Governor Rendell Signs Legislation

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed into law the following bills:

Senate Bill 206: An Act prohibiting limitations on the wearing of official military uniforms on school property; and imposing a penalty.

Senate Bill 237: An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L. 682, No. 284), known as the Insurance Company Law of 1921, in general provisions relating to insurance companies, further providing for annual and other reports; providing for suitability of annuity transactions and for the regulation of health insurance practices concerning parity and nondiscrimination.

Senate Bill 297: An Act amending the act of December 19, 1984 (P.L. 1140, No. 223), known as the Oil and Gas Act, further providing for well reporting requirements.

House Bill 416: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, defining "licensing board" and "professional or occupational license"; and defining the offense of impersonating the holder of a professional or occupational license.

For more information on specific bills, visit www.legis.state.pa.us.

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

SOURCE Pennsylvania Office of the Governor