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PA Bill Number: HB1114

Title: In inchoate crimes, prohibiting the possession of firearm at polling place.

Description: In inchoate crimes, prohibiting the possession of firearm at polling place. ...

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Proposed Pennsylvania Senate Legislation SB383

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This bill would allow a school district to create policies providing for 'armed' teachers.

Legislation Overview

Title: In duties and powers of boards of school directors, providing for protection and defense of pupils.

Subject:

Description: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in duties and powers of boards of school directors, providing for protection and defense of pupils.

Session: 2017-2018 Regular Session

Last Action: Referred to EDUCATION

Last Action Date: June 29, 2017

Link: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2017&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=383

Sponsors

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7 sponsors: Donald White (R); John Eichelberger (R); Randy Vulakovich (R); Scott Martin (R); Kim Ward (R); Scott Hutchinson (R); Gene Yaw (R)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jun 29, 2017 Referred to EDUCATION
House Jun 28, 2017 In the House
Senate Jun 28, 2017 Third consideration and final passage (28-22)
Senate Jun 27, 2017 Amended on third consideration (49-1)
Senate Jun 5, 2017 Laid on the table
Senate Jun 5, 2017 Removed from table
Senate May 22, 2017 Amended on third consideration (35-15)
Senate May 10, 2017 Second consideration
Senate Apr 19, 2017 Reported as committed
Senate Apr 19, 2017 First consideration
Senate Feb 15, 2017 Referred to EDUCATION
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Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call
Description Vote Date Yea Votes Nay Votes Absent Passed Rating Comments
06/28/2017 35 15 0 Yes This amendment would require that information on teachers who carry a firearm in school pursuant to the law is not subject to Right To Know Requests.
06/28/2017 28 22 0 Yes
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06/27/2017 49 1 0 Yes This amendment would institute psychological testing for teachers seeking to carry firearms in schools. This concept is part of anti-gun groups wish list.
06/27/2017 49 1 0 Yes This amendment contained numerous anti-gun changes that were unacceptable.
resort votes by: party yeas nays name
05/22/2017 35 15 0 Yes The language of this amendment restricts access to armed teacher information.
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04/19/2017 7 3 0 Yes
resort votes by: party yeas nays name
04/19/2017 9 3 0 Yes This bill would allow for teachers to be armed.
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