Governor Rendell Signs Legislation

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

House Bill 1720: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in theft and related offenses, providing for the offense of organized retail theft.

House Bill 1641: An Act requiring a circulating nurse in certain operating rooms.

Senate Bill 987: An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Washington County Authority, certain lands in Cecil Township, Washington County.

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

Media contact: Gary Tuma, 717-783-1116

SOURCE Pennsylvania Office of the Governor