AIA Pennsylvania has been tracking approximately 225 bills (so far) during this legislative session, January 2007 - November 2008.  This second year of the session we are closely watching the following bills:

HB1096 (Buxton), which would establish the UCC Advisory Council, received its first consideration on the Senate floor and has been re-referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee.  This bill was passed in the House last October, 192-0.

Special Session HB1 (M. Smith) was passed in the House on March 11 (126-74) and was referred to the Senate Energy Policies Committee.  This bill establishes the Clean Energy Program. This legislation seeks to expand the market for clean energy technologies, funding for alternative and renewable energy projects, and the development of energy generation by supporting a broad cross section of clean energy technologies.

HB1188 (Goodman), which would provide additional powers to the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs, including strengthening the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs ability to fine those practicing architecture without a license, was passed in the House on March 10, 199-0.  It is currently in the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee.

• the designs in the clearinghouse are not feasible for that particular project due to specific geographic or other limitations of that area
• the designs or the project involves remodeling, rehabilitating or expanding an existing structure

This bill is currently in the Senate Education Committee.