Here’s the rundown of what’s on the calendars and in committees—

Calendars

The House will start with these bills of interest on its April 24 Calendar--Senate Bill 881 would tighten the definition of “blight” to prohibit local governments from using eminent domain authority to take private businesses; House Bill 1588 providing for the fluoridation of public water; House Bill 2067 setting limits on state spending through a constitutional amendment; House Resolution 661 designating May as “Lyme Disease Awareness Month;” and House Resolution 679 designating May as “Drinking Water Awareness Month.

Senate/House Bills Moving

With the Senate and House out of session this week, there was no movement on environmental legislation, but the Governor did sign two bills on his desk. Here’s the rundown.

Bills on Governor’s Desk

Ecoterrorism: House Bill 213 (Godshall-R-Montgomery) establishing penalties for eco-terrorism was signed into law by Gov. Rendell this week.

Water Shutoff: House Bill 893 (Semmel-R-Berks) establishing procedures for shutting off water service for nonpayment of sewer bills was signed into law by the Governor.

Bills Introduced

Arbor Day: House Resolution 706 (Marsico-R-Dauphin) designating April 28 as Arbor Day.

Watershed Awareness Month: House Resolution 711 (Adolph-R-Delaware, George-D-Clearfield) designating May as Watershed Awareness Month. (not yet online)

4/14/2006