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March 14, 2016 Senator David G. Argall, Chairman Senate Majority
March 14, 2016 Senator David G. Argall, Chairman Senate Majority Policy Committee Senate Box 203029 State Capitol Building Harrisburg, PA 17120 Re: Public Hearing on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Dear Sen. Argall: On behalf of our more than 7,500 members, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) would like to highlight the positive societal and economic benefits of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technology. AUVSI is the world’s largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to advancing unmanned systems. It is clear that, once a federal regulatory framework is established, a burgeoning UAS market is waiting to be unleashed in Pennsylvania. According to an AUVSI study, during the first 10 years after UAS are integrated into the national airspace, nearly 3,000 jobs are forecasted to be created in Pennsylvania along with over $2.36 billion in economic impact. In fact, since the FAA announced it would grant exemptions for certain low-risk commercial UAS operations in May 2014, more than three dozen Pennsylvania businesses have already received permission to use unmanned aircraft for a variety of applications. For example, Agscan, based in Broomall, received a commercial exemption to examine the condition of crops across the state. Joshua Brown, a Navy veteran and an expert in search and rescue, founded the company in 2014 and uses UAS to assess an acre of crops each minute, detecting abnormalities that are not always visible to the human eye. Using aerial data the UAS collects, AgScan can quickly identify crops that need attention for irrigation or insect problems. Another example is Pittsburgh-based Identified Technologies, which has built its business around collecting visual, infrared and gas data with UAS. -
Thom Hartmann
Pennsylvania State Representatives Pennsylvania State Representatives Continued Pennsylvania State Representatives Continued Pennsylvania State Representatives Continued Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-10) Rep. R. Lee James (R-64) Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-8) Rep. Tommy Sankey (R-73) 5 East Wing, House Box 202010 145 A East Wing House Box 202064 150 A East Wing Box 202008 149 B East Wing House Box 202073 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2010 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2064 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2008 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2074 Phone: 717-783-8322 Phone: 717-783-8188 Phone: 717-783-6438 Phone: 717-787-7099 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://www.repsankey.com/contact.aspx Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-3) Rep. Joshua Kail (R-15) Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-63) Rep. Curtis G. Sonney (R-4) 324 Main Capitol Bldg., House Box 202003 428 Irvis Office Bldg., House Box 202015 121 Main Capitol Building Box 202063 214 Ryan Office Bldg., Building Box 202004 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2003 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2015 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2063 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2004 Phone; 717-772-2297 Phone: 717-260-6144 Phone: 717-772-9908 Phone: 717-783-9087 http://www.pahouse.com/3/Contact/ Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Rep. Bob Brooks (R-54) Rep. Mark Longietti (D-7) Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-46) Rep. James Struzzi II (R-62) 155A East Wing House Box 202054 127 Irvis Office Building House Box 202007 143 A East Wing House Box 202046 147 B East Wing, House Box 202062 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2054 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2007 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2046 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2062 Phone: 717-260-6129 Phone: 717-772-4035 Phone: 717-787-1281 Phone: 717-705-7173 Email: www.repbrooks.com/contact Email: [email protected] http://www.reportitay.com/contact.aspx Email: www.repstruzzi.com/contact Rep. -
2018 – 2019 COMMONWEALTH BUDGET These Links May Expire
2018 – 2019 COMMONWEALTH BUDGET These links may expire: July 6 Some telling numbers lie deeper in state education budget The new state education budget officially put into action July 1 has numbers that should make local school administrators a bit happier. Every Luzerne County district saw an increase in combined basic and special education funding, ranging from a 0.1 percent hike for Northwest Area (a... - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader Philadelphia officials fear late addition to state budget could harm health of low-income teens PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) -- Philadelphia officials are denouncing a provision, tucked into the state budget bill at the last minute, that they say will result in more teenagers getting hooked on tobacco. But there's little they can do about it. As the state's only first class city, Philadelphia has been able to... - KYW State budget has implications for Erie The $32.7 billion spending plan for the 2018-2019 fiscal year boosts funding for education and school safety. June’s passage of a $32.7 billion state spending plan provides more money for education, including school safety, as well as workforce development programs.... - Erie Times- News July 5 Malpractice insurer sues PA for the third time in three years Governor Tom Wolf and legislative leaders are being sued in federal court over a budget provision to fold a medical malpractice insurer and its assets into the state Insurance Department. It’s the latest development in the commonwealth’s repeated attempts to take $200 million from the group’s surplus.... - WHYY Lancaster County schools to receive $3.5M boost in basic education funding in 2018-19 Lancaster County schools in 2018-19 will get nearly $3.5 million more in state basic education funding than last year, under the budget enacted by the governor in June. -
LEG REG REVIEW 2012, 30Th Issue November 7, 2012
LEG REG REVIEW 2012, 30th Issue November 7, 2012 LEG REG REVIEW is a periodic newsletter produced by PHILLIPS ASSOCIATES, a professional lobbying and consultant firm located near the State Capitol. It contains news on the legislative and regulatory scene in Pennsylvania that may be of interest to the Insurance and Business Communities. It is a free member benefit for those who are members of the Pennsylvania Association of Health Underwriters (PAHU) or Manufacturers Association of South Central PA (MASCPA). Subscription information may be obtained by contacting PHILLIPS ASSOCIATES at 717/728-1217 FAX 717/728-1164 or e-mail to [email protected]. Please email [email protected] supplying both your name and e-mail address if you wish to be removed from this list. DEMOCRATS TAKE TOP OFFICES In addition to winning the state for Barack Obama, Pennsylvania Democrats carried the day in the other top races. Senator Bob Casey, Jr. won with 53.6% over Tom Smith (44.7%). Kathleen Kane triumphed over David Freed 56.1% to 41.6% in the race for Attorney General. A Democrat has never held the office of Attorney General. State Treasurer Rob McCord won re-election 52.5% to 44% over Diana Irey Vaughan. The closest race pitted two incumbent House members against each other but ultimately Democrat Eugene DePasquale from York overpowered Republican John Maher (Allegheny/Washington) 49.7% to 46.5%. In this race, the Libertarian candidate Betsy Elizabeth Summers drew 3.8% of the vote, potentially enough to swing the decision. REPUBLICAN CONSOLATION PRIZE: The PA Congressional Delegation In one of the hottest races nationally, Republican Keith Rothfus took incumbent Mark Critz’ western and southwestern PA congressional seat with 51.5% of the vote. -
Pensylvania Kicks the Can Down the Road “So Tell Me What You Want, What You Really, Really Want.” 1997
Volume 96, Number 2 October 2012 www.asce-pgh.org Pensylvania Kicks the Can Down the Road “So tell me what you want, what you really, really want.” 1997. What were you doing in 1997? How old were your kids? What car did you drive? Bob Carlisle’s “Butterfly Kisses” was the #12 hit. The Spice Girls had 3 top hits in 1997. Basic Cable TV was $29.52 per month. A postage stamp was 29¢. Republican Tom Ridge was Governor. Three Rivers Stadium existed. 1997 Construction Cost Index: 5825. August, 2012 CCI was 9351, up 60%. The PA Liquid Fuel tax, to maintain our roads, was 12¢ per gallon. It still is. In 2012, the Oil Franchise Tax also remains at 19.2¢ per gallon. In 2012, 17% of Pennsylvania bridges are structurally deficient, and 800 must be replaced, and all average over 50 years old. About 20% of the workers in the Pennsylvania Construction industry are unemployed, with 3,300 less in August. In 1997 the Pennsylvania unemployment rate was about 5.1%. After the inflation adjustment to the tax, the rate declined to about 4.2%. In August, 2012 it was 8.1%. Following a nearly decade-long effort in crafting and advocating legislation designed to explore and create public-private partnerships (P3) in transportation, this summer Gov. Tom Corbett signed House Bill 3 into law, making it Act 88 of 2012. It funded nothing. 1997 Governor Tom Ridge “This act opens a new chapter in the way Pennsylvania can fund projects designed to repair and replace our structurally deficient roads and bridges with the cooperation, financial resources and efficiencies of the private sector.” Retiring Rep. -
Legislative Scorecard
2020 LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 04 .........................................SCORING METHODOLOGY 05 ..................... LETTER FROM THE STATE DIRECTOR 06 .................................................... BILL DESCRIPTIONS 14 ............................................................... SENATE VOTES 18 ..................................................................HOUSE VOTES www.AmericansForProsperity.org/Pennsylvania 3 FELLOW PENNSYLVANIANS, Thank you for your interest in the 2019-2020 Americans for Prosperity- Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) Legislative Scorecard. Our goal with the scorecard is simple: to make the government more accountable to the people. People are capable of extraordinary things when provided with the freedom and opportunity to do so. Based on that belief, our team of dedicated staff and activists works tirelessly on the most pressing public policy issues of our time to remove barriers to opportunity to ensure that every Pennsylvanian can reach their full potential, and have the best shot at their unique version of the American Dream. Through continuous engagement, our grassroots activists across the Keystone State build connections between lawmakers and the constituents they serve to transform the key institution of government. It begins with welcoming everyday citizens that are motivated to join our charge so that we can elevate and amplify their voices in public policy—making them more powerful and influential than they could be on their own. It comes full circle when AFP-PA successfully mobilizes activists in support of principled policy leadership or to hold lawmakers accountable for harmful policies. It is about consistently pushing activists and lawmakers alike to be better and make a difference. From building diverse coalitions or providing lawmakers with the support they need to stand on principle, this approach has allowed our organization to emerge as a change-maker in the state. -
Legislative Locator Legislative Locator
Legislative Locator Legislative Locator A Monthly Publication of The Pennsylvania Municipal League June 2019 TAKE ACTION! Ask Your House Member to Cosponsor Reps. Greiner and Grove’s Pension Sustainability Plan Representatives Greiner (R-Lancaster) and Seth Grove (R-York) has put forth cosponsorship memo HCO2187. Their bill is slated to make changes to municipal pensions based on Auditor General DePasquale’s 2015 Municipal Pension Task Force Report to Governor Wolf. Provisions of their bill for new hires include – capping overtime at 10% of salary; basing final average salary on the last 60 months of service; and increasing retirement age to 55 years and 25 years of service for uniformed employees. Other provisions include – reducing the assumed rate of return on pension investments over 10 years to a more attainable rate; requiring the use of GASB accounting standards; prohibiting the use of pension state aid for plan administration; requiring disclosure of pension costs; prohibiting Deferred Retirement Option Plans (DROPs); and prohibiting plan changes that would result in plan funding dipping below 80%. This proposal does not change the type of pension available to uniformed employees or the benefits currently provided under Act 600 or the Third Class City Code. This proposal should be supported in a bipartisan manner as the provisions are coming directly from the Auditor General. Please call your House Member and request that he or she signs on to this important proposal. Thank you for Answering our Action Alert on House Bill 1400 Local officials were a huge force in slowing down the consideration of HB 1400 by the House Consumer Affairs Committee this month. -
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Legislative
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2009 SESSION OF 2009 193D OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 2 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JOURNAL APPROVAL POSTPONED The House convened at 1 p.m., e.s.t. The SPEAKER. Without objection, approval of the Journal of Tuesday, January 6, 2009, will be postponed until printed. THE SPEAKER (KEITH R. McCALL) The Chair hears no objection. PRESIDING LEAVES OF ABSENCE PRAYER The SPEAKER. Turning to leaves of absence, the Chair The SPEAKER. The prayer will be offered by Pastor recognizes the majority whip, Representative DeWeese, who Ricky Phillips, who is a guest of the Honorable Representative requests the following leaves: the gentleman from Bucks, Bud George. Mr. GALLOWAY, for the day; the gentleman from Erie, Mr. HORNAMAN, for the day; the gentleman from Allegheny, PASTOR RICKY PHILLIPS, Guest Chaplain of the House Mr. Matt SMITH, for the day; the gentleman from of Representatives, offered the following prayer: Montgomery, Mr. CURRY, for the day; and the gentleman from Washington, Mr. DALEY, for the day. Without objection, the Let us pray: leaves will be granted. God of all creation, You are the source of all wisdom and The Chair also recognizes the gentleman, Mr. Turzai, who love. You have created all of us, and as individuals, we are all requests the following leaves: the gentleman from Delaware, different in many ways. We thank You for this diversity. Help Mr. CIVERA, for the week; the gentleman from Lancaster, us to celebrate this diversity by working together so that we can Mr. HICKERNELL, for the day; and the gentleman from appreciate the true beauty of creation in all of its fullness. -
LRI's Rev Up! Philadelphia 2018 Booklet
Register, Educate, Vote, Use Your Power Full political participation for Americans with disabilities is a right. AAPD works with state and national coalitions on effective, non- partisan campaigns to eliminate barriers to voting, promoting accessible voting technology and polling places; educate voters about issues and candidates; promote turnout of voters with disabilities across the country; protect eligible voters’ right to participate in elections; and engage candidates and elected officials to recognize the disability community. 1 Pennsylvania 2018 Midterm Election Dates 2018 Pennsylvania Midterm Election Registrations Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 – DEADLINE!! 2018 Pennsylvania Midterm Elections Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2018, 7 am – 8 pm Pennsylvania Voter Services https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov • Register to Vote • Apply for An Absentee Ballot • Check Voter Registration Status • Check Voter Application Status • Find Your Polling Place 2 Table of Contents Pennsylvania 2018 Midterm Election Dates ............................ 2 2018 Pennsylvania Midterm Election Registrations ................. 2 2018 Pennsylvania Midterm Elections .................................. 2 Table of Contents ................................................................ 3 Voting Accommodations ....................................................... 7 Voter Registration ............................................................ 7 Language Access ................................................................ 8 Issues that Affect People with Disabilities -
Key Reporters [email protected] 2
1 1 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA 2 * * * * 3 Department of Environmental Protection * * * * 4 5 House Appropriations Committee 6 Main Capitol Building 7 Majority Caucus, Room 140 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 8 9 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 - 9:30 a.m. 10 --oOo-- 11 COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: 12 Honorable William Adolph, Majority Chairman 13 Honorable Karen Boback Honorable Jim Christiana 14 Honorable Gary Day Honorable George Dunbar 15 Honorable Keith Greiner Honorable Seth Grove 16 Honorable Sue Helm Honorable Warren Kampf 17 Honorable Fred Keller Honorable Tom Killion 18 Honorable Jim Marshall Honorable Kurt Masser 19 Honorable David Millard Honorable Duane Milne 20 Honorable Mark Mustio Honorable Michael Peifer 21 Honorable Jeffrey Pyle Honorable Marguerite Quinn 22 Honorable Curt Sonney Honorable Mike Vereb 23 24 1300 Garrison Drive, York, PA 17404 25 717.764.7801 Key Reporters [email protected] 2 1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: 2 Honorable Joseph Markosek, Minority Chairman 3 Honorable Leslie Acosta Honorable Matthew Bradford 4 Honorable Tim Briggs Honorable Donna Bullock 5 Honorable Mary Jo Daley Honorable Madeleine Dean 6 Honorable Maria Donatucci Honorable Stephen Kinsey 7 Honorable Michael O'Brien Honorable Kevin Schreiber 8 Honorable Peter Schweyer 9 10 NON-COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 11 Honorable Matt Gabler Honorable Mark Gillen 12 Honorable Will Tallman Honorable Tommy Sankey 13 Honorable Cris Dush Honorable Barry Jozwiak 14 Honorable Mark Keller Honorable Steve McCarter 15 Honorable Rick Saccone Honorable Todd -
Senate Leaders • Sen
The Pennsylvania House and Senate announced their 2019-2020 committee leaders. Why should I care? Committee leaders are influential members of the Pa. General Assembly. Strong relationships between them, PAMED, and physician members are key. Here are the announced committee leaders. While it may seem like some of them have nothing to do with the practice of medicine, all chairs are included because history has shown that legislation that affects physicians can get assigned to a seemingly unrelated committee due to the bill’s contents. Therefore, it’s good for physicians to be aware of all committee leaders in the Pa. General Assembly. Senate Leaders • Sen. Joe Scarnati (Jefferson) – President Pro Tempore • Sen. Jake Corman (Centre) – Majority Leader • Sen. Patrick Browne (Lehigh) – Appropriations Chairman • Sen. John Gordner (Columbia) – Majority Whip • Sen. Bob Mensch (Montgomery) – Caucus Chair • Sen. Richard Alloway (Franklin) – Caucus Secretary • Sen. David Argall (Schuylkill) – Policy Chair • Sen. Jay Costa (Allegheny) – Minority Leader • Sen. Vincent Hughes (Philadelphia) – Appropriations Chairman • Sen. Anthony Williams (Philadelphia) – Minority Whip • Sen. Wayne Fontana (Allegheny) – Caucus Chair • Sen. Larry Farnese (Philadelphia) – Caucus Secretary • Sen. John Blake (Lackawanna) – Caucus Administrator • Sen. Lisa Boscola (Northampton) – Policy Chair Aging & Youth • Sen. John DiSanto – R, Dauphin and Perry counties • Sen. Maria Collett – D, Bucks and Montgomery counties Agriculture & Rural Affairs • Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. – R, Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence counties • Sen. Judy Schwank – D, Berks County Appropriations • Sen. Pat Browne – R, Lehigh County • Sen. Vincent Hughes – D, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties Banking & Insurance* • Sen. Don White – R, Armstrong, Butler, Indiana, and Westmoreland counties • Sen. Sharif Street – D, Philadelphia County Communications & Technology • Sen. -
6-5-18 House Mast
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PUBLIC HEARING OF THE AGRICULTURE & RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE STATE CAPITOL HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 205 RYAN OFFICE BUILDING TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2018 9:00 A.M. BEFORE: HONORABLE MARTIN CAUSER, MAJORITY CHAIRMAN HONORABLE EDDIE DAY PASHINSKI, MINORITY CHAIRMAN HONORABLE STEPHEN BLOOM HONORABLE KAREN BOBACK HONORABLE RUSS DIAMOND HONORABLE MINDY FEE HONORABLE MARK GILLEN HONORABLE MARCIA HAHN HONORABLE RICH IRVIN HONORABLE MARK KELLER HONORABLE KATE KLUNK HONORABLE JOHN LAWRENCE HONORABLE DAVE MILLARD HONORABLE DAN MOUL HONORABLE RYAN WARNER HONORABLE DAVID ZIMMERMAN HONORABLE PAMELA DeLISSIO HONORABLE SID KAVULICH HONORABLE MAUREEN MADDEN HONORABLE PAM SNYDER Pennsylvania House of Representatives Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 2 1 COMMITTEE STAFF PRESENT: 2 KERRY GOLDEN, REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3 MICHELE MUSGRAVE, REPUBLICAN LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT II 4 DESTINY ZEIDERS, 5 DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Pennsylvania House of Representatives Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 3 1 I N D E X 2 TESTIFIERS 3 * * * 4 NAME PAGE 5 RUSSELL C. REDDING 6 SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE....................4 7 DR. RUTH WELLIVER 8 DIRECTOR, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY....................15 9 MAREL KING 10 PENNSYLVANIA DIRECTOR, CHESAPEAKE BAY COMMISSION...................33 11 ANN SWANSON 12 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHESAPEAKE BAY COMMISSION...................39 13 MATTHEW JOHNSTON 14 SENIOR POLICY ANALYST, CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM OFFICE...............51 15 GREGG ROBERTSON 16 PA LANDSCAPE AND NURSERY ASSOCIATION........62 17 18 SUBMITTED WRITTEN TESTIMONY 19 * * * 20 (See submitted written testimony and handouts online.) 21 22 23 24 25 4 1 P R O C E E D I N G S 2 * * * 3 MAJORITY CHAIRMAN CAUSER: Good morning, 4 everyone.