January 15, 2016 IN THIS ISSUE Co-Sponsor Memos Bill Actions PA Bulletin Upcoming Events Session Schedule In the News Co-Sponsor Memos HCO2644 Harper, Kate Allows PennDOT to suspend the registration of a vehicle when the owner is a habitual offender of unpaid tolls. HCO2683 White, Martina Honors Battalion Chief Michael R. Goodwin, Sr. HCO2693 Keller, Mark Exempts volunteer ambulance service, rescue company & fire company from payment of any fee concerning drivers and vehicles. HCO2695 Hanna, Mike Designates the Veterans Bridge. HCO2701 Pyle, Jeff Directs the U.S. Surface Transportation Board to carefully review any plans submitted by Canadian Pacific Railway to acquire Norfolk Southern Corporation. SCO1259 Folmer, Mike Calls on Congress to support an increase to the Passenger Facilities Charge for commercial airports controlled by public agencies. Bill Actions HB 365 Murt, Thomas (PN 2634) Act designating a portion of Byberry Road between Warminster Road and Orangemen's Road in Montgomery County as the Major Jeffrey Toczylowski Memorial Highway. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 402) Bill History: 12-09-15 H Laid on the table 01-11-16 H Set on the Tabled Calendar 01-11-16 H Removed from the table 01-11-16 H Laid on the table 01-25-16 H Set on the Tabled Calendar HB 1551 Schlossberg, Mike (PN 2636) Amending Title 75 (Vehicles), in other required equipment, further providing for restraint systems by requiring that any child under two years of age be fastened in a rear- facing child passenger restraint system to be used until the child outgrows the maximum weight and height limits designated by the manufacturer. Also requires every vehicle occupant eight years of age or older but under 18 years of age to wear a seat belt. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 2234) Bill History: 12-10-15 H Removed from the table 01-12-16 H Set on the House Calendar 01-12-16 H Laid on the table 01-12-16 H Removed from the table PLS’s Transportation Recap – Copyright 2016 – Pennsylvania Legislative Services – www.mypls.com January 15, 2016 01-25-16 H Set on the House Calendar HB 1782 Harper, Kate (PN 2715) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) authorizing PennDOT to suspend the registration of an owner or registrant who has failed to pay, or in default of six or more payments, or has incurred unpaid tolls or administrative fees of $500. The period of suspension will continue until the tolling entity notifies PennDOT that the violations are paid, dismissed, reversed on appeal, cancelled, or the owner enters into an installment agreement with the tolling entity. Effective in 60 days. Bill History: 01-11-16 H Filed 01-12-16 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 1787 White, Martina Act designating a portion of State Route 1013 in Philadelphia County as the Michael R. Goodwin, Sr. Memorial Highway. Bill History: 01-13-16 H Filed SB 1073 Browne, Patrick (PN 1485) The General Appropriation Act of 2015 provides from the General Fund interim funding for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for certain institutions and organizations, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015; to provide appropriations from the State Lottery Fund, the Tobacco Settlement Fund, the Aviation Restricted Account, the Hazardous Material Response Fund, The State Stores Fund, the Milk Marketing Fund, the Home Investment Trust Fund, the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund, the Tuition Account Guaranteed Savings Program Fund, the Banking Fund, the Firearm Records Check Fund, the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Fund, the Oil and Gas Lease Fund, the Home Improvement Account, the Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act Enforcement Fund, the Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund, the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development Restricted Receipt Account and the Justice Reinvestment Fund to the Executive Department; to provide appropriations from the Judicial Computer System Augmentation Account to the Judicial Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016; to provide appropriations from the Motor License Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for the proper operation of several departments of the Commonwealth and the Pennsylvania State Police authorized to spend Motor License Fund money; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive Department of the Commonwealth and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds from the General Fund and the State Lottery Fund for the Executive Department of the Commonwealth for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014. The bill is retroactive to July 1, 2015 and effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 1423, 1459) PLS’s Transportation Recap – Copyright 2016 – Pennsylvania Legislative Services – www.mypls.com January 15, 2016 Bill History: 12-24-15 H Set on the House Calendar 12-29-15 H Press conference held 01-11-16 H Set on the House Calendar 01-05-16 H Press conference held 01-25-16 H Set on the House Calendar SR 261 Folmer, Mike (PN 1501) Resolution urging the Congress of the United States for support a Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) increase for commercial airports controlled by public agencies. Bill History: 01-13-16 S Filed 01-13-16 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation PA Bulletin THE GOVERNOR: NOTICE OF VETO The Governor returned, partially approved and signed House Bill 1460 Printer's Number 2626 THE GOVERNOR: PROCLAMATION: VETO MESSAGE—HOUSE BILL NO. 1460, PRINTER'S NO. 2626 Gov. Tom Wolf issued a Proclamation, in compliance with the provisions of Section 15 of Article IV of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, and gave notice that he filed a copy of the disapproved portions of House Bill 1460 Printer’s Number 2626 with the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Upcoming Events PA Turnpike Commission January 19, 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 Delaware River Port Authority/PATCO January 20, 2016 - 11:00 a.m., 11th Floor Board Room, One Port Center, 2 Riverside Drive, Camden NJ Finance Committee Meeting. For additional information: (856) 968-2253 Independent Regulatory Review Commission January 21, 2016 - 10:00 a.m., 14th Floor Conference Room, 333 Market St., Harrisburg To consider the following regulation: Reg. No. 3116 Philadelphia Parking Authority #126-12: Safety Camera Requirements Pittsburgh Port Authority January 22, 2016 - 9:30 a.m., Neal N. Holmes Board Room, Pittsburgh Port Authority Building, 5th Floor, 345 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh Board Meeting. For additional information: (412) 566-5137 House Transportation January 25, 2016 - 12:15 p.m., Room 205, Ryan Office Building To consider: HB 220 Regan, Mike Amends Title 75 re elude police officer; HB 1353 Moul, Dan Amends Title 75 re vehicular homicide; HB 1672 Murt, Thomas Act re snow removal contracting; HB 1769 Day, Gary Amends Title 66 re household goods movers House Tourism and Recreational Development January 26, 2016 - 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan Office Building To consider: HB 1703 Millard, David Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, further providing for operation by persons under age sixteen. PA Public Utility Commission January 28, 2016 - 10:00 a.m., Commonwealth Keystone Building, Hearing Room 1, 400 North St., Harrisburg PLS’s Transportation Recap – Copyright 2016 – Pennsylvania Legislative Services – www.mypls.com January 15, 2016 Public Meeting. For additional information: (717) 783-1740 Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) Board January 28, 2016 - 3:00 p.m., SEPTA Headquarters, 1234 Market Street, Mezzanine Level, Philadelphia Board Meeting. For additional information: (215) 580-7800 Session Schedule Senate January 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 February 8, 9, 10 March 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 May 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 June 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 House January 25, 26, 27 February 8, 9, 10 March 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 May 2, 3, 4, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 June 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 In the News 01-14-2016 PDE: BLOG: Improving Education for Students, Schools, and Communities (Press Release) 01-14-2016 DCNR: Susquehanna North Branch Named Pennsylvania River of the Year (Press Release) 01-14-2016 PennDOT: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Issues Updated REAL ID Guidance (Press Release) 01-14-2016 BLOG: PennDOT Delivering Transportation Value (Press Release) 01-14-2016 McGinty Endorsed By Iron Workers Local 3 (Press Release) 01-14-2016 PHIA: PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards Outlines 2015 Achievements (Press Release) 01-14-2016 Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Announces Retirement of President and Chief... (Press Release) 01-14-2016 Center for Rural PA: Rural Perspectives for January/February 2016 (Press Release) 01-14-2016 Port Authority panel wants to get public comment on new fare proposal Substantial improvements in the Port Authority’s finances have paved the way for the agency to propose reducing fares for more than a quarter of its riders.