HOUSE CALENDAR
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SESSION OF 2021-2022

HOUSE CONVENES AT 12:00 P.M. E.D.S.T.
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021

Bill
No.
Print.
No.
TITLE OF BILL ACTION
SECOND CONSIDERATION
EDUCATION BILL
HOUSE
232
844
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school districts, further providing for how constituted.(Representatives MUSTELLO, STRUZZI, ROWE and others)--Education, March 17, 2021
8

This bill amends the Public School Code to permit a school district to change its name.

SECOND CONSIDERATION
FINANCE BILLS
HOUSE
359
331
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in emergency finance and tax provisions, providing for exemption from taxation.(Representatives MARKOSEK, HILL-EVANS, A. DAVIS and others)--Finance, February 26, 2021
12

This bill amends the Fiscal Code to exclude economic recovery payments issued under the Federal Coronavirus Aid Act or the Federal Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, from consideration as income, earned income or taxable income.

HOUSE
385
357
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income.(Representatives DUNBAR, ROTHMAN, BROOKS and others)--Finance, February 26, 2021
12

This bill amends the Tax Reform Code to exclude an amount of loan forgiveness granted under the Federal Coronavirus Aid Act or the Federal Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, from state income tax.

HOUSE
430
407
An Act amending the act of May 25, 1945 (P.L.1050, No.394), known as the Local Tax Collection Law, further providing for effect of failure to receive tax notice.(Representatives EMRICK, GREINER, MILLARD and others)--Finance, April 7, 2021
2

This bill eliminates the Property Tax Penalty if property tax bill is not received during the first year of ownership.

SECOND CONSIDERATION
HUMAN SERVICES BILLS
HOUSE
220
187
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for powers and duties.(Representatives RADER, HOHENSTEIN, MILLARD and others)--Human Services, April 19, 2021
1

This bill clarifies language for admission to drug and alcohol treatment facilities.

HOUSE
741
1153
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, providing for notification of emergency contact.(Representatives HEFFLEY, HILL-EVANS, T. DAVIS and others)--Human Services, April 19, 2021
1

This bill amends the Administrative Code to provide for duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs with respect to individuals who leave a recovery house against advice of the staff.

HOUSE
944
951
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for powers and duties.(Representatives E. NELSON, LONGIETTI, HILL-EVANS and others)--Human Services, April 19, 2021
1

This bill amends the Administrative Code to provide for duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs with the respect to persons who leave an inpatient treatment facility against medical advice.

SECOND CONSIDERATION
STATE GOVERNMENT BILL
HOUSE
71
47
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in taxation and finance, providing for spending limitations on the Commonwealth.(Representatives WARNER, DAVANZO, DIAMOND and others)--State Government, March 22, 2021
7

This is a Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in taxation and finance, providing for spending limitations on the Commonwealth.

SECOND CONSIDERATION
TRANSPORTATION BILLS
HOUSE
37
1019
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of drivers, further providing for learners' permits and for examination of applicant for driver's license; in rules of the road in general, further providing for prohibiting text-based communications, providing for prohibiting use of interactive wireless communications devices and imposing penalties; and, in operation of vehicles miscellaneous provisions, further providing for the offense of homicide by vehicle and for the offense of aggravated assault by vehicle.(Representatives R. BROWN, MALAGARI, BOBACK and others)--Transportation, April 5, 2021
4

This bill bans the use of handheld cellphones while driving.

HOUSE
150
115
An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8391, on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 53 over Laurel Run, also known as Lost Creek, in Dean Township, Cambria County, as the Seaman 2nd Class Louis J. Benzie WWII Memorial Bridge.(Representatives BURNS, GUENST, KINSEY and others)--Transportation, February 26, 2021
12

This bill designates a bridge on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 53 over Laurel Run, also known as Lost Creek, in Dean Township, Cambria County, as the Seaman 2nd Class Louis J. Benzie WWII Memorial Bridge.

HOUSE
151
116
An Act designating the portion of State Route 2038, also known as Fitzwatertown Road, between Jenkintown Road and North Hills Avenue in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, as the CPL Vincent J. Wargo, Jr., U.S.M.C. Memorial Highway.(Representatives SANCHEZ, BURNS, RYAN and others)--Transportation, February 26, 2021
12

This bill designates the portion of State Route 2038, also known as Fitzwatertown Road, between Jenkintown Road and North Hills Avenue in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, as the CPL Vincent J. Wargo, Jr., U.S.M.C. Memorial Highway.

HOUSE
152
117
An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 43267, on that portion of State Route 3041, also known as Dishong Mountain Road, over U.S. Route 22 in Jackson Township, Cambria County, as the Technical Sergeant Mike Capelli Memorial Bridge.(Representatives BURNS, GUENST, KINSEY and others)--Transportation, February 26, 2021
12

This bill designates a bridge on that portion of State Route 3041, also known as Dishong Mountain Road, over U.S. Route 22 in Jackson Township, Cambria County, as the Technical Sergeant Mike Capelli Memorial Bridge.

HOUSE
763
749
An Act amending the act of June 1, 1945 (P.L.1242, No.428), known as the State Highway Law, in construction, improvement, maintenance and repair of State highways, providing for native vegetation along highways.(Representatives B. MILLER, SANCHEZ, STAMBAUGH and others)--Transportation, April 19, 2021
1

This bill requires planting of native vegetation along state highways.

HOUSE
765
1152
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for specific powers of department and local authorities.(Representatives B. MILLER, HAMM, JAMES and others)--Transportation, April 19, 2021
1

This bill removes indemnification requirements on municipalities.

HOUSE
832
814
An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 37135, located on Pennsylvania Route 92 over the Susquehanna River, Falls Township, Wyoming County, as the Falls Veterans Memorial Bridge.(Representatives BOBACK, CAUSER, BURNS and others)--Transportation, April 5, 2021
4

This bill designates a bridge located on Pennsylvania Route 92 over the Susquehanna River, Falls Township, Wyoming County, as the Falls Veterans Memorial Bridge.

HOUSE
877
863
An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 45998, carrying State Route 2027 in North Union Township, Fayette County, as the SSG Willis J. Crayton Memorial Bridge.(Representatives WARNER, SONNEY, ROTHMAN and others)--Transportation, April 5, 2021
4

This bill designates a bridge carrying State Route 2027 in North Union Township, Fayette County, as the SSG Willis J. Crayton Memorial Bridge.

HOUSE
929
924
An Act designating a roundabout at Pennsylvania Route 34, Spring Road, Pennsylvania Route 850, Valley Road, and Pisgah State Road in Carroll Township, Perry County, as the Shane E. Troutman Memorial Roundabout.(Representatives STAMBAUGH, BURNS, CONKLIN and others)--Transportation, April 5, 2021
4

This bill designates a roundabout at Pennsylvania Route 34, Spring Road, Pennsylvania Route 850, Valley Road, and Pisgah State Road in Carroll Township, Perry County, as the Shane E. Troutman Memorial Roundabout.

HOUSE
1101
1132
An Act designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 981 from the intersection with Pennsylvania Route 819 to the intersection with State Route 2021 in Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, as the Honorable Mike Reese Memorial Highway.(Representatives WARNER, E. NELSON, DAVANZO and others)--Transportation, April 19, 2021
1

This bill establishes the Honorable Mike Reese Memorial Highway.

SENATE
70
228
An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8556, carrying SR 1008 (Eckenrode Mill Road) over Chest Creek, located in East Carroll Township, Cambria County, as the Kenneth John Ivory Memorial Bridge.(Senator LANGERHOLC)--Transportation, April 19, 2021
1

This bill designates a bridge in Cambria County as the Kenneth John Ivory Memorial Bridge.

SENATE
96
229
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for contributions to Veterans' Trust Fund.(Senators ROBINSON, MARTIN, BARTOLOTTA and others)--Transportation, April 5, 2021
4

This bill increases contribution amounts to the Veterans Trust Fund.

SENATE
120
91
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in size, weight and load, further providing for conditions of permits and security for damages.(Senator TOMLINSON)--Transportation, April 19, 2021
1

This bill establishes requirements for the permitted movement of dozer blades.

SECOND CONSIDERATION
URBAN AFFAIRS BILL
HOUSE
581
1004
An Act authorizing local taxing authorities to provide for tax exemptions for improvements to deteriorated areas and dwellings to incentivize the creation and improvement of affordable housing units.(Representatives SOLOMON, SANCHEZ, STURLA and others)--Urban Affairs, April 19, 2021
1

This bill creates the Affordable Housing Unit Tax Exemption Act to allow local governments the option of abating property taxes to encourage the development of affordable housing.

THIRD CONSIDERATION
JUDICIARY BILL
SENATE
87
64
An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, further providing for the offense of sexual abuse of children; in child protective services, providing for task force on child pornography; and, in sentencing, further providing for sentencing for offenses involving sexual abuse of children.(Senators BAKER, ARNOLD, VOGEL and others)--Appropriations, March 22, 2021 Fiscal-Note Attached
7

This bill amends Titles 18 and Title 42 to provide for enhanced sentencing of defendants convicted of child pornography if the child victim is under 10 years of age or prepubescent and further amends Title 23 to create the Task Force on Child Pornography.

THIRD CONSIDERATION
STATE GOVERNMENT BILL
HOUSE
746
731
An Act limiting assignment of State-owned vehicles.(Representatives ROAE, ROWE, THOMAS and others)--Appropriations, April 05, 2021 Fiscal-Note Attached
4

This bill establishes limitations on State-Owned vehicles used by Members of the General Assembly.

THIRD CONSIDERATION
TRANSPORTATION BILL
HOUSE
607
570
An Act amending the act of June 25, 1931 (P.L.1352, No.332), referred to as the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Compact, providing for veto power by the Governor over certain actions; further providing for audits; and providing the Governor of each state with power to ratify or veto certain actions taken by commissioners.(Representatives EMRICK, CIRESI, FREEMAN and others)--Appropriations, April 07, 2021 Fiscal-Note Attached
2

This bill provides for veto power by the Governor over certain actions; further providing for audits; and providing the Governor of each state with power to ratify or veto certain actions taken by commissioners.

RESOLUTION
HOUSE
19
185
A Resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and recognizing the week of January 18 through 24, 2021, as "Martin Luther King, Jr., Week of Remembrance" in Pennsylvania.(Representatives GAINEY, HENNESSEY, HILL-EVANS and others)--State Government, April 19, 2021
1