The committee unanimously reported as committed SR 149 designating September 29, 2009, as “Pennsylvania First Responder Appreciation Day” and SR 150 designating September 27, 2009, as “Gold Star Mother’s Day” in Pennsylvania. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.
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Posted by Jeff | Tags: Gold Star Mother's Day, Pennsylvania First Responder Appreciation Day, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009, surplus line insurers | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, Senate Democratic Policy, Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness | Comments are closed | Share:
The committee met to consider four bills. SB 851, SB 825, SB 891, and HB 1533 were all unanimously reported as committed. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by intern | Category: Senate Democratic Policy, Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness | Comments are closed | Share:
The Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a public hearing to review the Medicaid base rate and to discuss the financial situation of the commonwealth’s hospitals. DPW Secretary Estelle Richman discussed the efforts of DPW to formulate a new rate system in the face of budget cuts. Carolyn Scanlan of the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania discussed the current state of Medicaid reimbursement as well as the harm that would be caused by further budget cuts. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. Posted by Jason | Tags: blood alcohol content, blues, Budget, budget, junior driver licenses, Medicaid, PUC | Category: Public/Informational Committee Hearing, Senate Democratic Policy | Comments are closed | Share:
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee met today to consider several bills and nominations. SR 38 and SR 40 were voted on and passed unanimously. The committee also voted to support promotions for several Pennsylvania Air and National Guard officers. Check the Capitol Tool Box later for more information. Posted by intern | Category: Senate Democratic Policy, Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness | Comments are closed | Share:
The committee voted unanimouslyto report out as committed SB 48, SB 162, and SB 206. The committee also voted unanimously to report as amended SB 240 which updates the delivery and regulation of emergency medical services. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Jeff | Tags: disease prevention, emergency medical services | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, Senate Democratic Policy, Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness | Comments are closed | Share:
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