Here's a reference list of pending legislation that might be of interest to PAFOA members. I am posting these as a list instead of the full legislation just to save a little bandwidth. The full text of the bills is available at the PA Gen'l Assembly website. Just use the search function and enter the bill number.

Number: PA HB 35 - Updated (New 03/06/2009)
Sponsor: Perzel
Title: Amends PA Board of Probation & Parole Law
Abstract: Amends PA Board of Probation and Parole Law further providing for business of the PA Board of Probation and Parole and for power to parole.
Status: Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary - 03/05/2009
Profiles: • Firearms|Firearms

Number: PA HB 36 - Updated (New 03/06/2009)
Sponsor: Dally
Title: Amends Prisoner Pre-release Plan Law re plans
Abstract: Amends Prisoner Pre-release Plan Law further providing for release plans.
Status: Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary - 03/05/2009
Profiles: • Firearms|Firearms

Number: PA HB 37 - Updated (New 03/06/2009)
Sponsor: Taylor
Title: Amends Title 42 re elderly persons; sentencing
Abstract: Amends Title 42 (Judiciary & Judicial Procedure) further providing for sentences for offense against elderly persons and for sentencing generally.
Status: Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary - 03/05/2009
Profiles: • Firearms|Firearms

Of these first three, I find objectionable treating the parole etc of the unintentional/accidental violator of a gun law, the same as a habitual or violent criminal.

Number: PA HB 39 - Updated (Status 03/06/2009)
Sponsor: Caltagirone
Title: Amends Title 18 re cruelty to animals
Abstract: Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses) further providing for cruelty to animals.
Status: Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs - 03/05/2009
Profiles: • Hunting|Humane Society

Number: PA HB 202 - Updated (New 02/03/2009)
Sponsor: Godshall
Title: Amends Title 34 re hunting on commission land
Abstract: Amends Title 34 (Game) further providing for recreational hunting on commission-owned lands.
Status: Introduced and referred to committee on House Game and Fisheries - 02/02/2009
Profiles: • Hunting|Hunting

Number: PA HB 217 - Updated (Status 03/10/2009)
Sponsor: Dally
Title: Amends Title 34 re license & fee exemptions
Abstract: Amends Title 34 (Game) further providing for resident license and fee exemptions.
Status: Set on the Tabled Calendar - 03/10/2009
Profiles: • Firearms|Muzzleloader
• Hunting|Hunting

Number: PA HB 281 - Updated (Status 03/10/2009)
Sponsor: Daley
Title: Amends Titile 34 re hunting & furtaking
Abstract: Amends Title 34 (Game), in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful acts concerning licenses.
Status: Set on the Tabled Calendar - 03/10/2009
Profiles: • Hunting|Hunting

Number: PA HB 659 - Updated (New 02/28/2009)
Sponsor: Sonney
Title: Amends Title 34 re unlawful devices & methods
Abstract: Amends Title 34 (Game) further providing for unlawful devices and methods.
Status: Introduced and referred to committee on House Game and Fisheries - 02/27/2009
Profiles: • Ammunition|Caliber
• Firearms|Firearms
• Firearms|Rifle
• Firearms|Semi-Automatic
• Hunting|Hunting

Number: PA HB 673 - Updated (Text, Status 03/04/2009)
Sponsor: Scavello
Title: Amends General Appropriations Act
Abstract: Amends General Appropriation Act decreasing State appropriations to the Governor & Exec. Offices; adding a State appropriation to the Attorney General; decreasing state appropriations to DCED, the Senate & House of Representatives.
Status: Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations - 03/03/2009
Profiles: • Firearms|Firearms

Number: PA HB 697 - Updated (Text, Status 03/04/2009)
Sponsor: Hanna
Title: Amends Title 66 re business's electricity
Abstract: Amends Title 66 (Public Utilities), in services and facilities, providing for electricity supplied to seasonal businesses.
Status: Introduced and referred to committee on House Consumer Affairs - 03/03/2009
Profiles: • Hunting|Hunting

Number: PA HB 778 - Updated (Text, Status 03/07/2009)
Sponsor: Creighton
Title: Amends Tax Reform Code re sales and use tax
Abstract: Amends the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax.
Status: Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance - 03/06/2009
Profiles: • Firearms|Firearms

Number: PA HB 793 - Updated (Text, Status 03/10/2009)
Sponsor: Godshall
Title: Amends Title 34 def. habitat management
Abstract: Amends Title 34 (Game) providing for the definitions of 'habitat management,' 'supplemental feeding' & 'supplemental feeding site'; and further providing for unlawful devices and methods.
Status: Introduced and referred to committee on House Game and Fisheries - 03/09/2009
Profiles: •+Hunting|Hunting

Number: PA SB 378 - Updated (New 02/24/2009)
Sponsor: Browne
Title: Amends Title 42 re drug nuisances
Abstract: Amends Title 42 (Judiciary & Judicial Procedure) further providing for drug nuisances; providing for drug nuisance abatement; and prescribing penalties.
Status: Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary - 02/20/2009
Profiles: • Firearms|Firearms


Number: PA SB 416 - Updated (New 02/24/2009)
Sponsor: Farnese
Title: Amends Title 18 re sale & use of firearms
Abstract: Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.
Status: Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary - 02/20/2009
Profiles: • Firearms|Firearms
• Firearms|Lost or Stolen
• Firearms|Stolen Firearm

Number: PA SB 437 - Updated (New 02/25/2009)
Sponsor: Costa
Title: Amends Title 18 re grading of theft offenses
Abstract: Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses) further providing for grading of theft offenses.
Status: Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary - 02/24/2009
Profiles: • Firearms|Firearms
• Firearms|Lost or Stolen
• Firearms|Stolen Firearm

Number: PA SB 535 - Updated (New 03/04/2009)
Sponsor: Fontana
Title: Amends Title 34 re license requirements
Abstract: Amends Title 34 (Game) further providing for license requirements.
Status: Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Game and Fisheries - 03/02/2009
Profiles: • Hunting|Hunting

Number: PA SR 34 - Updated (New 03/03/2009)
Sponsor: Greenleaf
Title: Resolution directin JSGC violent crime study
Abstract: Resolution directing the JSGC to study the issue of violent crime, to establish an advisory committee to review proposals that address the issue & to report to the Senate with its findings & recommendations.
Status: Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary - 03/02/2009
Profiles: • Firearms|Gun
• Gun Control Legislation|Gun Laws


With thanks to Whitefeather for the original heads up!