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Senate State Government – 12:30 p.m.

The committee reported as amended SB 104 which sets eligibility criteria and requirements for state-owned vehicle use.  Reported as committed was SB 109 which requires disclosure when taxpayer funds are used for advertising and SB 1167 and HB 1030 providing for conveyances in Washington and Crawford Counties.  Although some members expressed concern, the committee reported as committed SB 895 designating the Pennsylvania Rifle as the official firearm of the Commonwealth. The committee passed over consideration of SB 163 amending the Sunshine Act regarding executive sessions. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.


Senate State Government – Off the Floor

The committee met to consider one resolution. SR 161 was unanimously reported as amended. Check the PLS Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.

Senate State Government – Off the Floor

The committee voted unanimously to report as amended SR 160. This concurrent resolution establishes a commission of private and public sector leaders to study the management of current government operations and to make recommendations for cost-cutting measures. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.

Senate State Government – Off the Floor

The committee considered two land conveyance bills. Reported as amended was H.B. 792 authorizing DGS to convey certain lands to Schuylkill County. The adopted amendment requires the property to be specifically used for an adult pre-release parole center and requires the county to construct and open the center within 5 years or the property will revert back to the Commonwealth. S.B 987 authorizing DBS to convey certain lands to the Washington County Authority was reported as committed. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.

Senate State Government – 12:30 PM

The Senate State Government Committee met and reported the nominations of Charles P. Bednarik and Andrew DePaolo to the State Athletic Commission. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.

Senate State Government Committee – 12:45 p.m.

The committee met to consider the nomination of Odelfa Smith Preston to the State Civil Service Commission. Preston briefly explained her professional background to the committee, and several senators spoke on her behalf. The committee unanimously voted to confirm her appointment. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.

Senate State Government – 9:45 a.m.

The committee unanimously reported as committed SB 106 which amends the Constitution to prohibit sine die legislative session following the November election in even-nuumbered years and SB 107 requiring the State Treasurer to post all salary information for state officers and employees and requiring local agencies to post salary information for their officers and employees. The members also unanimously reported as committed HB 109, HB 348, SB 491, and SB 492 which are land conveyance bills. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.

Senate State Government – 12:00 p.m.

The committee voted unanimously to favorably report the nomination of Andrew Sislo as the citizen member of the Board of Claims. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story.

Senate State Government – 12:30 p.m.

The committee met to consider two resolutions and three bills. SB 896, SB 1392, SR 127, SB 904, SB 969, SB 14 were unanimously reported as committed. SR 51 was reported as committed after an exchange by Senator Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon) and Senator Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia). Senator Williams said that farm subsidies, Medicare, and Social Security among others are entitlements from the federal government and asked which ones the state should give up. Senator Folmer said “the federal government is too encroaching now” and indicated that 14 other states have adopted similar resolutions. Check the PLS Capitol Toolbox for the full story.

Senate State Government – 12:30 p.m.

The committee met to consider two bills. SB 852 was reported as amended and SB 862 was reported as committed. Check the PLS Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.