Every law Pennsylvania has passed

2,762 laws of the 1970s

Constitution of 1968

1. Conveyance-Commonwealth property in Allegheny County

   An Act authorizing the Department of Property and Supplies, with approval of the Governor and the Secretary of Transportation, to sell and convey certain lots or tracts of ground with improvements thereon situate in the Borough of Tarentum, Allegheny County.

   Act 69 of 1976 · May 21, 1976 · HB 499 · Official record

2. Second Class Township Code-delegates to annual state association meeting

   An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), entitled, as amended, "The Second Class Township Code," further providing for delegates to the annual meeting of the State association.

   Act 70 of 1976 · May 21, 1976 · SB 1059 · Official record

3. Agricultural land-exemption from municipal improvement assessments

   An Act exempting the owner of certain agricultural land from the payment of assessments for municipal improvements during the period of time that the owner does not use the services provided by the improvements or until there is a change in the use of the land.

   Act 71 of 1976 · May 28, 1976 · HB 217 · Official record

4. Game Law-tree damage by hunters

   An Act amending "The Game Law," approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1225, No. 316), further regulating damage done by hunters.

   Act 72 of 1976 · May 28, 1976 · HB 969 · Official record

5. Plant Pest Act-fruit tree improvement program and inspections

   An Act amending "The Pennsylvania Plant Pest Act of 1937," approved April 27, 1937 (P. L. 318, No. 90), by adding a Fruit Tree Improvement Program and providing for financing said program and further providing for certificates of inspection and dates of inspection.

   Act 73 of 1976 · May 28, 1976 · HB 1054 · Official record

6. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.)-disposition of television tubes

   An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, approved November 25, 1970 (P. L. 707, No. 230), adding provisions relating to the disposition of television tubes.

   Act 74 of 1976 · June 4, 1976 · HB 449 · Official record

7. Civil Service Act-status of certain provisional employees

   An Act amending the "Civil Service Act," approved August 5, 1941 (P. L. 752, No. 286), further providing for provisional appointments.

   Act 75 of 1976 · June 4, 1976 · HB 1928 · Official record

8. 1973-1974 Capital Budget Supplement-additional highway projects

   An Act amending the "Capital Budget Act for Fiscal Year 1973-1974, Highway Project Itemization Supplement," approved December 30, 1974 (P. L. 1160, No. 369), adding a project in Luzerne County.

   Act 76 of 1976 · June 4, 1976 · HB 2050 · Official record

9. Game Law-flashing or rotating red lights on official vehicles

   An Act amending "The Game Law," approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1225, No. 316), authorizing Pennsylvania Game Protectors to use a flashing or rotating red light on officially marked vehicles to stop and inspect vehicles for the illegal transportation or concealment of wild birds or wild animals protected by the act.

   Act 77 of 1976 · June 11, 1976 · HB 972 · Official record

10. Second Class Township Code-appropriations to tourist promotion agencies

    An Act amending "The Second Class Township Code," approved May 1, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), providing for an appropriation to certain tourist promotion agencies.

    Act 78 of 1976 · June 11, 1976 · HB 1644 · Official record

11. First Class Township Code-appropriations to tourist promotion agencies

    An Act amending "The First Class Township Code," approved June 24, 1931 (P. L. 1206, No. 331), providing for an appropriation to certain tourist promotion agencies.

    Act 79 of 1976 · June 11, 1976 · HB 1645 · Official record

12. Adoption Act-venue for proceedings

    An act amending the "Adoption Act," approved July 24, 1970 (P. L. 620, No. 208), providing for certain changes relating to venue.

    Act 80 of 1976 · June 11, 1976 · HB 1650 · Official record

13. Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.)

    An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding revised, compiled and codified provisions relating to vehicles and pedestrians.

    Act 81 of 1976 · June 17, 1976 · HB 1817 · Official record

14. Supreme and Superior Court reporters-salary limitations removed

    An Act amending the act of August 16, 1951 (P. L. 1236, No. 283), entitled "An act authorizing the Supreme Court and the Superior Court to appoint and fix the compensation of reporters of their decisions and assistants and employees;....," removing the limitation on the salary of reporters.

    Act 82 of 1976 · June 18, 1976 · SB 506 · Official record

15. State Horse Racing Law-horse registration and racetrack enclosure admission

    An Act amending the act of December 11, 1967 (P. L. 707, No. 331), entitled "State Horse Racing Law," further defining "thoroughbred horse racing"; further providing for refusal of admittance to and ejection of persons from race tracks and making an editorial change.

    Act 83 of 1976 · June 18, 1976 · SB 1011 · Official record

16. 1976-1977 Capital Budget-Fish and Game Commissions projects

    An Act providing for adoption of capital projects to be financed from current revenues of the Fish Fund, Boating Fund, and the Game Fund.

    Act 84 of 1976 · June 18, 1976 · SB 1397 · Official record

17. Athletic Code-Sunday boxing and wrestling contests

    An Act amending the act of August 31, 1955 (P. L. 531, No. 131), entitled "Pennsylvania Athletic Code," authorizing amateur and professional boxing and wrestling contests and exhibitions on Sunday and making a repeal.

    Act 85 of 1976 · June 18, 1976 · SB 1472 · Official record

18. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.)-restitution of crime victims

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, approved November 25, 1970 (P. L. 707, No. 230), adding provisions on restitution of victims of crimes and repealing part of an act relating thereto.

    Act 86 of 1976 · June 18, 1976 · HB 683 · Official record

19. Non-alcoholic drinks-sugar content redefined

    An Act amending the act of July 5, 1957 (P. L. 485, No. 276), entitled "An act for the protection of the public health and welfare, and the prevention of fraud and deception in the manufacture or sale of packaged non-alcoholic drinks; ***," further defining the content of sugar in certain non-alcoholic drinks.

    Act 87 of 1976 · June 18, 1976 · HB 726 · Official record

20. W.W. II Veterans' Compensation Fund-funds transferred to the General Fund

    An Act repealing the act of May 18, 1949 (P. L. 1451, No. 428), entitled "An act authorizing the issue and sale of bonds by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the payment of compensation to certain veterans; creating a special fund in the State Treasury to be known as the World War II Veterans

    Act 88 of 1976 · June 18, 1976 · HB 1332 · Official record

21. City Property Sale Regulation Law-extension to other municipalities

    An Act amending the "City Property Sale Regulation Law," approved July 27, 1955 (P. L. 288, No. 104), making the act available to cities of the second class A, boroughs, towns and townships.

    Act 89 of 1976 · June 23, 1976 · HB 1690 · Official record

22. Insurance Department Act-regulating computation of reserve liability of life insurance policies, etc.

    An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P. L. 789, No. 285), entitled, as amended, "The Insurance Department Act of one thousand nine hundred and twenty-one," further regulating the computation of the reserve liability of life, health, and accident insurance policies and annuity contracts.

    Act 90 of 1976 · June 23, 1976 · SB 636 · Official record

23. Insurance Company Law-interest on life insurance policies

    An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P. L. 682, No. 284), entitled "The Insurance Company Law of 1921," increasing the interest rate for computation of minimum non-forfeiture benefits and cash surrender values required in life insurance policies.

    Act 91 of 1976 · June 23, 1976 · SB 637 · Official record

24. First Class Township Code-advertisement of titles and summaries of proposed ordinances

    An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P. L. 1206, No. 331), entitled "The First Class Township Code," permitting advertisement of the titles and summarizations in lieu of the entire text of proposed ordinances.

    Act 92 of 1976 · June 23, 1976 · SB 670 · Official record

25. Public Welfare Code-changing provisions on Food Stamp computations

    An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," changing provisions relating to Food Stamp Computations.

    Act 93 of 1976 · June 23, 1976 · SB 883 · Official record

26. Insurance Company Law-changing voucher disbursement requirements

    An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P. L. 682, No. 284), entitled "The Insurance Company Law of 1921," increasing the amount of expenditure disbursement by a domestic life insurance company for which a voucher is required.

    Act 94 of 1976 · June 23, 1976 · SB 1327 · Official record

27. Insurance Department Act-penalty for acting without certificate of authority

    An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P. L. 789, No. 285), entitled, as amended, "The Insurance Department Act of one thousand nine hundred and twenty-one," further providing for certain penalties.

    Act 95 of 1976 · June 23, 1976 · SB 1329 · Official record

28. Insurance Department Act-examination of insurance companies

    An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P. L. 789, No. 285), entitled, as amended, "The Insurance Department Act of one thousand nine hundred and twenty-one," further providing for examination of insurance companies.

    Act 96 of 1976 · June 23, 1976 · SB 1330 · Official record

29. Cigarette Tax Act-disposition of certain funds

    An Act amending the act of July 22, 1970 (P. L. 513, No. 178), entitled "Pennsylvania Cigarette Tax Act," deleting certain provisions relating to the disposition of funds.

    Act 97 of 1976 · June 23, 1976 · SB 1365 · Official record

30. Project 70 lands-transfer to municipal land in Westmoreland County

    An Act authorizing the council of Franklin Borough, Westmoreland County, to transfer certain Project 70 lands in Westmoreland County to the Department of Transportation for a highway project under certain conditions.

    Act 98 of 1976 · June 24, 1976 · SB 1276 · Official record

31. Public Building Construction Fund-transfer and abolishment of funds

    An Act amending the act of June 28, 1947 (P. L. 1062, No. 455), entitled "An act providing for the issuance and sale of bonds by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the construction of public buildings;....," providing for the transfer of unneeded moneys from the Public Building Construction Fund to the Public Building Construction Sinking Fund, and further providing for the abolishment of both funds after payment of all outstanding obligations.

    Act 99 of 1976 · June 24, 1976 · SB 1359 · Official record

32. General County Assessment Law-tax levy following county-wide reassessment

    An Act amending "The General County Assessment Law," approved May 22, 1933 (P. L. 853, No. 155), providing for the levying of taxes following a county-wide reassessment of real property.

    Act 100 of 1976 · June 24, 1976 · HB 361 · Official record

33. Firemen and law enforcement officers-payment of death benefits to dependents

    An Act providing for the payment of death benefits to the surviving spouse or children of firemen or law enforcement officers killed in the performance of their duties.

    Act 101 of 1976 · June 24, 1976 · HB 385 · Official record

34. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.)-robbery and theft by extortion

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, redefining the offense of robbery, adding an additional grade for the offense and amending the offense of theft by extortion.

    Act 102 of 1976 · June 24, 1976 · HB 690 · Official record

35. Land and Water Conservation and Reclamation Act-land entry to abate emergency

    An Act amending "The Land and Water Conservation and Reclamation Act," approved January 19, 1968 (1967 P. L. 996, No. 443), granting the Secretary of Environmental Resources the right to enter certain premises for the purpose of conserving and reclaiming land and water resources; providing for liens upon such land; providing for the promulgation of rules and regulations and providing for rights of recovery for abatement of emergency conditions.

    Act 103 of 1976 · June 24, 1976 · HB 796 · Official record

36. Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law-tax levy following county-wide reassessment

    An Act amending "The Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law," approved May 21, 1943 (P. L. 571, No. 254), further providing for the levying of taxes following a county-wide reassessment of real property.

    Act 104 of 1976 · June 24, 1976 · HB 1473 · Official record

37. Probate Code (20 Pa.C.S.)-self-proved wills

    An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the acknowledgment by testator and affidavits of witnesses to wills and their effect.

    Act 105 of 1976 · June 24, 1976 · HB 1818 · Official record

38. Conveyance-portion of Fort Indiantown Gap to United States

    An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Department of Military Affairs, to transfer a portion of the Fort Indiantown Gap to the United States of America.

    Act 106 of 1976 · June 24, 1976 · HB 1893 · Official record

39. County Code-providing for full time district attorneys, etc.

    An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P. L. 323, No. 130), entitled "The County Code," providing for annual assessments for district attorneys

    Act 107 of 1976 · June 24, 1976 · SB 572 · Official record

40. Second Class County Code-providing for full time district attorney, etc.

    An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P. L. 723, No. 230), entitled, as amended, "Second Class County Code," providing for annual assessments for district attorneys

    Act 108 of 1976 · June 24, 1976 · SB 573 · Official record

41. Administrative Code - Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board members and Historical and Museum Commission police powers

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," further providing for appointed members of the Workmen

    Act 109 of 1976 · June 29, 1976 · SB 1268 · Official record

42. Public School Code - fluorescent belts for school safety patrols

    An Act amending the "Public School Code of 1949," approved March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 14), making certain changes in regard to safety patrols.

    Act 110 of 1976 · June 29, 1976 · HB 1556 · Official record

43. Public Official Compensation Law - judges salaries and Commonwealth Compensation Commission

    An Act amending the act of June 1, 1956 (P. L. 1959, No. 657), referred to as the Public Official Compensation Law, further providing for the salaries of justices and judges of the various courts, and creating the Commonwealth Compensation Commission and prescribing its powers and duties.

    Act 111 of 1976 · June 29, 1976 · HB 2002 · Official record

44. Harness Racing Law - disposition and appropriation of funds

    An Act amending the act of December 22, 1959 (P. L. 1978, No. 728), referred to as the State Harness Racing Law, further providing for distribution of funds and changing the maximum amount of funds that may be distributed to any one project.

    Act 112 of 1976 · June 29, 1976 · HB 2071 · Official record

45. Pennsylvania German Day - annual observance on June 28

    An Act providing for the observance of June 28 of each year as Pennsylvania German day.

    Act 113 of 1976 · June 29, 1976 · HB 2294 · Official record

46. Volunteer fire, ambulance and rescue companies-fighting fires on State lands

    An Act authorizing volunteer fire, ambulance and rescue companies and members thereof to enter State premises to fight fire under certain conditions; and providing for legal advice from the Attorney General for such persons in certain cases.

    Act 114 of 1976 · June 29, 1976 · SB 11 · Official record

47. County Code - collective bargaining authority of commissioners

    An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P. L. 323, No. 130), entitled "The County Code," providing that the county commissioners shall have the sole responsibility for collective bargaining negotiations for all employes paid from the county treasury.

    Act 115 of 1976 · June 29, 1976 · SB 891 · Official record

48. Second Class County Code-retirement age, benefits, etc.

    An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P. L. 723, No. 230), entitled, as amended, "Second Class County Code," defining a term, providing a service increment and option benefits and changing certain retirement ages and years of service.

    Act 116 of 1976 · June 29, 1976 · SB 1166 · Official record

49. Federal funds - regulation and disbursement

    An Act relating to the fiscal affairs of the Commonwealth concerning duties of the Governor, the Secretary of Revenue and the Budget Secretary, with respect to the submission of and signing the budget for any fiscal year; and, after a budget is enacted, regulating the issuance of warrants by the State Treasurer for certain requisitioned funds and imposing duties on persons authorized by law to issue requisitions for the payment of moneys from the State Treasury; and prescribing that Federal funds received by the Commonwealth shall be deposited in the General Fund Account with certain exceptions.

    Act 117 of 1976 · June 29, 1976 · SB 1542 · Official record

50. Administrative Code - right-of-way leases by Environmental Resources Department

    An Act amending "The Administrative Code of 1929," approved April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), authorizing the Department of Environmental Resources to lease certain rights-of-way across State property under the jurisdiction of the department.

    Act 118 of 1976 · June 30, 1976 · HB 305 · Official record

51. Senior Citizens Tax Rebate Act - temporary payment for claims, etc.

    An Act amending the "Senior Citizens Property Tax or Rent Rebate Act," approved March 11, 1971 (P. L. 104, No. 3), further providing for a temporary method of payment of administrative expenses and claims.

    Act 119 of 1976 · June 30, 1976 · HB 2141 · Official record

52. Land and Water Conservation and Reclamation Act-redesignation of funds

    An Act amending "The Land and Water Conservation and Reclamation Act," approved January 19, 1968 (P. L. 990, No. 443), redesignating funds for stream pollution from mine damage to prevention of surface subsidence and extinguishment of mine fires.

    Act 120 of 1976 · June 30, 1976 · HB 2178 · Official record

53. Law enforcement officers - clarifying powers

    An Act clarifying the powers of constables, county detectives, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, waterways patrolmen and game protectors.

    Act 121 of 1976 · June 29, 1976 · HB 803 · Official record

54. First Class City Permanent Registration Act - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending "The First Class City Permanent Registration Act," approved March 30, 1937 (P. L. 115, No. 40), further providing for registration, for the number and compensation of election commissioners, for the appointment, compensation and duties of employes and counsel of the commission, for voter registrars, for periods of registration, for penalties and for acts performed on Sundays and holidays; and changing witness fees and the age for registration.

    Act 122 of 1976 · July 1, 1976 · HB 1956 · Official record

55. Permanent Registration Act - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending "The Permanent Registration Act for Cities of the Second Class, Cities of the Second Class A, Cities of the Third Class, Boroughs, Towns and Townships," approved April 29, 1937 (P. L. 487, No. 115), providing that any elector may register; further regulating procedures governing removal notices, written or printed statements of registration; changing provisions relating to the cancellation or suspension of registration; imposing duties upon the Secretary of the Commonwealth and harmonizing language.

    Act 123 of 1976 · July 1, 1976 · HB 1957 · Official record

56. Election Code - election districts, polling places, contributions, etc.

    An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Election Code," approved June 3, 1937 (P.L. 1333, No. 320), requiring election districts to be contiguous in regions of certain school districts, further providing for contributions by corporations, unincorporated associations or unions and providing an exception for police officers to be within a certain distance of a polling place.

    Act 124 of 1976 · July 1, 1976 · HB 153 · Official record

57. Liquor Code - liquor store referendum, art museum licenses, etc.

    An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P. L. 90, No. 21), entitled "Liquor Code," prohibiting liquor stores within a dry community without a referendum; authorizing licenses under certain terms and conditions for certain art museums; and making editorial changes.

    Act 125 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 159 · Official record

58. Local Tax Collection Law - discounts and penalties on taxes

    An Act amending the act of May 25, 1945 (P. L. 1050, No. 394), entitled "Local Tax Collection Law," changing provision relating to discounts and penalties on taxes.

    Act 126 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 493 · Official record

59. Incorporated towns - advertisement of proposed ordinances

    An Act amending the act of April 14, 1949 (P. L. 443, No. 73), entitled "An act providing for the publication of ordinances and resolutions of a legislative character of incorporated towns," further permitting advertisement of the title and summarization in lieu of the entire text of any proposed ordinance.

    Act 127 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 668 · Official record

60. County Code - advertisement of proposed ordinances

    An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P. L. 323, No. 130), entitled "The County Code," permitting advertisement of the titles and summarizations in lieu of the entire text of proposed ordinances.

    Act 128 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 671 · Official record

61. Local Health Administration Law - increasing State grants

    An Act amending the act of August 24, 1951 (P. L. 1304, No. 315), entitled, as amended, "Local Health Administration Law," increasing State grants to county departments of health and to certain municipalities.

    Act 129 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 850 · Official record

62. Public Welfare Code - income eligibility for State blind pensions

    An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," excluding any increase in certain benefits in determining income eligibility for amount of State blind pensions.

    Act 130 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 875 · Official record

63. Incorporated towns - appointment of independent auditor

    An Act amending the act of April 18, 1929 (P. L. 612, No. 253), entitled, as amended, "An act for the election of the mayor, members of town council, and auditors, in incorporated towns of the Commonwealth; regulating the manner of voting for such officers, and repealing inconsistent general, local and special laws," authorizing town council to appoint an independent auditor.

    Act 131 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 931 · Official record

64. Public Welfare Code - dependent children foster care county expenditures

    An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," further providing for computations affecting counties.

    Act 132 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 954 · Official record

65. Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Allegheny County

    An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Public Welfare, the Department of Transportation and the Governor, to convey to the Chartier Valley School District 24.115 acres of land, more or less, situate in Collier Township, Allegheny County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

    Act 133 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1096 · Official record

66. Probate Code (20 Pa.C.S.) - multiple-party accounts

    An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding provisions relating to multiple-party accounts.

    Act 134 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1143 · Official record

67. Probate Code (20 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, making certain editorial corrections; expanding nonmandatory jurisdiction of the orphans

    Act 135 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1144 · Official record

68. Probate Code (20 Pa.C.S.) - disclaimers

    An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, to provide for disclaimers; and conforming other provisions.

    Act 136 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1145 · Official record

69. Business Improvement District Act - extending application and revising assessment procedures

    An Act amending the act of November 30, 1967 (P. L. 658, No. 305), entitled, as amended, "Business Improvement District Act of 1967," making the act uniform for all municipal corporations and further providing for the method of imposing and collecting assessments for improvements.

    Act 137 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1415 · Official record

70. 1976-1977 Capital Budget - transportation assistance projects

    A Supplement to the act of , (No. ), entitled "An act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1976-1977," itemizing transportation assistance projects to be acquired or constructed by The Pennsylvania Transportation Assistance Authority together with their estimated financial cost; authorizing the incurring of debt without the approval of the electors for the purpose of financing the projects, stating the estimated useful life of the projects, and making an appropriation.

    Act 138 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1500 · Official record

71. Administrative Code - Crime Victim's Compensation Board, etc.

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," creating the Crime Victim

    Act 139 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 153 · Official record

72. Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Philadelphia

    An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Secretary of Transportation to sell and convey to Urban Community Alternatives certain lots or pieces of ground together with buildings and improvements thereon situate in the City of Philadelphia.

    Act 140 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 848 · Official record

73. Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Philadelphia

    An Act authorizing the Department of Property and Supplies, with the approval of the Governor and the Secretary of Transportation to sell and convey to Queen Village Community Fund of Historic Philadelphia a certain tract of land together with improvements thereon situate in the City of Philadelphia.

    Act 141 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 849 · Official record

74. Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.)

    An Act amending Titles 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations), 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding revised, codified and compiled provisions relating to judiciary and judicial procedure, including certain judicially enforceable rights, duties, immunities and liabilities and separately enacting certain related provisions of law.

    Act 142 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 935 · Official record

75. Mental Health Procedures Act

    An Act relating to mental health procedures; providing for the treatment and rights of mentally disabled persons, for voluntary and involuntary examination and treatment and for determinations affecting those charged with crime or under sentence.

    Act 143 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1025 · Official record

76. Probate Code (20 Pa.C.S.) - estate planning in incompetents' estates

    An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for estate planning in incompetents

    Act 144 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1147 · Official record

77. Public Utility Commission Law - establishment of Bureau of Conservation, Economics and Energy Planning

    An Act amending the act of March 31, 1937 (P. L. 160, No. 43), entitled "An act creating a commission to be known as the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission;....," further providing for the organization of the commission.

    Act 145 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1219 · Official record

78. Public Utility Commission Law - cross-examination of witnesses

    An Act amending the act of March 31, 1937 (P. L. 160, No. 43), entitled "An act creating a commission to be known as the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission;....," further providing for hearing and investigative procedures.

    Act 146 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1223 · Official record

79. Unemployment Compensation Law - employer grouping, benefit charges and surety bonds

    An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp. Sess., 1937 P. L. 2897, No. 1), entitled "Unemployment Compensation Law," providing for a movable base year; eliminating the word "private" from certain pension plans; providing for a percentage of benefits to be charged against certain employers; reducing the amount of certain bonds and making editorial corrections.

    Act 147 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1267 · Official record

80. Public Welfare Code - child welfare program payments

    An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," increasing the maximum annual State grants to county institution districts or their successors for cost of child welfare programs; further providing for the payment of the costs and expenses for the care of the child; making certain repeals; and placing a duty upon the Auditor General to ascertain and certify certain costs.

    Act 148 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 852 · Official record

81. Second Class Township Code - compensation of treasurer

    An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), entitled "The Second Class Township Code," further providing for the compensation of the township treasurer.

    Act 149 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 965 · Official record

82. Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law - information on assessment notices

    An Act amending the act of May 21, 1943 (P. L. 571, No. 254), entitled, as amended, "The Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law," further providing for certain information on assessment notices.

    Act 150 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1186 · Official record

83. General County Assessment Law - information on assessment notices

    An Act amending the act of May 22, 1933 (P. L. 853, No. 155), entitled "The General County Assessment Law," further providing for certain information on assessment notices.

    Act 151 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1187 · Official record

84. Comparative negligence - doctrine established for civil liability

    An Act establishing the doctrine of comparative negligence in actions for damages for injuries due to negligence, and providing for recovery against and contribution among joint defendants.

    Act 152 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1237 · Official record

85. Community College Act - nonresident student tuition charges

    An Act amending the act of August 24, 1963 (P. L. 1132, No. 484), entitled "Community College Act of 1963," further providing for tuition.

    Act 153 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1431 · Official record

86. 1976-1977 Capital Budget Act

    An Act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1976-1977.

    Act 154 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1504 · Official record

87. 1976-1977 Capital Budget Public Improvement Supplement

    A Supplement to the act of (No. ), entitled "An act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1976-1977," itemizing public improvement projects of the Department of General Services, together with their estimated financial cost, authorizing the incurring of debt for the projects without approval of the electors to complete projects in the category of public improvements by acquisition of original furniture and equipment to be acquired by the Department of General Services, stating the estimated useful life of such projects and making an appropriation.

    Act 155 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1505 · Official record

88. Pennsylvania State University - appropriations

    A Supplement to the act of April 1, 1863 (P. L. 213, No. 227), entitled "An act to accept the grant of Public Lands, by the United States, to the several states, for the endowment of Agricultural Colleges," making appropriations for carrying the same into effect, providing for a basis for payments of such appropriations and providing a method of accounting for the funds appropriated.

    Act 156 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1580 · Official record

89. Temple University - appropriations

    A Supplement to the act of November 30, 1965 (P. L. 843, No. 255), entitled "An act providing for the establishment and operation of Temple University as an instrumentality of the Commonwealth to serve as a State-related university in the higher education system of the Commonwealth;....," making appropriations for carrying the same into effect, providing for a basis for payments of such appropriation and providing a method of accounting for the funds appropriated.

    Act 157 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1581 · Official record

90. University of Pittsburgh - appropriations

    A Supplement to the act of July 28, 1966 (3rd Sp. Sess., P. L. 87, No. 3), entitled "An act providing for the establishment and operation of the University of Pittsburgh as an instrumentality of the Commonwealth to serve as a State-related university in the higher education system of the Commonwealth;....," making appropriations for carrying the same into effect, providing for a basis for payments of such appropriations, and providing a method of accounting for the funds appropriated.

    Act 158 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1582 · Official record

91. Lincoln University-appropriation

    A Supplement to the act of July 7, 1972 (P. L. 743, No. 176), entitled "An act providing for the establishment and operation of Lincoln University as an instrumentality of the Commonwealth to serve as a State-related institution in the higher education system of the Commonwealth;....," making appropriations for carrying the same into effect, providing for a basis for payments of such appropriation, and providing a method of accounting for the funds appropriated.

    Act 159 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1583 · Official record

92. Legal Notices Codification (45 Pa.C.S.)

    An Act amending Titles 45 (Legal Notices) and 1 (General Provisions) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding revised, codified and compiled provisions relating to legal notice and publication of documents and revising and reenacting separately certain related provisions.

    Act 160 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 65 · Official record

93. Administrative Code - Office of Consumer Advocate

    An Act amending the "Administrative Code of 1929," approved April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), providing for the office of Consumer Advocate in the Department of Justice for a limited period; and imposing powers and duties; and making an appropriation.

    Act 161 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 175 · Official record

94. Wright's Ferry Bridge (Susquehanna River)-designation

    An Act naming a bridge over the Susquehanna River, the General Daniel B. Strickler Bridge.

    Act 162 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 290 · Official record

95. Game Law - maximum price for land purchases

    An Act amending "The Game Law," approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1225, No. 316), increasing the maximum purchase price per acre the commission may pay for land and providing for the purchase of certain land without restriction or limitation.

    Act 163 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 293 · Official record

96. Local Government Commission Law - printing and distribution of municipal codes

    An Act amending the act of May 29, 1935 (P. L. 244, No. 102), entitled "An act creating a Local Government Commission to study and report on functions of local government; their allocation and elimination; the cost of local government and means of reducing it; and the consolidation of local government; and making an appropriation," providing for the publishing and distribution of certain codes.

    Act 164 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 596 · Official record

97. Public Welfare Code - child welfare program grants

    An Act amending the "Public Welfare Code," approved June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), gradually increasing the maximum annual State grants to county institution districts or their successors for cost of child welfare programs.

    Act 165 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 620 · Official record

98. Insurance Department Act - group or blanket insurance and annuities

    An Act repealing clause (5) of subsection (e) of section 208, of "The Insurance Department Act of one thousand nine hundred and twenty-one," approved May 17, 1921 (P. L. 789, No. 285), further providing for transactions in this Commonwealth involving group or blanket insurance or group annuities.

    Act 166 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 649 · Official record

99. Consolidated Statutes - appropriation for publication

    An Act amending the act of June 17, 1974 (No. 107), entitled "An act amending Title 1 (General Provisions) of the Consolidated Pennsylvania Statutes, providing for an official publication of the Consolidated Statutes, adding provisions relating to unofficial statutory provisions, changing provisions relating to the correction of errors in and printing and distribution of statutes, repealing inconsistent statutory provisions and making an appropriation," changing the amount and extending the period for the appropriation for the publication of the Consolidated Statutes.

    Act 167 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 1089 · Official record

100. State Highway Department Law - payments to highway improvement contractors

     An Act amending the "State Highway Department Law," approved May 31, 1911 (P. L. 468, No. 193), further providing for retainages.

     Act 168 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 1145 · Official record