PCPA is pleased to inform members that the House version (House Bill 1649) of the dedicated alcohol tax initiative passed the House this afternoon unanimously. Today’s passage from the House is a major achievement in making this legislation law…and reality.
Special
Thanks
Thanks go to the PCPA members who have taken the time to contact their representatives
in the past two years regarding House Bill 1649.
PCPA’s sincerest appreciation also extends to:
- Reps. Katie True (R-Lancaster) and Linda Bebko-Jones (D-Erie), prime sponsors of House Bill 1649.
- Rep. George T. Kenney, Jr. (R-Philadelphia), chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee for his support and leadership on House Bill 1649.
- Sens. Patricia H. Vance (R-Cumberland/York) and Jay Costa, Jr. (D-Allegheny), prime sponsors of Senate Bill 727 (the Senate version of the dedicated alcohol tax legislation), who have also voiced support of this legislation within the House chamber.
- Legislative staff Mark Ryan, chief of staff to Vance and Stacy Gromlich, former House Health and Human Services Committee staff, for their hard work and dedication in making this bill a reality.
- Members and supporters of the Coalition to Save Lives, Families and Communities.
- Morgan Plant, PCPA lobbyist, for her tireless efforts in making this bill a reality.
While many have been involved in this effort it would not be as successful without the assistance and support of the aforementioned individuals and groups.
Next
Steps
Members are encouraged to call their representatives this week and express
their gratitude for the passage of House Bill 1649.
Members, as well as supporters of the dedicated alcohol tax legislation, are asked to contact their senators as soon as possible and urge passage of House Bill 1649 and/or Senate Bill 727.
Contact information for legislators can be found in the PCPA Legislative Directory or by accessing "Internet Resources" in the Legislative Affairs section of the PCPA web site and selecting the Pennsylvania legislative web site. Once in site, address or zip code information can be entered in the upper-right corner and will display relevant representatives and senators.
Contact Melissa DiSanto Simmons, director of legislative affairs, or Lynn Cooper, deputy director, at the association with questions or concerns.
