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Committees · 2017–2018 Regular Session

Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

A Senate committee, in every session since the 2017–2018 session.

Other sessions: 2025–2026 · 2023–2024 · 2021–2022 · 2019–2020

Members

As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.

Bills

Bills sent to the committee in the 2017–2018 Regular Session.

  • Bills sent99

    5% of the bills the Senate sent to committees

  • Reported out31%

    31 of 99; 68 stopped in committee

  • Time in committee82 days

    most between 27 and 174 days

  • Amendments offered10

    committee amendments

In every session

Each session over its whole term. The 2025–2026 is so far.

  • 2025–2026164 bills

    reported 21% · typically 63 days, most 21–173 · 18 amendments · 13 members

  • 2023–2024104 bills

    reported 35% · typically 45 days, most 5–225 · 13 amendments · 13 members

  • 2021–202285 bills

    reported 42% · typically 79 days, most 7–161 · 16 amendments · 12 members

  • 2019–202097 bills

    reported 45% · typically 76 days, most 21–222 · 21 amendments · 13 members

  • 2017–201899 bills

    reported 31% · typically 82 days, most 27–174 · 10 amendments · 14 members

Bills it was sent

Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2017–2018 Regular Session, newest first.

99 bills

  • House Bill 2473 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in taxicabs and limousines in first class cities, establishing a Taxicab Medallion Account and Limousine Account within the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund; and further providing for budget and assessments, for funds and for fees.

    Sent September 28, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1257 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for information regarding transmission of hazardous liquids near school buildings.

    Sent September 18, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1236 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for energy efficiency and conservation program.

    Sent September 10, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1230 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for purposes and powers.

    Sent August 23, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1226 · An Act amending the act of July 2, 1993 (P.L.345, No.48), entitled "An act empowering the General Counsel or his designee to issue subpoenas for certain licensing board activities; providing for hearing examiners in the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs; providing additional powers to the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs; and further providing for civil penalties and license suspension," further providing for hearing examiners.

    Sent August 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 2075 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for valuation of and return on the property of a public utility.

    Sent June 29, 2018 · Reported out after 88 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1782 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, providing for alternative ratemaking for utilities.

    Sent May 18, 2018 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1169 · An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for genetic counselor.

    Sent May 10, 2018 · Reported out after 33 days · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 2030 · An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in manufacture and supply of electricity, further providing for specific powers and providing for security deposits, for payment agreements and for restrictions on termination; and making an editorial change.

    Sent April 30, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1343 · An Act amending the act of July 2, 1993 (P.L.345, No.48), entitled "An act empowering the General Counsel or his designee to issue subpoenas for certain licensing board activities; providing for hearing examiners in the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs; providing additional powers to the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs; and further providing for civil penalties and license suspension," further providing for civil penalties.

    Sent April 16, 2018 · Reported out after 51 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1094 · An Act amending the act of July 9, 1987 (P.L.220, No.39), known as the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act, licensing and regulating the practice of music therapy.

    Sent March 27, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1898 · An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, further providing for definitions; providing for vehicle recalls; and further providing for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors, for application for license and for licensing cost.

    Sent March 16, 2018 · Reported out after 88 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1074 · An Act amending the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, further providing for genetic counselor.

    Sent March 15, 2018 · Reported out after 89 days · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 74 · An Act amending the act of March 28, 1984 (P.L.150, No.28), known as the Automobile Lemon Law, further providing for definitions, for manufacturer's duty for refund or replacement and for presumption of a reasonable number of attempts.

    Sent January 2, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1004 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in taxicabs and limousines in first class cities, further providing for budget and assessments and providing for temporary regulations.

    Sent January 2, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1012 · An Act amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147), known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, further prohibiting unwanted telephone solicitation calls.

    Sent January 2, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 971 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, further providing for duty of owners of rental property and for waiver of subchapter prohibited.

    Sent December 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 448 · An Act amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147), known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, further providing for unwanted telephone solicitation calls prohibited.

    Sent December 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 960 · An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, providing for the provision and supervision of anesthesia care.

    Sent November 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 928 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties of commission, providing for pipeline siting review.

    Sent November 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 14 days

79 more
  • Senate Bill 930 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for pipeline emergency management information.

    Sent November 1, 2017 · Reported out after 174 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 931 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for pipeline safety valves.

    Sent November 1, 2017 · Reported out after 174 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 937 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for a prohibition on multiple electric meter installation in cities of the first class.

    Sent October 31, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 805 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for energy efficiency and conservation program.

    Sent October 19, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 920 · An Act amending Title 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in corporate powers, duties and safeguards, further providing for additional powers of certain public utility corporations.

    Sent October 19, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1594 · An Act amending the act of April 16, 1992 (P.L.155, No.28), known as the Assessors Certification Act, further providing for definitions and for duties of board; repealing provisions relating to qualifications; further providing for certification; providing for employees of political subdivisions; and further providing for disciplinary and correction measures and for unlawful practice.

    Sent September 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 892 · An Act amending the act of December 16, 1986 (P.L.1646, No.188), known as the Chiropractic Practice Act, in licensure and regulation, further providing for license required.

    Sent September 25, 2017 · Reported out after 22 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 895 · An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for the State Board of Medicine and for physician assistants.

    Sent September 25, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 896 · An Act amending the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, further providing for State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and for licenses, exemptions, nonresident practitioners, graduate students, biennial registration and continuing medical education.

    Sent September 25, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 477 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public improvements, utilities and services, providing for public notice and public meeting requirements.

    Sent September 15, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 882 · An Act amending the act of March 28, 1984 (P.L.150, No.28), known as the Automobile Lemon Law, further providing for title, for short title, for definitions, for disclosure, for repair obligations, for manufacturer's duty for refund or replacement, for presumption of a reasonable number of attempts, for itemized statement required, for civil cause of action, for informal dispute settlement procedure and for resale of returned motor vehicle.

    Sent September 15, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 845 · An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for prohibited acts and penalties.

    Sent September 11, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 835 · An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), known as the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, in definitions, further providing for definitions; in application of act and penalties, further providing for unlawful to conduct business without license or registration certificate, for criminal penalties and for exclusions; in powers and duties of the State Real Estate Commission in general, further providing for administration and enforcement; adding provisions relating to land agent registration certificates; and, in duties of licensees, further providing for prohibited acts.

    Sent August 29, 2017 · Reported out after 238 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 832 · An Act amending the act of April 16, 1992 (P.L.155, No.28), known as the Assessors Certification Act, further providing for definitions and for duties of board; repealing provisions relating to qualifications; further providing for certification; providing for employees of political subdivisions; and further providing for disciplinary and correction measures and for unlawful practice.

    Sent August 10, 2017 · Reported out after 306 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 834 · An Act relating to the practice of naturopathic medicine; providing for the issuance of licenses and the suspension and revocation of licenses; providing for penalties; and making a related repeal.

    Sent July 31, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1019 · An Act amending Title 9 (Burial Grounds) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to burial grounds, further providing for definitions; and providing for transfer of ownership of cemeteries and for reasonable access to burial grounds.

    Sent July 14, 2017 · Reported out after 95 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1563 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for duties of electric distribution companies.

    Sent July 14, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1094 · An Act amending the act of November 29, 2006 (P.L.1463, No.163), known as the Credit Reporting Agency Act, further providing for definitions and for security freeze; and providing for protected persons security freeze.

    Sent July 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1452 · An Act amending the act of June 19, 1931 (P.L.589, No.202), referred to as the Barbers' License Law, further providing for definitions.

    Sent July 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 808 · An Act amending the act of December 27, 1974 (P.L.995, No.326), known as the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act, further providing for exemptions and exceptions.

    Sent June 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1361 · An Act amending the act of July 10, 1990 (P.L.404, No.98), known as the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act, further providing for definitions and for State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers.

    Sent June 22, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 863 · An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), known as the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, in definitions, further providing for definitions; in qualifications and applications for licenses and registration certificates, further providing for qualifications for license; in duties of licensees, further providing for comparative market analysis disclosure and providing for broker price opinion; in Real Estate Recovery Fund, further providing for establishment of the fund; and making related repeals.

    Sent June 16, 2017 · Reported out after 284 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1106 · An Act amending the act of May 23, 1945 (P.L.913, No.367), known as the Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law, further providing for definitions, for continuing professional competency requirements and for exemption from licensure and registration.

    Sent June 16, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 758 · An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions and for applicability of act.

    Sent June 14, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 763 · An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, regulating the practice of lactation consultation and licensure of lactation consultants; and further providing for penalties.

    Sent June 14, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 764 · An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, providing for preliminary provisions, further providing for short title, for definitions, for State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, for powers and duties of board, for license to engage in business, for biennial renewal, for enforcement, for protest hearing decision within 120 days unless waived by the parties, for reimbursement for all parts and service required by the manufacturer or distributor and reimbursement audits, for vehicle recalls, for damage disclosure, for mediation and arbitration, for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors, for area of responsibility, for termination of franchises, for industry reorganization, for succession to franchise ownership, for manufacturer right of first refusal, for manufacturer or distributor repurchase of inventory and equipment, for reimbursement of rental costs for dealer facility, for grounds for disciplinary proceedings, for administrative liability of employer, copartnership, association or corporation, for reinstatement, for application for license, for refusal of license, for change of salesperson's license to indicate new employer, for termination of employment or business, for exemption from licensure and registration, for limitations on establishing or relocating dealers, for licensing cost, for penalties, for civil actions for violations, for fees, for disposition of fees and fines, for vehicle shows, off-premise sales and exhibitions, for recreational vehicle shows, recreational vehicle off-premise sales, recreational vehicle exhibitions and recreational vehicle rallies and for off-premise sales, shows, exhibitions or rallies on Sundays; providing for recreational vehicles and for miscellaneous provisions; further providing for savings provision, for repeals, expiration of terms of board members and for existing rules and regulations.

    Sent June 14, 2017 · Reported out after 153 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1490 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for rates to be just and reasonable; and providing for water and sewer authorities in cities of the second class.

    Sent June 12, 2017 · Reported out after 16 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 740 · An Act providing for rural telephone access and availability; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission relating to the Universal Service Fund.

    Sent June 5, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 711 · An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public safety, providing for limits on opioid prescriptions.

    Sent May 24, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 21 days

  • Senate Bill 727 · An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), known as the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, in duties of licensees, further providing for mandatory provisions of sales contract.

    Sent May 19, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 105 · An Act amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147), known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, further providing for definitions, for unlawful acts and penalties and for unwanted telephone solicitation calls prohibited.

    Sent May 15, 2017 · Reported out after 44 days · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 454 · An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, further providing for definitions; and providing for pharmacy technician and pharmacy technician trainee registration, qualifications and supervision.

    Sent May 15, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 689 · An Act amending the act of July 10, 1990 (P.L.404, No.98), known as the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act, further providing for definitions and for State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers.

    Sent May 15, 2017 · Reported out after 393 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 668 · An Act amending the act of June 6, 1980 (P.L.197, No.57), known as the Optometric Practice and Licensure Act, further providing for definitions and for approval of drugs; further providing for exemptions and exceptions and for violations and penalties; and providing for insurance billing codes.

    Sent May 4, 2017 · Reported out after 398 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 626 · An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, further providing for authority to administer injectable medications, biologicals and immunizations.

    Sent April 18, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 633 · An Act amending the act of August 14, 1963 (P.L.1059, No.459), referred to as the Cemetery and Funeral Merchandise Trust Fund Law, further providing for deposits into merchandise trust funds; providing for price and description reports; and further providing for funds held in trust, for payments from merchandise trust funds, for filing of financial reports and for penalty.

    Sent April 17, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 604 · An Act amending the act of December 22, 2011 (P.L.586, No.127), known as the Gas and Hazardous Liquids Pipelines Act, replacing the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission with the Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth; and providing for Federal delegation.

    Sent April 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 616 · An Act amending Title 9 (Burial Grounds) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for notice of burial benefits; and imposing a penalty.

    Sent April 13, 2017 · Reported out after 62 days · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 223 · An Act amending the act of December 14, 1982 (P.L.1227, No.281), known as the Architects Licensure Law, further providing for definitions, for powers of board and for issuance and renewal of certificates.

    Sent April 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 445 · An Act amending the act of July 9, 1987 (P.L.220, No.39), known as the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act, further providing for definitions, for reciprocity, for restriction on the use of title "licensed clinical social worker," for penalties and for unlawful practice; and repealing provisions related to appropriation.

    Sent April 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 539 · An Act amending the act of April 16, 1992 (P.L.155, No.28), known as the Assessors Certification Act, repealing provisions relating to nonapplicability; and providing for certification.

    Sent April 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 548 · An Act amending the act of July 2, 1993 (P.L.345, No.48), entitled "An act empowering the General Counsel or his designee to issue subpoenas for certain licensing board activities; providing for hearing examiners in the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs; providing additional powers to the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs; and further providing for civil penalties and license suspension," further providing for hearing examiners.

    Sent April 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 579 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in alternative form of regulation of telecommunications services, providing for voluntary suspension of service.

    Sent April 5, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 562 · An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in prescribing opioids, further providing for definitions, for prohibition and for procedure.

    Sent March 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 530 · An Act amending the act of July 9, 1987 (P.L.220, No.39), known as the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act, further providing for definitions, for qualifications for license, for reciprocity, for restriction on the use of title "licensed clinical social worker," for restrictions on the use of title "Licensed Professional Counselor," for penalties and for unlawful practice; and repealing provisions related to appropriation.

    Sent March 24, 2017 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 531 · An Act amending the act of July 9, 1987 (P.L.220, No.39), known as the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act, further providing for definitions, for qualifications for license, for reciprocity, for penalties and for unlawful practice and repealing provisions relating to appropriation.

    Sent March 24, 2017 · Reported out after 25 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 542 · An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, further defining unlawful acts concerning emergency prescriptions.

    Sent March 24, 2017 · Reported out after 82 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 518 · An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, providing for delegation of functions necessary for the support of nursing services.

    Sent March 16, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 485 · An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for management of cosmetology salons, for requirements of a school of cosmetology, for practice in licensed salons only and for booth rental prohibited; providing for criminal background information; further providing for powers and duties of board; and providing for variances.

    Sent March 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 488 · An Act providing for rural natural gas and hazardous liquids pipelines and for powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission; and imposing civil penalties and assessments.

    Sent March 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 472 · An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in prescribing opioids to minors, providing for prescribing opioids to individuals and further providing for definitions, for prohibition and for procedure.

    Sent March 2, 2017 · Reported out after 104 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 451 · An Act amending the act of December 10, 1974 (P.L.852, No.287), referred to as the Underground Utility Line Protection Law, requiring the use of steel products made in the United States.

    Sent February 28, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 458 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in contract carrier by motor vehicle and broker, further providing for declaration of policy and definitions; and, in violations and penalties, further providing for unauthorized operation by carriers and brokers.

    Sent February 28, 2017 · Reported out after 49 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 418 · An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, further providing for definitions; and providing for pharmacy technician and pharmacy technician trainee registration, qualifications and supervision.

    Sent February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 422 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in contract carrier by motor vehicle and broker, further providing for declaration of policy and definitions and for regulation and classification of contract carrier and broker.

    Sent February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 432 · An Act amending the act of December 14, 1982 (P.L.1227, No.281), known as the Architects Licensure Law, further providing for definitions, for powers of board and for issuance and renewal of certificates.

    Sent February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 441 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for duties of electric distribution companies.

    Sent February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 442 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for duties of electric distribution companies.

    Sent February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 443 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for duties of electric distribution companies.

    Sent February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 384 · An Act amending the act of April 16, 1992 (P.L.155, No.28), known as the Assessors Certification Act, repealing provisions relating to nonapplicability; and providing for assessors in counties of the first class.

    Sent February 16, 2017 · Reported out after 243 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 25 · An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for definitions, for State Board of Nursing, for dietitian-nutritionist license required, for temporary practice permit, for graduates of schools of other states, territories or Dominion of Canada, for certified registered nurse practitioners, for scope of practice for certified registered nurse practitioners, for prescriptive authority for certified registered nurse practitioners, for Drug Review Committee and for professional liability; and providing for the expiration of the State Board of Nursing's power to license certified registered nurse practitioners.

    Sent February 15, 2017 · Reported out after 62 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 354 · An Act amending the act of July 2, 1993 (P.L.345, No.48), entitled "An act empowering the General Counsel or his designee to issue subpoenas for certain licensing board activities; providing for hearing examiners in the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs; providing additional powers to the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs; and further providing for civil penalties and license suspension," further providing for definitions; providing for reporting of sanctions and criminal proceedings and for suspension; and further providing for civil penalties.

    Sent February 15, 2017 · Reported out after 62 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 367 · An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, further providing for grounds for disciplinary proceedings and for off-premise sales, shows, exhibitions or rallies on Sundays.

    Sent February 15, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 375 · An Act amending Titles 53 (Municipalities Generally) and 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation network companies, further providing for insurance requirements; in transportation network service, further providing for service standards, providing for gross receipts annual assessment, establishing the Second Class City Transportation Capital Improvement Fund, providing for additional gross receipts annual assessment and further providing for fines and penalties.

    Sent February 15, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 297 · An Act amending the act of October 17, 2008 (P.L.1645, No.132), known as the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, further providing for definitions, for registration of contractors, for home improvement fraud and for prohibited acts.

    Sent February 6, 2017 · Reported out after 2 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 92 · An Act amending the act of November 24, 1976 (P.L.1176, No.261), known as the Manufactured Home Community Rights Act, further providing for disclosure of fees.

    Sent January 31, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 274 · An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, providing for the definition of "certified registered nurse anesthetist"; further providing for registered nurse, clinical nurse specialist, use of title "C.N.S." and credentials and fraud; and providing for certified registered nurse anesthetist and qualifications.

    Sent January 31, 2017 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 256 · An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for definitions and for sanitary rules.

    Sent January 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 242 · An Act amending the act of December 10, 1974 (P.L.852, No.287), referred to as the Underground Utility Line Protection Law, further providing for title and for definitions; providing for lawful start date; further providing for duties of facility owners, for duties of the One Call System, for duties of other parties, for duties of excavators, for duties of designers, for duties of project owners, for audits and for penalties; providing for enforcement, for damage prevention committee and for compliance; and further providing for One Call System authority and for expiration.

    Sent January 26, 2017 · Reported out after 82 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 122 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions.

    Sent January 20, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 159 · An Act amending the act of October 17, 2008 (P.L.1645, No.132), known as the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, further providing for procedures for registration as a contractor.

    Sent January 20, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 82 · An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in residential real property, repealing provisions relating to home inspections; providing for home inspections; establishing the Pennsylvania Board of Home Inspectors; providing for licensure of home inspectors and for disciplinary proceedings by the Pennsylvania Board of Home Inspectors; and making an appropriation.

    Sent January 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 84 · An Act providing for restroom access for certain customers of retail establishments and for a penalty.

    Sent January 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 94 · An Act amending the act of March 28, 1984 (P.L.150, No.28), known as the Automobile Lemon Law, further providing for presumption of a reasonable number of attempts.

    Sent January 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 97 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions and for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions.

    Sent January 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 109 · An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions and for State Board of Medicine; and providing for recreational therapists.

    Sent January 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 44 · An Act prohibiting mental health professionals from engaging in sexual orientation change efforts with an individual under 18 years of age.

    Sent January 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 54 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for dog purchaser protection.

    Sent January 12, 2017 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 75 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further defining "unfair or deceptive acts or practices"; and further providing for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions.

    Sent January 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days