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September 27, 2011, 11:18 am
The Senate Local Government Committee met this morning to consider several bills, most of which were a package that would increase certain bid limits for the various types of municipalities. All eleven bills in the package were amended to match a similar package of Senate bills already in place for final passage. The committee voted on three other bills, all without amendment. SB 961, which limits the availability of coroner records, was subject to considerable discussion on the merits of public records versus protecting decedents.
Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox this afternoon.
March 9, 2010, 10:45 am
The House and Senate Local Government Committees held a joint hearing with the Department of Community and Economic Development to learn about the community services block grant program, which provides services and activities to address the root causes of poverty in communities.
Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox this afternoon.
February 2, 2010, 10:40 am
The Senate Local Gov’t Committee met to consider a lengthy agenda of 18 bills, all of which were drafted by the Local Government Commission. The entire package was reported with minimal discussion; HBs 1515-1520 were amended to match a Senate package of similar bills relating to ADA compliance and the remaining agenda was reported without amendments.
Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox early this afternoon.
December 16, 2009, 4:20 pm
The committee reported out as amended SB 435 and, as committed, SB 1117. These bills allow county commissioners the option to abolish the office of jury commisioner. The members also reported as committed SB 1091 which brings the coroner’s law into line with the Right to Know law; SB 1155 which updates existing bonding requirements for county elected and appointed officials; and HB 1609 amending the Municipalities Planning Code to further provide for traditional neighborhood developments. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the complete story.
May 11, 2009, 12:30 pm
The Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE of PA) held a rally this afternoon to discuss the group’s ongoing efforts to promote crash avoidance through proficient and safe riding by motorcyclists. ABATE also took time to commemorate the late Lt. Governor Catherine Baker Knoll, who was a motorcycle enthusiast. Check the Capitol Toolbox for the story.
April 28, 2009, 1:14 pm
The Senate Local Government Committee met to consider five bills, all of which were unanimously reported as committed with little to no discussion. Senator Vogel questioned the elimination of the deadline in SB 284, but ultimately voted for the bill.
March 25, 2009, 10:09 am
The Senate Local Gov’t Committee met to consider several bills, all of which were reported unanimously. The agenda included a package of bills that would increase municipal bid requirement limits, which are expected to be amended later in the process to further refine the inflation adjustment provisions.
Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox shortly.
March 12, 2009, 1:29 pm
The House and Senate Local Government Committees held a joint hearing with several local government groups to learn about the issues affecting local government and what priorities need to be addressed. Chief among the issues discussed was that local governments do not want mandates from the state government. There was also a significant amount of discussion on the governor’s proposed 1% county sales tax, which most of the local government associations support.
Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox this evening.
February 10, 2009, 10:00 am
The Senate Local Government committee voted out Senate Bills 139, 140 and 141 this morning. All three bills addressed eliminating references to elected assessors. Check the Capitol Tool Box later for more information.
April 2, 2008, 8:15 pm
The Senate Local Government Committee voted out seven bills this morning. HB 780 and HB 239 proved to be the most contentious, and both garnered debate. HB 239 was eventually voted out by a 9-2 vote, while HB 780 was unanimously reported out after the adoption of several amendments…
Check out the full story on MyPLS.com.
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