SENATE CALENDAR
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SESSION OF 2021

THE SENATE WILL CONVENE AT 11:00 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2021

It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.

Bill
No.
Print.
No.
TITLE OF BILL ACTION
BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION
HOUSE
26
14
An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 43976, on that portion of State Route 1010 over Chatham Run, Pine Creek Township, Clinton County, as the Tech. Corporal Lee R. Phillips Memorial Bridge.(Representatives BOROWICZ and others)
3

HOUSE
56
39
An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8516, carrying State Route 271 over the West Branch Susquehanna River, Northern Cambria Borough, Cambria County, as the Sergeant William Stock Memorial Bridge.(Representatives STRUZZI and others)
3

SENATE
74
684
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for pediatric cancer research tax credit.(Senators MARTIN and others)
1

SENATE
78
65
An Act amending Titles 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child custody, further providing for definitions, for award of custody, for factors to consider when awarding custody, for consideration of criminal conviction, for guardian ad litem for child, for counsel for child and for award of counsel fees, costs and expenses; and, in Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, providing for child abuse and domestic abuse education and training program for judges and court personnel.(Senators BAKER and others)
9

SENATE
83
483
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, further providing for firefighter and emergency service training and establishing the Fire Training Fund.(Senators BROOKS and others)
4

HOUSE
101
1008
An Act providing for limited civil liability for agritourism activity providers, for notice of limited civil liability and for acknowledgment of limited civil liability.(Representatives GLEIM and others)
6

SENATE
108
73
An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for medical assistance payments for institutional care.(Senators BARTOLOTTA and others)
4

SENATE
113
84
An Act selecting, designating and adopting the Pennsylvania March as the official march of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.(Senators SCAVELLO and others)
6

HOUSE
124
1324
An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8680, carrying State Route 3055 over Stonycreek River in the City of Johnstown, Cambria County, as the City of Johnstown Firefighters Memorial Bridge.(Representatives RIGBY and others)
3

SENATE
137
110
An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in budget and finance, establishing the Drug Recognition Expert Training Fund.(Senators HUTCHINSON and others)
8

SENATE
147
685
An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in health and safety, further providing for certification of safety committee.(Senators LANGERHOLC and others)
1

SENATE
156
135
An Act amending the act of June 26, 2001 (P.L.755, No.77), known as the Tobacco Settlement Act, in medical assistance for workers with disabilities, further providing for definitions and for medical assistance benefits for workers with disabilities and workers with medically improved disabilities.(Senators MENSCH and others)
1

SENATE
274
256
An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Governor, to grant and convey, at a price to be determined through a competitive bid process, certain lands, buildings and improvements situate in Coraopolis Borough, Allegheny County.(Senator FONTANA)
8

SENATE
425
616
An Act amending the act of March 20, 2002 (P.L.154, No.13), known as the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act, in medical professional liability, further providing for informed consent.(Senators GORDNER and others)
1

SENATE
434
441
An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, providing for milk sell by date and best by date labeling.(Senators VOGEL and others)
1

SENATE
457
488
A Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for qualifications of Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General and for disqualification for offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General.(Senators BAKER and others)
4

BILLS ON SECOND CONSIDERATION
SENATE
28
10
An Act providing for the administration of permits by State agencies, for a tracking system for permit applications, for the establishment of permit programs, for third-party review of permit decision delays and for annual reports.(Senators PHILLIPS-HILL and others)
1

SENATE
32
14
An Act amending the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as the Regulatory Review Act, further providing for definitions, for proposed regulations and procedures for review and for final-form regulations and final-omitted regulations and procedures for review; providing for regulations deemed withdrawn; further providing for procedures for subsequent review of disapproved final-form or final-omitted regulations; providing for concurrent resolution required for economically significant regulations; further providing for existing regulations; and providing for State agency regulatory compliance officers and for Independent Office of the Repealer.(Senators PHILLIPS-HILL and others)
1

HOUSE
104
245
An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the assessment of improper payments by Commonwealth agencies and for public information on payments and programs of Commonwealth agencies.(Representatives GAYDOS and others)
1

HOUSE
108
124
An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for improper payments; and establishing Do-Not-Pay Initiative.(Representatives OWLETT and others)
1

SENATE
119
125
An Act authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to conduct a public comment process on and submit to the General Assembly a measure or action intended to abate, control or limit carbon dioxide emissions by imposing a revenue-generating tax or fee on carbon dioxide emissions.(Senators PITTMAN and others)
1

SENATE
126
98
An Act amending the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as the Regulatory Review Act, further providing for definitions and for existing regulations.(Senators BROOKS and others)
1

SENATE
168
253
An Act amending the act of December 18, 2001 (P.L.949, No.114), known as the Workforce Development Act, in industry partnerships, further providing for definitions, for industry clusters, for interdepartmental cooperation and for industry and labor market research and providing for dissemination of industry and labor market research to educational institutions.(Senators HUGHES and others)
2

HOUSE
178
1370
An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in administration of act, further providing for records of and reports by employers; in compensation, further providing for qualifications required to secure compensation and for rate and amount of compensation; in determination of compensation, appeals, reviews and procedure, further providing for determination of compensation appeals and for decision of referee and further appeals and reviews; and, in shared-work program, further providing for participating employer responsibilities.(Representatives JAMES and others)
1

HOUSE
184
964
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in criminal homicide, further providing for the offense of causing or aiding suicide.(Representatives KEEFER and others)
2

HOUSE
186
154
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in size, weight and load, further providing for permit for movement during course of manufacture; and, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for power of Governor during emergency.(Representatives CAUSER and others)
8

SENATE
224
194
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, repealing certificates issued by other states and providing for out-of-state applicants for certifications.(Senators BARTOLOTTA and others)
6

HOUSE
230
385
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Independent Fiscal Office, further providing for revenue estimates.(Representatives RYAN and others)
5

SENATE
236
205
An Act amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147), known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, further providing for definitions, for unlawful acts and penalties and for unwanted telephone solicitation calls prohibited.(Senators BROOKS and others)
6

SENATE
241
200
An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fishing licenses, further providing for exemptions from license requirements.(Senators BREWSTER and others)
9

SENATE
283
269
An Act amending the act of June 1, 1945 (P.L.1242, No.428), known as the State Highway Law, in rural State highway system and State highways in cities, boroughs and towns, further providing for improvement, reconstruction and maintenance.(Senators HUTCHINSON and others)
3

HOUSE
284
282
An Act amending Title 37 (Historical and Museums) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in powers and duties of Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, further providing for specific powers and duties, for personal property and for documents and providing for Commonwealth archival records, for local government archival records and for access to older public records; and, in historic properties, further providing for title to historic property and for powers over certain historic property.(Representatives METCALFE and others)
8

SENATE
286
272
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for spending limitations.(Senators BARTOLOTTA and others)
5

SENATE
312
322
An Act amending the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in procedure, further providing for written requests; and, in judicial review, further providing for fee limitations.(Senators BROOKS and others)
1

SENATE
319
327
An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, further providing for compensable injuries, subrogation and proration.(Senators BARTOLOTTA and others)
1

SENATE
423
427
An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in membership, credited service, classes of service, and eligibility for benefits relating to retirement for State employees and officers, further providing for mandatory and optional membership in the system and participation in the plan; and, in benefits, further providing for termination of annuities.(Senators J. WARD and others)
6

HOUSE
425
1371
An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for sales by liquor licensees and restrictions and for prepared beverages and mixed drinks for off-premises consumption during disaster emergency and providing for safekeeping during 2020 disaster emergency.(Representatives DOWLING and others)
1

SENATE
426
430
An Act amending the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as the Regulatory Review Act, further providing for definitions, for proposed regulations and procedures for review, for final-form regulations and final-omitted regulations and procedures for review and for procedures for subsequent review of disapproved final-form or final-omitted regulations.(Senators GORDNER and others)
1

HOUSE
427
939
An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in Pennsylvania liquor stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania liquor stores.(Representatives PYLE and others)
1

SENATE
435
474
An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for transportation fueling infrastructure development.(Senators MENSCH and others)
6

SENATE
441
484
An Act providing for qualifications of chairperson of the Legislative Reapportionment Commission.(Senators ARGALL and others)
6

SENATE
455
461
An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veteran-owned small businesses, providing for miscellaneous provisions; imposing a penalty; and making an editorial change.(Senators BARTOLOTTA and others)
6

SENATE
463
618
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in computer data center equipment incentive program, further providing for definitions and for review of application, providing for applicability and for sales and use tax exemption program; imposing duties on the Department of Revenue; and making editorial changes.(Senators HUTCHINSON and others)
4

SENATE
486
515
An Act amending the act of December 18, 2001 (P.L.949, No.114), known as the Workforce Development Act, in preliminary provisions, providing for preference for training programs.(Senators SABATINA and others)
1

SENATE
503
527
An Act amending the act of June 28, 1935 (P.L.477, No.193), referred to as the Enforcement Officer Disability Benefits Law, further providing for disability benefits and for definitions.(Senators REGAN and others)
1

SENATE
520
526
An Act amending the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as the Regulatory Review Act, further providing for definitions, for proposed regulations and procedures for review and for final-form regulations and final-omitted regulations and procedures for review; and providing for concurrent resolution required for economically significant regulations.(Senators DiSANTO and others)
1

SENATE
521
541
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, further providing for the offense of invasion of privacy.(Senators MENSCH and others)
2

SENATE
533
511
An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, prohibiting certain regulatory action during disaster emergencies.(Senators YAW and others)
1

SENATE
552
579
An Act amending the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law, in agency response, providing for vexatious requester.(Senators DUSH and others)
1

SENATE
554
581
An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in open meetings, further providing for public notice and providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions.(Senators STEFANO and others)
1

SENATE
562
594
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for airport land development zones.(Senators SCAVELLO and others)
4

SENATE
563
609
An Act amending the act of April 27, 1927 (P.L.465, No.299), referred to as the Fire and Panic Act, further providing for standards for Class VI buildings.(Senators LAUGHLIN and others)
1

SENATE
566
611
An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations for liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for license auction.(Senators REGAN and others)
1

HOUSE
951
1335
An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in limitation of time, further providing for infancy, insanity or imprisonment; in matters affecting government units, further providing for exceptions to sovereign immunity and for exceptions to governmental immunity; waiving sovereign immunity and governmental immunity; and making a related repeal.(Representative ROZZI)
2

RESOLUTIONS
SENATE
36
378
A Resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to extend daylight saving time throughout the year across the country.(Senators MARTIN and others)
6

SENATE
53
637
A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report, by 12 months from the date of the adoption of this resolution, on the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's highway maintenance funding.(Senators BAKER and others)
3

S.S.H.E.R.
1
STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROPERTY REQUEST NO. 1 OF 2021
RESOLUTION A
RESOLVED, That State System of Higher Education Property Request No. 1 of 2021, transmitted by the State System of Higher Education under the Public School Code of 1949 to the General Assembly under date of April 16, 2021, and introduced April 19, 2021, which is incorporated herein by reference, be approved.
(Editorial Note: Final action on this request must occur within 30 calendar days following its date of transmittal to the General Assembly, excluding days on which either house is not in session because of an adjournment of more than 10 days to a day certain.)

RESOLUTION B
RESOLVED, That State System of Higher Education Property Request No. 1 of 2021, transmitted by the State System of Higher Education under the Public School Code of 1949 to the General Assembly under date of April 16, 2021, and introduced April 19, 2021, which is incorporated herein by reference, be disapproved.
(Editorial Note: Final action on this request must occur within 30 calendar days following its date of transmittal to the General Assembly, excluding days on which either house is not in session because of an adjournment of more than 10 days to a day certain.)
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