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IN THIS ISSUE Co-Sponsor Memos December 9, 2016 IN THIS ISSUE Co-Sponsor Memos PA Bulletin Upcoming Events Session Schedule In the News Co-Sponsor Memos HCO 65 Neilson, Ed Legislative package in an effort to bring commonwealth into compliance with federal REAL ID requirements. HCO 84 Kortz, Bill Prohibits motorists from following a school bus more closely than ten feet. HCO 86 Kortz, Bill Establish the Police Fuel Reimbursement Fund, while providing for a police reimbursement surcharge. HCO 88 Kortz, Bill Prohibits school bus drivers from using cellular or wireless phones, as well as the consumption of any food or beverages, while operating a school bus or school vehicle that is transporting children. HCO 95 Burns, Frank Requires school districts to provide busing to any resident pupil, to and from school, if the resident pupil resides in a school district where a sex offender is registered. HCO 96 Burns, Frank Prohibits the implementation of systematic vehicle inspection programs that target only a particular type of vehicle. HCO 97 Burns, Frank Prohibits the use of federal funds for the use of motorcycle only checkpoints. HCO 99 Burns, Frank Requires the PA Liquor Control Board to establish a statewide Safe Ride Home Program which would provide transportation home for an intoxicated person & would be funded by revenues collected by a fee assessed on liquor licensees. HCO 119 Wheatley, Jake Expands eligibility for the Occupational Limited License. HCO 120 Wheatley, Jake Establishes a Driver's License Amnesty Program in order to give individuals who have lost their license due to the inability to pay fines an opportunity to restore their driving privileges by paying a reduced portion. HCO 132 Harper, Kate Creates a new provision entitled Unlawful False or Secret Compartment in Title 18 for those who possess a vehicle with an unlawful false or secret compartment with the intent to use it to commit a criminal offense. HCO 138 Kauffman, Rob Provides that any person who is operating a vehicle and who is involved in an accident where a death has occurred would be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing. HCO 143 Kauffman, Rob Provides for special farmland preservation registration plates. HCO 146 Miller, Daniel Removes the federally mandated drivers' license suspension for individuals who are convicted for a drug offense. HCO 151 Causer, Martin Raises the income level for senior citizens to be eligible for the discounted $10 fee to register a motor vehicle in the PLS’s Transportation Recap – Copyright 2016 – Pennsylvania Legislative Services – www.mypls.com December 9, 2016 Commonwealth. HCO 159 Warner, Ryan Designates Exit 15 of State Route 43 in Fayette County as the Lance Corporal Russell W. Naugle Exit. HCO 160 Metcalfe, Daryl Designates Exit 18 of State Route 43 in Fayette County as the Staff Sgt. John P. Wanto exit. HCO 164 Roae, Brad Abolishes the practice of providing state paid vehicles to legislators. SCO 14 Sabatina, John Waives the $28 fee for all veterans who wish to obtain the veterans distinction on their driver's licenses prior to renewal. SCO 32 Greenleaf, Stewart Reduces the life-long impact of license suspensions on those who have committed traffic violations at a young age. SCO 37 Greenleaf, Stewart Reduces the percentage of service-connected disability required for a veteran to qualify for a severely disabled veteran license plate. SCO 38 Greenleaf, Stewart Requires window tinting be included in state vehicle safety inspection process & subjects businesses to unfair trade practices law. SCO 49 Hutchinson, Scott Shifts all of the Turnpike's operations, maintenance, construction and reconstruction powers and duties to PennDOT and the issuance and payment of bonds to the State Treasurer s office. SCO 53 Hutchinson, Scott Requires that in order for someone to be an eligible candidate for name designation they must be deceased. SCO 54 Hutchinson, Scott Provides for strengthened penalties for driving under the influence of a controlled substance. SCO 81 Argall, David Controls existing and potentially noxious weeds, maximizing the control resources of invasive species and protecting state lands. SCO 94 Argall, David Provides a five-year trial period for PennDOT to place speed cameras in active work zones on limited access highways. SCO 100 Baker, Lisa Transfers PA One Call from the Department of Labor and Industry to the Public Utility Commission, removes excavation work exemptions for extracting natural resources, & provides for mapping of lines. SCO 111 Vulakovich, Randy Prohibits any elected member of the legislature from being issued a state car and any cabinet secretary who does not need a vehicle for emergency response purpose. SCO 112 Vulakovich, Randy Mandates GPS units be placed in all Commonwealth owned vehicles. SCO 118 Greenleaf, Stewart Requires each seat on every school bus to be equipped with or to be fitted with seat belts. SCO 122 Greenleaf, Stewart Allows an emergency vehicle driver to leave the scene of an accident to respond to the initial emergency or to continue to transport a victim of the initial emergency. PA Bulletin PPA: RULES AND REGULATIONS: TEMPORARY REGULATIONS REGARDING TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES PROVIDING SERVICE IN PHILADELPHIA; PUBLIC COMMENT HEARING The Taxicab and Limousine Division of the Philadelphia Parking Authority seeks information and comment from the public at large, industry members and prospective/current vendors of associated industry equipment concerning temporary regulations regarding the regulation of taxicabs and limousines providing service in Philadelphia. The TLD will hold a public comment hearing on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Independence Visitor Center, Liberty View Ballroom, 2nd Floor, 1 North Independence Mall West, 6th and Market PLS’s Transportation Recap – Copyright 2016 – Pennsylvania Legislative Services – www.mypls.com December 9, 2016 Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Written comments may be directed to Christine Kirlin, Esq., Administrative Counsel, Philadelphia Parking Authority, Taxicab and Limousine Division, 2415 South Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148-4113, [email protected]. Upcoming Events Delaware River Port Authority/PATCO December 14, 2016 - 9:00 a.m., 11th Floor Board Room, One Port Center, 2 Riverside Drive, Camden NJ Finance Committee Meeting. For additional information: (856) 968-2253 Delaware River Port Authority/PATCO December 14, 2016 - 9:00 a.m., 11th Floor Board Room, One Port Center, 2 Riverside Drive, Camden NJ Board Meeting. For additional information: (856) 968-2253 PA State Transportation Commission December 15, 2016 - 10:00 a.m., Commonwealth Keystone Building, Room 8N1, Harrisburg Commission Meeting. For additional information: (717) 787-2913 Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) Board December 15, 2016 - 3:00 p.m., SEPTA Headquarters, 1234 Market Street, Mezzanine Level, Philadelphia Board Meeting. For additional information: (215) 580-7800 PA Turnpike Commission December 20, 2016 - 10:00 a.m., Turnpike Admin. Bldg, Large Board Room, 700 S. Eisenhower Blvd., 3rd Fl., Middletown Commission Meeting. For additional information: (717) 831-7333 PA Public Utility Commission December 22, 2016 - 10:00 a.m., Commonwealth Keystone Building, Hearing Room 1, 400 North St., Harrisburg Public Meeting. For additional information: (717) 783-1740 Session Schedule Senate January 3, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 February 1, 6, 7, 8 March 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 April 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 May 8, 9, 10, 22, 23, 24 June 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 House January 3, 23, 24, 25 February 6, 7, 8 March 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 April 3, 4, 5, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 May 8, 9, 10, 22, 23, 24 June 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 In the News 12-08-2016 PUC Establishes Application Process for Ride-Hailing Services to Request... (Press Release) 12-08-2016 Southeastern PA Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Board Agenda for Dec. 15, 2016 (Press Release) 12-08-2016 Port Authority, bus drivers reach tentative contract agreement again PLS’s Transportation Recap – Copyright 2016 – Pennsylvania Legislative Services – www.mypls.com December 9, 2016 The union representing Port Authority drivers and mechanics plans to do a better job of informing members about a tentative contract with the authority and encourage more to vote on the deal so it won’t be rejected again. The union announced Wednesday that its executive committee voted to... - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 12-08-2016 OneJet adds nonstop service from Pittsburgh to Albany, Richmond When OneJet launched a major expansion at Pittsburgh International Airport in February, it committed to adding five new nonstop destinations. On Wednesday, it proved true to its word. 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