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The House Local Government Committee met this morning to consider a package of Senate Bills that would bring PA law into compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Law and the PA Human Services Act, which was reported with amendments, and to discuss a package of bills that would affect the ability of school boards to appeal property tax assessments. Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox later this afternoon. Posted by Kim Collins | Tags: ADA, property taxes, spot assessment | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Local Government, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Leave a comment | Share:
The House and Senate Local Government Committees held a joint hearing with the Department of Community and Economic Development to learn about the community services block grant program, which provides services and activities to address the root causes of poverty in communities. Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox this afternoon. Posted by Kim Collins | Tags: block grant, poverty | Category: House Local Government, Public/Informational Committee Hearing, Senate Local Government | Leave a comment | Share:
The House Local Gov’t Committee reconvened off the floor today to report HB 1990 and discuss three bills that propose to impose various fees on those municipalities that do not have local police services and instead rely solely on the State Police. The members offered their opinions on the bills and Chairman Freeman indicted an omnibus amendment will be crafted for whichever bill proves most popular, and the bill will then be moved forward. Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox later this afternoon. Posted by Kim Collins | Tags: local police, state police | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Local Government, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Leave a comment | Share:
The House Local Govt Committee met to consider one bill and discuss three others, however the meeting was recessed to the call of the chair because Republican members were in caucus. The meeting is expected to reconvene in room 39, East Wing. Stay tuned to PLS for all the latest news. The House Local Govt Committee met this morning to consider two bills, both of which were reported as amended. HB 1772 garnered little discussion and was quickly approved with a technical amendment unanimously. HB 1390, which provides for comprehensive stormwater management, was discussed in depth. Several members raised concerns over the cost, despite the changes by amendment that would mandate state assistance to be available before municipalities are required to begin their plans. The bill was ultimately reported with two amendments and 8 Republicans voting in the negative. Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox later this afternoon. Posted by Kim Collins | Tags: stormwater management, voting | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Liquor Control, House Local Government | Leave a comment | Share:
The House Local Government Committee met this morning to rerefer one bill (HB 2042) to Labor Relations and to discuss HB 1390, which provides for comprehensive stormwater management. The members asked many questions, but ultimately the concerns boiled down to cost. Chairman Freeman expects the committee to vote on the bill next week with amendments. Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox later this afternoon. Posted by Kim Collins | Tags: stormwater management, voting | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Liquor Control, House Local Government, Public/Informational Committee Hearing | Leave a comment | Share:
The House Local Gov’t Committee met this morning and reported three bills without amendments and discussed a fourth bill, SB 168. Chairman Freeman explained he has mixed feelings about the bill and after hearing from proponents and opponents he invited members of the committee to contact him with their thoughts about moving forward. Look for the complete story in the Capitol Toolbox later today. Posted by Kim Collins | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Liquor Control, House Local Government | Leave a comment | Share:
The House Professional Licensure Committee met today to consider two bills and three final form regulations. HB 125 and HB 127 were both reported unanimously as amended. The three final form regulations were unanimously approved. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the story. Posted by PLS Intern | Category: House Local Government, House Professional Licensure | Leave a comment | Share:
The committee met to consider one bill. HB 1831 was unanimously reported as amended. Check the Capitol Toolbox later today for the full story. Posted by PLS Intern | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Liquor Control, House Local Government | Comments are closed | Share:
The committee voted unanimously to report as committed SB 925 amending the Massage Therapy Law to correct the type of colleges and universities that may provide acceptable training. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story. Posted by Jeff Cox | Tags: Iran, Massage Therapy Law | Category: Committee Voting Meeting, House Local Government, House Professional Licensure | Comments are closed | Share:
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