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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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June 30, 2023 | PA | HB 611 | Appropriates Funding for the General Budget for the State of Pennsylvania | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 21) |
June 22, 2023 | PA | SB 753 | Amends the Boroughs and Incorporated Towns Code of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0) |
June 22, 2023 | PA | SB 753 | Amends the Boroughs and Incorporated Towns Code of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0) |
May 10, 2023 | PA | SB 245 | Establishes New Rules Regarding Eligibility for Welfare Benefits | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21) |
May 2, 2023 | PA | SB 140 | Authorizes the State Attorney General to Appoint a Special Prosecutor for South Eastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Crimes | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 21) |
Jan. 11, 2023 | PA | SB 1 | Authorizes Constitutional Amendment Requiring Valid Identification When Voting | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20) |
Jan. 11, 2023 | PA | SB 1 | Authorizes Constitutional Amendment Requiring Valid Identification When Voting | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20) |
Jan. 11, 2023 | PA | SB 1 | Authorizes Constitutional Amendment Requiring Valid Identification When Voting | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20) |
Jan. 3, 2023 | PA | SR 1 | Amends Senate Ethics Rules | Resolution Passed - Senate (47 - 2) |
Oct. 26, 2022 | PA | HB 1059 | Amends Tax Law Relating to Personal Income Tax and Transfer of Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 8) |
Oct. 25, 2022 | PA | HB 1546 | Prohibits "Endangerment" of Public Safety Officials | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 2) |
July 8, 2022 | PA | SB 106 | Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that States there is No Right to Taxpayer-Funded Abortion and Amends Voter ID Laws | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 22) |
July 7, 2022 | PA | SB 1284 | Appropriates Funds for State-Related Universities | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 7) |
July 6, 2022 | PA | SB 1183 | Limits Use of Off-Road Vehicles; Authorizes Forfeiture Thereof | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (48 - 2) |
June 6, 2022 | PA | SB 573 | Amends Various Voting and Election Laws Related to Poll Watchers and Absentee Ballots | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19) |
April 13, 2022 | PA | SB 1200 | Amends Pennsylvania Election Code | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
Jan. 24, 2022 | PA | HB 2146 | Amends State Congressional Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
Sept. 27, 2021 | PA | SB 738 | Establishes a Public Website to Track Constitutional Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 6) |
Sept. 27, 2021 | PA | SB 738 | Establishes a Public Website to Track Constitutional Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 6) |
June 25, 2021 | PA | SB 255 | Appropriates Funds for Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Departments | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 7) |
June 25, 2021 | PA | SB 255 | Appropriates Funds for Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Departments | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 7) |
June 25, 2021 | PA | SB 255 | Appropriates Funds for Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Departments | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 7) |
June 25, 2021 | PA | HB 1300 | Establishes State Legislative Authority Over Elections | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 21) |
June 23, 2021 | PA | SB 735 | Requires Identification for Voters Each Time they Cast a Ballot | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 20) |
June 23, 2021 | PA | SB 735 | Requires Identification for Voters Each Time they Cast a Ballot | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 20) |
May 25, 2021 | PA | SB 426 | Increases Legislative Oversight of the Regulatory Review Process | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20) |
May 12, 2021 | PA | SB 115 | Authorizes Nurses to Hold a License in Multiple States | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16) |
Jan. 26, 2021 | PA | SB 2 | Specifies Executive Power Over Disaster Emergency Declarations and Management | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20) |
Sept. 22, 2020 | PA | SB 1164 | Amends County Coroner Notification Requirements for Contagious Disease Deaths | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 10) |
July 15, 2020 | PA | SB 1166 | Limits the Governor's Emergency Powers | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 17) |
July 15, 2020 | PA | SB 1166 | Limits the Governor's Emergency Powers | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 17) |
July 15, 2020 | PA | HB 2463 | Requires State Agency Response to Public Record Requests Made During a Gubernatorial Disaster Declaration | Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0) |
July 15, 2020 | PA | HB 196 | Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Elect Appellate Court Judges by Regional Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 24) |
July 15, 2020 | PA | HB 196 | Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Elect Appellate Court Judges by Regional Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 24) |
July 15, 2020 | PA | SB 14 | Establishes New Guidelines to Reduce Probation Sentences | Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0) |
June 10, 2020 | PA | HB 2502 | Requires Department of State to Publish Presidential Primary Report | Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0) |
June 10, 2020 | PA | HB 2502 | Requires Department of State to Publish Presidential Primary Report | Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0) |
June 10, 2020 | PA | SB 1125 | Authorizes School Districts to Extend Time Needed to Pay Taxes | Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0) |
June 9, 2020 | PA | HR 836 | Establishes a Resolution to Terminate the Governor's Emergency Declaration | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 19) |
April 15, 2020 | PA | SB 613 | Requires the Governor's Office to Follow Federal Guidelines to Reopen Businesses During COVID-19 | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 21) |
Oct. 29, 2019 | PA | SB 421 | Establishes Mail-In Voting | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (35 - 14) |
June 27, 2019 | PA | SB 48 | Amends State Election Laws Regarding Straight Party Voting | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 19) |
June 11, 2019 | PA | HB 800 | Increases Amount of Tax Credits Available for Students to Attend the School of Their Choice | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21) |
June 13, 2018 | PA | SB 22 | Establishes 11-Member Redistricting Commission | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 14) |
June 30, 2017 | PA | HB 218 | Establishes a Budget for the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 7) |
May 10, 2017 | PA | SB 560 | Establishes Provisions for Police Use of Body Cameras | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0) |
April 14, 2015 | PA | SB 333 | Prohibits Local Paid Leave Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 12) |
Oct. 16, 2014 | PA | HB 80 | Authorizes Civil Action against Local Firearm Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 14) |
Oct. 15, 2014 | PA | HB 2354 | Requires Legislative Approval for Certain Plans from the Department of Environmental Protection | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 17) |
June 29, 2012 | PA | HB 254 | Expands Use of Red-Light Cameras | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15) |
June 19, 2012 | PA | HB 1307 | Authorizes State Control of Financially Distressed Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 21) |
June 5, 2012 | PA | SB 1310 | Authorizes Repayment of Unemployment Debt to the Federal Government | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 19) |
March 7, 2012 | PA | HB 934 | Amends Voter Identification Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23) |
Dec. 14, 2011 | PA | SB 1249 | Congressional Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 24) |
Dec. 14, 2011 | PA | SB 1249 | Congressional Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 24) |
Oct. 18, 2011 | PA | SB 1151 | Fiscal Emergency Bill | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 13) |
Nov. 17, 2010 | PA | HB 101 | Education Law Amendments | Veto Override Passed - Senate (42 - 7) |
July 3, 2010 | PA | SB 1042 | 2010-2011 Budget Implementation and Fiscal Law Amendments | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 11) |
June 30, 2010 | PA | HB 2279 | 2010-2011 Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 13) |
June 29, 2010 | PA | SR 348 | Audit of Methadone Treatment Programs & Medical Assistance Transportation Program | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 17) |
Jan. 5, 2010 | PA | SB 711 | Legalizing Table Games | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 22) |
Dec. 16, 2009 | PA | SB 711 | Legalizing Table Games | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 22) |
Oct. 9, 2009 | PA | HB 1416 | 2009-2010 Budget | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (42 - 7) |
Oct. 9, 2009 | PA | HB 1614 | Fiscal Code Amendments | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (35 - 14) |
Oct. 9, 2009 | PA | HB 1614 | Fiscal Code Amendments | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (35 - 14) |
Oct. 6, 2009 | PA | HB 1531 | Tax Law Amendments | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (35 - 14) |
Aug. 26, 2009 | PA | HB 1828 | Municipal Pension System Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 9) |
July 20, 2009 | PA | HB 1416 | 2009-2010 Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 19) |
May 6, 2009 | PA | SB 850 | 2009-2010 Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 20) |
March 25, 2009 | PA | SB 490 | Oil and Gas Lease Fund Appropriations | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 17) |
June 16, 2008 | PA | SB 1387 | Business Property Tax Deduction | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 15) |
June 16, 2008 | PA | SB 1388 | Change Formula for Calculating Corporate Net Income Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 19) |
June 16, 2008 | PA | SB 1385 | Increase Tax Credit for Business Net Losses | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 19) |
June 10, 2008 | PA | SB 246 | Smoking Ban | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 9) |
June 4, 2008 | PA | SB 246 | Smoking Ban | Conference Report Rejected - Senate (19 - 31) |
June 2, 2008 | PA | SB 1386 | Poverty Income Tax Cut | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 16) |
July 16, 2007 | PA | HB 1286 | 2007-2008 Budget | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (46 - 2) |
July 16, 2007 | PA | SB 246 | Smoking Ban | Concurrence Vote Failed - Senate (13 - 36) |
July 16, 2007 | PA | HB 1590 | Public Transportation and Interstate 80 Toll Road | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19) |
June 26, 2007 | PA | SB 246 | Smoking Ban | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 17) |
June 25, 2007 | PA | A 2062 | Exceptions to Clean Indoor Air Act | Amendment Adopted - Senate (29 - 21) |
July 1, 2006 | PA | HB 2499 | 2006-2007 Budget | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 21) |
May 3, 2006 | PA | SB 999 | Voting Standards | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (36 - 13) |
May 2, 2006 | PA | HB 39 | Property Taxes (Special Session) | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (40 - 9) |
March 20, 2006 | PA | HB 213 | Ecoterrorism Bill | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 10) |
Feb. 15, 2006 | PA | HB 1318 | Voter Identification Requirements | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 20) |