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55,382 acts of the General Assembly, from William Penn’s first assembly in 1682 to 2026. Until 1874 much of the Assembly’s work was “special” legislation for a single person, company or town: a divorce, a road, a tavern license. That year’s constitution barred local and special laws on most subjects, and the yearly count fell; lately it is about 150.

Not yet complete · The state has not yet digitized its session laws act by act for most years between 1851 and 1949. We filled what we could from scans of the printed volumes: every year from 1851 to 1875 and most sessions from 1877 to 1907. A computer read those titles, so they can contain misspellings, and a few acts in each year were missed. Most years from 1909 to 1949 are still thin (marked below). Every other year is complete, from 1682 through 1850 and from 1950 to today.

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2,762 laws of the 1970s

Constitution of 1968

  1. Pennsylvania State Police-preference in appointment examinations

    An Act amending the act of June 3, 1919 (P. L. 366, No. 179), entitled "An act reorganizing the Department of State Police; creating therein a Bureau of Fire Protection; providing for a State Police Force, and defining the powers and duties of the same, including the enforcement of laws relating to game, fish, forestry, and water supply, and certain other laws, and including the collection of information useful for the detection of crime, and the apprehension of criminals; ***," providing a preference as to Pennsylvania State Police examinations.

    Act 169 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 1196 · Official record

  2. Municipal regulation of real estate improvements - permit application procedures

    An Act providing for the approval or disapproval of applications for a permit relating to the construction or maintenance of improvements to real estate.

    Act 170 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 1310 · Official record

  3. Bakery Law - redefining bakery and regulating employes

    An Act amending the "Bakery Law" approved May 22, 1933 (P. L. 912, No. 168), requiring certain physical examinations and prohibiting certain persons from working in a bakery.

    Act 171 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 1409 · Official record

  4. Fruit and Vegetable Grading Law - exclusion of grapes, packaging and inspections

    An Act amending the "Fruit and Vegetable Grading Law," approved March 28, 1929 (P. L. 86, No. 97), excluding grapes from the provisions of the act; redefining "closed package;" and limiting the right of agents of the department to enter upon certain premises.

    Act 172 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 1468 · Official record

  5. Liquor Code - stadium or arena permits

    An Act amending the "Liquor Code," approved April 12, 1951 (P. L. 90, No. 21), providing certain changes for stadium or arena permits.

    Act 173 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 1498 · Official record

  6. Neighborhood Assistance Act - tax credits

    An Act amending the "Neighborhood Assistance Act," approved November 29, 1967 (P. L. 636, No. 292), providing for a tax credit of up to seventy per cent to business firms which contribute to activities of the type certified in regulation by the Secretary of the Department of Community Affairs as special program priorities, and further providing for the maximum amount of tax credits which may be allowed in any one fiscal year.

    Act 174 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 1538 · Official record

  7. Stallion Service Fraud Law - repeal

    An Act repealing the act of May 10, 1893 (P. L. 37, No. 33), entitled "An act to prevent deception and fraud by owners or agents who may have control of any stallion kept for service, by proclaiming or publishing fraudulent or false pedigrees or records, and to protect such owners or agents in the collection of fees for services of such stallions."

    Act 175 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 1607 · Official record

  8. Construction standards for handicapped persons - administration and regulation

    An Act amending the act of September 1, 1965 (P. L. 459, No. 235), entitled "An act requiring that certain buildings and facilities constructed with Commonwealth funds adhere to certain principles, ***," providing for limited exemptions from the provisions of this act, creating an advisory board, providing for its powers and duties and adding to the powers and duties of the Secretary of Labor and Industry.

    Act 176 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 1619 · Official record

  9. Game Law - maximum payments for bear damage

    An Act amending "The Game Law," approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1225, No. 316), increasing the maximum amount which may be expended annually by the commission for the payment of bear damage protection or bear damage claims.

    Act 177 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 1642 · Official record

  10. Coal mines - emergency medical personnel and communications

    An Act providing for emergency medical personnel; employment of emergency medical personnel and emergency communications in coal mines.

    Act 178 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 1643 · Official record

  11. Borough Code - associations for mayors

    An Act amending "The Borough Code," approved February 1, 1966 (1965 P. L. 1656, No. 581), providing for membership in mayoral associations and authorizing the payment of expenses relating thereto.

    Act 179 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 1764 · Official record

  12. Workmen's Compensation Act - redefining occupational disease

    An Act amending "The Pennsylvania Workmen

    Act 180 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 1819 · Official record

  13. Insurance Company Law - authorized investments

    An Act amending "The Insurance Company Law of 1921," approved May 17, 1921 (P. L. 682, No. 284), authorizing investments in interest bearing deposits and savings accounts and certificates of deposit and providing for limitations thereon.

    Act 181 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 2059 · Official record

  14. Insurance Company Law - investment of capital and surplus

    An Act amending the "Insurance Company Law of 1921," approved May 17, 1921 (P. L. 682, No. 284), extending certain restrictions regarding the investment of capital, surplus, etc.

    Act 182 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 2061 · Official record

  15. Insurance Company Law - mutual insurance company reserves

    An Act amending "The Insurance Company Law of 1921," approved May 17, 1921 (P. L. 682, No. 284), eliminating certain exemptions on reserving requirements applicable to mutual fire insurance companies.

    Act 183 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 2062 · Official record

  16. Insurance Company Law - workmen's compensation insurance underwriting

    An Act amending "The Insurance Company Law of 1921," approved May 17, 1921 (P. L. 682, Act No. 284), making workmen

    Act 184 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 2064 · Official record

  17. Insurance Company Law - group accident and sickness insurance regulation

    An Act amending "The Insurance Company Law of 1921," approved May 17, 1921 (P. L. 682, No. 284), requiring a conversion privilege in certain group accident and sickness policies and notification of certain employe organizations in the event of termination of group accident and sickness insurance contracts.

    Act 185 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 2065 · Official record

  18. Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Venango County

    An Act authorizing the Department of General Services to convey a tract of land and a right-of-way in the City of Oil City to the City of Oil City.

    Act 186 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 2281 · Official record

  19. Mass immunization projects - exemptions from liability

    An Act amending the act of September 19, 1974 (P. L. 644, No. 210), entitled "An act exempting physicians and nurses from certain liability when participating in a mass immunization project approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Health," extending the provisions of the act to certain societies, facilities,, agencies and clinics.

    Act 187 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 2354 · Official record

  20. Liquor Code - interlocking business regulation

    An Act amending the "Liquor Code," approved April 12, 1951 (P. L. 90, No. 21), removing retail dispenser from the provision on interlocking business and permitting licensees to have commercial offices on certain premises.

    Act 188 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 2377 · Official record

  21. School Employees Retirement Code (24 Pa.C.S.)-optional membership

    An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for optional membership in the system.

    Act 189 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 2446 · Official record

  22. Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act - redefining transportation assistance projects

    An Act amending the "Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act," approved July 20, 1968 (P. L. 550, No. 217), further defining "Transportation Assistance Projects."

    Act 190 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 2456 · Official record

  23. 1975-1976 Capital Budget - transportation assistance and highway projects

    A Supplement to the act of October 18, 1975 (No. 112), entitled "An act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1975-1976," itemizing a transportation assistance project and a highway project *** and making an appropriation.

    Act 191 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 2457 · Official record

  24. Vehicle Code - disabled veteran plates and parking

    An Act amending "The Vehicle Code," approved April 29, 1959 (P. L. 58, No. 32), directing the issuance of special registration plates exempt from all registration fees to certain disabled veterans; exempting motor vehicles bearing such plates from certain parking restrictions for limited times; and prescribing penalties.

    Act 192 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 77 · Official record

  25. State highway system - removal of road in Westmoreland County

    An Act amending the act of May 18, 1945 (P. L. 809, No. 323), entitled "An act removing certain roads or sections of road from the State highway system; and providing for their future maintenance and construction," removing part of a parallel highway subject to certain conditions.

    Act 193 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 2003 · Official record

  26. Horse Race Law-place of conducting race meets

    An Act amending the act of December 11, 1967 (P. L. 707, No. 331), referred to as the State Horse Racing Law, further providing for incorporation.

    Act 194 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 2202 · Official record

  27. 1973-1974 Capital Budget - 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), providing for highway projects to be acquired or constructed by the Department of Transportation in Luzerne and Armstrong counties and making an editorial correction.

    Act 195 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · HB 2530 · Official record

  28. Liquor Code - special occasion permits

    An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P. L. 90, No. 21), entitled "Liquor Code," authorizing special occasion permits for certain sportsmen

    Act 196 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 516 · Official record

  29. Administrative Code - Navigation Commission for Delaware River

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," further providing for the Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its navigable tributaries and making repeals and making an appropriation.

    Act 197 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 800 · Official record

  30. Malt Beverage Tax Law - extending emergency tax credits

    An Act amending the act of May 5, 1933 (P. L. 284, No. 104), entitled, as amended, "Malt Beverage Tax Law," extending the emergency malt or brewed beverage tax credits.

    Act 198 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1031 · Official record

  31. Administrative Code-State Oral School for the Deaf name change and educational institution purposes

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," changing the name of the Pennsylvania State Oral School for the Deaf and adding provisions relating to purchases authorized by the boards of trustees of State institutions within the Department of Education.

    Act 199 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1091 · Official record

  32. Conveyance - reverter repealed for Commonwealth property in Lackawanna County

    An Act repealing section 2 of the act of December 13, 1974 (P. L. 962, No. 316), entitled "An act authorizing the Department of Property and Supplies, with the approval of the Governor, to convey land situate in the City of Carbondale, Lackawanna County to the Carbondale Redevelopment Authority."

    Act 200 of 1976 · July 9, 1976 · SB 1183 · Official record

  33. Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Centre County

    An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with approval of the Governor and the Secretary of Environmental Resources to convey a certain tract of ground with improvements thereon situate in the Borough of South Philipsburg, Centre County.

    Act 201 of 1976 · July 15, 1976 · SB 959 · Official record

  34. Public Welfare Code - public assistance eligibility, inspections, etc.

    An Act amending the "Public Welfare Code," approved June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), adding a definition and further providing for administration of, eligibility for, qualifications of and allowances to recipients of assistance providing for the prepayment of contracted medical services and further providing for the right to inspect facilities.

    Act 202 of 1976 · July 15, 1976 · HB 694 · Official record

  35. Administrative Code-Department of Public Welfare institutions name changes, etc.

    An Act amending "The Administrative Code of 1929," approved April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), creating a board of trustees for Woodhaven Center, a facility under the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Welfare caring for the retarded; deleting a hospital and mental health center; changing the titles of eleven existing State schools and hospitals, and centers; and removing the Board of Trustees of Eastern Restoration Centers.

    Act 203 of 1976 · July 15, 1976 · HB 1078 · Official record

  36. Magisterial District Reform Act

    An Act amending the act of December 2, 1968 (P. L. 1131, No. 352), entitled "An act implementing the provision of subsection (b) of section 7 of Article V of the Constitution of Pennsylvania authorizing the General Assembly to establish classes of magisterial districts and salaries of district justices of the peace and providing for their offices and the disposition of costs," increasing the base and the minimum and maximum salaries.

    Act 204 of 1976 · July 15, 1976 · HB 1375 · Official record

  37. Motor Carriers Road Tax Act - change definition of "motor vehicle"

    An Act amending the "Motor Carriers Road Tax Act," approved June 19, 1964 (P. L. 7, No. 1), changing the definition of "motor vehicle" to include a two-axle commercial motor vehicle in certain cases.

    Act 205 of 1976 · July 15, 1976 · HB 1618 · Official record

  38. Beauty Culture Law - beauty shop operation and temporary registration

    An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P. L. 242, No. 86), referred to as the Beauty Culture Law, further providing for the management of a beauty shop by an operator-owner and providing for temporary certificates of registration.

    Act 206 of 1976 · July 15, 1976 · HB 1953 · Official record

  39. Health Care Services Malpractice Act - liability, exemptions, administrator powers, etc.

    An Act amending the "Health Care Services Malpractice Act," approved October 15, 1975 (No. 111), further providing for the powers and duties of the administrator, changing definitions, and further providing for liability and exemptions.

    Act 207 of 1976 · July 15, 1976 · HB 2063 · Official record

  40. Volunteer Fire Company, Ambulance Service and Rescue Squad Assistance Act

    An Act authorizing the indebtedness, with the approval of the electors, of ten million dollars for loans to volunteer fire companies, volunteer ambulance services and volunteer rescue squads *** and any other accessory equipment necessary for the proper performance of such organizations

    Act 208 of 1976 · July 15, 1976 · HB 2117 · Official record

  41. Boiler Regulation Law - construction of boilers for use outside Commonwealth, etc.

    An Act amending the "Boiler Regulation Law," approved May 2, 1929 (P. L. 1513, No. 451), providing for the acceptance of boilers and pressure vessels constructed or installed for original use outside this Commonwealth under certain conditions and providing for certain approvals and filings.

    Act 209 of 1976 · July 15, 1976 · HB 2118 · Official record

  42. Local Tax Enabling Act - distribution of earned income tax receipts

    An Act amending "The Local Tax Enabling Act," approved December 31, 1965 (P. L. 1257, No. 511), further providing for the distribution of earned income tax receipts.

    Act 210 of 1976 · July 15, 1976 · HB 2228 · Official record

  43. Administrative Code-change name of Hollidaysburg State Hospital

    An Act amending "The Administrative Code of 1929," approved April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), changing the Hollidaysburg State Hospital to the Hollidaysburg Veterans

    Act 211 of 1976 · September 28, 1976 · HB 1514 · Official record

  44. Lobbying Registration Act-omnibus amendment

    An Act amending the act of September 30, 1961 (P. L. 1778, No. 712), entitled "Lobbying Registration and Regulation Act," regulating the practice of lobbying and providing penalties.

    Act 212 of 1976 · October 7, 1976 · SB 33 · Official record

  45. Criminal Procedure Act-permitting certain joint trials

    An Act amending the act of March 31, 1860 (P. L. 427, No. 375), entitled "Criminal Procedure Act of 1860," permitting a joint trial of certain defendants in the discretion of the court.

    Act 213 of 1976 · October 7, 1976 · SB 179 · Official record

  46. Marriage Law-removing restrictions on issuing licenses

    An Act amending the act of August 22, 1953 (P. L. 1344, No. 383), entitled "The Marriage Law," repealing certain provisions relating to issuance of marriage licenses.

    Act 214 of 1976 · October 7, 1976 · SB 1148 · Official record

  47. Public Utility Law-rates, appeals, penalties, etc.

    An Act amending the act of May 28, 1937 (P. L. 1053, No. 286), entitled "Public Utility Law," further defining terms; providing for rate increases and adjustments; further regulating billing procedures; providing for suspended railroad crossing; providing for appeals; further providing for budget limitations; and increasing certain penalties.

    Act 215 of 1976 · October 7, 1976 · SB 1216 · Official record

  48. Public Utility Commission Law-appointment, compensation, powers, employes, etc.

    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 compensation, nomination and confirmation of members of the Public Utility Commission; further providing for certain powers and duties of commissioners and employes, and as to employes in certain cases compensation, and providing for hearing and investigative procedures.

    Act 216 of 1976 · October 7, 1976 · SB 1217 · Official record

  49. Jurors in criminal trials-peremptory challenges, etc.

    An Act making it unlawful for district attorneys to stand aside jurors in empanelling any jury in the trial of any indictment charging a felony or a misdemeanor in any court of this Commonwealth, and regulating the challenging of jurors by the Commonwealth and the defendant in such cases.

    Act 217 of 1976 · October 7, 1976 · SB 1241 · Official record

  50. Protection From Abuse Act

    An Act relating to abuse of adults and children by a person who resides with them; and providing for remedies and procedures.

    Act 218 of 1976 · October 7, 1976 · SB 1243 · Official record

  51. 1972-1973 Capital Budget-public improvement project changes

    An Act amending the act of June 12, 1973 (P. L. 56, No. 24), entitled "Capital Budget Act for Fiscal Year 1972-1973, Public Improvement Project Itemization Supplement, Emergency Life Safety Code Improvements--The General State Authority," increasing a project and adding a project.

    Act 219 of 1976 · October 7, 1976 · SB 1469 · Official record

  52. Liquor Code-special occasion permits

    An Act amending the "Liquor Code," approved April 12, 1951 (P. L. 90, No. 21), further providing for special occasion permits, and changing a fee.

    Act 220 of 1976 · October 7, 1976 · HB 567 · Official record

  53. Harness Racing Law-salary for commission chairman

    An Act amending the "State Harness Racing Law," approved December 22, 1959 (P. L. 1978, No. 728), establishing a salary for the chairman and a per diem for the other members.

    Act 221 of 1976 · October 7, 1976 · HB 614 · Official record

  54. Clean Streams Law-civil and criminal penalties

    An Act amending "The Clean Streams Law," approved June 22, 1937 (P. L. 1987, No. 394), changing provisions relating to penalties.

    Act 222 of 1976 · October 7, 1976 · HB 797 · Official record

  55. County commissioners and officers-increasing salaries

    An Act reenacting and amending the act of November 1, 1971 (P. L. 495, No. 113), entitled "An act providing for the compensation of county officers in counties of the second through eighth classes, for the disposition of fees, for filing of bonds in certain cases and for duties of certain officers," increasing the salary of county officers and imposing additional duties on certain district attorneys and county commissioners.

    Act 223 of 1976 · October 7, 1976 · HB 1302 · Official record

  56. County prison inspection boards-time and place of meetings

    An Act amending the act of May 16, 1921 (P. L. 579, No. 262), entitled, as amended, "An act providing for the better management of the jails or county prisons in the several counties of this Commonwealth of the third, fourth, fifth classes and in certain counties of the sixth class ***" requiring certain board meetings to be held at the prison.

    Act 224 of 1976 · October 7, 1976 · HB 1811 · Official record

  57. Railroad operations-employe and public health and safety

    An Act amending the act of May 18, 1937 (P. L. 654, No. 174), entitled, as amended, "An act to provide for the safety and to protect the health and morals of persons while employed; ***; and fixing penalties," providing for the safe maintenance and operation of railroads other than common carriers.

    Act 225 of 1976 · October 7, 1976 · HB 2101 · Official record

  58. Public Utility Commission-mandating certain refunds by utilities

    An Act mandating the Public Utility Commission to require certain utilities to refund to consumers certain sums of moneys.

    Act 226 of 1976 · October 7, 1976 · HB 2223 · Official record

  59. Administrative Code-confirmation of gubernatorial appointments

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," changing the confirmation requirements for certain gubernatorial appointments.

    Act 227 of 1976 · November 8, 1976 · SB 21 · Official record

  60. Conveyance-Commonwealth property in Pennsylvania

    An Act authorizing the Department of Property and Supplies with the approval of the Governor and the Secretary of Transportation, to sell and convey certain tracts of land together with improvements thereon situate in the City of Philadelphia.

    Act 228 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · SB 847 · Official record

  61. Township State Highway Law-changing, etc. routes in Lehigh County

    An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P. L. 594, No. 203), entitled "Township State Highway Law," changing, adding and deleting routes in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, including deletion of a portion of an undescribed application route.

    Act 229 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · SB 1288 · Official record

  62. Township State Highway Law-deleting routes in Erie County

    An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P. L. 594, No. 203), entitled "Township State Highway Law," deleting routes in Erie County.

    Act 230 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · SB 1307 · Official record

  63. State highway system-removing route in Indiana County

    An Act amending the act of May 18, 1945 (P. L. 809, No. 323), entitled "An act removing certain roads or sections of road from the State highway system;....," removing a route in Indiana County.

    Act 231 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · SB 1318 · Official record

  64. Township State Highway Law-deleting routes in Allegheny County

    An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P. L. 594, No. 203), entitled "Township State Highway Law," deleting routes in Allegheny County.

    Act 232 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · SB 1383 · Official record

  65. Township State Highway Law-deleting route in Lycoming County

    An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P. L. 594, No. 203), entitled "Township State Highway Law," deleting a route in Lycoming County.

    Act 233 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · SB 1341 · Official record

  66. Fiscal Code-time for presenting State checks for payment

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 343, No. 176), entitled "The Fiscal Code," further providing for payments by check.

    Act 234 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · SB 1568 · Official record

  67. Liquor Code-salaries of board members

    An Act amending the "Liquor Code," approved April 12, 1951 (P. L. 90, No. 21), establishing the salaries of the chairman and members of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.

    Act 235 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 308 · Official record

  68. Election Code-consolidation of wards in Philadelphia

    An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Election Code," approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1333, No. 320), revising and changing provisions for the creation, division, realignment or consolidation of wards in cities of the first class, prescribing procedures therefor, and making editorial corrections.

    Act 236 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 484 · Official record

  69. Boat Lighting on Lakes Law-repealed

    An Act repealing the act of April 24, 1929 (P. L. 653, No. 279), entitled "An act regulating the operation of certain boats upon lakes wholly within the Commonwealth, by requiring the use of lights on all boats at certain hours."

    Act 237 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 1463 · Official record

  70. Second Class County Code-membership in State association of commissioners

    An Act amending the "Second Class County Code," approved July 28, 1953 (P. L. 723, No. 230), authorizing certain county officers in counties having a Home Rule Charter or optional form of government to organize State associations.

    Act 238 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 1477 · Official record

  71. County Code-membership in State association of commissioners

    An Act amending "The County Code," approved August 9, 1955 (P. L. 323, No. 130), authorizing certain county officers in counties having a Home Rule Charter or optional form of government to organize State associations; and making an editorial change.

    Act 239 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 1478 · Official record

  72. Tax Reform Code-penalty for nonpayment of personal income tax withheld

    An Act amending the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," approved March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), further providing for additions to tax.

    Act 240 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 1490 · Official record

  73. 1975-1976 Capital Budget-public improvement projects

    A Supplement to the act of October 18, 1975 (P. L. 408, No. 112), entitled "An act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1975-1976," itemizing public improvement projects to be constructed by the Department of General Services together with their estimated financial costs; 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 241 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 1515 · Official record

  74. Township State Highway Law-changing or deleting routes in various counties

    An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P. L. 594, No. 203), referred to as the Township State Highway Law, amending or deleting routes in Adams, Centre, Indiana, Lycoming, Mercer, Mifflin, Montgomery and Washington Counties.

    Act 242 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 1735 · Official record

  75. First Class Township Code-contract bidding and advertising requirements

    An Act amending "The First Class Township Code," approved June 24, 1931 (P. L. 1206, No. 331), further regulating contracts, advertisements, specifications, and bids for certain contracts.

    Act 243 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 1776 · Official record

  76. Second Class Township Code-contract bidding and advertising requirements

    An Act amending "The Second Class Township Code," approved May 1, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), further regulating contracts as to advertising requirements.

    Act 244 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 1777 · Official record

  77. Third Class City Code-contract bidding and advertising requirements

    An Act amending "The Third Class City Code," approved June 23, 1931 (P. L. 932, No. 317), further regulating contracts as to advertising requirements.

    Act 245 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 1778 · Official record

  78. Second Class City Law-contract bidding and advertising requirements

    An Act amending the act of March 7, 1901 (P. L. 20, No. 14), entitled "An act for the government of cities of the second class," further regulating contract procedures and advertising for bids.

    Act 246 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 1779 · Official record

  79. Incorporated towns-contract bidding and advertising requirements

    An Act amending the act of May 27, 1953 (P. L. 244, No. 34), entitled "An act relating to and regulating the contracts of incorporated towns and providing penalties," further regulating contracts as to advertising requirements.

    Act 247 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 1780 · Official record

  80. County Code-contract bidding and advertising requirements

    An Act amending "The County Code," approved August 9, 1955 (P. L. 323, No. 130), further regulating contracts as to advertising requirements.

    Act 248 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 1781 · Official record

  81. Second Class County Code-contract bidding and advertising requirements

    An Act amending "The Second Class County Code," approved July 18, 1953 (P. L. 723, No. 230), further regulating contracts and purchases.

    Act 249 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 1782 · Official record

  82. Municipality Authorities Act-contract bidding and advertising requirements

    An Act amending the "Municipality Authorities Act of 1945," approved May 2, 1945 (P. L. 382, No. 164), regulating contract procedures and advertising for bids.

    Act 250 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 1784 · Official record

  83. Political subdivisions-joint purchases advertising requirements

    An Act amending the act of April 29, 1937 (P. L. 526, No. 118), entitled, as amended, "An act providing for and regulating joint purchases by counties (other than counties of the first class), cities of the second and third class, boroughs, towns, townships, school districts, institution districts and poor districts," increasing the amount of expenditures without bids.

    Act 251 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 1785 · Official record

  84. Municipal flood control projects-contract bidding and advertising requirements

    An Act amending the act of August 6, 1936 (Sp. Sess., P. L. 95, No. 38 1/2), entitled "An act to authorize and empower cities, boroughs, towns, and townships, separately or jointly, to provide for protection against floods by erecting and constructing certain works and improvements, located within or without the county in which situate; ***," further regulating purchases and bidding on such purchases.

    Act 252 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 1787 · Official record

  85. Parking Authority Law-contract bidding and advertising requirements

    An Act amending the "Parking Authority Law," approved June 5, 1947 (P. L. 458, No. 208), increasing the minimum amount for which an Authority may contract or purchase without bids.

    Act 253 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 1789 · Official record

  86. Lethal Weapons Training Act-definitions revised and waivers from compliance authorized

    An Act amending the "Lethal Weapons Training Act," approved October 10, 1974 (P. L. 705, No. 235), granting certain exemption; changing definitions, and further providing for the powers and duties of the Commissioner.

    Act 254 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 1945 · Official record

  87. Seed Act-uncertified seed sales prohibited

    An Act amending "The Pennsylvania Seed Act of 1965," approved August 17, 1965 (P. L. 354, No. 187), defining "certifying agency" and prohibiting certain sales of uncertified seeds.

    Act 255 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 2143 · Official record

  88. Tax Reform Code-personal income taxation of nonresident's income from investment company

    An Act amending the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," approved March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), further defining "income from sources within this Commonwealth".

    Act 256 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 2183 · Official record

  89. Board of Probation and Parole-salaries of members

    An Act amending the act of September 2, 1961 (P. L. 1177, No. 525), entitled "An act fixing the salaries and compensation of members of certain boards and commissions, and repealing inconsistent acts," increasing the salary of the chairman and members of the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole and making editorial changes.

    Act 257 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 2198 · Official record

  90. County records-committee membership and meetings and records disposal

    An Act amending the act of August 14, 1963 (P. L. 839, No. 407), entitled, as amended, "An act creating a county records committee; *** and authorizing the disposition of certain county records by county officers in counties of second class A and third to eighth class," including counties of the second class, increasing the membership of the committee and providing for a chairman and for meetings of the committee.

    Act 258 of 1976 · November 23, 1976 · HB 2389 · Official record

  91. Generic Equivalent Drug Law

    An Act relating to the prescribing and dispensing of generic equivalent drugs.

    Act 259 of 1976 · November 24, 1976 · HB 473 · Official record

  92. Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law-omnibus amendment

    An Act reenacting and amending the "Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law," approved December 17, 1968 (P. L. 1224, No. 387), prohibiting additional unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices, and giving additional powers and rights to consumers.

    Act 260 of 1976 · November 24, 1976 · HB 485 · Official record

  93. Mobile Home Park Rights Act

    An Act providing for the rights and duties of mobilehome owners or operators and mobilehome residents.

    Act 261 of 1976 · November 24, 1976 · HB 488 · Official record

  94. Hearing Aid Sales Registration Law

    An Act relating to the dispensing and sale of hearing aids, providing for the registration and regulation of hearing aid fitters and dealers, making certain acts illegal, prescribing penalties and making an appropriation.

    Act 262 of 1976 · November 24, 1976 · HB 1880 · Official record

  95. Industrial Homework Law-omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the "Industrial Homework Law," approved May 18, 1937 (P. L. 665, No. 176), further regulating, and in certain cases prohibiting, industrial homework; *** and modifying existing penalties and prescribing additional penalties.

    Act 263 of 1976 · November 24, 1976 · HB 2010 · Official record

  96. Emergency Medical Technician Law

    An Act defining emergency medical technician; authorizing such personnel to render emergency care; exempting such personnel and physicians working in conjunction with them from civil liability when rendering such care; and making repeals.

    Act 264 of 1976 · November 30, 1976 · HB 730 · Official record

  97. Emergency Medical Services Systems Act

    An Act to provide assistance and encouragement for the development of comprehensive area emergency medical services systems.

    Act 265 of 1976 · November 30, 1976 · HB 1603 · Official record

  98. Thaddeus Stevens Trade School - name change, etc.

    An Act amending the act of May 11, 1905 (P. L. 518, No. 429), entitled, "An act making an appropriation for the erection of a home or school for indigent orphans, to be called the Thaddeus Stevens Industrial and Reform School of Pennsylvania, in which school provision shall be made for giving instruction in reading, writing, arithmetic, drawing, duties of citizenship, elementary manual training,***" changing the name of the school, further providing for administration, admissions, tuition students, ex-officio visitors and the annual report, providing for a president, and other administrative personnel and rights of teachers, eliminating salary provisions and making editorial corrections.

    Act 266 of 1976 · November 30, 1976 · HB 2451 · Official record

  99. Thaddeus Stevens Trade School - name change, etc.

    An act amending the act of July 8, 1957 (P. L. 579, No. 321), entitled, as amended, "An act establishing minimum compensation and increments for members of the faculty and administration of the Thaddeus Stevens Trade School,***" changing the name of the school, and making editorial changes.

    Act 267 of 1976 · November 30, 1976 · HB 2452 · Official record

  100. Fiscal Code - refunds by State-owned educational institutions

    An Act amending "The Fiscal Code," approved April 9, 1929 (P. L. 343, No. 176), further providing for refund of tuition or related fees by State-owned educational institutions.

    Act 268 of 1976 · December 2, 1976 · HB 1135 · Official record

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Province of Pennsylvania1682–1775

1682–1801: the Statutes at Large of Pennsylvania. 1802–1974: the Pamphlet Laws (Laws of the General Assembly). Both from the scans published by the Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau, which link to each original page. 1975 onward: the General Assembly’s own record of legislation enacted, which adds approval dates and bill numbers. Years the Bureau hasn’t indexed act by act come from the annual Laws of the General Assembly as scanned by the Internet Archive and Google Books: we split each volume into acts by their approval lines, and each one links to its scanned page. Before 1975 each year’s appropriation acts were scanned as one bundle, so they aren’t listed one by one. Proposed constitutional amendments, vetoed bills and reorganization plans are left out. Subject lines are the Bureau’s and the General Assembly’s, not the laws’ full titles.