EnergyStar, historic preservation and utility shut-off legislation all moved this week in the General Assembly. Here’s a quick rundown…

EnergyStar Tax Relief: House Bill 1687 (Ellis-R-Bucks) eliminating the sales tax on certain appliances that meet EnergyStar requirements was reported out of House Rules and referred to House Appropriations.

Historic Preservation: House Bill 27 (Tangretti-D-Westmoreland) establishing the Historic Home and Neighborhood Preservation Act was reported out of House Rules Committee.

Shutting Off Water: House Bill 893 (Semmel-R-Berks) changing procedures for shutting off water for nonpayment of sewage bills was reported out of House Rules Committee.

Bills Introduced

Hybrid Vehicle Development: House Resolution 445 (Cohen-D-Philadelphia) urging auto makers to develop and produce plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Increasing In-Lieu of Tax Payments: Senate Bill 868 (Scarnati-R-Warren) would increase in-lieu of tax payments for state forest land.

9/30/2005