PennsylvaniaMilk testers and samplers could hold certificates for up to two years
People who test, weigh, or sample milk would receive certificates that can last up to two years, with board examinations required for applicants without a proficiency certificate.
What it does
Milk testers would receive certificates for terms of up to two years. Applicants without a certificate of proficiency must first pass a board examination.
People certified to weigh and sample milk would receive certificates for terms of up to two years. Applicants without a certificate of proficiency must first pass a board examination.
Argument forCertificates lasting up to two years could mean less frequent renewal work for milk testers and samplers.
Argument againstLonger certificate terms could mean fewer regular checks of whether milk testers and samplers still meet the board's standards.
More detail
The board would issue tester certificates for terms of no more than two years. This applies to people seeking certification to test milk. Applicants must apply on the board's form and pay the fee set under the Milk Marketing Fee Act. Applicants without a certificate of proficiency must first apply for one and pass a board examination. Each certificate term would begin on its date of issuance.
The board would issue certificates to weigh and sample milk for terms of no more than two years. This applies to people seeking certification to weigh and sample milk. Applicants must apply on the board's form and pay the fee set under the Milk Marketing Fee Act. Applicants without a certificate of proficiency must first apply for one and pass a board examination. Each certificate term would begin on its date of issuance.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Oct 22Act No. 70 of 2026Latest
- Oct 22Approved by the Governor Josh ShapiroBecame Law
- Oct 20Presented to the GovernorTo Governor
- Oct 19Signed in Senate
- Oct 7Signed in House
- Vote recorded FINAL PASSAGE. Result: pass.Upper
- Oct 7Third consideration and final passagePassed Senate
- Oct 6Re-reported as committedMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed. Result: pass.Upper
- Oct 5Re-referred to AppropriationsMinor
- Oct 5Second considerationMinor
- Sep 30First considerationMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Agriculture & Rural Affairs): Reported as Committed. Result: pass.Upper
- Sep 30Reported as committedMinor
- Sep 29Referred to Agriculture & Rural AffairsMinor
- Sep 28Third consideration and final passagePassed House
- Vote recorded FINAL PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 29Re-reported as committedMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 24Re-committed to AppropriationsMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Rules): Re-report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 24Second considerationMinor
- Jun 24Re-reported as committedMinor
- Jun 9Re-committed to RulesMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Agriculture & Rural Affairs): Report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 9First considerationMinor
- Jun 9Reported as committedMinor
- 2025
- Mar 24Referred to Agriculture & Rural AffairsIntroduced
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