FYI by PLS » Senate State Government http://www.fyibypls.com Snippets of PA State Capitol Coverage from PLS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:32:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= State Government Committee Reports Congressional Reapportionment Plan http://www.fyibypls.com/2011/12/state-government-committee-reports-congressional-reapportionment-plan/ http://www.fyibypls.com/2011/12/state-government-committee-reports-congressional-reapportionment-plan/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:36:03 +0000 Jeff http://www.fyibypls.com/?p=11138 By a 6-5 vote, the members of the Senate State Government Committee reported as amended SB 1249 which draws the boundaries for Pennsylvania’s 18 congressional districts. The lines for the 7th congressional district in southeast Pennsylvania continues to cause the most controversy. Voting in favor of reporting the legislation were Chairman Charles McIlhinney (R-Bucks), Jake Corman (R-Centre), John Pippy (R-Allegheny), Joseph Scarnati (R-Jefferson), Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) and Donald White (R-Indiana). Voting against reporting the bill were Minority Chairman Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia) and Senators Michael Brubaker (R-Lancaster), Andrew Dinniman (D-Chester), Michael Folmer (R-Lebanon) and LeAnna Washington (D-Philadelphia). The Senate Appropriations Committee will vote on the bill later today and then it will be voted on by the full Senate. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.

]]> By a 6-5 vote, the members of the Senate State Government Committee reported as amended SB 1249 which draws the boundaries for Pennsylvania’s 18 congressional districts. The lines for the 7th congressional district in southeast Pennsylvania continues to cause the most controversy. Voting in favor of reporting the legislation were Chairman Charles McIlhinney (R-Bucks), Jake Corman (R-Centre), John Pippy (R-Allegheny), Joseph Scarnati (R-Jefferson), Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) and Donald White (R-Indiana). Voting against reporting the bill were Minority Chairman Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia) and Senators Michael Brubaker (R-Lancaster), Andrew Dinniman (D-Chester), Michael Folmer (R-Lebanon) and LeAnna Washington (D-Philadelphia). The Senate Appropriations Committee will vote on the bill later today and then it will be voted on by the full Senate. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.

]]> http://www.fyibypls.com/2011/12/state-government-committee-reports-congressional-reapportionment-plan/feed/ 0 Congressional Reapportionment Maps Unveiled at Joint Committee Hearing http://www.fyibypls.com/2011/12/congressional-reapportionment-maps-unveiled-at-joint-committee-hearing/ http://www.fyibypls.com/2011/12/congressional-reapportionment-maps-unveiled-at-joint-committee-hearing/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:59:00 +0000 Jeff http://www.fyibypls.com/?p=11132 The long awaited congressional reapportionment map was unveiled this afternoon at a joint informational meeting of the Senate and House State Government Committees. Based on the 2010 census Pennsylvania loses one congressional seat so the proposed map places Congressmen Jason Altmire (D-Allegheny) and Mark Critz (D-Cambria) into the same congressional district. However, at the hearing the proposed 7th congressional district was the most controversial. The current district consists of parts of Delaware, Chester and Montgomery Counties but under the new proposal it is expanded into parts of Lancaster and Berks Counties as well. The proposed plan is scheduled to be considered by the Senate State Government Committee tomorrow morning and by the full Senate by the end of the day. The House State Government Committee has scheduled a voting meeting on the proposal for Thursday morning. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.

]]> The long awaited congressional reapportionment map was unveiled this afternoon at a joint informational meeting of the Senate and House State Government Committees. Based on the 2010 census Pennsylvania loses one congressional seat so the proposed map places Congressmen Jason Altmire (D-Allegheny) and Mark Critz (D-Cambria) into the same congressional district. However, at the hearing the proposed 7th congressional district was the most controversial. The current district consists of parts of Delaware, Chester and Montgomery Counties but under the new proposal it is expanded into parts of Lancaster and Berks Counties as well. The proposed plan is scheduled to be considered by the Senate State Government Committee tomorrow morning and by the full Senate by the end of the day. The House State Government Committee has scheduled a voting meeting on the proposal for Thursday morning. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.

]]> http://www.fyibypls.com/2011/12/congressional-reapportionment-maps-unveiled-at-joint-committee-hearing/feed/ 0 Senate Committee Reports Out Voter ID Bill http://www.fyibypls.com/2011/12/senate-committee-reports-out-voter-id-bill/ http://www.fyibypls.com/2011/12/senate-committee-reports-out-voter-id-bill/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:06:22 +0000 Jeff http://www.fyibypls.com/?p=11101 By a 6 to 5 vote, the Senate State Government Committee reported as amended House Bill 934. Sen. Jake Corman (R-Centre) joined the four committee Democrats in voting against reporting the bill out of committee. The committee voted to adopt an amendment offered by Chairman Charles McIlhinney (R-Bucks) which he said addressed some of the concerns raised in the State House. He also said he has been working with members of the House and the Corbett Administration on the legislation. In other actions, the committee voted unanimously to report favorably on the nomination of Dr. John Stevens to the State Civil Service Commission and to report as committed Senate Bill 1089, legislation amending the Election Code dealing with the listing of candidates on the ballots in the city of Philadelphia. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.

]]> By a 6 to 5 vote, the Senate State Government Committee reported as amended House Bill 934. Sen. Jake Corman (R-Centre) joined the four committee Democrats in voting against reporting the bill out of committee. The committee voted to adopt an amendment offered by Chairman Charles McIlhinney (R-Bucks) which he said addressed some of the concerns raised in the State House. He also said he has been working with members of the House and the Corbett Administration on the legislation. In other actions, the committee voted unanimously to report favorably on the nomination of Dr. John Stevens to the State Civil Service Commission and to report as committed Senate Bill 1089, legislation amending the Election Code dealing with the listing of candidates on the ballots in the city of Philadelphia. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.

]]> http://www.fyibypls.com/2011/12/senate-committee-reports-out-voter-id-bill/feed/ 0 Senate Committee Reports Out Congressional Reapportionment Bill http://www.fyibypls.com/2011/12/senate-committee-reports-out-congressional-reapportionment-bill/ http://www.fyibypls.com/2011/12/senate-committee-reports-out-congressional-reapportionment-bill/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:59:48 +0000 Jeff http://www.fyibypls.com/?p=11090 The Senate State Government Committee voted unanimously to report as committed S.B. 1249 which apportions the Commonwealth into 18 congressional districts based on the 2010 census. In its current form, the legislation does not yet provide descriptions of the districts. Chairman Charles McIlhinney (R-Bucks) explained that the purpose of reporting the bill was to begin the legislative process. He said he intends to hold an informational meeting on the congressional reapportionment plan early next week followed by voting meeting shortly thereafter. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.

]]> The Senate State Government Committee voted unanimously to report as committed S.B. 1249 which apportions the Commonwealth into 18 congressional districts based on the 2010 census. In its current form, the legislation does not yet provide descriptions of the districts. Chairman Charles McIlhinney (R-Bucks) explained that the purpose of reporting the bill was to begin the legislative process. He said he intends to hold an informational meeting on the congressional reapportionment plan early next week followed by voting meeting shortly thereafter. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.

]]> http://www.fyibypls.com/2011/12/senate-committee-reports-out-congressional-reapportionment-bill/feed/ 0 Senate State Government Discusses Amendments to Right to Know Law http://www.fyibypls.com/2011/03/senate-state-government-discusses-amendments-to-right-to-know-law/ http://www.fyibypls.com/2011/03/senate-state-government-discusses-amendments-to-right-to-know-law/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:14:21 +0000 Jason http://www.fyibypls.com/?p=9232 The Senate State Government Committee held a public hearing on SB 247, relating to the Right to Know Law. All testifiers agreed the current law is strong and has advanced open government and transparency, but more can be done.

Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full write-up.

]]> The Senate State Government Committee held a public hearing on SB 247, relating to the Right to Know Law. All testifiers agreed the current law is strong and has advanced open government and transparency, but more can be done.

Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full write-up.

]]> http://www.fyibypls.com/2011/03/senate-state-government-discusses-amendments-to-right-to-know-law/feed/ 0 Senate State Government Approves New Secretary of the Commonwealth, Bills http://www.fyibypls.com/2010/09/senate-state-government-approves-new-secretary-of-the-commonwealth-bills/ http://www.fyibypls.com/2010/09/senate-state-government-approves-new-secretary-of-the-commonwealth-bills/#comments Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:28:01 +0000 Kim http://www.fyibypls.com/?p=8001 The Senate State Government Committee this morning unanimously advanced the nomination of Basil Merenda as Secretary of the Commonwealth. The senators offered their praise for the nominee. The committee also unanimously moved forward four bills without amendment.

]]> The Senate State Government Committee this morning unanimously advanced the nomination of Basil Merenda as Secretary of the Commonwealth. The senators offered their praise for the nominee. The committee also unanimously moved forward four bills without amendment.

]]> http://www.fyibypls.com/2010/09/senate-state-government-approves-new-secretary-of-the-commonwealth-bills/feed/ 0 Senate State Government – 12:30 p.m. http://www.fyibypls.com/2010/01/senate-state-government-1230-p-m-2/ http://www.fyibypls.com/2010/01/senate-state-government-1230-p-m-2/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:57:50 +0000 Jeff http://blog.lobbytracpa.com/?p=5634 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.

]]> 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.

]]> http://www.fyibypls.com/2010/01/senate-state-government-1230-p-m-2/feed/ 0 Senate State Government – Off the Floor http://www.fyibypls.com/2009/12/senate-state-government-off-the-floor-3/ http://www.fyibypls.com/2009/12/senate-state-government-off-the-floor-3/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:43:14 +0000 Matt http://blog.lobbytracpa.com/?p=5314 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.

]]> 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.

]]> http://www.fyibypls.com/2009/12/senate-state-government-off-the-floor-3/feed/ 0 Senate State Government – Off the Floor http://www.fyibypls.com/2009/10/senate-state-government-off-the-floor-2/ http://www.fyibypls.com/2009/10/senate-state-government-off-the-floor-2/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:56:50 +0000 Jeff http://blog.lobbytracpa.com/?p=4708 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.

]]> 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.

]]> http://www.fyibypls.com/2009/10/senate-state-government-off-the-floor-2/feed/ 0 Senate State Government – Off the Floor http://www.fyibypls.com/2009/09/senate-state-government-off-the-floor/ http://www.fyibypls.com/2009/09/senate-state-government-off-the-floor/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:54:17 +0000 Jeff http://blog.lobbytracpa.com/?p=4362 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.

]]> 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.

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