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Table of Contents Ø Tracked Legislation o Taxes o Labor/Employment o Utilities/Energy/Environment o Healthcare/Human Services o Workforce Development/Training o Municipal o Budget Related o Miscellaneous FY 2019/2020 Budget Approved - Two days before the June 30th deadline, the Pennsylvania Legislature finalized a $33.997 billion budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Governor Tom Wolf signed the budget the same day even though the spend number is less than his original $34.1 billion budget proposal, but an increase from last years’ budget (1.8% over what was spent and 4.4% more than what was passed). Due in part to better than expected revenues, the budget does not include any broad based tax increases or significant cuts to Human Services programs. The budget also saw just under $300 million deposited into the state’s Rainy Day Fund.
The budget package includes:
The final agreement does not include changes to the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards to benefit the nuclear industry or the Commonwealth joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). RGGI received some traction in an attempt to use the carbon fees to fund the Governor’s plan on critical infrastructure, called Restore PA. The plan was originally tied to revenues from the Governor’s proposed tax on Marcellus Shale, which is even less popular that carbon fees. Fifty-five Democrats in the House and eight in the Senate voted against the spending plan due largely around environmental concerns, elimination of cash assistance for the needy and the budget plan not including an increase to the minimum wage. The Governor is looking to have the minimum wage increase considered in the fall session. Along with RGGI and AEPS changes, other energy and environment issues could come up in the fall. This includes Senators Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Pat Stefano (R-32) alternative to Restore PA that would fund infrastructure projects throughout the state without the Governor’s severance tax. As part of his budget address, Governor Wolf proposed a bond issue – funded by an additional tax on the natural gas industry – to provide funding for blight remediation, storm water projects, flood prevention, brownfield cleanups and infrastructure projects. Bartolotta and Stefano proposed a plan that would fund similar projects through revenues generated by lifting the Governor’s moratorium on non-surface disturbance natural gas drilling on state forest lands. The Senators’ plan would not require the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to authorize new non-surface disturbance horizontal drilling. It would only lift the moratorium on leases for existing well pads. “This legislation represents a commonsense approach to best protect and utilize our natural resources without massive borrowing that could have a negative impact on job creators and consumers,” Stefano said. “Imposing job-killing taxes and long-term debt will only result in a step backward for our state’s economy and environment.” “We have an opportunity to fund all of the projects that Governor Wolf wants to complete without creating new taxes that will stifle investment, chase away new jobs and boost energy costs to consumers,” Bartolotta said. “The natural gas industry already pays higher taxes in the form of impact fees that have helped fund billions of dollars in projects throughout the state. We need to explore different options other than piling on taxes that will ultimately be passed on to ratepayers.” As part of the alternative plan, revenues generated from new gas leases on state forest land would be placed in a special fund managed by the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be distributed for blight remediation, flood control infrastructure, storm water infrastructure, paving and repairing dirt and gravel roads, green infrastructure and abandoned mine reclamation projects. Lastly, House members are also pushing their “Energize PA,” plan they say will create jobs and redevelop infrastructure with no new fees or taxes. At a press conference the bill sponsors, Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), Joshua Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne), Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland), Mike Puskaric (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Tim O’Neal (R-Washington), along with House colleagues and individuals who support the initiative, including Local 66 Operating Engineers, talked about how the eight bills will create jobs, re-use abandoned manufacturing sites, and streamline permitting processes for brownfields and other sites. Kaufer’s bill, House Bill 1100, mirrors the existing Pennsylvania Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit that was established during the 2012-13 budget. This legislation would help large manufacturers using PA methane in production. House Bill 1101, sponsored by Mihalek, would increase the percentage rate cap for net loss deductions, otherwise known as net operating loss (NOL), that a business may carry forward. The current percentage is 40%, and her bill increases that to 45% in taxable year 2020 and 50% in taxable year 2021. House Bill 1102, introduced by Kail, would create the Keystone Energy Enhancement Act (KEEA). It is designed to encourage capital investment in Pennsylvania’s natural gas and manufacturing industries. House Bill 1103, championed by Fritz, would expand Pipeline Investment Program grants. Manufacturers will have a significant competitive advantage in production costs and Pennsylvania communities will be able to attract new manufacturing enterprises with readily available access to natural gas. Toohil’s House Bill 1104, would require the Department of Community and Economic Development to establish a registry for abandoned manufacturing sites throughout the state. By establishing this registry, a one-stop shop for available industrial properties, the state is making it clear that PA is open for business and wants that business. House Bill 1105, sponsored by Nelson, would further incentivize businesses to remediate properties that pose health and safety risks to our residents. Puskaric’s House Bill 1106 would reform the permitting process. Pennsylvania needs a regulatory and permitting structure conducive, not punitive, toward capital investment. Finally, House Bill 1107, sponsored by O’Neal, would create an independent commission to deal solely with the DEP permit process. This means the DEP can focus on enforcing environmental laws. Ø Dates of Interest – 2019 Fall Session Schedule HOUSE September 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 October 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 November 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 December 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 SENATE September 23, 24, 25 October 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 November 18, 19, 20 December 16, 17, 18 Ø Tracked Legislation - https://www.legis.state.pa.us/ Taxes HB 17 Ryan, Frank Amends Tax Reform Code re personal income tax Amends the Tax Reform Code, in personal income tax, adding a new section establishing a 10-year time period for the Department of Revenue to collect all assessed state taxes. Provides an exception for the inheritance tax. The new section shall take effect January 1, 2021, and the remainder will take effect immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 37) Cosponsors: Cox, Jim; Gabler, Matt; Gillen, Mark; Grove, Seth; James, Lee; Jones, Mike (F); Jozwiak, Barry; Kauffman, Rob; Keefer, Dawn; Keller, Fred (Res. 5/22/19); Lawrence, John; Ryan, Frank; Saylor, Stanley; Simmons, Justin; Staats, Craig; Walsh, Justin Bill History: 05-15-19 H Laid on the table 06-26-19 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 06-26-19 H Removed from the table 06-26-19 H Laid on the table 09-17-19 H Set on the Tabled Calendar HB 241 Pickett, Tina Amends Tax Reform Code re REAP Tax Credit Amends the Tax Reform Code, in resource enhancement and protection tax credit, further providing for definitions and for Resource Enhancement and Protection Tax Credit Program. The bill establishes a tax credit granted under this article may be applied to the spouse of an eligible applicant if both the eligible applicant and the spouse report income on a joint income tax return. Effective in 60 days. Cosponsors: Barrar, Stephen; Bernstine, Aaron; Boback, Karen; Everett, Garth; Fritz, Jonathan; Gabler, Matt; Hershey, Johnathan (F); Irvin, Rich; Jozwiak, Barry; Kauffman, Rob; Metzgar, Carl; Millard, David; Murt, Thomas; Oberlander, Donna; Owlett, Clint; Pickett, Tina; Ryan, Frank; Saylor, Stanley; Staats, Craig; Struzzi, James (F); Toohil, Tarah; Zimmerman, David Bill History: 06-27-19 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 06-27-19 H Set on the House Calendar 06-27-19 Laid out for discussion 1:43pm 06-27-19 Third consideration 1:44pm 06-27-19 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:200/N: 0) HB 262 Metzgar, Carl Amends Tax Reform Code re taxes Amends the Tax Reform Code, in inheritance tax, further providing for inheritance tax rate stipulating that the inheritance tax upon the transfer of property to or for the use of a child twenty-one years of age or younger from a natural parent, an adoptive parent or a stepparent of the child shall be at the rate of zero per cent. Effective in 60 days. Cosponsors: Barrar, Stephen; Cox, Jim; Davis, Tina; Dunbar, George; Gabler, Matt; Greiner, Keith; Hickernell, David; Hill-Evans, Carol (F); Lawrence, John; Mackenzie, Ryan; McNeill, Jeanne; Metzgar, Carl; Millard, David; Pickett, Tina; Rader, Jack; Readshaw, Harry Bill History: 06-28-19 S Signed in the Senate 06-28-19 G In the hands of the Governor 07-08-19 G Last day for Governor's action 06-28-19 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 13) 06-28-19 G Earliest effective date HB 547 Emrick, Joe Amends First Class Twp. Code re tax levies Amends the First Class Township Code, in finance and taxation, further providing for tax levies by stipulating that the board of township commissioners may levy taxes by resolution if the rates remain the same or are lowered; rate increases shall be levied by ordinance. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 538) Cosponsors: Bernstine, Aaron; Ciresi, Joseph (F); Emrick, Joe; Heffley, Doyle; Millard, David; Pickett, Tina; Roae, Brad; Zimmerman, David Bill History: 06-25-19 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) 06-25-19 H Signed in the House 06-26-19 S Signed in the Senate 06-26-19 G In the hands of the Governor 07-06-19 G Last day for Governor's action HB 548 Emrick, Joe Amends Titles 8 & 11 re tax levies Amends Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and 11 (Cities), in mayor, further providing for president or vice president of council to act as mayor; in taxation and finance, further providing for tax levy and for tax ordinance; in ordinances, further providing for ordinances and resolutions and for enactment, approval and veto; for recording, advertising and proof and for codification of ordinances; in council, further providing for ordinances and resolutions, for journal of proceedings, recording and withholding of vote, for records of ordinances maintained by city clerk and for time ordinances go into effect; and in taxation, further providing for tax levies. Enables boroughs and third class cities to assess their annual property millage rate by resolution. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 539) Cosponsors: Emrick, Joe; Masser, Kurt; Millard, David; Neilson, Ed; Pickett, Tina; Simmons, Justin; Zimmerman, David Bill History: 06-25-19 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) 06-25-19 H Signed in the House 06-26-19 S Signed in the Senate 06-26-19 G In the hands of the Governor 07-06-19 G Last day for Governor's action Labor/Employment HB 716 Galloway, John Amends Admin. Code re misclassification Amends the Administrative Code, in powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry, its departmental administrative and advisory boards, and departmental administrative officers, providing for the joint agency task force on misclassification of employees. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1242) Cosponsors: Caltagirone, Thomas; Daley, Mary Jo; Davidson, Margo; Davis, Tina; DeLuca, Anthony; Freeman, Robert; Gainey, Ed; Galloway, John; Hill-Evans, Carol (F); Isaacson, Mary (F); Kortz, Bill; Mackenzie, Ryan; Miller, Daniel; Murt, Thomas; Neilson, Ed; Rabb, Christopher; Warren, Perry; Williams, Dan (F) Bill History: 06-26-19 Second consideration 11:36am 06-26-19 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations 06-26-19 S Meeting set for Off the Floor, Rules Committee Conference Ro, Senate Appropriations -- Senate Appropriations 06-26-19 S Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations 09-23-19 S Set on the Senate Calendar HB 1170 Mackenzie, Ryan Act re Construction Industry E-Verify Act The Construction Industry Employee Verification Act prohibits the employment of unauthorized employees; requires construction industry employers to verify the Social Security numbers of employees; and imposes penalties. Effective in one year. (Prior Printer Number: 1348, 2009) Cosponsors: Barrar, Stephen; Burns, Frank; Davis, Tina; Emrick, Joe; Farry, Frank; Galloway, John; Keefer, Dawn; Kortz, Bill; Mackenzie, Ryan; Malagari, Steven (F); Mentzer, Steven; Metcalfe, Daryl; Millard, David; Neilson, Ed; Readshaw, Harry Bill History: 06-25-19 Second consideration 1:30pm 06-25-19 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations 06-25-19 S Meeting set for Off the Floor, Rules Committee Conference Ro, Senate Appropriations -- Senate Appropriations 06-25-19 S Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations 09-23-19 S Set on the Senate Calendar SB 724 Corman, Jake Amends Titles 24 & 71 re employee benefits Amends Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government), in preliminary provisions, including class DC participants in eligible annuitants and expanding the definition of eligibility points; in membership, contributions and benefits, expanding deductions from appropriations to include pickup contributions, mandatory participant contributions, voluntary contributions, amounts owed relating to nonparticipating employer withdrawal liability and other amounts related to plan administration and establishing provisions relating to nonparticipating employer withdrawal liability; in School Employees' Defined Contribution Plan, establishing that nonvested employer defined contributions, including interest and investment gains and losses that are forfeited by a participant, shall be retained by the board and used for the payment of expenses of the plan; in administration and miscellaneous provisions, including Class DC participants receiving distributions among the membership of the Public School Employees' Retirement Board; in preliminary provisions, including Class DC participant in the definition of eligible person; in membership, credited service, classes of service and eligibility for benefits regarding administration of the State Employees' Retirement Fund, providing mandatory pickup participant contributions for Class A-5 state service; and, in benefits, repealing that a member with 10 or more eligibility points shall be considered eligible for an annuity based on class A-5 Service or Class A-6 Service if under superannuation age. Effective in 60 days. Cosponsors: Browne, Patrick Bill History: 06-27-19 S Senate concurred in House amendments (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) 06-27-19 H Signed in the House 06-27-19 S Signed in the Senate 06-27-19 G In the hands of the Governor 07-07-19 G Last day for Governor's action Utilities/Energy/Environment HB 751 Roae, Brad Amends Title 66 re ratemaking Amends Title 66 (Public Utilities), in powers and duties, providing for power of commission to order acquisition of utilities; in procedure on complaints, further providing for service of complaints; and in rates and distribution systems, further providing for computation for ratemaking, for computation of income tax expense for ratemaking purposes. The legislation adds water utility or wastewater utility in the definition of service line, and removes language regarding alternatives to acquisitions. The bill changes the burden of proof requirements from the responsibility of the Law Bureau to the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement. The bill adds e-mail among the means of providing a service of complaints. Lastly the legislation adds that a water or wastewater public utility is responsible for funding the income taxes on taxable contributions in aid of construction and customer advances for construction, and shall record the income taxes the public utility pays in accumulated deferred income taxes for accounting and ratemaking purposes. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 801) Cosponsors: Delozier, Sheryl; Kortz, Bill; Roae, Brad; Turzai, Mike Bill History: 06-24-19 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 49/N: 0) 06-25-19 H Signed in the House 06-25-19 S Signed in the Senate 06-26-19 G In the hands of the Governor 07-06-19 G Last day for Governor's action HB 827 Fritz, Jonathan Act re DRBC property compensation The Delaware River Basin Commission Eminent Domain Activity Act designates certain activity by the Delaware River Basin Commission as the exercise of the power of eminent domain that entitles the owners of the property in question to appropriate and just compensation. Effective immediately. Cosponsors: Barrar, Stephen; Bernstine, Aaron; Dush, Cris; Fritz, Jonathan; Irvin, Rich; James, Lee; Kauffman, Rob; Keefer, Dawn; Millard, David; Moul, Dan; Nelson, Eric; O'Neal, Tim; Peifer, Michael; Pickett, Tina; Ryan, Frank; Struzzi, James (F) Bill History: 05-14-19 H Over in House 06-24-19 H Set on the House Calendar 06-24-19 H Laid on the table 06-24-19 H Removed from the table 09-17-19 H Set on the House Calendar HB 1400 Farry, Frank Act re wireless small cell siting The Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act lays out guidelines for the development of small cell facilities in the commonwealth. Includes sections providing for deadlines, approvals, fees, rates, and indemnification. Effective in 60 days. Cosponsors: Burgos, Danilo (F); Davis, Austin; Millard, David; Roae, Brad; Sankey, Thomas; Schweyer, Peter; Thomas, Wendi (F) Bill History: 06-12-19 H Discussed during public hearing, House Consumer Affairs -- House Consumer Affairs 06-17-19 H Meeting set for 12:00 p.m., Room 205, Ryan Office Building, House Consumer Affairs -- House Consumer Affairs 06-17-19 H Meeting cancelled for 06/17/19, House Consumer Affairs -- House Consumer Affairs 06-18-19 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room G-50, Irvis Office Build, House Consumer Affairs -- House Consumer Affairs 06-17-19 H Meeting cancelled for 06/18/19, House Consumer Affairs -- House Consumer Affairs HB 1511 Quinn, Chris Amends Title 66 re certificates Amends Title 66 (Public Utilities) adding language providing for uncontested telecommunication applications. Prohibits the commission from reviewing an uncontested application of a telecommunication public utility seeking any acquisition, merger, sale of stocks, transfer of assets or transfer of control which requires a certificate of public convenience for a period of more than 60 days. Provides upon expiration of the 60-day review period, the application shall be deemed approved. Prohibits the commission in reviewing an uncontested application from requiring or imposing conditions on an applicant that is dependent on a federal or any other state proceeding relation to the application filing or imposing conditions of approval beyond the scope of the commission's jurisdiction. Effective immediately. Cosponsors: Millard, David; Quinn, Chris; Roae, Brad; Zimmerman, David Bill History: 06-24-19 H Voted favorably from committee on House Appropriations 06-24-19 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 06-24-19 Laid out for discussion 3:08pm 06-24-19 Third consideration 3:09pm 06-24-19 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:199/N: 0) Healthcare/Human Services HB 3 Cutler, Bryan Amends Title 40 re insurance markets oversight Amends Title 40 (Insurance) providing for health insurance markets oversight; and establishing the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Fund. The legislation establishes a reinsurance program as authorized under the Affordable Care Act. Sets a cap on the user fee at 3.5 percent. Provides for conditions that would cause a sunset of the legislation. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 1995, 2065) Cosponsors: Bizzarro, Ryan; Boyle, Kevin; Bradford, Matt; Briggs, Tim; Bullock, Donna; Burgos, Danilo (F); Burns, Frank; Caltagirone, Thomas; Carroll, Mike; Cephas, Morgan; Ciresi, Joseph (F); Comitta, Carolyn; Conklin, Scott; Daley, Mary Jo; Davis, Austin; Davidson, Margo; Davis, Tina; Dawkins, Jason; Deasy, Daniel; Delloso, David (F); DeLuca, Anthony; Dermody, Frank; Donatucci, Maria; Ecker, Torren (F); Fitzgerald, Isabella; Flynn, Marty; Frankel, Dan; Freeman, Robert; Gainey, Ed; Galloway, John; Goodman, Neal; Hanbidge, Liz (F); Harkins, Patrick; Harris, Jordan; Hershey, Johnathan (F); Howard, Kristine (F); Innamorato, Sara (F); Isaacson, Mary (F); Harrell, Movita (F); Kenyatta, Malcolm (F); Kim, Patty; Kinsey, Stephen; Kirkland, Brian; Kortz, Bill; Kosierowski, Bridget (F); Kulik, Anita; Longietti, Mark; Madden, Maureen; Malagari, Steven (F); Markosek, Brandon (F); Matzie, Robert; McCarter, Steve; McClinton, Joanna; McNeill, Jeanne; Merski, Robert (F); Miller, Brett; Millard, David; Moul, Dan; Mullery, Gerald; Mullins, Kyle (F); Neilson, Ed; Pashinski, Eddie Day; Pickett, Tina; Rothman, Greg; Ravenstahl, Adam; Readshaw, Harry; Roebuck, James; Rozzi, Mark; Sainato, Chris; Samuelson, Steve; Sanchez, Ben (F); Schlossberg, Mike; Schmitt, Lou (F); Schweyer, Peter; Shusterman, Melissa (F); Sims, Brian; Snyder, Pam; Solomon, Jared; Sturla, Mike; Ullman, Wendy (F); Vitali, Greg; Warren, Perry; Webster, Joseph (F); Wheatley, Jake; Wheeland, Jeff; Williams, Dan (F); Zabel, Michael (F); Zimmerman, David Bill History: 06-28-19 H House concurred in Senate amendments (Vote: Y:197/N: 0) 06-28-19 H Signed in the House 06-28-19 S Signed in the Senate 06-28-19 G In the hands of the Governor 07-08-19 G Last day for Governor's action HB 33 Dunbar, George Amends Human Services Code re gen. assistance Amends the Human Services Code, re-enacting the elimination of the general assistance cash benefit program. The amendment of section 442.1(a) (3) introductory paragraph and (i) of the act shall take effect July 1, 2019, the remainder of the act is effective immediately. Cosponsors: Barrar, Stephen; Benninghoff, Kerry; Bernstine, Aaron; DeLuca, Anthony; Diamond, Russ; Dunbar, George; Gleim, Barbara (F); Gregory, James (F); Greiner, Keith; Grove, Seth; James, Lee; Jones, Mike (F); Kauffman, Rob; Keefer, Dawn; Mackenzie, Ryan; Masser, Kurt; Millard, David; Nelson, Eric; Oberlander, Donna; Pickett, Tina; Pyle, Jeff; Rothman, Greg; Reese, Mike; Roae, Brad; Ryan, Frank; Saylor, Stanley; Warner, Ryan Bill History: 06-26-19 S Signed in the Senate 06-27-19 G In the hands of the Governor 07-07-19 G Last day for Governor's action 06-28-19 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 12) 07-01-19 G Earliest effective date SB 695 Brooks, Michele Amends Human Services Code re reauthorization Amends the Human Services Code reauthorizing certain provisions of the code through June 30, 2022. Effective immediately. Cosponsors: Brooks, Michele Bill History: 06-27-19 S Signed in the Senate 06-27-19 G In the hands of the Governor 07-07-19 G Last day for Governor's action 06-28-19 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 19) 06-28-19 G Earliest effective date Workforce Development/Training SB 89 Hughes, Vincent Amends Public School Code re career schools Amends the Public School Code replacing references to "vocational-technical" with "career and technical," replacing references to "vocational" with "career and technical" and replacing references to "vocation" with "career and technical"; deleting references to vocational school districts; renaming the State Board for Vocational Education as the State Board of Career and Technical Education; and making editorial changes. Also establishes that the Department of Education (PDE) and Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) shall establish, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, a central online clearinghouse which shall at a minimum include an online database of the following: postsecondary pathways and options, career and technical education and workforce opportunities, career pathways, data and statistics on employment opportunities and compensation, statewide and regional articulation agreements, and other relevant career resources. Requires the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board to conduct a survey to determine the number and types of workforce development programs offered at secondary and postsecondary institutions, and provides for reports. Also establishes that an occupational advisory committee shall be established for each career and technical education program or cluster of related career and technical education programs offered by an area vocational-technical school or school district. Also establishes a Schools-to-Work program, to be developed by L&I and PDE. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 97, 454, 715, 1008) Cosponsors: Aument, Ryan; Baker, Lisa; Bartolotta, Camera; Blake, John; Brewster, Jim; Browne, Patrick; Collett, Maria (F); Costa, Jay; Farnese, Lawrence; Fontana, Wayne; Gordner, John; Haywood, Arthur; Hughes, Vincent; Kearney, Timothy (F); Killion, Thomas; Leach, Daylin; Mensch, Bob; Muth, Katie (F); Phillips-Hill, Kristin (F); Sabatina, John; Santarsiero, Steven (F); Schwank, Judy; Stefano, Patrick; Street, Sharif; Tartaglione, Christine; Ward, Judy (F); Ward, Kim; White, Donald (Res. 2/28/19); Williams, Lindsey (F); Yudichak, John Bill History: 06-24-19 Third consideration 3:11pm 06-24-19 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:199/N: 0) 06-24-19 S Received as amended in Senate and rereferred Senate Rules and Executive Nominations 06-27-19 S Meeting set for Off the floor, Rules Committee Conference Ro, Senate Rules and Executive Nominations -- Senate Rules and Executive Nominations 06-27-19 S Passed over in committee Senate Rules and Executive Nominations SB 118 Langerholc, Way Act re Recovery to Work Pilot Program The Recovery-to-work Act establishes Recovery-to-work as a pilot program within the Department of Labor and Industry. Provides for local recovery-to-work pilot programs, for incentives to encourage business participation, and for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 107, 725) Cosponsors: Aument, Ryan; Baker, Lisa; Bartolotta, Camera; Brewster, Jim; Browne, Patrick; Gordner, John; Haywood, Arthur; Langerholc, Wayne; Mensch, Bob; Scarnati, Joseph; Schwank, Judy; Stefano, Patrick; Ward, Judy (F); White, Donald (Res. 2/28/19); Yaw, Gene Bill History: 06-18-19 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-18-19 Laid out for discussion 4:59pm 06-18-19 Third consideration 5:00pm 06-18-19 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 34/N: 16) 06-19-19 H Received in the House and referred to House Labor and Industry SB 140 Killion, Thomas Act re PA Family Medical Leave Act The Pennsylvania Family and Medical Leave Act provides for family and medical leave for eligible employees. The department shall not be required to enforce the act until adequate funding is appropriated. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 287) Cosponsors: Brewster, Jim; Costa, Jay; Dinniman, Andrew; Fontana, Wayne; Haywood, Arthur; Hughes, Vincent; Kearney, Timothy (F); Killion, Thomas; Leach, Daylin; Santarsiero, Steven (F); Schwank, Judy; Tartaglione, Christine; Ward, Kim; Yudichak, John Bill History: 05-07-19 S Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Labor and Industry 05-07-19 S Reported as amended Senate Labor and Industry 05-07-19 S First consideration 06-19-19 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-19-19 S Laid on the table Pursuant to Senate Rule 9 Municipal HB 264 Mako, Zachary Amends Title 53 re financial best practices Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally), in municipal authorities, further providing for money of authority. The bill is intended to create a system of financial best practices for municipal authorities across the state to use when handling the money they collect. Portions are effective in 180 days and the remainder is effective in 90 days. (Prior Printer Number: 235) Cosponsors: Bernstine, Aaron; Dunbar, George; Gillen, Mark; Grove, Seth; James, Lee; Keefer, Dawn; Mackenzie, Ryan; Mako, Zachary; Millard, David; Murt, Thomas; Neilson, Ed; Ryan, Frank; Saylor, Stanley; Simmons, Justin Bill History: 04-10-19 H Signed in the House 04-23-19 S Signed in the Senate 04-23-19 G In the hands of the Governor 05-01-19 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 4) 07-30-19 G Earliest effective date HB 265 Staats, Craig Amends Public School Code re articulation Amends the Public School Code, in transfers of credits between institutions of higher education, further providing for definitions, for duties of public institutions of higher education and state-related institutions, for Transfer and Articulation Oversight Committee, and for duties of department. Provides language regarding career and technical education. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 236, 2177) Cosponsors: Barrar, Stephen; Boback, Karen; Carroll, Mike; Davis, Tina; Deasy, Daniel; Farry, Frank; Fee, Mindy; Gabler, Matt; Gleim, Barbara (F); Hill-Evans, Carol (F); Irvin, Rich; James, Lee; Jozwiak, Barry; Kauffman, Rob; Kortz, Bill; Miller, Daniel; Mizgorski, Lori (F); Moul, Dan; Mullery, Gerald; Murt, Thomas; Neilson, Ed; Oberlander, Donna; Pashinski, Eddie Day; Pickett, Tina; Polinchock, Todd (F); Quinn, Chris; Rader, Jack; Rapp, Kathy; Roebuck, James; Saylor, Stanley; Simmons, Justin; Solomon, Jared; Staats, Craig; Struzzi, James (F); Thomas, Wendi (F) Bill History: 06-28-19 H Set on the House Calendar 06-28-19 Laid out for discussion 10:30am 06-28-19 H 1 Floor amendment(s) adopted 06-28-19 H House concurred in Senate amendments as amended by the House (Vote Y: 197/N: 0) 06-28-19 S Received as amended in Senate and rereferred Senate Rules and Executive Nominations HB 275 Mehaffie, Thoma Amends Municipalities Financial Recovery Act Amends the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act, in Early Intervention Program, further providing for definitions, for program objectives and for authorization; in municipal financial distress, further providing for limitation of status; and making an editorial change. The Early Intervention Program is renamed the Strategic Management Planning Program. Effective in 60 days. Cosponsors: Burgos, Danilo (F); Freeman, Robert; Hill-Evans, Carol (F); Kinsey, Stephen; Mehaffie, Thomas; Millard, David; Murt, Thomas; Pickett, Tina; Rothman, Greg; Ryan, Frank; Saylor, Stanley; Schweyer, Peter; Solomon, Jared; Ullman, Wendy (F); Wheeland, Jeff Bill History: 06-04-19 H Signed in the House 06-04-19 S Signed in the Senate 06-04-19 G In the hands of the Governor 06-12-19 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 6) 08-11-19 G Earliest effective date SB 48 Gordner, John Amends Election Code re voting machines Amends the Election Code laying out a process for the decertification of voting machines, providing for straight-party voting, and reducing the number of ballots that counties are required to print. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 24, 584, 1037) Cosponsors: Bartolotta, Camera; DiSanto, John; Folmer, Mike; Gordner, John; Hutchinson, Scott; Langerholc, Wayne; Martin, Scott; Stefano, Patrick; Ward, Judy (F); Ward, Kim; White, Donald (Res. 2/28/19); Yaw, Gene Bill History: 06-27-19 S Senate concurred in House amendments (Vote: Y: 31/N: 19) 06-27-19 H Signed in the House 06-27-19 S Signed in the Senate 06-27-19 G In the hands of the Governor 07-07-19 G Last day for Governor's action SB 127 Regan, Mike Amends Title 35 re 911 law reauthorization Amends Title 35 (Health and Safety) providing for the reauthorization of Chapter 53 providing funding for 911 emergency communication services. Adds the State Fire Commissioner and the chairperson of the State Geospatial Coordination Board to the 911 board and adds a representative from the Ambulance Association and the Pennsylvania Association of Councils of Government to the 911 board as nonvoting members. Also requires the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to review the reports required by Chapter 53 and provide a recommendation on the reauthorization of the chapter by December 31, 2020. Extends the expiration date of the chapter to June 30, 2021. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 90, 419) Cosponsors: Baker, Lisa; Costa, Jay; Gordner, John; Phillips-Hill, Kristin (F); Regan, Mike; Schwank, Judy; Ward, Judy (F); Ward, Kim; Williams, Lindsey (F); Yaw, Gene; Yudichak, John Bill History: 06-26-19 S Signed in the Senate 06-27-19 G In the hands of the Governor 07-07-19 G Last day for Governor's action 06-28-19 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 17) 06-28-19 G Earliest effective date SB 700 Browne, Patrick Amends Public School Code re maintenance Amends the Public School Code providing that in order to be eligible to receive reimbursement from the commonwealth for costs of a project, a school entity must receive appropriate approval from the department. To be eligible to receive approval, a school entity shall comply with the process laid out in the bill, including project justification, design overview, project bid awards, and other aspects. Lays out duties of the department. The department shall issue guidelines for the administration of the article not later than March 31, 2020. The addition of section 2602-J(c) is effective immediately; the remainder of the bill is effective July 1, 2020, or immediately, whichever is later. Cosponsors: Argall, David; Aument, Ryan; Baker, Lisa; Bartolotta, Camera; Blake, John; Boscola, Lisa; Brewster, Jim; Brooks, Michele; Collett, Maria (F); Corman, Jake; Costa, Jay; Dinniman, Andrew; Farnese, Lawrence; Folmer, Mike; Fontana, Wayne; Gordner, John; Haywood, Arthur; Hughes, Vincent; Iovino, Pam; Kearney, Timothy (F); Killion, Thomas; Langerholc, Wayne; Laughlin, Daniel; Leach, Daylin; Martin, Scott; Mastriano, Doug; Mensch, Bob; Muth, Katie (F); Phillips-Hill, Kristin (F); Pittman, Joe; Regan, Mike; Sabatina, John; Santarsiero, Steven (F); Scarnati, Joseph; Scavello, Mario; Schwank, Judy; Stefano, Patrick; Street, Sharif; Tartaglione, Christine; Tomlinson, Robert; Vogel, Jr., Elder; Ward, Judy (F); Ward, Kim; Williams, Anthony; Williams, Lindsey (F); Yaw, Gene; Yudichak, John Bill History: 06-27-19 S Senate concurred in House amendments (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) 06-27-19 H Signed in the House 06-27-19 S Signed in the Senate 06-27-19 G In the hands of the Governor 07-07-19 G Last day for Governor's action Budget Related HB 24 Lawrence, John Amends Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act Amends the Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act, in capital facilities, further providing for bonds, issue of bonds and notes, maturity and interest. Requires the principal for new issuances of state debt to be repaid in equal amounts over the term of the bond. Provides the legislation shall apply to bonds, including funding bonds, issued on or after July 1, 2021. Effective July 1, 2021. (Prior Printer Number: 341) Cosponsors: Bernstine, Aaron; Dunbar, George; Dush, Cris; Hershey, Johnathan (F); Irvin, Rich; James, Lee; Kauffman, Rob; Keefer, Dawn; Lawrence, John; Mentzer, Steven; Miller, Brett; Millard, David; Saylor, Stanley; Simmons, Justin; Turzai, Mike; Zimmerman, David Bill History: 06-27-19 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) 06-27-19 H Signed in the House 06-28-19 S Signed in the Senate 06-28-19 G In the hands of the Governor 07-08-19 G Last day for Governor's action HB 790 Saylor, Stanley Act re budget bill The General Appropriation Act of 2019 provides appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019; provides appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019; and providing for the appropriation of federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. Effective July 1, 2019, or immediately, whichever is later. (Prior Printer Number: 870) Cosponsors: Gregory, James (F); Saylor, Stanley Bill History: 06-27-19 S Signed in the Senate 06-27-19 G In the hands of the Governor 07-07-19 G Last day for Governor's action 06-28-19 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 1A) 06-28-19 G Earliest effective date HB 920 Saylor, Stanley Amends Admin. Code re lapsing provisions Amends the Administrative Code, in Commonwealth budget procedures, establishing time limits and expirations on certain waivers for lapses, encumbrances and other budget categories, and prohibits using waived funds for the creation of new programs. Effective immediately. Cosponsors: Barrar, Stephen; Bernstine, Aaron; Brooks, Robert (F); Dunbar, George; Emrick, Joe; Fee, Mindy; Gillen, Mark; Gleim, Barbara (F); Greiner, Keith; Grove, Seth; Hahn, Marcia; Irvin, Rich; James, Lee; Kauffman, Rob; Keefer, Dawn; Mentzer, Steven; Metcalfe, Daryl; Millard, David; Moul, Dan; Oberlander, Donna; Pickett, Tina; Rothman, Greg; Ryan, Frank; Saylor, Stanley; Struzzi, James (F); Toepel, Marcy; Wheeland, Jeff; Zimmerman, David Bill History: 06-17-19 H Set on the House Calendar 06-17-19 Laid out for discussion 3:26pm 06-17-19 Third consideration 3:26pm 06-17-19 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:108/N: 90) 06-20-19 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Appropriations HB 1461 Fee, Mindy Amends Admin. Code re organization Amends the Administrative Code, in Office of State Inspector General, further providing for the power of the inspector general to investigate criminal charges. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1828) Cosponsors: Fee, Mindy; Gillen, Mark; Greiner, Keith; Grove, Seth; Hickernell, David; Jozwiak, Barry; Klunk, Kate; Mentzer, Steven; Miller, Brett; Millard, David; Moul, Dan; Oberlander, Donna; Pyle, Jeff; Ryan, Frank; Snyder, Pam; Solomon, Jared; Zimmerman, David Bill History: 06-28-19 S Signed in the Senate 06-28-19 G In the hands of the Governor 07-08-19 G Last day for Governor's action 06-28-19 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 15) 06-28-19 G Earliest effective date HB 1615 Turzai, Mike Amends Public School Code Amends the Public School Code, in educational tax credits, further providing for definitions. Amends the definition of "pass-through entity" to include a qualified Subchapter S trust. The amendment shall apply retroactively to January 1, 2015. Effective immediately. Cosponsors: (Sponsors not currently available) Bill History: 06-28-19 S Signed in the Senate 06-28-19 G In the hands of the Governor 07-08-19 G Last day for Governor's action 06-28-19 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 16) 07-01-19 G Earliest effective date SB 712 Argall, David Amends Fiscal Code re budget implementation Amends the Fiscal Code, in Treasury Department, extending the authority of the State Treasurer to invest funds in the State Treasury according to the prudent person investment standard until 2024. Effective immediately. Cosponsors: Argall, David; Mensch, Bob; Phillips-Hill, Kristin (F); Schwank, Judy; Ward, Judy (F); Yudichak, John Bill History: 06-27-19 S Signed in the Senate 06-27-19 G In the hands of the Governor 07-07-19 G Last day for Governor's action 06-28-19 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 20) 06-28-19 G Earliest effective date Miscellaneous HB 1166 Jozwiak, Barry Amends an act re river pilots rate adjustment Amends the act entitled "A further supplement to an act, entitled' An act to establish a board of wardens for the Port of Philadelphia, and for the regulation of pilots and pilotage, and for other purposes,' approved March twenty-ninth, one thousand eight hundred and three, and for regulating the rates of pilotage and number of pilots," further providing for rates of pilotage and computation, for pilotage fees and unit charge and for charges for services. The bill increases various pilotage fees and charges. Effective in 60 days. Cosponsors: Barrar, Stephen; Davis, Tina; DiGirolamo, Gene; Driscoll, Michael; Farry, Frank; Fritz, Jonathan; Galloway, John; Gaydos, Valerie (F); Jozwiak, Barry; Kinsey, Stephen; Neilson, Ed; Polinchock, Todd (F); Rader, Jack; Staats, Craig; Thomas, Wendi (F); Toepel, Marcy Bill History: 06-19-19 S Signed in the Senate 06-20-19 G In the hands of the Governor 06-30-19 G Last day for Governor's action 06-28-19 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 26) 08-27-19 G Earliest effective date HB 1524 Rader, Jack Amends Liquor Code re mixed use town center Amends the Liquor Code adding language to allow restaurant liquor licenses from a "saturated county" to be transferred to tourist development projects. Defines "saturated county" as a county with more than one restaurant liquor license per 3,000 inhabitants in the top 25 highest ratios of restaurant liquor licenses to county population. Defines "tourist development project" as a planned development situated on at least 90 acres of land, constructed since January 1, 2019, that is dedicated primarily to tourism with at least 500,000 square feet of actual or proposed development, with a mix of entertainment and retail uses. Sets the application fee at $1 million. Licenses in the tourist development project cannot provide alcohol for off-premise consumption. A license not used by a tourist development project is returned to the county which it originated from. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1919, 1988) Cosponsors: Boback, Karen; Fritz, Jonathan; James, Lee; Jozwiak, Barry; Kaufer, Aaron; Mehaffie, Thomas; Millard, David; Moul, Dan; O'Neal, Tim; Peifer, Michael; Pickett, Tina; Rothman, Greg; Rader, Jack; Toohil, Tarah Bill History: 06-26-19 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) 06-26-19 H Signed in the House 06-26-19 S Signed in the Senate 06-27-19 G In the hands of the Governor 07-07-19 G Last day for Governor's action HB 1534 Matzie, Robert Amends Consumer Protection Law re pyramids Amends the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law further providing for the definition of "Pyramid Promotional Scheme," and various other definitions. Also lays out exclusions. Effective immediately. Cosponsors: Bullock, Donna; Caltagirone, Thomas; Ciresi, Joseph (F); Harkins, Patrick; Hill-Evans, Carol (F); Howard, Kristine (F); Kenyatta, Malcolm (F); Kulik, Anita; Matzie, Robert; McNeill, Jeanne; Millard, David; Neilson, Ed; Readshaw, Harry; Roae, Brad; Schlossberg, Mike Bill History: 06-24-19 H Voted favorably from committee on House Appropriations 06-24-19 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 06-24-19 Laid out for discussion 3:10pm 06-24-19 Third consideration 3:10pm 06-24-19 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:199/N: 0)
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