Following are links to prior legislative bills, derived, in part, from recommendations of the Joint State Government Commision prior to enactment on November 29, 2006 of Act 169 of 2006. These links are provided for informational purposes only. Use them in your own discretion. Act with the advice of qualified professionals. (See: Notice on Home page.)

PRIOR LEGISLATIVE BILLS (1998-2004) NOT ENACTED:

• Senate Bill 492 (2003-2004):

  • Introduced in Regular Legislative Session of 2003-2004, passed unanimously by the House & Senate, but vetoed by the Governor on November 30, 2004, and therefore not enacted:
  • General Information
  • Legislative History
  • Printer's No. 1653 -- Latest Version (vetoed by the Governor):
    • Text Form
    • PDF Format
  • Veto Message No. 8, by Governor Edward Rendell, issued on November 30, 2004.

• Senate Bill 1268 (2001-2002):

  • Introduced in Regular Legislative Session of 2001-2002, but never approved by the Senate, and therefore not enacted:
  • General Information
  • Legislative History
  • Printer's No. 1662 -- Latest Version (before expiration at end of Session):
    • Text Form
    • PDF Format

• House Bill 96 (1999-2000):

  • Introduced in Regular Legislative Session of 1999-2000, approved by the House but not by the Senate, and therefore not enacted:
  • General Information
  • Legislative History
  • Printer's No. 2943-- Latest Version (before expiration at end of Session):
    • Text Form
    • PDF Format