| HB 34 |
Cohen |
Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) further providing for financial responsibility, for election of tort options in financial responsibility and for financial responsibility coverage. |
| Remarks: | Support with respect to the extent that it changes the language "limited tort" to "limited right to sue" -- Plain english |
| Bill History: |
01-11-07 H Filed 01-30-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance |
| HB 148 |
Baker, M |
Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the PA Constitution providing for hearing & deciding cases involving dissolution of marriage, custody, child support, etc., and related family law matters. |
| Remarks: | Oppose |
| Bill History: |
01-30-07 H Filed 01-31-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 190 |
Gingrich |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) providing for jury instructions. |
| Companions: |
HB 2931 (Refiled from 05R Session) |
| Remarks: |
Written jury instructions
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
04-25-07 H Meeting cancelled for 05/02/07 House Judiciary 07-30-08 H Hearing set for 10:00 a.m., Hershey Municip...House Judiciary 07-24-08 H Meeting cancelled for 07/30/08 House Judiciary |
| HB 213 |
Godshall |
Amends the Third Class County Assessment Board Law, further providing for assessment appeals. |
| Companions: |
HB 168 (Refiled from 05R Session) |
| Remarks: |
Unlicensed practice of law - assessment appeals
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
02-05-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government 06-17-08 H Meeting set for 9:30 a.m., Room 39, East Wing House Local Government 06-16-08 H Meeting cancelled for 06/17/08 House Local Government |
| HB 214 |
Godshall |
Amends the Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law, further providing for appeal hearings. |
| Companions: |
HB 169 (Refiled from 05R Session) |
| Remarks: |
Unlicensed practice of law - assessment appeals
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
02-05-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government 06-17-08 H Meeting set for 9:30 a.m., Room 39, East Wing House Local Government 06-16-08 H Meeting cancelled for 06/17/08 House Local Government |
| HB 215 |
Godshall |
Amends the Medical Care Availability & Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act, providing for hospital care or assistance necessitated by traumatic injury immunity. |
| Companions: |
HB 212 (Refiled from 05R Session) |
| Remarks: |
Medical malpractice immunity for hospitals that in good faith render
care necessitated by a traumatic injury demanding immediate medical
attention, for which the patient enters the hospital through its
emergency room or trauma center
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
02-02-07 H Filed 02-05-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 217 |
Cohen |
Amends Titles 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations) and 54 (Names) defining "official notice"; requiring the Dept of State to establish a certain Internet website, etc., and making an editorial change. |
| Remarks: |
Legal notifications
Oppose unless amended |
| Bill History: |
02-02-07 H Filed 02-05-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Commerce |
| HB 267 |
Godshall |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) adding & changing definitions; further providing for unified judicial system; establishing appellate division of Medical Professional Liability Court; etc., and further providing for right to appellate review |
| Companions: |
HB 2221 (Refiled from 05R Session) |
| Remarks: |
Health court legislation
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
02-05-07 H Filed 02-06-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 280 |
Dally |
Amends PA Human Relations Act further providing for findings & declaration of policy, right to freedom from discrimination, housing & public accommodation; defining "marital status"; & further providing for unlawful discriminatory practices. |
| Companions: |
HB 352 (Refiled from 05R Session) SB 440 (Refiled from 05R Session) SB 280 (Identical) |
| Remarks: |
Adds marital status and familial status to Pennsylvania Human Relations
Act.
Support |
| Bill History: |
01-29-07 H Filed 02-06-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government 10-02-07 H Discussed in Press Conference |
| HB 315 |
Leach |
Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) providing for duration of child support payments. |
| Remarks: | Oppose |
| Bill History: |
02-07-07 H Filed 02-07-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 426 |
Godshall |
Amends the Medical Care Availability & Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act providing for medical professional liability actions. |
| Companions: |
HB 166 (Refiled from 05R Session) |
| Remarks: |
Medical malpractice caps
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
02-13-07 H Filed 02-13-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 427 |
Godshall |
Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania authorizing legislation to limit recovery of noneconomic & punitive damages in medical malpractice actions. |
| Companions: |
HB 167 (Refiled from 05R Session) |
| Remarks: |
Limits on non-economic damages
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
02-13-07 H Filed 02-13-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 467 |
Dally |
Act providing for constitutional convention with limited powers; for a referendum on the question; for the selection of delegates; etc., providing for a referendum on the convention's report; and making an appropriation. |
| Companions: |
HB 1995 (Refiled from 05R Session) |
| Remarks: |
Limits on non-economic damages
Oppose, in part |
| Bill History: |
04-17-07 H Voted from committee with request to re-ref...House Appropriations Government ions 04-17-07 H Reported with request to re-refer to State ...House Appropriations 04-17-07 H Rereferred to House State Government |
| HB 601 |
Waters |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) further providing for compensation of jurors. |
| Companions: |
HB 1129 (Refiled from 05R Session) |
| Remarks: |
Juror compensation
Support |
| Bill History: |
03-06-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary 05-20-08 H Hearing set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House Judiciary 05-20-08 H Public hearing held in committee House Judiciary |
| HB 610 |
Waters |
Amends the Public Welfare Code further providing for treatment of life estates, annuities, and other contracts in determining eligibility for medical assistance. |
| Companions: |
HB 2621 (Refiled from 05R Session) |
| Remarks: |
Long term care - $10,000 life insurance exclusion
Support |
| Bill History: |
02-28-07 H Filed 03-06-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Health and Human Services |
| HB 612 |
Waters |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) providing for jury instructions. |
| Companions: |
HB 3060 (Refiled from 05R Session) |
| Remarks: |
Written jury instructions
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
02-28-07 H Filed 03-06-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 649 |
Dally |
Act providing for a constitutional convention with limited powers; providing for a referendum on the question; etc; providing for a referendum on the convention's report; and making an appropriation. |
| Companions: |
HB 1995 (Refiled from 05R Session) |
| Remarks: |
Limits on non-economic damages.
Oppose, in part |
| Bill History: |
04-17-07 H Voted from committee with request to re-ref...House Appropriations Government ions 04-17-07 H Reported with request to re-refer to State ...House Appropriations 04-17-07 H Rereferred to House State Government |
| HB 677 |
Benninghoff |
Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) further providing for impounding of adoption proceedings & access to records, for determination of paternity & for visitation rights & partial custody when there is a deceased parent. |
| Remarks: |
Paternity testing
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
03-06-07 H Filed 03-09-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 686 |
Reichley |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) providing for venue in personal injury actions. |
| Remarks: |
Limiting venue
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
03-07-07 H Filed 03-09-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary 10-22-07 H Discussed in Press Conference - 10/22/07 |
| HB 750 |
Metcalfe |
Act prohibiting employment of illegal aliens; requiring Basic Pilot Program participation as condition for Commonwealth contracts or grants; prohibiting business tax deductions for certain compensation; & authorizing private cause of action. |
| Remarks: | Oppose |
| Bill History: |
03-21-07 H Press conference held 03-22-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government 10-19-07 H Discussed in HRPC hearing House Republican Policy Committee |
| HB 751 |
Creighton |
Act providing for a memorandum of understanding between the Commonwealth and the United States Department of Justice or Department of Homeland Security. |
| Companions: |
HB 2999 (Refiled from 05R Session) |
| Remarks: |
Security and Immigration Compliance Act
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
10-25-07 H Hearing set for 2:00 p.m., Holiday Inn, 900...House Republican Policy Committee 10-23-07 H Removed from hearing agenda for 10/25/07 House Intergovernmental Affairs 06-11-08 H Discussed in press conference |
| HB 850 |
Turzai |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) repealing and adding provisions relating to comparative negligence. |
| Remarks: |
Elimination of joint and several liability
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
03-21-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary 10-22-07 H Discussed in Press Conference - 10/22/07 01-15-08 H Discussed in Press Conference |
| HB 860 |
Turzai |
Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the PA Constitution further providing for compensation laws allowed to the General Assembly. |
| Companions: |
HB 423 (Refiled from 05R Session) |
| Remarks: |
Limiting tort damages
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
03-15-07 H Filed 03-21-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary 10-22-07 H Discussed in Press Conference - 10/22/07 |
| HB 976 |
Bennington |
Amends "Act creating & establishing Legislative Data Processing Committee, etc,. and making an appropriation," directing the committee to provide limited public access to statutes in computer information systems. |
| Remarks: |
Public access to statutes and General Assembly data.
Support |
| Bill History: |
06-27-07 H Third consideration 06-27-07 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:200/N: 0) 06-30-07 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Rules and Executive Nominations |
| HB 1005 |
Denlinger |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) providing for a statute of repose. |
| Companions: |
SB 453 (Refiled from 05R Session) |
| Remarks: |
Statute of Repose
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
03-30-07 H Filed 04-03-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary 10-22-07 H Discussed in Press Conference - 10/22/07 |
| HB 1104 |
Taylor, J |
Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) further providing for notice of election of tort options and for definitions. |
| Remarks: |
Changes "Limited Tort" to "Limited Right to Sue"
Support |
| Bill History: |
01-30-08 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 01-30-08 H Removed from the table 01-30-08 H Rereferred to House Appropriations |
| HB 1152 |
Gibbons |
Amends Title 13 (Commercial Code) extensively revising preliminary provisions & provisions relating to warehouse receipts, bills of lading, etc., and making editorial changes. |
| Remarks: |
Title 13 - UCC
Support |
| Bill History: |
04-10-08 G In the hands of the Governor 04-20-08 G Last day for Governor's action 04-16-08 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 13 ) |
| HB 1262 |
Schroder |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) further providing , in provisions relating to particular rights and immunities, for punitive damages. |
| Remarks: |
Limits on non-economic damages
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
05-04-07 H Filed 06-05-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance 10-22-07 H Discussed in Press Conference - 10/22/07 |
| HB 1275 |
Rohrer |
Act providing for tax levies & information related to taxes; authorizing the imposition of a personal income tax or an earned income; establishing Public Transportation Reserve Fund; provisions for senior citizens property tax. |
| Remarks: |
Expansion of sales tax base to legal services
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
11-14-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations 06-02-08 H Discussed at Press Conference 07-03-08 H Resolution to discharge committee |
| HB 1343 |
Reichley |
Amends Mcare Act providing for mandatory arbitration. |
| Companions: |
HB 1831 (Refiled from 05R Session) |
| Remarks: |
Caps on damages
Oppose, in part |
| Bill History: |
05-18-07 H Filed 05-24-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government |
| HB 1351 |
Rohrer |
Act relating to compliance with the Federal REAL ID Act of 2005. |
| Remarks: |
REAL ID Act of 2005
Support, to the extent that it is consistent with federal law |
| Bill History: |
11-14-07 H Discussed in Press Conference 06-16-08 H Discussed in Press Conference 06-25-08 H Discussed in REAL ID hearing Senate Communications and Technology |
| HB 1356 |
Marsico |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) further providing for compensation and travel allowance for jurors. |
| Remarks: |
Juror pay
Support |
| Bill History: |
05-24-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary 05-20-08 H Hearing set for 10:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvi...House Judiciary 05-20-08 H Public hearing held in committee House Judiciary |
| HB 1370 |
Manderino |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) prohibiting the imposition of the death sentence in cases of mental retardation. |
| Remarks: | Support |
| Bill History: |
05-22-07 H Filed 06-05-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 1400 |
Frankel |
Amends PA Human Relations Act further providing for findings & declaration of policy, for right to freedom from discrimination in employment, housing & public accommodation; defines "sexual orientation" & "gender identity or expression." |
| Remarks: |
Adds sexual orientation and gender identity/expression to Pennsylvania
Human Relations Act
Support |
| Bill History: |
09-22-08 H Meeting set for 12:00 p.m., Room 60, East W...House State Government 09-22-08 H Meeting set for Off the Floor, Room 205, Ry...House State Government 09-22-08 H Amended in committee and held House State Government |
| HB 1459 |
DeLuca |
Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) imposing sanctions and penalties on employers who engage in the unlawful employment of aliens. |
| Remarks: |
Unlawful alien employment
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
06-01-07 H Filed 06-05-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 1480 |
Manderino |
Act establishing Public Service Lawyers Loan Repayment Assistance Program to provide repayment assistance to qualified applicants employed by eligible organizations; and providing for powers and duties of PHEAA. |
| Companions: |
SB 860 (Identical) |
| Remarks: | Support |
| Bill History: |
06-04-07 H Filed 06-05-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 1510 |
Shimkus |
Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) further providing for election of tort options in financial responsibility. |
| Remarks: |
Plain english
Support |
| Bill History: |
01-30-08 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 01-30-08 H Removed from the table 01-30-08 H Rereferred to House Appropriations |
| HB 1625 |
Grell |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) extensively revising the Uniform Arbitration Act; and making editorial changes. |
| Remarks: |
Uniform Arbitration Act
Support |
| Bill History: |
06-25-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary 09-09-08 H Hearing set for 10:00 a.m., Room 418 Main C...House Judiciary 09-09-08 H Public hearing held in committee House Judiciary |
| HB 1634 |
Ross |
Act providing for uniform methods to satisfy required municipal registration of deeds & conveyances; permitting access to info in lieu of registration; prohibiting municipalities from requiring registration prior to recordation. |
| Remarks: |
No deed registration prior to recording
Support |
| Bill History: |
10-09-08 G In the hands of the Governor 10-19-08 G Last day for Governor's action 10-09-08 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 110 ) |
| HB 1660 |
Manderino |
Act providing for a Statewide comprehensive health care system; establishing the PA Health Care Plan & providing for eligibility; etc., establishing Individual Wellness Tax and the PA Health Care Board, and providing for powers. |
| Remarks: | Oppose with respect to caps on damages |
| Bill History: |
03-19-08 H Hearing set for 10:00 a.m., Room 140 Main C...House Health and Human Services 03-19-08 H Public hearing held in committee House Health and Human Services 06-19-08 H Discussed in press conference |
| HB 1830 |
Mundy |
Amends the Family Caregiver Support Act further providing for intent, for definitions, for caregiver support program, for reimbursements and for entitlement. |
| Remarks: | Support |
| Bill History: |
01-14-08 S Set on the Senate Calendar 01-14-08 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations 03-19-08 S Discussed in budget presentation House Appropriations |
| HB 1958 |
Swanger |
Act providing for the English language as the official language of the Commonwealth. |
| Remarks: | Oppose |
| Bill History: |
10-22-07 H Filed 10-23-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government |
| HB 2064 |
Perry |
Act providing for the English language as the official language of the Commonwealth. |
| Remarks: | Oppose |
| Bill History: |
11-20-07 H Filed 11-21-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government |
| HB 2386 |
Steil |
Amends Title 71 (State Government) establishing the Appellate Court Nominating Commission. |
| Remarks: |
Merit selection
Support |
| Bill History: |
04-25-08 H Filed 05-02-08 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 2488 |
Steil |
Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of PA, changing & adding provisions relating to selection of justices & judges. |
| Remarks: |
Merit selection
Support |
| Bill History: |
04-25-08 H Filed 05-02-08 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary |
| HB 2537 |
Thomas |
Act prohibiting the Commonwealth from obtaining certification under the Federal REAL ID Act of 2005; & providing for the authority of the Governor & Attorney General to file certain legal challenges. |
| Bill History: |
06-27-08 H Third consideration 06-27-08 H Final Passage (Vote: Y:197/N: 0) 06-29-08 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Communications and Technology |
| HB 2618 |
Longietti |
Act providing for validity of electronic documents; authorizing county recorders of deeds to receive e-documents as a means for recording real property; granting powers & duties to county recorders of deeds; establishing a commission. |
| Remarks: |
Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act
Support |
| Bill History: |
06-09-08 H Filed 06-10-08 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government |
| HR 100 |
Josephs |
Resolution memorializing the US Congress to repeal or delay the creation of a national identification card and the implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005. |
| Remarks: | Support |
| Bill History: |
03-05-07 H Filed 03-06-07 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government |
| HR 296 |
Siptroth |
Concurrent Resolution opposing implementation of costly Federal standards imposed under the REAL ID Act of 2005 (REAL ID Act). |
| Remarks: | Support |
| Bill History: |
06-18-07 H Set on the House Calendar 06-18-07 H Adopted (Vote: Y:200/N: 0) 06-25-07 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Prepared. |
| HR 767 |
Thomas |
Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to repeal the REAL ID Act of 2005 and to restore section 7212 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. |
| Bill History: |
06-27-08 H Set on the House Calendar 06-27-08 H Laid out for discussion 06-27-08 H Adopted (Vote: Y:194/N: 3) |
| SB 1 |
Pileggi |
Act providing for access to public information, for a designated open-records officer in each agency, local agency, judicial agency & legislative agency, for judicial review & for Office of Open Records; requiring posting on Inter |
| Remarks: | Open records |
| Bill History: |
02-22-08 G Last day for Governor's action 02-14-08 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 3 ) 04-08-08 G Committee Notes: Other Meetings and Hearings |
| SB 9 |
Scarnati |
Act requiring identification of lawful presence in the United States as a prerequisite to the receipt of public benefits. |
| Remarks: | Oppose |
| Bill History: |
04-09-08 S Vote on final passage reconsidered 04-09-08 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 39/N: 10) 04-15-08 H Received in the House and referred to House State Government |
| SB 50 |
Corman |
Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the PA Constitution further providing for compensation laws allowed to the General Assembly. |
| Companions: |
SB 50 (Refiled from 05R Session) |
| Remarks: |
Limits on non-economic damages
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
03-05-07 S Filed 03-05-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary |
| SB 73 |
Greenleaf |
Amends Titles 42 (Judiciary & Judicial Procedure) & Title 61 (Penal & Correctional Institutions), providing for temp. release & parole from prisons, for inmate medical care & visitations; for inmate labor & motivational camps. |
| Remarks: |
Codification of Title 61
Support
|
| Bill History: |
09-24-08 H Voted favorably from committee on House Appropriations 09-24-08 H Reported as committed from House Appropriations 11-24-08 H Set on the House Calendar |
| SB 74 |
Greenleaf |
Amends Titles 23 (Domestic Relations) & 42 (Judiciary & Judicial Procedure) further providing for contempt for noncompliance with visitation or partial custody order and for child custody; & making conforming amendments. |
| Remarks: |
Custody
Support |
| Bill History: |
02-12-07 S Filed 02-12-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary |
| SB 102 |
Fumo |
Amends Title 1 (General Provisions) providing for a statutory database and for legislative process. |
| Remarks: |
Public access to statutes and General Assembly data.
Support |
| Bill History: |
05-02-07 S Filed 05-02-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Rules and Executive Nominations |
| SB 116 |
Costa, J |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) further providing for the adoption of guidelines for fines; for exemptions from jury duty & for juror selection; for a statewide jury info. system; & no limitation applicable. |
| Remarks: |
Jury Selection - diversity
Support, in part |
| Bill History: |
07-17-07 G In the hands of the Governor 07-27-07 G Last day for Governor's action 07-17-07 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 37 ) |
| SB 280 |
Orie |
Amends the PA Human Relations Act further providing for findings and declaration of policy, for right to freedom from discrimination, house and public accommodation; defining "marital status; and further providing for discrimination. |
| Companions: |
HB 352 (Refiled from 05R Session) SB 440 (Refiled from 05R Session) HB 280 (Identical) |
| Remarks: |
Adds marital status and familial status to Pennsylvania Human Relations
Act.
Support |
| Bill History: |
03-09-07 S Filed 03-09-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor and Industry 10-02-07 S Discussed in Press Conference |
| SB 294 |
Williams, C. |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) further providing for unified judicial system; est. the appellate division of the Medical Professional Liability Court; & further providing for right to appellate review. |
| Companions: |
SB 585 (Refiled from 05R Session) |
| Remarks: |
Health court legislation
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
03-09-07 S Filed 03-09-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary |
| SB 300 |
Ferlo |
Act providing for Statewide comprehensive health care system; establishing the PA Health Care Plan & providing for eligibility, etc., & the PA Health Care Agency, Employer Health Services Levy, Individual Wellness Tax. |
| Remarks: | Oppose with respect to caps on damages |
| Bill History: |
03-09-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Banking and Insurance 04-10-07 S Discussed at press conference 06-19-08 S Discussed in press conference on health care reform on 6/19/08 |
| SB 422 |
Corman |
Amends act creating the Legislative Data Processing Cmte: providing for membership; prescribing powers, functions & duties; & making an appropriation; directing the committee to provide access to statutes via computer systems. |
| Companions: |
SB 181 (Refiled from 05R Session) |
| Remarks: |
Public access to statutes and General Assembly data.
Support |
| Bill History: |
03-14-07 S Filed 03-14-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Rules and Executive Nominations |
| SB 435 |
Corman |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary & Judicial Procedure) further providing for comparative negligence. |
| Remarks: |
Civil litagation - Ending joint and several liability
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
03-14-07 S Filed 03-14-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary |
| SB 584 |
Orie |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary & Judicial Procedure), in organization and jurisdiction of courts of common pleas, authorizing the establishment of problem-solving courts. |
| Companions: |
HB 2255 (Identical) |
| Bill History: |
06-25-08 S Third consideration 06-25-08 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) 06-26-08 H Received in the House and referred to House Judiciary |
| SB 620 |
Greenleaf |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary & Judicial Procedure) providing for court reporting contracts. |
| Remarks: |
Court reporting contracts
Support |
| Bill History: |
03-21-07 S Filed 03-21-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary |
| SB 632 |
Greenleaf |
Amends Titles 15 (Corporations) & 54 (Names) further providing for filing requirements of the Dept. of State, for shareholder actions & corporation powers, for nonprofit powers; director actions & for mergers & consolidations. |
| Remarks: |
Title 15
Support |
| Bill History: |
06-11-07 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations 09-24-07 S Meeting set for Off the Floor, Rules Room Senate Appropriations 09-24-07 S Passed over in committee Senate Appropriations |
| SB 666 |
Gordner |
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act defining "independent contractor"; and further providing for subcontractors. |
| Remarks: |
Workers' compensation - independent contractor
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
03-22-07 S Filed 03-22-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor and Industry |
| SB 678 |
Orie |
Act establishing & evaluating an administrative medical liability system to restore fairness & reliability to the medical justice system; & promoting patient safety by fostering alternatives to current medial tort litigation. |
| Remarks: |
Healthcare court demonstration program
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
03-23-07 S Filed 03-23-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary |
| SB 726 |
Browne |
Amends the Mechanics' Lien Law further providing for definitions and for waiver of lien by claimant, for right to limit claims to unpaid balance of contract price & for priority of lien. |
| Remarks: |
Mechanics' lien amendments
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
06-18-07 S Third consideration 06-18-07 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) 06-19-07 H Received in the House and referred to House Judiciary |
| SB 751 |
White, M |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary & Judicial Procedure) prohibiting the imposition of the death sentence in cases of mental retardation. |
| Remarks: |
No capital punishment for the mentally disabled
Support |
| Bill History: |
10-29-07 S Third consideration 10-29-07 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 45/N: 3) 11-07-07 H Received in the House and referred to House Judiciary |
| SB 860 |
Greenleaf |
Act establishing the Public Service Lawyers Loan Repayment Assistance Program to provide repayment assistance to qualified applicants employed by eligible organizations; & providing for powers & duties of PHEAA. |
| Companions: |
HB 1480 (Identical) |
| Remarks: |
Public Service Lawyers Loan Repayment Assisstance Act
Support |
| Bill History: |
06-19-07 S First consideration 06-20-07 S Set on the Senate Calendar 06-20-07 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations |
| SB 889 |
White, M |
Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) further providing for liability for support and extending liability for child support beyond the death of the obligor. |
| Remarks: | Oppose |
| Bill History: |
05-21-07 S Filed 05-21-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary |
| SB 967 |
Baker, L |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary & Judicial Procedure) providing for a statute of repose. |
| Remarks: |
Statute of Repose
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
06-14-07 S Filed 06-14-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary |
| SB 979 |
Rafferty |
Act prohibiting employment of illegal aliens; for Basic Pilot Program participation as condition for contract or grants; for business tax deductions; for suspension of licenses & authorizing a private cause of action. |
| Remarks: |
State regulation of immigration
Oppose |
| Bill History: |
06-25-07 S Filed 06-25-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Labor and Industry |
| SB 980 |
Rafferty |
Act providing for memorandum of understanding between the Commonwealth and the United States Department of Justice or Department of Homeland Security. |
| Remarks: | Oppose |
| Bill History: |
10-15-07 S First consideration 10-16-07 S Set on the Senate Calendar 10-16-07 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations |
| SB 1041 |
Piccola |
Amends the Tax Reform Code, in sales and use tax, further providing for definitions and for exclusions from tax. |
| Remarks: |
Taxation of legal services
Opposed |
| Bill History: |
08-01-07 S Filed 08-01-07 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance |
| SB 1087 |
Robbins |
Amends Title 45 (Legal Notices) providing for electronic publication of legal advertising. |
| Remarks: |
Legal journal advertising
Oppose unless amended |
| Bill History: |
06-16-08 S Rereferred to Senate Appropriations 06-28-08 S Meeting set for Off the Floor, Rules Room Senate Appropriations 06-28-08 S Passed over in committee Senate Appropriations |
| SB 1203 |
Greenleaf |
Amends Title 20 (Decedents, Estates & Fiduciaries) further providing for forfeiture, for wills & grant of letters advertisement, for power of atty & divorce re conveyance, for claims, trustee duty & Title 15 amendments. |
| Bill History: |
09-23-08 H Laid on the table 09-23-08 H Removed from the table 09-23-08 H Rereferred to House Appropriations |
| SB 1250 |
Brubaker |
Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for marriage between one man and one woman. |
| Remarks: | Oppose |
| Bill History: |
05-06-08 S Set on the Senate Calendar 05-06-08 S Laid out for discussion 05-06-08 S Laid on the table |
| SB 1263 |
Rafferty |
Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, providing for applicability; for prohibition exceptions, communications, contents, gov't access, tracking, expiration & changes. |
| Bill History: |
10-07-08 H Second consideration 10-07-08 H Over in House 11-24-08 H Set on the House Calendar |
| SB 1270 |
Greenleaf |
Amends Title 2 (Administrative Law and Procedure) in practice and procedure of Commonwealth agencies, further providing for the contents and service of adjudications. |
| Bill History: |
02-04-08 S Filed 02-04-08 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary |
| SB 1324 |
Earll |
Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, changing and adding provisions relating to selection of justices and judges. |
| Remarks: |
Merit Selection
Support |
| Bill History: |
04-09-08 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary 09-16-08 S Hearing set for 9:30 a.m., Hearing Room 1, ...Senate Judiciary 09-16-08 S Public hearing held in committee Senate Judiciary |
| SB 1325 |
Earll |
Amends Title 71 (State Government) establishing the Appellate Court Nominating Commission. |
| Remarks: |
Merit selection
Support |
| Bill History: | 04-09-08 S Introduced and referr |