GLASS Report: Legislative Action Alert: Regular Session 2013-2014: Proposed legislation and related amendments from the current session of the PA General Assembly that are related to “Contractors” in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

SB0145	WARD	An Act amending the act of August 24, 1963 (P.L.1175, No.497), known as the Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963, providing for the definition of "costs of construction"; and further providing for right t...
SB0228	WASHINGTON	An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for definitions and for Statewide bonding program; providing for mentor-protege program, for Sm...
SB0318	FARNESE	An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in source selection and contract formation, providing for limitations on political contributions by contractors.
SB0369	FOLMER	An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for public access to procurement records; and further providing for competitive sealed proposals, for s...
SB0395	SOLOBAY	An Act providing for plumbing contractors licensure; establishing the State Board of Plumbing Contractors and providing for its powers and duties; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Dep...
SB0441	ERICKSON	An Act providing for plumbing contractors licensure; establishing the State Board of Plumbing Contractors and providing for its powers and duties; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Dep...
SB1189	EICHELBERGER	An Act amending the act of December 20, 1967 (P.L.869, No.385), known as the Public Works Contractors' Bond Law of 1967, further providing for duty of prime contractor to provide financial securi...
SB1351	ARGALL	An Act providing for licensing of elevator contractors and mechanics; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry.
HB0473	KILLION	An Act amending the act of August 24, 1963 (P.L.1175, No.497), known as the Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963, further providing for definitions; and providing for State Construction Notices Directory,...
HB0982	DELOZIER	An Act amending the act of August 24, 1963 (P.L.1175, No.497), known as the Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963, providing for the definition of "costs of construction"; and further providing for right t...
HB1059	GOODMAN	An Act amending the act of February 17, 1994 (P.L.73, No.7), known as the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act, further providing for owner's payment obligations and for contractor's and subc...
HB1063	TAYLOR	An Act providing for licensing of fire sprinkler contractors and inspectors; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry.
HB1155	R. MILLER	An Act amending the act of August 15, 1961 (P.L.987, No.442), known as the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, further providing for definitions; providing for duties of contractors, trustees or th...
HB1499	CHRISTIANA	An Act providing for plumbing contractors licensure; establishing the State Board of Plumbing Contractors and providing for its powers and duties; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Dep...
HB1543	KILLION	An Act amending the act of October 17, 2008 (P.L.1645, No.132), known as the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, providing for the definition of "time and materials"; and further providing ...
HB1637	GIBBONS	An Act providing for abuse of office, for false reports and for penalties.
HB1697	TRUITT	An Act amending the act of August 24, 1963 (P.L.1175, No.497), known as the Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963, further providing for definitions.
HB1940	P. DALEY	An Act amending the act of October 17, 2008 (P.L.1645, No.132), known as the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, further providing for application fees.
HB2277	COX	An Act amending the act of October 17, 2008 (P.L.1645, No.132), known as the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, further providing for the definition of "home improvement."
HB2319	W. KELLER	An Act amending the act of August 24, 1963 (P.L.1175, No.497), known as the Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963, further providing for definitions.
HB2331	KILLION	An Act amending the act of February 17, 1994 (P.L.73, No.7), known as the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act, further providing for definitions, for application of act, for owner's payment ...

This list is by no means to be considered an exhaustive list, but it gives our readers an indication of the many associated, related and or complimentary pieces of legislation affecting our industry and its stakeholders that are moving through the Pennsylvania General Assembly and currently under review by GMCS and our clients at this time.