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Local Government Associations Urge Passage of HB 2018 National Kidney Foundation Celebrates the Gift of Life Rally and Torch Run PA Health Access Network Calls on Senate to Pass SB 1137 Members Of State House Discuss Volunteer Responders Tax Credit Legislation Legislators and Advocates Urge Senate to Pass Bill Banning Mandatory Overtime Legislators, Advocates Rally to Eliminate Mental Retardation Waiting List (Note: You must be a PLS subscriber and logged into the Capitol Toolbox to view any of today’s press conferences) Posted by Mike | Tags: Fumo, implementation agreements, Intergovermental cooperation, labor, Local Government, mandatory overtime, right to bail | Category: Face to Face, Press Conference | Leave a comment | Share:
The House Ag committee met for a third time on HB 2525, with rewrites the Dog Law and finally voted it out of committee. A total of eight amendments were adopted over the course of the three meetings. Check out the story here. (You must be a PLS subscriber and logged into the Capitol Toolbox to view the story) Posted by Kim | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Aging, House Agriculture & Rural Affairs | Leave a comment | Share:
Four local government associations held a press conference today to urge passage of HB 2018, known as the Tax-exempt Property Municipal Assistance Act, sponsored by Rep. Bob Freeman (D-Northampton), A number of mayors and township supervisors were on hand for the event, including Harrisburg mayor Stephen Reed, and Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter… Check out the Press Release Roundup later today for the full story. (Note: You must be a PLS subscriber and logged into the Capitol Toolbox to view the roundup) Posted by Mike | Tags: fire sprinklers, Harrisburg, implementation agreements, Local Government, municipalities, Philadelphia | Category: Face to Face, Press Conference | Leave a comment | Share:
Legislators and advocates held a press conference to urge the Senate to pass legislation to eliminate mandatory overtime for health care workers, including nurses. Rep. Dan Surra, the sponsor of the bill, HB 834, explained that the bill has been languishing in the Senate Labor and Industry Committee for over a year… Check out the Press Release Roundup later today for the full story. (Note: You must be a PLS subscriber and logged into the Capitol Toolbox to view the roundup) Posted by Mike | Tags: food, Health Care, Intergovermental cooperation, mandatory overtime | Category: Face to Face, Press Conference | Leave a comment | Share:
Legislators and advocates for people with mental disabilities rallied at the Capitol today to call for the elimination of the waiting list for housing and other community-based services. Rep. George Kenney explained that the Joint State Government Commission just released a report to recommend how to eliminate the waiting list. Look later for coverage of this event. Check out the Press Release Roundup later today for the full story. (Note: You must be a PLS subscriber and logged into the Capitol Toolbox to view the roundup) Posted by Mike | Tags: labor, Stanley Cup | Category: Face to Face, Press Conference | Leave a comment | Share:
House Professional Licensure amended SB 838, regarding CPAs, approved regulations16A-419: Final rulemaking of State Architects Licensure Board related to requirements for examination eligibility and  16A-5415: Final rulemaking of State Board of Pharmacy related to supplies and equipment; and voted to take no action until final regs are promulgated and to submit comments on Regulations 16A-5133: Proposed rulemaking of the State Board of Nursing related to certified nurse specialists and 16A-6911: Proposed rulemaking of the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors related to code of ethical practice and standards of professional conduct. Click to view the complete story. (Note, you must be a PLS subscriber and logged into the Capitol Toolbox to view the story) Posted by Kim | Tags: adultBasic, architecture, community college, CPAs, Live Blog, nursing, performance report, PSFA, regulations, social workers | Category: House Local Government, House Professional Licensure | Leave a comment | Share:
The House Veterans Affairs amended and voted on SB 385 this afternoon. The bill would require VoIP providers to assess a $1 fee on each service line. Citing a commitment he made not to support any bill he perceives as a tax increase, Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) voted against the bill… Check out the full story here. (Note: You must be a PLS subscriber and logged into the Capitol Toolbox to view the full story) Posted by Mike | Tags: social workers, VoIP | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Urban Affairs, House Veterans Affairs | Leave a comment | Share:
House Rules met off the floor to consider six bills. Rep. Sam Smith expressed concerns with HB 2621 and HB 1620, but both bills were reported unanimously. Click to view the complete story. (Note, you must be a PLS subscriber and logged into the Capitol Toolbox to view the story) Posted by Kim | Tags: Environmental Hearing Board, gaming, municipalities, Philadelphia | Category: Committee Voting Meeting | Leave a comment | Share:
The House Ag Committee today continued its consideration of HB 2525, which rewrites the Dog Law. The committee adopted six more amendents, rejected three, and another six were withdrawn. The committee is expected to reconvene within the next 24 hours to continue consideration of amendments and ultimately the bill. Click to view the complete story. (You must be a PLS subscriber and logged into the Capitol Toolbox to view the story)Â Posted by Kim | Tags: Crane Operators, Dog Law | Category: Committee Voting Meeting | Leave a comment | Share:
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