Governor Rendell Signs Legislation

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed into law the following bills:

Senate Bill 605: An act amending Title 18 (crimes and offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the offense of a robbery.

House Bill 1533:  An act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for military family relief assistance.

House Bill 1783:  An act designating State Route 35 from Selinsgrove to the Snyder County line near Richfield as the Pfc. Justin W. Dreese Memorial Highway.

More information on specific bills may be found online at www.legis.state.pa.us.

Media contact: Gary Tuma, Governor's Office; 717-783-1116

SOURCE Pennsylvania Office of the Governor