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February 12, 2010, 7:11 pm
PLS is expanding its coverage to hearings in Philadelphia. Based on availability of reporters in our Philadelphia bureau, we will be covering hearings that take place in and around the city.
Look for coverage of today’s House Urban Affairs Committee hearing on the reorganization of the Philadelphia Board of Revision of Taxes and of the House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on expert testimony in the Capitol Toolbox later this evening.
At the Urban Affairs hearing, Chairman Curtis Thomas (D-Philadelphia) noted how the goal of discussing the future of the board was to create a more equitable tax revision process. Interim Executive Director for the Philadelphia Board of Revisions of Taxes, Richard Negrin, said that he has started programs to better train employees of the BRT by doing interviews with members of the BRT. Other members in attendance included: Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Philadelphia), Rep. Karen Breyer (R-Northampton), and Michael O’Brien (D-Philadelphia).
September 30, 2009, 10:32 am
The committee held a public hearing on HB 1322. Members heard testimony from the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Regional Housing Legal Services, and the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania on the issue of adverse possession. Check the PLS Capitol Toolbox later today to read the full story.
September 24, 2009, 10:34 am
The House Urban Affairs Committee met today to consider HB 1092, HB 1917, and HB 1942. They reported all bills as committed. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the story.
September 23, 2009, 11:19 am
The committee held an informational meeting on proposed regulation: 2776 Department of Community and Economic Development 4-91: Industrialized Housing, pursuant to the Industrialized Housing Act. Mark Conte, Chief of the Housing Standards Division of the Department of Community and Economic Development, gave an overview of the regulation and explained the differences between industrial housing and manufactured housing. Check the PLS Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.
August 5, 2009, 9:34 am
The committee voted unanimously to report as committed HB 1789. The legislation amends the Public Safety Emergency Telephone Act to establish a method of collection for pre-paid, E-911, wireless service. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.
July 1, 2009, 9:56 am
The committee voted unanimously to report as committed SB 240. This legislation updates and rewrites the Emergency Medical Services Act. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.
June 30, 2009, 9:05 am
House Urban Affairs met this morning and voted out four pieces of legislation. HR 350, HB 1645 and HB 1661 were unanimously reported as committed, while HB 1055 was amended. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.
June 17, 2009, 10:45 am
The committee unanimously reported out Rep. Bryan Barbin’s (D-Cambria) legislation, HB 1713, which would prohibit the sale or closure of any State Veterans home, center or school. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.
June 3, 2009, 10:11 am
The committee reported out five bills, including a resolution expressing opposition to the closing of the Scotland School for Veterans Children. Rep. Barbin told the committee he intends to offer an amendment on the floor that would address more concerns surrounding the potential closing of the school. Minority Chairman Fairchild expressed concern over the handling of this through legislative power. Chairman Melio said the committee could certainly take a look at HB 1552, which imposes a moratorium on the closure of the school. Check out the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.
May 13, 2009, 10:18 am
House Veterans Affairs met this morning to vote on a number of bills. Among them, HBs 592, 1445, and HR 275 were reported as committed, while HR 209, HB 867 and HB 1280 were amended. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.
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