Every law Pennsylvania has passed

2,472 laws of the 1980s

Constitution of 1968

1. Pennsylvania Urban Mass Transportation Law

   An Act amending the act of January 22, 1968 (P. L. 42, No. 8), entitled, "Pennsylvania Urban Mass Transportation Law," adding and further providing for definitions and program authorizations, making an editorial change, further providing for project grants, further providing for intergovernmental cooperation, providing for State subsidies, authorizing the creation of a transportation authority to function in each metropolitan area consisting of any county of the first class and all nearby counties within a radius of twenty miles of any such first class county, as a body corporate and politic for the purpose of establishing an integrated mass transportation system with all pertinent powers including, but not limited to, leasing, acquiring, owning, operating and maintaining a system for, or otherwise providing for, the transportation of persons, authorizing the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds therefor, conferring the right of eminent domain on the authority; altering the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission, authorizing the acceptance of grants from Federal, State and local governments, limiting actions against the authority and exempting it from taxation, authorizing counties and municipalities to enter into compacts for the financing of each authority and to make appropriations in accordance with such compacts, creating a citizen advisory committee conferring exclusive jurisdiction upon certain courts with respect to matters relating to such authority, empowering each authority to function outside of the metropolitan area under certain terms and conditions, imposing a requirement to submit a reorganization plan, providing sanctions for failure to submit a reorganization plan and making appropriations, and making certain transfers and repeals.

   Act 101 of 1980 · July 10, 1980 · SB 881 · Official record

2. Second Class Township Code - investment of funds, etc

   An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), entitled "The Second Class Township Code," authorizing expenditures for certain recreational purposes and providing for the investment of township funds.

   Act 102 of 1980 · July 10, 1980 · SB 1186 · Official record

3. Third Class City Code - investment of funds

   An Act amending the act of June 23, 1931 (P. L. 932, No. 317), entitled "The Third Class City Code," providing for the investment of city funds.

   Act 103 of 1980 · July 10, 1980 · SB 1188 · Official record

4. Milk Producers' and Cooperative Security Funds Act

   An Act requiring prompt payment to milk producers, providing for the establishment of a Milk Producers

   Act 104 of 1980 · July 10, 1980 · SB 1287 · Official record

5. Public Welfare Code - omnibus amendments

   An Act amending the "Public Welfare Code," approved June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), requiring the Department of Public Welfare to develop and implement a State plan for regulating and licensing personal care boarding homes, prohibiting abusive, fraudulent and deceptive acts and practices by providers of and persons eligible for State medical assistance; providing remedies and penalties therefor; imposing certain participation requirements on providers and persons eligible; providing for third party liability; and imposing powers and duties on the Attorney General, the Department of Public Welfare and the district attorneys.

   Act 105 of 1980 · July 10, 1980 · HB 552 · Official record

6. Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - additional common pleas judges, etc.

   An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding additional judges to courts of common pleas in Lycoming, Butler, Montgomery, Erie, Lebanon, Bucks, York, Mercer, Chester, Westmoreland, Monroe, Pike, Lehigh and Delaware counties, further providing for costs in civil and criminal cases, and further providing for the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing.

   Act 106 of 1980 · July 10, 1980 · HB 960 · Official record

7. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - sentencing guidelines, etc.

   An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for sentencing guidelines and imposing criminal penalties for the killing, maiming or disfiguring of any zoo animal.

   Act 107 of 1980 · July 10, 1980 · HB 1352 · Official record

8. Unemployment Compensation Law - omnibus amendments

   An Act amending the "Unemployment Compensation Law," approved December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp. Sess., 1937 P. L. 2897, No. 1), adding a definition, further providing for the rate and amount of benefits, for the rate of employer contributions and for additional contributions, for a waiting week, qualifications for benefits, certain pension deductions, employer benefit charges, appeals and review, recoupment of overpayments and contributions of nonprofit organizations.

   Act 108 of 1980 · July 10, 1980 · HB 1673 · Official record

9. State highways - changing route in Chester County

   An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P. L. 594, No. 203), referred to as the Township State Highway Law, amending a route in West Bradford Township, Chester County.

   Act 109 of 1980 · July 10, 1980 · HB 1815 · Official record

10. State highways - deleting route in Clearfield County

    An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P. L. 594, No. 203), referred to as the Township State Highway Law, deleting a route in Clearfield County.

    Act 110 of 1980 · July 10, 1980 · HB 1882 · Official record

11. Government employees - leave of absence for military training

    An Act amending the act of July 12, 1935 (P. L. 677, No. 255), entitled "An act to fix the status of officers and employes of the Commonwealth and political subdivisions thereof while in training with the armed forces of the United States," including reservists who are employed by the instrumentalities of the Commonwealth or its political subdivisions within the provisions of the act.

    Act 111 of 1980 · July 10, 1980 · HB 1937 · Official record

12. Conveyance - Commonwealth property in York County

    An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Department of Environmental Resources, to convey a parcel of land in Manheim Township, York County, in exchange for two parcels of land located in West Manheim Township, York County, Pennsylvania.

    Act 112 of 1980 · July 10, 1980 · HB 2083 · Official record

13. Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.) - handicapped plates, etc.

    An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further regulating certain parking and providing for the issuance of parking placards, and further providing for title and registration fees for certain buses.

    Act 113 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · SB 68 · Official record

14. Athletic Code - age of amateur participants

    An Act amending the act of August 31, 1955 (P. L. 531, No. 131), entitled "Pennsylvania Athletic Code," further providing for the age of participants in certain amateur athletic contests.

    Act 114 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · SB 226 · Official record

15. Fiscal Code - investment of funds

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 343, No. 176), entitled "The Fiscal Code," further providing for investment of funds by the Treasury Department, and permitting savings and loan associations to be designated as inactive depositories.

    Act 115 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · SB 419 · Official record

16. Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Luzerne County

    An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to convey a tract of land, together with any improvements or buildings thereon, in Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania to the Hazleton-Nanticoke MH/MR Center, Inc.

    Act 116 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · SB 496 · Official record

17. Liquor Code - special occasion permits in third class cities

    An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P. L. 90, No. 21), entitled "Liquor Code," further providing for the number of licenses in certain municipalities, permitting minors to enter licensed premises for social purposes under certain conditions, defining the term "proper supervision," authorizing special occasion permits for certain museums and performing arts groups in third class cities.

    Act 117 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · SB 518 · Official record

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

    An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for petitions attested by verified statements, increasing intestate share of surviving spouse; clarifying certain provisions relating to spouses

    Act 118 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · SB 768 · Official record

19. Harness Racing Law - disposition of pools, etc.

    An Act amending the act of December 22, 1959 (P. L. 1978, No. 728), entitled, as amended, "Pennsylvania Harness Racing Law," further providing for the employment of public employes and for the disposition of pari-mutuel pools in counties of the fourth class.

    Act 119 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · SB 890 · Official record

20. Second Class Township Code - assessments for lighting

    An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), entitled "The Second Class Township Code," further providing for assessments for lighting.

    Act 120 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · SB 1145 · Official record

21. Workmen's Compensation Act - volunteer firemen and ambulance corpsmen

    An Act amending "The Pennsylvania Workmen

    Act 121 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · HB 421 · Official record

22. Volunteer fire companies - powers of special fire police

    An Act amending the act of June 18, 1941 (P. L. 137, No. 74), entitled "An act providing for the appointment, powers and control of members of volunteer fire companies as special fire police, and conferring powers on them at fires attended by their fire companies in any city, borough, town and township," further providing for the powers of special fire police.

    Act 122 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · HB 1011 · Official record

23. 1979-1980 Capital Budget - public improvement and transportation assistance projects

    An Act providing for adoption of capital projects to be financed from current revenues of the General Fund and making appropriations.

    Act 123 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · HB 1262 · Official record

24. Municipal claims and tax liens - temporary collection procedures

    An Act to temporarily authorize cities, boroughs, incorporated towns, townships and school districts to file suggestions of nonpayment and averments of default, or to sue out writs of scire facias on certain tax or municipal claims, and to revive judgments where the lien of such claims, or the judgments thereon, have been lost, and providing for the reinstatement of the liens of such claims and judgments.

    Act 124 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · HB 1549 · Official record

25. State highways - deleting route in Armstrong County

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

    Act 125 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · HB 1946 · Official record

26. Higher Education Assistance Continuation Law - coordination with Federal programs

    An Act amending the act of March 28, 1974 (P. L. 228, No. 50), referred to as the Higher Education Assistance Continuation Law, further providing for coordination with Federal financial aid programs.

    Act 126 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · HB 2159 · Official record

27. Election Code - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1333, No. 320), entitled "Pennsylvania Election Code," amending a definition and providing for election expenses, earnings on investments, withdrawal of candidates, filing of reports and affidavits and for certain audits.

    Act 127 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · SB 543 · Official record

28. Election Code - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Election Code," approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1333, No. 320), authorizing the joining of wards into election districts, further providing for the question of using voting machines, providing for electronic voting systems and further providing for filing of pre-election reports.

    Act 128 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · HB 382 · Official record

29. Election Code - reporting by political committees

    An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Election Code," approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1333, No. 320), further providing for reporting by political committees.

    Act 129 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · HB 2104 · Official record

30. 1979-1980 Capital Budget - public improvement projects

    A Supplement to the act of , entitled "An act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1979-1980," itemizing emergency 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, stating the estimated useful life of the projects, and making an appropriation.

    Act 130 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · HB 2237 · Official record

31. Barbers License Law - supervision of barber shops

    An Act amending the act of June 19, 1931 (P. L. 589, No. 202), referred to as the Barbers

    Act 131 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · HB 2290 · Official record

32. Savings Association Code - Pennsylvania Savings Association Insurance Corporation

    An Act amending the "Savings Association Code of 1967," approved December 14, 1967 (P. L. 746, No. 345), adding provisions relating to the Pennsylvania Savings Association Insurance Corporation.

    Act 132 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · HB 2409 · Official record

33. Philadelphia - fixing fees received by prothonotary

    An Act fixing the fees to be received by the prothonotary of Philadelphia County.

    Act 133 of 1980 · July 11, 1980 · HB 2553 · Official record

34. Election Code - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1333, No. 320), entitled "Pennsylvania Election Code," providing for appointment of poll watchers by candidates for elections, further providing for affidavits of candidates, placing limitations on the eligibility of candidates, changing the time limitation for circulation and filing of nomination papers, further providing for absentee ballots and for the contents of certain reports.

    Act 134 of 1980 · July 12, 1980 · SB 764 · Official record

35. Eminent Domain Code - abandonment of projects

    An Act amending the act of June 22, 1964 (1st Sp. Sess., P. L. 84, No. 6), entitled "Eminent Domain Code," further providing for abandonment of certain projects.

    Act 135 of 1980 · July 12, 1980 · SB 986 · Official record

36. Health Care Facilities Act - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the "Health Care Facilities Act," approved July 19, 1979 (P. L. 130, No. 48), amending and adding certain definitions; further providing for powers and duties of the department, for the encouragement of competition and innovation, for cooperation with the department; further providing for certificates of need, for the promulgation of regulations and other procedural matters, for major medical equipment and for the licensure and regulation of health care facilities, and providing penalties.

    Act 136 of 1980 · July 12, 1980 · HB 1683 · Official record

37. Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - jurisdiction of Supreme Court

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

    Act 137 of 1980 · September 23, 1980 · HB 2184 · Official record

38. Conveyance - Commonwealth property in Allegheny County

    An Act authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Agriculture and the Governor to convey to the Township of Collier ten acres of land, more or less, situate in the Township of Collier, Allegheny County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

    Act 138 of 1980 · October 1, 1980 · SB 1053 · Official record

39. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - aggravated assault

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

    Act 139 of 1980 · October 1, 1980 · HB 1624 · Official record

40. Housing Authorities Law - powers in first class cities

    An Act amending the "Housing Authorities Law," approved May 28, 1937 (P. L. 955, No. 265), providing certain additional powers to housing authorities in cities of the first class.

    Act 140 of 1980 · October 5, 1980 · HB 200 · Official record

41. Housing authorities in first class cities - security officer training

    An Act amending the act of June 18, 1974 (P. L. 359, No. 120), referred to as the Municipal Police Education and Training Law, providing police training for security officers appointed by first class city housing authorities.

    Act 141 of 1980 · October 5, 1980 · HB 269 · Official record

42. JARA Continuation Act of 1980

    A Supplement to the act of July 9, 1976 (P. L. 586, No. 142), entitled "Judiciary Act of 1976," adding certain provisions of existing law to and making conforming, redesignation and editorial changes in certain provisions of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, making revisions, corrections and additions relating to judiciary and judicial procedure, including certain judicially enforceable rights, duties, immunities and liabilities, and repealing certain acts and parts of acts supplied by the act as heretofore supplemented and as supplemented hereby.

    Act 142 of 1980 · October 5, 1980 · HB 1873 · Official record

43. Second Class Township Code - fee sharing between employees and contractors

    An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), entitled "The Second Class Township Code," prohibiting fee sharing among township officers, employes and consultants or persons contracting for personal service with the township.

    Act 143 of 1980 · October 5, 1980 · SB 1346 · Official record

44. First Class Township Code - fee sharing between employees and contractors

    An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P. L. 1206, No. 331), entitled "The First Class Township Code," prohibiting fee sharing among township officers, employes and consultants or persons contracting for personal services with the township.

    Act 144 of 1980 · October 5, 1980 · SB 1347 · Official record

45. 1980-1981 Capital Budget Act

    An Act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1980-1981.

    Act 145 of 1980 · October 6, 1980 · HB 2919 · Official record

46. Administrative Code - revenue estimates, lapsing funds, etc.

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," further providing for examinations to be administered by the professional and occupational examining boards; providing for approval or disapproval of regulations by the Legislature; further providing for revenue estimates and providing for the lapsing of funds.

    Act 146 of 1980 · October 8, 1980 · SB 489 · Official record

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

    An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding definitions, authorizing a person with a certain cardiopulmonary condition to apply for a registration plate indicating a vehicle is being used by a handicapped person; providing for the posting of certain private property, establishing a speed limit for school zones, providing for construction trucks and for identification of certain vehicles; further providing for the maximum gross weight of vehicles, maximum axle weights, permits to exceed maximum weights.

    Act 147 of 1980 · October 10, 1980 · HB 34 · Official record

48. State highways - changing routes in Dauphin County, etc.

    An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P. L. 594, No. 203), referred to as the Township State Highway Law, amending and adding routes in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County.

    Act 148 of 1980 · October 10, 1980 · HB 101 · Official record

49. Down's syndrome - prohibiting use of term "mongolism"

    An Act prohibiting the utilization of the terms "mongolism" or "mongoloid" as a synonym for the genetic disorder known as Down

    Act 149 of 1980 · October 10, 1980 · HB 1845 · Official record

50. 1969-1970 Capital Budget - public improvement projects

    An Act amending the act of November 27, 1970 (P. L. 773, No. 256), entitled "A supplement to the act of November 25, 1969 (P. L. 310, No. 133), entitled

    Act 150 of 1980 · October 10, 1980 · HB 2114 · Official record

51. Insurance (40 Pa.C.S) - chiropractic services included in professional health services

    An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for chiropractic services.

    Act 151 of 1980 · October 10, 1980 · SB 443 · Official record

52. Military Code (51 Pa.C.S.) - tuition credit and blind pensions

    An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for tuition credit at certain institutions of higher learning for members of the National Guard and for an increase in the amount of pension for blind veterans.

    Act 152 of 1980 · October 10, 1980 · SB 902 · Official record

53. Administrative Code - Department of Environmental Resources employee regulation, etc.

    An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," further providing for the Environmental Quality Board; prohibiting certain financial interests by employes of the Department of Environmental Resources and imposing a penalty.

    Act 153 of 1980 · October 10, 1980 · SB 988 · Official record

54. Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of September 24, 1968 (P. L. 1040, No. 318), entitled "Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act," adding definitions, granting additional powers to the Department of Environmental Resources, providing for the powers and duties of the Environmental Quality Board and the Environmental Hearing Board, requiring permits for the operation of coal refuse disposal areas, prescribing procedures for permit applications, prohibiting coal refuse disposal areas in certain locations, increasing penalties, providing for cessation and enforcement orders, authorizing citizens

    Act 154 of 1980 · October 10, 1980 · SB 989 · Official record

55. Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of May 31, 1945 (P. L. 1198, No. 418), entitled, as amended, "Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act," adding definitions, providing for permits to conduct certain mining operations, establishing procedures for making application for permits, providing for the deposit of collateral, further providing for the rule making powers of the Department of Environmental Resources, designating areas unsuitable for surface mining, further providing for mine conservation inspectors superseding certain ordinances, further providing for deposits into the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Fund, changing remedies, imposing additional penalties, creating the Small Operators

    Act 155 of 1980 · October 10, 1980 · SB 990 · Official record

56. Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of April 27, 1966 (1st Sp. Sess., P. L. 31, No. 1), entitled "The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act of 1966," further providing for permits and collateral deposits, expanding the rulemaking powers of the Department of Environmental Resources, granting a private right to enforce the provisions of the act, increasing and adding penalties, defining certain forms, making noncompliance with a rule or regulation of the department unlawful, creating The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Fund and making editorial changes.

    Act 156 of 1980 · October 10, 1980 · SB 991 · Official record

57. Clean Streams Law - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the act of June 22, 1937 (P. L. 1987, No. 394), entitled, as amended, "The Clean Streams Law," deleting provisions relating to the Sanitary Water Board, redefining certain terms, eliminating certain powers and duties of the Department of Health, further providing for a right to appeal from actions of the Department of Environmental Resources, providing for the powers of the Environmental Hearing Board, increasing the powers of the Department of Environmental Resources, further providing for permits, further providing for bonds and forfeitures, further providing for enforcement, increasing penalties, making certain acts unlawful, exempting the surface mining of anthracite, making a repeal and making an editorial change.

    Act 157 of 1980 · October 10, 1980 · SB 992 · Official record

58. Land and Water Conservation and Reclamation Act - allotment and appropriation of moneys, etc.

    An Act amending the act of January 19, 1968 (1967 P. L. 996, No. 443), entitled "The Land and Water Conservation and Reclamation Act," granting the Secretary of Environmental Resources the right to enter certain premises for the purpose of conserving and reclaiming land and water resources; providing for the liens upon such land; providing for the promulgation of rules and regulations and providing for rights of recovery for abatement of emergency conditions; establishing an account to receive and disburse Federal funds; and reappropriating lapsed funds.

    Act 158 of 1980 · October 10, 1980 · SB 1263 · Official record

59. Public School Code - fee sharing between employees and contractors, etc.

    An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 14), entitled "Public School Code of 1949," prohibiting fee sharing among school district officers, employes and consultants or persons contracting for personal services with the school district and providing for certain visual services.

    Act 159 of 1980 · October 10, 1980 · SB 1341 · Official record

60. Second Class City Law - fee sharing between employees and contractors

    An Act amending the act of March 7, 1901 (P. L. 20, No. 14), entitled "Second Class City Law," prohibiting fee sharing among city officers, employes and consultants or persons contracting for personal services with the city.

    Act 160 of 1980 · October 10, 1980 · SB 1342 · Official record

61. Airport Zoning Act - adoption of municipal zoning regulations

    An Act amending the "Airport Zoning Act," approved April 17, 1945 (P. L. 237, No. 107), further providing for the adoption of airport zoning regulations by political subdivisions, and adding a definition.

    Act 161 of 1980 · October 10, 1980 · HB 1369 · Official record

62. State highways - changing route in Pike County

    An Act amending the act of May 31, 1911 (P. L. 468, No. 193), referred to as the State Highway Department Law, deleting a portion of Route 167 in Pike County and conveying and ceding jurisdiction to such route to the United States Government.

    Act 162 of 1980 · October 10, 1980 · HB 1842 · Official record

63. Adoption Act (23 Pa.C.S.) - codification

    An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding provisions relating to the termination of parent-child relationships and adoptions; revising certain provisions of the law relating thereto; and making repeals.

    Act 163 of 1980 · October 15, 1980 · HB 213 · Official record

64. Commonwealth Attorney's Act

    A Supplement to "The Administrative Code of 1929," approved April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), implementing the addition of section 4.1 to Article IV of the Constitution of Pennsylvania; establishing the Office of Attorney General elected by the citizens and setting forth powers and duties of the Attorney General; creating an Office of General Counsel and providing for legal services for Commonwealth agencies; transferring, reorganizing or reconstituting certain boards, commissions and agencies; placing certain duties upon the courts and district attorneys; repealing certain acts and parts of acts and making appropriations.

    Act 164 of 1980 · October 15, 1980 · HB 962 · Official record

65. Health Care Services Malpractice Act - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending the "Health Care Services Malpractice Act," approved October 15, 1975 (P. L. 390, No. 111), further providing for an increase in basic coverage insurance for health care providers; for the method of determining the method of funding the Medical Professional Liability Catastrophe Loss Fund; settlements of claims; and granting authority to the commissioner to determine and levy emergency surcharges under certain conditions.

    Act 165 of 1980 · October 15, 1980 · HB 2204 · Official record

66. Notary Public Law - payment of application fees

    An Act amending the act of August 21, 1953 (P. L. 1323, No. 373), entitled "The Notary Public Law," further providing for the manner of payment of application fees.

    Act 166 of 1980 · October 16, 1980 · SB 467 · Official record

67. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.) - aggravated assault, obscenity, etc.

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing criminal penalties for carrying weapons on school property and defining aggravated assault and increasing the grading for certain types of aggravated assault on a second and subsequent conviction and authorizing prosecution for obscenity violations whether or not the activity is enjoined.

    Act 167 of 1980 · October 16, 1980 · SB 544 · Official record

68. Barbers' License Law - licensing of nonresidents, etc.

    An Act amending the act of June 19, 1931 (P. L. 589, No. 202), entitled, as amended, "Barbers

    Act 168 of 1980 · October 16, 1980 · SB 1063 · Official record

69. Clean Streams Law - fences along streams

    An Act amending the act of June 22, 1937 (P. L. 1987, No. 394), entitled, as amended, "The Clean Streams Law," prohibiting any administrative agency from requiring fencing along streams to restrain livestock.

    Act 169 of 1980 · October 16, 1980 · SB 1253 · Official record

70. Recorder of Deeds - combining deed and mortgage indexes

    An Act amending the act of March 18, 1875 (P. L. 32, No. 36), entitled "An act requiring recorders of deeds to prepare and keep in their respective offices general, direct and ad sectum indexes of deeds and mortgages recorded therein, prescribing the duty of said recorders and declaring that the entries in said general indexes shall be notice to all persons," authorizing the combining of indexes for deed with indexes for mortgages.

    Act 170 of 1980 · October 16, 1980 · SB 1373 · Official record

71. Game Law - regulating spotlighting, etc.

    An Act amending "The Game Law," approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1225, No. 316), further restricting the use of spotlights, headlights or other artificial lights and changing the penalty.

    Act 171 of 1980 · October 16, 1980 · HB 893 · Official record

72. Borough Code - operation of cable television

    An Act amending "The Borough Code," approved February 1, 1966 (1965 P. L. 1656, No. 581), authorizing certain boroughs to operate cable television service for borough inhabitants.

    Act 172 of 1980 · October 16, 1980 · HB 1020 · Official record

73. Project 70 Land - conveyance in Northampton county

    An Act authorizing the City of Easton in the County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to sell and convey certain Project 70 lands in said city and county belonging to the City of Easton subject to certain conditions.

    Act 173 of 1980 · October 16, 1980 · HB 1094 · Official record

74. Game Law - penalty for dogs injuring deer or elk

    An Act amending "The Game Law," approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1225, No. 316), increasing the penalty of the owner of dogs injuring or killing deer and elk.

    Act 174 of 1980 · October 16, 1980 · HB 1150 · Official record

75. Fish and Boat Code (30 Pa.C.S.)

    An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding revised, codified and compiled provisions relating to fish and fishing and boats and boating.

    Act 175 of 1980 · October 16, 1980 · HB 1574 · Official record

76. Realty Transfer Tax Act - exempt transfers

    An Act amending "The Realty Transfer Tax Act," approved December 27, 1951 (P. L. 1742, No. 467), excluding transfers between grandparents and grandchildren or the spouse of such grandchild and eliminating the requirement of affidavits of value in certain exemption transfers.

    Act 176 of 1980 · October 16, 1980 · HB 1609 · Official record

77. Weed control - inclusion of Johnson grass

    An Act amending the act of March 22, 1862 (P. L. 164, No. 164), entitled, as amended, "An act to provide for the destruction, and to prevent the spread of Canada thistles, chicory and marihuana, and imposing certain powers and duties upon supervisors and constables in relation thereto," extending the act to include Johnson grass.

    Act 177 of 1980 · October 16, 1980 · HB 2640 · Official record

78. Game Law - suspension or denial of hunter's license

    An Act amending "The Game Law," approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1225, No. 316), authorizing the suspension of hunting privileges of persons failing to pay a penalty or honor a citation.

    Act 178 of 1980 · October 17, 1980 · HB 1235 · Official record

79. Tax Reform Code - capital stock tax exemption

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

    Act 179 of 1980 · October 17, 1980 · HB 1608 · Official record

80. Municipal firemen - scheduling physical examinations

    An Act amending the act of June 1, 1945 (P. L. 1232, No. 427), entitled "An act providing for and regulating the appointment, promotion and reduction in rank, suspension and removal of paid operators of fire apparatus in boroughs, incorporated towns and townships of the first class; ***," granting additional powers to the civil service commission relating to the scheduling of applicants

    Act 180 of 1980 · October 17, 1980 · HB 1989 · Official record

81. Municipal police - scheduling physical examinations

    An Act amending the act of June 5, 1941 (P. L. 84, No. 45), entitled "An act providing for and regulating the appointment, promotion and reduction in rank, suspension and removal of paid members of the police force in boroughs, incorporated towns and townships of the first class maintaining a police force of not less than three members; ***," granting additional powers to the commission relating to the scheduling of applicants

    Act 181 of 1980 · October 17, 1980 · HB 1991 · Official record

82. Borough Code - scheduling physical examinations for police and firemen

    An Act amending "The Borough Code," approved February 1, 1966 (1965 P. L. 1656, No. 581), granting additional powers to the civil service commission relating to the scheduling of applicants

    Act 182 of 1980 · October 17, 1980 · HB 1992 · Official record

83. Rural and Intercity Surface Transportation Assistance Act - grants for elderly

    An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Rural and Intercity Common Carrier Surface Transportation Assistance Act," approved February 11, 1976 (P. L. 14, No. 10), adding definitions, authorizing grants to provide free and reduced fare local transportation for persons sixty-five years of age or older and making an appropriation.

    Act 183 of 1980 · October 17, 1980 · HB 2254 · Official record

84. State Lottery Law - funds for transportation of elderly

    An Act amending the "State Lottery Law," approved August 26, 1971 (P. L. 351, No. 91), further providing for the allocation of money in the fund and making editorial changes.

    Act 184 of 1980 · October 17, 1980 · HB 2255 · Official record

85. Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute - leasing of property, etc.

    An Act amending the act of April 18, 1949 (P. L. 599, No. 126), entitled "An act establishing, within the limits of Philadelphia, the Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute as a State institution; providing for a board of trustees and a medical advisory board therefor; conferring powers and imposing duties upon the Department of Property and Supplies, the Department of Welfare, the board of trustees and the medical advisory board," further providing for treatment of patients; authorizing the leasing of certain property and further providing for certain agreements.

    Act 185 of 1980 · December 3, 1980 · HB 396 · Official record

86. Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act - prohibiting drug paraphernalia

    An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P. L. 233, No. 64), entitled "The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act," prohibiting the possession, manufacture, delivery and advertisement of drug paraphernalia and providing for the seizure of drug paraphernalia.

    Act 186 of 1980 · December 4, 1980 · SB 634 · Official record

87. Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S) - intimidation of victims and witnesses

    An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for criminal penalties for any intimidation of any victim of or witness to any criminal activity.

    Act 187 of 1980 · December 4, 1980 · SB 812 · Official record

88. First Class Township Code - eligibility for commissioner vacancy, etc.

    An Act amending "The First Class Township Code," approved June 24, 1931 (P. L. 1206, No. 331), further providing for filling vacancies in the office of commissioner and granting additional powers to the civil service commission relating to the scheduling of applicants

    Act 188 of 1980 · December 4, 1980 · HB 1990 · Official record

89. Judicial Code (42 Pa.C.S.) - omnibus amendments

    An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for jurisdiction of courts, the statute of limitations, for the compensation of district justices for actions on certain instruments, and for State reimbursement of certain juror compensation.

    Act 189 of 1980 · December 5, 1980 · SB 776 · Official record

90. Philadelphia Municipal Court - fees for civil actions

    An Act fixing the fees to be received by the Philadelphia Municipal Court in civil actions.

    Act 190 of 1980 · December 5, 1980 · SB 1299 · Official record

91. Judiciary Act - court fees payable to Philadelphia law library

    An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P. L. 586, No. 142), entitled "Judiciary Act of 1976," further providing for fees charged by the office of the prothonotary of the court of common pleas of counties of the first class.

    Act 191 of 1980 · December 5, 1980 · SB 1410 · Official record

92. Board of Claims - appointment

    An Act amending the act of May 20, 1937 (P. L. 728, No. 193), entitled, as amended, "An act providing for the creation of a Board of Claims arising from contracts with the Commonwealth;....," extending the time period for appointing hearing panels.

    Act 192 of 1980 · December 5, 1980 · SB 1510 · Official record

93. Public Welfare Code - family day care homes

    An Act amending the "Public Welfare Code," approved June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), excluding certain family residences from the terms children

    Act 193 of 1980 · December 5, 1980 · HB 2438 · Official record

94. Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency - abolishment

    An Act amending the act of November 22, 1978 (P. L. 1166, No. 274), referred to as the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Law, further providing for the termination of the commission.

    Act 194 of 1980 · December 5, 1980 · HB 2470 · Official record

95. Tax Reform Code - sales tax exemptions and corporate income tax

    An Act amending the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," approved March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), exempting certain fish feed from the sales tax and providing for the deduction and carryover of net operating loss in determining taxable income for corporate income taxes.

    Act 195 of 1980 · December 5, 1980 · HB 1252 · Official record

96. Community College Act - state aid and budget submission

    An Act amending the "Community College Act of 1963," approved August 24, 1963 (P. L. 1132, No. 484), further providing for payments by the Commonwealth and providing for the status of the submission of the budget.

    Act 196 of 1980 · December 9, 1980 · HB 419 · Official record

97. Public School Code - alternative payment plan disabled employees

    An Act amending the "Public School Code of 1949," approved March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 14), providing an alternative payment plan for illness or accidental injury.

    Act 197 of 1980 · December 9, 1980 · HB 427 · Official record

98. Human Relations Act - discriminatory practices in education

    An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Human Relations Act," approved October 27, 1955 (P. L. 744, No. 222), making it a discriminatory practice to discriminate between high school diplomas and general education development certificates.

    Act 198 of 1980 · December 9, 1980 · HB 2097 · Official record

99. Public School Code - classification of districts and tuition payments

    An Act amending the "Public School Code of 1949," approved March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 14), further providing for the classification of school districts and for liability for tuition of out-of-state students and making editorial changes.

    Act 199 of 1980 · December 9, 1980 · HB 2256 · Official record

100. Library Code - additional state aid

     An Act amending the act of June 14, 1961 (P. L. 324, No. 188), entitled "The Library Code," authorizing additional State-aid.

     Act 200 of 1980 · December 9, 1980 · SB 455 · Official record