Home Profile News Newsletters Audio/Video Issues Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Legislative Budget & Finance Committee District Info Contact Me Office Staff Senate Resources State Resources Federal Resources Senior Resources Veterans Resources Kids Resources Media Links Photo Gallery Search	Senator Pippy's Cosponsored Bills Administrative Code 362 Amends the Administrative Code providing for staffing levels and limitations on inmate capacity at State correctional institutions. 416 Amends Administrative Code establishing Office of Women's Health within Dept. of Health. 547 Amends Aministrative Code for powers & duties of Dept. of Aging relating to Statewide elderly volunteer programs involving work with children. 1264 Amends the Administrative Code further providing for disposition of useless records, for microfilming records, for electronic records and for filing and recording systems Agriculture 865 Amends Title 3 (Agriculture) to commission the Dept. of Agriculture to establish, administer, and enforce a domestic animal premises registration program, and requiring all locations where domestic animals are kept to be registered with the Commonwealth Alcohol 188 Amends the Liquor Code providing for the sale of malt or brewed beverages by manufacturers, importing distributors, or agents of the same between noon and 5:00pm 413 Provides for Commonwealth support for Mental Health & Mental Retardation staff member Loan Forgiveness Program & an Alcohol & Drug Addction Counselor Loan Forgiveness Program for residents who apply their degrees to these fields. 597 Amends the liquor Code further providing for moneys paid into State Stores Fund for use of the Commenwealth. 780 Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses) relating to the purchase or comsumption of alcohol by adding that persons who seek medical attention on behalf of another person and meet certain criteria would be immune from prosecution for consumption 781 Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses) providing for the offense of selling or furnishing liquor or malt or brewed beverages to minors resulting in injury or death. 848 Amends the Liquor Code by stating that home delivery of alcohol purchased via the Internet, mail order, or telephone cannot occur without first confirming that delivery of the product is made to an adult 1041 Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) by adding that an underage individual may purchase liquor or malt beverages if he or she is part of a full-time municipal police department in PA 1042 Amends Title 75 by adding that whenever a motor vehicle accident occurs resulting in death or life-threatening injury, the driver of the vehicle must submit to testing to determine if he or she is impaired by alcohol or another substance 1062 Amends the Liquor Code requiring the Bureau of Alcohol Education to report to the General Assembly on alcohol drinking and high risk college alcohol drinking in PA 1262 Amends Title 30 (Fish) further providing for chemical testing to determine amounts of alcohol & controlled substances, and for operating watercraft under the influence; and for aggravated assault by watercraft under the influence Amusements, Sports and Gaming 765 Amends Title 4 (Amusements) by adding that the prohibition on political contributuions applies to a national political committee or a national or State organization if the contribution was accepted by a public official or executive-level employee of PA. 846 Amends Title 4 (Amusements) reenacting provisions relating to transfers from the State Gaming Fund for compulsive problem gambling, the Volunteer Fire Company Grant Program, and local law enforcement grants 862 Amends Title 4 (Amusements) prohibiting public officials from having financial interest relating to slot machines or horse racing; and making a conforming amendment. 1048 Amends Title 4 (Amusements) by requiring the State Treasurer to transfer the unallocated funding balance of the State Gaming Fund to the Dept. of Education for special education costs 1199 Amends Title 4 (Amusements) providing personnel policies relating to employment with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board 1230 Removes the language in the gambling law that requires casinos to purchase equipment from licensed suppliers, allowing them to purchase directly from the manufacturer Banks, Securities, and Loans 178 Establishes Identity Theft Advisory Board and makes appropriation for Office of Identity Theft Victim Support in PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency 300 Authorizes the establishment and maintenance of health saving accounts, exempts contributions from taxation; imposes restrictions on health savings accounts 587 Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses) further providing for theft by deception, allowing the securing execution of documents by deception to be graded as a felony of the second degree where it is committed by a person who has placed himself in a position of trust to a victim 65 years of age or older 670 Amends the Tax Reform Code further providing for the definition of "small businesses"; for credit for research & development expenses for carryover, carryback, refund, assignment of credit, limitations for time & credit termination. 957 Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offensees) providing for the offense of robbery on the premises of a financial institution Business and Manufacturing 12 Act providing for home energy assistance to certain persons through the payment of matching funds to the hardship funds of home energy providers 24 Amends Tax Reform Code by creating Volunteer Medical Services Tax Credit Act to authorize tax credit for volunteer EMS personnel for purposes of personal income tax 84 Requires Insurance Dept. to develop various standardized basic health insurance plans that insurers many offer individuals & small employers; provides for the filing of rates by insurers & for disclosure statement 85 Act authorizing privately established and operated health insurance puchasing cooperatives and providing for their regulation through the Insurance Department 116 Amends the Second Class County Code further providing for hotel room rental by defining "convention center hotel" and, in the even that such a hotel is developed, providing for revenues equal to the amount of excise tax imposed to be distributed by the county according to certain criteria 120 An Act mandating health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer prevention and early detection 136 Amends Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act further providing for eligiblity for benefits for members of certain ambulance services or rescue squads 137 Amends Titles 18 (Crimes & Offenses) & 23 (Domestic Relations) regulating dissemination of criminal history record info & info re prospective child-care personnel 140 Act relating to crane operator licensure; creating the State Board of Crane Operators within the Department of Labor and Industry; 159 Amends Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act further providing for death benefit eligibility and for definitions 160 Amends Workers' Compensation Act Further defining "occupational disease," "personal injury" & "injury arising in the course of employment" 188 Amends the Liquor Code providing for the sale of malt or brewed beverages by manufacturers, importing distributors, or agents of the same between noon and 5:00pm 202 Amends Automobile Lemon Law providing for short title and definitions; expands to include motorboats 300 Authorizes the establishment and maintenance of health saving accounts, exempts contributions from taxation; imposes restrictions on health savings accounts 301 Amends Title 74 (Transportation) and 75 (Vehicles) providing for allocation of dedicated funding to public transportation systems 343 Provides prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up cases of hepatitis B among State and local law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, et al. 364 Establishes Landslide Insurance & Assistance Prg w/in PEMA. 366 Amends Tax Reform Code further provideing for exemptions from realty transfer tax. 380 Amends the Tax Reform Code providing apportionment of business income. 398 Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) by adding a life insurance coverage provision for active duty members and increasing the amount of allowable life insurance coverage 434 Amends Tax Reform Code providing tax credits for redevelopment or investment of a brownfield. 450 Act prohibiting price gouging during a state of disaster emergency declared by the Governor, with the Bureau of Consumer Protection in the Attorney General's office having investigative authority 452 Amends Professional Nursing Law providing definitions and certified registered nurse anesthetist for certified registered nurse anesthetist qualifications. 459 Amends County Pension Law authorizing benefit for health care costs incurred by retired employees under certain circumstances. 461 Requires health care entities and health care professionals to notify Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs of certain health care professional conduct. 515 Prohibits sale or issuance of certain gift certificates with expiration dates and imposition of transaction, service or convenience fees. 518 Amends Unfair Insurance Practices Act providing definitions for unfair acts and for exclusions. 522 Amends Title 24 (Education) provides definition of "eligible annuitants" and for health insurance premium assistance. 545 Authorizes establishment of land bank programs & affordable housing programs. 548 Amends Tax Reform Code for definition of "sale at retail." 561 Amends the Disease Prevention and Control Law to allow an HIV test to be performed on a prisoner found guilty of assault or aggravated harassment if requested by the victim 571 Amends the Tax Reform Code further providing for sales and use tax definitions, exclusions, personal income tax & classes of personal income defin., realty transfer tax exclusions, & tax credits on historic commercial sites. 587 Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses) further providing for theft by deception, allowing the securing execution of documents by deception to be graded as a felony of the second degree where it is committed by a person who has placed himself in a position of trust to a victim 65 years of age or older 597 Amends the liquor Code further providing for moneys paid into State Stores Fund for use of the Commenwealth. 604 Amends the Insurance Company Law further providing for prompt payment to health care providers of clean claims. 635 Amends the Insurance Comapy Law mandating health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening 639 Amends the Real Estate Tax Sale Law further providing for property subject to or exempt from claim & for content for claims entered; & providing for public record lists & for report of nonpayment of taxes. 640 Amends the Municipal Claim & Tax Lien Law providing for donation of property in lieu of taxes; further providing for claims of taxes, water rents or rates & lighting, power & sewer rates, contents of claims & property public record. 656 Act providing for dispute resolution procedures relating to residential construction defects between contractors and homeowners or members of associations. 659 Act providing for grants to the performing arts; and conferring functions on the Department of Community and Economic Development, the Department of Revenue and the Office of the Budget. 670 Amends the Tax Reform Code further providing for the definition of "small businesses"; for credit for research & development expenses for carryover, carryback, refund, assignment of credit, limitations for time & credit termination. 671 Act imposing restrictions relating to premium rates for small employer group health benefit plans; for coverage availability; standards to assure fair marketing; for powers & duties of Insurance Commisioner, & making repeals. 692 Act prohibiting mandatory overtime and excessive duty hours of certain health care workers; and prescribing penalties. 696 Amends the Public Welfare Code providing for payment policies for hospital inpatient and outpatient services; and establishing the State Health Payment Review Board. 699 Amends the Public Welfare Code establishing criteria for prior authorization governing access to medications. 700 Act establishing One PA, a program to consolidate procedures and requirements for the administration of all PA-funded, PA-administered and PA-supported drug programs and for reimbursement for pharmacy services 711 Provides for the protection of consumers from haaving spyware deceptively installed on their computers, for criminal and civil enforcement. 717 Act providing for prohibition of levy or collection of tax on homestead property, for Homestead Property Tax Elimination Fund, imposition of sales & use tax, increase in personal income tax & for Property Tax Relief Fund, & a repeal. 722 Amends the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act further providng for the expiration of the additional allocation. 733 Amends the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act by adding that every person qualified for additional compensation would be paid further compensation of $25 per month during the period of disability. 747 Act providing for the availablity of and access to comprehensive burn center care; and imposing powers and duties upon the Department of Public Welfare. 771 Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) providing life insurance premium assistance to eligble veterans and active duty members of the armed forces and for an Operation Iraqi Freedom death benefit 780 Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses) relating to the purchase or comsumption of alcohol by adding that persons who seek medical attention on behalf of another person and meet certain criteria would be immune from prosecution for consumption 781 Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses) providing for the offense of selling or furnishing liquor or malt or brewed beverages to minors resulting in injury or death. 786 Amends the Tax Reform Code, providing for a sales and use tax discount for motor vehicle registered dealers. 792 Amends Titles 18 (Crimes & Offenses) & 23 (Domestic Relations) further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for licensing, definitions, jurisdiction, & law enforcement responsibilities. 793 Amends the Senior Citizens Rebate & Assistance Act further defining "rent rebate in lieu of property taxes"' and further providing for property tax, rent rebate & inflation cost and for funds of payment of claims. 794 Act providing for the Commonwealth pharmcacy program procedures and policies, requiring an program that requires a manufacturer to remit a rebate as a condition of participation must have a clearly defined remittance procedure. The Governor's Office of Administration would have oversight. 795 Amends the Tax Reform Code further providing for the manner of making election for purposes of the personal income tax imposed on PA S corporations. 796 Amends the Tax Reform Code by granting sales and use tax exemptions for personal property used directly to faciltate reading and communicating for the blind or visually impaired. 800 Act providing for the establishment, implementation & administration of a comprehensive retiree welfare-to-work mentoring program for certain individuals; & imposing additional powers & duties on the Department of Aging. 802 Amends the Tax Reform Code further providing for a phase-out of the corporate net income tax. 807 Act providing for a program for the purchase of certain types of environmental liability insurance and for subsidies for the costs of premiums. 808 Act providing for long-term patient access to pharmaceuticals; and conferring powers and duties on the State Board of Pharmacy. 819 Amends the Newborn Child Testing Act by requiring newborns to be tested for at least 29 enumerated genetic diseases. $2,000,000 is appropriated to the Department of Health to carry out the purpose of this act. 846 Amends Title 4 (Amusements) reenacting provisions relating to transfers from the State Gaming Fund for compulsive problem gambling, the Volunteer Fire Company Grant Program, and local law enforcement grants 848 Amends the Liquor Code by stating that home delivery of alcohol purchased via the Internet, mail order, or telephone cannot occur without first confirming that delivery of the product is made to an adult 854 Amends the Health Savings Account Act by excluding from taxation contributions to a health savings account by a beneficiary or employer 862 Amends Title 4 (Amusements) prohibiting public officials from having financial interest relating to slot machines or horse racing; and making a conforming amendment. 869 Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) by requiring health insurance coverage to continue for National Guard members who are called to active duty while still a full time student and covered under their parents' health insurance. Coverage must be extended for the duration of the member's service on active duty. 892 Amends the Tax Reform Code, further providing for the imposition rate of the sales and use tax, expanding the sales and use tax to include certain services and reducing the rate of tax from 6% to 5.7%. 894 Amends the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device & Cosmetic Act, providing for the posting of certain information relating clinical trials sponsored by drug manufacturers on a publicly accessible registry and providing for prohibited acts and penalties. 917 Amends the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act further providing for application and qualifications. 919 Amends the Public Welfare Code to provide for payments on behalf of eligible persons for consultations using interactive video teleconferencing. Reimbursement would be on a fee-for-service basis. 925 Amends the PA Cancer Control, Prevention and Research Act extending the sunset date of the act from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2016. 930 Act entitled the Free Enterprise and Taxpayer Protection Act prohibiting government competition with private enterprises. 934 Act establishing the Medical Safety Automation Account; and providing grants to implement medical safety automation systems. 957 Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offensees) providing for the offense of robbery on the premises of a financial institution 971 Amends the Fireworks Law to permit municipalities to prohibit the sale of ground and hand held sparklers, novelties and toy caps 972 Amends the Public Welfare Code to extend the abatement program under the Health Care Provider Retention Program through 2006 992 Act certifying the Patient Safety Authority as the sole public entity eligible to be certified as a patient safety organization pursuant to the Public Health Service Act 1021 Amends the Public Welfare Code to prohibit DPW from implementing a premium program for families of disabled children 1037 Establishes the Natural Gas and Electric Assistance Fund, which would consist of sales tax revenue attributable to the increase in natural gas commodity charges from Sept. 2005 to June 2006. Money in the fund would be distributed to customers who have been or who face termination of service. 1041 Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) by adding that an underage individual may purchase liquor or malt beverages if he or she is part of a full-time municipal police department in PA 1048 Amends Title 4 (Amusements) by requiring the State Treasurer to transfer the unallocated funding balance of the State Gaming Fund to the Dept. of Education for special education costs 1056 Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) to protect individuals with Class C licenses who drive commercial vehicles at the direction of emergency management personnel during a declared emergency 1087 Amends the Public School Code increasing the maximum amount of educational improvement tax credits to $64 million (up from $44 million) 1092 Amends the PA Bituminous Coal Mine Act defining "mine safety reserve", providing for emergency equipment, and further providing for explosion or accident, investigation by department and inquests and for criminal penalties 1104 Amends the Underground Utility Line Protection Law providing for the One Call System and repealing protions of the Propane and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Act relating to companies exempt from the Underground Utility Line Protection Law 1112 Amends the Telemarketer Registration Act to allow businesses to be protected from unwanted telephone solicitation calls under the Act 1171 Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) further providing for bus company reimbursement for motor fuel tax 1199 Amends Title 4 (Amusements) providing personnel policies relating to employment with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board 1225 Changes the corporate net income tax structure and removes the cap on net operating losses 1230 Removes the language in the gambling law that requires casinos to purchase equipment from licensed suppliers, allowing them to purchase directly from the manufacturer 1242 Amends the Port of Pittsburgh Commission Act to include Blair County in the territory encompassed by the Port of Pittsburgh Commission 1270 Establishes the HEAT ON Act, further providing for LIHEAP eligibility, the allocation of LIHEAP funds and resources, and for compliance and fraud prevention measures Community and Economic Development 659 Act providing for grants to the performing arts; and conferring functions on the Department of Community and Economic Development, the Department of Revenue and the Office of the Budget. 1232 Establishes the Historic Preservation Incentive Grant Program for historic commercial and residential sites Constitutional Amendments 11 Amends Commonwealth Constitution for a length of session limitiation 194 Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the PA Constitution by adding that any person who is a citizen and resident of PA and volunteers and serves at least 100 hours annually for at least two years consecutively as a volunteer firefighter or emergency medical technician would be exempt from the payment of 15% of any real property taxes. 444 Joint Resolution amending Constitution of PA for exemptions and special provisions relating to taxation. 579 Joint resolution amending the PA Constitution to reduce the size of the legislature to 40 senatorial and 121 representative districts 674 Amends the PA Election Code further defining "independent expenditure" & political action cmte"; adding definitions, providing for cmte organization, contributions & expenditures & their limitations; & for computer database. 718 Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the PA Constitution by changing the uniformity of taxation clause to permit the General Assembly to prohibit the taxing of homesteads 795 Amends the Tax Reform Code further providing for the manner of making election for purposes of the personal income tax imposed on PA S corporations. 890 Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of PA, reducing the size of the General Assembly to 121 House districts (from 203) and 30 Senatorial districts (from 50). 974 Amends the PA Constitution to require that a two-thirds vote is necessary when increasing the compensation of members of the legislative, executive, or judicial branches. 1084 Amends the Constitution to add that, to be considered valid in PA, a marriage must consist of one man and one woman 1097 Amends the PA Constitution to eliminate "lame duck" Session, held after a November election 1098 Amends the PA Constitution, providing for a Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Bureau 1195 Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the PA Constitution that would permit the General Assembly to monitor and regulate attorneys that lobby the General Assembly and the executive branch on behalf of clients 1271 Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the PA Constitution authorizing the use of the indirect initiative and referendum as powers reserved to the people Construction and Materials 656 Act providing for dispute resolution procedures relating to residential construction defects between contractors and homeowners or members of associations. Consumer Protection 81 Amends the Mobile Home Park Rights Act by changing references to "moblie home parks" to "manufactured home communities" and providing that any rent increase to a senior resident may not exceed the annual Social Security cost of living adjustment for that year. 140 Act relating to crane operator licensure; creating the State Board of Crane Operators within the Department of Labor and Industry; 177 Establishes Bureau of Privacy Protection within Office of Attorney General 202 Amends Automobile Lemon Law providing for short title and definitions; expands to include motorboats 450 Act prohibiting price gouging during a state of disaster emergency declared by the Governor, with the Bureau of Consumer Protection in the Attorney General's office having investigative authority 452 Amends Professional Nursing Law providing definitions and certified registered nurse anesthetist for certified registered nurse anesthetist qualifications. 461 Requires health care entities and health care professionals to notify Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs of certain health care professional conduct. 515 Prohibits sale or issuance of certain gift certificates with expiration dates and imposition of transaction, service or convenience fees. 601 Act relating to confidentiality of Social Security numbers. 656 Act providing for dispute resolution procedures relating to residential construction defects between contractors and homeowners or members of associations. 711 Provides for the protection of consumers from haaving spyware deceptively installed on their computers, for criminal and civil enforcement. 917 Amends the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act further providing for application and qualifications. 1104 Amends the Underground Utility Line Protection Law providing for the One Call System and repealing protions of the Propane and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Act relating to companies exempt from the Underground Utility Line Protection Law 1112 Amends the Telemarketer Registration Act to allow businesses to be protected from unwanted telephone solicitation calls under the Act 1242 Amends the Port of Pittsburgh Commission Act to include Blair County in the territory encompassed by the Port of Pittsburgh Commission County Affairs 116 Amends the Second Class County Code further providing for hotel room rental by defining "convention center hotel" and, in the even that such a hotel is developed, providing for revenues equal to the amount of excise tax imposed to be distributed by the county according to certain criteria 255 Elminates county boards of assistance 405 Amends Second Class County Code increasing amount of tax relief provided to senior citizens. 446 Amends PA Election Code for delivering of mailing ballots, for notice to county board of elections and for voting absentee electors. 459 Amends County Pension Law authorizing benefit for health care costs incurred by retired employees under certain circumstances. 657 Act establishing a civil procedure for the involuntary out-patient commitment of sexually violent predators with the installation of a permanent tracking device upon their person. 726 Amends the Second Class County Code further providing for assessment limits on counties of the second class (Allegheny County) 818 Amends the Second Class County Code providing for an exemption from increases in school property taxes for eligible taxpayers in Allegheny County because of age, disability, marital status, and income 864 Act requiring the official POW/MIA flag to be displayed at the principal county office building in each county and at all State government buildings. 1078 Amends the Second Class County Code providing for the definition of "longtime owner occupant" for the purposes of tax relief and disbursements 1079 Amends the Second Class County Code by adding corrections officers at a county juvenile detention facility to the list of eligibles for retirement allowances Courts and Civil Matters 332 Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) further providing for foreign decree of adoption to by filed with the clerk of the orphans' court in the county of the parents' residence. 386 Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) further providing for burglary. 657 Act establishing a civil procedure for the involuntary out-patient commitment of sexually violent predators with the installation of a permanent tracking device upon their person. 669 Amends Titles 2 (Administrative Law & Procedure) & 42 (Judiciarty & Judicial Procedure) providing for court and administrative proceeding interpreters; and repealing related provisions 690 Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) fruther providing for contempt for violation of order or agreement. 748 Act establishing the Judicial Education Program in Domestic Violence; and requiring judges to attend and successfully complete the program. 759 Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) further providing the decree of court and for defined benefit retirement plans. 792 Amends Titles 18 (Crimes & Offenses) & 23 (Domestic Relations) further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for licensing, definitions, jurisdiction, & law enforcement responsibilities. Domestic Animals 865 Amends Title 3 (Agriculture) to commission the Dept. of Agriculture to establish, administer, and enforce a domestic animal premises registration program, and requiring all locations where domestic animals are kept to be registered with the Commonwealth Early Childhood 302 Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) further providing for offense of dealing in infant children. 980 Establishes Early Childhood Education Fund to increase the number of eligible children served by Head Start and other similar early childhood programs; and to increase the hours and days of operation of the Head Start program to a full day and a full year Elections 203 Amends the PA Election Code by making changes to dates and deadlines for absentee ballots 209 Amends the PA Election Code by adding that an absentee ballot may be returned in person by either the elector or an immediate family member of the elector 351 Directs Dept. of State to develp and implement uniform voting procedures. 446 Amends PA Election Code for delivering of mailing ballots, for notice to county board of elections and for voting absentee electors. 977 Amends the PA Election Code providing for election day procedures and a voter-verified permanent paper record 984 Amends Title 25 (Elections) providing for voter registration and voting via the Internet for military electors 1271 Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the PA Constitution authorizing the use of the indirect initiative and referendum as powers reserved to the people Eminent Domain and Land Conveyance 881 Amends Title 26 (Eminent Domain) providing for limitations on the use of eminent domain 897 Amends Title 26 (Eminent Domain) to provide a complete procedure and law for governing all condemnations of property for public purposes and assessment of damages 1098 Amends the PA Constitution, providing for a Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Bureau Energy Resources and Chemicals 12 Act providing for home energy assistance to certain persons through the payment of matching funds to the hardship funds of home energy providers 1270 Establishes the HEAT ON Act, further providing for LIHEAP eligibility, the allocation of LIHEAP funds and resources, and for compliance and fraud prevention measures Environment and Pollution 12 Act providing for home energy assistance to certain persons through the payment of matching funds to the hardship funds of home energy providers 364 Establishes Landslide Insurance & Assistance Prg w/in PEMA. 409 Amends Tax Reform Code for alternative energy expense tax credit. 410 Amends Environmental Education Act establishing PA Center for Environmental Education & PA Center for Environmental Education Board. 433 Amends Tax Reform Code for environmental remediation tax credit 722 Amends the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act further providng for the expiration of the additional allocation. 807 Act providing for a program for the purchase of certain types of environmental liability insurance and for subsidies for the costs of premiums. 855 Amends an act providing for municipalities and municipal authorities to expend public funds for private lateral sewer lines connected to public sewer systems when such activity will benefit the public health, when they have been ordered to do so by a public health or environmental agency, or when private laterals have been shown as significant contributors to the wet weather overflow problem and sewer system capacity and are determined to be a cost-effective component of the solution 868 Amends the Forest Reserves Municipal Financial Relief Law, increasing the annual charge paid by the state to political subdivisions maintaining forest reserves within their borders from $.40 per acre to $1.20 per acre. 971 Amends the Fireworks Law to permit municipalities to prohibit the sale of ground and hand held sparklers, novelties and toy caps 1037 Establishes the Natural Gas and Electric Assistance Fund, which would consist of sales tax revenue attributable to the increase in natural gas commodity charges from Sept. 2005 to June 2006. Money in the fund would be distributed to customers who have been or who face termination of service. 1092 Amends the PA Bituminous Coal Mine Act defining "mine safety reserve", providing for emergency equipment, and further providing for explosion or accident, investigation by department and inquests and for criminal penalties 1201 Act coordinating plans to reduce mercury emissions from new & existing stationary sources; imposing duties on the Dept. of Environmental Protection; and limiting certain powers of the Environmental Quality Board Family/Juveniles/Domestic Affairs 67 Establishes motivational boot camp system for juveniles 68 Amends Title 42 (Judiciary & Judicial Procedure) authorizing disposition of delinquent chinldren to motivational boot camps 137 Amends Titles 18 (Crimes & Offenses) & 23 (Domestic Relations) regulating dissemination of criminal history record info & info re prospective child-care personnel 302 Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) further providing for offense of dealing in infant children. 332 Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) further providing for foreign decree of adoption to by filed with the clerk of the orphans' court in the county of the parents' residence. 385 Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) further providing for obscene and other sexual materials and performances and for sexual abuse of children. 547 Amends Aministrative Code for powers & duties of Dept. of Aging relating to Statewide elderly volunteer programs involving work with children. 605 Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) further providing for exemption for widow. 690 Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) fruther providing for contempt for violation of order or agreement. 748 Act establishing the Judicial Education Program in Domestic Violence; and requiring judges to attend and successfully complete the program. 759 Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) further providing the decree of court and for defined benefit retirement plans. 781 Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses) providing for the offense of selling or furnishing liquor or malt or brewed beverages to minors resulting in injury or death. 819 Amends the Newborn Child Testing Act by requiring newborns to be tested for at least 29 enumerated genetic diseases. $2,000,000 is appropriated to the Department of Health to carry out the purpose of this act. 866 Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) further providing for firearm licenses by stating that a license to carry a firearm held by a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or the PA National Guard on Federal active duty and deployed overseas that is scheduled to expire during the period of deployment will be extended until 90 days after the end of deployment. 922 Amends the Children's Trust Fund Act further providing for the Children's Trust Fund Board, for powers & duties of the board relating to accepting Federal funds & for powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare 980 Establishes Early Childhood Education Fund to increase the number of eligible children served by Head Start and other similar early childhood programs; and to increase the hours and days of operation of the Head Start program to a full day and a full year 1030 Amends the Second Class City Policemen Relief Law, changing all references to "widow" to "surviving spouse" and removing disqualification of pension benefits due to remarriage 1084 Amends the Constitution to add that, to be considered valid in PA, a marriage must consist of one man and one woman 1093 Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) regarding endangerment of the welfare of children by holding employers and supervisors liable for knowingly or recklessly endangering the welfare of minors 1155 Act creating a statewide public awareness education campaign to prevent the occurrence of injuries and deaths as a result of shaken baby syndrome 1168 Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) & 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), further providing for the offense of neglect of care-dependent persons and for sentences for offenses against elderly persons Federal Relations 975 Amends the Tax Reform Code, establishing special tax provisions for poverty based on Federal earned income credit Finance 4 Taxpayer Fairness Act - establishes spending limitations on the Commonwealth and providing that any surplus would be deposited into the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund 23 Amends Tax Reform Code of 1971 authorizing tax credit for volunteer firefighters for purposes of personal income tax 72 Exempts eligible taxpayers from school real property tax increases 95 Act exempting volunteer fire, rescue and ambulance companies from all State and local taxes 142 Amends Public School Code establishing Community College Deferred Maintenance Fund 150 Provides State-funded tuition for high school-college cooperative efforts, establishing Opportunities for Educational Excellence Fund 165 Amends the Tax Reform Code, making an exception to the prohibition relating to the absorption of state sales tax by the seller 166 Amends the Tax Reform Code further defining "taxable income" for purposes of corporate net income tax by adding that the $2,000,000 limit on the net operating loss deduction in a taxable year would not apply to the deduction of start-up period losses 167 Amends the Tax Reform Code authorizing the offsetting of gains and losses among the various classes of income 246 Amends Tax Reform Code repealing provisions barring taxpayers from receiving research & development tax credit for PA qualified research & development expenses incurred in taxable years ending after Dec 31, 2006 327 Amends Public School Code, reimbursing school districts of certain mailing expenses. 598 Act establishing the Armed Forces Loan Forgiveness Program. 606 Amends Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government) prohibiting creation of local government policy employee retirement systems and providing for mandatory membership of local government police employees, and providing for supplemental local government police benefit accumulation plans and for contributions and guarantees 715 Amends the Capital Facilities Dept Enabling Act by adding technology projects to the definition of "capital projects" 717 Act providing for prohibition of levy or collection of tax on homestead property, for Homestead Property Tax Elimination Fund, imposition of sales & use tax, increase in personal income tax & for Property Tax Relief Fund, & a repeal. 726 Amends the Second Class County Code further providing for assessment limits on counties of the second class (Allegheny County) 728 Amends Title 24 (Education) further providing the management of funds and accounts and for actuarial cost method. 730 Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) establishing the Criminal Justice System Enhancement Account; providing for utilization of money in the account, and establishing a criminal justice system enhancement fee 783 Act providing targeted assistance to urban school districts to improve early learning and development so children are better prepared to succeed in school. 787 Amends the Public School Code, providing for a quality instruction program; and making an appropriation. 846 Amends Title 4 (Amusements) reenacting provisions relating to transfers from the State Gaming Fund for compulsive problem gambling, the Volunteer Fire Company Grant Program, and local law enforcement grants 855 Amends an act providing for municipalities and municipal authorities to expend public funds for private lateral sewer lines connected to public sewer systems when such activity will benefit the public health, when they have been ordered to do so by a public health or environmental agency, or when private laterals have been shown as significant contributors to the wet weather overflow problem and sewer system capacity and are determined to be a cost-effective component of the solution 867 Act appropriating $25,000,000 annually from the State Gaming Fund to PEMA for the purpose of funding grants under the Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Act 868 Amends the Forest Reserves Municipal Financial Relief Law, increasing the annual charge paid by the state to political subdivisions maintaining forest reserves within their borders from $.40 per acre to $1.20 per acre. 884 Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution, providing for spending limitations on the State and for disposition of surplus funds. 970 Act requiring DPW to transfer 7% of LIHEAP funds to the Weatherization Assistance Program and providing for an audit of the Weatherization Program 1043 Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) providing a tuition waiver for children and spouses of deceased soldiers 1078 Amends the Second Class County Code providing for the definition of "longtime owner occupant" for the purposes of tax relief and disbursements 1081 AmendsTitle 51 (Militar Affairs) by adding that a PA National Guard member discharged for medical disability would be eligible for a public service education grant under certain conditions 1148 Amends the Second Class City Policemen Relief Law, further providing for benefits for pensioners, surviving spouses, children and parents of police officers (updating language) 1181 Amends Title 65 (Public Officers) to require that statements of financial interest include a list of all votes from which the person abstained due to financial interest if the total financial interest exceeded $1300 1188 Amends the state Lottery Law further providing for the PACE and PACENET programs and making changes related to integration with Medicare Part D 1225 Changes the corporate net income tax structure and removes the cap on net operating losses 1232 Establishes the Historic Preservation Incentive Grant Program for historic commercial and residential sites 1236 Establishes a grant program for volunteer emergency service organizations to provide incentives for partnerships 1251 Amends the Health Care Cost Containment Act to provide for simplification of data collection and submission by hospitals 1274 Amends the Public School Code providing for a statewide costing-out study to arrive at the amount required per pupil to provide students with the education necessary for them to meet the state's academic standards Fire and Emergency Services 23 Amends Tax Reform Code of 1971 authorizing tax credit for volunteer firefighters for purposes of personal income tax 24 Amends Tax Reform Code by creating Volunteer Medical Services Tax Credit Act to authorize tax credit for volunteer EMS personnel for purposes of personal income tax 92 Requires certain depts. & facilities of Commonwealth to provide 911emergency services and make certain reports 93 Requires certain depts. & institutions of Commonwealth to compile & disseminate reports on records for fire safety 94 Requires certain depts. & institutions of Commonwealth to establish fire response plans & conduct fire drills 95 Act exempting volunteer fire, rescue and ambulance companies from all State and local taxes 97 Act establishing the Municipal Firefighter Education and Training Program requiring all political subdivisions or groups of political subdivisions to train all members of their fire departments hired by them after the effective date of this act. Any official of any political subdivision who orders, authorizes or pays a salary to a person in violation of the act commits a summary offense and would be sentenced to pay a fine of $100 or be imprisoned up to 30 days. The State Fire Commissioner would provide grants as a reimbursement for actual expenses incurred by political subdivisions for municipal firefighters who have successfully completed the required basic course of instruction. The General Assembly would annually appropriate necessary money to the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. 136 Amends Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act further providing for eligiblity for benefits for members of certain ambulance services or rescue squads 159 Amends Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act further providing for death benefit eligibility and for definitions 161 Establishes Municipal Firefighter Education & Training Program and prescribes penalties 343 Provides prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up cases of hepatitis B among State and local law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, et al. 486 Provides grants to public schools to purchase advanced emergency alerting devices. 523 Amends Housing Finance Agency Law, establishing Firefighter Mortgage Assistance Program. 703 Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) providing for passing stopped authorized and emergency vehicles. 747 Act providing for the availablity of and access to comprehensive burn center care; and imposing powers and duties upon the Department of Public Welfare. 846 Amends Title 4 (Amusements) reenacting provisions relating to transfers from the State Gaming Fund for compulsive problem gambling, the Volunteer Fire Company Grant Program, and local law enforcement grants 859 Act providing that an authority must give preference in public service appointment and promotion to a volunteer firefighter who is eligible 867 Act appropriating $25,000,000 annually from the State Gaming Fund to PEMA for the purpose of funding grants under the Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Act 976 Act establishing a tuition credit of $2500 annually for four years to certain volunteer fire company members, volunteer ambulance services & rescue squads and their dependent children and spouses 1047 Exempts volunteer fire fighters from paying the fee to obtain a criminal background check from the State Police 1092 Amends the PA Bituminous Coal Mine Act defining "mine safety reserve", providing for emergency equipment, and further providing for explosion or accident, investigation by department and inquests and for criminal penalties 1236 Establishes a grant program for volunteer emergency service organizations to provide incentives for partnerships Fiscal Code 1263 Permits abandoned or unclaimed property held by rural electric cooperatives to be retained by the cooperative to provide services to the community or low-income individuals Health and Medical Practice 24 Amends Tax Reform Code by creating Volunteer Medical Services Tax Credit Act to authorize tax credit for volunteer EMS personnel for purposes of personal income tax 83 Amends Tobacco Settlement Act adding definitions, expanding adult basic coverage insurance, & providing health insurance tax credit for small employers 84 Requires Insurance Dept. to develop various standardized basic health insurance plans that insurers many offer individuals & small employers; provides for the filing of rates by insurers & for disclosure statement 85 Act authorizing privately established and operated health insurance puchasing cooperatives and providing for their regulation through the Insurance Department 120 An Act mandating health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer prevention and early detection 122 Act providing for state assistance for certain cancer screening and the creation of a Cancer Screening Fund, with payments to be made for eligible claimants by the Department of Health 300 Authorizes the establishment and maintenance of health saving accounts, exempts contributions from taxation; imposes restrictions on health savings accounts 343 Provides prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up cases of hepatitis B among State and local law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, et al. 398 Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) by adding a life insurance coverage provision for active duty members and increasing the amount of allowable life insurance coverage 413 Provides for Commonwealth support for Mental Health & Mental Retardation staff member Loan Forgiveness Program & an Alcohol & Drug Addction Counselor Loan Forgiveness Program for residents who apply their degrees to these fields. 416 Amends Administrative Code establishing Office of Women's Health within Dept. of Health. 452 Amends Professional Nursing Law providing definitions and certified registered nurse anesthetist for certified registered nurse anesthetist qualifications. 459 Amends County Pension Law authorizing benefit for health care costs incurred by retired employees under certain circumstances. 461 Requires health care entities and health care professionals to notify Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs of certain health care professional conduct. 522 Amends Title 24 (Education) provides definition of "eligible annuitants" and for health insurance premium assistance. 561 Amends the Disease Prevention and Control Law to allow an HIV test to be performed on a prisoner found guilty of assault or aggravated harassment if requested by the victim 604 Amends the Insurance Company Law further providing for prompt payment to health care providers of clean claims. 635 Amends the Insurance Comapy Law mandating health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening 657 Act establishing a civil procedure for the involuntary out-patient commitment of sexually violent predators with the installation of a permanent tracking device upon their person. 671 Act imposing restrictions relating to premium rates for small employer group health benefit plans; for coverage availability; standards to assure fair marketing; for powers & duties of Insurance Commisioner, & making repeals. 692 Act prohibiting mandatory overtime and excessive duty hours of certain health care workers; and prescribing penalties. 696 Amends the Public Welfare Code providing for payment policies for hospital inpatient and outpatient services; and establishing the State Health Payment Review Board. 699 Amends the Public Welfare Code establishing criteria for prior authorization governing access to medications. 700 Act establishing One PA, a program to consolidate procedures and requirements for the administration of all PA-funded, PA-administered and PA-supported drug programs and for reimbursement for pharmacy services 733 Amends the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act by adding that every person qualified for additional compensation would be paid further compensation of $25 per month during the period of disability. 747 Act providing for the availablity of and access to comprehensive burn center care; and imposing powers and duties upon the Department of Public Welfare. 771 Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) providing life insurance premium assistance to eligble veterans and active duty members of the armed forces and for an Operation Iraqi Freedom death benefit 794 Act providing for the Commonwealth pharmcacy program procedures and policies, requiring an program that requires a manufacturer to remit a rebate as a condition of participation must have a clearly defined remittance procedure. The Governor's Office of Administration would have oversight. 808 Act providing for long-term patient access to pharmaceuticals; and conferring powers and duties on the State Board of Pharmacy. 819 Amends the Newborn Child Testing Act by requiring newborns to be tested for at least 29 enumerated genetic diseases. $2,000,000 is appropriated to the Department of Health to carry out the purpose of this act. 854 Amends the Health Savings Account Act by excluding from taxation contributions to a health savings account by a beneficiary or employer 869 Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) by requiring health insurance coverage to continue for National Guard members who are called to active duty while still a full time student and covered under their parents' health insurance. Coverage must be extended for the duration of the member's service on active duty. 894 Amends the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device & Cosmetic Act, providing for the posting of certain information relating clinical trials sponsored by drug manufacturers on a publicly accessible registry and providing for prohibited acts and penalties. 919 Amends the Public Welfare Code to provide for payments on behalf of eligible persons for consultations using interactive video teleconferencing. Reimbursement would be on a fee-for-service basis. 925 Amends the PA Cancer Control, Prevention and Research Act extending the sunset date of the act from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2016. 934 Act establishing the Medical Safety Automation Account; and providing grants to implement medical safety automation systems. 939 Amends the Tax Reform Code providing for a personal income tax credit for long-term care premiums paid by individuals and defining "long-term care policy." 972 Amends the Public Welfare Code to extend the abatement program under the Health Care Provider Retention Program through 2006 992 Act certifying the Patient Safety Authority as the sole public entity eligible to be certified as a patient safety organization pursuant to the Public Health Service Act 1021 Amends the Public Welfare Code to prohibit DPW from implementing a premium program for families of disabled children 1130 Amends the Public Welfare Code to allow hospitals that are currently participating in the PA Dept. of Health's cardiac care demonstration project to continue to provide percutaneous coronary intervention after the expiration of the project 1168 Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) & 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), further providing for the offense of neglect of care-dependent persons and for sentences for offenses against elderly persons 1175 Act providing for a shared-ride program for persons with disabilities; ensuring Statewide coverage; and making an appropriation 1188 Amends the state Lottery Law further providing for the PACE and PACENET programs and making changes related to integration with Medicare Part D 1251 Amends the Health Care Cost Containment Act to provide for simplification of data collection and submission by hospitals Higher Education 142 Amends Public School Code establishing Community College Deferred Maintenance Fund 150 Provides State-funded tuition for high school-college cooperative efforts, establishing Opportunities for Educational Excellence Fund 413 Provides for Commonwealth support for Mental Health & Mental Retardation staff member Loan Forgiveness Program & an Alcohol & Drug Addction Counselor Loan Forgiveness Program for residents who apply their degrees to these fields. 511 Amends the Job Enhancement Act further providing for approved courses, for emerging technology companies, for responsibility of approved educational institutions and for eligible interns. 598 Act establishing the Armed Forces Loan Forgiveness Program. 728 Amends Title 24 (Education) further providing the management of funds and accounts and for actuarial cost method. 976 Act establishing a tuition credit of $2500 annually for four years to certain volunteer fire company members, volunteer ambulance services & rescue squads and their dependent children and spouses 1043 Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) providing a tuition waiver for children and spouses of deceased soldiers 1081 AmendsTitle 51 (Militar Affairs) by adding that a PA National Guard member discharged for medical disability would be eligible for a public service education grant under certain conditions 1288 Amends the Public School Code to include institutions of higher education in the definition of school and to include students (up to age 23) of these institutions in the defnition of school age 1289 Amends the Higher Education Equal Opportunity Act to allow funds for the program to cover tutorial services, tuition and textbook assistance, child care, and other costs not currently covered by the funds Historical Preservation/Museums 295 Makes appropriation to Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center. 571 Amends the Tax Reform Code further providing for sales and use tax definitions, exclusions, personal income tax & classes of personal income defin., realty transfer tax exclusions, & tax credits on historic commercial sites. 1232 Establishes the Historic Preservation Incentive Grant Program for historic commercial and residential sites Homeland Security/Terrorism 1088 Act designating the section of State Route 219 situated in Somerset County as the Flight 93 Memorial Highway Insurance 83 Amends Tobacco Settlement Act adding definitions, expanding adult basic coverage insurance, & providing health insurance tax credit for small employers 84 Requires Insurance Dept. to develop various standardized basic health insurance plans that insurers many offer individuals & small employers; provides for the filing of rates by insurers & for disclosure statement 85 Act authorizing privately established and operated health insurance puchasing cooperatives and providing for their regulation through the Insurance Department 120 An Act mandating health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer prevention and early detection 122 Act providing for state assistance for certain cancer screening and the creation of a Cancer Screening Fund, with payments to be made for eligible claimants by the Department of Health 136 Amends Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act further providing for eligiblity for benefits for members of certain ambulance services or rescue squads 364 Establishes Landslide Insurance & Assistance Prg w/in PEMA. 398 Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) by adding a life insurance coverage provision for active duty members and increasing the amount of allowable life insurance coverage 518 Amends Unfair Insurance Practices Act providing definitions for unfair acts and for exclusions. 522 Amends Title 24 (Education) provides definition of "eligible annuitants" and for health insurance premium assistance. 523 Amends Housing Finance Agency Law, establishing Firefighter Mortgage Assistance Program. 590 Amends the Police Officer, Firefighter, Correction Employee & Nat'l Guard Member Child Beneficiary Education Act, further providing for title of act, for short title, for definitions, & for Postsecondary Educational Gratuity Program. 604 Amends the Insurance Company Law further providing for prompt payment to health care providers of clean claims. 635 Amends the Insurance Comapy Law mandating health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening 671 Act imposing restrictions relating to premium rates for small employer group health benefit plans; for coverage availability; standards to assure fair marketing; for powers & duties of Insurance Commisioner, & making repeals. 696 Amends the Public Welfare Code providing for payment policies for hospital inpatient and outpatient services; and establishing the State Health Payment Review Board. 699 Amends the Public Welfare Code establishing criteria for prior authorization governing access to medications. 700 Act establishing One PA, a program to consolidate procedures and requirements for the administration of all PA-funded, PA-administered and PA-supported drug programs and for reimbursement for pharmacy services 771 Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) providing life insurance premium assistance to eligble veterans and active duty members of the armed forces and for an Operation Iraqi Freedom death benefit 807 Act providing for a program for the purchase of certain types of environmental liability insurance and for subsidies for the costs of premiums. 808 Act providing for long-term patient access to pharmaceuticals; and conferring powers and duties on the State Board of Pharmacy. 854 Amends the Health Savings Account Act by excluding from taxation contributions to a health savings account by a beneficiary or employer 869 Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) by requiring health insurance coverage to continue for National Guard members who are called to active duty while still a full time student and covered under their parents' health insurance. Coverage must be extended for the duration of the member's service on active duty. 939 Amends the Tax Reform Code providing for a personal income tax credit for long-term care premiums paid by individuals and defining "long-term care policy." 1021 Amends the Public Welfare Code to prohibit DPW from implementing a premium program for families of disabled children 1030 Amends the Second Class City Policemen Relief Law, changing all references to "widow" to "surviving spouse" and removing disqualification of pension benefits due to remarriage 1148 Amends the Second Class City Policemen Relief Law, further providing for benefits for pensioners, surviving spouses, children and parents of police officers (updating language) Labor and Employment 16 Amends Public Employee Relations Act, adding law enforcement officers of limited jurisdiction as additional category of covered employee 159 Amends Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act further providing for death benefit eligibility and for definitions 160 Amends Workers' Compensation Act Further defining "occupational disease," "personal injury" & "injury arising in the course of employment" 219 Amends the Unemployment Compensation Law providing for compensation rates in that no deductions would be made for a pension paid under the Social Security Act if the pension is contributed to by the individual in any amount 440 Amends the PA Human Relations Act prohibiting discrimination based on marital or familial status 464 Amends Unemployment Compensation Law providing limitation on fees. 511 Amends the Job Enhancement Act further providing for approved courses, for emerging technology companies, for responsibility of approved educational institutions and for eligible interns. 692 Act prohibiting mandatory overtime and excessive duty hours of certain health care workers; and prescribing penalties. 733 Amends the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act by adding that every person qualified for additional compensation would be paid further compensation of $25 per month during the period of disability. 759 Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) further providing the decree of court and for defined benefit retirement plans. 800 Act providing for the establishment, implementation & administration of a comprehensive retiree welfare-to-work mentoring program for certain individuals; & imposing additional powers & duties on the Department of Aging. 847 Act providing for the lifelong learning, career planning, job training, job placement and other forms of educational enrichment for persons with developmental disabilities, to be established by DPW 859 Act providing that an authority must give preference in public service appointment and promotion to a volunteer firefighter who is eligible Land, Housing, and Real Estate 81 Amends the Mobile Home Park Rights Act by changing references to "moblie home parks" to "manufactured home communities" and providing that any rent increase to a senior resident may not exceed the annual Social Security cost of living adjustment for that year. 189 Amends Housing Finance Agency Law, providing for governing body of agency & for powers of agency 366 Amends Tax Reform Code further provideing for exemptions from realty transfer tax. 434 Amends Tax Reform Code providing tax credits for redevelopment or investment of a brownfield. 440 Amends the PA Human Relations Act prohibiting discrimination based on marital or familial status 523 Amends Housing Finance Agency Law, establishing Firefighter Mortgage Assistance Program. 539 Amends Title 34 (Game) providing offense of trespass on private property while hunting and prescribed penalties. 545 Authorizes establishment of land bank programs & affordable housing programs. 639 Amends the Real Estate Tax Sale Law further providing for property subject to or exempt from claim & for content for claims entered; & providing for public record lists & for report of nonpayment of taxes.