2007-08 Session
Act #41 (2007) makes various changes to Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) regarding use of force by corrections officers and firearms theft grading and tracing. Requires local law enforcement to use whatever means exist to trace the commerce path of a firearm found to be illegally possessed by someone under 21.

Senator Connie Williams has introduced similar gun-tracing bills since 1998. She continues to support common-sense measures to curb gun violence.

Act #28 (2007) Senator Williams prime sponsored legislation (S.B. 34) to ensure that women are allowed to breastfeed in public or private places. The law ensures that women can breastfeed her child in any public or private place where she is authorized to be. It clarifies that the act of breastfeeding cannot be considered a lewd or obscene act.

2005-06 Session
Act #173 (2006) Senator Connie Williams prime sponsored legislation (S.B.770) that updates the Electronic Transaction Act (Act 69 of 1999) regarding electronic commerce. Directs state government agencies to implement policies and procedures for using electronic postmarks.

Act #66 (2005) makes various changes concerning Protection From Abuse orders (PFAs). It requires defendants in domestic violence cases to turn over their weapons within 24 hours of being served with a PFA. It also extends the maximum length of a PFA from 18 months to 3 three years, increases fines and allows PFA's to be extended if there are violations.

Similar to language found in Senator Connie Williams' legislation (S.B .951), which would have extended the period of gun purchase disqualification to include those with PFAs against them for the past 5 years. She also co-sponsored a companion bill (S.B.792) the legislation that became Act 66 of 2005.

Act #1 and Act #45 (2005) Growing Greener II. Implements voter approved $625 million bond investment in environmental stewardship programs.

Senator Connie Williams served as a member of the Governor's Green Ribbon Commission on Environmental Issues and was a vocal advocate, promoting Growing Greener initiatives in her district.

2003-04 Session
Act #214 (2004) protects victims of domestic violence and their families by changing publishing requirements for a court-ordered name change, so that victims of domestic violence and their children do not have to publish a notice in two newspapers of general circulation. It also allows for the sealing of court records, so that abusers can't follow a paper trail to the former victim.

Senator Connie Williams amended the language to protect victims and their family into legislation that became Act 214 of 2004.

Act #237 (2004) ensures roadways are safer for motorists and emergency services providers, as well as ensuring accidents are cleared as quickly as possible. The new law clarifies the responsibilities of motorists involved in accidents that do not result in apparent serious injury or death to ensure that vehicles are removed from the roadways immediately. Additionally, it allows law enforcement to more quickly move abandoned vehicles that are obstructing traffic and ensures that any cargo left at the scene of an accident is properly handled and stored.

Senator Connie Williams amended the incident management language into legislation that became Act 237 of 2004.

Act #15 (2004) requires the Department of Public Welfare to annually contribute funds to eligible trauma centers for the purpose of improving access to readily available and coordinated trauma care for Pennsylvanians. Many centers are at risk for closing due in large part to the medical malpractice insurance crisis in Pennsylvania.

Senator Connie Williams and Senator Robert J. Mellow introduced legislation (S.B. 61), which came out of a recommendation by Governor-elect Rendell's Task Force on Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance.

Act #24 (2003) makes various changes to the DUI law. Lowers the legal blood alcohol level from .10 to .08, stiffens penalties for repeat offenders and motorists with excessively high BAC levels, encourages first-time offenders to seek treatment and institutes sanctions such as the use of ignition interlock devices.

Mirrors language found in Senator Connie Williams' S.B.s 466 (.08 BAC) and 467 (increased penalties for repeat offenders).

Act #46 (2003) final 2003-04 state budget. Doubles the cap for Research and Development tax credits from $15 million to $30 million.

Senator Connie Williams has prime-sponsored legislation (SB 550 in 2003-04 Legislative Session) that calls for an increase in the Research and Development tax credits.

2001-02 Session
Act #137 (2002) Senator Connie Williams prime-sponsored the legislation dealing with Haverford State Land Transfer.

Act #161 (2002) Senator Connie Williams prime-sponsored the legislation regulating youth peddling by minors under 16 without adult supervision.

Act #211 (2002) provides for sanitation standards for petting zoos and other animal exhibits and for reporting incidents of E. Coli.

Senator Connie Williams introduced legislation that would create the Animal E. Coli Prevention Act. That language was mirrored in Act 211 of 2002.

Act #229 (2002) makes various changes to Title 75 (Vehicle Code) regarding construction zones and truck safety. Requires children 4-8 to ride in booster seats.

Senator Connie Williams introduced legislation that would require children 4-8 to ride in booster seats. That language is mirrored in Act 229 of 2002.

Act #77 (2001) tobacco settlement funds. Establishing three regional biotechnology research centers to promote and coordinate research through shared funds and infrastructure.

Senator Connie Williams amended legislation to establish an Institute for Biomedical Research and Technology. Senate altered this language to include in Act 77 of 2001.

Senate Resolution #142 (2001) Senator Connie Williams prime-sponsored the resolution condemning Taliban and calling on Congress to ensure women's access to health care and education.

1999-00 Session
Act #37 (1999) provides for state aid for local libraries.

Decay of the local library system became an issue in 1997. Senator Connie Williams prime sponsored legislation that year to provide for a library development tax credit and continued to advocate for state aid for local libraries, garnering support that led to Act 37 of 1999.

1997-98 Session
Act #68 (1998) establishes and regulates managed care plans, updates the automobile insurance cancellation law and enhances the Children's Health Insurance Program. Permits women direct access to gynecological and obstetrical services without prior approval of a primary care physician.

Senator Connie Williams successfully amended the bill to allow HMO enrollees to obtain OB/GYN services without prior approval.

Act #58 (1997) brings Pennsylvania into compliance with the federal welfare reform law by making numerous changes to strengthen the state's child support enforcement law. A court may revoke, suspend or deny drivers' professional or recreational licenses of non-custodial parents if they fall behind in child support payments

Senator Connie Williams successfully amended the bill to prohibit the issuance and renewal, or require the suspension, of all classes of motor vehicle licenses in cases where an obligator owes support in an amount equal to or greater than three months of support.