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September 23, 2009, 1:07 pm
This morning, representatives from Mohegan Sun, Philadelphia Park, Sands, The Meadows and Presque Isle testified before the Senate Community, Economics and Recreational Development Committee on the subject of table games. Unsurprisingly the gaming industry offered its uniform support for expansion into table games, and advocated for the lower end of both the initial license fee and ongoing tax rates.
The Pennsylvania equine industry also voiced its support for table games, but offered some cautions moving forward, in part relating to the potential for a decrease in slots revenue. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.
September 14, 2009, 3:55 pm
The committee voted unanimously to report as committed SB 1070 designating a portion of Route 611 in Monroe County as the Trooper Joshua D. Miller Memorial Highway. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.
August 12, 2009, 9:08 am
The committee voted unanimously to report as committed SB 1047 which amends the Rail Freight Preservation & Improvement Act to allow certain railroad companies to perform work at their own costs with company forces without putting the contract out for contract. Minority Chairman Barry Stout (D-Washington) expressed concern with the bill’s impact on the prevailing wage and the Act. President Pro Tempore Joseph Scarnati (R-Jefferson), prime sponsor of the bill, said he is willing to work with Senator Stout to address his concerns. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.
July 28, 2009, 9:12 am
Unable to get a quorum at this morning’s Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee meeting, Chairwoman Earll and members nevertheless put acting DCED Secretary George Cornelius through his paces, with questions ranging from the department’s dealing with stimulus money, to budget cuts and how to cope with distressed cities and municipalities. The committee will meet later in the day to vote on the acting Secretary’s confirmation, but check the Capitol Toolbox for the full Q&A from this morning.
June 24, 2009, 11:09 am
The Senate Transportation Committee held a public hearing to consider the nominations of Timothy J. Carson, J. William Lincoln and A. Michael Pratt to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Mr. Pratt was the only nominee who was not already a standing member of the commission. After opening statements and some comments from Mr. Carson regardingthe potential tolling of I-80 and financial status of the public-public partnership between the Turnpike Commission and PennDOT, the nominees were confirmed unanimously with a single vote. The nominees will now be considered by the Senate Rules and Executive Nominations Committee.
June 23, 2009, 11:38 am
The committee voted unanimously to report as committed SB 711, legislation described as an “omnibus gaming reform bill”. The members also unanimously reported as committed SR 58. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.
June 17, 2009, 10:25 am
The committee received an update from PennDOT Secretary Allen Biehler, Deputy Secreetary Scott Christie, and Director of the Bureau of Design Brian Thompson on the department’s utilization of Federal stimulus moneys and its project delivery improvements. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.
June 16, 2009, 2:35 pm
The committee met to discuss three bills. SB 693, SB 765, and SB 958 were unanimously reported as committed. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.
June 9, 2009, 12:45 pm
The committee met to consider six bills. HB 370, HB 421, SB 888, SB 688 and SB 747 were reported as committed. HB 988 was reported as amended. Check the PLS Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.
April 28, 2009, 11:39 am
The committee met to consider five bills. SB 380, SB 731, SB 110, and SB 152 were reported as committed. SB 143 was reported as amended. Check the PLS Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.
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