Here’s a quick rundown on other bills moving this week…

Senate

Watershed Awareness Week: Senate Resolution 110 (Musto-D-Luzerne) designating May as “Watershed Awareness Week” was adopted by the Senate.

Drinking Water Week: Senate Resolution 106 (MJ.White-R-Venango) designating May 6 – 12 as “Drinking Water Week” in Pennsylvania was adopted by the Senate.

Independent Counsel: The Senate Appropriations Committee reported out Senate Bill 105 (Musto-D-Luzerne) authorizing the Environmental Quality Board to hire independent counsel.

Energy Assistance: Senate Bill 352 (Robbins-R-Mercer) providing additional funds for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program was referred to Senate Appropriations Committee.

Charitable Contributions: Senate Bill 90 (Tomlinson-R-Bucks) clarifying provisions for making charitable contributions to the Wildlife Conservation and other funds on the state income tax form was referred to Senate Appropriations Committee.

Nuclear Plant Fees: Senate Bill 782 (MJWhite-R-Venango) that would increase fees on nuclear power plants and for transport escorts was reported from the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and re-referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Storage Tanks: Senate Bill 815 (Musto-D-Luzerne) that would amend the Storage Tank Act to extend the sunset dates on certain programs was reported from the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.

House

Historic Preservation Grants: House Bill 221 (Tangretti-D-Westmoreland) establishing an historic preservation grant program was referred to the House Appropriations Committee.

Landowner Liability: House Bill 13 (Readshaw-D-Allegheny) limiting liability of landowners in connection with opening their lands for hunting and recreation was referred to House Appropriations Committee.

Mine Safety: House Bill 483 (Bastian-R-Somerset) creating the Mine Families First Program to provide assistance to families involved in mine rescue incidents was referred to the House Appropriations Committee.

Nuclear Power Plant Fees: House Bill 496 (George-D-Clearfield) that would increase fees on nuclear power plants and for transport escorts was referred to the House Appropriations Committee.

5/4/2007