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  • ACCOUNTS (31)

    HB0258 DERMODY An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P.L.723, No.230), known as the Second Class County Code, providing for video gaming in counties of the second class.
    HB0708 ROSS An Act establishing a recycling program for certain covered devices; imposing duties on manufacturers and retailers of certain covered devices; providing for the powers and duties of the Departme...
    HB0817 BUXTON An Act amending Title 5 (Athletics and Sports) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the Amateur Boxing Assistance Account.
    HB1190 FRANKEL An Act amending the act of April 28, 1999 (P.L.24, No.3), known as the Mental Health or Mental Retardation Facility Closure Act, providing for proceeds derived from facility disposition; and esta...
    HB1421 D. EVANS An Act making appropriations from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and from restricted revenue accounts within the General Fund to the Department of State for use by the Bureau of ...
    HB1448 MARSHALL An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for powers and duties of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs relating to law enfo...
    HB1489 GEORGE An Act amending Title 72 (Taxation and Fiscal Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, imposing a tax on the extraction of natural gas; providing for natural gas severance registration...
    HB1607 CALTAGIRONE An Act amending Titles 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 44 (Law and Justice) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, consolidating the law relating to constables; in Ti...
    HB1841 MARSHALL An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for powers and duties of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs relating to law enfo...
    HB1883 VEREB An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Pennsylvania State Police Training Account.
    HB2046 BAKER An Act amending Titles 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for procedures in domestic relations and liti...
    HB2225 MURT An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for disabled veterans property tax rebate; establishing the Disabled Veterans' Rebate Account; imp...
    HB2232 MARSICO An Act amending Titles 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for Commonwealth portion of fines; and creating the Ass...
    HB2281 D. EVANS An Act making appropriations from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and from restricted revenue accounts within the General Fund to the Department of State for use by the Bureau of ...
    HB2579 MIRABITO An Act amending Title 72 (Taxation and Fiscal Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, imposing a tax on the extraction of natural gas; providing for natural gas severance registration...
    HB2682 MATZIE An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, providing for retained asset accounts.
    HB2784 BOYD An Act amending Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Title 24, further providing for definitions, for construction of part, for mandatory ...
    SB0288 ERICKSON An Act providing for plumbing contractors licensure; establishing the State Board of Plumbing Contractors and providing for its powers and duties; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Dep...
    SB0292 HUGHES An Act authorizing the Department of Labor and Industry to establish the Youth Empowerment Services Program; establishing the Youth Empowerment Account; and making an appropriation.
    SB0393 FERLO An Act amending the act of April 28, 1999 (P.L.24, No.3), known as the Mental Health or Mental Retardation Facility Closure Act, providing for proceeds derived from facility disposition; and esta...
    SB0505 FOLMER An Act authorizing employees of the Commonwealth and political subdivisions to establish health savings accounts; and providing for the requirements of health savings accounts and for tax exempti...
    SB0564 WILLIAMS An Act amending the act of July 10, 1986 (P.L.1398, No.122), known as the Energy Conservation and Assistance Act, providing for a Home Energy Assistance Reserve Account.
    SB0636 KASUNIC An Act requiring municipal retirement systems to pay annual postretirement adjustments to certain retired municipal employees; and providing for the financing of these adjustments and for the adm...
    SB0693 RAFFERTY An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for transportation infrastructure partnership and development.
    SB0931 STOUT An Act amending the act of December 7, 1982 (P.L.784, No.225), known as the Dog Law, in licenses, tags and kennels, further providing for fees; and, in disposition and appropriation of funds, pro...
    SB0948 WONDERLING An Act amending Titles 74 (Transportation) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Title 74, providing for an annual limitation on certain expenditures from the Motor Lice...
    SB0956 HUGHES 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 incidence and rate of tax, for floor tax, for Health Care Provider Retention Ac...
    SB0957 HUGHES An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, adding provisions relating to the taxation of tobacco products; and imposing penalties.
    SB0973 TOMLINSON An Act amending the act of October 17, 2008 (P.L.1645, No.132), known as the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, providing for the definition of "home improvement retailer"; and further pro...
    SB1236 HUGHES An Act providing for a tobacco product tax; and establishing the Tobacco Product Tax Account.
    SB1339 PIPPY An Act amending the act of April 28, 1999 (P.L.24, No.3), known as the Mental Health or Mental Retardation Facility Closure Act, providing for disposition of proceeds from facility closure.
  • COMPUTERS (23)

    HB0003 BOBACK An Act providing for the protection of consumers from having spyware deceptively installed on wireless communication devices and for criminal enforcement.
    HB0409 HUTCHINSON An Act establishing a program for the recycling of computer equipment of consumers in this Commonwealth; providing for the powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection; and pre...
    HB0708 ROSS An Act establishing a recycling program for certain covered devices; imposing duties on manufacturers and retailers of certain covered devices; providing for the powers and duties of the Departme...
    HB0848 REICHLEY An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for limitations period for certain criminal offenses.
    HB0862 REICHLEY An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for a tax credit for donation of used computers; and further defining "taxable income" rela...
    SB0100 WILLIAMS An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for unlawful transmission of electronic mail.
    SB0105 BROWNE An Act providing for the establishment of a searchable budget database-driven Internet website detailing certain information concerning State expenditures.
    SB0111 WILLIAMS An Act prohibiting the establishment of an Internet website to publish the names or identities of individuals who have cooperated in a criminal investigation.
    SB0123 GORDNER An Act providing for the protection of consumers from having spyware deceptively installed on their computers and for criminal and civil enforcement.
    SB0242 TOMLINSON An Act amending the act of June 29, 2006 (P.L.281, No.60), entitled "An act relating to confidentiality of Social Security numbers; and making a related repeal," further providing for title of ac...
    SB0299 CORMAN An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the offense of phishing.
    SB0300 CORMAN An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for theft of personal or confidential information.
    SB0357 GREENLEAF An Act providing tax credits for donated services and equipment.
    SB0363 CORMAN An Act providing for notice to employees of electronic monitoring by employers of network and information technology resources; establishing a cause of action; and imposing civil penalties.
    SB0419 ROBBINS An Act amending Title 45 (Legal Notices) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for additional publication in legal journals; and providing for electronic publication of leg...
    SB0462 BROWNE An Act establishing the Identity Theft Prevention and Restoration Program.
    SB0533 BROWNE An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the definitions of "electronic mail address" and "instant messaging screen nam...
    SB0576 PILEGGI An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in primary and election expenses, further providing for registration; and providing for monthl...
    SB0779 LOGAN An Act amending Title 1 (General Provisions) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for a statutory database and for legislative process.
    SB0896 SCARNATI An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for registration fees, fund established, system and regulations.
    SB0932 STOUT An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for motor vehicle driver improvement course.
    SB1231 YAW An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in falsification and intimidation, further providing for failu...
    SB1465 ORIE An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of sexual offenders, further providing for information made available on the...
  • COVERED DEVICE RECYCLING ACT (2)

    HB0708 ROSS An Act establishing a recycling program for certain covered devices; imposing duties on manufacturers and retailers of certain covered devices; providing for the powers and duties of the Departme...
    SB0816 ERICKSON An Act establishing a recycling program for certain covered devices; imposing duties on manufacturers and retailers of certain covered devices; providing for the powers and duties of the Departme...
  • ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT (60)

    HB0014 GABLER An Act amending the act of October 4, 1978 (P.L.864, No.167), known as the Storm Water Management Act, further providing for failure of municipalities to adopt implementing ordinances.
    HB0112 PERRY An Act establishing the Nutrient Reduction Credit Trading Program, the Nutrient Reduction Credit Trading Program Board and the Chesapeake Bay Advisory Council; and providing for their powers and ...
    HB0136 BROOKS An Act amending the act of May 31, 1945 (P.L.1198, No.418), known as the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act, further providing for mining permit; providing for bioenergy crop bonding...
    HB0262 HALUSKA An Act regulating prescribed burning practices; providing for the powers and duties of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Protection; and est...
    HB0328 MILLER An Act amending the act of May 15, 1945 (P.L.547, No.217), known as the Conservation District Law, imposing a surcharge on certain fines and penalties; and making editorial changes.
    HB0409 HUTCHINSON An Act establishing a program for the recycling of computer equipment of consumers in this Commonwealth; providing for the powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection; and pre...
    HB0473 HANNA An Act amending the act of December 19, 1984 (P.L.1140, No.223), known as the Oil and Gas Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in enforcement and remedies, prov...
    HB0523 DeLUCA An Act establishing the Landslide Insurance and Assistance Program within the Department of Environmental Protection; providing for related powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Emergency Managem...
    HB0539 REED An Act establishing the Coal Bed Methane Review Board to resolve disputes between property owners over the location of coal bed methane wells and access roads.
    HB0584 BARRAR An Act providing for fluoridation of public water.
    HB0594 SIPTROTH An Act providing for a program for the disposal of home-generated medical sharps, and for powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection.
    HB0708 ROSS An Act establishing a recycling program for certain covered devices; imposing duties on manufacturers and retailers of certain covered devices; providing for the powers and duties of the Departme...
    HB0802 QUINN An Act amending the act of May 1, 1984 (P.L.206, No.43), known as the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act, further providing for safe drinking water, for definitions, for powers and duties of th...
    HB0995 GILLESPIE An Act amending the act of January 24, 1966 (1965 P.L.1535, No.537), known as the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act, further providing for penalties and for fines, civil penalties and fees; and ...
    HB1138 SOLOBAY An Act amending the act of January 24, 1966 (1965 P.L.1535, No.537), known as the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act, further providing for permits; and making editorial changes.
    HB1139 SOLOBAY An Act amending the act of December 18, 1984 (P.L.1069, No.214), known as the Coal and Gas Resource Coordination Act, further providing for minimum distance between gas wells.
    HB1156 GEORGE An Act preserving the uses and value of surface lands of this Commonwealth from damage to the lands from coal bed methane extraction or production; requiring disclosure statements as to the impac...
    HB1205 PICKETT An Act amending the act of December 19, 1984 (P.L.1140, No.223), known as the Oil and Gas Act, in general requirements, further providing for protection of water supplies.
    HB1326 HANNA An Act establishing the Fair Share Nutrient Reduction Program; providing funding for wastewater treatment plants and agricultural operations to meet nutrient reduction mandates; creating a Nutrie...
    HB1328 HANNA An Act establishing the Fair Share Nutrient Reduction Program; providing funding for wastewater treatment plants and farmers to meet nutrient reduction mandates; and providing for a resource enha...
    HB1341 GEORGE An Act authorizing municipalities and the Department of Environmental Protection to conduct sewage sludge testing on certain lands; and providing for reports to the General Assembly.
    HB1381 DePASQUALE An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for authorizing programs relating to nutrient credit; providing for powers and duties of th...
    HB1390 FREEMAN An Act updating and expanding the storm water planning requirements to be undertaken by counties; authorizing counties to regulate storm water within a watershed-based planning area; authorizing ...
    HB1407 DeLUCA An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, providing for method of filing; further providing for definitions and for notice and publication of lists of ...
    HB1450 DEASY An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, transferring provisions relating to environmental advisory councils; providing for the designation a...
    HB1577 HARPER An Act amending the act of December 19, 1996 (P.L.1478, No.190), entitled "An act relating to the recycling and reuse of waste tires; providing for the proper disposal of waste tires and the clea...
    HB1614 BELFANTI An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, providing for method of filing; further providing for the definition of "cigarettes"; providing for the defin...
    HB1624 COHEN An Act providing for a grant program for the establishment and operation of a solar and alternative energy testing laboratory; and making an appropriation.
    HB1847 HARHAI An Act amending the act of September 24, 1968 (P.L.1040, No.318), known as the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act, further providing for findings and declaration of policy, for definitions and for ...
    HB1854 PAYTON An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, establishing the Green Economy Center; and providing for an executive director, for the Green...
    HB1954 GEORGE An Act amending the act of August 7, 1936 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.106, No.46), referred to as the Flood Control Law, further providing for purpose of act; adding definitions; further providing for pla...
    HB1955 GEORGE An Act amending the act of June 5, 1947 (P.L.422, No.195), entitled "An act authorizing the Department of Forests and Waters to provide for stream clearance and stream channel rectifications; to ...
    HB2004 CASORIO An Act relating to the evaluation and cleanup of sites where certain controlled substances may have been manufactured or stored; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Environmental Prot...
    HB2016 HUTCHINSON An Act amending the act of May 31, 1945 (P.L.1198, No.418), known as the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act, further providing for Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Fund, R...
    HB2183 CONKLIN An Act amending the act of December 19, 1984 (P.L.1140, No.223), known as the Oil and Gas Act, further providing for well permits.
    HB2213 GEORGE An Act amending the act of December 19, 1984 (P.L.1140, No.223), known as the Oil and Gas Act, further providing for definitions, for well permits, for well location restrictions, for protection ...
    HB2219 SONNEY An Act prohibiting the regulation of certain alternative energy technologies.
    HB2277 McGEEHAN An Act establishing a repository program for unused prescription drugs and drug material; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Environmental Protection.
    HB2304 CAUSER An Act prohibiting the Department of Environmental Protection and the Environmental Quality Board from promulgating rules and regulations under certain acts.
    HB2317 PYLE An Act amending the act of May 31, 1945 (P.L.1198, No.418), known as the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act, further providing for mining permit, reclamation plan and bond.
    HB2503 MILNE An Act establishing a hydrogen fuel cell collaboration program; providing for powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection and for grants; requiring a report by the department;...
    HB2596 MURT An Act providing for the regulation of outdoor wood-fired boilers; requiring certain notices to buyers and lessees of outdoor wood-fired boilers; and providing for enforcement by the Department o...
    HB2613 HANNA An Act amending the act of December 19, 1984 (P.L.1140, No.223), known as the Oil and Gas Act, in general requirements, further providing for protection of water supplies.
    HB2694 MUNDY An Act amending the act of December 19, 1984 (P.L.1140, No.223), known as the Oil and Gas Act, further providing for definitions, for well permits and for well location restrictions; and providin...
    HB2726 WHITE An Act amending the act of December 19, 1984 (P.L.1140, No.223), known as the Oil and Gas Act, further providing for well permits.
    HB2740 VITALI An Act amending the act of December 19, 1984 (P.L.1140, No.223), known as the Oil and Gas Act, further providing for definitions; providing for well spacing requirements; and making a related rep...
    HB2771 BOBACK An Act providing for the erosion and sedimentation program to be administered by delegation agreements between the Department of Environmental Protection and conservation districts.
    HB2772 SONNEY An Act amending the act of December 19, 1984 (P.L.1140, No.223), known as the Oil and Gas Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in general requirements, providin...
    HR0238 MILLER A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to review the Commonwealth's program for beneficial use of sewage sludge by land application.
    HR0324 GIBBONS A Resolution urging the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority and the Department of Environmental Protection to establish a task force to study the feasibility of implementing a water ...
    HR0813 GEORGE A Resolution directing the Department of Environmental Protection to cease and desist issuing, on an expedited basis, Erosion and Sediment Controls General Permits for natural gas drilling activi...
    SB0084 GREENLEAF An Act amending the act of May 19, 1995 (P.L.33, No.3), known as the Economic Development Agency, Fiduciary and Lender Environmental Liability Protection Act, further providing for definitions, f...
    SB0232 WOZNIAK An Act authorizing the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Department of Transportation, Department of Environmental Protection and Cambria County Transit Authority, on behalf of th...
    SB0235 WOZNIAK An Act amending the act of August 7, 1936 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.106, No.46), referred to as the Flood Control Law, further providing for purpose of act; adding definitions; further providing for pla...
    SB0236 WOZNIAK An Act amending the act of June 5, 1947 (P.L.422, No.195), entitled, "An act authorizing the Department of Forests and Waters to provide for stream clearance and stream channel rectifications; to...
    SB0490 M. WHITE An Act amending the act of December 15, 1955 (P.L.865, No.256), entitled "An act requiring rents and royalties from oil and gas leases of Commonwealth land to be placed in a special fund to be us...
    SB0588 RAFFERTY An Act providing for the return of beverage containers and for the powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection; imposing a returnable beverage container assessment on distribu...
    SB0816 ERICKSON An Act establishing a recycling program for certain covered devices; imposing duties on manufacturers and retailers of certain covered devices; providing for the powers and duties of the Departme...
    SB1416 COSTA An Act relating to safe drinking water; establishing the Emergency Drinking Water Support Fund; and providing for testing, for purchase of clean drinking water and for surcharge.
    SB1461 LEACH An Act amending the act of December 19, 1984 (P.L.1140, No.223), known as the Oil and Gas Act, further providing for definitions, for well permits, for well location restrictions, for protection ...
  • GENERAL FUND (9)

    HB0168 ROAE An Act providing for a lapse of funds from certain accounts in the General Assembly; and making an appropriation.
    HB0170 ROAE An Act providing for the lapsing of funds from the expense accounts of members of the General Assembly to the General Fund.
    HB0708 ROSS An Act establishing a recycling program for certain covered devices; imposing duties on manufacturers and retailers of certain covered devices; providing for the powers and duties of the Departme...
    HB1771 BUXTON A Supplement to the act of July 4, 2008 (P.L.1735, No.38A), entitled "An act to provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Common...
    HB1950 BARBIN An Act making an appropriation from the General Fund to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the purposes of providing medical and psychological care for Pennsylvania National Guar...
    HB2329 CALTAGIRONE An Act making a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund to the Supreme Court for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009.
    HB2777 FARRY An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, further providing for alcohol tax moneys paid into General Fund.
    SB0116 M. WHITE An Act providing for environmental funds reporting and disclosure by the Department of Environmental Protection.
    SB1298 GREENLEAF An Act making appropriations from the General Fund to certain agencies of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010, to Ju...
  • RECYCLING (11)

    HB0409 HUTCHINSON An Act establishing a program for the recycling of computer equipment of consumers in this Commonwealth; providing for the powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection; and pre...
    HB0708 ROSS An Act establishing a recycling program for certain covered devices; imposing duties on manufacturers and retailers of certain covered devices; providing for the powers and duties of the Departme...
    HB1964 MARSICO An Act amending the act of October 9, 2008 (P.L.1408, No.113), known as the Scrap Material Theft Prevention Act, further providing for restricted materials.
    HB2218 HARPER An Act amending the act of July 28, 1988 (P.L.556, No.101), known as the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, further providing for recycling fee for municipal waste landf...
    HR0510 HARHART A Resolution requesting the Department of Transportation to conduct a study of the slate industry for the purpose of devising the best means of utilizing the slate waste by-product as a component...
    SB0547 RAFFERTY An Act amending the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L.380, No.97), known as the Solid Waste Management Act, further providing for permit and license application requirements and for enforcement orders; an...
    SB0588 RAFFERTY An Act providing for the return of beverage containers and for the powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection; imposing a returnable beverage container assessment on distribu...
    SB0801 BOSCOLA An Act amending the act of July 28, 1988 (P.L.556, No.101), known as the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, defining "affected municipality"; further providing for power...
    SB0816 ERICKSON An Act establishing a recycling program for certain covered devices; imposing duties on manufacturers and retailers of certain covered devices; providing for the powers and duties of the Departme...
    SB0886 MUSTO An Act amending the act of July 28, 1988 (P.L.556, No.101), known as the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, in recycling fee, further providing for recycling fee for mun...
    SB0887 COSTA An Act amending the act of July 28, 1988 (P.L.556, No.101), known as the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, further providing for powers and duties of counties.