The committee voted unanimously to report as amended HB 726 which creates the Missing Endangered Person Advisory System (MEPAS). The bill originally established the Silver Alert for Missing Senior Citizens Act for the purpose of locating missing senior citizens with mental impairments. The committee unanimously adopted an amendment from Minority Chairman Tim Hennessey (R-Chester) which removed the current language and replaced it with language establishing MEPAS which would assist in the recovery of missing persons who are at special risk of harm or injury. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.
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Posted by jeff | Tags: Missing Endangered Person Advisory System | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Aging | Comments are closed | Share:
The committee held an informational meeting with representatives from the Rendell Administration on the 2010-2011 State Budget and its impact on aging programs. Aging Secretary John Michael Hall, Acting Revenue Secretary Daniel Hassell and representatives from the Departments of Health, Public Welfare and the State Lottery responded to questions on such topics as funding for Area Agencies on Aging; integrated care; health care facilities inspections; PACE; assisted living; lottery sales; and other programs for older Pennsylvanians. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by jeff | Tags: Area Agencies on Aging, assisted living, integrated care, State Lottery | Category: House Aging, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Aging & Older Adult Services Committee conducted a public hearing on legislation establishing a senior alert system to aid in the recovery of missing endangered adults with mental impairments. Testimony was presented by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association; the Pennsylvania State Police; and the Department of Aging. All three testified in support of the concept of such a system but offered suggestions on how to strengthen the legislation. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by jeff | Tags: alzheimer's disease, Department of Aging | Category: House Aging, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
The committee met consider three bills. After a lengthy discussion, HB 1961 establishing the Home Care Consumer Information Report Card Program and HB 2062 requiring carbon monoxide alarms in facilities serving care dependent persons were passed over. HB 122 establishing the Senior Alert System was also passed over because the prime sponsor was unable to attend the meeting due to a scheduling conflict. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. Posted by jeff | Tags: breast feeding, carbon monoxide alarms, senior alert system, VoIP, Volunteer Continuing Medical Education Act | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, Freemium Content, House Aging | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee held a public hearing to listen to the results and recommendations found in the study “Improving End-of-Life Experiences for Pennsylvanians.” Committee members heard testimony from medical professionals and advocates, as well as from Secretary John Hall from the Department of Aging, who suggested that more needs to be done to encourage people to having “end-of-life” discussions before it is too late. Dr. Joseph Straton spoke about some of the misconceptions about hospice care and the importance of raising awareness for the resources that are available to residents of the Commonwealth. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for more information. Posted by intern | Tags: University of Pennsylvania | Category: Freemium Content, House Aging, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Aging and Adult Older Services Committee held a hearing this morning on the impacts of Alzheimer’s Disease on the state of Pennsylvania. Community outreach programs, governmental programs, and the caregiver experience were also discussed. Testimony came from the Department of Aging, the Alzheimer’s Association, AARP, and the Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the story. Posted by intern | Category: Freemium Content, House Aging, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee held a hearing this morning on HB 1788 by Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster). The bill would allow for supplementation of local taxing authorities who would lose 10% of their assessed value due to preferential tax treatment from the implementation of the Clean and Green act. The Department of Agriculture, the PA School Boards Association, and two school superintendents gave testimony. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the story. Posted by intern | Category: House Aging, House Agriculture & Rural Affairs | Comments are closed | Share:
The committee received a briefing on the Pennsylvania Integrated Care Initiative from Secretary of Aging Michael Hall and Secretary of Public Welfare Estelle Richman. The plan is designed to allow persons aged 60 and older who are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan to have their Medicaid benefits provided through the same plan. The members also voted unanimously to report as committed HB 1482 with a recommendation it be re-referred to House Professional Licensure. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by jeff | Tags: Health Care Facilities Act, PA Integrated Care Initiative | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, Freemium Content, House Aging, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Leave a comment | Share:
The House Agri Committee met this morning to consider SB 901, which was unanimously reported as amended with two amendments. Check the Capitol Toolbox early this afternoon for the complete story. Posted by Kim | Tags: biodiesel, table games | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Aging, House Agriculture & Rural Affairs | Comments are closed | Share:
SB 901 was passed over yet again by the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee at an off the floor meeting today. Chairman Mike Hanna (D-Clinton) indicated the bill, and an amendment to it, should be ready for consideration by the committee in a week. SB 607 was reported out as committed at the meeting. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by mike | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Aging, House Agriculture & Rural Affairs | Comments are closed | Share:
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