Monday, January 23, 2012
An account of legislative votes in the General Assembly.
State lawmakers ended one of their first sessions of 2012 by approving a bill that allows non-profit organizations to use things like raffles and prize drawings, what the state calls “small games of chance,” as a means of fundraising. The bill, approved in the Senate on Thursday, is an amendment of a 1988 law. The Senate also approved a bill that calls for all potential real estate appraisal management companies to be certified by a state board. The House approved a bill dictating how much money in punitive damages can be sought from physicians and other medical providers. Senate: HB 169: Amending a 24-year-old bill, the Senate approved an act providing for the licensing of certain to conduct games of chance, such as raffles, drawings and …
An account of legislative votes in the General Assembly.
State lawmakers ended one of their first sessions of 2012 by approving a bill that allows non-profit organizations to use things like raffles and prize drawings, what the state calls “small games of chance,” as a means of fundraising. The bill, approved in the Senate on Thursday, is an amendment of a 1988 law. The Senate also approved a bill that calls for all potential real estate appraisal management companies to be certified by a state board. The House approved a bill dictating how much money in punitive damages can be sought from physicians and other medical providers. Senate: HB 169: Amending a 24-year-old bill, the Senate approved an act providing for the licensing of certain to conduct games of chance, such as raffles, drawings and …
Thursday, December 29, 2011
An account of legislative votes in the General Assembly.
The House finished its 2011 session by passing several pieces of legislation. Though the Senate was out of session, the House approved measures on budgets, congressional redistricting, and motor vehicle laws. Below are votes in the Pennsylvania General Assembly for legislators representing Mt. Airy. House of Representatives SB1249: State House members affirmed a redistricting bill for U.S. House of Representative members on Dec. 27. In doing so, they approved the Republican version introduced and voted for in the Senate. Gov. Corbett has signed off on the bill, which will go into effect for the 2012 congressional election. The House voted 136-61 in favor. Click here to see the local effect on redistricting. HB1399: Passed 149-48, this …
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
An account of legislative votes in the General Assembly.
Closing out the calendar year, the House finished its 2011 session by passing several pieces of legislation. Though the Senate was out of session, the House approved measures on budgets, congressional redistricting, and motor vehicle laws. Below are votes in the Pennsylvania General Assembly for legislators representing Chestnut Hill. House of Representatives SB1249: Approving the Republican version introduced and approved in the Senate, state House members affirmed Dec. 20 a redistricting bill for U.S. House of Representative members. After Gov. Corbett's approval, the measure goes into effect for the 2012 congressional election. The House voted 136-61 in favor. Click here to see the local impact on redistricting. HB1399: Passed 149-48, …
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Narrow vote leaves final passage to the House.
Leaving it to the last minute, the state Senate Wednesday approved redistricting legislation for congressional districts by a 26-24 margin. This vote affirms a Republican plan introduced by Majority Leader Sen. Dominic Pileggi (R-9) and was approved in a mostly partisan fashion—no Democrats voted for it and only four Republicans dissented. The bill only needs House approval and Gov. Corbett's signature to officially redraw the congressional districts in time for the 2012 election. An alternate plan offered as an amendment by Democrats was defeated earlier in day. In Philadelphia, this largely keeps the district of Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-2) the same. Though he still represents Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy, Roxborough and Manayunk, Fattah loses …
Monday, December 19, 2011
Narrow vote leaves final passage to the House.
The state Senate approved redistricting legislation for congressional districts by a 26-24 margin on Wednesday. This vote affirms a Republican plan introduced by Majority Leader Sen. Dominic Pileggi (R-9) and was approved in a mostly partisan fashion—no Democrats voted for it and only four Republicans dissented. The bill only needs House approval and Gov. Corbett's signature to officially redraw the congressional districts in time for the 2012 election. An alternate plan offered as an amendment by Democrats was defeated earlier in day. In Philadelphia, this largely keeps the district of Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-2) the same. Though he still represents Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill, Roxborough and Manayunk, Fattah loses Cheltenham Township and picks …
Monday, December 12, 2011
An account of legislative votes in the General Assembly.
Returning from the Thanksgiving holiday, lawmakers started December with a full week of legislative sessions. House and Senate measures approved numerous measures, including establishing a criminal DNA database, extending beer distributor hours on Sunday and abolishing the office of jury commissioner. Below are votes in the Pennsylvania General Assembly for legislators representing Chestnut Hill. Senate SB775: Working off federal and other state systems, the Senate approved a bill to establish a criminal DNA database in Pennsylvania. Sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pillegi (R-9), the bill also calls for collection of DNA from those currently incarcerated or on parole. SB1336: The Senate approved a bill Dec. 7 to comply with …
An account of legislative votes in the General Assembly.
Lawmakers started December with a full week of legislative sessions that saw House and Senate members approve numerous measures. They established a criminal DNA database, extended beer distributor hours on Sunday and abolished the office of jury commissioner. Below are votes in the Pennsylvania General Assembly for legislators representing Mt. Airy. Senate SB775: Working off federal and other state systems, the Senate approved a bill to establish a criminal DNA database in Pennsylvania. Sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pillegi (R-9), the bill also calls for collection of DNA from those currently incarcerated or on parole. SB1336: The Senate approved a bill Dec. 7 to comply with federal regulations regarding the Accident and …
Monday, November 21, 2011
An account of legislative votes in the General Assembly.
State lawmakers wrapped up a busy week Thursday by approving a gas-drilling bill that tackles the regulations for the controversial Marcellus Shale. Both the Senate and House now have approved versions and need a consolidated one before Gov. Corbett weighs in. Closing out the week before the Thanksgiving recess, General Assembly members also approved unemployment and illegal alien legislation. Marcellus Shale By close votes, both the House and Senate approved separate drilling oversight bills in the Marcellus Shale, the region rich in natural gas. Passed by the Senate Nov. 15 by a 29-20 vote, the Senate bill earned Republican support for its fees and regulations, while Democrats opposed it for neglecting to benefit the local communities, …
An account of legislative votes in the General Assembly.
State lawmakers wrapped up a busy week Thursday by approving a gas-drilling bill that tackles the regulations for the controversial Marcellus Shale. Both the Senate and House now have approved versions and need a consolidated one before Gov. Corbett weighs in. General Assembly members also approved unemployment and illegal alien legislation to close out the week before a Thanksgiving recess. Marcellus Shale By close votes, both the House and Senate approved separate drilling oversight bills in the Marcellus Shale, the region rich in natural gas. Passed by the Senate Nov. 15 by a 29-20 vote, the Senate bill earned Republican support for its fees and regulations, while Democrats opposed it for neglecting to benefit the local communities, …
