Every law Pennsylvania has passed

2,472 laws of the 1980s

Constitution of 1968

1. Banking Code - authorization of reciprocal interstate banking

   An Act amending the act of November 30, 1965 (P. L. 847, No. 356), entitled "Banking Code of 1965," authorizing acquisitions of bank holding companies and banks in Pennsylvania by bank holding companies located in other states on a regional, reciprocal basis for a certain period of time and on a reciprocal basis without a regional requirement thereafter.

   Act 69 of 1986 · June 25, 1986 · SB 1075 · Official record

2. Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority Act

   An Act to provide a convention center facility in cities of the first class; creating the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority; defining its powers and duties; and authorizing a hotel room rental tax.

   Act 70 of 1986 · June 27, 1986 · SB 655 · Official record

3. Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Chester County

   An Act authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of West Chester University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to convey a tract of land situate in East Nantmeal Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

   Act 71 of 1986 · June 30, 1986 · SB 1138 · Official record

4. Charitable Organization Reform Act - applicability to religious organizations

   An Act amending the "Charitable Organization Reform Act," approved April 30, 1986 (P. L. 107, No. 36), further defining "charitable organization."

   Act 72 of 1986 · July 1, 1986 · HB 1321 · Official record

5. Marriage Law - name on license applications

   An Act amending the act of August 22, 1953 (P. L. 1344, No. 383), known as "The Marriage Law," further providing for marriage license applications.

   Act 73 of 1986 · July 1, 1986 · HB 2093 · Official record

6. Poultry contracts - payments and security interests

   An Act providing for the provisions of poultry and egg contracts; and imposing civil penalties.

   Act 74 of 1986 · July 2, 1986 · HB 976 · Official record

7. Transportation Partnership Act - financing and planning transportation development projects

   An Act amending the act of July 9, 1985 (P. L. 187, No. 47), known as the "Transportation Partnership Act," further providing for transportation development districts; clarifying provisions relating to the financing of a transportation development district project; adding provisions facilitating additional public involvement in a municipality

   Act 75 of 1986 · July 2, 1986 · HB 1812 · Official record

8. Second Class County Port Authority Act - omnibus amendments

   An Act amending the act of April 6, 1956 (1955 P. L. 1414, No. 465), known as the "Second Class County Port Authority Act," further providing for the board of the authority; providing for a transit council, audits, service standards and the operating budget; and further providing for labor relations.

   Act 76 of 1986 · July 2, 1986 · HB 1876 · Official record

9. Tax Reform Code of 1971 - omnibus amendments

   An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), entitled "Tax Reform Code of 1971," further providing for the sales tax, the personal income tax, the corporate net income tax, the capital stock tax and the realty transfer tax; authorizing a local real estate transfer tax; and making repeals.

   Act 77 of 1986 · July 2, 1986 · SB 560 · Official record

10. Pennsylvania Conservation Corps - eligibility, compensation, referrals, wages of crewleaders and appropriation

    An Act amending the act of July 2, 1984 (P. L. 561, No. 112), known as the "Pennsylvania Conservation Corps Act," further providing for eligibility, compensation and referrals, for the wages of crewleaders and for guidelines and regulations; making an appropriation; and making a repeal.

    Act 78 of 1986 · July 2, 1986 · HB 2098 · Official record

11. Tax Reform Code of 1971 - job creation tax credit

    An Act amending the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," approved March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), providing for a job creation tax credit.

    Act 79 of 1986 · July 2, 1986 · HB 2596 · Official record

12. Public Utilities (66 Pa.C.S.) - upgrading coal plants and retiring electric generating units

    An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding provisions to allow limited construction work in progress for coal plants; and providing for retirement of electric generating units.

    Act 80 of 1986 · July 3, 1986 · HB 258 · Official record

13. Real Estate Tax Sale Law - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P. L. 1368, No. 542), known as the "Real Estate Tax Sale Law," adding and amending definitions; further providing for the creation of bureaus in counties, for appointment and compensation of personnel, for the bonding of certain personnel and for accounting and distribution; increasing certain costs and fees; further providing for tax liens, filings, adjudications and collection; providing for discharge of tax claims; imposing additional notification requirements; further providing for sale and purchase of property; and making editorial changes.

    Act 81 of 1986 · July 3, 1986 · HB 943 · Official record

14. Second Class Township Code - voting by township supervisors

    An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), known as "The Second Class Township Code," further providing for voting by township supervisors.

    Act 82 of 1986 · July 3, 1986 · HB 2247 · Official record

15. Counties of Second Class - civil service eligibility and appeals for deputy sheriffs

    An Act amending the act of May 31, 1974 (P. L. 296, No. 94), entitled "An act providing for the appointment, promotion, reduction in rank, suspension, furlough, discharge and reinstatement of deputy sheriffs in counties of the second class; extending civil service coverage to such deputies; and providing penalties," further providing for civil service examinations and for appeals to the Civil Service Commission.

    Act 83 of 1986 · July 3, 1986 · HB 2276 · Official record

16. Sunshine Act

    An Act requiring public agencies to hold certain meetings and hearings open to the public; and providing penalties.

    Act 84 of 1986 · July 3, 1986 · SB 303 · Official record

17. Veteran's Bridge - designation

    An Act designating a bridge in Lock Haven, Clinton County, as the Veterans

    Act 85 of 1986 · July 3, 1986 · SB 1253 · Official record

18. Property and casualty insurance - notice of rate increases, etc.

    An Act requiring notice of rate increases, policy cancellations and nonrenewals by property and casualty insurers.

    Act 86 of 1986 · July 3, 1986 · SB 1391 · Official record

19. Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - sentencing procedure for first degree murder

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for sentencing procedures for murder of the first degree.

    Act 87 of 1986 · July 7, 1986 · HB 1644 · Official record

20. Property damage from tornadoes and floods - extending grants and authorizing tax moratoria

    An Act amending the act of March 28, 1986 (P. L. 75, No. 25), entitled "An act providing for grants to persons for property damaged or destroyed by tornado or flood; establishing the basis for the grants; and making an appropriation," extending the provisions of this act to certain disasters occurring in calendar years 1984 and 1986; providing a moratorium on certain assessments; and making appropriations to the Governor and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency for disaster relief and for allocations to various municipalities in Westmoreland, Somerset and Fayette Counties for reimbursement for flood damages.

    Act 88 of 1986 · July 7, 1986 · SB 642 · Official record

21. Health Care Cost Containment Act

    An Act providing for the creation of the Health Care Cost Containment Council, for its powers and duties, for health care cost containment through the collection and dissemination of data, for public accountability of health care costs, and for health care for the indigent; establishing the Indigent Care Program; and making an appropriation.

    Act 89 of 1986 · July 8, 1986 · SB 293 · Official record

22. Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.) - failure to register vehicles, weighing vehicles and operation of motorcycles

    An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for penalties for failure to register certain vehicles, for weighing of vehicles and for the operation and equipment of certain motorcycles.

    Act 90 of 1986 · July 8, 1986 · SB 670 · Official record

23. Public School Employees Retirement Code (24 Pa.C.S.) and State Employees Retirement Code (71 Pa.C.S.) - extending special early retirement options

    An Act amending Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for special early retirement.

    Act 91 of 1986 · July 8, 1986 · SB 774 · Official record

24. Pennsylvania Agricultural Fair Act

    An Act providing for grants to agricultural societies and associations to develop and improve agricultural fairs; establishing an advisory committee in the Department of Agriculture; and making repeals.

    Act 92 of 1986 · July 8, 1986 · SB 1298 · Official record

25. Game and Wildlife Code (34 Pa.C.S.)

    An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding revised, compiled and codified provisions relating to game and wildlife; and making conforming amendments to Titles 18, 42 and 75.

    Act 93 of 1986 · July 8, 1986 · HB 2079 · Official record

26. Game Fund Capital Budget Act for 1986-1987

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

    Act 94 of 1986 · July 8, 1986 · HB 2557 · Official record

27. Boat and Fish Funds Capital Budget Act for 1986-1987

    An Act providing for the adoption of capital projects to be financed from current revenues of the Boat and Fish Funds.

    Act 95 of 1986 · July 8, 1986 · HB 2558 · Official record

28. Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for preparation and examination of applicants for drivers

    Act 96 of 1986 · July 9, 1986 · SB 239 · Official record

29. Administrative Code of 1929 - transfer of Hazleton State General Hospital and conveyances of State-owned land

    An Act amending "The Administrative Code of 1929," approved April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), providing for the transfer of Hazleton State General Hospital; authorizing conveyances of State-owned land; and making editorial changes.

    Act 97 of 1986 · July 9, 1986 · HB 1813 · Official record

30. Tax-Exempt Bond Allocation Act - changes related to Federal Law

    An Act amending the "Tax-Exempt Bond Allocation Act," approved December 20, 1985 (P. L. 483, No. 113), adding provisions relating to changes in Federal law.

    Act 98 of 1986 · July 9, 1986 · HB 1832 · Official record

31. Highway Supplement to the Capital Budget Act for 1984-1985 Fiscal Year

    A Supplement to the act of July 3, 1984 (P. L. 583, No. 117), entitled "An act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1984-1985," itemizing public highway projects to be constructed by the Department of Transportation, together with the estimated financial costs; 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 Transportation; stating the estimated useful life of the projects; making appropriations; and making a repeal.

    Act 99 of 1986 · July 9, 1986 · HB 384 · Official record

32. Highway-Railroad and Highway Bridge Capital Budget Act - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of December 8, 1982 (P. L. 848, No.235), known as the "Highway-Railroad and Highway Bridge Capital Budget Act for 1982-1983," deleting a bridge project in Allegheny County; adding bridge projects in various counties; and providing for reimbursement to municipalities.

    Act 100 of 1986 · July 9, 1986 · HB 385 · Official record

33. Small Business Incubators Act - grant, loans and loan guarantees

    An Act amending the "Small Business Incubators Act," approved July 2, 1984 (P. L. 555, No. 111), further providing for grants, loans and loan guarantees; and removing provisions relating to guidelines and regulations.

    Act 101 of 1986 · July 9, 1986 · HB 792 · Official record

34. Employee-Ownership Assistance Program Act - technical and financial assistance, evaluation criteria and grants

    An Act amending the act of July 2, 1984 (P. L. 568, No. 113), known as the "Employee-Ownership Assistance Program Act," further providing for technical assistance, financial assistance, and criteria for evaluating applications; providing for grants; and removing provisions relating to guidelines and regulations.

    Act 102 of 1986 · July 9, 1986 · HB 2100 · Official record

35. Business Infrastructure Development Act - loan and grant requirements and conditions

    An Act amending the "Business Infrastructure Development Act," approved July 2, 1984 (P. L. 520, No. 105), further providing for loans and grants and their requirements and conditions; and removing provisions relating to guidelines and regulations.

    Act 103 of 1986 · July 9, 1986 · HB 2101 · Official record

36. Milrite Act - powers and duties of council and operation of labor management committees

    An Act amending the act of July 1, 1978 (P. L. 584, No. 109), known as the "Milrite Act," further providing for powers and duties of council, and for the operation and functions of area labor management committees.

    Act 104 of 1986 · July 9, 1986 · HB 2104 · Official record

37. Engineering School Equipment Act - requirements for grants

    An Act amending the act of July 2, 1984 (P. L. 553, No. 110), known as the "Engineering School Equipment Act," further specifying requirements for grants under the program.

    Act 105 of 1986 · July 9, 1986 · HB 2118 · Official record

38. Capital budget - interstate highway debt authorization

    An Act amending the act of July 11, 1985 (P. L. 209, No. 54), entitled "An act authorizing the incurring of debt for the purpose of financing the Federal share of construction of interstate highways," increasing the debt authorization and appropriation; further providing for the use of certain Federal funds; and limiting the power to incur debt.

    Act 106 of 1986 · July 9, 1986 · SB 542 · Official record

39. Recreational Improvement and Rehabilitation Act - appropriations and guidelines

    An Act amending the act of July 2, 1984 (P. L. 527, No. 106), entitled "Recreational Improvement and Rehabilitation Act," increasing an appropriation; further providing for small municipalities; and extending the time for the use of the funds.

    Act 107 of 1986 · July 9, 1986 · SB 1414 · Official record

40. Enterprise Zone Municipal Tax Exemption Reimbursement Act

    An Act authorizing the Department of Community Affairs to reimburse municipalities containing enterprise zones for a proportion of taxes exempted by the municipalities on improvements to deteriorated property located within enterprise zones under municipal tax exemption programs established pursuant to the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act and further providing that the payments so received by municipalities shall be used for community development projects and neighborhood services within the enterprise zones in which taxes are exempted.

    Act 108 of 1986 · July 9, 1986 · SB 1461 · Official record

41. Neighborhood Assistance Act - tax credits for investments

    An Act amending the act of November 29, 1967 (P. L. 636, No. 292), entitled "Neighborhood Assistance Act," further providing tax credits for investments made to rehabilitate, expand or improve buildings or land used by private companies which promote community and economic development.

    Act 109 of 1986 · July 9, 1986 · SB 1462 · Official record

42. Financially Disadvantaged Municipalities Matching Assistance Act

    An Act providing for the establishment of a fund, to be administered by the Department of Community Affairs, to reduce local matching requirements in economic and community development programs for financially disadvantaged municipalities; and providing a procedure for the operation of the fund.

    Act 110 of 1986 · July 9, 1986 · SB 1463 · Official record

43. Capital Loan Fund Act - establishing export assistance loans and changing guidelines

    An Act amending the act of July 2, 1984 (P. L. 545, No. 109), entitled "Capital Loan Fund Act," providing for export assistance loans; and removing provisions relating to guidelines.

    Act 111 of 1986 · July 9, 1986 · SB 1466 · Official record

44. Community Economic Recovery Program Act

    An Act establishing a program within the Department of Commerce to provide assistance to communities experiencing economic distress by providing grants for the development of long-term economic recovery strategies.

    Act 112 of 1986 · July 9, 1986 · SB 1468 · Official record

45. Municipal Claim and Tax Lien Law - redemption in counties of second class

    An Act amending the act of May 16, 1923 (P. L. 207, No. 153), referred to as the "Municipal Claim and Tax Lien Law," further providing for redemption in counties of the second class.

    Act 113 of 1986 · July 10, 1986 · HB 799 · Official record

46. Public Utilities (66 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the appointment, terms, compensation and qualifications of and restrictions on commissioners; providing for a director of operations, the Office of Trial Staff, the Office of Special Assistants and the Director of Operations and their powers and duties; further providing for procedures, reports, budget requests and audits and for rate increase requests; providing for management efficiency investigators and for fuel purchase audits; limiting recovery of certain employee meeting expenses; making provisions relating to the sale of electric generating units; providing for the regulation of excess capacity costs and new electric generating units; restricting rate setting procedures of telephone companies; requiring that certain data be supplied by electric utilities; further regulating the recovery of advertising expenses and the recovery of club dues; authorizing the commission to order conservation and load management; regulating coin telephone service; and reestablishing the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

    Act 114 of 1986 · July 10, 1986 · HB 1639 · Official record

47. Fiscal Code - Redevelopment Assistance Sinking Fund

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 343, No. 176), known as "The Fiscal Code," creating the Redevelopment Assistance Sinking Fund and providing for its funding and use.

    Act 115 of 1986 · July 10, 1986 · HB 1676 · Official record

48. Community Services Act

    An Act providing for a community services block grant program; and further providing for powers and duties of the Department of Community Affairs.

    Act 116 of 1986 · July 10, 1986 · HB 1875 · Official record

49. Public School Code of 1949 - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the "Public School Code of 1949," approved March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 14), further providing for Commonwealth payments to intermediate units; further providing for demotion of certain employees; further providing for sabbatical leaves and for salary while on leave; providing for the emergency resulting from flooding conditions in Western Pennsylvania with regard to the length of the school year and subsidy reimbursements; requiring instruction relating to the cause and prevention of drug and alcohol abuse; permitting the employment of a certified addiction counselor by school districts; authorizing the development and offering of programs regarding alcohol and chemical abuse for parents; further providing for annual reports by the Secretary of Education relating to vocational education programs; further providing for the powers and duties of the Board of Governors; further providing for educational subsidies; further providing for payments on account of approved vocational extension classes and preemployment training; further providing for payments for building site costs; further providing for continuing professional development plans and requirements; further providing for the powers and duties of intermediate units to obtain space for facilities; and authorizing a one-year program for the Department of Education to make technology upgrade and acquisition grants on behalf of full-time equivalent undergraduate students attending institutions of higher education in this Commonwealth.

    Act 117 of 1986 · July 10, 1986 · HB 209 · Official record

50. Capital Budget Project Itemization Act for 1984-1985

    A Supplement to the act of July 3, 1984 (P. L. 583, No. 117), entitled "An act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1984-1985," itemizing public improvement projects, furniture and equipment projects, transportation assistance projects, flood control projects, site development projects and redevelopment assistance projects to be constructed or acquired or assisted by the Department of General Services, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Community Affairs or the Department of Environmental Resources, together with their estimated financial costs; authorizing the incurring of debt without the approval of the electors for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed or acquired or assisted by the Department of General Services, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Community Affairs or the Department of Environmental Resources; stating the estimated useful life of the projects; making appropriations; and making a repeal.

    Act 118 of 1986 · July 10, 1986 · HB 383 · Official record

51. Banking Code - converting associations to savings banks

    An Act amending the act of November 30, 1965 (P. L. 847, No. 356), known as the "Banking Code of 1965," providing for the conversion of associations into savings banks.

    Act 119 of 1986 · July 10, 1986 · HB 2180 · Official record

52. Second Class County Code - civil service examinations and appeals

    An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P. L. 723, No. 230), known as the "Second Class County Code," further providing for civil service examinations and for appeals to the Civil Service Commission.

    Act 120 of 1986 · July 10, 1986 · HB 2275 · Official record

53. Women's, Infants' and Children's Nutrition Improvement Act

    An Act authorizing the use of State funds to expand a special supplemental food program for women, infants and children.

    Act 121 of 1986 · July 10, 1986 · HB 2454 · Official record

54. Energy Conservation and Assistance Act

    An Act establishing a special fund for moneys received by the Commonwealth from resolution of oil overcharge matters; designating certain low-income energy conservation and assistance programs for funding from this special fund; and making appropriations.

    Act 122 of 1986 · July 10, 1986 · SB 1277 · Official record

55. Tax Reform Code of 1971 - credit against gross receipts tax for railroad expenditures

    An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), entitled "Tax Reform Code of 1971," reenacting provisions relating to a credit against gross receipts tax for railroad expenditures on maintenance or right-of-way improvements.

    Act 123 of 1986 · July 10, 1986 · SB 1422 · Official record

56. Capital Budget Act of 1986-1987

    An Act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1986-1987.

    Act 124 of 1986 · July 10, 1986 · SB 1556 · Official record

57. Administrative Code of 1929 - State Police training for ethnic tension situations

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), known as "The Administrative Code of 1929," providing for training of Pennsylvania State Police for response to ethnic tension situations.

    Act 125 of 1986 · July 18, 1986 · HB 1553 · Official record

58. County Pension Law - supplemental benefits for retired employees

    An Act amending the act of August 31, 1971 (P. L. 398, No. 96), known as the "County Pension Law," further providing for supplemental benefits.

    Act 126 of 1986 · July 18, 1986 · HB 1621 · Official record

59. Fiscal Code - payment of interest on overpaid tax

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 343, No. 176), known as "The Fiscal Code," further providing for the payment of interest on overpaid tax.

    Act 127 of 1986 · July 18, 1986 · HB 2001 · Official record

60. Third class cities - additional membership on city retirement boards

    An Act amending the act of May 23, 1945 (P. L. 903, No. 362), entitled "An act authorizing cities of the third class to establish an optional retirement system for officers and employes independently of any pension system or systems existing in such cities," further providing for membership on certain retirement boards.

    Act 128 of 1986 · July 18, 1986 · HB 2325 · Official record

61. Administrative Code - establishing State Police information system on intergroup tension crimes

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), known as "The Administrative Code of 1929," establishing a system of information for the Pennsylvania State Police regarding crimes resulting from intergroup tensions.

    Act 129 of 1986 · October 3, 1986 · HB 1337 · Official record

62. Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Act - authority of agency to acquire real property

    An Act amending the act of August 7, 1963 (P. L. 549, No. 290), referred to as the "Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Act," clarifying the authority of the agency to acquire real property.

    Act 130 of 1986 · October 3, 1986 · SB 1346 · Official record

63. Breast disease - consent for treatment by physicians

    An Act amending the act of December 18, 1984 (P. L. 1068, No. 213), entitled "An act requiring physicians to obtain informed consent from patients for treatment of breast cancer," making editorial changes.

    Act 131 of 1986 · October 9, 1986 · SB 1152 · Official record

64. Third Class County Assessment Board Law - appeals and refunds for errors

    An Act amending the act of June 26, 1931 (P. L. 1379, No. 348), referred to as the "Third Class County Assessment Board Law," further providing for appeals of assessments; and providing for refunds for errors in assessments.

    Act 132 of 1986 · October 9, 1986 · HB 36 · Official record

65. Pennsylvania Veterans' Memorial Commission Act

    An Act creating the Pennsylvania Veterans

    Act 133 of 1986 · October 9, 1986 · HB 124 · Official record

66. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole Law - reestablishment, powers and duties of board

    An Act amending the act of August 6, 1941 (P. L. 861, No. 323), referred to as the "Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole Law," further providing for membership, vacancies, salaries, qualifications and confirmation of board members; further providing for an advisory committee; reestablishing the board for a period of time; further providing for notification of victims and for consideration of their opinions prior to granting parole; and further providing for powers and duties of the board.

    Act 134 of 1986 · October 9, 1986 · HB 447 · Official record

67. Oil and Gas Act - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of December 19, 1984 (P. L. 1140, No. 223), entitled "Oil and Gas Act," changing the definition of "owner"; further defining "well" and "well operator"; further providing for the definition of "alteration" and for permit objections, well permits and bonding requirements; adding provisions relating to solid waste; and making a repeal.

    Act 135 of 1986 · October 9, 1986 · HB 1375 · Official record

68. Gypsies - repeal of statutes

    An Act repealing certain acts relating to gypsies.

    Act 136 of 1986 · October 9, 1986 · HB 1626 · Official record

69. Intergovernmental Cooperation Law - additional rights and powers

    An Act amending the act of July 12, 1972 (P. L. 762, No. 180), referred to as the "Intergovernmental Cooperation Law," providing for additional rights and powers.

    Act 137 of 1986 · October 9, 1986 · HB 1790 · Official record

70. Project 70 land - release of restrictions on Westmoreland County lands

    An Act authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions imposed on certain lands owned by the Township of Sewickley, Westmoreland County.

    Act 138 of 1986 · October 9, 1986 · HB 2305 · Official record

71. Tourist Promotion Law - grants to tourist promotion agencies

    An Act amending the act of April 28, 1961 (P. L. 111, No. 50), known as the "Tourist Promotion Law," adding definitions; and further providing for grants to tourist promotion agencies.

    Act 139 of 1986 · October 9, 1986 · HB 2330 · Official record

72. Electric Cooperative Corporation Act - dissolution

    An Act amending the act of June 21, 1937 (P. L. 1969, No. 389), entitled "An act relating to nonprofit cooperative corporations organized to engage in rural electrification, providing for the organization, consolidation and dissolution of such corporations; prescribing the qualification for membership therein; conferring certain rights, powers, duties and immunities upon them and their officers and members; prescribing the conditions on which such corporations may exercise their powers; providing for the inclusion of certain existing cooperative or nonprofit corporations and associations within the provisions of this act; conferring powers, and imposing duties on certain State departments, commissions and officers; fixing fees; conferring the right of eminent domain; prohibiting the use of certain terms in the corporate names of other corporations; exempting such corporations from excise taxes; imposing on them a license fee; and exempting such corporations from the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, and from the provisions of the Securities Act," further providing for dissolution.

    Act 140 of 1986 · October 9, 1986 · HB 2417 · Official record

73. Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code (20 Pa.C.S.) - anatomical gifts

    An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for anatomical gifts.

    Act 141 of 1986 · October 10, 1986 · HB 90 · Official record

74. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - protection of employment of crime victims and witnesses

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the protection of employment of crime victims.

    Act 142 of 1986 · October 22, 1986 · HB 1543 · Official record

75. Adult Literacy Act

    An Act expanding the available adult basic education programs and the duties of the Department of Education; making an appropriation; and making a partial repeal.

    Act 143 of 1986 · October 22, 1986 · HB 2038 · Official record

76. Home Rule Charter and Optional Plans Law - election district amendments and ballot questions

    An Act amending the act of April 13, 1972 (P. L. 184, No. 62), entitled "Home Rule Charter and Optional Plans Law," providing for election district amendments and for questions on the ballot.

    Act 144 of 1986 · November 25, 1986 · SB 1145 · Official record

77. Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - medical records and liability of directors of corporations

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for rules of evidence in relation to medical records; providing for the use of certified copies and procedures relating to medical records; providing for the liability of directors of business and nonprofit corporations; and making repeals.

    Act 145 of 1986 · November 28, 1986 · HB 2072 · Official record

78. Reciprocal Limitations Act

    An Act authorizing the imposition of preferential bidding limitations against nonresident bidders or suppliers of goods when the state of such nonresident imposes or applies preferential bidding limitations on Pennsylvania bidders or suppliers of goods.

    Act 146 of 1986 · November 28, 1986 · SB 384 · Official record

79. Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Washington County

    An Act authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Secretary of Public Welfare, to convey to the County of Washington, 588.9263 acres of land, more or less, situate in North Strabane and Cecil Townships, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

    Act 147 of 1986 · November 28, 1986 · SB 1275 · Official record

80. Intergovernmental Cooperation Law - direct purchases from vendors and joint purchases

    An Act amending the act of July 12, 1972 (P. L. 762, No. 180), entitled "Intergovernmental Cooperation Law," further providing for direct purchases from certain vendors or suppliers of goods; and providing for joint purchases with certain schools and private agencies.

    Act 148 of 1986 · November 28, 1986 · SB 1421 · Official record

81. Project 70 land - release of restrictions on Delaware County lands

    An Act authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions imposed on certain lands owned by the County of Delaware, in return for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on certain lands owned by the County of Delaware.

    Act 149 of 1986 · December 2, 1986 · HB 2120 · Official record

82. Attendant Care Services Act

    An Act to require the Department of Public Welfare to provide home-based care as an alternative to nursing home or other institutional care.

    Act 150 of 1986 · December 10, 1986 · HB 459 · Official record

83. Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - bad checks civil liability and sovereign immunity

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for damages in civil actions involving bad checks; and further providing for exceptions to sovereign immunity.

    Act 151 of 1986 · December 11, 1986 · SB 408 · Official record

84. Jewelry Appraisal Act

    An Act providing for appraisals of jewelry.

    Act 152 of 1986 · December 11, 1986 · SB 734 · Official record

85. Administrative Code of 1929 - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," further providing for the powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare; providing for the transfer of control of the Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute to The Medical College of Pennsylvania; further providing for compensation to nonresident victims; and providing for the continuation of the Crime Victim

    Act 153 of 1986 · December 11, 1986 · SB 776 · Official record

86. Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act - possession, manufacture or distribution of designer drugs

    An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P. L. 233, No. 64), entitled "The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act," providing for possession, manufacture or distribution of designer drugs; and providing a penalty.

    Act 154 of 1986 · December 11, 1986 · SB 1140 · Official record

87. Administrative Code of 1929 - crime victims' compensation and visitation of prisons

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," adding and changing definitions relating to crime victims

    Act 155 of 1986 · December 11, 1986 · SB 1373 · Official record

88. Project 70 and 500 lands - release of restrictions on Butler and Montgomery County lands

    An Act authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions imposed on certain lands owned by the Borough of Evans City, Butler County, in return for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on certain lands owned by the Borough of Evans City, Butler County; and authorizing the release of Project 500 restrictions imposed on certain land owned by the Township of Horsham, Montgomery County, in return for the imposition of Project 500 restrictions on certain land being purchased by the Township of Horsham.

    Act 156 of 1986 · December 11, 1986 · SB 1482 · Official record

89. Public Utilities (66 Pa.C.S.) - mobile domestic cellular radio telecommunications services

    An Act repealing section 3 of the act of December 21, 1984 (P. L. 1270, No. 241), entitled "An act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further defining the term

    Act 157 of 1986 · December 11, 1986 · SB 1514 · Official record

90. Borough Code - appropriations for neighborhood crime watch programs

    An Act amending the act of February 1, 1966 (1965 P. L. 1656, No. 581), known as "The Borough Code," authorizing appropriations for neighborhood crime watch programs.

    Act 158 of 1986 · December 11, 1986 · HB 41 · Official record

91. Second Class Township Code - appropriations for neighborhood crime watch programs

    An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), known as "The Second Class Township Code," authorizing appropriations for neighborhood crime watch programs.

    Act 159 of 1986 · December 11, 1986 · HB 42 · Official record

92. First Class Township Code - appropriations for neighborhood crime watch programs

    An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P. L. 1206, No. 331), known as "The First Class Township Code," authorizing appropriations for neighborhood crime watch programs.

    Act 160 of 1986 · December 11, 1986 · HB 147 · Official record

93. Fine Arts Preservation Act

    An Act providing for the preservation of works of fine art and for the rights of artists.

    Act 161 of 1986 · December 11, 1986 · HB 490 · Official record

94. Artworks Consignment Act

    An Act providing for the consignment of crafts and works of art; protecting the rights of artists; and providing for civil liability.

    Act 162 of 1986 · December 11, 1986 · HB 491 · Official record

95. Conveyance - Commonwealth properties in Allegheny, Chester, Tioga, Crawford and Centre Counties

    An Act authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to convey to Emsworth Borough 7.5 acres of land, more or less, situate in Kilbuck Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Department of Agriculture, to convey to the County of Chester 230.693 acres of land, more or less, situate in Newlin and West Bradford Townships, Chester County, Pennsylvania; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Department of Public Welfare, to convey to North Penn Comprehensive Health Services 8.7 acres of land, more or less, situate in the Borough of Blossburg, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Department of Environmental Resources, to convey to Gilbert Collussy, Lena M. Collussy, James T. Dresher and Virginia M. Dresher, a tract of land situate in North Shenango Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in exchange for a tract of land in the same township, and for other consideration; and authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Departments of Environmental Resources and Transportation, to convey to the Mid-State Regional Airport Authority, a tract of land situate in Rush Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania.

    Act 163 of 1986 · December 11, 1986 · HB 2199 · Official record

96. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - juvenile records, aggravated assault, unlawful use of computers, retention of military equipment, etc.

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for multiple convictions for inchoate crimes, for aggravated assault, for juvenile records and for the unlawful use of computers; and prohibiting the retention of certain military equipment.

    Act 164 of 1986 · December 11, 1986 · HB 2474 · Official record

97. Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - sentencing procedures and dangerous juvenile offender treatment

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for sentencing guidelines, for community public service programs and for the treatment of dangerous juvenile offenders.

    Act 165 of 1986 · December 11, 1986 · HB 1498 · Official record

98. Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the issuance of handicapped plates and veterans plates and for the use of school bus plates; providing for plates for the hearing impaired; further providing for the schedule of convictions and points, for the surrender of license, for the period of suspension or revocation, for driving while operating privileges are suspended and for exemption from certain title and registration fees; further providing for certain vehicles to stop at railroad crossings, for penalties for accidents involving death or personal injury, for investigation of certain accidents, for lighted head lamps on school buses and for certain visual signals on certain emergency vehicles; increasing income levels for the emission inspection program; further providing for combinations, for length of vehicles, for penalties for weight violations and for the weighing of vehicles; and providing for emergency telephones along the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

    Act 166 of 1986 · December 11, 1986 · SB 1276 · Official record

99. Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act of 1973 - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of March 1, 1974 (P. L. 90, No. 24), entitled "Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act of 1973," further providing for licensing of commercial applicator firms, for licensing and certification of commercial applicators and public applicators, for registration and training of certain noncertified employees, for increased recordkeeping requirements, for additional enforcement authority and additional authority on product registration data review, and for increase of fees.

    Act 167 of 1986 · December 12, 1986 · SB 1445 · Official record

100. Solid Waste Management Act - definitions, handling coal ash, etc.

     An Act amending the act of July 7, 1980 (P. L. 380, No. 97), known as the "Solid Waste Management Act," adding definitions; further providing for the definition of "solid waste;" further providing for powers and duties of the department and of the Environmental Quality Board; and providing for certain handling of coal ash.

     Act 168 of 1986 · December 12, 1986 · HB 2274 · Official record