Scope and Contents From the Collection: The records of the Consumer Affairs Committee from the 2013-2014 session, the Republicans in majority. The chairs were Robert W. Godshall (majority) and Peter Daley (minority). The chairs of the Subcommittee on Public Utilities were Rob Kauffman (majority) and Robert Matzie (minority). The chairs of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications were Brian Ellis (majority) and Frank Burns (minority). The Secretaries were Warren Kampf (majority) and Erin Molchany (minority).Some of...

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Files contain copies of final printer's number of bill, bill summaries, correspondence, amendments.

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Creates the “Kelsey Smith Act” to require cell phone companies to provide wireless device location information for a potential victim to law enforcement without a search warrant or subpoena in situations posing a risk or threat of death or serious physical harm.

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Regulates the purchase and sale of precious metals by providing more stringent regulations and penalties.

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Amends the Credit Reporting Agency Act (Act 163 of 2006) by eliminating the automatic expiration of security freezes on consumer credit reports.

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Creates a freestanding act which would prohibit employees of the Commonwealth from using non-secure internet connections while performing their duties or conducting official business.

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Amends Act 279 of 1982 (providing for ridesharing arrangements) to permit a carpool or vanpool operated by a private operator to be considered a ridesharing arrangement.

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Amends Title 66 (Public Utilities) to require natural gas distribution companies to file plans with the Public Utility Commission providing for the extension of natural gas distribution facilities to unserved and underserved areas.

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Requires the State Attorney General’s Office to notify the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, on a monthly basis, of any investigations and enforcement actions taken within the purview of the Pennsylvania Telemarketer Registration Act when those investigations and enforcement actions involve a consumer who is 60 years of age or older.

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Files contain copies of final printer's number of bill, bill summaries, correspondence, amendments.