Every law Pennsylvania has passed

2,762 laws of the 1970s

Constitution of 1968

1. Johnson School of Technology - maintenance

   An Act making an appropriation to the Johnson School of Technology of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

   Appropriation Act 19A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1260 · Official record

2. Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture - instruction

   An Act making an appropriation to the Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture at Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

   Appropriation Act 20A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1261 · Official record

3. Pennsylvania College of Optometry - instruction

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

   Appropriation Act 21A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1263 · Official record

4. Drexel University - instruction and student aid

   An Act making an appropriation to the Trustees of Drexel University of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

   Appropriation Act 22A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1264 · Official record

5. University of Pittsburgh - operation of Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic

   An Act making an appropriation to the Trustees of the University of Pittsburgh for the general maintenance and operation of the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic.

   Appropriation Act 23A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1270 · Official record

6. Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine - instruction

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

   Appropriation Act 24A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1273 · Official record

7. Berean Training and Industrial School - operation, purchases and rental payments

   An Act making an appropriation to the Trustees of the Berean Training and Industrial School at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

   Appropriation Act 25A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1279 · Official record

8. Downingtown Industrial and Agricultural School - maintenance and debt reduction

   An Act making appropriations to the Downingtown Industrial and Agricultural School, Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

   Appropriation Act 26A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1283 · Official record

9. Pennsylvania State University - general expenses, student aid, research, etc.

   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.

   Appropriation Act 27A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1252 · Official record

10. University of Pittsburgh - general expenses, student aid, instruction, etc.

    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.

    Appropriation Act 28A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1253 · Official record

11. Lincoln University - general expenses and student aid

    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.

    Appropriation Act 29A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1254 · Official record

12. Temple University - general expenses, student aid, instruction, etc.

    A Supplement to the act of November 30, 1965 (P. L. 843, No. 355), 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.

    Appropriation Act 30A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1255 · Official record

13. Medical College of Pennsylvania - instruction

    An Act making an appropriation to The Medical College of Pennsylvania, East Falls, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    Appropriation Act 31A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1259 · Official record

14. University of Pennsylvania - instruction, student aid,etc.

    An Act making an appropriation to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.

    Appropriation Act 32A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1262 · Official record

15. Buhl Planetarium and Institute of Popular Science - operation

    An Act making an appropriation to the Trustees of the Buhl Planetarium and Institute of Popular Science, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

    Appropriation Act 33A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1272 · Official record

16. Thomas Jefferson University - instruction and maintenance

    An Act making an appropriation to the Thomas Jefferson University of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    Appropriation Act 34A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1274 · Official record

17. Franklin Institute of Pennsylvania - maintenance

    An Act making an appropriation to the Franklin Institute of the State of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    Appropriation Act 35A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1275 · Official record

18. Hahnemann Medical College - instruction

    An Act making appropriations to the Trustees of the Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    Appropriation Act 36A of 1977 · December 22, 1977 · HB 1276 · Official record

19. Municipal Retirement Law - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of February 1, 1974 (P. L. 34, No. 15), entitled "Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement Law," further providing for selection of the chairman and vice chairman of the board, for audits for the credit of excess interest and surplus allocations for administrative expenses and for interest paid while vesting, and changing the date of the itemized estimate to municipalities.

    Act 1 of 1978 · January 4, 1978 · SB 334 · Official record

20. Local Government Commission Law - distribution of municipal codes

    An Act amending the act of May 29, 1935 (P. L. 244, No. 102), referred to as the Local Government Commission Law, further providing for the distribution of local codes by the commission.

    Act 2 of 1978 · February 22, 1978 · HB 1624 · Official record

21. Steel Products Procurement Act

    An Act to promote the general welfare and stimulate the economy of the Commonwealth by requiring that all public bodies, including the Commonwealth, its political subdivisions, and all authorities, include in all contracts for construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, improvement or maintenance of improvements of a permanent or temporary nature, a provision that if any steel products are to be used in the performance of the contract only steel products produced in the United States shall be used, and imposing liability for violation of this act.

    Act 3 of 1978 · March 3, 1978 · SB 1068 · Official record

22. Fuels taxes allocation for municipal highway purposes - temporary waiver

    A Supplement to the act of June 1, 1956 (1955 P. L. 1944, No. 655), entitled "An act providing a permanent allocation of a part of the fuels and liquids fuels tax *** and repealing existing legislation," waiving certain provisions relating to allocations for road construction under certain conditions.

    Act 4 of 1978 · March 3, 1978 · HB 401 · Official record

23. Surface Mining Act - report following blasting with explosives

    An Act amending the "Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act," approved May 31, 1945 (P. L. 1198, No. 418), requiring blasters to file a report before leaving the place of work.

    Act 5 of 1978 · March 3, 1978 · HB 1147 · Official record

24. Commonwealth Court Act - adding two additional judges

    An Act amending the act of January 6, 1970 (1969 P. L. 434, No. 185), entitled "An act relating to the Commonwealth Court, implementing section 4 of Article V of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania," increasing the number of judges of the court and providing for their appointment.

    Act 6 of 1978 · March 14, 1978 · SB 236 · Official record

25. Municipality Authorities Act - commencement of term of board members

    An Act amending the act of May 2, 1945 (P. L. 382, No. 164), entitled "Municipality Authorities Act of 1945," further providing for the membership of the board of a joint authority.

    Act 7 of 1978 · March 14, 1978 · SB 847 · Official record

26. Unemployment Compensation Law - partial benefit credit computation

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

    Act 8 of 1978 · March 17, 1978 · HB 209 · Official record

27. Agricultural Liming Materials Act

    An Act to regulate the sale and distribution for agricultural purposes of ground limestone, burned and hydrated lime and related products in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Secretary of Agriculture; establishing fees; making an appropriation and prescribing penalties.

    Act 9 of 1978 · March 17, 1978 · HB 1326 · Official record

28. Tax Reform Code - dividends redefined for personal income tax

    An Act amending the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," approved March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), further defining "dividends."

    Act 10 of 1978 · March 17, 1978 · HB 1633 · Official record

29. Real estate tax exemptions - disabled veterans

    An Act amending the act of June 21, 1963 (P. L. 174, No. 104), entitled "An act granting and regulating exemption from payment of real estate taxes by war veterans in need thereof***" extending the act to include veterans with total service connected disability.

    Act 11 of 1978 · March 17, 1978 · HB 1878 · Official record

30. Harness Racing Law - disposition of pari-mutuel pools, etc.

    An Act amending the act of December 22, 1959 (P. L. 1978, No. 728), referred to as the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Law, further providing for the disposition of pari-mutuel pools, Pennsylvania Fair Funds and the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes Fund.

    Act 12 of 1978 · April 11, 1978 · HB 1600 · Official record

31. Local Project 70 land - conveyance by Bristol Borough

    An Act authorizing the Borough of Bristol, County of Bucks, with the approval of the Departments of Community Affairs, Environmental Resources and Justice and the Governor, to convey a certain tract of land located within said borough and acquired with Project 70 money and transferring the interest and restrictions relating to Project 70 lands to a tract of land to be acquired as part consideration for this conveyance.

    Act 13 of 1978 · April 12, 1978 · SB 994 · Official record

32. Local Project 70 land - use change by Grove City Borough

    An Act authorizing the Borough of Grove City, County of Mercer, to change the use it is making of a portion of the land acquired pursuant to the provisions of the "Project 70 Land Acquisition and Borrowing Act," Project No. B-23-S.

    Act 14 of 1978 · April 12, 1978 · SB 1093 · Official record

33. Bituminous Coal Mine Act - eligibility for employment

    An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Mine Act," approved July 17, 1961 (P. L. 659, No. 339), changing eligibility requirements for mine inspectors and electrical inspectors; allowing the employment of women; and prohibiting the employment of any person under eighteen years of age.

    Act 15 of 1978 · April 12, 1978 · HB 1691 · Official record

34. Health and accident insurance - payments for services of psychologists

    An Act providing reimbursement to insured by insurance company for services performed by a psychologist.

    Act 16 of 1978 · April 18, 1978 · SB 320 · Official record

35. Jurors - protection of employment rights

    An Act permitting any person required to serve as a juror to absent himself from any service or employment in which he is then engaged or employed; prohibiting employers from dismissing or threatening to dismiss such persons; granting such persons civil relief.

    Act 17 of 1978 · April 18, 1978 · SB 598 · Official record

36. County Code - time for filing reports by auditors

    An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P. L. 323, No. 130), entitled "The County Code," changing the date for reports by auditors to courts of common pleas and to the Department of Community Affairs.

    Act 18 of 1978 · April 18, 1978 · SB 650 · Official record

37. Third Class City Code - civil service board members eligibility

    An Act amending the act of June 23, 1931 (P. L. 932, No. 317), entitled "The Third Class City Code," further providing for membership on civil service boards.

    Act 19 of 1978 · April 18, 1978 · SB 656 · Official record

38. Municipalities Planning Code - time for plat plan decisions and notification

    An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P. L. 805, No. 247), entitled, as amended, "Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code," providing a method for the calculation of the ninety-day period for approval of plat plans.

    Act 20 of 1978 · April 18, 1978 · SB 663 · Official record

39. Urban Redevelopment Law - notice to displaced persons

    An Act amending the act of May 24, 1945 (P. L. 991, No. 385), entitled "Urban Redevelopment Law," providing for notice to displaced persons.

    Act 21 of 1978 · April 18, 1978 · SB 749 · Official record

40. Game Law - special permits for disabled persons

    An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1225, No. 316), entitled "The Game Law," further providing for special permits.

    Act 22 of 1978 · April 18, 1978 · SB 953 · Official record

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

    An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the rights of certain persons in estates of certain decedents and the rules of interpretation of wills and conveyances.

    Act 23 of 1978 · April 18, 1978 · SB 1000 · Official record

42. 1977-78 Capital Budget - public improvement project

    A Supplement to the act of December 22, 1977 (No. 102), entitled "An act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1977-1978," itemizing public improvement projects, to be constructed by the Department of General Services, together with their estimated financial cost; authorizing the incurring of debt without the approval of the electors for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed by the Department of General Services, stating the estimated useful life of the projects, and making an appropriation.

    Act 24 of 1978 · April 18, 1978 · SB 1304 · Official record

43. Attorney General - temporary appointment pending election

    An Act implementing the provision of section 4.1 and related sections of Article IV of the Constitution of Pennsylvania as added or amended to provide for the election of the Attorney General; providing for the continuation of the powers and duties of the Attorney General through interim gubernatorial appointments to ensure an orderly and efficient transition in the office of Attorney General and the Department of Justice.

    Act 25 of 1978 · April 18, 1978 · SB 1323 · Official record

44. Intangible Personal Property Tax Law - making tax optional

    An Act amending the act of June 17, 1913 (P. L. 507, No. 335), entitled "An act to provide revenue for State and county purposes, and, in cities coextensive with counties, for city and county purposes, ***" further providing for counties to determine whether or not to impose the taxes permitted under this act.

    Act 26 of 1978 · April 18, 1978 · HB 235 · Official record

45. County Code - investment of funds

    An Act amending "The County Code," approved August 9, 1955 (P. L. 323, No. 130), providing for the investment of certain funds.

    Act 27 of 1978 · April 18, 1978 · HB 804 · Official record

46. Child Labor Law - examination for reissued employment certificate unnecessary

    An Act amending the "Child Labor Law," approved May 13, 1915 (P. L. 286, No. 177), eliminating the requirement of a physical examination to obtain a reissuance of an employment certificate.

    Act 28 of 1978 · April 18, 1978 · HB 959 · Official record

47. Game Law - purchasing items to promote wildlife management, etc.

    An Act amending "The Game Law," approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1225, No. 316), authorizing the commission to purchase wildlife stamps, shoulder patches, decals and such other similar items and solicit funds to promote the cause of wildlife management, and making editorial changes.

    Act 29 of 1978 · April 18, 1978 · HB 1336 · Official record

48. County Institution District Law - contracts and purchases for hospitals

    An Act amending the "County Institution District Law," approved June 24, 1937 (P. L. 2017, No. 396), further providing for contracts for hospitals which are part of the institution district.

    Act 30 of 1978 · April 18, 1978 · HB 1350 · Official record

49. Stuffed Toy Manufacturing Act - registration fee change and exemptions

    An Act amending the act of July 25, 1961 (P. L. 857, No. 372), entitled "An act regulating the manufacture of stuffed toys intended for sale, *** and prescribing penalties," exempting charitable and nonprofit organizations from payment of the registration fee, amending the criminal penalties, providing equitable relief and civil penalties and making editorial changes.

    Act 31 of 1978 · April 18, 1978 · HB 1761 · Official record

50. Local Project 70 land - transfer in Schuylkill County

    An Act authorizing the Board of Schuylkill County Municipal Authority to transfer certain Project 70 lands in New Castle, Ryan and Blythe Townships in Schuylkill County to Crown American Corporation in exchange for a certain parcel of land containing the Mud Run Dam.

    Act 32 of 1978 · April 18, 1978 · HB 1973 · Official record

51. Public School Code - reappointment of intermediate unit directors

    An Act amending "The Public School Code of 1949," approved March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 14), removing limitations on the number of terms an intermediate unit director may serve and making editorial changes.

    Act 33 of 1978 · April 24, 1978 · HB 2046 · Official record

52. 1977-78 Capital Budget - emergency highway improvement project supplement

    A Supplement to the act of December 22, 1977 (No. 102), entitled "An act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1977-1978," itemizing emergency highway improvement projects to be acquired or constructed by the Department of Transportation, together with their estimated financial cost; authorizing the incurring of debt without the approval of the electors for the purpose of financing the projects to be acquired by the Department of Transportation, stating the estimated useful life of the projects, and making an appropriation.

    Act 34 of 1978 · April 24, 1978 · HB 2192 · Official record

53. County prison boards - changing composition

    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 by creating, in such counties, a board to be known by the name and style of inspectors of the jail or county prison, with authority to appoint a warden of such prison, and by vesting in said board, and the officers appointed by it, the safe-keeping, discipline, and employment of prisoners and the government and management of said jails or county prisons," changing the composition of the board of prison inspectors and authorizing counties of the seventh and eighth class to be governed by this act.

    Act 35 of 1978 · April 28, 1978 · SB 651 · Official record

54. Borough Code - opening streets after 21 years

    An Act amending the act of February 1, 1966 (1965 P. L. 1656, No. 581), entitled "The Borough Code," further providing for the opening of certain streets.

    Act 36 of 1978 · April 28, 1978 · SB 658 · Official record

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

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

    Act 37 of 1978 · April 28, 1978 · SB 1001 · Official record

56. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - time for commencing voluntary manslaughter prosecutions

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, changing the time for prosecuting the offense of voluntary manslaughter.

    Act 38 of 1978 · April 28, 1978 · SB 1114 · Official record

57. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - second degree murder redefined

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, redefining murder of the second degree.

    Act 39 of 1978 · April 28, 1978 · SB 1118 · Official record

58. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - penalty for theft of services

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the grading of the offense of theft of services.

    Act 40 of 1978 · April 28, 1978 · SB 1122 · Official record

59. Pennsylvania Appalachian Trail Act

    An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through the Department of Environmental Resources, to enter into such agreements and to acquire such interest as may be necessary to establish, protect and maintain the Appalachian Trail, and providing for the establishment, protection and maintenance of such trail.

    Act 41 of 1978 · April 28, 1978 · HB 3 · Official record

60. Emergency Telephone Act

    An Act providing for the development of a statewide emergency telephone number "911" system plan and establishing the Bureau of Telecommunications with the duties and responsibilities for all telecommunications with State Government.

    Act 42 of 1978 · April 28, 1978 · HB 72 · Official record

61. Anthracite Standards Law - powers of Department of Environmental Resources, etc.

    An Act amending the "Anthracite Standards Law," approved May 31, 1947 (P. L. 368, No. 168), changing and adding definitions, imposing administrative and enforcement powers on the Department of Environmental Resources and its mine inspectors in lieu of the Anthracite Committee and Commonwealth agents including record preservation, and abolishing the Anthracite Committee.

    Act 43 of 1978 · April 28, 1978 · HB 539 · Official record

62. Public Auditorium Authorities Law - purchases without advertising

    An Act amending the "Public Auditorium Authorities Law," approved July 29, 1953 (P. L. 1034, No. 270), increasing the amount of supplies and materials which may be purchased without advertising.

    Act 44 of 1978 · April 28, 1978 · HB 799 · Official record

63. Sheriff Fee Law - changing fees

    An Act amending the act of May 9, 1949 (P. L. 927, No. 261), referred to as the Sheriff Fee Law of 1949, changing fees.

    Act 45 of 1978 · April 28, 1978 · HB 816 · Official record

64. Civil Procedural Support Law - support of illegitimate children and actions

    An Act amending "The Pennsylvania Civil Procedural Support Law," approved July 13, 1953 (P. L. 431, No. 95), requiring support of a child born out of lawful wedlock, requiring the action to be brought within certain time limits, requiring trial by the court or by jury in a civil action and making repeals.

    Act 46 of 1978 · April 28, 1978 · HB 1106 · Official record

65. Commonwealth Child Custody Jurisdiction Act

    An Act providing for the custody of children.

    Act 47 of 1978 · April 28, 1978 · HB 1107 · Official record

66. First Class Township Code - opening, widening or vacating streets

    An Act amending "The First Class Township Code," approved June 24, 1931 (P. L. 1206, No. 331), further providing for the power to lay out, open, widen and vacate streets and making an editorial change.

    Act 48 of 1978 · April 28, 1978 · HB 1566 · Official record

67. 4th to 8th Class County Assessment Law - permitting class actions

    An Act amending "The Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law," approved May 21, 1943 (P. L. 571, No. 254), permitting class actions relating to assessments.

    Act 49 of 1978 · April 28, 1978 · HB 1649 · Official record

68. Public School Code - graduation schedules unaffected by 1978 weather emergency

    An Act amending the "Public School Code of 1949," approved March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 14), providing for the graduation of qualified students, and for certain subsidies and reimbursements.

    Act 50 of 1978 · April 28, 1978 · HB 2103 · Official record

69. 1977 Floods - grants for personal property damage

    An Act providing for grants to persons for property damaged or destroyed by flood, establishing the basis for the grants, and making an appropriation.

    Act 51 of 1978 · April 28, 1978 · SB 1106 · Official record

70. Local Government Unit Debt Act - reenacting and amending

    An Act reenacting, amending and revising the "Local Government Unit Debt Act," approved July 12, 1972 (P. L. 781, No. 185).

    Act 52 of 1978 · April 28, 1978 · HB 1131 · Official record

71. Judiciary Act Repealer Act

    A Supplement to the act of July 9, 1976 (P. L. 586, No. 142), entitled "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," adding certain provisions of existing law to and making conforming and editorial changes in certain provisions of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, separately reenacting certain related provisions of law and repealing certain acts and parts of acts supplied by the act as supplemented hereby.

    Act 53 of 1978 · April 28, 1978 · HB 825 · Official record

72. Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Clinton County

    An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Secretary of Education and the Governor, to convey a tract of land in the City of Lock Haven, Clinton County, in exchange for another tract of land also situated in the City of Lock Haven, Clinton County.

    Act 54 of 1978 · June 1, 1978 · HB 147 · Official record

73. Administrative Code - State Veterans Commission

    An Act amending "The Administrative Code of 1929," approved April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), raising the number of members appointed to the State Veterans

    Act 55 of 1978 · June 1, 1978 · HB 1190 · Official record

74. Liquor Code - veterans organization licensing quota exemption

    An Act amending the "Liquor Code," approved April 12, 1951 (P. L. 90, No. 21), exempting certain units of national veterans

    Act 56 of 1978 · June 1, 1978 · HB 1579 · Official record

75. 1968-1969 Capital Budget - reducing certain G.S.A. funds and adding flood control projects

    An Act amending the act of July 20, 1968 (P. L. 652, No. 220), entitled, "An act amending the act of March 31, 1949 (P. L. 372, No. 34), entitled

    Act 57 of 1978 · June 1, 1978 · HB 1802 · Official record

76. Election Code - boards of election in home rule counties

    An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Election Code," approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1333, No. 320), providing for the composition of board of elections in home rule counties.

    Act 58 of 1978 · June 1, 1978 · HB 1854 · Official record

77. Permanent Registration Act - registration commissions in home rule counties

    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 for the composition of registration commissions in home rule counties.

    Act 59 of 1978 · June 1, 1978 · HB 1856 · Official record

78. Municipalities Planning Code - subdivision and land development regulation

    An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P. L. 805, No. 247), entitled, as amended, "Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code," further providing for street standards and providing for additional guarantees for completion of final subdivision plats as specified.

    Act 60 of 1978 · June 9, 1978 · SB 844 · Official record

79. Notary Public Law - residency requirement and surrender of seal

    An Act amending "The Notary Public Law," approved August 21, 1953 (P. L. 1323, No. 373), reducing the residency requirement for eligibility, and providing for surrender of the seal and for a penalty.

    Act 61 of 1978 · June 9, 1978 · HB 418 · Official record

80. Tax Reform Code - alternate use taxation of aircraft

    An Act amending the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," approved March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), providing for a certain election of tax relating to aircraft.

    Act 62 of 1978 · June 9, 1978 · HB 1507 · Official record

81. David Leo Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh - official designation

    An Act naming the convention center under construction in Pittsburgh the David Leo Lawrence Convention Center.

    Act 63 of 1978 · June 13, 1978 · HB 1821 · Official record

82. Interest rates limit on government obligations - extending temporary removal

    An Act amending the act of July 14, 1970 (P. L. 485, No. 165), entitled "An act removing for a limited time the statutory limits imposed upon interest rates and interest costs to be paid on obligations issued by State and local governments, authorities, agencies and instrumentalities," changing the time limit.

    Act 64 of 1978 · June 13, 1978 · SB 665 · Official record

83. Prothonotaries - payment for bond for tax collections

    An Act amending the act of April 6, 1830 (P. L. 272, No. 157), entitled "An act for the levy and collection of taxes upon proceedings in courts, and in the offices of register and recorder, and for other purposes," further providing for the bond of prothonotaries.

    Act 65 of 1978 · June 15, 1978 · SB 648 · Official record

84. Township State Highway Law - deleting route in Armstrong County

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

    Act 66 of 1978 · June 15, 1978 · SB 902 · Official record

85. Second Class Township Code - filling vacancies in office

    An Act amending "The Second Class Township Code," approved May 1, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), changing the method of filling vacancies in certain township offices.

    Act 67 of 1978 · June 15, 1978 · HB 1069 · Official record

86. Borough Code - filling vacancies in office

    An Act amending "The Borough Code," approved February 1, 1966 (1965 P. L. 1656, No. 581), changing provisions relating to filling of vacancies in certain borough offices.

    Act 68 of 1978 · June 15, 1978 · HB 1070 · Official record

87. First Class Township Code - filling vacancies in office

    An Act amending "The First Class Township Code," approved June 24, 1931 (P. L. 1206, No. 331), changing provisions relating to filling vacancies in certain township offices and making repeals.

    Act 69 of 1978 · June 15, 1978 · HB 1071 · Official record

88. Administrative Code - creating Department of Aging

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," creating the Department on Aging and prescribing its functions, powers and duties.

    Act 70 of 1978 · June 20, 1978 · SB 74 · Official record

89. Clerks of courts - establishing fees

    An Act establishing the fees to be charged and collected by the clerk of courts in second, second class A, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth class counties and home rule counties.

    Act 71 of 1978 · June 22, 1978 · HB 817 · Official record

90. Accident and health insurance - inclusion of plans and reimbursement for physical therapy

    An Act amending the act of August 12, 1971 (P. L. 313, No. 78), entitled "An act providing for elimination of discriminatory provisions relating to compensation for services and treatment under sickness and accident insurance contracts and providing for nondiscriminatory reimbursement of sickness and bodily injury claims thereunder," providing for the inclusion of other plans, and for reimbursement for physical therapy.

    Act 72 of 1978 · June 22, 1978 · HB 1238 · Official record

91. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - written statement for dismissing certain prosecutions

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for written statements in the dismissal of de minimis infractions.

    Act 73 of 1978 · June 22, 1978 · SB 192 · Official record

92. County Pension Law - redefining regular interest

    An Act amending the act of August 31, 1971 (P. L. 398, No. 96), entitled "County Pension Law," further defining regular interest.

    Act 74 of 1978 · June 22, 1978 · SB 647 · Official record

93. Validating conveyance, etc. - defective acknowledgements

    An Act amending the act of August 11, 1967 (P. L. 205, No. 69), entitled "An act to validate conveyances and other instruments which have been defectively acknowledged," making editorial changes and extending its effectiveness.

    Act 75 of 1978 · June 22, 1978 · SB 1212 · Official record

94. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - criminal trespass redefined

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, redefining parts of the offense of criminal trespass.

    Act 76 of 1978 · June 23, 1978 · SB 189 · Official record

95. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - furnishing money to inmates in correctional institutions

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding a penalty for furnishing or giving money to an inmate in a State or county correctional institution.

    Act 77 of 1978 · June 23, 1978 · SB 197 · Official record

96. Transfer - Commonwealth Project 70 land in Lancaster County

    An Act authorizing the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, with the approval of the Governor, to transfer certain Project 70 lands in Lancaster County in exchange for a parcel of land belonging to the Fulton Township Supervisors.

    Act 78 of 1978 · June 23, 1978 · SB 521 · Official record

97. Medical Practice Act - certification of physician assistants, etc.

    An Act amending the act of July 20, 1974 (P. L. 551, No. 190), entitled "Medical Practice Act of 1974," further regulating the practice of medicine and surgery, imposing certain duties and providing penalties.

    Act 79 of 1978 · June 23, 1978 · SB 586 · Official record

98. Hazardous Substances Transportation Act - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of November 9, 1965 (P. L. 657, No. 323), entitled "Hazardous Substances Transportation Act," further providing for Federal and State regulations, for powers and duties of the board, requiring the posting of certain information, making certain repeals, further providing for enforcement of the act and making editorial changes.

    Act 80 of 1978 · June 23, 1978 · SB 704 · Official record

99. Protection from Abuse Act - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of October 7, 1976 (P. L. 1090, No. 218), entitled "Protection From Abuse Act," further defining "abuse", further providing for the commencement of proceedings, and notification, further regulating the right to possession of the residence or household and further providing for contempt, temporary financial support, arrest and emergency relief by the Philadelphia Municipal Court.

    Act 81 of 1978 · June 23, 1978 · SB 964 · Official record

100. Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Pittsburgh

     An Act authorizing the Department of General Services with the concurrence of the Department of Environmental Resources, in the name of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to sell and convey to Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation a tract of land within the bed of the Monongahela River in the 15th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, adjacent to and having a common boundary with lands presently owned by the same company to the north containing 1.8935 acres, more or less.

     Act 82 of 1978 · June 23, 1978 · SB 1364 · Official record