Every law Pennsylvania has passed

2,762 laws of the 1970s

Constitution of 1968

1. Legislative Officers and Employes Law - time for electing officers

   An Act amending the act referred to as the Legislative Officers and Employes Law, approved January 10, 1968 (1967 P. L. 925, No. 417), changing a provision relating to election of certain officers.

   Act 27 of 1977 · July 9, 1977 · HB 201 · Official record

2. Junkyard and Automotive Recycler Screening Law - omnibus amendments

   An Act amending the act of July 28, 1966 (3rd Sp. Sess., P. L. 91, No. 4), entitled "An act restricting the establishment and maintenance of junkyards along highways; ***," adding the term "automotive dismantler and recycler," changing certain references, further providing for licenses, license fees, the screening of vehicles, the imposition of fines and penalties and making certain editorial changes.

   Act 28 of 1977 · July 13, 1977 · HB 609 · Official record

3. Railroad Employe Wage Payment Act - administration, enforcement and penalties

   An Act amending the act of July 14, 1971 (P. L. 221, No. 43), entitled "An act regulating the time of payment of wages and earnings of railroad employes," providing for administration of the act by the Department of Labor and Industry and for civil penalties.

   Act 29 of 1977 · July 14, 1977 · SB 119 · Official record

4. Wage Payment and Collection Law - omnibus amendments

   An Act amending the act of July 14, 1961 (P. L. 637, No. 329), entitled "Wage Payment and Collection Law," amending and adding definitions; providing for the payment and collection of fringe benefits and wage supplements; requiring employers to notify their employes of the amount of fringe benefits and wage supplements due to their employes; permitting persons separated from their employment to have their final wage payments mailed to them; reaffirming the right of private individuals to institute criminal prosecutions under the act and permitting such prosecutions to be instituted by labor organizations and by the persons to whom any type of wages is due; permitting the assignment of claims for unpaid wages to and imposing the duty to prosecute such assigned claims on the Secretary of Labor and Industry; exempting the secretary from payment of filing fees and posting of bonds; providing for personal civil and criminal liability for an agent or officer of any employer; providing for increase in liquidated damages; and providing for criminal penalties.

   Act 30 of 1977 · July 14, 1977 · SB 271 · Official record

5. Insurance Department Act - licensing nonresident insurance agents

   An Act amending "The Insurance Department Act of one thousand nine hundred and twenty-one," approved May 17, 1921 (P. L. 789, No. 285), providing for the licensing as insurance agents of certain nonresidents of this Commonwealth.

   Act 31 of 1977 · July 14, 1977 · HB 534 · Official record

6. Thoroughbred Horse Racing Law - disposition of pari-mutuel pools

   An Act amending the act of December 11, 1967 (P. L. 707, No. 331), referred to as the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horse Racing Law, further providing for the disposition of pari-mutuel pools.

   Act 32 of 1977 · July 17, 1977 · HB 987 · Official record

7. Savings Association Code - investment and lending powers

   An Act amending the "Savings Association Code of 1967," approved December 14, 1967 (P. L. 746, No. 345), providing additional investment powers, increasing the mortgage lending powers of associations and providing for determination of liable interest on savings accounts and certificates.

   Act 33 of 1977 · July 22, 1977 · HB 613 · Official record

8. Loan Interest and Protection Law - revising legislative findings

   An Act amending the act of January 30, 1974 (P. L. 13, No. 6), referred to as the Loan Interest and Protection Law, modifying the legislative statement as to residential mortgage interest rates.

   Act 34 of 1977 · July 22, 1977 · HB 616 · Official record

9. Mobile Home Titling Act

   An Act regulating the titling of, and the perfection of security interests in, mobile homes sold in the Commonwealth.

   Act 35 of 1977 · July 25, 1977 · SB 871 · Official record

10. Surface Mining Act - water supply protection, etc.

    An Act amending the "Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act," approved May 31, 1945 (P. L. 1198, No. 418), further regulating the issuance of permits to operate surface mines; adding a definition of "cash," providing for the protection of water supplies, granting certain appeal rights and providing for the recovery of certain costs.

    Act 36 of 1977 · July 25, 1977 · HB 449 · Official record

11. Banking Code - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the "Banking Code of 1965," approved November 30, 1965 (P. L. 847, No. 356), further clarifying the definition of undivided profits; providing for deposit insurance or a pledge of assets to secure deposits; *** and providing for monthly interest loans for individuals, partnerships and other unincorporated entities.

    Act 37 of 1977 · July 25, 1977 · HB 631 · Official record

12. Fraternal Benefit Society Code

    An Act providing for the establishment, organization, operation and termination of fraternal benefit societies; imposing additional powers and duties on the Insurance Department and Insurance Commissioner and providing penalties for violations.

    Act 38 of 1977 · July 29, 1977 · HB 207 · Official record

13. Second Class Township Code - election of additional supervisors

    An Act amending "The Second Class Township Code," approved May 1, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), changing requirements for additional supervisors.

    Act 39 of 1977 · July 29, 1977 · HB 626 · Official record

14. 1975-1976 Capital Budget Supplement - 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," enumerating a public improvement project to be acquired or constructed by the Department of General Services together with its estimated financial cost; authorizing the incurring of debt without the approval of the electors for the purpose of financing the project, stating the estimated useful life of the project, and making an appropriation.

    Act 40 of 1977 · July 29, 1977 · HB 1384 · Official record

15. Juvenile Act - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of December 6, 1972 (P. L. 1464, No. 333), entitled "Juvenile Act," further defining "child," "delinquent act," and "deprived child," further defining certain words, changing certain references from "deprived" to "dependent," further providing for informal adjustment and consent decrees, further regulating detention and shelter care and imposing certain duties on counties and the Department of Public Welfare, further providing for transfers and for the disclosure of certain records, making related changes and making certain repeals and providing an appropriation.

    Act 41 of 1977 · August 3, 1977 · SB 757 · Official record

16. Improvement of Deteriorating Real Property or Areas Tax Exemption Act - omnibus amendments

    An Act reenacting and amending the act of July 9, 1971 (P. L. 206, No. 34), entitled "An act authorizing local taxing authorities to provide for tax exemption for certain improvements to deteriorated dwellings; providing for an exemption schedule and other limitations," extending the act to authorize certain exemptions for improvements to deteriorating areas by the construction of new dwelling units.

    Act 42 of 1977 · August 5, 1977 · SB 69 · Official record

17. Fair Educational Opportunities Act - Moore College of Art

    An Act amending the act of July 17, 1961 (P. L. 776, No. 341), entitled, as amended, "Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act," further providing for the construction of the act.

    Act 43 of 1977 · August 5, 1977 · SB 326 · Official record

18. Nonpublic Elementary and Secondary Education Act repeal

    An Act repealing the act of June 19, 1968 (P. L. 232, No. 109), entitled, as amended, "Nonpublic Elementary and Secondary Education Act."

    Act 44 of 1977 · August 5, 1977 · SB 596 · Official record

19. 1973-74 Capital Budget - highway project change

    An Act amending the act of December 30, 1974 (P. L. 1160, No. 369), entitled "Capital Budget Act for Fiscal Year 1973-1974, Highway Project Itemization Supplement," further providing for a project in Armstrong County.

    Act 45 of 1977 · August 5, 1977 · SB 746 · Official record

20. Public School Code - first class A district tax levies, etc.

    An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 14), entitled "Public School Code of 1949," changing dates of organizational meetings, levying of school taxes and the taxing powers of boards of education of school districts of the first class A.

    Act 46 of 1977 · August 5, 1977 · SB 804 · Official record

21. Federal lands - acceptance of jurisdiction relinquished by U.S.

    An Act providing for the acceptance by the Governor of jurisdiction relinquished by the United States to the Commonwealth over lands within the Commonwealth

    Act 47 of 1977 · August 5, 1977 · HB 116 · Official record

22. Third Class County Assessment Board Law - permitting class actions

    An Act amending the act of June 26, 1931 (P. L. 1379, No. 348), referred to as the Third Class County Assessment Board Law, permitting class actions relating to assessments.

    Act 48 of 1977 · August 5, 1977 · HB 366 · Official record

23. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - theft of leased property

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding the offense of theft of leased property.

    Act 49 of 1977 · August 8, 1977 · SB 201 · Official record

24. Jury trial in criminal cases - rights of Commonwealth

    An Act providing the Commonwealth with the right to jury trials in criminal cases.

    Act 50 of 1977 · August 8, 1977 · SB 231 · Official record

25. Quaker Lake in Susquehanna County - use of motor boats

    An Act amending the act of October 22, 1965 (P. L. 721, No. 205), entitled "An act prohibiting operation of boats having a manufacturer

    Act 51 of 1977 · August 12, 1977 · HB 355 · Official record

26. Local Project 70 land - conveying right-of-way in Westmoreland County

    An Act authorizing the City of Monessen, Westmoreland County, to convey a right-of-way across certain Project 70 lands in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, to the Duquesne Slag Products Company in exchange for extinguishment of an existing right-of-way.

    Act 52 of 1977 · August 12, 1977 · HB 716 · Official record

27. Third Class County Assessment Board Law - countywide assessment appeals

    An Act amending the act of June 26, 1931 (P. L. 1379, No. 348), referred to as the Third Class County Assessment Board Law, providing for notice and appeal procedures when a county institutes a countywide revision of assessments upon real property.

    Act 53 of 1977 · August 12, 1977 · HB 1128 · Official record

28. Third Class City Code - per capita and resident's tax exemption

    An Act amending "The Third Class City Code," approved June 23, 1931 (P. L. 932, No. 317), providing for certain exemptions from taxation.

    Act 54 of 1977 · August 18, 1977 · HB 282 · Official record

29. Canadohta Lake in Crawford County - use of motor boats

    An Act amending the act of June 19, 1953 (P. L. 279, No. 54), entitled "An act to prohibit operation of boats having a developed horsepower rating in excess of ten on Canadohta Lake, in Crawford County," further providing for the use of boats with motors.

    Act 55 of 1977 · August 18, 1977 · HB 353 · Official record

30. Sugar Lake in Crawford County - use of motor boats

    An Act amending the act of July 3, 1963 (P. L. 185, No. 111), entitled "An act to prohibit operation of boats having a developed horsepower rating in excess of six on Sugar Lake in Crawford County," further providing for the use of boats with motors.

    Act 56 of 1977 · August 18, 1977 · HB 354 · Official record

31. Disaster and emergency relief - powers of Governor and local authorities

    An Act reenacting and amending the act of July 6, 1961 (P. L. 515, No. 265), entitled, as amended, "An act authorizing the Governor to provide for disaster and emergency relief under certain circumstances; ***" changing the amount that may be transferred for disaster and emergency purposes and providing for disposition of Federal funds for disaster assistance or relief.

    Act 57 of 1977 · August 18, 1977 · HB 450 · Official record

32. County Code - amending budget when unanticipated revenues received

    An Act amending "The County Code," approved August 9, 1955 (P. L. 323, No. 130), granting commissioners the power to further amend the county budget under certain circumstances.

    Act 58 of 1977 · August 18, 1977 · HB 1121 · Official record

33. Public School Code - payments by commonwealth, property damage violations, etc.

    An Act amending the "Public School Code of 1949," approved March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 14), changing and adding definitions; further providing for subsidies, instructional materials, textbooks and modified sparsity payments; providing for classes and programs for certain exceptional children; and further providing for penalties for defacing, injuring or destroying school property.

    Act 59 of 1977 · August 24, 1977 · HB 67 · Official record

34. 1975-76 Capital Budget - public improvement project

    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," enumerating a public improvement project to be acquired or constructed by the Department of General Services together with its estimated financial cost; ***.

    Act 60 of 1977 · August 24, 1977 · HB 1571 · Official record

35. Adoption Act - establishing date and place of birth

    An Act amending the "Adoption Act," approved July 24, 1970 (P. L. 620, No. 208), further providing for the granting of a final decree in adoption when no birth certificate or certification of registration of birth can be obtained.

    Act 61 of 1977 · October 14, 1977 · HB 634 · Official record

36. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - sexual abuse of children

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, prohibiting certain sexual conduct involving children and the dissemination of photographs or films depicting said sexual conduct.

    Act 62 of 1977 · October 26, 1977 · SB 717 · Official record

37. Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Delaware County

    An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Pennsylvania State Police, to sell, at public sale to the highest bidder, a parcel of property located in Middletown Township, Delaware County.

    Act 63 of 1977 · October 28, 1977 · SB 251 · Official record

38. Insurance Company Law - approval of acquisition of insurance company stock

    An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P. L. 682, No. 284), entitled "The Insurance Company Law of 1921," further providing for the approval of the Insurance Commissioner required in connection with certain acquisitions of or offers to acquire the capital stock of certain corporations.

    Act 64 of 1977 · October 28, 1977 · SB 631 · Official record

39. Local Project 70 land - use change by Hellertown Borough

    An Act authorizing the Borough of Hellertown, Northampton County, to change the use it is making of land acquired pursuant to the provisions of the "Project 70 Land Acquisition and Borrowing Act."

    Act 65 of 1977 · October 28, 1977 · SB 674 · Official record

40. Local Government Unit Debt Act - funding first class school district unfunded debt

    An Act amending the act of July 12, 1972 (P. L. 781, No. 185), entitled as amended, "An act providing debt limits for local government units, including municipalities and school districts; providing the methods of incurring, evidencing, securing and collecting debt; defining the powers and duties of the Department of Community Affairs and certain other public officers and agencies with respect thereto; exercising the inherent legislative authority of the General Assembly by providing additional over-all limitations on the incurring of lease rental and other obligations for the acquisition of capital assets to be repaid from the general tax revenues of such local government units; imposing penalties for filing false or untrue statements or refusing to give information with respect to proceedings for the incurring of debt; and conferring jurisdiction on the Commonwealth Court with respect to certain proceedings relating to the incurring of debt," further providing for unfunded debt.

    Act 66 of 1977 · November 2, 1977 · HB 949 · Official record

41. Brady Street Bridge in Pittsburgh - designated "Birmingham Bridge"

    An Act changing the name of the "Brady Street Bridge" in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County to the "Birmingham Bridge."

    Act 67 of 1977 · November 2, 1977 · SB 432 · Official record

42. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - obscene and other sexual materials

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further defining the offense of obscenity, redefining obscene, and further providing for injunctions.

    Act 68 of 1977 · November 5, 1977 · SB 199 · Official record

43. Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.) - penalties for parking violations

    An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for certain penalties and for prosecutions under local ordinances.

    Act 69 of 1977 · November 9, 1977 · SB 524 · Official record

44. 4th to 8th Class County Assessment Law - appeal jurisdiction of appointed appeal board

    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," specifically empowering the appointed Board of Assessment Appeals to hear appeals from assessments of the chief county assessor.

    Act 70 of 1977 · November 9, 1977 · SB 653 · Official record

45. Right-of-way - sewer lines in Jacobsburg State Park

    An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting through the Department of Environmental Resources, to grant a permanent right-of-way through the Jacobsburg State Park located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, to the Bushkill-Lower Lehigh Joint Sewer Authority for sanitary sewer lines.

    Act 71 of 1977 · November 9, 1977 · SB 840 · Official record

46. First Class Township Code - commissioner compensation and petroleum product purchase contracts

    An Act amending "The First Class Township Code," approved June 24, 1931 (P. L. 1206, No. 331), further providing for the compensation of commissioners and authorizing certain fire companies, rescue companies, and ambulance companies to purchase petroleum products by way of purchase contracts for same by the township.

    Act 72 of 1977 · November 9, 1977 · HB 571 · Official record

47. Parking Authority Law - deposit of authority moneys

    An Act amending the act of June 5, 1947 (P. L. 458, No. 208), entitled, as amended, "Parking Authority Law," providing further powers of investment.

    Act 73 of 1977 · November 23, 1977 · SB 664 · Official record

48. Second Class County Code - advertising proposed ordinances

    An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P. L. 723, No. 230), entitled, as amended, "Second Class County Code," permitting advertisement of the titles and summarizations in lieu of the entire text of proposed ordinances.

    Act 74 of 1977 · December 1, 1977 · SB 116 · Official record

49. Hospitals - regulation of smoking

    An Act prohibiting smoking in patients

    Act 75 of 1977 · December 1, 1977 · SB 168 · Official record

50. Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act

    An Act authorizing local taxing authorities to provide for tax exemption for certain deteriorated industrial, commercial and other business property; providing for an exemption schedule and establishing standards and qualifications.

    Act 76 of 1977 · December 1, 1977 · SB 305 · Official record

51. Insurance Department Act - notice of impairment of funds

    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," changing certain provisions relating to the impairment of capital and reserves.

    Act 77 of 1977 · December 1, 1977 · SB 630 · Official record

52. Third Class City Code - advertising proposed ordinances

    An Act amending the act of June 23, 1931 (P. L. 932, No. 317), entitled "The Third Class City Code," permitting advertisement of the titles and summarizations in lieu of the entire text of proposed ordinances.

    Act 78 of 1977 · December 1, 1977 · SB 657 · Official record

53. County and Municipal State Highway Law - deleting route in York County

    An Act amending the act of September 18, 1961 (P. L. 1389, No. 615), entitled "County and Municipal State Highway Law," deleting a route in York County.

    Act 79 of 1977 · December 1, 1977 · SB 888 · Official record

54. Borough Code - petroleum product purchase contract participation

    An act amending "The Borough Code," approved February 1, 1966 (1965 P. L. 1656, No. 581), authorizing certain fire companies, rescue companies, and ambulance companies to purchase petroleum products by way of purchase contracts for same by borough.

    Act 80 of 1977 · December 1, 1977 · HB 568 · Official record

55. Second Class Township Code - petroleum product purchase contract participation

    An Act amending "The Second Class Township Code," approved May 1, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), authorizing certain fire companies, rescue companies, and ambulance companies to purchase petroleum products by way of purchase contracts for same by the township.

    Act 81 of 1977 · December 1, 1977 · HB 569 · Official record

56. Local Tax Collection Law - joint bidding of tax collector bonds

    An Act amending the "Local Tax Collection Law," approved May 25, 1945 (P. L. 1050, No. 394), authorizing the county commissioners to require joint bidding of bonds for tax collectors.

    Act 82 of 1977 · December 1, 1977 · HB 594 · Official record

57. Volunteer firemen - prohibiting termination of employment for time lost

    An Act prohibiting employers from firing employees who lose time from employment in the line of duty as volunteer firemen and providing penalties.

    Act 83 of 1977 · December 1, 1977 · HB 677 · Official record

58. Local Project 70 land - transfer in Ridgway Township, Elk County

    An Act authorizing the Ridgway Township Municipal Authority to transfer certain Project 70 lands in Elk County in exchange for a parcel of land belonging to the National Forest Reservation Commission (Allegheny National Forest) subject to certain conditions.

    Act 84 of 1977 · December 1, 1977 · HB 748 · Official record

59. Public Utility Law - extending period covered by rate refund order

    An Act amending the "Public Utility Law," approved May 28, 1937 (P. L. 1053, No. 286), further providing for refunds.

    Act 85 of 1977 · December 1, 1977 · HB 1196 · Official record

60. Fertilizer Law - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Fertilizer Law of 1956," approved May 29, 1956 (1955 P. L. 1795, No. 598), further providing for the regulation of fertilizers including soil conditioners and plant growth substances within the scope of regulation by the act and changing penalties.

    Act 86 of 1977 · December 1, 1977 · HB 1197 · Official record

61. Motor Boat Law - transferring functions from Revenue to Fish Commission

    An Act amending the "Motor Boat Law," approved May 28, 1931 (P. L. 202, No. 121), transferring certain powers and duties of the Department of Revenue to the Pennsylvania Fish Commission.

    Act 87 of 1977 · December 1, 1977 · HB 1765 · Official record

62. Public School Building Authority Act - private sale of refunding bonds

    An Act amending the act of July 5, 1947 (P. L. 1217, No. 498), entitled "State Public School Building Authority Act," providing for the private sale of refunding bonds in certain circumstances.

    Act 88 of 1977 · December 9, 1977 · SB 1048 · Official record

63. Real Estate Tax Sale Law - applicability to second and fourth class counties

    An Act amending the "Real Estate Tax Act Law," approved July 7, 1947 (P. L. 1368, No. 542), further extending the deadline for counties of the second class; and providing an exemption for counties of the fourth class.

    Act 89 of 1977 · December 9, 1977 · HB 767 · Official record

64. General County Assessment Law - taxation of office construction and industrial shelter structures

    An Act amending the act of May 22, 1933 (P. L. 853, No. 155), entitled "The General County Assessment Law," excluding certain structures involved in manufacturing from taxation.

    Act 90 of 1977 · December 14, 1977 · SB 377 · Official record

65. 4th to 8th Class County Assessment Law - taxation of office construction and industrial shelter structures

    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," excluding certain structures used in manufacturing from taxation and making an editorial change.

    Act 91 of 1977 · December 14, 1977 · SB 481 · Official record

66. Insurance Department Act - rehabilitation and liquidation of insurers

    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," revising and clarifying the procedures with regard to rehabilitation and liquidation of insurers and providing sanctions.

    Act 92 of 1977 · December 14, 1977 · SB 594 · Official record

67. Tax Reform Code - temporary sales tax exclusion for certain school bus replacements

    An Act amending the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," approved March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), further providing for an emergency exclusion from the tax for education.

    Act 93 of 1977 · December 14, 1977 · HB 1570 · Official record

68. Second Class County Code - hotel room rental tax authorized

    An Act amending the "Second Class County Code," approved July 28, 1953 (P. L. 723, No. 230), providing for a hotel room rental tax.

    Act 94 of 1977 · December 16, 1977 · HB 559 · Official record

69. General County Assessment Law - clarifying public property tax exemptions

    An Act amending "The General County Assessment Law," approved May 22, 1933 (P. L. 853, No. 155), clarifying certain provisions relating to exemptions from taxation.

    Act 95 of 1977 · December 16, 1977 · HB 1447 · Official record

70. Senior Citizens Property Tax or Rent Rebate Act - late claim filing

    An Act amending the "Senior Citizens Property Tax and Rent Rebate Act," approved March 11, 1971 (P. L. 104, No. 3), providing for an additional filing period, estimation and anticipation of revenues.

    Act 96 of 1977 · December 16, 1977 · HB 1665 · Official record

71. Loan Interest and Protection Law - mortgage lender disclosure requirements

    An Act amending the act of January 30, 1974 (P. L. 13, No. 6), entitled "Loan Interest and Protection Law," changing disclosure requirements for certain costs, charges and for mortgage payments.

    Act 97 of 1977 · December 16, 1977 · SB 563 · Official record

72. Tax Reform Code - personal and corporate income tax changes, etc.

    An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), entitled "An act relating to tax reform and State taxation by codifying and enumerating certain subjects of taxation and imposing taxes thereon; providing procedures for the payment, collection, administration and enforcement thereof; providing for tax credits in certain cases; conferring powers and imposing duties upon the Department of Revenue, certain employers, fiduciaries, individuals, persons, corporations and other entities; prescribing crimes, offenses and penalties," increasing the rate of the personal income tax; imposing certain conditions in the saving clause of the personal income tax as to the validity of State laws authorizing cities of the first class by ordinance to impose a tax on the income of nonresidents of such city; increasing the rate of tax imposed on certain corporations; changing the period for settlement of corporate income taxes and changing the prepayment of tax provisions for such taxes; prescribing the effective date for various provisions and repealing a certain act.

    Act 98 of 1977 · December 21, 1977 · HB 247 · Official record

73. Pa. Higher Education Assistance Agency - additional powers

    An Act amending the act of August 7, 1963 (P. L. 549, No. 290), entitled, as amended, "An act creating the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency; defining its powers and duties; *** and making appropriations," changing the powers and duties of the board.

    Act 99 of 1977 · December 21, 1977 · HB 1655 · Official record

74. Tax Reform Code - gross receipts tax on electric energy sales, etc.

    An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), entitled "Tax Reform Code of 1971," extending the gross receipts tax to all electricity produced in the Commonwealth; and providing for reporting.

    Act 100 of 1977 · December 21, 1977 · SB 782 · Official record

75. Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act - increasing license fees

    An Act amending the act of June 28, 1947 (P. L. 1110, No. 476), entitled "Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act," increasing certain license fees.

    Act 101 of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · SB 402 · Official record

76. 1977-1978 Capital Budget

    An Act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1977-1978.

    Act 102 of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · SB 839 · Official record

77. 4th to 8th Class County Assessment Law - reassessment following sewer connection ban

    An Act amending "The Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law," approved May 21, 1943 (P. L. 571, No. 254), further regulating the valuation or assessment of real estate subject to sewer connection ban orders.

    Act 103 of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 331 · Official record

78. General County Assessment Law - reassessment following sewer connection ban

    An Act amending "The General County Assessment Law," approved May 22, 1933 (P. L. 853, No. 155), further regulating the valuation or assessment of real estate subject to sewer connection ban orders.

    Act 104 of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 332 · Official record

79. Second Class County Assessment Law - reassessment following sewer connection ban

    An act amending the act of June 21, 1939 (P. L. 626, No. 294), referred to as the Second Class County Assessment Law, further regulating the valuation or assessment of real estate subject to sewer connection ban orders.

    Act 105 of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 333 · Official record

80. Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Chester County

    An Act authorizing the Department of General Services with the approval of the General State Authority to convey a tract of land located in West Nantmeal Township, Chester County to the Chester County Water Resources Authority.

    Act 106 of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 737 · Official record

81. Unemployment Compensation Law - coverage of state and municipal authority employes

    An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law," approved December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp. Sess., 1937 P. L. 2897, No. 1), further providing for authorities.

    Act 107 of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1630 · Official record

82. Port of Philadelphia - regulating pilots and pilotage rates

    An Act amending the act of May 11, 1889 (P. L. 188, No. 210), entitled "A further supplement to an act, entitled

    Act 108 of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 172 · Official record

83. 1976 Supplemental Appropriation Act - changing and adding appropriations

    An Act amending the "Supplemental Appropriation Act of 1976," approved November 26, 1976 (No. 55-A), changing and adding appropriations and making editorial changes.

    Appropriation Act 1A of 1977 · May 6, 1977 · HB 880 · Official record

84. 1976 Federal Augmentation Appropriation Act - changing and adding appropriations

    An Act amending the "Federal Augmentation Appropriation Act of 1976," approved July 1, 1976 (No. 17-A), changing and adding appropriations, reenacting an appropriation for a judicial information system and making editorial changes.

    Appropriation Act 2A of 1977 · May 6, 1977 · HB 881 · Official record

85. 1976 Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Fund Supplement - increasing appropriations

    An Act amending the act of May 21, 1976 (No. 6-A), known as the "Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Fund Supplement to the General Appropriation Act of 1976," increasing certain appropriations.

    Appropriation Act 3A of 1977 · May 12, 1977 · HB 393 · Official record

86. State Government - stopgap appropriation to Aug. 1, 1977

    An Act making an appropriation to the State Treasurer for the purpose of paying salaries and wages of State officers and employees and other ordinary and general expenses in the interim between June 30, 1977 and August 1, 1977, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977.

    Appropriation Act 4A of 1977 · June 30, 1977 · SB 945 · Official record

87. Department of Public Welfare - public assistance programs

    An Act making appropriations to the Department of Public Welfare and providing for certain allocations therefrom for the purpose of carrying out the Public Assistance Law for the year beginning July 1, 1977 and for the payment of cash grants and medical assistance and expenses accrued or incurred prior to and remaining unpaid on June 30, 1977.

    Appropriation Act 5A of 1977 · June 30, 1977 · SB 946 · Official record

88. Department of Labor and Industry - administration of Workmen's Compensation Law, etc.

    An Act making an appropriation to the Department of Labor and Industry from the Workmen

    Appropriation Act 6A of 1977 · July 6, 1977 · SB 697 · Official record

89. 1977 Motor License Fund Supplement

    A Supplement to the act of (P. L. , No. ), entitled "Motor License Fund Supplement to the General Appropriation Act of 1977," itemizing appropriations required from the Motor License Fund for the proper operation of the several departments of the Commonwealth authorized to spend Motor License Fund moneys.

    Appropriation Act 7A of 1977 · July 7, 1977 · SB 695 · Official record

90. Public School Employees' Retirement Board - administration expenses

    An Act making an appropriation from the Public School Employees

    Appropriation Act 8A of 1977 · July 15, 1977 · SB 701 · Official record

91. State Employees' Retirement Board - administrative expenses

    An Act making an appropriation from the State Employees

    Appropriation Act 9A of 1977 · July 15, 1977 · SB 927 · Official record

92. Governor's Study Commission on Public Employe Relations - operation and administration

    An Act making appropriations to the Governor

    Appropriation Act 10A of 1977 · August 3, 1977 · SB 793 · Official record

93. 1977 General Appropriation Act

    An Act to provide for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and for the public schools for the fiscal period July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal period ending June 30, 1977.

    Appropriation Act 11A of 1977 · August 20, 1977 · HB 1349 · Official record

94. 1977 Federal Augmentation Appropriation Act

    An Act appropriating the Federal Augmentation to the Executive and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth and establishing restricted receipts accounts for the fiscal period July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978 and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal period ending June 30, 1977; and requiring the submission of certain budget reduction plans and authorizing the State Treasurer to withhold certain payments.

    Appropriation Act 12A of 1977 · August 24, 1977 · SB 874 · Official record

95. 1977 Federal Augmentation Appropriation Act - adding and changing appropriations

    An Act amending the act of August 24, 1977 (No. 12-A), entitled "Federal Augmentation Appropriation Act of 1977," adding and changing appropriations for the Pennsylvania Commission for Women and to the Departments of Agriculture, Education, General Services, Health, Justice, Labor and Industry and Public Welfare.

    Appropriation Act 13A of 1977 · November 2, 1977 · SB 1102 · Official record

96. 1977 General Appropriation Act - changing appropriations

    An Act amending the act of August 20, 1977 (No. 11-A), entitled "General Appropriation Act of 1977," changing certain appropriations.

    Appropriation Act 14A of 1977 · December 21, 1977 · SB 1187 · Official record

97. Governor - 1977 flood relief and assistance

    An Act making an appropriation to the Governor for disaster relief and assistance for the Great Flood of 1977.

    Appropriation Act 15A of 1977 · December 21, 1977 · HB 1650 · Official record

98. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine -instruction

    An Act making an appropriation to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    Appropriation Act 16A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1256 · Official record

99. Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science - instruction

    An Act making an appropriation to the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science.

    Appropriation Act 17A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1257 · Official record

100. Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades - maintenance

     An Act making an appropriation to the Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

     Appropriation Act 18A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1258 · Official record