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House Rules Committee reports two bill packages; first advances unanimously, second passes 18-15
Summary
The House Rules Committee reported two packages of bills at the 11:20 a.m. meeting. The first package advanced unanimously, 33-0, and the second advanced 18-15 after party-line opposition by Republicans, clearing several measures for further action.
The House Rules Committee met at 11:20 a.m. and reported two separate packages of bills, advancing the first package unanimously (33-0) and the second by an 18-15 vote after party-line opposition.
The committee, having established a quorum, moved the first package that included: “house bill 5 89, printer's number 1069,” described in committee as establishing a landside and sinkhole insurance program and fund; “house bill 1545, printer's number 1822,” described as amending Title 75 to further provide for suspension of registration for unpaid parking-related tickets; “house bill 15 91, printer's number 19 39,” described as amending Title 75 to provide for private parking lots; “house bill 1,600, printer's number 1944,” described as codifying the Keystone Stars program; and “house bill 1646, printer's number 1996,” described as changing the quorum for the State Board of Barber Examiners to a majority of members. The chair moved to report the package; the committee voted 33 to 0 and the package advanced.
The committee then moved a second package that included: “house bill 15 76, printer's number 1863,” described as providing counsel for court-educated juveniles; “house bill 1577, printer's number 18 64,” described as ensuring safe and humane institutional practices; and “house bill 16 97, printer's number 20 81,” described as establishing the Taxpayer Prevention Fraud Act. Republican members signaled opposition during roll call, and the package advanced by a vote of 18 in favor and 15 opposed. The secretary recorded that Democrats voted in favor and Republicans opposed the second package.
The meeting record shows brief discussion and no recorded amendments to the packages. The chair directed the roll call and declared the results before adjourning the committee.
Meeting minutes indicate two formal actions were recorded (reporting the two packages); no implementation directions, referrals to other committees, or requested staff reports were entered on the transcript excerpt provided.
