Committees · 2019–2020 Regular Session
Labor & Industry
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
JAMES A. COX JR.Chair
Republican · 129th District
RYAN E. MACKENZIEVice Chair
Republican · 134th District
PATRICK J. HARKINSDemocratic Chair
Democrat · 1st District
Democrat · 192nd District
MARIA P. DONATUCCIDemocratic Vice Chair
Democrat · 185th District
Republican · 66th District
Republican · 193rd District
Republican · 199th District
Republican · 80th District
Republican · 81st District
Republican · 92nd District
Republican · 169th District
Leanne KruegerDemocratic Secretary
Democrat · 161st District
DAVID M. MALONEY SR.Secretary
Republican · 130th District
Democrat · 133rd District
Democrat · 42nd District
Republican · 30th District
Democrat · 119th District
Democrat · 174th District
Republican · 57th District
Republican · 39th District
Democrat · 20th District
Republican · 85th District
Republican · 90th District
Democrat · 50th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2019–2020 Regular Session.
Bills sent175
4% of the bills the House of Representatives sent to committees
Reported out9%
15 of 175; 2 moved on without a report, 158 stopped in committee
Time in committee52 days
most between 21 and 82 days
Amendments offered10
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2025–2026 is so far.
2025–2026139 bills
reported 26% · typically 35 days, most 13–55 · 11 amendments · 26 members
2023–2024157 bills
reported 22% · typically 24 days, most 7–60 · 18 amendments · 25 members
2021–2022198 bills
reported 15% · typically 72 days, most 29–192 · 15 amendments · 25 members
2019–2020175 bills
reported 9% · typically 52 days, most 21–82 · 10 amendments · 25 members
2017–2018136 bills
reported 19% · typically 78 days, most 14–128 · 16 amendments · 27 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2019–2020 Regular Session, newest first.
175 bills
House Bill 2902 · 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 gratuities; further providing for enforcement and rules and regulations, for penalties and for civil actions; repealing provisions relating to preemption; and providing for taxpayer savings and reinvestment.
Sent November 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2953 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in emergency COVID-19 response, establishing the COVID-19 Hazard Pay Grant Program.
Sent October 26, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1992 · 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 rules of procedure.
Sent October 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2946 · An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in miscellaneous provisions relating to institutions of higher education, further providing for special provisions applicable to 2020-2021 school year.
Sent October 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2931 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in emergency COVID-19 response, establishing the COVID-19 Nonprofit Hazard Pay Grant Program.
Sent October 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2918 · 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.
Sent October 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2914 · 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.
Sent October 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2910 · An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, further providing for pandemic of 2020.
Sent October 6, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2887 · An Act providing for a meal or rest period for employees after working a specified number of hours.
Sent September 23, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2889 · An Act prohibiting certain employee name tags; and providing for penalties.
Sent September 23, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2852 · An Act amending the act of June 24, 1968 (P.L.237, No.111), referred to as the Policemen and Firemen Collective Bargaining Act, providing for public notice, further providing for board of arbitration, powers and procedures regarding arbitration and for determination of board of arbitration, providing for issues excluded from collective bargaining and arbitration and further providing for costs and expenses.
Sent September 9, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2849 · 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 qualifications required to secure compensation.
Sent September 1, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2820 · 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 rate and amount of compensation.
Sent August 28, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2828 · An Act prohibiting employers from using consumer reporting under certain circumstances; and providing for enforcement.
Sent August 28, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2831 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth agency fees, further providing for Department of Labor and Industry to collect fees.
Sent August 28, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2763 · 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 industry clusters.
Sent August 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2766 · 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 compensation during quarantine or isolation.
Sent August 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2748 · 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 August 6, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2721 · 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 and repealing provisions related to preemption.
Sent July 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2728 · An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, providing for hazard pay.
Sent July 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
155 more
House Bill 2729 · 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 emergency provisions related to COVID-19, providing for exemptions.
Sent July 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2731 · An Act providing for the right of an employee or prospective employee to refuse to participate in an invasive medical test or vaccination required by an employer.
Sent July 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2777 · An Act providing for mandatory public health emergency leave for employees, for use of public health emergency leave, for duties of Department of Labor and Industry and for exercise of rights protected and retaliation prohibited; and establishing the Public Health Emergency Leave Tax Credit Program.
Sent July 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2708 · 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 emergency provisions related to COVID-19, further providing for relief from charges.
Sent July 22, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2688 · An Act requiring notification of employees, the Department of Labor and Industry and municipalities when mass layoffs and business closings occur; and providing for civil penalties and for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry.
Sent July 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2694 · An Act imposing duties on employers for the health and safety of employees relating to limiting exposure to COVID-19; and providing for right to bring own personal protective equipment, for notification of illness in the workplace, for whistleblower protection and for enforcement.
Sent July 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2698 · An Act amending the act of June 24, 1976 (P.L.424, No.101), referred to as the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act, further providing for death benefits relating to COVID-19 and for definitions.
Sent July 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2659 · 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; and repealing provisions relating to preemption.
Sent July 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2485 · An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in interpretation and definitions, further providing for the definition of occupational disease.
Sent July 1, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2486 · An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in interpretation and definitions, further providing for the definition of occupational disease.
Sent July 1, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2640 · An Act establishing the Direct Care Worker Wage Advisory Board and providing for its powers and duties; and providing for minimum wage for direct care workers and for a direct care worker registry.
Sent June 29, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2641 · An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in exemptions, applicability and penalties, further providing for exemptions.
Sent June 29, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2642 · An Act relating to transfers of operations, terminations of operations, mass layoffs and changes in control.
Sent June 29, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2602 · An Act amending the act of June 24, 1968 (P.L.237, No.111), referred to as the Policemen and Firemen Collective Bargaining Act, further providing for right to collectively bargain.
Sent June 23, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2622 · 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 penalty provisions, providing for temporary recovery and recoupment of compensation.
Sent June 23, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2594 · An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in real estate foreclosure, providing for building permit information following sheriff's sale.
Sent June 15, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2557 · 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 emergency provisions related to COVID-19, providing for grounds for refusal of suitable work or voluntarily quitting work.
Sent May 28, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 594 · An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in health and safety, further providing for certification of safety committee.
Sent May 28, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2495 · An Act providing for COVID-19 large employer emergency paid sick leave.
Sent May 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2464 · An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, consolidating Chapter 29 of the act of June 29, 1996 (P.L.434, No.67), known as the Job Enhancement Act; making a related repeal; and making an editorial change.
Sent April 29, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 935 · An Act amending the act of April 27, 1927 (P.L.465, No.299), referred to as the Fire and Panic Act, further providing for standards for Class VI buildings.
Sent April 29, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2424 · 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 receipt of personal identification number.
Sent April 21, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2391 · An Act establishing public health emergency leave.
Sent April 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2393 · An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, providing for emergency unemployment compensation assistance.
Sent April 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2396 · An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, providing for work-related hazardous duty.
Sent April 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2399 · 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 April 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2362 · An Act amending the act of April 23, 1956 (1955 P.L.1510, No.500), entitled "An act providing for the prevention and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases including venereal diseases, fixing responsibility for disease prevention and control, requiring reports of diseases, and authorizing treatment of venereal diseases, and providing for premarital and prenatal blood tests; amending, revising and consolidating the laws relating thereto; and repealing certain acts," providing for effect on employment.
Sent March 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2366 · An Act prohibiting enforcement of covenants not to compete in broadcast employment agreements.
Sent March 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2289 · An Act amending the act of June 1, 1937 (P.L.1168, No.294), known as the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Act, further providing for definitions; providing for notice and regulations; further providing for unfair labor practices and for representatives and elections; providing for initial collective bargaining agreement; and further providing for prevention of unfair labor practices and for penalties.
Sent February 18, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2276 · An Act providing for requirements for sampling and initial curing of concrete samples on commercial construction projects.
Sent February 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 439 · 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 and for definitions.
Sent February 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 439 · 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 and for definitions.
Sent February 5, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 0 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 94 · 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 February 4, 2020 · Reported out after 238 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2243 · An Act amending the act of October 13, 2010 (P.L.506, No.72), known as the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, further providing for improper classification of employees, for administrative penalties, for stop-work orders, for certain agreement prohibited and for use of penalty funds.
Sent January 22, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2228 · An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection from abuse, further providing for definitions and for commencement of proceedings.
Sent January 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2231 · An Act amending the act of December 18, 2001 (P.L.949, No.114), known as the Workforce Development Act, in Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board, providing for funding prohibition and performance metrics.
Sent January 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2215 · An Act providing for criteria for independent contractors in the application-based service industry and for the powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry and the Secretary of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2188 · An Act providing for support service providers, grants and funding; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry.
Sent January 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1863 · An Act amending Title 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for eligibility for receipt of State resources.
Sent December 2, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1864 · An Act amending Title 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for eligibility for receipt of State resources.
Sent December 2, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1865 · 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 qualifications required to secure compensation and for ineligibility for compensation.
Sent December 2, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1866 · An Act providing for the right to organize and for collective bargaining rights for farm laborers.
Sent December 2, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2097 · An Act amending the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L.84, No.16), known as the Medical Marijuana Act, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for protections for patients and caregivers.
Sent December 2, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 79 · 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 Federal compliance; and further providing for minimum wages and for exemptions.
Sent November 22, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2057 · 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 compensation in case of death.
Sent November 19, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2024 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1959 (P.L.1913, No.694), known as the Equal Pay Law, providing for pay ranges.
Sent November 14, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2032 · 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.
Sent November 14, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2041 · An Act repealing the act of July 14, 1961 (P.L.604, No.304), entitled "An act relating to apprenticeship and training; creating a State Apprenticeship and Training Council in the Department of Labor and Industry to formulate an apprenticeship and training policy and program, and defining its powers and duties and providing for administration."
Sent November 14, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1908 · 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 adoption by regulations.
Sent October 11, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1878 · An Act providing for parental leave for school-related activities.
Sent September 26, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1846 · 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 September 23, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1840 · An Act amending the act of July 14, 1961 (P.L.604, No.304), known as The Apprenticeship and Training Act, providing for review.
Sent September 19, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1830 · An Act repealing the act of July 1, 1978 (P.L.584, No.109), entitled "An act establishing an agency to create the linkage necessary for the planning of an economic development system for Pennsylvania, and making an appropriation."
Sent September 18, 2019 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1833 · An Act repealing the act of May 18, 1937 (P.L.665, No.176), known as the Industrial Homework Law; and repealing a related provision of Title 42.
Sent September 18, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1784 · 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, in Uninsured Employers Guaranty Fund, further providing for claims.
Sent August 30, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1739 · An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program and the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.
Sent August 16, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1746 · 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 August 16, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1693 · An Act providing for legal protections from abusive work environments and for remedies.
Sent June 27, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1679 · An Act authorizing the State Workers' Insurance Board to make available health insurance policies for purchase by the general public; providing for premiums; and authorizing a loan from the State Workers' Insurance Fund.
Sent June 26, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 118 · 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 June 19, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1646 · An Act amending the act of May 1, 1913 (P.L.155, No.104), referred to as the Separations Act, increasing the minimum bid requirement; and providing for evasion of requirements.
Sent June 18, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1546 · An Act providing for violence prevention committees in health care facilities, for duties of committees, for workplace violence reporting requirements and for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing fines and administrative penalties.
Sent June 3, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1548 · An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in civil service reform, providing for excepted service hiring and promotion authority; and imposing duties on the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Sent June 3, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1537 · 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 records of and reports by employers; in contributions by employers and employees, further providing for contributions by employees; in compensation, further providing for qualifications required to secure compensation and for rate and amount of compensation; 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; and, in shared-work program, further providing for participating employer responsibilities.
Sent May 30, 2019 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1513 · An Act amending the act of October 25, 2012 (P.L.1618, No.197), known as the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Notification Act, further providing for required posting.
Sent May 29, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1522 · An Act amending the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L.1209, No.151), known as the Child Labor Act, further providing for minors serving in volunteer emergency service organizations.
Sent May 29, 2019 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1501 · 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 May 22, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1435 · An Act providing for family and medical leave for eligible employees.
Sent May 8, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1436 · An Act providing for fair workweek employment standards and for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.
Sent May 8, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 453 · 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 May 8, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1417 · An Act promoting women's health and economic security by eliminating discrimination and ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition.
Sent May 6, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 809 · An Act providing for implementation of workplace violence policies and workplace violence prevention measures by employers and for civil action.
Sent April 30, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 809 · An Act providing for implementation of workplace violence policies and workplace violence prevention measures by employers and for civil action.
Sent April 30, 2019 · Moved on without a report after 0 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1025 · 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 29, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1027 · 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 powers and duties of the commission; providing for policies and procedures; and establishing the Human Relations Training Fund.
Sent April 29, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1040 · 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 powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission; providing for training; and establishing the Human Relations Training Fund.
Sent April 29, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1336 · An Act amending the act of December 18, 2001 (P.L.949, No.114), known as the Workforce Development Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for declaration of policy and for definitions and providing for lead State agency; in board, further providing for establishment, for membership, for plan, functions and responsibilities and for State performance management system; in local workforce investment areas and boards, further providing for plan, functions and responsibilities and for local performance measures; and making editorial changes.
Sent April 26, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1337 · An Act amending the act of June 27, 1996 (P.L.403, No.58), known as the Community and Economic Development Enhancement Act, in transfers of functions, transferring functions, duties and entities to the Department of Community and Economic Development; in restructuring of certain administrative entities, providing for State Apprenticeship and Training Council; in restructuring of certain memberships and participation, providing for membership on the State Apprenticeship and Training Council; and, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for recodification of regulations, for implementation and for performance audit; and making related repeals.
Sent April 26, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1297 · An Act amending the act of October 13, 2010 (P.L.506, No.72), known as the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, further providing for independent contractors.
Sent April 25, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1177 · An Act providing for workplace accommodations for nursing mothers.
Sent April 10, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1178 · 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 April 10, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1170 · An Act prohibiting the employment of unauthorized employees; requiring construction industry employers to verify the Social Security numbers of employees; and imposing penalties.
Sent April 9, 2019 · Reported out after 56 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1234 · 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 definitions of "injury," "personal injury" and "injury arising in the course of his employment," providing for diseases with long latency periods between occupational exposure and manifestation of the disease and further providing for liability.
Sent April 9, 2019 · Reported out after 203 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 715 · An Act amending the act of October 13, 2010 (P.L.506, No.72), known as the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, further providing for independent contractors.
Sent April 5, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 716 · 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, providing for joint task force on misclassification of employees.
Sent April 5, 2019 · Reported out after 60 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 717 · An Act amending the act of October 13, 2010 (P.L.506, No.72), known as the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, further providing for administrative penalties, for stop-work orders, for certain agreement prohibited and for use of penalty funds.
Sent April 5, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 718 · An Act amending the act of October 13, 2010 (P.L.506, No.72), known as the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, further providing for improper classification of employees.
Sent April 5, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 877 · 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 April 5, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1082 · An Act providing for workplace health and safety standards for public employees; providing 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, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 389 days
House Bill 850 · 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 April 2, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 998 · An Act providing for mandatory Statewide employer-paid sick leave for employees and for civil penalties and remedies.
Sent April 2, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1029 · 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, providing for diaper changing stations in public facilities.
Sent April 2, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 933 · An Act providing for family and medical leave for eligible employees.
Sent March 25, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1215 · 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 gratuities; further providing for enforcement and rules and regulations, for penalties and for civil actions; repealing provisions relating to preemption; and providing for taxpayer savings and reinvestment.
Sent March 25, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 898 · 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 March 20, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 901 · An Act amending the act of July 23, 1970 (P.L.563, No.195), known as the Public Employe Relations Act, in scope of bargaining, further providing for proper subjects of collective bargaining.
Sent March 20, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 870 · An Act amending the act of July 23, 1970 (P.L.563, No.195), known as the Public Employe Relations Act, in representation, further providing for exclusivity and providing for separate bargaining.
Sent March 18, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 871 · An Act amending the act of July 23, 1970 (P.L.563, No.195), known as the Public Employe Relations Act, providing for employee rights, for Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board and for collective bargaining agreement.
Sent March 18, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 819 · An Act providing for the establishment of response teams relating to certain well operations and for the powers and duties of the Secretary of Labor and Industry.
Sent March 14, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 832 · 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 March 14, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 846 · An Act amending the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L.1209, No.151), known as the Child Labor Act, further providing for employment of minors in a performance.
Sent March 14, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 849 · An Act providing for nondisclosure agreements relating to sexual harassment.
Sent March 14, 2019 · Reported out after 82 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 785 · An Act amending the act of July 23, 1970 (P.L.563, No.195), known as the Public Employe Relations Act, further providing for definitions; in employee rights, providing for payments to employee organizations; and making related repeals.
Sent March 11, 2019 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 755 · An Act providing for workplace sexual harassment policies, for prevention measures by employers and for duties of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.
Sent March 8, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 760 · 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 March 8, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 761 · 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 March 8, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 766 · An Act amending the act of July 23, 1970 (P.L.563, No.195), known as the Public Employe Relations Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in employee rights, providing for payments to employee organizations; in scope of bargaining, providing for collection of payments from nonmembers; and making related repeals.
Sent March 8, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 687 · An Act providing for the protection of a temporary employee's right to know and ensuring fairness in the job marketplace.
Sent March 5, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 576 · 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 grant program, for grant program operation, for interdepartmental cooperation and for industry and labor market research.
Sent February 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 579 · An Act amending the act of December 18, 1984 (P.L.1004, No.204), entitled "An act extending benefits to police chiefs or heads of police departments of political subdivisions of the Commonwealth who have been removed from bargaining units by the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board," providing for fire officers.
Sent February 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 581 · 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 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 613 · 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 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 614 · 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 and for specifications; and providing for protection of workmen.
Sent February 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 620 · 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 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 621 · 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 February 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 622 · An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, providing for registration of status as independent contractor.
Sent February 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 623 · 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 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 624 · 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; and, in employee rights, providing for notice of right to resign membership.
Sent February 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 625 · 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 February 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 425 · An Act providing for school-to-work programs; establishing the CareerBound program; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Labor and Industry.
Sent February 20, 2019 · Reported out after 21 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 559 · 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 20, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 560 · 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 20, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 563 · An Act prohibiting certain covenants not to compete; conferring powers and duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.
Sent February 20, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 367 · An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school district financial recovery, providing for exemption from prevailing wage laws.
Sent February 12, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 477 · 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 the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review.
Sent February 12, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 478 · 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 recertification.
Sent February 12, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 479 · An Act amending the act of December 8, 1959 (P.L.1718, No.632), entitled "An act providing for the payment of the salary, medical and hospital expenses of employes of State penal and correctional institutions, State mental hospitals, Youth Development Centers, County Boards of Assistance, and under certain conditions other employes of the Department of Public Welfare, who are injured in the performance of their duties; and providing benefit to their widows and dependents in certain cases," further providing for a limitation on salary payments to employees.
Sent February 12, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 491 · 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 reasonable accommodations.
Sent February 12, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 501 · An Act amending the act of December 18, 2001 (P.L.949, No.114), known as the Workforce Development Act, in board, providing for local program accountability.
Sent February 12, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 506 · An Act amending the act of July 23, 1970 (P.L.563, No.195), known as the Public Employe Relations Act, in employee rights, providing for conditions of a collective bargaining agreement; and, in scope of bargaining, further providing for maintenance of membership.
Sent February 12, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 422 · 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 February 11, 2019 · Reported out after 42 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 442 · 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."
Sent February 11, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 443 · 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 February 11, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 379 · 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 February 6, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 392 · 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 commission.
Sent February 6, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 405 · 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; and further providing for exemptions.
Sent February 6, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 373 · An Act providing for public notice and access requirements for public works projects labor agreements.
Sent February 5, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 319 · 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; providing for referendum for prevailing wage rates, for subsequent public referenda and for election interference prohibited; and repealing related provisions of the Public School Code of 1949.
Sent February 1, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 323 · An Act amending the act of August 15, 1961 (P.L.987, No.442), known as the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, excluding political subdivisions from the act; and authorizing optional prevailing wage ordinances.
Sent February 1, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 331 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preemptions, providing for employer mandates by municipalities.
Sent February 1, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 349 · 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 February 1, 2019 · Reported out after 52 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 280 · 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 January 30, 2019 · Reported out after 42 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 250 · An Act providing for transparency in public employment collective bargaining.
Sent January 29, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 272 · An Act requiring certain establishments to train staff on the Heimlich maneuver techniques and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry.
Sent January 29, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 68 · 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 benefit notification by employers, in contributions by employers and employees, further providing for relief from charges; and providing for emergency provisions related to COVID-19.
Sent January 28, 2019 · Reported out after 78 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 83 · An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in Uninsured Employers Guaranty Fund, further providing for claim petition.
Sent January 28, 2019 · Reported out after 127 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 85 · 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 compensable injuries, subrogation and proration.
Sent January 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 104 · 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 January 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 117 · 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, providing for changing stations in places of public accommodation.
Sent January 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 166 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1959 (P.L.1913, No.694), known as the Equal Pay Law, further providing for definitions and for wage rates; providing for additional violations; further providing for collection of unpaid wages and for penalties; and establishing the Equal Pay Commission.
Sent January 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 169 · An Act providing for paid sick leave for certain employees, for duties of the Department of Labor and Industry and for enforcement; and imposing a civil penalty.
Sent January 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 170 · 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 collection of unpaid wages and for penalties.
Sent January 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 171 · An Act prohibiting enforcement of covenants not to compete in employment agreements.
Sent January 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 173 · An Act amending the act of October 13, 2010 (P.L.506, No.72), known as the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, further providing for improper classification of employees and for criminal penalties.
Sent January 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 184 · 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 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days