The House took action on these environmental bills this week…

Windmill Farm Assessments: Senate Bill 514 (Gordner-R-Columbia) amending the Tax Reform Act related to property tax assessments for windmill farms and other issues was passed by the House and returns to the Senate for concurrence.

Continuing Ed for Engineers, Land Surveyors, Geologists: Senate Bill 655 (Madigan-R-Bradford) establishing continuing education requirements for individuals licensed under the Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologists Registration Law was passed by the House and returned to the Senate for concurrence.

Healthy Schools: Senate Bill 1209 (Waugh-R-York) establishing the Healthy Foods, Healthy Schools Program was reported from House Appropriations Committee.

Access to Land for Recreation: House Bill 3007 (Semmel-R-Berks) limits the liability of landowners who open their property to hunting was referred to House Appropriations Committee.

Eating Healthy & Exercise: House Resolution 917 (Scavello-R-Monroe) designating every Monday as “Healthy Lifestyle Day” was adopted by the House.

Radon Action Month: House Resolution 918 (Rubley-R-Chester) designating January 2007 as “Radon Action Month” was adopted by the House.

Bills Introduced

Generator Rebate: House Bill 3078 (Schroder-R-Chester) Establishing a $500 rebate for individuals who purchase an electric generator.

GIS Day: House Resolution 916 (Fairchild-R-Mifflin) designating November 15 as “Pennsylvania GIS Day.”

11/17/2006