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Here is a summary of legislation that I have introduced this legislative session.

House Bill 609

This is a Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing legislation to allow persons in the National Guard or in a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, whether activated or not, to hold public office concurrently with their service. This legislation is awaiting action in the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.

House Bill 610

An Act amending the act of July 10, 1981 (P.L.214, No.67), known as the Bingo Law, further providing for definitions and for rules for licensing and operation; providing for progressive jackpots; and further providing for penalties.

House Bill 611

This is an Act providing for the establishment of a Cultural Development District Program for communities in this Commonwealth with arts and cultural centers which benefit the public; and establishing Commonwealth tax exemptions for residents and businesses within the designated cultural development districts. This bill is awaiting action in the House Urban Affairs Committee.

House Bill 612

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for unattended motor vehicle. The House Transportation Committee will have to act on this legislation before it sees action by the full House of Representatives.

House Bill 613

An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, transferring provisions relating to environmental advisory councils; providing for the designation and regulation of geologically hazardous areas throughout this Commonwealth to protect people and limit property damage and the disruption of commerce from the possible dangers associated with land development in areas that are prone to landslides, sinkholes or other geologic hazards; imposing duties and conferring powers on the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and municipalities; and providing for enforcement and remedies. This bill awaits action in the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.

House Bill 1037

An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for prerelease plans and for parole power. Judiciary Committee action is needed on this bill.

House Bill 1332

An Act amending the act of June 21, 1939 (P.L.626, No.294), referred to as the Second Class County Assessment Law, further providing for administration and for revision of assessments. The Finance committee will review this legislation.

House Bill 1421

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for duties of public institutions of higher education, for the Transfer and Articulation Oversight Committee and for participation by independent institutions of higher education and for participation by State-related institutions. This bill is awaiting action in the Education Committee.

House Bill 1422

An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in anatomical gifts, further providing for persons who may execute anatomical gift, for manner of executing anatomical gifts and for use of driver's license or identification card to indicate organ or tissue donation. This bill is awaiting action in the Transportation Committee.

House Bill 1560

An Act providing for uniform health carrier external review; and imposing powers and duties on the Insurance Department. The House Insurance Committee is reviewing this legislation.