These bills of interest saw action in the House and Senate this week—

Senate

Energy Assistance: Senate Bill 352 (Robbins-R-Mercer) providing for a Low-Income Energy Assistance Program allocation of funds was reported from the Senate Appropriations Committee and is now on the Senate Calendar for action.

Game Commission Board: House Bill 1214 (Surra-D-Elk) changing the term of office for Game Commission board members was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee.

House

Adopt-A-River: House Bill 328 (Sturla-D-Lancaster) establishing the Adopt-A-River Program within DCNR was reported out of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and is now on the House Calendar for action.

Flood Assistance: House Bill 1989 (Wansacz-D-Luzerne) establishing the PA Flood Grant and Assistance Program was reported from the House Appropriations Committee on a party line vote and is now on the House Calendar for action. Republicans voted against the bill because it included a tax on property insurance policies.

6/6/2008