Committees · 2021–2022 Regular Session
Community, Economic & Recreational Development
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
David G. ArgallVice Chair
Republican · 29th District
Amanda M. CappellettiMinority Chair
Democrat · 17th District
John T. YudichakMinority Chair
I · 14th District
Democrat · 18th District
Democrat · 5th District
Democrat · 22nd District
Democrat · 42nd District
Republican · 35th District
Republican · 49th District
Republican · 24th District
Republican · 31st District
Republican · 37th District
Republican · 6th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2021–2022 Regular Session.
Bills sent42
2% of the bills the Senate sent to committees
Reported out38%
16 of 42; 26 stopped in committee
Time in committee55 days
most between 19 and 124 days
Amendments offered9
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2025–2026 is so far.
2025–202645 bills
reported 33% · typically 96 days, most 43–314 · 3 amendments · 13 members
2023–202449 bills
reported 29% · typically 91 days, most 49–204 · 7 amendments · 13 members
2021–202242 bills
reported 38% · typically 55 days, most 19–124 · 9 amendments · 13 members
2019–202055 bills
reported 16% · too few to say · 5 amendments · 13 members
2017–201838 bills
reported 24% · too few to say · 5 amendments · 14 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2021–2022 Regular Session, newest first.
42 bills
Senate Bill 1332 · An Act amending the act of July 10, 1981 (P.L.214, No.67), known as the Bingo Law, further providing for rules for licensing and operation.
Sent September 13, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1308 · An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in table games, further providing for table game taxes.
Sent August 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1298 · An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in games of chance, providing for online raffles by fire companies.
Sent June 24, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1952 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in United States Semiquincentennial, providing for infrastructure improvements and projects.
Sent June 14, 2022 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 2265 · An Act amending Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, further providing for certification of economic development organizations and providing for annual report.
Sent June 1, 2022 · Reported out after 19 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1185 · An Act providing for financial assistance to stabilize arts organizations and programs and to support community recovery and resiliency through the arts through partnerships among public, private and nonprofit entities; establishing the Arts and Culture Stability and Recovery Fund; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.
Sent April 25, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1190 · An Act amending the act of July 2, 2019 (P.L.366, No.56), known as the Sports Raffle Charities Act, providing for Internet-based athletic event drawing and for compulsive and problem gambling information.
Sent April 8, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1146 · An Act amending Title 54 (Names) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Compassionate Name Change Assistance Grant Program and for powers and duties of Department of Community and Economic Development; establishing the Compassionate Name Change Assistance Grant Fund; and making an appropriation.
Sent April 1, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1163 · An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in State lottery, further providing for definitions and providing for disclosure of certain prizewinner identities.
Sent March 24, 2022 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 1159 · An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds.
Sent March 22, 2022 · Reported out after 64 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1153 · An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in, games of chance, providing for payment; and abrogating a regulation.
Sent March 17, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1085 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in emergency COVID-19 response, providing for historically disadvantaged business revitalization.
Sent February 24, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1086 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in emergency COVID-19 response, providing for main street business revitalization.
Sent February 24, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1045 · An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, further providing for short title of chapter, for definitions, for restricted accounts, for registration of dealers, for registration of snowmobile or ATV, for limited registration of snowmobile or ATV, for certificate of title for snowmobile or ATV, for transfer to or from dealer, for transfer of snowmobile or ATV by operation of law, for issuance of new certificate following transfer, for suspension and cancellation of certificate of title, for application for certificate of title by agent, for perfection of security interest in a snowmobile or ATV, for satisfaction of security interest, for release of security interest, for assignment by secured party of security interest, for exemptions, for snowmobile or ATV purchased from dealer, for fees, for records, for Snowmobile and ATV Advisory Committee, for operation on streets and highways, for designation of snowmobile and ATV roads, for special snowmobile and ATV events, for operation on private or State property, for operation by persons under age sixteen, for operation in safe manner, for additional limitations on operation, for accidents and accident reports, for liability of owner for negligence, for liability insurance, for head lamps and tail lamps, for brakes, for mufflers and sound control, for enforcement personnel and procedures and for penalties for violation of chapter; and making editorial changes.
Sent February 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1760 · An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in property assessed clean energy program, further providing for purpose, for definitions, for establishment of a program, for notice to lien holder required for participation, for scope of work, for lien and for collection of assessments.
Sent January 24, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1694 · An Act amending the act of February 2, 1966 (1965 P.L.1860, No.586), entitled "An act encouraging landowners to make land and water areas available to the public for recreational purposes by limiting liability in connection therewith, and repealing certain acts," further providing for definitions, for duty to keep premises safe and warning and for assurance of safe premises and duty of care and responsibility and liability.
Sent December 29, 2021 · Reported out after 160 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 983 · An Act providing for loans to small businesses; establishing the Small Business Loan Bond Fund; and authorizing Commonwealth indebtedness.
Sent December 29, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 984 · An Act establishing the COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program and providing for a Business Improvement Tax Credit.
Sent December 29, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 973 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, providing for grant program local match relief.
Sent December 17, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 977 · An Act amending Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth Financing Authority, providing for Economic Recovery Grant Program; imposing a duty to report to the General Assembly; and making an appropriation.
Sent December 7, 2021 · Reported out after 8 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the Senate
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Senate Bill 950 · An Act providing for skill video gaming; imposing duties on the Department of Revenue; providing for issuance of licenses for skill video gaming; imposing a tax and criminal and civil penalties; and providing for zoning.
Sent December 1, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 962 · An Act establishing the Rural Coworking and Innovation Center Grant Program; and providing for requirements and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Sent December 1, 2021 · Reported out after 55 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 881 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Safe Exchange Zone Program.
Sent September 28, 2021 · Reported out after 29 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 843 · An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sports wagering, further providing for definitions, for petition requirements, for standard for review of petitions, for award of certificate and for sports wagering certificate, providing for tavern sports wagering kiosk placement agreements and further providing for authorized locations for operation and for sports wagering authorization fee.
Sent August 30, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 830 · An Act amending Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth Financing Authority, establishing the Veteran-owned Business Loan Guarantee Program.
Sent July 26, 2021 · Reported out after 65 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 797 · An Act amending the act of December 20, 2000 (P.L.949, No.130), known as the Neighborhood Improvement District Act, further providing for definitions, for creation of neighborhood improvement district and for powers of neighborhood improvement district management association.
Sent June 24, 2021 · Reported out after 174 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 768 · An Act amending the act of July 2, 2019 (P.L.366, No.56), known as the Sports Raffle Charities Act, further providing for athletic event drawing.
Sent June 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 732 · An Act amending Title 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in limited liability companies, further providing for annual registration.
Sent June 16, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 758 · An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in games of chance, further providing for prize limits, providing for pull-tab deal and further providing for regulations of department; and, in tavern gaming, further providing for definitions, for licenses, for application, for approval, for enforcement and for prohibitions.
Sent June 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 706 · An Act providing for advanced manufacturing facilities and infrastructures through business partnerships with State-related institutions; establishing the Max Manufacturing Initiative Fund and Max Manufacturing Endeavor Loan Fund; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Sent May 21, 2021 · Reported out after 124 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 680 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions, providing for reports.
Sent May 17, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 643 · An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds.
Sent May 7, 2021 · Reported out after 383 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 635 · An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in property assessed clean energy program, further providing for purpose, for definitions, for establishment of a program, for notice to lien holder required for participation, for scope of work, for lien and for collection of assessments.
Sent May 4, 2021 · Reported out after 148 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 594 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in emergency COVID-19 response, providing for appropriations from the account and for Nonprofit Economic Emergency Delivery System Grants Program.
Sent April 21, 2021 · Reported out after 55 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 290 · An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in miscellaneous provisions, providing for games of chance operations during COVID-19 disaster emergency.
Sent April 13, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 379 · An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in tavern gaming, further providing for definitions, for licenses, for application, for approval, for distribution of net revenue, for tavern games tax, for host municipality tavern games tax and for enforcement.
Sent March 10, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 243 · An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in games of chance, providing for games of chance operations during disaster emergency.
Sent February 22, 2021 · Reported out after 65 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 229 · An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in revenues relating to gaming, providing for revenue from expansion of gaming.
Sent February 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 154 · An Act amending the act of July 10, 1987 (P.L.246, No.47), known as the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act, providing for recovery grants for distressed municipalities and establishing the Distressed Municipalities Recovery Fund.
Sent February 1, 2021 · Reported out after 43 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 131 · An Act providing standards for carbon monoxide alarms in certain lodging establishments; and imposing penalties.
Sent January 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 80 · An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in tavern gaming, further providing for approval.
Sent January 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 46 · An Act amending Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth Financing Authority, further providing for First Industries Program.
Sent January 20, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days