Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB 447 — An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in volunteer firefighters, further providing for definitions, for statement of purpose, for funds and for audits.

Last action — Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends existing laws related to volunteer firefighters in Pennsylvania by adding definitions, expanding the statement of purpose, and detailing the uses of funds for recruitment and retention efforts.

  • 35 Pa.C.S. § 7412

    "Length of service award program." A system established to provide tax-deferred income benefits to active volunteer members of a fire service.

    Introduces a definition for 'Length of service award program'.

  • 35 Pa.C.S. § 7413

    Safeguards for preserving life, health and safety of volunteer firefighters to ensure their availability to participate in the fire service, including necessary training. → (6.1) Financial assistance to recruit and retain volunteer firefighters.

    Adds a new purpose of providing financial assistance for recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters.

  • 35 Pa.C.S. § 7416

    (18) To provide financial assistance for activities and materials needed to aid in the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters.

    Allows relief associations to use funds for recruitment and retention efforts.

  • 35 Pa.C.S. § 7416

    (19) To establish and pay for length of service award programs.

    Permits the use of funds for establishing length of service award programs.

  • 35 Pa.C.S. § 7418

    any

    Removes the word 'any' from the existing text, potentially clarifying the Auditor General's findings regarding funds improperly spent.

Action History

  1. Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

  2. First consideration

  3. Reported as committed

  4. PN 0443 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 237 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Dinniman

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (237)

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Votes

Committee vote (VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS): Reported as Committed

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4000
Unaffiliated 5000
Democratic 2000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
BLAKE — Yea
IOVINO — Yea
MENSCH — Yea
REGAN — Yea
SCARNATI — Yea
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 447?
SB 447 is sponsored by Jay Costa (Democratic), Michele Brooks (Republican), Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic), Dinniman, Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Mensch, Browne, Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), Killion, Scott E. Hutchinson (Republican), Yudichak, Blake, Katie J. Muth (Democratic), and Iovino.
What is the current status of SB 447?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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