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Senator Mike Waugh Prime
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28th District – York County
2003-2004 Legislation

Updated: December 31, 2004
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The following is a list of bills and resolutions introduced in the 2003-2004 legislative session, including a brief description of the legislative intent and the most recent action that each bill has seen.

SB78 - An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, providing for elections of Pennsylvania's Congressional delegation in the event of catastrophic loss.

• Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Jan. 28, 2003

SB256 - An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for vehicles of nonresidents exempt from registration.  This legislation closes a loophole that allows some vehicles to avoid being properly registered and inspected in Pennsylvania.

• Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 10, 2003

SB257 - An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, further providing for writ of possession.  This legislation is intended to protect neighbor-hoods and rental properties from blight.

• Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, Feb. 10, 2003

• Reported as amended, March 26, 2003

• First consideration, March 26, 2003

• Second consideration, April 22, 2003  

• Laid on the table, May 12, 2003

SB258 - An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for a prototypical school facility design clearinghouse.  Proposals like this in other states have saved school districts a great deal of time and money.

• Referred to EDUCATION, Feb. 10, 2003

SB304 - An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for classification and order or payment of claims against the estate of a decedent.  This bill makes Pennsylvania’s laws consistent with the laws of the majority of other states and ensures that a decedent’s obligations to the state or municipality are not defaulted upon.

• Referred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 13, 2003

• Reported as committed, March 4, 2003

• First consideration, March 4, 2003

• Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, March 5, 2003

• Reported as committed, April 21, 2003

• Second consideration, April 23, 2003

• Third consideration and final passage, April 28, 2003 (27-20)

• Referred to House Judiciary, April 30, 2003

• Reported as committed, Dec. 16, 2003

• First consideration, Dec. 16, 2003

• Laid on the table, Dec. 16, 2003

• Removed from table, Feb. 11, 2004

• Laid on the table, Feb. 11, 2004

• Removed from table, March 23, 3004

• Second consideration, March 23, 2004

• Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, March 23, 2004

• Re-reported as committed, March 29, 2004

• Third consideration, with amendments, March 31, 2004

• Final passage, March 31, 2004 (189-0)
      (Remarks see House Journal), March 31, 2004
  
             In the Senate

• Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, April 13, 2004

• Re-reported on concurrence, as amended, Nov. 18, 2004

• Senate concurred in House amendments, as amended by the Senate, Nov. 19, 2004 (44-2)

        In the House

• Referred to RULES, Nov. 19, 2004

• Re-reported on concurrence, as committed, Nov. 19, 2004

• House concurred in Senate amendments to House amendments, Nov. 19, 2004 (195-1)

• Signed in Senate, Nov. 19, 2004

• Signed in House, Nov. 20, 2004

• In hands of the Governor, Nov. 20, 2004

• Last day for action, Nov. 30, 2004

• Vetoed by the Governor, Nov. 30, 2004

• Veto No. 6

SB305 - An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, requiring compliance with Federal selective service requirements as part of application for learners' permits or drivers' licenses.

• Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 13, 2003

• Reported as amended, Feb. 3, 2004

• First consideration, Feb. 3, 2004

• Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 9, 2004

• Re-reported as committed, March 15, 2004

• Second consideration, March 17, 2004

• Amended on third consideration, March 31, 2004

• Third consideration and final passage, March 31, 2004 (47-3)
        (Remarks see Senate Journal), March 31, 2004
     In the House

• Referred to TRANSPORTATION, April 2, 2004

• Reported as amended, June 9, 2004

• First consideration, June 9, 2004

• Laid on the table, June 9, 2004

• Removed from table, June 14, 2004

• Second consideration, June 14, 2004

• Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 14, 2004

• Re-reported as committed, June 21, 2004

• Re-referred to RULES, June 22, 2004

• Re-reported as amended, June 23, 2004

• Re-committed to RULES, June 24, 2004

• Re-reported as committed, Nov. 19, 2004

• Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 19, 2004 (184-12)

• (Remarks see House Journal), Nov. 19, 2004                             

                 In the Senate

• Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Nov. 19, 2004

SB306 - An Act amending the act of June 23, 1993 (P.L.128, No.29), known as the Plain Language Consumer Contract Act, further providing for contractual requirements.  This bill ensures that consumers know when they are entering into a "contract under seal."

• Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Feb. 13, 2003

SB351 - An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further defining ''financial responsibility.''  The bill increases the mandatory minimum coverage for auto insurance in Pennsylvania to ensure that victims of auto accidents can recover an appropriate amount of damages.

• Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, March 3, 2003

SB352 - An Act providing for appointment and promotion preference in public employment for volunteer firefighters.  This bill provides that service with a volunteer fire company would act as a "tie-breaker" when two applicants are equally qualified for civil service employment or promotion in every other way.

• Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, March 12, 2003

SB353 - An Act amending the act of August 15, 1961 (P.L.987, No.442), known as the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, excluding political subdivisions from the act; authorizing optional prevailing wage ordinances; and making repeals.

• Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, March 3, 2003

SB354 - An Act providing for "open contracting" by the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions and their agencies and authorities.  Under this proposal, a state or local agency could not discriminate against a contractor because of their labor affiliation (or lack of affiliation with organized labor).

• Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, March 7, 2003

SB376 - An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, exempting equipment used for recycling from sales and use tax.

• Referred to FINANCE, March 3, 2003

SB377 - An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, further defining ''vendor''; and further providing for collection of tax for purposes of the sales and use tax.  This bill closes a "loophole" that allows out-of-state vendors to avoid paying Pennsylvania state sales tax.

• Referred to FINANCE, March 3, 2003

SB378 - An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for a safe driver point system.  This bill gives Pennsylvanians "credit" for their good driving records to offset points that they might accumulate for

• Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, March 12, 2003

SB379 - An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for drivers in funeral processions.  This bill allows yellow and/or white revolving or flashing lights to be used as an added level of protection for participants in funeral processions.

• Referred to TRANSPORTATION, March 3, 2003

• Reported as committed, March 25, 2003

• First consideration, March 25, 2003

• Second consideration, April 21, 2003

• Amended on third consideration, April 28, 2003
  (Remarks see Senate Journal), April 28, 2003

• Third consideration and final passage, April 29, 2003 (46-1)  

• Referred to House TRANSPORTATION, May 5, 2003

SB380 - An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for recission of contracts.  This bill makes the state law and the federal rules under the FTC more consistent.

• Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, March 3, 2003

SB381 - An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for learners' permits. The bill provides for a warning placard that a vehicle contains a learning driver to be used at the parent/guardian’s discretion.

• Referred to TRANSPORTATION, March 3, 2003

SB427 - An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for required contractual provision regarding home inspections and for reliance by buyer.  The bill fixes a problem in the law and clarifies that architects and engineers may perform home inspections that can be relied upon by the buyer.

• Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, March 12, 2003

• Reported as committed, June 24, 2003

• First consideration, June 24, 2003

• Second consideration, July 1, 2003

• Amended on third consideration, July 8, 2003

• Third consideration and final passage, July 8, 2003 (48-0)
  In the House

• Referred to CONSUMER AFFAIRS, July 10, 2003

• Reported as committed, Oct. 1, 2003

• Re-referred to URBAN AFFAIRS, Oct. 1, 2003

• Re-reported as committed, March 23, 2004

• First consideration, March 23, 2004

• Laid on the table, March 23, 2004

• Removed from table, May 10, 2004

• Second consideration, May 10, 2004

• Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 10, 2004

• Re-reported as committed, May 24, 2004

• Third consideration and final passage, June 22, 2004 (198-0)
  Remarks see House Journal), June 22, 2004

• Signed in Senate, June 22, 2004

• Signed in House, June 24, 2004

• In hands of the Governor, June 24, 2004

• Last day for action, July 4, 2004

• Approved by the Governor, June 28, 2004

• Act No. 51

SB457 - An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for judicial oath.

• Referred to JUDICIARY, March 11, 2003

SB458 - An Act amending the act of June 22, 2001 (P.L.374, No.24), known as the Optional Occupation Tax Elimination Act, further providing for earned income tax rate limits.  This allows the taxing authority to simplify the tax rate for the first year of implementation of the OOTEA.

• Referred to FINANCE, March 11, 2003

SB459 - 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 personal income tax returns and liability. This bill exempts low-income Pennsylvanians from having to file an income tax return.

• Referred to FINANCE, March 12, 2003

SB535 - An Act amending the act of May 13, 1915 (P.L.286, No.177), known as the Child Labor Law, further providing for when minors may be employed.  The legislation allows minors to work overnight shifts with their local volunteer fire company or EMS organization (with parental permission and approval of the chief or director).

• Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, March 24, 2003

SB 673 - An Act amending the act of June 26, 1992 (P.L.322, No.64), known as the Agriculture Education Loan Forgiveness Act, further providing for definitions, for the Agriculture Education Loan Forgiveness Program and for funding.

• Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, April 22, 2003
• Reported as committed, April 23, 2003
• First consideration, April 23, 2003
• Re-referred to Appropriations, April 28, 2003
• Re-reported as amended, May 5, 2003
• Second consideration, May 7, 2003
• Amended on third consideration, June 2, 2003
• Third consideration and final passage, June 3, 3002 (49-0)
  (Remarks see Senate Journal), June 3, 2003
  In the House
• Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, June, 5, 2003
• Reported as committed, Oct. 9, 2003
• First consideration, Oct. 9, 2003
• Laid on the table, Oct. 9, 2003
• Removed from table, Oct. 27, 2003
• Second consideration, Oct. 27, 2003
• Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 27, 2003
• Re-reported as amended, Nov. 8, 2004
• Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 18, 2004 (195-0)
  In the Senate
• Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Nov. 18, 2004
• Re-reported on concurrence, as committed, Nov. 19, 2004
• Senate concurred in House amendments, Nov. 19, 2004 (46-0)
• Signed in Senate, Nov. 19, 2004
• Signed in House, Nov. 20, 2004
• In hands of the Governor, Nov. 20, 2004
• Last day for action, Nov. 30, 2004
• Approved by the Governor, Nov. 29, 2004
• Act No. 181

SB779 - An Act making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the State.

• Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 6, 2003
• Reported as amended, June 16, 2003
• First consideration, June 16, 2003
• Second consideration, June 17, 2003
• Third consideration and final passage, June 18, 2003 (49-0)
  In the House
• Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 23, 2003
• Re-reported as committed, July 15, 2003
• First consideration, July 15, 2003
• Laid on the table, July 15, 2003
• Removed from table, Oct. 27, 2003
• Laid on the table, Oct. 27, 2003
• Removed from table, Nov. 19, 2003
• Second consideration, Nov. 19, 2003
• Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 19, 2003
• Re-reported as amended, Dec. 8, 2003
• Laid on the table, Jan. 28, 2004
• Removed from table, Jan. 28, 2004
• Laid on the table, March 31, 2004
• Removed from table, March 31, 2004
• Laid on the table, June 8, 2004
• Removed from table, June 8, 2004
• Laid on the table, July 3, 2004
• Removed from table, July 3, 2004
• Laid on the table, Nov. 9, 2004
• Removed from table, Nov. 9, 2004
• Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 17, 2004
• Re-reported as amended, Nov. 17, 2004
• Third consideration, with amendments, Nov. 18, 2004
• Final passage, Nov. 18, 2004 (195-0)
• (Remarks see House Journal), Nov. 18, 2004M
  In the Senate
• Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Nov. 19, 2004

SB912 - An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for crop insurance premium payments and for a report by the Department of Agriculture; and making a repeal. 

• Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, Sept. 16, 2003
• Reported as committed, Sept. 17, 2003
• First consideration, Sept. 17, 2003
• Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 22, 2003
• Re-reported as amended, Oct. 4, 2004
• Second consideration, Oct. 6, 2004
• Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 8, 2004 (50-0)
  In the House

• Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, Nov. 10, 2004

• Reported as committed, Nov. 16, 2004

• First consideration, Nov. 16, 2004

• Laid on the table, Nov. 16, 2004

• Removed from table, Nov. 17, 2004

• Second consideration, Nov. 17, 2004

• Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 17, 2004

• Re-reported as committed, Nov. 17, 2004

• Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 18, 2004

• Re-reported as amended, Nov. 19, 2004

• Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 19, 2004 (196-0)

• (Remarks see House Journal), Nov. 19, 2004

                 In the Senate

• Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Nov. 19, 2004

• Re-reported on concurrence, as committed, Nov. 20, 2004

• Senate concurred in House amendments, Nov. 20, 2004 (47-0)

• Signed in Senate, Nov. 20, 2004

• Signed in House, Nov. 20, 2004

• In hands of the Governor, Nov. 20, 2004

• Last day for action, Nov. 30, 2004

• Approved by the Governor, Nov. 30, 2004

• Act No. 208

SB1114 - An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for definitions, for alternative fuels funding and for reporting; and making editorial changes.

• Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, May 12, 2004 

SB1115 - An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, further providing for the establishment, functions and funding of the Energy Development Authority. 

• Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, May 12, 2004

SB1116 - An Act requiring the phase-out of methyl tertiary butyl ether as a gasoline additive; conferring powers and duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; and imposing penalties. 

• Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, May 12, 2004

SB1117 - An Act amending the act of July 31, 2003 (P.L.73, No.17), known as the Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Act, further providing for award of grants, for expenses incurred by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and for appropriations; and making appropriations. 

• Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, May 12, 2004

SB 1196 - An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, limiting civil liability for injury or death in connection with equine activities.

• Referred to JUDICIARY, July 4, 2004

SB 1249 - An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for courses of study adapted to age and other factors of pupils.

• Referred to EDUCATION, Oct. 18, 2004

SB 1263 - An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for keeping and handling of cervids. 

• Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, Nov. 15, 2004

RESOLUTIONS:

SR21 - A Resolution paying tribute to the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia.

• Introduced and adopted, Feb. 3, 2003

• Transmitted as directed, Feb. 5, 2003

SR46  - A Resolution designating April 8, 2003, as ''Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Day'' and congratulating Pennsylvania Farm Bureau members for their contribution to this Commonwealth and to this Commonwealth's agricultural industry.

• Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, March 13, 2003

• Reported as committed, March 24, 2003

• Adopted, March 25, 2003 (48-0)

• Reported as committed, March 24, 2003

• Adopted, March 25, 2003 (48-0)

SR60 - A Concurrent Resolution to establish a select committee to develop legislation to improve the delivery of fire and emergency services in the Commonwealth.

• Not yet referred to Committee.

• Referred to Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness, April 24, 2003

• Reported as amended, April 30, 2003

• Adopted, May 5, 2003

• Referred to House RULES, May 7, 2003

• Reported as amended, June 25, 2003

• Adopted, June 26, 2003 (198-0)  In the Senate

• Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 30, 2003

• Re-reported on concurrence, as amended, July 8, 2003

• Senate concurred in House amendments, as amended by the Senate, July 8, 2003 (Remarks see Senate Journal), July 8, 2003 In the House

• Referred to RULES, July 9, 2003

• Re-reported on concurrence, as committed, July 16, 2003

• House concurred in Senate amendments to House amendments, July 16, 2003 (200-0)
  In the Senate

• Report presented, Nov. 30, 2004

SR 151 - A Resolution designating the month of November 2003 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. 

• Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Oct. 8, 2003

• Reported as committed, Oct. 14, 2003

• Adopted, Oct. 15, 2003 (47-0)

SR 174 - A Resolution designating November 22, 2003, as "HIKE Day" in Pennsylvania. 

• Introduced and adopted, Oct. 28, 2003

SR 206 - A Resolution designating April 13, 2004, as "Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Day" and congratulating Pennsylvania Farm Bureau members for their contribution to this Commonwealth and to this Commonwealth's agricultural industry. 

• Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, March 15, 2004

• Reported as committed, March 16, 2004

• Adopted, March 22, 2004 (48-0)