Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB42

Introduced
3/7/23  
Refer
3/7/23  
Refer
6/25/24  

Caption

In licenses of milk dealers, further providing for penalties in lieu of suspension; and, in weighing and testing, further providing for certified testers and for certified weighers and samplers.

Impact

The potential impact of HB 42 lies in its ability to streamline the penalties for milk dealers and improve regulatory oversight in the dairy industry. The proposed changes are expected to deter non-compliance and ensure that milk testing and weighing processes adhere to state standards. By clarifying the consequences of violations, the bill seeks to promote accountability among milk dealers, ultimately aiming to protect consumers and ensure the quality of dairy products available in the market.

Summary

House Bill 42 focuses on the regulation of milk dealers, specifically addressing the penalties associated with licenses and further outlining the roles of certified testers and weighers. The bill aims to bolster the enforcement mechanisms available to the state, making it clear that certain penalties may be applied in lieu of license suspension. This approach is meant to ensure compliance among milk dealers and enhance the integrity of milk distribution within the state.

Sentiment

Overall sentiment surrounding HB 42 appears to be positive among agricultural stakeholders, particularly those involved in dairy production. Supporters believe that the enhancements to penalties and the certification of testers will lead to a more reliable and trustworthy system for milk distribution. However, some concerns have been raised about how these regulations might affect smaller operations or new entrants into the market, potentially leading to increased compliance costs that could hinder competition.

Contention

Notable points of contention regarding HB 42 include the balance between enhanced regulatory measures and the potential burden on small milk dealers. While proponents advocate for uniform standards to ensure product safety and quality, there are fears that stringent regulations could disadvantage smaller businesses that may struggle to meet the new requirements. The debate also touches on how the bill fits into the broader legislative context of agricultural policy and regulation, highlighting the need for a careful consideration of both consumer protection and economic viability for all stakeholders involved.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB1006

In weighing and testing, further providing for certified testers and for certified weighers and samplers.

PA SB689

In purpose, short title and definitions, further providing for definitions and construction; in general powers of the board, providing for collection of premiums; in prices of milk, providing for board-established premiums and further providing for cooperatives; and, in moneys and expenses of board, further providing for Milk Marketing Fund and for payment and providing for audits.

PA HB1106

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensure and regulation, further providing for refusal, suspension or revocation of license and for reporting of multiple licensure; providing for certified chiropractic assistants; in supportive personnel, further providing for supportive personnel; in penalty provisions, further providing for violation of other provisions and for civil penalty; and making an editorial change.

PA HB1502

In other required equipment, further providing for exhaust systems, mufflers and noise control; in inspection of vehicles, further providing for suspension of certificates of appointment; in snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, further providing for mufflers and sound control; imposing penalties; and making editorial changes.

PA HB528

In licensing of drivers, further providing for application for driver's license or learner's permit; and, in fees, further providing for certified copies of records.

PA SB1243

Further providing for definitions, for State Board of Psychology and for powers of the board; providing for prescription certificate, for prescribing and administrative practices and for controlled substances; and further providing for refusal, suspension or revocation of license, for reporting of multiple licensure and for penalties and injunctions against unlawful practice.

PA HB1000

Further providing for definitions, for State Board of Psychology and for powers of the board; providing for prescription certificate, for prescribing and administrative practices and for controlled substances; and further providing for refusal, suspension or revocation of license, for reporting of multiple licensure and for penalties and injunctions against unlawful practice.

PA HB1050

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in games of chance, further providing for prize limits and for sales limited, providing for pull-tab deals, further providing for distributor licenses, for registration of manufacturers, for regulations of department and for licensing of eligible organizations; in club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds; and, in enforcement, further providing for revocation of licenses and providing for other penalties.

PA HB2302

Further providing for title of act; in preliminary provisions, further providing for short ti tle and for definitions and providing for applicability; in State Board of Crane Operators, further providing for board and for powers and duties of board; in licensure, further providing for licensure, for qualifications, for duration of license, for reporting of multiple licensure and for license without certification and providing for qualifications for licensure as well driller, for legacy well drillers, for examination for licensure as well driller, for bonding and insurance for well drillers, for continuing education for well drillers, for professional standards and industry regulations for well drilling, for additional reporting requirements for well drillers, for sampling, for well driller license identification and for drilling company and rig registration; in administration and enforcement, further providing for violation of act, for refusal, suspension or revocation of license and for temporary and automatic suspensions; and making a repeal.

PA SB907

Amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), entitled "An act establishing the State Real Estate Commission and providing for the licensing of real estate brokers and salesmen," in definitions, further providing for definitions and for State Real Estate Commission; in application of the act and penalties, further providing for unlawful to conduct business without license or registration certificate, for civil suits, for criminal penalties and for civil penalty; in powers and duties of the State Real Estate Commission - general, further providing for duty to issue licenses and registration certificates and for approval of schools, providing for continuing education for licensed home inspectors and further providing for administration and enforcement; in qualifications and applications for licenses and registration certificates, further providing for reputation and inactive licensee and revoked license and providing for home inspector license and home inspector-in-training registration; in duties of licensees, further providing for reciprocal licenses and for broker price opinion; making a repeal; and making an editorial change.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.