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SB218 - An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965(P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, providing for local services taxes; repealing provisions relating to emergency and municipal services taxes and to continuation of occupational privilege taxes; and making editorial changes.01/30/2007 S Reported as committed from the committee and on 01/30/2007 S First consideration in the Senate. 

Some areas covered in the bill:

1. Exemption for those making less than $12000 year

2. refers to it as local services tax rather than emergency and municipal Services (EMS) tax.

3. provisions for homestead act

A copy of the Senate Bill 218 is attached. (PDF sb218.pdf)