Every law Pennsylvania has passed

2,762 laws of the 1970s

Constitution of 1968

1. 1972-1973 Capital Budget - public improvement project amount increase

   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.

   Act 83 of 1978 · June 23, 1978 · SB 1369 · Official record

2. City State Highway Law - deleting and adding routes

   An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P. L. 720, No. 262), referred to as the City State Highway Law, deleting and adding routes in the City of Williamsport.

   Act 84 of 1978 · June 23, 1978 · HB 88 · Official record

3. Oil and gas wells - use of pressure to recover oil and gas

   An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P. L. 912, No. 322), entitled "An act to regulate the drilling, operating, and abandoning of oil and gas wells, and providing a penalty for violation of the provisions of this act," permitting the introduction of pressure into any stratum for the purpose of producing oil or gas therefrom.

   Act 85 of 1978 · June 23, 1978 · HB 190 · Official record

4. Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.) - liability after snowmobile road designation

   An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, exonerating municipalities from any and all liability for designating certain roads as snowmobile roads.

   Act 86 of 1978 · June 23, 1978 · HB 270 · Official record

5. County Code - agreements with municipalities and nonprofit organizations

   An Act amending "The County Code," approved August 9, 1955 (P. L. 323, No. 130), authorizing agreements with certain municipalities, under certain conditions, for the promotion of the health and welfare of certain citizens, and acceptance of money, property and services.

   Act 87 of 1978 · June 23, 1978 · HB 805 · Official record

6. Credit Union Act - omnibus amendments

   An Act amending the "Credit Union Act," approved September 20, 1961 (P. L. 1548, No. 658), granting additional powers to credit unions; authorizing the department to allow certain additional activities, further providing for the election and appointment of certain officials and committees; increasing the limits on maximum borrowing and changing certain restrictions.

   Act 88 of 1978 · June 23, 1978 · HB 1659 · Official record

7. Borough Code - conveyance to nonprofit medical and housing corporations

   An Act amending "The Borough Code," approved February 1, 1966 (1965 P. L. 1656, No. 581), authorizing boroughs to sell borough-owned land to nonprofit medical corporations and non-profit housing corporations.

   Act 89 of 1978 · June 23, 1978 · HB 1743 · Official record

8. Township State Highway Law - changing routes

   An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P. L. 594, No. 203), referred to as the Township State Highway Law, further providing for several routes in Montgomery County.

   Act 90 of 1978 · June 23, 1978 · HB 1875 · Official record

9. Legislative officers and employes - payday and employe lists

   An Act amending the act of January 19, 1968 (1967 P. L. 925, No. 417), referred to as the Legislative Officers and Employes Law, further providing for compensation payable to officers and employes and requiring additional information to be made available regarding employes.

   Act 91 of 1978 · June 23, 1978 · HB 1894 · Official record

10. Health Care Services Malpractice Act - fees by health care providers

    An Act amending the "Health Care Services Malpractice Act," approved October 15, 1975 (P. L. 390, No. 111), prescribing the powers and duties of the Insurance Department; providing for a joint underwriting plan; the Arbritration Panels for Health Care, compulsory screening of claims; collateral sources requirement; limitation on contingent fee compensation; establishing a Catastrophe Loss Fund; and prescribing penalties, further providing for fees.

    Act 92 of 1978 · June 23, 1978 · HB 1934 · Official record

11. Season Farm Labor Act

    An Act establishing minimum wages and providing for hours of labor of seasonal farm workers and requiring certain records; providing for inspection of seasonal farm labor camps; providing for the promulgation of rules and regulations; establishing rights of access and egress, providing penalties; and repealing certain acts.

    Act 93 of 1978 · June 23, 1978 · SB 967 · Official record

12. Urban Redevelopment Law - acquisition of blighted property

    An Act amending the "Urban Redevelopment Law," approved May 24, 1945 (P. L. 991, No. 385), further authorizing any Redevelopment Authority to acquire blighted property within or outside a redevelopment area for residential and related use, under certain terms and conditions.

    Act 94 of 1978 · June 23, 1978 · HB 1964 · Official record

13. First Class Township Code - contract awards and steel products provision

    An Act amending "The First Class Township Code," approved June 24, 1931 (P. L. 1206, No. 331), further providing for the accepting of bids, the awarding of contracts, and for certain steel products.

    Act 95 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 1825 · Official record

14. Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Montgomery County

    An Act authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Environmental Resources and the Governor, to convey to the Plymouth Fire Company No. 1, of the Township of Plymouth, 1.126 acres of land, more or less, situate in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

    Act 96 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · SB 7 · Official record

15. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - violations on Commonwealth property

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for violation of rules and regulations regarding conduct on Commonwealth property.

    Act 97 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · SB 202 · Official record

16. Cornwall Furnace - acquisition for Historical and Museum Commission

    An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, on behalf of the Commonwealth to acquire certain land in the Borough of Cornwall, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.

    Act 98 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · SB 283 · Official record

17. City Highway Law - deleting and adding routes in Williamsport

    An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P. L. 720, No. 262), entitled "City State Highway Law," deleting and adding routes in the City of Williamsport.

    Act 99 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · SB 352 · Official record

18. City State Highway Law - changing route in Reading

    An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P. L. 720, No. 262), entitled "City State Highway Law," changing a route in the City of Reading.

    Act 100 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · SB 553 · Official record

19. Clerks of courts - fees for support payments

    An Act amending the act of June 25, 1947 (P. L. 956, No. 403), entitled "An act to ascertain and appoint the fees to be received by the clerks of the courts of oyer and terminer, and quarter sessions, of the Commonwealth in counties of the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth classes," changing the fee for money collected and distributed pursuant to a support order.

    Act 101 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · SB 677 · Official record

20. Clerks of courts - transmitting fines to Department of Revenue

    An Act amending the act of May 9, 1949 (P. L. 919, No. 257), entitled "An act designating certain clerks of courts agents of the Commonwealth in the collection and transmission of fines, forfeited recognizances and other forfeitures imposed, lost or forfeited into any court for the use of the Commonwealth;....," changing the days for rendering certain returns to the Department of Revenue, and providing for evidence of timely filing.

    Act 102 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · SB 825 · Official record

21. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - seizure of antique slot machines

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes relating to antique slot machines.

    Act 103 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · SB 976 · Official record

22. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - corruption of minors

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for corruption of minors.

    Act 104 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · SB 1042 · Official record

23. Public School Code - election and term of school directors, etc.

    An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 14), entitled "Public School Code of 1949," changing provisions relating to election of school directors by regions and further providing for the terms of school directors, for school terms and sessions, and for food service programs.

    Act 105 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · SB 1180 · Official record

24. 1976-1977 Capital Budget - public improvement projects

    A Supplement to the act of July 9, 1976 (P. L. 857, No. 154), entitled "An act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1976-1977," itemizing additional public improvement projects to be constructed by the Department of General Services, together with their estimated financial costs, authorizing the incurring of debt for the projects without approval of the electors to complete the projects, stating the estimated useful life of such projects and making an appropriation.

    Act 106 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · SB 1221 · Official record

25. Administrative Code - assessments to fund office of Consumer Advocate

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," further providing for the Public Utility Commission to levy limited assessments against public utilities for funding the Office of Consumer Advocate.

    Act 107 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · SB 1268 · Official record

26. Unemployment Compensation Law - amount of Commonwealth contributions

    An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp. Sess., 1937 P. L. 2897, No. 1), entitled "Unemployment Compensation Law," changing the amount of certain contributions by the Commonwealth.

    Act 108 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · SB 1312 · Official record

27. Milrite Act

    An Act establishing an agency to create the linkage necessary for the planning of an economic development system for Pennsylvania, and making an appropriation.

    Act 109 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · SB 1432 · Official record

28. Easement - construction of sheet pile cell in Ohio River

    An Act authorizing the Department of Environmental Resources to grant an easement to the Buckeye Pipeline Company to construct, use, renew, maintain and repair a sheet pile cell in the Ohio River in Moon Township, Allegheny County.

    Act 110 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · SB 1492 · Official record

29. Easement - dock facilities in Back Channel of Ohio River

    An Act authorizing the Department of General Services with the approval of the Secretary of Environmental Resources, in the name of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to grant an easement to Dravo Corporation, a Pennsylvania corporation, a 9.5 acre tract of land within the bed of the Back Channel of the Ohio River situate in Neville Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, adjacent to and having a common boundary with lands presently owned by the same corporation immediately adjacent to and to the north thereof.

    Act 111 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · SB 1499 · Official record

30. Co-operative Agricultural Association Tax Act - applicability of other excise taxes

    An Act amending the "Co-operative Agricultural Association Corporate Net Income Tax Act," approved May 23, 1945 (P. L. 893, No. 360), further providing for the imposition of the tax.

    Act 112 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 217 · Official record

31. Local Tax Enabling Act - earned income tax exemption

    An Act amending "The Local Tax Enabling Act," approved December 31, 1965 (P. L. 1257, No. 511), further excluding certain income from earned income taxation.

    Act 113 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 225 · Official record

32. Tax Reform Code - person income tax liens and capital stock taxation

    An Act amending the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," approved March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), further providing for tax liens and enforcement thereof and providing that the exemption afforded to corporations organized for manufacturing, processing, research or development purposes does not apply to such companies as enjoy and exercise the right of eminent domain.

    Act 114 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 239 · Official record

33. Game Law - calls or sounds used in hunting

    An act amending "The Game Law," approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1225, No. 316), further regulating the use of recorded calls or sounds, or electronically amplified imitations of calls or sounds for use in hunting any wild birds or wild animals.

    Act 115 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 470 · Official record

34. Public Utility Code (66 Pa.C.S.)

    An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding provisions relating to public utilities and making repeals.

    Act 116 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 489 · Official record

35. Enforcement Officer Disability Benefits Law - extending applicability

    An Act amending the act of June 28, 1935 (P. L. 477, No. 193), referred to as the Enforcement Officer Disability Benefits Law, extending benefits to certain employes of the Bureau of Corrections and Department of Public Welfare and to county prison guards.

    Act 117 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 629 · Official record

36. Urban Mass Transportation Assistance Law - defining public highway

    An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Urban Mass Transportation Assistance Law of 1967," approved January 22, 1968 (P. L. 42, No. 8), providing for a definition of public highway.

    Act 118 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 664 · Official record

37. Workmen's Compensation Act - medical payments and suspending compensation on return to work

    An Act amending "The Pennsylvania Workmen

    Act 119 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 711 · Official record

38. County Code - payments to historical societies

    An Act amending "The County Code," approved August 9, 1955 (P. L. 323, No. 130), further authorizing county commissioners to make grants or appropriations to historical societies.

    Act 120 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 858 · Official record

39. Second Class County Code - accepting and opening bids

    An Act amending the "Second Class County Code," approved July 28, 1953 (P. L. 723, No. 230), changing the manner in which certain bids are opened.

    Act 121 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 1187 · Official record

40. Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - nonmedical good samaritan civil immunity

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for nonmedical good samaritan civil immunity.

    Act 122 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 1205 · Official record

41. Home Rule Charter Law - disposition of study commission records

    An Act amending the "Home Rule Charter and Optional Plans Law," approved April 13, 1972 (P. L. 184, No. 62), providing for the disposition of the records of a government study commission.

    Act 123 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 1220 · Official record

42. Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs Fee Act

    An Act enumerating certain fees and charges to be imposed for activities regulated by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs of the Department of State, providing for the appointment and term of office of the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs, providing for the disposition of such fees and making certain repeals.

    Act 124 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 1528 · Official record

43. 4th to 8th Class County Assessment Law - county-wide reassessment notices and appeals

    An Act amending "The Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law," approved May 21, 1943 (P. L. 571, No. 254), providing for notice and appeal procedures when a county institutes a county-wide revision of assessments upon real property.

    Act 125 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 1572 · Official record

44. Conveyance - tract of land in bed of Delaware River

    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 ARCO Pipe Line Company a tract of land within the bed of the Delaware River in the Township of Tinicum, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, lying between the Mean Low Water Line and the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River adjacent to and having a common boundary with lands presently owned by the same company to the north containing 7.117 acres, more or less.

    Act 126 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 1684 · Official record

45. Conveyance - tracts of land in bed of Delaware River

    An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Secretary of Environmental Resources, to sell and convey to Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company three tracts of land within the bed of the Delaware River in the Borough of Eddystone and City of Chester, ***.

    Act 127 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 1685 · Official record

46. Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Allegheny County

    An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Public Welfare and the Governor, to convey to the Township of South Fayette 12.378 acres of land, more or less, situate in South Fayette Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

    Act 128 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 1718 · Official record

47. County Code - facsimile signatures on payroll checks

    An Act amending "The County Code," approved August 9, 1955 (P. L. 323, No. 130), authorizing the facsimile signature of county treasurers and controllers on payroll checks.

    Act 129 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 1823 · Official record

48. Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act - mobilehome finance charges, etc.

    An Act amending the "Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act," approved June 28, 1947 (P. L. 1110, No. 476), further providing for the rate of finance charge for mobile homes and the rights and duties of buyers and persons financing installment sales of mobile homes.

    Act 130 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 1838 · Official record

49. Conveyance - tract of land in bed of Delaware River

    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 Sun Oil Company of Pennsylvania a tract of land within the bed of the Delaware River in the Borough of Marcus Hook, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, lying between the Mean Low Water Line and the Bulkhead Line of the Delaware River adjacent to and having a common boundary with lands presently owned by the same company to the north containing 0.0064 acres, more or less.

    Act 131 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 1888 · Official record

50. Milk Marketing Fee Act

    An Act establishing fees for certain licenses, certificates and activities relating to milk marketing and making certain repeals.

    Act 132 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 2115 · Official record

51. Senior Citizens Property Tax Act - temporary payment of expenses and claims

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

    Act 133 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 2292 · Official record

52. Bedding and Upholstery Law - regulating quilted clothing

    An Act amending the act of May 27, 1937 (P. L. 926, No. 249), referred to as the Bedding and Upholstery Law, providing for quilted clothing.

    Act 134 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 2301 · Official record

53. Minimum Wage Act - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending "The Minimum Wage Act of 1968," approved January 17, 1968 (P. L. 11, No. 5), further amending the minimum wages and exceptions and exclusions from the minimum wage and overtime provisions of this act; *** and amending overtime provisions for certain employes of hotels, motels and restaurants.

    Act 135 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 2302 · Official record

54. Wage Payment and Collection Law - furnishing wage information to railroad employes

    An Act amending the "Wage Payment and Collection Law," approved July 14, 1961 (P. L. 637, No. 329), requiring certain employers to furnish certain information concerning computation of wages at time of payment.

    Act 136 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 2420 · Official record

55. Easement - Back Channel in Ohio River for dock facilities

    An Act authorizing the Department of General Services with the approval of the Secretary of Environmental Resources, in the name of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to grant an easement to Dravo Corporation, a Pennsylvania corporation, a 9.5 acre tract of land within the bed of the Back Channel of the Ohio River situate in Neville Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania,***.

    Act 137 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 2520 · Official record

56. 1978-1979 Capital Budget - transportation assistance projects

    A Supplement to the act of ( No. ), entitled "An act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1978-1979," itemizing a transportation assistance project to be acquired or constructed by the Pennsylvania Transportation Assistance Authority together with its estimated financial cost; ***; and making an appropriation.

    Act 138 of 1978 · July 1, 1978 · HB 2528 · Official record

57. Cigarette Tax Act - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of July 22, 1970 (P. L. 513, No. 178), entitled "Pennsylvania Cigarette Tax Act," further defining "wholesaler," increasing license fees; providing an exemption; increasing penalties; providing for record retention; and providing for the seizure of vehicles and contraband cigarettes.

    Act 139 of 1978 · July 7, 1978 · SB 1340 · Official record

58. Public Employee Pension Forfeiture Act

    An Act providing for the forfeiture of the pensions of certain public employees and authorizing the State or political subdivision to garnish the pension benefits of certain public officers and employees upon conviction of certain criminal activity related to their office or position of employment.

    Act 140 of 1978 · July 8, 1978 · SB 578 · Official record

59. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - sentencing for first degree murder

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the imposition of sentences for murder.

    Act 141 of 1978 · September 13, 1978 · SB 1233 · Official record

60. Chiropractic Registration Act - educational qualifications for license

    An Act amending the "Chiropractic Registration Act of 1951," approved August 10, 1951 (P. L. 1182, No. 264), further providing for educational requirements.

    Act 142 of 1978 · September 19, 1978 · HB 993 · Official record

61. Automobile insurance - termination of agency contracts

    An Act establishing certain procedures relating to the termination of insurance agency contracts or accounts and providing penalties.

    Act 143 of 1978 · September 22, 1978 · SB 1200 · Official record

62. Municipalities - compensation of police officers

    An Act relating to compensation of municipal officers.

    Act 144 of 1978 · September 22, 1978 · SB 1326 · Official record

63. Volunteer Fire Company, etc. Assistance Act - debt refinancing and repair loans

    An Act amending the "Volunteer Fire Company, Ambulance Service and Rescue Squad Assistance Act," approved July 15, 1976 (P. L. 1036, No. 208), providing for the refinancing of certain debt incurred by volunteer fire companies for equipment and facilities between November 4, 1975 and April 30, 1978 inclusive, and extending assistance in the form of loans for repair or rehabilitation of certain equipment.

    Act 145 of 1978 · September 22, 1978 · HB 1860 · Official record

64. Public Welfare Code - prior authorization for certain medical assistance

    An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," providing for a system for reimbursement for certain medical assistance items and services and negating a proposed regulation relating to medical assistance.

    Act 146 of 1978 · September 26, 1978 · SB 292 · Official record

65. Public School Code - psychological services for nonpublic school children

    An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 14), entitled "Public School Code of 1949," providing for diagnostic and evaluative psychological services for the benefit of children attending nonpublic schools in the Commonwealth.

    Act 147 of 1978 · September 26, 1978 · SB 1204 · Official record

66. Abortion Control Act - subsidizing abortions prohibited

    An Act amending the act of September 10, 1974 (P. L. 639, No. 209), entitled "Abortion Control Act," prohibiting subsidizing of abortions.

    Act 148 of 1978 · September 26, 1978 · SB 1254 · Official record

67. Administrative Code - budget procedures and community college campus police

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," providing for the establishment and operation of the Office of the Budget as an administrative agency within the Governor

    Act 149 of 1978 · September 27, 1978 · SB 645 · Official record

68. Municipalities Planning Code - stay of proceedings on appeal

    An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code," approved July 31, 1968 (P. L. 805, No. 247), further providing for a stay of proceedings.

    Act 150 of 1978 · September 28, 1978 · HB 263 · Official record

69. 1978-1979 Capital Budget Act

    An Act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1978-1979.

    Act 151 of 1978 · September 28, 1978 · HB 2462 · Official record

70. Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.), etc. - limited waiver of sovereign immunity

    An Act amending Titles 1 (General Provisions) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, responding to and prescribing limitations on decisional law, reaffirming sovereign immunity as provided in section 11 of Article 1 of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, preserving sovereign immunity as a bar to claims brought against Commonwealth agencies and their officials and employees; specifically waiving sovereign immunity as provided by the Constitution in certain limited cases; granting jurisdiction to certain courts over claims brought against Commonwealth agencies; providing for limitations and upon the procedures relating to said claims; authorizing rules and regulations; suspending certain judicial proceedings until July 1, 1979, shortening the statutes of limitations in certain cases; and repealing certain laws.

    Act 152 of 1978 · September 28, 1978 · HB 2437 · Official record

71. Second Class County Code - state association for public defenders

    An Act amending the "Second Class County Code," approved July 28, 1953 (P. L. 723, No. 230), further providing for county public defenders to organize a State association and for the payment of expenses thereof.

    Act 153 of 1978 · September 28, 1978 · HB 122 · Official record

72. County Code - state association for public defenders

    An Act amending "The County Code," approved August 9, 1955 (P. L. 323, No. 130), further providing for county public defenders to organize a State association and the payment of certain expenses thereof.

    Act 154 of 1978 · September 28, 1978 · HB 123 · Official record

73. Military Code (51 Pa.C.S.) - U.S. flags for deceased members

    An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes further providing for the issuance of a United States flag for certain deceased members of the Pennsylvania National Guard and the Pennsylvania Guard.

    Act 155 of 1978 · September 28, 1978 · HB 884 · Official record

74. Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Chester County

    An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Secretary of Transportation, to sell and convey a certain lot or tract of ground situate in West Nottingham Township, Chester County.

    Act 156 of 1978 · September 28, 1978 · HB 1767 · Official record

75. First Class Township Code - sale of real property

    An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P. L. 1206, No. 331), authorizing the sale of land to nonprofit medical corporations and to nonprofit housing corporations and changing the amount of consideration for real estate sold other than by bid.

    Act 157 of 1978 · September 28, 1978 · HB 2012 · Official record

76. Second Class Township Code - sale of real property

    An Act amending "The Second Class Township Code," approved May 1, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), authorizing the sale of land to nonprofit medical corporations and to nonprofit housing corporations and changing the amount of consideration for real estate sold other than by bid.

    Act 158 of 1978 · September 28, 1978 · HB 2013 · Official record

77. 1978-1979 Capital Budget - transportation assistance projects

    A Supplement to the act of (P. L. , No. ), entitled "An act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1978-1979," itemizing transportation assistance projects to be acquired or constructed by the Pennsylvania Transportation Assistance Authority together with their estimated financial cost; authorizing the incurring of debt without the approval of the electors for the purpose of financing the projects, stating the estimated useful life of the projects, and making an appropriation.

    Act 159 of 1978 · September 28, 1978 · HB 2586 · Official record

78. Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act - finance charges for trucks and trailers

    An Act amending the act of June 28, 1947 (P. L. 1110, No. 476), entitled "Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act," further providing for finance charges for heavy trucks, truck tractors, trailers and semitrailers.

    Act 160 of 1978 · September 28, 1978 · SB 1053 · Official record

79. 1978-1979 Capital Budget - public improvement project supplement

    A Supplement to the act of (No. ), entitled "Capital Budget Act for Fiscal Year 1978-1979, Public Improvement Project Itemization Supplement - Department of General Services," itemizing public improvement projects of the Department of General Services, together with their estimated financial cost, authorizing the incurring of debt for the projects without approval of the electors to complete projects in the category of public improvements by acquisition of original furniture and equipment to be acquired by the Department of General Services, stating the estimated useful life of such projects and making an appropriation.

    Act 161 of 1978 · September 28, 1978 · SB 1137 · Official record

80. Municipal sewer charges - shutting of water supply for nonpayment

    An Act amending the act of April 14, 1949 (P. L. 482, No. 98), entitled, as amended, "An act authorizing and requiring cities, boroughs, townships, municipal authorities and public utility companies engaged in the supplying of water, to shut off the supply of water for nonpayment of sewer, sewerage, or sewage treatment rentals, rates, or charges imposed by municipal authorities organized by counties of the second class, by cities of the second class, by cities of the second class A, by cities of the third class, by boroughs or by townships of the first or second class;....," authorizing municipalities who supply sewer services to direct water utilities to shut off the water supply when the sewer charges are unpaid.

    Act 162 of 1978 · September 28, 1978 · SB 1228 · Official record

81. Farm Produce Dealers License Law - applicability and penalties

    An Act amending the act of May 27, 1937 (P. L. 901, No. 241), entitled "Farm Produce Dealers License Law," further defining "farm produce" and further providing for the application of the act and for penalties for violations of the act.

    Act 163 of 1978 · September 28, 1978 · SB 1430 · Official record

82. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - wiretapping and electronic surveillance

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, making certain repeals and adding new provisions relating to wiretapping and electronic surveillance.

    Act 164 of 1978 · October 4, 1978 · SB 191 · Official record

83. Confidential information - disclosure for criminal investigations

    An Act providing for the availability of otherwise confidential information for investigative purposes.

    Act 165 of 1978 · October 4, 1978 · SB 224 · Official record

84. Flood Plain Management Act

    An Act providing for the regulation of land and water use for flood control purposes, imposing duties and conferring powers on the Department of Community Affairs, the Department of Environmental Resources, and municipalities, providing for penalties and enforcement and making appropriations.

    Act 166 of 1978 · October 4, 1978 · SB 743 · Official record

85. Storm Water Management Act

    An Act providing for the regulation of land and water use for flood control and storm water management purposes, imposing duties and conferring powers on the Department of Environmental Resources, municipalities and counties, providing for enforcement, and making appropriations.

    Act 167 of 1978 · October 4, 1978 · SB 744 · Official record

86. Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - limitation of actions and immunity of witnesses

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, changing provisions relating to immunity of witnesses and changing the statute of limitations for certain offenses.

    Act 168 of 1978 · October 4, 1978 · SB 767 · Official record

87. Pennsylvania Crime Commission Act

    An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Crime Commission and providing for its powers and duties.

    Act 169 of 1978 · October 4, 1978 · SB 1320 · Official record

88. Public Officers and Employees Ethics Law

    An Act relating to conflicts of interest involving certain public officials serving in state or state agencies and local political subdivision positions and prohibiting certain public employees from engaging in certain conflict of interest activities requiring certain disclosures and providing penalties.

    Act 170 of 1978 · October 4, 1978 · HB 198 · Official record

89. Election Code - political contributions, etc.

    An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Election Code," approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1333, No. 320), providing for the control of donations and contributions to committees, imposing additional duties on candidates and treasurers, requiring certain statements of lobbyists, making certain repeals, and increasing penalties.

    Act 171 of 1978 · October 4, 1978 · HB 404 · Official record

90. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - deceptive kosher food business practices

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, prohibiting deceptive business practices in the sale of kosher food products.

    Act 172 of 1978 · October 4, 1978 · HB 2138 · Official record

91. Consolidated Statutes (Pa.C.S.) - equality of rights based on sex

    An Act amending Title 1 (General Provisions) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, implementing section 28 of Article I of the Constitution of Pennsylvania relating to equality of rights regardless of sex, making conforming amendments to other titles and making repeals.

    Act 173 of 1978 · October 4, 1978 · HB 2214 · Official record

92. Inheritance and Estate Tax Act - equal rights based on sex

    An Act amending the "Inheritance and Estate Tax Act of 1961," approved June 15, 1961 (P. L. 373, No. 207), changing certain provisions to provide equal rights between men and women.

    Act 174 of 1978 · October 4, 1978 · HB 2218 · Official record

93. Notary Public Law - equal rights based on sex

    An Act amending "The Notary Public Law," approved August 21, 1953 (P. L. 1323, No. 373), providing for change of name of notaries public to apply equally to men and women.

    Act 175 of 1978 · October 4, 1978 · HB 2219 · Official record

94. Local Tax Collection Law - equal rights based on sex

    An Act amending "The Local Tax Collection Law," approved May 25, 1945 (P. L. 1050, No. 394), changing certain provisions to provide equal rights between husband and wife.

    Act 176 of 1978 · October 4, 1978 · HB 2223 · Official record

95. Local Tax Enabling Act - equal rights based on sex

    An Act amending "The Local Tax Enabling Act," approved December 31, 1965 (P. L. 1257, No. 511), changing certain provisions to provide for equal rights between men and women.

    Act 177 of 1978 · October 4, 1978 · HB 2224 · Official record

96. Scotland School for Veterans' Children - equal rights based on sex

    An Act amending the act of May 21, 1943 (P. L. 302, No. 140), entitled, as amended, "An act providing for the admission of children to, and their education and maintenance in, and their discharge from the Scotland School for Veterans

    Act 178 of 1978 · October 4, 1978 · HB 2225 · Official record

97. First Class City Registration Act - equal rights based on sex

    An Act amending "The First Class City Permanent Registration Act," approved March 30, 1937 (P. L. 115, No. 40), providing for equal rights between married men and married women.

    Act 179 of 1978 · October 4, 1978 · HB 2227 · Official record

98. Landlord and Tenant Act - equal rights based on sex

    An Act amending "The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951," approved April 6, 1951 (P. L. 69, No. 20), changing certain provisions to provide equal rights between man and woman.

    Act 180 of 1978 · October 4, 1978 · HB 2228 · Official record

99. Beauty Culture Law - equal rights based on sex

    An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P. L. 242, No. 86), referred to as the Beauty Culture Law, providing for equal rights between man and woman.

    Act 181 of 1978 · October 4, 1978 · HB 2229 · Official record

100. Child Labor Law - equal rights based on sex

     An Act amending the "Child Labor Law," approved May 13, 1915 (P. L. 286, No. 177), providing for equal rights between men and women by changing certain provisions relating to employment of children.

     Act 182 of 1978 · October 4, 1978 · HB 2231 · Official record