The House Rules Committee reported out two pieces of legislation this morning. The first, SB 383, establishes problem solving courts. The second bill, HB 1041, amends the Pharmacy Act regarding drug therapy protocols. Check the Capitol Toolbox for the full story.
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Along a party line vote this evening, the House Rules committee amended and reported out budget vehicle HB 1416. It now goes before the full House, where it will be the subject of debate this evening and likely into tomorrow. Check the Capitol Toolbox for the full story, text of the amendment, and ongoing coverage. Posted by mike | Tags: Budget | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Republican Policy, House Rules | Comments are closed | Share:
The committee met to consider HB 1531. The bill was report as amended with the Republicans voting in the negative. The amendment eliminated the tax proposal on small games of chance but included a severance tax on natural gas, increase in cigarette tax, and a tax on smokeless tobacco and cigars. The amendment also set the tax on table games at 34 percent and a $20 million license fee. Check the PLS Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. House Rules and House Approp met back to back this afternoon and reported the following bills unanimously without amendments: HB 348 (Rules), HB 692, HB 1593, HB 1614, and SB 607 (all from Approp). Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox. Posted by Kim | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Agriculture & Rural Affairs, House Appropriations, House Republican Policy, House Rules | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Select Committee on Minority, Women & Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Inclusion met today to vote on a report that was produced after six months of hearings on the issue of MWDB inclusion. Rep. Curtis Thomas (D-Philadelphia) made many recommendations and Chairman Jake Wheatley (D-Allegheny) decided to suspend the meeting until next week so that the concerns of members can be properly addressed. Check the PLS Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. The committee met to consider one bill. HB 1828 was unanimously reported as amended. House Minority Leader Sam Smith (R-Jefferson) said Republican members voted to move the process along but stressed that they still have a number of concerns with the legislation and look forward to a spirited debate tomorrow. House Majority Leader Todd Eachus (D-Luzerne) said it is fitting that the debate will be tomorrow, September 11, because the amendment guarantees the collective bargaining rights of the police and firemen. Check the PLS Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. The House Rules Committee met today to consider three bills. HB 1593, HB 39, and HB 1663 were unanimously reported as committed. Check the Capitol Tool Box later for more information. Posted by intern | Tags: adoption, Animal Cruelty, Harrisburg, insurance, State Gaming Fund | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Republican Policy, House Rules | Comments are closed | Share:
The House Rules Committee met today to consider one bill. House Bill 1902 was unanimously reported as committed. Check the Capitol Tool Box later for more information. Posted by intern | Tags: pain management | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Republican Policy, House Rules | Comments are closed | Share:
The committee unanimously reported as committed HB 666 authorizing DGS to grant and convey certain lands and submerged lands in the 39th Ward of Philadelphia. On a party line vote, the committee reported as committed HB 1858 which authorizes counties except Allegheny and Philadelphia to levy a 1% sales or use and occupancy tax and HB 1884 amending the PA Municipal Retirement Law. The Democrats voted in favor of reporting the two bills and the Republicans voted against. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by jeff | Tags: Commonwealth Foundation, land conveyance, Legislative Budget & Finance Committee | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Republican Policy, House Rules | Comments are closed | Share:
The committee met to consider five bills. HB 1330, HB 1847, HB 1861, HB 1654, and HB 1770 were unanimously reported as committed. Check the PLS Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. |
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