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Senator Mike Waugh Prime
Sponsored Legislation Report
28th District – York County
2007-2008 Legislation

The following is a list of bills and resolutions introduced in the 2007-2008 legislative session, including a brief description of the legislative intent and the most recent action that each bill has seen.

LEGISLATION

SB 331 - An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the offense of robbery on the premises of a financial institution.

• Status: Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2007

SB 332 - An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for supplemental funding for new students; establishing a special account; and making an appropriation.

• Status: Referred to EDUCATION, March 12, 2007

SB 333 - An Act amending the act of August 15, 1961 (P.L.987, No.442), known as the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, further providing for definitions.

• Status: Laid on the table, June 27, 2007

SB 353 - An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the offense of involuntary manslaughter.

• Status: Referred to JUDICIARY, March 12, 2007

SB 372 (New Legislation) - An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for Gold Star Family license plates.

• Status: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, March 13, 2007

SB 416 - An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Medical Reserve Corps unit civil immunity.

• Status: Referred to JUDICIARY, March 13, 2007

SB 546 (New Legislation) - An Act amending the act of July 2, 2006 (P.L. , No.2A), known as the General Appropriation Act of 2006, further providing for appropriations to the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Community and Economic Development.

• Current Status: Referred to House APPROPRIATIONS, June 18, 2008

SB 606 - An Act amending the act of August 15, 1961 (P.L.987, No.442), known as the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, excluding political subdivisions from the act; authorizing optional prevailing wage ordinances; and making repeals.

• Status: Amended in Committee and First Consideration by the Senate June 13, 2007

SB 607 - An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for a prototypical school facility design clearinghouse.

• Status: Referred to EDUCATION, March 21, 2007

SB 669 - An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for a special license and license auction to hunt one elk.

• Status: Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, March 22, 2007

SB 670 - An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for courses of study adapted to age and other factors of pupils; and making an editorial change.

• Status: Referred to EDUCATION, March 22, 2007

SB 690 - An Act establishing the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Tax Credit Program for the stewardship of agricultural lands and riparian corridors; creating opportunities for private investment in best management practices and riparian corridors; establishing a sponsorship program; authorizing the transferability of the tax credits; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Revenue and the State Conservation Commission.

• Current Status:  Amended into SB 97, which was signed into law as Act 55 on July 25, 2007

SB 727 - An Act amending the act of May 22, 1933 (P.L.853, No.155), known as The General County Assessment Law, further providing for errors in assessments and refunds.

• Status: Referred to FINANCE, April 2, 2007

SB 775 - An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, providing for elections in the event of catastrophic loss.

• Status: Reported with request to re-refer to STATE GOVERNMENT, July 12, 2007

SB 863 - An Act amending the act of June 30, 1981 (P.L.128, No.43), known as the Agricultural Area Security Law, providing for proceeds from sales by the Department of Agriculture and for grants for agricultural land conservation assistance; and making a related repeal.

• Status: Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 19, 2007

SB 864 - An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for definitions and for payments on account of pupils enrolled in vocational curriculums.

• Status: Referred to EDUCATION, May 11, 2007

SB 905 (New Legislation) - An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the offense of stalking.

• Status: Referred to JUDICIARY, May 29, 2007

SB 1047 (New Legislation) – An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, authorizing boards of school directors to establish a program to provide high school diplomas to certain veterans.

• Status: Referred to EDUCATION, Aug. 7, 2007

SB 1070 (New Legislation) – An Act amending Title 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the payment of fair value of shares.

• Status: Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 11, 2007

SB 1079 (New Legislation) – An Act amending the act of May 28, 1937 (P.L.955, No.265), known as the Housing Authorities Law, further providing for awards of contracts, completion bond, additional bond for protection of materialmen and others.

• Status: Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, Sept. 21, 2007

SB 1111 (New Legislation) – An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the attachment of wages by judgment creditors.

• Status: Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 15, 2007

SB 1170 (New Legislation) – An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, further providing for PACENET eligibility.

• Status: Referred to AGING AND YOUTH, Nov. 21, 2007

SB 1315 (New Legislation) – An Act providing for a Postsecondary Education Tuition Reimbursement Program for volunteer firefighters and emergency services personnel.

• Current Status: Passed by Senate, June 9, 2008 (50-0); Referred to House EDUCATION, June 11, 2008

SB 1317 (New Legislation) – An Act providing incentives to persons who plant and harvest bioenergy crops to be used exclusively to produce cellulosic ethanol as an alternative motor vehicle fuel; and making an appropriation.

• Current Status: Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 12, 2008

SB 1318 (New Legislation) – An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for a prototypical school facility design clearinghouse.

• Status: Referred to EDUCATION, March 19, 2008

SB 1376 (New Legislation) – An Act repealing the act of March 1, 1799 (16 Sm.L.181, No.221), entitled "An act to incorporate and endow an academy or public school in the town of York, and for other purposes therein mentioned."

• Current Status: Approved by the Governor, October 8, 2008; Act 95 of 2008

SB 1384 (New Legislation) – An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for control of public travel on private property by owner.

• Status: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, May 1, 2008

SB 1498 (New Legislation) - An Act amending the act of July 9, 1987 (P.L.220, No.39), known as the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act, further providing for qualifications for license.

• Current Status: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 19, 2008

SB 1587 (New Legislation) - An Act amending the act of May 11, 1972 (P.L.286, No.70), known as the Industrialized Housing Act, further providing for definitions and for regulations, insignia of certification required.

• Current Status: Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, September 22, 2008

SB 1590 (New Legislation) – An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for required financial responsibility.

• Current Status: Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, September 24, 2008

SB 1591 (New Legislation) – An act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the issuance of identification cards.

• Current Status: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, September 24, 2008

SB 1592 (New Legislation) – An Act amending the act of May 15, 1939 (P.L.134, No.65), referred to as the Fireworks Law, providing for a public safety fee.

• Current Status: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, September 24, 2008

SB 1593 (New Legislation) – An Act amending the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L.380, No.97), known as the Solid Waste Management Act, providing for testing prior to sewage sludge application.

• Current Status: ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, September 24, 2008

SB 1604 (New Legislation) – An Act amending the act of December 17, 1981 (P.L.435, No.135), known as the Race Horse Industry Reform Act, further providing for the composition of the State Horse Racing Commission.

• Current Status: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, October 8, 2008

SB 1605 (New Legislation) - An Act establishing a grant program for municipal fire and emergency services organizations; and providing for grant funding.

• Current Status: Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, October 8, 2008

SB 1606 (New Legislation) – An Act providing for the establishment and operation of the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Officer Alert System; and imposing powers and duties on the Pennsylvania State Police and the Department of Transportation.

• Current Status:  Referred to LAW AND JUSTICE, October 8, 2008

SB 1607 (New Legislation) – An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), known as The County Code, providing for a referendum and question when damages are not agreed to; and further providing for county to furnish bond when seeking possession of land.

• Current Status: Referred to  LOCAL GOVERNMENT, October 8, 2008

SPECIAL SESSION

SB 25 – An Act amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, further defining "alternative energy sources" and "Tier II alternative energy source"; and further providing for alternative energy portfolio standards.

• Current Status: Amended into HB 2200 – Approved by the Governor, October 15, 2008 as Act 129 of 2008

SB 37 – An Act amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, further providing for the definition of "municipal solid waste."

• Status: Referred to Senate Special Session Committee on Energy Policies, Nov. 30, 2007

SB 41 – An Act providing subsidies to persons who plant and harvest switch grass to be used exclusively to produce cellulosic ethanol as an alternative motor vehicle fuel; and making an appropriation.

• Status: Referred to Senate Special Session Committee on Energy Policies, Dec. 20, 2007

RESOLUTIONS

SR 27 - A Resolution recognizing and honoring Barbaro's life and achievements as an outstanding racehorse and the dedication of his caregivers.

• Status: Introduced and adopted, Feb. 5, 2007; Transmitted as directed, Feb. 7, 2007

• Status: Introduced and adopted, June 25, 2007

SR 175 (New Legislation) – A Resolution observing the month of September 2007 as "National Preparedness Month" in Pennsylvania and urging the residents of this Commonwealth to take advantage of nationwide and Statewide initiatives which show individuals how to create emergency kits, make a family emergency plan, become informed about different threats and get involved in preparing their communities for emergencies.

• Status: Introduced and adopted, Sept. 24, 2007

SR 192 (New Legislation) – A Resolution designating the month of November 2007 as "Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

• Adopted October 24, 2007 (49-0)

SR 263 (New Legislation) – A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study relating to the funds collected from the fee from construction or building permits and to report its findings to the General Assembly.

• Status: Adopted, April 29, 2008; Transmitted as directed, April 30, 2008

SR 340 - A Resolution designating the month of November 2008 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

• Current Status: Adopted, September 22, 2008

SR 346 - A Resolution recognizing July 2008 as "Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer Month" in Pennsylvania and expressing support for this worthy campaign of the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers and the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.

• Current Status: Adopted, June 27, 2008

• Current Status: Adopted, June 27, 2008

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