Here are the Senate and House Calendars and Committee meetings showing bills of interest as well as a list of new environmental bills introduced--

Bill Calendars

House (March 31): House Bill 202 (Harper-R-Montgomery) prohibiting standby water service charges for fire companies; House Bill 1684 (Everett-R-Lycoming) which seeks to clarify a minimum royalty payment in state law; House Resolution 583 (Molchany-D-Allegheny) designating January 13-19 Mt. Washington Emerald View Park Trail Week. <> Click Here for full House Bill Calendar.

Senate (March 31): Senate Bill 411 (Kasunic-D-Somerset) encouraging the reuse of mine drainage and mine pool water for drilling operations; Senate Bill 1149 (Brubaker-R-Lancaster0 regulating fertilizer for use on turf; Senate Bill 1236 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) authorizing royalty interest owners of oil and gas wells to inspect records of gas companies to verify proper payments;  Senate Bill 1254 (Yudichak-D- Luzerne) changing the definition of “lead free” under the Plumbing System Lead Ban and Notification Act to conform to federal requirements-- sponsor summary. <> Click Here for full Senate Bill Calendar.

Committee Meeting Agendas This Week

House:   <>  Click Here for full House Committee Schedule.

Senate: the Appropriations Committee meets to consider Senate Bill 1237 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) prohibiting gas companies from retaliating against royalty interest owners of oil and gas wells by terminating their lease agreement and Senate Bill 1238 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) requiring gas companies to fill a satisfaction piece in the county Recorder of Deeds office when oil and gas leases are terminated; the Local Government Committee meets to consider Senate Bill 1255 (Erickson-R- Delaware) authorizing municipal authorities to establish programs that allow property owners to reduce their stormwater rates and changes by implementing best management practices- sponsor summary, House Bill 1052 (Freeman-D-Lehigh) further authorizing use of local recreation fees- House Fiscal Note; the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee holds a hearing on variable electric rates. <>  Click Here for full Senate Committee Schedule.

Bills Pending In Key Committees

Here are links to key Standing Committees in the House and Senate and the bills pending in each--

House

Appropriations

Education

Environmental Resources and Energy

Consumer Affairs

Gaming Oversight

Human Services

Judiciary

Liquor Control

Transportation

Links for all other Standing House Committees

Senate

Appropriations

Environmental Resources and Energy

Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Community, Economic and Recreational Development

Education

Judiciary

Law and Justice

Public Health and Welfare

Transportation

Links for all other Standing Senate Committees

Bills Introduced

The following bills of interest were introduced this week--

Sewage Sludge: House Bill 2056 (Hanna-D-Centre) providing for additional notice and hearing on permits for land application of sewage sludge.

Official Butterfly: House Bill 2130 (Millard-R-Columbia) designating the Monarch butterfly as the official butterfly of the Commonwealth- sponsor summary.

Crude Oil Council: Senate Bill 1310 (Hutchinson-R-Venango) establishing the PA Grade Crude Development Advisory Council in DEP relating to the conventional oil and gas drilling industry-- sponsor summary.

Session Schedule

Here is the latest voting session schedule for the Senate and House--

House

March 31

April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 28, 29, 30

May 5, 6, 7

June 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

Senate

March 31

April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 28, 29, 30

May 5, 6, 7

June 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

3/31/2014