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Pennsylvania & Federal Legislative Action – Below is a list of motorcycle related bills and resolutions that have been introduced in the House or Senate. Click here to get copy or check current history of a bill. You can also click here to learn how to read a bill. So You Think A.B.A.T.E. is a One-Issue Organization...Click here to learn more! |
| A.B.A.T.E. Legislation 2022 |
| April 2022 A.B.A.T.E. Legislative and Government Relations Update
2022 HOUSE SESSION SCHEDULE April: 11, 12, 13, 25, 26, 27 May: 23, 24, 25 June: 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30 September: 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 October: 24, 25, 26 November: 14, 15, 16
2022 SENATE SESSION SCHEDULE April: 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 May: 23, 24, 25 June: 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30
A.B.A.T.E Legislation Update Legislation of interest to A.B.A.T.E is listed below. Wojdak Government Relations is working with our allies in the House and Senate to move these bills from their committee and ultimately to the Governor’s desk.
HB 69 Pam Snyder (D) Amends the Automobile Lemon Law, further providing for definitions, for repair obligations, for manufacturer's duty for refund or replacement and for presumption of a reasonable number of attempts. Last Action: 6-24-21 Approved by the House and referred to Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee
HB 113 Perry Stambaugh (F)(R) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in general provisions, for obedience to authorized persons directing traffic and providing for drivers in organized motorcycle processions; and, in rules of the road, providing for following too closely. Last Action: 3-22-21 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Transportation
HB 478 Clint Owlett (R) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in snowmobiles & ATVs, for registration, for certificate of title, for transfer, for exemptions, for fees, for records, for operation on streets, for liability, for enforcement; & making editorial changes. Last Action: 2- 9-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Tourism and Recreational Development
HB 1083 Tim O’Neal (R) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), further providing for request for lower limits of coverage, for coverages in excess of required amounts, for stacking of uninsured and underinsured benefits and option to waive. Last Action: 04-05-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance.
HB 1290 Kurt Masser (R) Amends act of February 2, 1966, "An act encouraging landowners to make land and water areas available to the public for recreational purposes by limiting liability in connection therewith and repealing certain acts." Last Action: 4-27-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Tourism and Recreational Development
HB 1504 Zachary Mako (R) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in rules of the road in general, further providing for prohibiting use of hearing impairment devices. Last Action: 6- 1-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation
**SB 82 Michele Brooks (R) Amends the Automobile Lemon Law, further providing for definitions, for repair obligations, for manufacturer's duty for refund or replacement and for presumption of a reasonable number of attempts. Last Action: 11-8-21 H Reported unanimously from the House Consumer Affairs
SB 481 Michele Brooks (R) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for obedience to authorized persons directing traffic and providing for drivers in organized motorcycle processions, rules of the road in general. Last Action: 3-25-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation
**SB 676 Joe Pittman (R) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), further providing for request for lower limits of coverage, for coverages in excess of required amounts, for stacking of uninsured and underinsured benefits and option to waive. Last Action: 12-15-21 S Received second consideration.
SB 688 Patrick Stefano (R) Amends the Automobile Lemon Law, for definitions, for disclosure, for repair obligations, for manufacturer's duty for refund or replacement, for presumption of a reasonable number of attempts, for itemized statement required. Last Action: 5-14-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
SB 1045 Mike Regan (R) Last Action: 02-07-22 Introduced and referred to the committee on Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development
SR 113 Camera Bartolotta (R) Resolution designating the month of May 2021 as "Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Last Action: 5-17-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Rules and Executive Nominations. Senator Bartolotta spoke about Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month on the Senate Floor during a session day in mid-May.
Election/Redistricting Update The legislature is in the process of drawing new district maps for state House and Senate as well as for our congressional representatives. The redistricting process coupled with the November 2022 election will be sure to create many changes in the legislature. The preliminary redistricting maps currently have several incumbent House and Senate members now residing in the same district. They would potentially face each other in the election. A list of those potential races is below as well as a current list of legislators who have announced their retirement.
Retirements/Not seeking re-election These representatives have announced they will not run for reelection. Rep. Rosemary Brown Rep. Mike Carrol Sen. Jake Corman Rep. Ed Gainey Rep. Dianne Herrin Rep. David Hickernell Rep. Jerry Knowles Rep. Mark Longietti Rep. Ryan Mackenzie Sen. Bob Mensch Rep. Daryl Metcalfe Rep. David Millard Rep. Michael Peifer Rep. Tommy Sankey Rep. Meghan Schroeder Rep. Pam Snyder Rep. Brian Sims Rep. Curt Sonney Rep. Tara Toohil Rep. Jake Wheatley
RUNNING FOR A DIFFERENT SEAT Sen. Jake Corman – Running for Governor Rep. Austin Davis -- Running for Lt. Governor Lt. Governor John Fetterman – Running for US Senate Rep. Malcom Kenyatta – Running for US Senate Rep. Summer Lee – Running for US House of Representatives Rep. Ryan Mackenzie– Running for US House of Representatives Sen. Doug Mastriano - Running for Governor Rep. Greg Rothman - Running for PA Senate Attorney General Josh Shapiro – Running for Governor Rep. Brian Sims– Running for Lt. Governor
Pennsylvania House Republican incumbent primary elections These Republicans in office have been drawn into districts with another Republican colleague. Rep. John Hershey, R-Juniata vs. Rep. Perry Stambaugh, R-Perry Rep. Jason Silvis, R-Westmoreland vs. Rep. Bob Brooks, R-Westmoreland Rep. Aaron Bernstine, R-Lawrence vs. Rep. Tim Bonner, R-Mercer Rep. Jason Ortitay, R-Washington vs. Rep. Mike Puskaric, R-Washington Rep. Andrew Lewis, R-Dauphin vs. Rep. Sue Helm, R-Dauphia Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Lehigh vs. Rep. Gary Day, R-Lehigh A potential seventh matchup depending on the residence of the winner of an upcoming special election in Luzerne County to replace outgoing GOP Rep. Tarah Toohil
Democratic incumbent primary elections These Democrats in office have been drawn into districts with another Democratic colleague. Rep. ElizabethFitzgerald, D-Philadelphia vs. Rep. Chris Rabb, D-Philadelphia A potential second matchup depending on the residence of the winner of an upcoming special election in Allegheny County to replace outgoing Democratic Rep. Ed Gainey
Democratic incumbent vs. Republican incumbent general elections These two representatives, from each party, have been drawn into the same district. Rep. Pam Snyder, D-Greene vs. Rep. Bud Cook, R-Fayette Rep. Mark Longietti, D-Mercer vs. Rep. Parke Wentling, R-Mercer Rep. Sara Innamorato, D-Allegheny vs. Rep. Lori Mizgorski, R-Allegheny Rep. Tony DeLuca, D-Allegheny vs. Rep. Carrie DelRosso, R-Allegheny
Pennsylvania Senate Incumbent on incumbent elections These two senators have been drawn into the same district. Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Luzerne, vs. Sen. John Yudichak, I-Luzerne |
The following are official positions of the A.B.A.T.E. of PA on legislative actions (federal and state), news articles, media reports, and anything affecting motorcyclists and motorcycling in Pennsylvania and the United States.
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