The following bills of interest saw action this week in the House and Senate--

House

Blocking Regulations: House Bill 965 (Godshall-R-Montgomery) further providing for review of regulations and policies by the General Assembly was referred into and out of the House Appropriations Committee and passed by the House.  A summary and House Fiscal Note are available.  The bill now goes to the Senate for action.

Water/Wastewater System Valuation: House Bill 1326 (Godshall-R-Montgomery) further providing for the valuation of water and wastewater systems was amended on the House Floor, referred into and out of the House Appropriations Committee and passed by the House.  A summary and House Fiscal Note are available.  The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Capital Facilities Debt: House Bill 930 (Toohil-R-Luzerne)  creates an annual cap of $125 million for Capital Facilities Debt for redevelopment assistance projects was referred into and out of the House Appropriations Committee and passed by the House.  A House Fiscal Note and summary are available.  The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.  House Bill 928 (Mentzer-R-Bedford) reduces the overall limit on Capital Facilities Debt from $3.45 billion to $2.95 billion was amended and reported from the House Appropriations Committee and passed by the House.  A House Fiscal Note and summary are available.  The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.

10/26/2015