Establishes the State System of Higher Education.

Amends the Public Welfare Code providing for community work programs.

Urges legislation granting permanent residency status in the United States to members of the Vaschenko and Chmykhalov families.

Amends Public Welfare Code requiring verification of residency.

Prohibits the cutting, removal, transportation or sale within Pennsylvania of any Christmas tree and related vines and shrubs without a bill of sale or proof of ownership.

Restricts the power to levy real estate transfer taxes on certain transfers between former husbands and wives.

Amends the Municipal Police Education and Training Law increasing the Training Commission membership and quorum requirements.

Provides exceptions for certain prohibitions relating to the use of fictitious names.

Further controls the possession of firearms.

Raises the ceiling on non-bid contracts or purchases of governmental entities.