There are several pieces of legislation that are pending action which need our help.
Please contact your local representative and request that he or she support the following bills.
Please contact your local representative and request that he or she support the following bills.
Volunteer Firefighter Relief Act (HB358)
Tax Credit for Volunteer Emergency Responders Act (HB1302)
Small Games of Chance (HB169)
Here is the amendment to the small games of chance legislation proposed by:
Rep. Ronald Marsico
105th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
(717) 652-3721
(717) 783-2014
www.RonMarsico.com
Contact: Jennifer Dysinger
House Republican Public Relations
(717) 787-9105
www.pahousegop.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2007
Marsico’s Small Games of Chance Amendment Earns Approval of House
HARRISBURG – As an amendment to House Bill 169, Rep. Ron Marsico’s (R-Lower Paxton) update to the small games of chance law was approved yesterday and the bill was approved by the House today.
“These updates to the current small games of chance law have been fleshed out over the past few months during hearings and meetings,” said Marsico. “My amendment is essentially the same as House Bill 11 that was passed by the House in October of 2005.”
Marsico’s amendment will change existing regulations as follows:
“I have heard loud and clear from our volunteer fire departments, veteran’s organizations and other groups that rely on small games of chance to raise money for charitable purposes in their communities to update the existing law,” said Marsico. “I am very proud to be able to help support these organizations that do so much for our local areas.”
To check on and read other bills on the web go to www.legis.state.pa.us
Tax Credit for Volunteer Emergency Responders Act (HB1302)
Small Games of Chance (HB169)
Here is the amendment to the small games of chance legislation proposed by:
Rep. Ronald Marsico
105th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
(717) 652-3721
(717) 783-2014
www.RonMarsico.com
Contact: Jennifer Dysinger
House Republican Public Relations
(717) 787-9105
www.pahousegop.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2007
Marsico’s Small Games of Chance Amendment Earns Approval of House
HARRISBURG – As an amendment to House Bill 169, Rep. Ron Marsico’s (R-Lower Paxton) update to the small games of chance law was approved yesterday and the bill was approved by the House today.
“These updates to the current small games of chance law have been fleshed out over the past few months during hearings and meetings,” said Marsico. “My amendment is essentially the same as House Bill 11 that was passed by the House in October of 2005.”
Marsico’s amendment will change existing regulations as follows:
Increase the general payout limit of $5,000 per seven day period for small games of chance to $20,000 per seven day period.
Allow limited advertising of small games of chance.
Allow progressive games in small games of chance.
Increase top tier payouts for a single winner in small games of chance to $1,000, currently set at $500, except for progressive games.
Allow progressive games in small games of chance.
Increase top tier payouts for a single winner in small games of chance to $1,000, currently set at $500, except for progressive games.
Make insured small games of chance available.
Institute background checks on officers of local organizations who run small and progressive games of chance.
Institute background checks on officers of local organizations who run small and progressive games of chance.
“I have heard loud and clear from our volunteer fire departments, veteran’s organizations and other groups that rely on small games of chance to raise money for charitable purposes in their communities to update the existing law,” said Marsico. “I am very proud to be able to help support these organizations that do so much for our local areas.”
To check on and read other bills on the web go to www.legis.state.pa.us
If you would like more information on any of the above pieces of legislation please see the following e-mail that i had received from Rep. Marsico's office.
Good afternoon,
Rep. Marsico asked that I email you the bills regarding the restructuring of the Volunteer Firefighter Relief Act (HB358), providing tax credits to volunteer emergency responders (HB1302) - both currently in the House Finance Committee and the small games of chance (HB169) - currently in the Senate Appropriations Committee. I also included a press release that Rep. Marsico sent out re; his amendment to the small games of chance legislation.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need any additional information.
Thank you,
Autumn R. Southard
PA House Republican Public Relations Department
42 Ryan Building
Telephone:
Mon., Tues., Wed. - 717/787-2946
Thurs., Fri. - 717/652-3721
E-mail: asouthar@pahousegop.com
www.PAHouseGOP.com