate in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County; authorizing and di...

PA - HB1135 An Act designating a bridge that carries State Route 153 over the Bennett Branch in Huston Township, Clearfield County, as the Huston Township Veterans Memorial Bridge; designating U.S. Route 219 in Johnsonburg Borough, Elk County, from the intersection of State Route 1009, Center Street, starting at roadway segment 0502 offset 0000 to the intersection of State Route 1009, Center Street, ending at roadway segment 0522 offset 1159, as the Veterans of Johnsonburg Bypass; designating a portion o...

PA - HB1750 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of cruelty to animals.

PA - HB106 An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for period of registration and for display of registration plate; and in fees, further providing for annual registration fees.

PA - HB374 An Act amending Titles 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for jurisdiction, education and educational costs of county park police officers.

PA - HR533 A Resolution discouraging the use of the "N" word.

PA - HR553 A Resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the delivery of the Gettysburg Address by President Abraham Lincoln.

PA - HR585 A Resolution amending the House Rules by providing for member expense reimbursements limited.

PA - HR594 A Resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

PA - HR607 A Resolution designating the month of April 2014 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania.

PA - HR627 A Resolution condemning the Academic Studies Association's academic boycott against Israel and calling upon the Department of Education, the State System of Higher Education, each of the State-related universities and all of Pennsylvania's independent colleges and universities to reject anti-Semitism and not participate in the academic boycott.

PA - SB1 An Act amending Titles 74 (Transportation) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Title 74, providing for organization; in sustainable mobility options, further providing for definitions and for department authorization; providing for fees and taxes; further providing for the Public Transportation Trust Fund, for application and approval process, for report to Governor and General Assembly, for coordination and consolidation, for operating program, for asset improveme...

PA - HB436 An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, further providing for persons required to report suspected child abuse; providing for privileged communications; and further providing for penalties for failure to report or to refer.

PA - HB1154 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offenses of harassment, stalking and threat to use weapons of mass destruction.

PA - HB1794 An Act designating Route 11 in Montour County as Veterans Highway.

PA - HB1259 An Act providing for the regulation of indoor tanning facilities; establishing the Indoor Tanning Regulation Fund; and providing for penalties.