The committee voted unanimously reported out as amended HB 1789 which imposes a prepaid wireless E-911 surcharge. After adopting amendments by Chairman Lisa Baker (R-Lackawanna) and Senator Bob Mensch (R-Montgomery), the committee had a lengthy discussion on an amendment offered by Senator Mike Waugh (R-York) which would place the responsibility for collecting the surcharge on providers instead of local retailers. Senator Waugh eventually withdrew his amendment. The committee also reported as committed SR 205, HR 403, SR 287 and SB 384 and heard a presentation from Joseph Brooks, President of Liberty USO. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story.
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The committee heard testimony and addressed concerns regarding veteran housing and services throughout the Commonwealth. An issue of contention was the proposed changes SB 1076 would bring about in staffing procedures in the Commonwealth’s six Veterans’ Homes. Other concerns surrounded the elimination of funding for the Governor’s Veterans Outreach Assistance Centers in PA. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the complete story. Posted by joe | Tags: diabled veterans real estate tax exemption, veterans | Category: Public/Informational Committee Hearing, Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness | Comments are closed | Share:
The Senate Veteran’s Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee held a public hearing to discuss and consider the nomination of four Army National Guard Colonels to be promoted to rank of Brigadier General. All four nominations were recommended favorably to the Rules and Executive Nominations Committee. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by jason | Tags: Promotions | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, Public/Informational Committee Hearing, Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness | Comments are closed | Share:
The committee met to consider four bills. HB 933, SB 87, SB 960 were reported as committed. SB 1076 was reported as amended with three Senators voting in the negative. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the details. Posted by jason | Tags: state-related universities, veterans | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness | Comments are closed | Share:
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. 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 House Local Gov’t Committee met this morning to consider a package of four bills (HBs 1515-1520) which address ADA conflicts in municipal laws, but the entire package was held over because a drafting error was discovered just yesterday. The bills will be considered next week. The committee also had an informational briefing on HB 1390, which extensively provides for stormwater management. The committee heard from former Rep. Dave Steil, who has authored the bill in the past, and DEP. Members raised concerns about the cost of stormwater planning, but proponents argued the state should begin to lay the ground work now. Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox later this afternoon. Posted by Kim | Tags: ADA, recession | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Liquor Control, House Local Government, Public/Informational Committee Hearing, Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness | 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:
The House Local Government Committee reported a package of six Senate bills designed to bring local hiring practices into compliance with ADA standards. Two other bills were reported as committed and a third, HB 2276 was amended. Check back later for the complete story. Posted by Kim | Tags: ADA, hiring, Legislative Financial Office | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Liquor Control, House Local Government, Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness | Leave a comment | Share:
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