Committees · 2017–2018 Regular Session
Labor & Industry
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Kim L. WardChair
Republican · 39th District
Christine M. TartaglioneMinority Chair
Democrat · 2nd District
Republican · 15th District
Republican · 48th District
Republican · 49th District
Democrat · 17th District
Republican · 10th District
Democrat · 5th District
Republican · 47th District
Republican · 41st District
Democrat · 14th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2017–2018 Regular Session.
Bills sent92
4% of the bills the Senate sent to committees
Reported out28%
26 of 92; 66 stopped in committee
Time in committee84 days
most between 40 and 200 days
Amendments offered12
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2025–2026 is so far.
2025–2026108 bills
reported 21% · typically 117 days, most 67–236 · 6 amendments · 10 members
2023–202487 bills
reported 24% · typically 75 days, most 13–126 · 8 amendments · 10 members
2021–202290 bills
reported 31% · typically 34 days, most 14–75 · 10 amendments · 10 members
2019–202085 bills
reported 21% · typically 96 days, most 42–158 · 8 amendments · 10 members
2017–201892 bills
reported 28% · typically 84 days, most 40–200 · 12 amendments · 11 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2017–2018 Regular Session, newest first.
92 bills
Senate Bill 1278 · An Act amending the act of July 23, 1970 (P.L.563, No.195), known as the Public Employe Relations Act, in definitions, further providing for definitions, in employee rights, providing for payments to employee organizations and resignation from employee organization; in representation, further providing for exclusive representation and providing for recertification; in scope of bargaining, further providing for membership dues deductions and maintenance of membership and providing for collection of payments from nonmembers; and making related repeals.
Sent October 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2071 · An Act providing for implementation of workplace violence policies and workplace violence prevention measures by employers and for civil action.
Sent October 9, 2018 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 13 · An Act amending the act of July 23, 1970 (P.L.563, No.195), known as the Public Employe Relations Act, in representation, providing for bargaining representative; and providing for new employee orientation and information.
Sent October 4, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1255 · An Act amending the act of December 12, 1986 (P.L.1559, No.169), known as the Whistleblower Law, further providing for definitions.
Sent September 21, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1224 · An Act establishing Recovery-to-work as a pilot program within the Department of Labor and Industry; and providing for local recovery-to-work pilot programs, for incentives to encourage business participation and for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry.
Sent August 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1221 · An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in additional coverages, further providing for the definition of "employe"; and making editorial changes.
Sent July 18, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1840 · An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, further providing for schedule of compensation, for computation of benefits and for physical examination or expert interview.
Sent June 22, 2018 · Reported out after 102 days · 2 committee amendments, both adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1200 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1959 (P.L.1913, No.694), known as the Equal Pay Law, further providing for definitions, for wage rates and for collection of unpaid wages.
Sent June 15, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1201 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1959 (P.L.1913, No.694), known as the Equal Pay Law, further providing for wage rates and for collection of unpaid wages.
Sent June 14, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1187 · An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, further providing for prescription drugs and the treatment of work-related injuries; and, in procedure, further providing for peer review.
Sent June 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2206 · An Act amending the act of December 18, 2001 (P.L.949, No.114), known as the Workforce Development Act, in local workforce investment areas and boards, further providing for membership.
Sent May 21, 2018 · Reported out after 134 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1155 · An Act amending the act of December 12, 1994 (P.L.1023, No.139), known as the Independent Living Services Act, further providing for definitions and for grants and funding.
Sent May 7, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 25 · An Act providing for school-to-work pilot programs; establishing the CareerBound Program; providing for a tax credit; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Labor and Industry.
Sent April 30, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1146 · An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for definitions, for procedure and for construction and exclusiveness of remedy.
Sent April 24, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1147 · An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission; providing for training; and further providing for procedure.
Sent April 24, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1148 · An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for definitions and for unlawful discriminatory practices.
Sent April 24, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1149 · An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for definitions and for unlawful discriminatory practices.
Sent April 24, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1150 · An Act amending the act of December 12, 1986 (P.L.1559, No.169), known as the Whistleblower Law, further providing for remedies and for enforcement.
Sent April 24, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1143 · An Act amending the act of December 18, 2001 (P.L.949, No.114), known as the Workforce Development Act, in industry partnerships, further providing for definitions, for industry clusters, for interdepartmental cooperation and for industry and labor market research and providing for dissemination of industry and labor market research to educational institutions.
Sent April 23, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1052 · An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, further defining "injury" and "personal injury"; providing for diseases with long latency periods between occupational exposure and manifestation of the disease; and further providing for liability.
Sent February 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
72 more
Senate Bill 1044 · An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions and for minimum wages; providing for tipped employees; further providing for minimum wage advisory board and for enforcement and rules and regulations; providing for rules and regulations; and further providing for civil actions.
Sent February 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee
Senate Bill 1045 · An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions; providing for tipped employees; and further providing for preemption.
Sent February 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1022 · An Act amending the act of August 15, 1961 (P.L.987, No.442), known as the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, further providing for application of act.
Sent January 19, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1641 · An Act providing for competitive integrated employment in State and county agencies and any entity providing publicly funded education, training, employment and related services and long-term services and supports for working-age Pennsylvanians with a disability; establishing Employment First, the Governor's Cabinet for People with Disabilities and the Employment First Oversight Commission and providing for their powers and duties; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Governor and the Office of the Governor.
Sent January 2, 2018 · Reported out after 154 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 1915 · An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in contributions by employers and employees, further providing for contributions by employees and for Service and Infrastructure Improvement Fund.
Sent December 8, 2017 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 963 · An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, further providing for schedule of compensation and for physical examination or expert interview.
Sent November 29, 2017 · Reported out after 55 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 964 · An Act requiring construction industry employers to verify the Social Security numbers of all employees for purposes of wage reporting and employment eligibility; providing for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry; prescribing sanctions; and establishing good faith immunity under certain circumstances.
Sent November 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1001 · An Act regulating home inspectors; establishing the Home Inspection Licensing Board; providing for licensure and practice, for disciplinary action, for remedies and for penalties; making an appropriation; and repealing provisions relating to home inspections.
Sent November 1, 2017 · Reported out after 83 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 939 · An Act amending the act of December 18, 2001 (P.L.949, No.114), known as the Workforce Development Act, in preliminary provisions, providing for preference for training programs.
Sent November 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 934 · 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 Labor and Industry, its departmental administrative and advisory boards and departmental administrative officers, further providing for fees and for Industrial Board and establishing the Elevator Safety Board.
Sent October 31, 2017 · Reported out after 217 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 936 · An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, further providing for prescription drugs and the treatment of work-related injuries; and, in procedure, further providing for peer review.
Sent October 20, 2017 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed
House Bill 1597 · An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in determination of compensation, appeals, reviews and procedure, further providing for determination of compensation appeals and for decision of referee and further appeals and reviews.
Sent October 5, 2017 · Reported out after 40 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 889 · An Act amending the act of June 28, 1935 (P.L.477, No.193), referred to as the Enforcement Officer Disability Benefits Law, further providing for disability benefits.
Sent September 26, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 881 · An Act providing for open contracting by the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions and their agencies and authorities.
Sent September 11, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 150 · An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions, for minimum wages and for civil actions.
Sent September 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 815 · An Act providing for violence prevention committees in health care facilities, for their powers and duties, for remedies and for the powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry.
Sent August 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 862 · An Act providing for paid family and medical leave for eligible employees under certain circumstances and for regulations by the Department of Labor and Industry.
Sent August 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 865 · An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for minimum wages, for exemptions and for preemption.
Sent August 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 866 · An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing for prohibition of the use of the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act.
Sent August 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 842 · An Act providing for employer prescreening and for administration of act and rulemaking authority; imposing penalties; establishing the Ex-offender Increased Access to Employment Enforcement Fund; making an appropriation; and providing for construction of act.
Sent August 11, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 744 · An Act repealing the act of May 1, 1913 (P.L.155, No.104), referred to as the Separations Act.
Sent July 7, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 566 · An Act amending the act of February 17, 1994 (P.L.73, No.7), known as the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act, further providing for application of act, for owner's payment obligations, for owner's withholding of payment for good faith claims, for contractor's and subcontractor's payment obligations, for errors in documentation, for retainage, for contractor's withholding of payment for good faith claims and for penalty and attorney fee.
Sent July 6, 2017 · Reported out after 208 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 1469 · An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in adoption and enforcement by municipalities, further providing for administration and enforcement.
Sent July 6, 2017 · Reported out after 350 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 829 · An Act amending the act of July 23, 1970 (P.L.563, No.195), known as the Public Employe Relations Act, in collective bargaining impasse, further providing for collective bargaining impasse; providing for Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Collective Bargaining; and, in strikes, further providing for strikes.
Sent July 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 21 · An Act providing for competitive integrated employment in State and county agencies and any entity providing publicly funded education, training, employment and related services and long-term services and supports for working-age Pennsylvanians with a disability; establishing Employment First, the Governor's Cabinet for People with Disabilities and the Employment First Oversight Commission and providing for their powers and duties; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Governor and the Office of the Governor.
Sent June 29, 2017 · Reported out after 138 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 793 · An Act prohibiting discrimination against persons based on unemployment status; providing for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing a penalty.
Sent June 26, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 442 · 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 Department of Labor and Industry; establishing fees, fines and civil penalties; establishing the Plumbing Contractors Licensure Account; and making an appropriation.
Sent June 22, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 755 · An Act amending the act of June 28, 1935 (P.L.477, No.193), referred to as the Enforcement Officer Disability Benefits Law, further providing for payment of salary, medical and hospital expenses of certain employees of State and local government.
Sent June 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 176 · An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions and for application.
Sent June 9, 2017 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 714 · An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Career Readiness Council; and providing for its powers and duties.
Sent May 12, 2017 · Reported out after 402 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 409 · An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions and for Uniform Construction Code Review and Advisory Council and providing for review of updated sections and adoption of updated sections into Uniform Construction Code; in Uniform Construction Code, further providing for revised or successor codes; further providing for changes in Uniform Construction Code; in training and certification of inspectors, further providing for education and training programs; and, in exemptions, applicability and penalties, further providing for applicability to certain buildings.
Sent May 4, 2017 · Reported out after 53 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 676 · An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, further providing for injuries outside this Commonwealth; in procedure, further providing for the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund; and, in the Uninsured Employers Guaranty Fund, further providing for definitions, for fund, for claims, for claim petition, for department and for assessments and transfers and providing for uninsured employer obligations and for administrative penalties and stop-work orders.
Sent May 4, 2017 · Reported out after 53 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 663 · An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in adoption and enforcement by municipalities, further providing for administration and enforcement.
Sent May 2, 2017 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 650 · An Act prohibiting employers from making employment conditional on certain labor organization status; providing for remedies and penalties; and making related repeals.
Sent April 24, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 602 · An Act prohibiting employment of illegal aliens; requiring participation in the Basic Pilot Program as a condition for Commonwealth contracts or grants; prohibiting business tax deductions for certain compensation; requiring suspension of licenses, registrations and certificates of incorporation under certain circumstances; and authorizing a private cause of action.
Sent April 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 606 · An Act amending the act of August 15, 1961 (P.L.987, No.442), known as the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, further providing for definitions.
Sent April 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 587 · An Act providing for statutory construction of Pennsylvania wage and hour laws.
Sent April 7, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 266 · An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in adoption and enforcement by municipalities, further providing for administration and enforcement.
Sent April 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 537 · An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in intermediate units, further providing for staff; in professional employees, providing for athletic leaves of absence; and, in vocational education, further providing for organization and operation of schools and institutes.
Sent April 6, 2017 · Reported out after 200 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 538 · An Act amending Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in retirement for school employees, further providing for definitions; in retirement for State employees and officers, further providing for credited State service; and providing for benefits and rights for State employees.
Sent April 6, 2017 · Reported out after 200 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 578 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1959 (P.L.1913, No.694), known as the Equal Pay Law, further providing for wage rates.
Sent April 5, 2017 · Stopped in committee
Senate Bill 580 · An Act providing for workplace health and safety standards for public employees and for powers and duties of the Secretary of Labor and Industry, establishing the Pennsylvania Occupational Safety and Health Review Board, providing for workplace inspections and imposing penalties.
Sent April 5, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 162 · An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in Uniform Construction Code, further providing for revised or successor codes.
Sent March 24, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 177 · An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions.
Sent March 24, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 298 · An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in training and certification of inspectors, further providing for training of inspectors.
Sent March 24, 2017 · Reported out after 454 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 250 · An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in administration of act, providing for unemployment compensation service centers; and, in contributions by employers and employees, further providing for contributions by employees and for Service and Infrastructure Improvement Fund.
Sent March 20, 2017 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 520 · An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, further providing for the liability of an employer.
Sent March 16, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 473 · An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in contributions by employers and employees, further providing for relief from charges; in compensation, further providing for ineligibility for compensation; and providing for applicability.
Sent March 2, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 479 · An Act providing for family and medical leave for eligible employees.
Sent March 1, 2017 · Reported out after 579 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 424 · An Act establishing guidelines and procedures governing certain investigations and interrogations of correctional officers; authorizing certain civil suits by correctional officers; and providing for impact of collective bargaining agreements and for summary suspensions.
Sent February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 426 · An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in county correctional institutions, providing for county correctional officers investigation procedures; establishing guidelines and procedures governing certain investigations of correctional officers; authorizing certain civil suits by correctional officers; providing for impact of collective bargaining agreements and for summary suspensions; and making an editorial change.
Sent February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 429 · An Act amending the act of July 14, 1961 (P.L.604, No.304), known as The Apprenticeship and Training Act, further providing for powers and duties; providing for supervision; and abrogating a regulation.
Sent February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 393 · An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in additional coverages, further providing for deemed employees of the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Sent February 16, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 333 · An Act amending the act of August 15, 1961 (P.L.987, No.442), known as the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, further providing for definitions.
Sent February 15, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 362 · An Act prohibiting employers from using consumer reporting under certain circumstances; and providing for enforcement.
Sent February 15, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 372 · An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for application of act.
Sent February 15, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 378 · An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in compensation, providing for temporary lockout benefits and further providing for rate and amount of compensation.
Sent February 15, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 12 · An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions, for rate of minimum wages, for Minimum Wage Advisory Board, for investigations, for duty of employer, for penalties and for civil actions; establishing the Wage Enforcement Fund; and further providing for preemption.
Sent February 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 241 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1959 (P.L.1913, No.694), known as the Equal Pay Law, further providing for wage rates; and providing for preemption.
Sent January 31, 2017 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 268 · An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in administration of act, further providing for personnel and employment offices.
Sent January 31, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 269 · An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions and for Uniform Construction Code Review and Advisory Council and providing for review of updated sections and adoption of updated sections into Uniform Construction Code; in Uniform Construction Code, further providing for revised or successor codes; in adoption and enforcement by municipalities, further providing for administration and enforcement; in training and certification of inspectors, further providing for education and training programs; and, in exemptions, applicability and penalties, further providing for applicability to certain buildings.
Sent January 31, 2017 · Reported out after 84 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 271 · An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in compensation, further providing for ineligibility for compensation.
Sent January 31, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 276 · An Act regulating employment inquiries into arrest records.
Sent January 31, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 207 · An Act providing for mandatory Statewide employer-paid sick leave for employees and for civil penalties and remedies.
Sent January 26, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 235 · An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for findings and declaration of policy, for right to freedom from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation, for definitions and for unlawful discriminatory practices.
Sent January 26, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 183 · 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 Department of Labor and Industry; establishing fees, fines and civil penalties; establishing the Plumbing Contractors Licensure Account; and making an appropriation.
Sent January 25, 2017 · Reported out after 132 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 154 · An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in contributions by employers and employees, further providing for contributions by employees and for Service and Infrastructure Improvement Fund.
Sent January 20, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 155 · An Act establishing the State Apprenticeship and Training Commission; transferring functions of the State Apprenticeship and Training Council; providing for an Executive Director of Apprenticeship and Training and for subjects of transfer; and making repeals.
Sent January 20, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 161 · An Act amending the act of July 14, 1961 (P.L.637, No.329), known as the Wage Payment and Collection Law, further providing for definitions; providing for duty of department to report; further providing for civil remedies and penalties, for liquidated damages and for criminal penalties; providing for employer liability; and establishing the Wage Enforcement Fund.
Sent January 20, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 162 · An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions.
Sent January 20, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 163 · An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions and for rate of minimum wages; and providing for reporting by the department.
Sent January 20, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 91 · An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in compensation, further providing for duties of employers.
Sent January 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days