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Committees · 2019–2020 Regular Session

Law & Justice

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

Other sessions: 2025–2026 · 2023–2024 · 2021–2022 · 2017–2018

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 2019–2020 Regular Session.

  • Bills sent61

    3% of the bills the Senate sent to committees

  • Reported out25%

    15 of 61; 46 stopped in committee

  • Time in committee57 days

    most between 4 and 199 days

  • Amendments offered9

    committee amendments

In every session

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

  • 2025–202644 bills

    reported 30% · typically 97 days, most 82–132 · 4 amendments · 10 members

  • 2023–202451 bills

    reported 45% · typically 78 days, most 19–164 · 5 amendments · 10 members

  • 2021–202248 bills

    reported 40% · typically 19 days, most 8–169 · 10 amendments · 10 members

  • 2019–202061 bills

    reported 25% · typically 57 days, most 4–199 · 9 amendments · 10 members

  • 2017–201837 bills

    reported 19% · too few to say · 3 amendments · 11 members

Bills it was sent

Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2019–2020 Regular Session, newest first.

61 bills

  • Senate Bill 1370 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in licenses and regulations, liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for malt and brewed beverages manufacturers' distributors' and importing distributors' licenses, for unlawful acts relative to liquor, alcohol and liquor licensees and for unlawful acts relative to malt or brewed beverages and licensees.

    Sent November 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1346 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, providing for limited distributor license.

    Sent October 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1299 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, providing for COVID-19 mitigation.

    Sent September 18, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1300 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for licensed places may be closed during period of emergency.

    Sent September 18, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1301 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, providing for temporary waiver of surcharge and fees.

    Sent September 18, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1302 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, providing for COVID-19 mitigation.

    Sent September 18, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1308 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in Pennsylvania liquor stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania liquor stores; and, in licenses and regulations and liquor and alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for licensed places may be closed during period of emergency.

    Sent September 18, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1020 · An Act providing for the adoption of a Statewide model policy related to the prevention of excessive force by law enforcement officers and school security personnel.

    Sent September 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1202 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to area government and intergovernmental cooperation, providing for civilian police oversight boards.

    Sent July 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1208 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to government and administration, providing for law enforcement review boards.

    Sent July 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1841 · An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for law enforcement background investigations, for duties of the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission, law enforcement agencies and employers and for immunity from liability and violations.

    Sent June 24, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1910 · An Act amending Titles 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) , 44 (Law and Justice) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in selection and retention of judicial officers, further providing for continuing education credit; in other officers, providing for mental health evaluations; and, in employees, further providing for powers and duties of commission.

    Sent June 24, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1205 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, providing for use of force and deadly force model policy for law enforcement agencies.

    Sent June 22, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 1207 · An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for limitations on excess property procurement by local law enforcement agencies.

    Sent June 22, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1178 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores.

    Sent June 4, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1184 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for authority to issue liquor licenses to hotels, restaurants and clubs, for sales by liquor licensees and restrictions, for sale of malt or brewed beverages by liquor licensees, for retail dispensers' restrictions on purchases and sales, for unlawful acts relative to malt or brewed beverages and licensees and for premises to be vacated by patrons.

    Sent June 4, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1175 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations, liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for performing arts facility license.

    Sent May 28, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1176 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for sale of malt or brewed beverages by liquor licensees, for wine expanded permits and for retail dispensers' restrictions on purchases and sales.

    Sent May 28, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 2506 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, providing for establishment outdoor space operation.

    Sent May 26, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 2513 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, providing for establishment operation.

    Sent May 26, 2020 · Reported out after 105 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

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  • Senate Bill 1155 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, providing for establishment outdoor space operation.

    Sent May 26, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1156 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, providing for establishment indoor space operation.

    Sent May 26, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 327 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in licenses and regulations, liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, providing for prepared beverages and mixed drinks for off-premises consumption during disaster emergency and reenacting provisions relating to local option.

    Sent May 6, 2020 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1092 · An Act imposing a duty on the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study relating to effects of certain areas of criminal law enforcement on budget of the Pennsylvania State Police.

    Sent March 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1067 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for wine and spirits auction permits.

    Sent March 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 984 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, providing for administration of Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network by Pennsylvania State Police.

    Sent January 23, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 977 · An Act amending the act of November 24, 2004 (P.L.1270, No.153), referred to as the Pennsylvania Amber Alert System Law, establishing the Pennsylvania Silver Alert System; and further providing for immunity.

    Sent December 18, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 944 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, further providing for definitions and providing for police officer training on hate-based intimidation.

    Sent November 18, 2019 · Stopped in committee

  • House Bill 1617 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in general provisions applying to both liquor and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for interlocking business prohibited, for brand registration, for limiting number of retail licenses to be issued in each county and for unlawful acts relative to liquor, malt and brewed beverages and licensees.

    Sent October 31, 2019 · Reported out after 340 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1886 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for surrender of club licenses for benefit of licensees and for surrender of restaurant, eating place retail dispenser, hotel, importing distributor and distributor license for benefit of licensee.

    Sent October 31, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1048 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations for liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for issuance, transfer or extension of hotel, restaurant and club liquor licenses, for sale of malt or brewed beverages by liquor licensees, for wine expanded permits, for malt and brewed beverages manufacturers', distributors' and importing distributors' licenses, for malt and brewed beverages retail licenses, for retail dispensers' restrictions on purchases and sales and for renewal of licenses and temporary provisions for licensees in armed service.

    Sent October 25, 2019 · Reported out after 199 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1542 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in licenses and regulations relating to liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for special occasion permits and for wine and spirits auction permits.

    Sent October 25, 2019 · Reported out after 24 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1589 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in licenses and regulations, liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for sales by liquor licensees, restrictions, for public venue license and for performing acts facility license.

    Sent October 25, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 916 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, providing for spirits expanded permits.

    Sent October 24, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 896 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations for liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for license auction.

    Sent October 15, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 880 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, providing for spirit expanded permits.

    Sent October 7, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 846 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for performing arts facility license.

    Sent September 3, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 815 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for the definition of "eligible entity."

    Sent August 7, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1549 · An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for definitions and for imposition of tax; and, in special taxing authority, further providing for special taxing authority.

    Sent June 26, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1524 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in licenses and regulations, liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for limiting number of retail licenses to be issued in each county and for licenses not assignable and transfers.

    Sent June 14, 2019 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 734 · An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the Pennsylvania Amber Alert System, the Missing Endangered Person Advisory System (MEPAS) and the Pennsylvania Green Alert System and for duties of the Pennsylvania State Police; assessing costs; providing for immunity and penalties; and making a related repeal.

    Sent June 10, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 741 · An Act imposing a fee on municipalities for services provided by the Pennsylvania State Police; and providing for allocation of funds and for penalties.

    Sent June 10, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 728 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations relating to liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, providing for deed restrictions.

    Sent June 7, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 719 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for local option.

    Sent June 6, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 423 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in general provisions applying to both liquor and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for local option.

    Sent May 17, 2019 · Reported out after 32 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 561 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for unlawful acts relative to liquor, malt and brewed beverages and licensees.

    Sent April 22, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 763 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for authority to issue liquor licenses to hotels, restaurants and clubs, for sales by liquor licensees and restrictions, for sale of malt or brewed beverages by liquor licensees, for interlocking business prohibited, for retail dispensers' restrictions on purchases and sales, for unlawful acts relative to malt or brewed beverages and licensees, for unlawful acts relative to liquor, malt and brewed beverages and licensees and for premises to be vacated by patrons.

    Sent April 22, 2019 · Reported out after 532 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 947 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in licenses and regulations, liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for sales and liquor licensees and restrictions, for performing arts facility license, for limiting number of retail licenses to be issued in each county, for licenses not assignable and transfers and for hours of operation relative to manufacturers, importing distributors and distributors; and, in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for distilleries.

    Sent April 22, 2019 · Reported out after 57 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 548 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, further providing for general powers of board and for specific subjects on which board may adopt regulations; and providing for Pennsylvania retail franchise stores.

    Sent April 16, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 544 · An Act amending the act of November 24, 2004 (P.L.1270, No.153), referred to as the Pennsylvania Amber Alert System Law, establishing the Pennsylvania Blue Alert System for the protection of the public and the apprehension of a person of immediate threat.

    Sent April 10, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 131 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for wine and spirits auction permits, for malt and brewed beverages manufacturers', distributors' and importing distributors' licenses, for breweries and for rights of municipalities preserved; in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for limited wineries, for distilleries and for records to be kept; in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for construction and applicability; and abrogating regulations.

    Sent March 28, 2019 · Reported out after 82 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 325 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, establishing the Pennsylvania Distilled Spirits Industry Promotion Board.

    Sent March 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 472 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for Municipal Police Enhancement Consolidation Grant Program and establishing the Municipal Police Enhancement Consolidation Grant Program Fund.

    Sent March 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 482 · An Act amending Titles 53 (Municipalities Generally) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, providing for the Municipal Police Recruitment and Retention Program and establishing the Municipal Police Recruitment and Retention Program Fund; and, in penalties and disposition of fines, providing for law enforcement enhancement surcharge.

    Sent March 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 458 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, further providing for powers and duties of commission and providing for certified police officer database.

    Sent March 21, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 459 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, providing for use of force recordkeeping and reporting for law enforcement agencies.

    Sent March 21, 2019 · Reported out after 459 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 346 · An Act amending the act of June 3, 1919 (P.L.366, No.179), entitled "An act reorganizing the Department of State Police; creating therein a Bureau of Fire Protection; providing for a State Police Force, and defining the powers and duties of the same, including the enforcement of laws relating to game, fish, forestry, and water supply, and certain other laws, and including the collection of information useful for the detection of crime, and the apprehension of criminals; providing for the equipment, maintenance, and transportation of such police; providing for barracks and substations therefor; and prescribing penalties," further providing for the Commissioner of Pennsylvania State Police.

    Sent February 27, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 213 · An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania State Police, providing for animal abuse registry; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania State Police.

    Sent February 4, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 61 · An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for the definition of "eligible entity"; and, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for wine and spirits auction permits.

    Sent January 14, 2019 · Reported out after 155 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 46 · 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 Governor and other constitutional officers, of the Executive Board and of the Pennsylvania State Police, providing for the State trooper services contractual program.

    Sent January 11, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 55 · An Act amending the act of November 24, 2004 (P.L.1270, No.153), referred to as the Pennsylvania Amber Alert System Law, further providing for Pennsylvania Amber Alert System and Missing Endangered Person Advisory System (MEPAS) established; and providing for use of Jay Alert System.

    Sent January 11, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days