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  • LIENS (13)

    HB0068 WILLIAMS An Act amending the act of May 16, 1923 (P. L. 207, No. 153), referred to as the "Municipal Claim and Tax Lien Law," restricting redemption of property after sale pursuant to a tax or municipal c...
    HB0223 RICHARDSON An Act amending the act of June 24, 1937 (P. L. 2045, No. 397), known as "The Support Law," providing that no lien shall be imposed against the real property of persons receiving assistance.
    HB0709 MOWERY An Act authorizing the filing of notices of Federal tax liens, certificates and other notices affecting Federal liens; making uniform the law relating thereto; and making a repeal.
    HB0872 MURPHY An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," prohibiting real property liens.
    HB0983 CALTAGIRONE An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the priority of liens arising under mortgages which allow for future advances....
    HB2063 HERSHEY An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing possessory lien for towing and storage of vehicles.
    HB2614 WOGAN An Act amending the act of May 16, 1923 (P. L. 207, No. 153), referred to as the "Municipal Claim and Tax Lien Law," regulating municipal claims and liens.
    HB2794 CALTAGIRONE An Act amending Title 49 (Mechanics' Liens) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding provisions relating to mechanics' liens; and making repeals.
    SB0075 HOLL An Act providing a first priority lien for the producer of farm products.
    SB0096 BELL An Act amending the act of June 24, 1937 (P. L. 2045, No. 397), entitled, as amended, "The Support Law," providing that no lien shall be imposed against the real property of persons receiving ass...
    SB0356 STEWART An Act amending the act of June 24, 1937 (P. L. 2045, No. 397), entitled, as amended, "The Support Law," providing for the release of real property from liens or the satisfaction of judgments und...
    SB1616 SALVATORE An Act amending the act of August 24, 1963 (P. L. 1175, No. 497), entitled "Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963," adding and amending definitions; further providing for rights to a lien, for certain case...
    SB1648 SALVATORE An Act amending the act of May 16, 1923 (P. L. 207, No. 153), entitled "Municipal Claim and Tax Lien Law," regulating municipal claims and liens.
  • PUBLIC WELFARE (72)

    HB0091 BOYES An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for reimbursement for certain dental services.
    HB0182 EVANS An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," providing for training for family day-care providers.
    HB0184 EVANS An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for the regulation of family day-care providers, for inspections and for penalti...
    HB0263 OLASZ An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for computations affecting counties.
    HB0391 REINARD An Act providing for the suspension of the public welfare benefits of persons incarcerated in public jails, prisons, correctional institutions and other places of penal incarceration when incarce...
    HB0453 GODSHALL An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for the inspection of child day-care centers.
    HB0519 HASAY An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," requiring certain school attendance as a condition for assistance.
    HB0535 RICHARDSON An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," changing references to the Department of Public Welfare and Secretary of Public Welfare to the Dep...
    HB0559 PISTELLA An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for eligibility for assistance.
    HB0596 PERZEL An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for medical assistance eligibility.
    HB0597 PERZEL An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for spousal property.
    HB0645 BELARDI An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 13, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for the minimum burial costs for certain indigent persons.
    HB0851 HAGARTY An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for child care.
    HB0872 MURPHY An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," prohibiting real property liens.
    HB0902 FOX An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," providing penalties for the operation of family day-care homes in violation of registration requir...
    HB0903 FOX An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for the regulation of caregivers caring for children.
    HB0913 FOX An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P. L. 351, No. 91), known as the "State Lottery Law," providing that arrearages in support payments and debts to State agencies shall be deducted from ...
    HB1182 PITTS An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for the work registration program for public assistance.
    HB1196 BROUJOS An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," providing for an exclusion for certain foster care payments from tax on income.
    HB1225 ITKIN An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for blind pensions.
    HB1243 RICHARDSON An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," providing for the administration of assistance.
    HB1244 RICHARDSON An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for eligibility in relation to unemployment compensation.
    HB1245 RICHARDSON An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for assistance for transitionally needy persons.
    HB1246 RICHARDSON An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for eligibility in relation to pregnancy.
    HB1247 RICHARDSON An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for procedure for the determination of eligibility.
    HB1248 RICHARDSON An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," making an editorial change in relation to certain aliens.
    HB1249 RICHARDSON An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for the protection of information relating to recipients of public assistance.
    HB1250 RICHARDSON An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for eligibility for assistance.
    HB1251 RICHARDSON An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for needy persons in relation to medical assistance.
    HB1252 RICHARDSON An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for eligibility in relation to aid to families with dependent children.
    HB1254 RICHARDSON An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," providing for a Pennsylvania employable program; further providing for public assistance and for e...
    HB1318 KUKOVICH An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for reimbursement to counties for child welfare services.
    HB1322 THOMAS An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for medical assistance payments for institutional care.
    HB1353 EVANS An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," providing for the eligibility of State blind pension recipients for medical assistance.
    HB1373 PRESTON An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), known as the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," further providing for employment incentive payments; imposing new bank tax credits; providing fo...
    HB1377 PITTS An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for the work registration program for public assistance.
    HB1388 BELFANTI An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," providing for services of a hospital-based lifeline program to persons eligible for medical assist...
    HB1592 DORR An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for persons eligible for medical assistance.
    HB1736 JOHNSON an Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," including tunnel vision for purposes of State blind pensions.
    HB1737 JOHNSON An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for standards for institutions.
    HB1829 PISTELLA An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," providing for determination of eligibility for skilled nursing and intermediate care benefits, and...
    HB1966 PISTELLA An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for medical assistance payments made in behalf of eligible persons receiving ins...
    HB2016 GEIST An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," providing for a welfare scrip program subject to legislative oversight.
    HB2036 J. H. CLARK An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," providing for a personal needs allowance for recipients of medical assistance who reside in instit...
    HB2077 COLAFELLA An Act making an appropriation to the Department of Public Welfare for prescription products to assist persons who smoke to stop smoking and for use in smoking cessation programs for persons enti...
    HB2088 PICCOLA An Act providing for State reimbursement to licensed long-term care facilities for long-term care of patients eligible for medical assistance; and making an appropriation.
    HB2282 THOMAS An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for medical assistance payments for institutional care.
    HB2308 RICHARDSON An Act amending the act of July 22, 1974 (P. L. 610, No. 207), known as the "Nursing Home Loan Agency Law," further providing for the chairman of the agency.
    HB2430 STAIRS An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," providing for drug testing of employees of child day care facilities.
    HB2499 STAIRS An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," providing for visitation of family day care homes.
    HB2566 TANGRETTI An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for eligibility for and amount of State blind pensions.
    HB2740 HERMAN An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for eligibility for subsidized child day care.
    SB0074 HOLL An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," further providing for persons who are eligible for medical assistance; and providing for a long-term c...
    SB0219 SALVATORE An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," providing for certain benefits for permanently disabled persons.
    SB0337 MELLOW An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," excluding any increase in certain black lung benefits in determining income eligibility for amount of ...
    SB0351 GREENLEAF An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," further providing for certain medical assistance payments.
    SB0379 O'PAKE An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," providing reimbursement to counties for child welfare services.
    SB0465 WILLIAMS An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," providing for services of a hospital-based lifeline program to persons eligible for medical assistance...
    SB0555 RHOADES An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," further providing for payments for pharmaceutical services.
    SB0598 HOPPER An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," further providing for payments to counties for services for children; and making editorial changes.
    SB0671 JONES An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," providing for training for family day-care providers.
    SB0701 DAWIDA An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," further providing for eligibility for assistance.
    SB0829 SCANLON An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," further providing for computations affecting counties.
    SB0880 ANDREZESKI An Act providing for an employment training program within the Department of Public Welfare to coordinate job training, job placement and other services for public assistance recipients; further ...
    SB0990 SHAFFER An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," further providing for eligibility for medical assistance for inmates of public institutions.
    SB1030 RHOADES An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," providing for the status of payments received by foster parents.
    SB1263 HELFRICK An Act establishing mandatory school attendance or the acquisition of a high school equivalent diploma as a condition to receiving aid for dependent children; granting the Department of Public We...
    SB1416 GREENLEAF An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," further providing for eligibility for medical assistance.
    SB1421 DAWIDA An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," further providing for medical assistance payments made in behalf of eligible persons receiving institu...
    SB1559 PETERSON An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," further providing for certain medical reimbursement; providing for the reimbursement of prescription p...
    SB1723 JONES An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," providing for a personal needs allowance for residents of long-term care facilities.
    SB1738 LOEPER An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," further providing for compliance with certain departmental standards for child day care centers.
  • REAL ESTATE (50)

    HB0001 MANDERINO A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for differentials in local real estate tax rates.
    HB0011 LLOYD An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P. L. 15, No. 9), known as the "Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act," further providing for the application of the act to persons employed by ...
    HB0217 TIGUE An Act amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P. L. 1368, No. 542), known as the "Real Estate Tax Sale Law," providing that purchasers of property at tax sales may not be delinquent in taxes on proper...
    HB0250 CALTAGIRONE An Act amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P. L. 1368, No. 542), known as the "Real Estate Tax Sale Law," authorizing counties to extend the time for certain unpaid taxes and to defer certain unpai...
    HB0257 J. L. WRIGHT An Act amending the act of May 21, 1943 (P. L. 571, No. 254), known as "The Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law," excluding cogeneration facilities and small power production facilities ...
    HB0258 J. L. WRIGHT An Act amending the act of May 22, 1933 (P. L. 853, No. 155), known as "The General County Assessment Law," excluding cogeneration facilities and small power production facilities in determining ...
    HB0285 TRELLO An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), known as the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," providing for imposition of the bank shares tax; ascertaining values; requiring reports; imposin...
    HB0288 TRELLO An Act amending the act of May 9, 1986 (P. L. 165, No. 53), entitled, "An act requiring banks and other lending institutions to notify the mortgagor when the mortgage has been paid," requiring le...
    HB0355 REINARD An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P. L. 15, No. 9), known as the "Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act," further providing for prohibited acts.
    HB0487 TRELLO An Act amending the act of May 21, 1943 (P. L. 349, No. 162), entitled, as amended, "An act requiring political subdivisions to refund certain taxes, license fees, penalties, fines or moneys paid...
    HB0736 HARPER An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding provisions relating to real estate cooperatives.
    HB0872 MURPHY An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," prohibiting real property liens.
    HB0883 RAYMOND An Act amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P. L. 1368, No. 542), known as the "Real Estate Tax Sale Law," further providing for the rate of interest on delinquent taxes.
    HB0968 JACKSON An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P. L. 15, No. 9), known as the "Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act," further providing for recovery from the Real Estate Recovery Fund.
    HB0971 LLOYD An Act providing for the certification of real estate appraisers; specifying requirements for certification; providing for sanctions and penalties; and making an appropriation.
    HB1048 CORNELL An Act amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P. L. 1368, No. 542), known as the "Real Estate Tax Sale Law," increasing the rate of interest charged for late payment of taxes.
    HB1145 CORNELL An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), known as the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," further providing for the exemption of gains from the sale of certain real estate from taxation....
    HB1292 WAMBACH An Act providing for the certification of real estate appraisers; creating the Real Estate Appraisers Subcommittee and imposing powers and duties; providing additional powers and duties for the B...
    HB1598 FOSTER An Act authorizing the State Tax Equalization Board to provide financial assistance to counties for assessment reform; creating a revolving loan fund from a restricted account within the General ...
    HB1634 DAVIES An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for disabled veterans real estate tax exemption.
    HB1637 O'BRIEN An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P. L. 15, No. 9), known as the "Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act," providing for the licensing of real estate appraisers.
    HB1640 MICOZZIE An Act amending Title 72 (Taxation and Fiscal Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for transfers between husband and wife and for property held by husband and wif...
    HB1883 LAUGHLIN An Act amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P. L. 1368, No. 542), known as the "Real Estate Tax Sale Law," reviving provisions relating to extension of the period for discharge of tax claims; and ma...
    HB2050 WOGAN An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), known as the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," further providing for the taxation of real estate investment trusts.
    HB2132 ITKIN An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), known as the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," further providing for disposition of the revenues of the realty transfer tax.
    HB2157 VEON An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for special registration plates for realtors.
    HB2169 REBER An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), known as the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," providing for an exclusion from the Pennsylvania personal income tax of earnings expended to pay...
    HB2442 GANNON An Act amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P. L. 1368, No. 542), known as the "Real Estate Tax Sale Law," providing for duplicate notices of certain delinquent taxes to be sent to parties designate...
    HB2576 LASHINGER An Act requiring registrations by certain persons and entities with the Department of State.
    HB2925 CIVERA An Act freezing the amount of real property tax payable by certain senior citizens.
    SB0114 HOLL An Act imposing requirements on persons leasing certain real estate in counties of the second class A; and making a repeal.
    SB0373 CORMAN An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," further providing for crime victims' compensation and assistance.
    SB0421 GREENLEAF An Act providing for the licensing of home inspection companies; and imposing powers and duties on the Secretary of Labor and Industry.
    SB0430 GREENLEAF An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P. L. 15, No. 9), entitled "Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act," further providing for the broker's disclosures to the buyer, timeshares, cam...
    SB0558 CORMAN An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P. L. 15, No. 9), entitled "Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act," providing for continuing education.
    SB0725 CORMAN An Act amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P. L. 1368, No. 542), entitled, as amended, "Real Estate Tax Sale Law," further providing for the distribution of moneys collected and for notice of distr...
    SB0756 SHUMAKER An Act providing for the certification of real estate appraisers; specifying requirements for certification; providing for sanctions and penalties; and making an appropriation.
    SB0965 CORMAN An Act amending Title 72 (Taxation and Fiscal Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing fees for evidence of payment of tax.
    SB1047 SALVATORE An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P. L. 15, No. 9), entitled "Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act," providing for the licensing of real estate appraisers.
    SB1148 LEWIS A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for the taxation of gain on sales of principal residences.
    SB1209 SALVATORE An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding provisions relating to real estate cooperatives.
    SB1288 ANDREZESKI An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), entitled "Tax Reform Code of 1971," excluding certain transactions from the realty transfer tax.
    SB1362 LEWIS An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P. L. 306, No. 84), entitled "Board of Vehicles Act," further providing for mobile home parks.
    SB1370 GREENWOOD An Act amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P. L. 1368, No. 542), entitled, as amended, "Real Estate Tax Sale Law," further providing for notice of sale.
    SB1406 ANDREZESKI An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P. L. 15, No. 9), entitled "Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act," further providing for prohibited acts.
    SB1474 SHAFFER An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P. L. 15, No. 9), entitled "Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act," further providing for the application of the act to persons employed by an o...
    SB1529 DAWIDA An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P. L. 15, No. 9), entitled "Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act," further providing for licensing.
    SB1570 MUSTO An Act amending the act of December 22, 1988 (P. L. 1915, No. 193), entitled "An act authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Depart...
    SB1789 GREENWOOD An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P. L. 306, No. 84), entitled "Board of Vehicles Act," further providing for grounds for disciplinary proceedings.
    SB1790 GREENWOOD An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P. L. 15, No. 9), entitled "Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act," further providing for prohibited acts.