Legislative/Regulatory Issues

PFMA'S Government Relations staff strives to keep members updated on the latest legislative and regulatory issues. the staff with your questions.

Economic Stimulus Bill to Attract Supermarkets to Underserved Urban Areas
The Food Marketing Task Force and Food Trust, comprised of a group of leaders from the supermarket industry, government, and the civic sector, advocate for better access to nutritious, affordable food for families, nutrition education in schools and programs that deliver wholesome food for every child. (More)

Legislative Key Votes
Interested in seeing how your legislators voted on the hot bills? (More)

PA Dept. of Labor & Industry: Overtime rules in Pennsylvania
New overtime rules in the federal Fair Labor Standards Act take effect nationwide on Monday, Aug. 23, 2004. Pennsylvania employers will need to follow both the new federal overtime rules and the overtime requirements of Pennsylvania's Minimum Wage Act. (More)

Reminder: Minimum Wage Increase In Effect
The federal minimum wage increased on July 24 from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour. This increase was the last in a three-phase increase as required by legislation passed in 2007... (More)

Philadelphia's Out Of Code Food Ordinance Signed by Mayor Nutter
The Out Of Code Food Ordinance (090383) passed through Philadelphia City Council on June 18, 2009 ― the day that the plastic bag ban was defeated. Mayor Nutter signed the proposed ordinance into law on August 17. (More)

The Directory Act and Tobacco Sales
The Directory Act requires all tobacco manufacturers who wish to sell cigarettes within Pennsylvania, to register with the Office of Attorney General in order for their brands to be listed in the directory of legal cigarettes. Retailers can comply with the state's Directory Act by contacting the Attorney General's web site for tobacco manufacturer participation listings. (More)