Senator Piccola's Prime Sponsored Bills
2007-2008 Session
as of September 24, 2008
SENATE BILLS (1) SB 44, P.N. 855 An Act amending Title 42
(Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statutes, providing for compensation of judges and for exclusive
jurisdiction of Supreme Court; and making related repeals.
STATUS: Passed SENATE April 18, 2007, (49-1);
Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE, May 4, 2007
(2) SB 107, P.N. 139
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L. 6, No. 2), known as the
Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for an exclusion relating to veterans’
organizations.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, March 2, 2007
(3) SB 108, P.N. 140
An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L. 1257, No. 511), known
as The Local Tax Enabling Act, providing for an exemption relating to
veterans' organizations.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, March 2, 2007
(4) SB 109, P.N. 141
An Act providing for the establishment of the Historic Preservation
Incentive Grant Program for historic commercial and residential sites; and
making a related repeal.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE COMMUNITY ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, March 2, 2007
(5) SB 110, P.N. 823
An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statutes, further providing for definitions and for administrative duties of
board.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, April 10, 2007
(6) SB 111, P.N. 142
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 background checks of
prospective employees and for conviction of employees of certain offenses.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE, March 2, 2007
(7) SB 112, P.N. 599
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L. 30, No. 14), known as the
Public School Code of 1949, further providing, in provisions relating to
safe schools, for definitions, for the Office for Safe Schools and for
reporting by school entities.
STATUS: Passed SENATE April 23, 2007 (48-1); Referred to
HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE, May 1, 2007
(8) SB 113, P.N. 147
An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statues, further providing for qualified majority vote by members of the
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC AND
RECREATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT, March 5, 2007
(9) SB 114, P.N. 154
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania
Consolidated Statues, providing for the offense of phishing.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE,
March 5, 2007
(10) SB 115, P.N. 155
An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L. 817, No 143), known as the
Mental Health Procedures Act, further providing for incompetence to proceed
on criminal charges and lack of criminal responsibility as defense.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, March 5, 2007
(11) SB 391, P.N. 439
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L. 6, No. 2), known as the
Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for apportionment of business income.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, March 13, 2007
(12) SB 415, P.N. 478
An Act amending Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public
Corporations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the
Pennsylvania Exposition and Farm Show Authority; providing for its powers
and duties; making an appropriation; abolishing the State Farm Products Show
Commission; and making related repeals.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, March 14,
2007
(13) SB 989, P.N. 1207
An Act authorizing the Department of General
Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant
and convey to the Pennsylvania State Employees Credit
Union, certain lands situate in Susquehanna Township,
Dauphin County.
STATUS: Passed SENATE ,
July 12, 2007, (48-0); Referred to HOUSE STATE
GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE, July 13, 2007
(14) SB 1011, P.N. 1247
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L. 30,
No. 14), known as the Public School Code of 1949,
providing for exemption from certain act; further
providing for work to be done under contract let on
bids, for contracts for light, heat or water and for
purchase of supplies; and further providing for list of
names for schools.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE,
June 26, 2007
(15) SB 1021, P.N. 1279
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, repealing provisions
relating to pool and billiard rooms.
STATUS: Passed SENATE April 2, 2008, (49-0);
Referred to HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, April 3, 2008
(16) SB 1040, P.N. 1339
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L. 30, No. 14), known as the
Public School Code of 1949, in duties and powers of boards of school
directors, further providing for tax levies and, in school finances, for one
annual tax levy, for power to incur debt, for tax levy, for taxing power and
for limitations on tax levy.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, August 1, 2007
(17) SB 1041, P.N. 1340
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L. 6, No. 2), known as the Tax
Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for definitions
and for exclusions from tax.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, August 1, 2007
(18) SB 1122, P.N. 1503
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177,
No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929,
prohibiting the furlough of Commonwealth employees.
STATUS: Passed SENATE February 4, 2008 (46-0); HOUSE Resolution to
discharge committee from further consideration of this bill presented, June
3, 2008
(19) SB 1123, P.N. 1475
An Act amending the act of June 6, 1980 (P.L.197,
No.57), known as the Optometric Practice and Licensure
Act, further providing for the definitions of
"examination and diagnosis" and "practice of optometry"
and for approval of drugs.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE CONSUMER PROTECTION AND
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE COMMITTEE, October 19, 2007
(20) SB 1200, P.N. 1628
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 declarations of estimated tax.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE,
December 7, 2007
(21) SB 1233, P.N. 1677
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 imposition in personal income tax.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE,
January 11, 2008
(22) SB 1236, P.N. 1679
An Act providing for a limited constitutional
convention, for a referendum on the question, for the
selection, nomination and election of delegates;
defining the powers and duties of the convention;
providing for the convention’s operation, conferring
powers and imposing duties on the Governor, the
Secretary of the Commonwealth, officers of the General
Assembly and county election boards; providing for a
referendum on the convention’s report; and making an
appropriation.
STATUS: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE,
January 11, 2008
(23) SB 1331, P.N. 1914
An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statutes, in gaming, further providing for legislative intent; further
defining "bureau"; defining "division"; further providing for Pennsylvania
Gaming Control Board, for applicability of other statutes, for general and
specific powers and for code of conduct; repealing provisions relating to
licensed gaming entity application appeals from board; further providing for
license or permit application hearing process, for board minutes and
records, for regulatory authority of board, for collection of fees and
fines, for slot machine license fee and for license or permit prohibition;
providing for license disqualification criteria; further providing for slot
machine license application, for slot machine license application character
requirements, for additional slot machine license requirements, for
licensing of principals and for licensing of key employees; repealing
provisions relating to alternative Category 1 licensing standards; further
providing for occupation permit application; repealing provisions relating
to alternative manufacturer licensing standards; further providing for slot
machine accounting controls and audits, for license renewals, for duty of
licensees, key employees and gaming employees, for gross terminal revenue
deductions and for itemized budget reporting; repealing provisions relating
to investigations and enforcement; establishing and providing for the powers
and duties of the Division of Gaming Enforcement; providing for criminal
investigations and proceedings, for inspection, seizure and warrants and for
information sharing and enforcement referral; further providing for
prohibited acts and penalties and for duty to provide certain information;
and repealing provisions relating to exclusive jurisdiction of Supreme
Court.
STATUS: Referred to COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT,
April 7, 2008
(24) SB 1392, P.N. 2024
An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval
of the Governor, to grant and convey to the Pennsylvania State Employees
Credit Union, certain lands situate in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County.
STATUS: First consideration, June 3, 2008
(25) SB 1421, P.N. 2072
An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the
Public Welfare Code, further providing for application for registration
certificate, for issuance of registration certificate and for records; and
providing for disclosure.
STATUS: Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, May 21, 2008
(26) SB 1488, P.N. 2203
An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in lobbying disclosure, further
providing for definitions, for reporting and for prohibited activities.
STATUS: Laid on the table, July 1, 2008
(27) SB 1530, P.N. 2322
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177,
No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, removing references to
the Board of Trustees of Harrisburg State Hospital.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE PUBLIC HEALTH AND
WELFARE COMMITTEE, Aug. 18, 2008
(28) SB 1542, P.N. 2330
An Act proposing an amendment to the Constitution of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for appropriation bills.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE APPROPRIATIONS
COMMITTEE, August 20, 2008
(29) SB 1543, P.N.2331
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177,
No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget
procedures, providing for general appropriation procedure; and further
providing for transmission of budget information to General Assembly.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE APPROPRIATIONS
COMMITTEE, August 20, 2008
(30) SB 1551, P.N. 2344
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177,
No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, further providing for the
powers and duties of the Auditor General; and repealing provisions relating
to the Legislative Audit Advisory Commission.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE,
September 12, 2008
(31) SB 1552, P.N. 2345
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343,
No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, further providing for audits of accounts
of debtors and agents of the Commonwealth, for audits of affairs of
departments, boards and commissions and for audits of agencies receiving
State aid.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE,
Sept. 12, 2008
(32) SB 1553, P.N. 2404
An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, defining "Inspector General"; further
providing for the State Ethics Commission, for powers and duties of the
commission and for investigations by commission; and providing for the
Inspector General of the General Assembly and for powers and duties of the
Inspector General.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE,
Sept. 19, 2008
(33) SB 1555, P.N. 2347
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for requirements for
governmental access.
STATUS: PASSED HOUSE-Third consideration and final
passage, Sept. 22, 2008 (47-0); Referred to SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE,
Sept. 23, 2008
(34) SB 1582, P.N. 2405
An Act amending the act of March 24, 1980 (P.L.50,
No.18), known as the Stony Creek Wild and Scenic River Act, further
providing for legislative findings and purpose; providing for limitations on
use; and making editorial changes.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
AND ENERGY COMMITTEE, Sept. 19, 2008
(35) SB 1583, P.N. 2406
An Act authorizing the Department of General Services,
with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Susquehanna
Township a pedestrian easement through certain lands situate in Susquehanna
Township, Dauphin County.
STATUS: Referred to SENATE STATE GOVERNMENT
COMMITTEE, Sept. 19, 2008
SENATE RESOLUTIONS (1) SR 26, P.N. 50
A Resolution designating the week of February 11 through 17, 2007, as
"Career and Technical Education Week" in Pennsylvania.
STATUS: Introduced and adopted, Feb. 5, 2007
(2) SR 28, P.N. 55
A Resolution recognizing February 6, 2007, as "Ronald Reagan Day" in
Pennsylvania.
STATUS: Introduced and adopted, Feb. 6, 2007
(3) SR 63, P.N. 636
A Resolution designating the month of March 2007 as "Multiple Sclerosis
Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
STATUS: Introduced and adopted, March 20, 2007
(4) SR 64, P.N. 637
A Resolution designating the month of March 2007 as "International
DeMolay Month" in Pennsylvania.
STATUS: Introduced and adopted, March 20, 2007
(5) SR 118, P.N. 986 A Resolution applauding
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology on the
historic occasion of its inaugural commencement exercise
and extending all best wishes for continued success at
providing the Commonwealth and its citizens with
continued returns on their investment. STATUS:
Introduced and adopted, May 7, 2007, Transmitted as
directed, May 9, 2007 (6) SR 160, P.N. 1330
A Resolution commemorating the contributions of Milton Friedman and the 95th
birthday of Milton Friedman on July 31, 2007
STATUS: Introduced and adopted, July 16, 2007
(7) SR 178, P.N. 1419
A Resolution declaring October 17, 2007, as "Harrisburg First Robotics Day"
in Pennsylvania.
STATUS: Introduced and adopted, September 25, 2007
(8) SR 179, P.N. 1420
A Resolution recognizing the week of October 7 through 13, 2007 as
"National Newspaper Week" in Pennsylvania.
STATUS: Introduced and adopted, September 25, 2007
(9) SR 180, P.N. 1421
A Resolution declaring September 25, 2007, as "International Ataxia
Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
STATUS: Introduced and adopted, September 25, 2007
(10) SR 181, P.N. 1422
A Resolution designating October 2007 as "Ret Syndrome Awareness
Month" in Pennsylvania.
STATUS: Introduced and adopted, September 25, 2007
(11) SR 182, P.N. 1423
A Resolution designating October 13, 2007, as "Military Family Day" in
Pennsylvania.
STATUS: Introduced and adopted, September 25, 2007
(12) SR 189, P.N. 1443
A Resolution designating the month of October 2007 as
"Italian-American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
STATUS: Introduced and adopted, October 3, 2007
(13) SR 216, P.N. 1567
A Resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the
dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
STATUS: Introduced and adopted, November 19, 2007
(14) SR 220, P.N. 1656
A Resolution honoring Linda L. Sheaffer upon her
retirement.
STATUS: Introduced and adopted, December 12, 2007
(Remarks see Senate Journal), December 12, 2007
(15 ) SR 230, P.N. 1735
A Resolution designating the week of February 10
through 16, 2008, as "Career and Technical Education
Week" in Pennsylvania.
STATUS: Introduced and adopted, February 4, 2008
(16) SR 231, P.N. 1736
A Resolution recognizing February 6, 2008, as "Ronald
Reagan Day" in Pennsylvania.
STATUS: Introduced and adopted, February 4, 2008
(17) SR 259, P.N. 1824
A Resolution designating the month of March 2008 as
"Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
STATUS: Introduced and adopted, March 12, 2008
(18) SR 260, P.N. 1825
A Resolution designating the month of March 2008 as
"International DeMolay Month" in Pennsylvania.
STATUS: Introduced and adopted, March 12, 2008
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