COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Legislative Journal

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015

SESSION OF 2015 199TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 65

SENATE Now, Father, bless all that will take place today, the noble purpose of our gathering, and the justice of our cause. This we TUESDAY, November 17, 2015 ask in the name of whom we serve, Jesus Christ, the Lord. We The Senate met at 1 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. thank you.

The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Mike Stack) in the The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks Bishop Morris, who is Chair. the guest today of Senator Haywood. PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Chaplain, Bishop ERNEST C. MORRIS, SR., of Mount (The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those assembled.) Airy Church of God in Christ, Philadelphia, offered the follow- BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED ing prayer: The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Senate God bless you and thank you, Lieutenant Governor Stack, and Bills numbered, entitled, and referred as follows, which were the one who invited me, Senator Arthur Haywood, and to the read by the Clerk: ladies and gentlemen of the Senate. Shall we pray. November 17, 2015 O God our Father, master of the house of life in which we dwell, the God from whom every good thing cometh, we dare not Senators BROWNE, CORMAN, SCARNATI, GORDNER ask You for anything before we thank You for the blessings such and EICHELBERGER presented to the Chair SB 1071, entitled: as the gift of life, healthy bodies and minds, work to do and lei- An Act amending Titles 24 (Education), 51 (Military Affairs) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, ex- sure to enjoy, and shelter. Thou has surrounded us with families tensively revising pension provisions: for the Public School Employees' to delight in, dear ones to love, and friends to enjoy; for that, we Retirement System, in the areas of preliminary provisions, of member- say thank You. We pause this afternoon acknowledging our hu- ship, contributions and benefits, of School Employee's Defined Contri- man frailties and our sins of commission and omission, which bution Plan and of administration and miscellaneous provisions; for health insurance for retired school employees, in the area of preliminary Your grace has covered us. provisions; for military pensions, in the area of military leave of ab- We pray for You to look with mercy upon this ordered world, sence; for boards and offices, in the area of Independent Fiscal Office; a world of war, terrorism, racial strife, injustice, addiction, home- for the State Employees' Retirement System, in the areas of preliminary lessness, poverty, and crime. We pray for the heart of the French provisions, of membership, credited service, classes of service and people on the senseless act of terrorism, that You, O God, can eligibility for benefits, of State Employees' Defined Contribution Plan, of contributions, of benefits and of administration, funds, accounts, bring healing and love to those minds and hearts. Forgive us for general provisions; and providing, as to the revisions, for construction our selfishness, and grant us the spirit of love and unity given in and administration, for applicability, for funding, for liability, for State peace. It is true we have disrespected Your word, disregarded the Employee member statements and for State Employees Retirement gift of life, and have not shared with all Your abundant re- Board obligations. sources. For that, we ask for forgiveness. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, No- We pray that You would give us a sensitivity to human needs, vember 17, 2015. regardless of political alignment. May we always remember not to be fooled into thinking that our elevation to our high offices Senator BROWNE presented to the Chair SB 1073, entitled: came through the ballot box only. That we will understand that An Act to provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the promotions come from You, the You that put many women up, Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support it is You who will take them down. Father, we pray that these Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public men and women, persons of character, integrity, and commit- debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for certain institutions and organizations, and for the payment of ment, who must honorably perform their duties for the good of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending all, that You would give them the wisdom of Solomon, the cour- June 30, 2015; to provide appropriations from the State Lottery Fund, age of David, the faith of Abraham, the humility of Moses, and the Tobacco Settlement Fund, the Aviation Restricted Account, the the love of God. We pray that You will remember the many sac- Hazardous Material Response Fund, The State Stores Fund, the Milk Marketing Fund, the Home Investment Trust Fund, the Emergency rifices, the hours of labor, the days away from their families for Medical Services Operating Fund, the Tuition Account Guaranteed the good of mankind, and for the good of their fellow citizens. Savings Program Fund, the Banking Fund, the Firearm Records Check 1202 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE NOVEMBER 17,

Fund, the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Fund, the HB 1170 (Pr. No. 1518) Oil and Gas Lease Fund, the Home Improvement Account, the Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act Enforcement Fund, the Insur- An Act designating a portion of Blair Mill Road in Montgomery ance Regulation and Oversight Fund, the Pennsylvania Racehorse De- County as the PVT William H. Walls, U.S.M.C. Memorial Highway. velopment Restricted Receipt Account, the Justice Reinvestment Fund and the Multimodal Transportation Fund to the Executive Department; to provide appropriations from the Judicial Computer System Augmen- HB 1195 (Pr. No. 2540) (Amended) tation Account to the Judicial Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016; to provide appropriations from the Motor Li- An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consoli- cense Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for the dated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; proper operation of several departments of the Commonwealth and the and, in certificate of title and security interests, further providing for Pennsylvania State Police authorized to spend Motor License Fund duration of perfection. money; and to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive Department of the Commonwealth and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, HB 1201 (Pr. No. 1576) 2015. An Act repealing the act of May 21, 1943 (P.L.279, No.131), enti- Which was committed to the Committee on APPROPRIA- tled "An act authorizing the Department of Highways and counties, TIONS, November 17, 2015. cities, boroughs, towns and townships to adopt and take over as public roads and highways, certain highways taken over, located, extended or HOUSE MESSAGE constructed by the Federal Government or any agency thereof, in the exercise of the war power, and providing the procedure therefor." HOUSE BILL FOR CONCURRENCE HB 1341 (Pr. No. 2309) The Clerk of the House of Representatives presented to the Senate the following bill for concurrence, which was referred to An Act designating a portion of State Route 51 in the Borough of the committee indicated: Coraopolis, Allegheny County, as the Fred A. Trello Memorial Boule- vard. November 17, 2015 LEGISLATIVE LEAVES

HB 406 -- Committee on Finance. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Centre, Senator Corman. BILLS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEES Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I request a temporary Capitol leave for Senator Pileggi. Senator GREENLEAF, from the Committee on Judiciary, The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from reported the following bills: Allegheny, Senator Costa. Senator COSTA. Mr. President, I request a temporary Capitol SB 917 (Pr. No. 1096) leave for Senator Leach. The PRESIDENT. Senator Corman requests a temporary An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, providing for Capitol leave for Senator Pileggi. interagency information sharing. Senator Costa requests a temporary Capitol leave for Senator Leach. SB 936 (Pr. No. 1148) Without objection, the leaves will be granted.

An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylva- JOURNAL APPROVED nia Consolidated Statutes, in support matters generally, further provid- ing for attachment of income. The PRESIDENT. The Journal of the Session of September 29, 2015, is now in print. SB 986 (Pr. No. 1414) (Amended) The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the Session of September 29, 2015. An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I move that further reading Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for civil immunity of of the Journal be dispensed with and that the Journal be ap- person rescuing minor from motor vehicle. proved.

Senator RAFFERTY, from the Committee on Transportation, On the question, reported the following bills: Will the Senate agree to the motion?

SB 891 (Pr. No. 1413) (Amended) The yeas and nays were required by Senator CORMAN and were as follows, viz: An Act amending the act of May 21, 1937 (P.L.774, No.211), re- ferred to as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Act, further provid- ing for emergency vehicles. YEA-49 Alloway Eichelberger Mensch Vogel Argall Farnese Pileggi Vulakovich Aument Folmer Rafferty Wagner Baker Fontana Sabatina Ward 2015 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 1203

Bartolotta Gordner Scarnati White These are dedicated, compassionate young women who strive Blake Greenleaf Scavello Wiley Boscola Haywood Schwank Williams to make the world a better place while having fun and building Brewster Hughes Smucker Wozniak strong friendships and sisterhood. Their theme song has always Brooks Hutchinson Stefano Yaw been "Brave" by Sara Barellis, which sums up the troop best Browne Kitchen Tartaglione Yudichak when she says, "You can be amazing, you can start speaking up Corman Leach Teplitz Costa McGarrigle Tomlinson and be brave." They are, indeed, brave and amazing. Please join Dinniman McIlhinney Vance me, Mr. President, in welcoming Avery Burke, Julia Wentling, Helene Shevick, Sherry Heckman, Serenity Zawilla, Leah NAY-0 Wentzel, Maura Jones, Emma Serrian, and Margaret A majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the question Schillerman; and their chaperones, Gretchen Wentling, Kate was determined in the affirmative. Burke, Eileen Shevick, Ivy Bernstiel, and Margaret Peiffer. The PRESIDENT. The Journal is approved. Thank you, Mr. President. The PRESIDENT. Would the brave and amazing young LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED women please rise so that the Senate may give you its usual warm welcome. The PRESIDENT. Senator Leach has returned, and his tempo- (Applause.) rary Capitol leave is cancelled. GUESTS OF SENATOR ELISABETH J. BAKER GUESTS OF SENATOR ARTHUR L. HAYWOOD PRESENTED TO THE SENATE PRESENTED TO THE SENATE The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from from Luzerne, Senator Baker. Montgomery, Senator Haywood. Senator BAKER. Mr. President, I am very proud today to rise Senator HAYWOOD. Mr. President, I rise to recognize and to introduce Ezra Tetreault, who is serving today on the Senate thank our Chaplain for today, Bishop Morris, for his prayer to us. floor as our guest Page. Ezra is an eighth-grade student at the Bishop Morris founded Mount Airy Church of God in Christ in Western Wayne Middle School in South Canaan, Pennsylvania, 1966 in a tiny storefront. Since then, he has created, as a servant, where he is a first honors student and a successful two-sport much change for people. For instance, Bethesda Manor is a athlete playing both football and baseball. He enjoys travel, at- homeless shelter for 190 men, which he founded. Stenton Family tending sporting events, and spending time with his family and Manor is a family shelter for 250 abused and displaced women friends. that he founded. He now has a sanctuary that holds over 3,000 Ez, as he is known to his friends, is interested in a career in people at a time. He has been recognized throughout North law and possibly attending the U.S. Naval Academy. He resides America as the past president of the Black Clergy of Philadel- in Salem Township, Wayne County, with his parents, Kevin and phia. He has been an interfaith leader and recognized in Who's Patricia, and his younger sister, Gabrielle. Ez is here today with Who in American Religion. I also thank his wife, Winifred, a his mom, Patti, who is in the Senate gallery. It has been a real leader in her own right, who, today, agreed to add me to her honor and privilege to have him here today. I ask my colleagues prayer list, for which I am thankful. to offer a warm Senate welcome to, perhaps, our future Senator Thank you, Mr. President. from the 20th Senatorial District. The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Haywood Thank you, Mr. President. please rise so that the Senate may give you its usual warm wel- The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Baker, Ez and come. Thank you, Bishop Morris, for your prayers. his mom, Patti, please rise so that the Senate may give you its (Applause.) usual warm welcome. GUESTS OF SENATOR JUDY SCHWANK (Applause.) PRESENTED TO THE SENATE GUESTS OF SENATOR ROBERT B. MENSCH The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman PRESENTED TO THE SENATE from Berks, Senator Schwank. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Senator SCHWANK. Mr. President, I am very pleased today Montgomery who is quite a mensch, Senator Mensch. It never to welcome a Girl Scout Troop from my district, Troop 1145. gets old, Senator. They have worked through all of the badges and requirements to Senator MENSCH. Mr. President, no, it does not. graduate out of Juniors and bridge to Cadets. The last require- Senator Schwank, I must comment, my grandmother Mensch ment they needed was a Bronze Award. All of the girls recognize was a Wentling and she had many relatives in Berks County. So, what a huge opportunity it was to make a difference in their com- hi to the Wentlings. Thank you. munity, so they did something really unique in terms of a volun- Mr. President, it would help if I had the right notes. The PCN teer project. They decided to build a buddy bench. What is a crowd would not want to hear today's calendar. It is my pleasure buddy bench? It is a bench in honor of Jason Heckman, one of to introduce some constituents from the 24th Senatorial District. the younger brothers of the scouts, who passed away due to can- It is my honor to introduce Lori Carnes and her husband, Lonnie cer. The buddy bench is at Lorane Elementary School, and it is Carnes, their daughter, Kelli Miller, and grandsons Kollin Miller a place for students to go when they need someone to talk to or and Trenton Abare. if they are having a bad day. What a unique idea. 1204 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE NOVEMBER 17,

Lori was recently recognized as the 2015 Boyertown citizen Souderton, which is in my district. She is currently a senior at of the year. Lonnie and Lori are longtime residents of Boyertown Temple University majoring in political science and minoring in in Berks County. Lori has been a systems administrator at Na- economics. Alexis will be finishing her internship with the Penn- tional Penn Bank for 31 years. She has been a Boyertown coun- sylvania Human Relations Commission as part of the Pennsylva- cilwoman since 2007, and currently serves as chairman of the nia Capital Semester Program in December, and she hopes to Boyertown parks and recreation board. In addition, she sits on some day become a Pennsylvania State legislator. the United Way Board of Directors, as well as the Boyertown The PRESIDENT. Will Alexis, the future Pennsylvania State Area Creative Housing Board of Directors. She spends her spare legislator and guest of Senator Greenleaf, please rise so that the time--like she has a lot--but she spends her spare time volunteer- Senate may give you its usual warm welcome. ing with multiple local agencies and committees. (Applause.) Lonnie has been an assistant store manager at Landis Super- market for 15 years, and he is an active member of the RECESS Boyertown Lions Club. Both Lonnie and Lori are active mem- The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from bers at their church. They have four daughters as well as four Centre, Senator Corman. grandchildren. Their grandchildren all attend the Boyertown Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I request a recess of the School District, and their oldest grandson, who is now graduated Senate for purposes of off-the-floor meetings of the Committee from there, is currently a sophomore at Temple University. on Rules and Executive Nominations, the Committee on Aging Their daughter, Kelli Miller, is a technology specialist at and Youth, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Commit- Boyertown Area School District. Kelli is married and has two tee on Game and Fisheries, to be held in the Rules room, fol- sons, Kollin, who is here today, as well as Christopher. Kollin is lowed by a Republican caucus to be held in the Majority Caucus a sophomore at Boyertown Area High School, a varsity Room. cross-country runner, and a member of the Navy Junior Reserves The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Officers Training Corps, and we know it as Navy ROTC. Allegheny, Senator Costa. Trenton Abare, their other grandson with them today, is also Senator COSTA. Mr. President, at the conclusion of the meet- a sophomore at Boyertown Area High School. He has a younger ings, Senate Democrats will meet in the rear of the Chamber for sister who also attends Boyertown Junior East. He, too, is a a caucus. member of the Boyertown ROTC class. The PRESIDENT. For purposes of meetings of the Commit- Please join me, Mr. President, in welcoming these outstanding tee on Rules and Executive Nominations, the Committee on Ag- constituents from the 24th Senatorial District. ing and Youth, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Com- The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Mensch, Lori mittee on Game and Fisheries, to be held in the Rules room, and Lonnie, any and all of the folks from Boyertown, please rise followed by Republican and Democratic caucuses to be held in so that the Senate may give you its usual warm welcome. their respective caucus rooms, without objection, the Senate (Applause.) stands in recess. GUEST OF SENATOR ROBERT F. TEPLITZ AFTER RECESS PRESENTED TO THE SENATE The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having expired, the The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognize the gentleman from Senate will come to order. Dauphin, Senator Teplitz. Senator TEPLITZ. Mr. President, my guest in the gallery LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED today is our fall intern, Melody Tilford. Melody is a graduate of Purdue University and is currently working toward her master's The PRESIDENT. Senator Pileggi has returned, and his tem- degree in public administration at Penn State Harrisburg. Over porary Capitol leave is cancelled. the last few months, she has assisted our office with a variety of ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT legislative issues and has been a real asset to our team. As Melody prepares to complete her internship with our office The PRESIDENT. The Chair take notes of a very important this semester and graduate from Penn State next spring, I ask that date. Today is the birthday of our own Senator Jay Costa, so we my colleagues join me in welcoming her to the Senate today, and all want to wish him a very happy birthday. thanking her for her service, and wishing her the best. (Applause.) The PRESIDENT. Would the guest of Senator Teplitz, Mel- Senator COSTA. Mr. President, thank you very much. ody, please rise so that the Senate may give you its usual warm The PRESIDENT. Happy birthday, Senator. welcome. (Applause.) CALENDAR GUEST OF SENATOR STEWART J. GREENLEAF BILLS VETOED BY THE GOVERNOR PRESENTED TO THE SENATE BILLS OVER IN ORDER The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Montgomery, Senator Greenleaf. SB 1000 and SB 1001 -- Without objection, the bills were Senator GREENLEAF. Mr. President, I rise to welcome a passed over in their order at the request of Senator CORMAN. constituent of mine, Alexis Mechalas. Alexis resides in 2015 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 1205

THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR An Act authorizing certain financial institutions to conduct savings promotion raffles; and providing for enforcement by the Department of BILL ON THIRD CONSIDERATION Banking and Securities. AND FINAL PASSAGE Upon motion of Senator CORMAN, and agreed to by voice SB 146 (Pr. No. 93) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration vote, the bill was laid on the table. of the bill, entitled: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consoli- HB 837 TAKEN FROM THE TABLE dated Statutes, in accidents and accident reports, further providing for duty to give information and render aid. Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I move that House Bill No. 837, Printer's No. 1556, be taken from the table and placed on Considered the third time and agreed to, the Calendar. On the question, The motion was agreed to by voice vote. Shall the bill pass finally? The PRESIDENT. The bill will be placed on the Calendar.

The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of BILL LAID ON THE TABLE the Constitution and were as follows, viz: YEA-48 SB 868 (Pr. No. 1004) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: Alloway Dinniman McIlhinney Tomlinson Argall Eichelberger Mensch Vance An Act designating the section of Pennsylvania Route 849 in New- Aument Farnese Pileggi Vogel port, Perry County, as the United States Navy Petty Officer 1st Class A. Baker Folmer Rafferty Vulakovich Louis De Lancey Memorial Highway. Bartolotta Fontana Sabatina Wagner Blake Gordner Scarnati Ward Boscola Greenleaf Scavello White Upon motion of Senator CORMAN, and agreed to by voice Brewster Haywood Schwank Wiley vote, the bill was laid on the table. Brooks Hughes Smucker Williams Browne Kitchen Stefano Wozniak Corman Leach Tartaglione Yaw BILL OVER IN ORDER Costa McGarrigle Teplitz Yudichak HB 907 -- Without objection, the bill was passed over in its NAY-1 order at the request of Senator CORMAN. Hutchinson BILL LAID ON THE TABLE A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. HB 909 (Pr. No. 1126) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to ation of the bill, entitled: the House of Representatives for concurrence. An Act amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P.L.1368, No.542), known as the Real Estate Tax Sale Law, in sale of property, providing BILLS OVER IN ORDER for additional costs for rehabilitation and maintenance.

HB 263, HB 447, SB 482, SB 489, SB 518, SB 606 and SB Upon motion of Senator CORMAN, and agreed to by voice 735 -- Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order vote, the bill was laid on the table. at the request of Senator CORMAN. HB 909 TAKEN FROM THE TABLE LEGISLATIVE LEAVE The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I move that House Bill No. Centre, Senator Corman. 909, Printer's No. 1126, be taken from the table and placed on Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I request a legislative leave the Calendar. for Senator Smucker. The motion was agreed to by voice vote. The PRESIDENT. Senator Corman requests a legislative The PRESIDENT. The bill will be placed on the Calendar. leave for Senator Smucker. Without objection, the leave will be BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION granted. AND FINAL PASSAGE CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR RESUMED SB 927 (Pr. No. 1281) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR RESUMED ation of the bill, entitled: BILL LAID ON THE TABLE An Act amending the act of June 25, 1931 (P.L.1352, No.332), referred to as the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Compact, further HB 837 (Pr. No. 1556) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- providing for the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Compact; providing for majority approval; and prohibiting the entrance into a compact until ation of the bill, entitled: passage of a similar act. 1206 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE NOVEMBER 17,

Considered the third time and agreed to, Brewster Hughes Smucker Wozniak Brooks Hutchinson Stefano Yaw And the amendments made thereto having been printed as Browne Kitchen Tartaglione Yudichak required by the Constitution, Corman Leach Teplitz Costa McGarrigle Tomlinson On the question, Dinniman McIlhinney Vance Shall the bill pass finally? NAY-0 The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. YEA-49 Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate return said bill to the House of Representatives with information that the Senate Alloway Eichelberger Mensch Vogel has passed the same with amendments in which concurrence of Argall Farnese Pileggi Vulakovich the House is requested. Aument Folmer Rafferty Wagner Baker Fontana Sabatina Ward SB 1045 (Pr. No. 1370) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- Bartolotta Gordner Scarnati White Blake Greenleaf Scavello Wiley ation of the bill, entitled: Boscola Haywood Schwank Williams Brewster Hughes Smucker Wozniak An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Brooks Hutchinson Stefano Yaw Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for character of Browne Kitchen Tartaglione Yudichak discharge. Corman Leach Teplitz Costa McGarrigle Tomlinson Considered the third time and agreed to, Dinniman McIlhinney Vance And the amendments made thereto having been printed as required by the Constitution, NAY-0 On the question, A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted Shall the bill pass finally? "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the House of Representatives for concurrence. the Constitution and were as follows, viz: YEA-49 HB 934 (Pr. No. 1946) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: Alloway Eichelberger Mensch Vogel Argall Farnese Pileggi Vulakovich Aument Folmer Rafferty Wagner An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known Baker Fontana Sabatina Ward as the Public Welfare Code, in public assistance, providing for the es- Bartolotta Gordner Scarnati White tablishment of KEYS; in children and youth, further providing for pro- Blake Greenleaf Scavello Wiley vider submissions; in departmental powers and duties as to supervision, Boscola Haywood Schwank Williams further providing for definitions; in departmental powers and duties as Brewster Hughes Smucker Wozniak to licensing, further providing for definitions, for fees and for provi- Brooks Hutchinson Stefano Yaw sional license; repealing provisions relating to registration provisions; Browne Kitchen Tartaglione Yudichak and, in family finding and kinship care, further providing for defini- Corman Leach Teplitz tions, for kinship care program and for permanent legal custodianship Costa McGarrigle Tomlinson subsidy and reimbursement; abrogating a regulation; and making edito- Dinniman McIlhinney Vance rial changes. NAY-0 Considered the third time and agreed to, And the amendments made thereto having been printed as A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted required by the Constitution, "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to On the question, the House of Representatives for concurrence. Shall the bill pass finally? BILLS OVER IN ORDER The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of SB 1046, HB 1340 and HB 1411 -- Without objection, the the Constitution and were as follows, viz: bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator CORMAN. YEA-49 SECOND CONSIDERATION CALENDAR Alloway Eichelberger Mensch Vogel Argall Farnese Pileggi Vulakovich BILL AMENDED Aument Folmer Rafferty Wagner Baker Fontana Sabatina Ward Bartolotta Gordner Scarnati White SB 50 (Pr. No. 1367) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- Blake Greenleaf Scavello Wiley ation of the bill, entitled: Boscola Haywood Schwank Williams 2015 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 1207

An Act establishing an industrial hemp industry in this Common- An Act providing for requirements for interest rate management wealth; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of agreements entered into by a city or county of the first class. Agriculture; and prescribing penalties. Upon motion of Senator CORMAN, and agreed to by voice On the question, vote, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. Will the Senate agree to the bill on second consideration? Senator SCHWANK offered the following amendment No. SB 344 (Pr. No. 478) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- A3866: ation of the bill, entitled:

Amend Bill, page 7, line 22, by inserting after "CULTIVATE": An Act amending the act of December 20, 1967 (P.L.869, No.385), industrial known as the Public Works Contractors' Bond Law of 1967, further providing for duty of prime contractor to provide financial security in On the question, certain contracts involving public works and public improvements. Will the Senate agree to the amendment? Upon motion of Senator CORMAN, and agreed to by voice The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman vote, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. from Berks, Senator Schwank. Senator SCHWANK. Mr. President, this is a technical amend- BILLS OVER IN ORDER ment to the bill, and I believe it is agreed to. HB 400 and HB 455 -- Without objection, the bills were And the question recurring, passed over in their order at the request of Senator CORMAN. Will the Senate agree to the amendment? It was agreed to. BILL LAID ON THE TABLE Without objection, the bill, as amended, was passed over in its order at the request of Senator CORMAN. HB 579 (Pr. No. 1449) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION An Act amending the act of February 24, 1984 (P.L.92, No.17), referred to as the Precious Metal Sale Regulation Law, further provid- SB 62 (Pr. No. 41) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration ing for definitions, for license required, for records of transactions, for of the bill, entitled: dealer's retention of precious metal and availability for inspection, for purchases from minors and for penalty. An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consoli- dated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for probationary Upon motion of Senator CORMAN, and agreed to by voice license. vote, the bill was laid on the table.

Considered the second time and agreed to, BILLS OVER IN ORDER Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- ation. HB 683, SB 691 and SB 731 -- Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator BILLS OVER IN ORDER CORMAN.

SB 126, SB 127 and SB 201 -- Without objection, the bills BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION were passed over in their order at the request of Senator CORMAN. HB 735 (Pr. No. 869) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: BILLS REREFERRED An Act designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 147 over SB 342 (Pr. No. 1383) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- the Wiconisco Creek, Millersburg Borough, Dauphin County, as the ation of the bill, entitled: Private Warren Snyder Memorial Bridge.

An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Penn- Considered the second time and agreed to, sylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, providing for Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- interest rate risk and interest cost management; and, in indebtedness and borrowing, further providing for definitions; and expanding the scope ation. of provisions relating to interest rate risk and interest cost management to include authorities. BILL REREFERRED

Upon motion of Senator CORMAN, and agreed to by voice HB 794 (Pr. No. 2459) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- vote, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. ation of the bill, entitled:

SB 343 (Pr. No. 477) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), ation of the bill, entitled: known as The County Code, in fiscal affairs, repealing provisions relat- 1208 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE NOVEMBER 17, ing to authorization of excise tax and authorization of hotel tax; and facilities, further providing for definitions, for department, for offenders providing for hotel room rental tax in third through eighth class counties who may be housed, for authority of Commonwealth employees, for and for certification of recognized tourist promotion agencies. authority of chairman and for escape; providing for certain offenders residing in group-based homes; further providing for probation and Upon motion of Senator CORMAN, and agreed to by voice parole; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further provid- ing for definitions, for operation of parole system generally, for admin- vote, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. istration, for Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, for board chairperson, for board action, for meetings, for offices, for district direc- BILL OVER IN ORDER tors, for district office employees, for disciplinary action, for political activities, for advisory committee, for certain offenders residing in group-based homes, for general powers of board, for specific powers of SB 805 -- Without objection, the bill was passed over in its board, for probation services, for sentencing court, for general criteria order at the request of Senator CORMAN. for parole, for right of access to inmates, for parole power, for violation of terms of parole, for parole procedure, for victim statements, for gen- BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION eral rules and special regulations, for investigations for the board of pardons, for early parole of inmates, for definitions, for status as peace officers and for supervisory relationship; providing for supervision of HB 838 (Pr. No. 2536) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- offenders and for agents; in county probation officers' firearm education ation of the bill, entitled: and training, further providing for definitions, for county probation officers' firearm education and training commission, for commission An Act designating a bridge on that portion of Garrett Road over membership, for powers and duties of commission, for training manda- the Darby Creek, Upper Darby Township, Delaware County, as the tory, for requirements for program participation and for the County Honorable Nicholas A. Micozzie Bridge; designating the section of Probation Officers' Firearm Education and Training Fund; in Interstate Pennsylvania Route 849 in Newport, Perry County, as the United States Compacts, further providing for Interstate Compacts, for deputization Navy Petty Officer 1st Class A. Louis De Lancey Memorial Highway; and for supervisions of persons paroled by other states; conferring pow- designating the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' ers and imposing duties on the Department of Corrections and Rehabili- Resource Management Center, located in Conyngham Township, Co- tation; and providing for the transfer of functions, powers and duties. lumbia County, as the Edward W. Helfrick Resource Management Center; designating the 700 to 800 block of U.S. Route 13, also known On the question, as the Chester Pike, in Prospect Park Borough, Delaware County, as the Will the Senate agree to the bill on second consideration? Officers Luke Arlington Conner and J. Horace Callaghan Memorial Senator RAFFERTY offered the following amendment No. Highway; and making a related repeal. A4169: Considered the second time and agreed to, Amend Bill, page 1, lines 25 and 26, by striking out all of line 25 Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- and "boot camp program;" in line 26 ation. Amend Bill, page 2, line 26, by striking out "and" where it occurs the first time BILL OVER IN ORDER Amend Bill, page 2, line 27, by inserting after "duties": ; and providing for appropriations for the Office of Victim Advocate Amend Bill, page 2, lines 28 through 43; page 3, lines 1 through SB 851 -- Without objection, the bill was passed over in its 15; by striking out all of said lines on said pages order at the request of Senator CORMAN. Amend Bill, page 33, line 30; page 34, line 1; by striking out "charged with or determined by the board to have" in line 30 on page 33 and "committed" in line 1 on page 34 and inserting: BILLS AMENDED detained or recommitted by the board for Amend Bill, page 35, lines 3 through 11, by striking out all of said SB 859 (Pr. No. 976) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- lines and inserting: ation of the bill, entitled: Section 6. (Reserved). Amend Bill, page 39, line 16, by striking out ", parole violator center" An Act amending Titles 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedures) and Amend Bill, page 39, line 19, by striking out "a section" and insert- 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ing: judicial boards and commissions, further providing for definitions and sections for publication of guidelines; in juvenile matters, further providing for Amend Bill, page 40, by inserting after line 30: inspection of court files and records; in prisoner litigation, further pro- § 5008. Reporting. viding for prisoner filing fees; in particular rights and immunities, fur- The department shall ensure that any crime committed within a ther providing for immunity of State parole officers and for immunity community corrections center, community corrections facility or com- of program administrators and supervisors; in sentencing, further pro- munity contract facility is immediately reported to the appropriate law viding for dispositions of persons found guilty but mentally ill, for enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the community corrections collection of restitution and penalties, for sentencing proceeding and center, community corrections facility or community contract facility. place of confinement, for information required upon commitment and Amend Bill, page 44, lines 3 through 23, by striking out all of said subsequent disposition, for transfer of inmates in need of medical treat- lines and inserting: ment, for applicability, for registry, for initial registration, for duty to Section 12. (Reserved). inform, for assessments, for administration, for global positioning sys- Amend Bill, page 45, line 6, by inserting after "Commonwealth.": tem technology, for immunity for good faith conduct, for Pennsylvania The board shall function independently of the department regard- State Police, for duties of probation and parole officials, for duties of ing all of its decision-making functions, as well as any other powers and facilities housing sexual offenders, for board and for annual perfor- duties specified in this title. mance audit; in preliminary provisions, further providing for defini- Amend Bill, page 46, line 29, by inserting after "technology": tions; providing for powers of peace officers; in county correctional , with the exception of in-person testimony under section 502 of the institutions, further providing for county recording system; in motiva- act of November 24, 1998 (P.L.882, No.111), known as the Crime Vic- tional boot camp, further providing for motivational boot camp pro- tims Act grams; in State intermediate punishment, further providing for defini- Amend Bill, page 50, line 9, by striking out ", 6121, 6122, 6123 tions; in community corrections centers and community corrections 2015 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 1209 and 6124" and inserting: through the Office of Victim Advocate and 6121 Amend Bill, page 91, line 1, by inserting after "board": Amend Bill, page 51, line 20, by inserting after "section.": through the Office of Victim Advocate ] Amend Bill, page 91, line 3, by striking out "Sections 6141 and Section 15.1. Section 6122(a)(2) and (c) of Title 61 are amended 6142 of Title 61 are repealed" and inserting: to read: Section 6141 of Title 61 is amended to read Amend Bill, page 51, line 22, by inserting a bracket before "offi- Amend Bill, page 91, line 4, by striking out the bracket before "§" cer," Amend Bill, page 91, line 6, by inserting a bracket before "persons" Amend Bill, page 51, line 22, by inserting after "officer": Amend Bill, page 91, line 6, by inserting after "parole": ] agent ] offenders Amend Bill, page 51, lines 25 through 29, by striking out all of said Amend Bill, page 91, lines 9 through 15, by striking out all of said lines and inserting: lines * * * Amend Bill, page 98, lines 17 and 18, by striking out "amend and Amend Bill, page 52, line 4, by inserting a bracket before "officer," enforce or to terminate conditions of" in line 17 and all of line 18 and Amend Bill, page 52, line 4, by inserting after "officer": inserting: ] agent , with the consent of the board, amend or terminate conditions Amend Bill, page 52, lines 6 through 30; page 53, lines 1 through of supervision established by board and to enforce conditions of super- 3; by striking out all of said lines on said pages and inserting: vision established by the board. * * * Amend Bill, page 98, line 19, by striking out "To" and inserting: Amend Bill, page 53, line 5, by inserting a bracket before "officer," With the consent of the board, to Amend Bill, page 53, line 5, by inserting after "officer": Amend Bill, page 98, line 23, by inserting after "offender": ] agent and the impact the termination or modification will have on Amend Bill, page 53, by inserting between lines 6 and 7: public safety Section 15.2. Sections 6123 and 6124 of Title 61 are repealed: Amend Bill, page 101, line 17, by inserting after "safety ": [ or that continued supervision would otherwise benefit the Amend Bill, page 75, line 13, by inserting after "parolee": offender ] offender Amend Bill, page 118, by inserting between lines 20 and 21: Amend Bill, page 75, lines 25 through 30; page 76, lines 1 through Section 26. The following shall apply: 8; by striking out "] offender," in line 25, all of lines 26 through 30 on (1) The appropriation for the Office of Victim Advocate must page 75 and all of lines 1 through 8 on page 76 be in a separate line item and shall be under the jurisdiction of the vic- Amend Bill, page 77, line 30, by striking out the bracket before tim advocate appointed under section 301(b) of the act of November 24, "There" 1998 (P.L.882, No.111), known as the Crime Victims Act. Amend Bill, page 78, line 1, by inserting a bracket before "parolee" (2) The appropriation for the Pennsylvania Parole Board must Amend Bill, page 78, line 1, by inserting after "parolee": be in a separate line item. ] offender Section 27. Within one year of the effective date of this section, Amend Bill, page 78, lines 1 and 2, by striking out "] The offender the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency shall conduct cannot be housed safely in" and complete a study to analyze and determine which community cor- Amend Bill, page 87, line 14, by inserting a bracket before "board.- rection centers, community corrections facilities or community contract -" facilities have been successful in reducing recidivism and to identify Amend Bill, page 87, line 14, by inserting after "board": which individual and program level characteristics, if any, are signifi- ] Office of Victim Advocate cantly more likely to produce reductions in recidivism. The study shall Amend Bill, page 87, line 17, by inserting a bracket before "board" further include data regarding the number and percentage of offenders Amend Bill, page 87, line 17, by inserting after "board": who recidivate by facility and the types of crimes committed following ] Office of Victim Advocate release or absconding. The commission shall also determine to what Amend Bill, page 87, line 18, by inserting a bracket before "board" extent recommendations from its prior study, Community Corrections Amend Bill, page 87, line 18, by inserting after "board": Centers, Parolees, and Recidivism: An Investigation into the Character- ] Office of Victim Advocate istics of Effective Reentry Programs in Pennsylvania, have been imple- Amend Bill, page 87, line 22, by inserting a bracket before "board" mented and the effect of the implementation in reducing recidivism. Amend Bill, page 87, line 22, by inserting after "board": Amend Bill, page 118, line 21, by striking out "26" and inserting: ] Office of Victim Advocate 28 Amend Bill, page 87, line 25, by inserting a bracket before "board" Amend Bill, page 87, line 25, by inserting after "board": On the question, ] Office of Victim Advocate Amend Bill, page 88, line 1, by inserting a bracket before "board" Will the Senate agree to the amendment? Amend Bill, page 88, line 1, by inserting after "board": ] Office of Victim Advocate which shall notify The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Amend Bill, page 88, line 3, by inserting a bracket before "board" Montgomery, Senator Rafferty. Amend Bill, page 88, line 3, by inserting after "board": Senator RAFFERTY. Mr. President, I believe the amendment ] Office of Victim Advocate has been agreed to. Amend Bill, page 88, line 6, by inserting after "board": through the Office of Victim Advocate And the question recurring, Amend Bill, page 88, line 12, by inserting after "board": through the Office of Victim Advocate Will the Senate agree to the amendment? Amend Bill, page 88, line 24, by inserting after "provided": It was agreed to. by the Office of Victim Advocate Without objection, the bill, as amended, was passed over in its Amend Bill, page 88, line 25, by inserting a bracket before order at the request of Senator CORMAN. "mailed" Amend Bill, page 88, line 25, by inserting after "mailed": SB 860 (Pr. No. 977) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ] provided Amend Bill, page 89, line 25, by inserting after "board": ation of the bill, entitled: or the Office of Victim Advocate Amend Bill, page 90, line 10, by inserting after "board": An Act amending the act of November 24, 1998 (P.L.882, No.111), or the Office of Victim Advocate known as the Crime Victims Act, in preliminary provisions, further Amend Bill, page 90, line 23, by inserting after "board": providing for definitions; in crime victims, further providing for respon- 1210 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE NOVEMBER 17, sibilities of department, local correctional facilities and board; in ad- address the interests of all victims before the board, department or hear- ministration, further providing for office; and, in financial matters, ing examiner concerning any issues determined appropriate by the vic- further providing for costs for offender supervision programs. tim advocate.] Section 4. The act is amended by adding a section to read: On the question, Section 303. Confidentiality of records. (a) General rule.--Each report, record or other information in the Will the Senate agree to the bill on second consideration? possession of or maintained by the office, including the home addresses Senator RAFFERTY offered the following amendment No. of employees of the office, shall: A4175: (1) Be confidential and privileged. (2) Not be subject to subpoena or discovery. (3) Not be subject to the provisions of the act of February 14, Amend Bill, page 1, line 10, by inserting after "office": 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law. and for powers and duties and providing for confidentiality of records (4) Be used for no purpose other than to advocate for the inter- Amend Bill, page 2, lines 10 and 11, by striking out ", 301(a) and ests of crime victims. (c) and 1102" and inserting: (5) Except as provided by law or under this section, not be and 301 introduced into evidence in a judicial or administrative proceeding. Amend Bill, page 3, line 11, by inserting after "section.": (b) Disclosure restricted.--Except as provided by law, a person The office shall function independently of the department regard- who has had access to a report, record or any other information under ing all of the office's decision-making functions, as well as any other this section may not disclose the content of the report, record or other powers and duties specified in law. information or testify in a judicial or administrative proceeding without Amend Bill, page 3, line 12, by striking out all of said line and the written consent of the direct victim or intervenor or, if the direct inserting: victim or intervenor is deceased, the Victim Advocate. (b) Appointment.--The victim advocate must be an individual who (c) Construction.--This section shall not be construed to preclude by reason of training and experience is qualified to represent the inter- or limit introduction of the contents of a report, record or other informa- ests of individual crime victims before the board. The victim advocate tion in an investigation, prosecution or judicial proceeding enforcing shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the consent of a major- section 1303 or in communicating with the prosecutor's office regarding ity of all of the members of the Senate. The victim advocate shall hold restitution. office for a term of six years and until a successor shall have been duly Section 5. Section 1102 of the act is amended to read: appointed and qualified but in no event more than 90 days beyond the Amend Bill, page 5, line 28, by striking out "3" and inserting: expiration of the appointed term. A vacancy occurring for any reason 6 shall be filled in the manner provided by section 8 of Article IV of the Constitution of Pennsylvania for the remainder of the term. Whenever On the question, the victim advocate's term expires, that position shall be immediately deemed a vacancy, and the Governor shall nominate a person to fill that Will the Senate agree to the amendment? position within 90 days of the date of expiration even if the victim ad- vocate continues in office. To be eligible to be appointed by the Gover- The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from nor as victim advocate, an individual must have at least six years of Montgomery, Senator Rafferty. professional experience in victim advocacy, social work or related ar- Senator RAFFERTY. Mr. President, I believe the amendment eas, including one year in a supervisory or administrative capacity, and has been agreed to. a bachelor's degree. Any equivalent combination of experience and training shall be acceptable. Compensation shall be set by the Executive And the question recurring, Board as defined by the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929. Will the Senate agree to the amendment? Amend Bill, page 3, line 18, by inserting after "Board.]": It was agreed to. Legal counsel for the office shall be appointed in accordance with Without objection, the bill, as amended, was passed over in its the act of October 15, 1980 (P.L.950, No.164), known as the Common- order at the request of Senator CORMAN. wealth Attorneys Act. (d) Procedure for removal.-- BILLS OVER IN ORDER (1) The victim advocate may be removed for cause by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of a majority of the mem- SB 976, SB 984, HB 1161, HB 1278, HB 1279 and HB 1335 bers of the Senate. (2) During a recess of the Senate, the Governor may suspend -- Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the victim advocate for cause, and before suspension, the Governor the request of Senator CORMAN. shall furnish to the victim advocate a statement in writing of the reasons for the proposed suspension. The suspension shall operate and be effec- BILLS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE tive only until the adjournment of the next session of the Senate follow- ing the suspension. Senator CORMAN, from the Committee on Rules and Execu- Section 3. Section 302 of the act, amended October 2, 2002 tive Nominations, reported the following bills: (P.L.839, No.121), is amended to read: Section 302. Powers and duties of victim advocate. SB 609 (Pr. No. 1386) (Rereported) (Concurrence) The victim advocate has the following powers and duties: (1) To represent the interests of individual crime victims be- An Act establishing a task force on prostate cancer and related fore the board, department or hearing examiner. chronic prostate conditions; and providing for powers and duties of the (2) To supervise the victim notification duties presently con- task force, the Department of Health, the Insurance Department, the ducted by the board. Department of Aging and the Department of Human Services, and for (3) To assist in and coordinate the preparation of testimony by prevention and education strategies. the crime victims as set forth in sections 501(c) and 502 or the submis- sion of oral, written or videotaped comments by crime victims prior to SB 887 (Pr. No. 1364) (Rereported) (Concurrence) a release decision. (4) To represent the interests of a crime victim under section An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consoli- 502. dated Statutes, in rules of the road in general, further providing for duty [(5) To act as a liaison with the victim notification program of driver in construction and maintenance areas or on highway safety director in the department to coordinate victim notification and services corridors and for duty of driver in emergency response areas. for the department and the board. The victim advocate is authorized to 2015 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 1211

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR No. 1 Centre, Senator Corman. Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I move that the Senate do SENATE CONCURS IN HOUSE AMENDMENTS concur in the amendments made by the House to Senate Bill No. 887. SB 609 (Pr. No. 1386) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: On the question, An Act establishing a task force on prostate cancer and related Will the Senate agree to the motion? chronic prostate conditions; and providing for powers and duties of the task force, the Department of Health, the Insurance Department, the The yeas and nays were required by Senator CORMAN and Department of Aging and the Department of Human Services, and for prevention and education strategies. were as follows, viz:

On the question, YEA-49 Will the Senate concur in the amendments made by the House to Senate Bill No. 609? Alloway Eichelberger Mensch Vogel Argall Farnese Pileggi Vulakovich The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Aument Folmer Rafferty Wagner Baker Fontana Sabatina Ward Centre, Senator Corman. Bartolotta Gordner Scarnati White Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I move that the Senate do Blake Greenleaf Scavello Wiley concur in the amendments made by the House to Senate Bill No. Boscola Haywood Schwank Williams Brewster Hughes Smucker Wozniak 609. Brooks Hutchinson Stefano Yaw Browne Kitchen Tartaglione Yudichak On the question, Corman Leach Teplitz Costa McGarrigle Tomlinson Will the Senate agree to the motion? Dinniman McIlhinney Vance

The yeas and nays were required by Senator CORMAN and NAY-0 were as follows, viz: A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted YEA-49 "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate inform the House Alloway Eichelberger Mensch Vogel Argall Farnese Pileggi Vulakovich of Representatives accordingly. Aument Folmer Rafferty Wagner Baker Fontana Sabatina Ward COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR Bartolotta Gordner Scarnati White REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES Blake Greenleaf Scavello Wiley Boscola Haywood Schwank Williams AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS Brewster Hughes Smucker Wozniak Brooks Hutchinson Stefano Yaw Senator ALLOWAY, from the Committee on Rules and Exec- Browne Kitchen Tartaglione Yudichak utive Nominations, reported communications from His Excel- Corman Leach Teplitz Costa McGarrigle Tomlinson lency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, recalling the follow- Dinniman McIlhinney Vance ing nominations, which were read by the Clerk as follows:

NAY-0 MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY

A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted November 9, 2015 "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate inform the House To the Honorable, the Senate of Representatives accordingly. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- SENATE CONCURS IN HOUSE AMENDMENTS nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated September 17, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado (Public Member), 133 SB 887 (Pr. No. 1364) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- State Street, #2, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senato- ation of the bill, entitled: rial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Ac- countancy, to serve until June 23, 2018, and until his successor is ap- pointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that pe- An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consoli- riod, vice Tina Miller, Pittsburgh, resigned. dated Statutes, in rules of the road in general, further providing for duty I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of of driver in construction and maintenance areas or on highway safety nomination on the premises. corridors and for duty of driver in emergency response areas. TOM WOLF On the question, Governor Will the Senate concur in the amendments made by the House to Senate Bill No. 887? 1212 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE NOVEMBER 17,

MEMBER OF THE APPALACHIAN STATES In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE COMMISSION nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated September 17, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, Apt. 2, November 9, 2015 Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Coun- To the Honorable, the Senate cil on the Arts, to serve until July 1, 2017, and until his successor is of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: appointed and qualified, vice Susan Corbett, Glenshaw, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nomination on the premises. nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July 10, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, #2, Harrisburg TOM WOLF 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment Governor as a member of the Appalachian States Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission, [data missing] at the pleasure of the Governor, vice E. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD Christopher Abruzzo, Hershey, resigned. OF AUCTIONEER EXAMINERS I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. November 9, 2015 TOM WOLF Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE ARCHITECTS LICENSURE BOARD In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July November 9, 2015 31, 2015, of Brenda L. Rios (Public Member), 1224 N. Third Street, Unit 502, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial To the Honorable, the Senate District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Auctioneer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Examiners, to serve for a term of three years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that In accordance with the power and authority invested in me as Gov- period, vice Timothy Wiggin, Mechanicsburg, whose term expired. ernor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of September 17, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, Apt. 2, nomination on the premises. Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Architects Licensure Board, to serve TOM WOLF for a term of four years, and until his successor is appointed and quali- Governor fied, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice John Martine, Pittsburgh, resigned. MEMBER OF THE BANKING AND I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of SECURITIES COMMISSION nomination on the premises. TOM WOLF November 9, 2015 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- November 9, 2015 nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated September 17, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, Apt. 2, To the Honorable, the Senate Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: appointment as a member of the Banking and Securities Commission, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor, vice Gerald Pappert, Plymouth In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- Meeting, resigned. nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of 1, 2015, of Mary K. Topper, Esq., 223 Pine Street, Apt. 3A, Harrisburg nomination on the premises. 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Council on the TOM WOLF Arts, to serve until July 1, 2016, and until her successor is appointed Governor and qualified, vice Stephen Harmelin, Philadelphia, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of MEMBER OF THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND BOARD nomination on the premises. November 9, 2015 TOM WOLF Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated September 17, 2015, of Mary K. Topper, Esq., 223 Pine Street, Apt. 3A, November 9, 2015 Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for To the Honorable, the Senate appointment as a member of the Children's Trust Fund Board, to serve of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: for a term of three years and until her successor is appointed and quali- fied, vice Carole Gravagno, Wayne, resigned. 2015 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 1213

I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY nomination on the premises.

TOM WOLF November 9, 2015 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE STATE of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: CONSERVATION COMMISSION In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated November 9, 2015 September 17, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, #2, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Cosmetology, to serve To the Honorable, the Senate until October 14, 2017, and until his successor is appointed and quali- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: fied, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Karie Schoeneman, Pottsville, resigned. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated nomination on the premises. September 17, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, Apt. 2, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for TOM WOLF appointment as a member of the State Conservation Commission, to Governor serve until May 30, 2018, and until his successor is appointed and qualfied, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Ed- ward Kuckuck, Indiana, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. November 9, 2015

TOM WOLF To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

MEMBER OF THE STATE In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- CONSERVATION COMMISSION nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated September 17, 2015, of Brenda L. Rios, 1224 N. 3rd Street, Unit 502, Harrisburg 17102, [data missing], Fifteenth Senatorial District, for November 9, 2015 appointment as a member of the State Board of Cosmetology, to serve for a term of three years, and until her successor is appointed and quali- To the Honorable, the Senate fied, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Ann of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Catalano, Camp Hill, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nomination on the premises. nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated September 17, 2015, of Mary K. Topper, Esq., 223 Pine Street, Apt. 3A, TOM WOLF Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for Governor appointment as a member of the State Conservation Commission, to serve until May 30, 2018, and until her successor is appointed and qual- MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY ified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice MaryAnn Warren, New Milford, whose term expired. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of November 9, 2015 nomination on the premises. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: TOM WOLF Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated CONTROLLER, BUCKS COUNTY September 3, 2015, of Mary K. Topper, Esq., 223 Pine Street, Apart- ment 3A, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Cosmetol- November 9, 2015 ogy, to serve for a term of three years and until her successor is ap- pointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that pe- To the Honorable, the Senate riod, vice Angelina Morgan, Exeter, whose term expired. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July TOM WOLF 21, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, #2, Harrisburg Governor 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as Controller, Bucks County, to serve until the first Monday of January MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD 2018, vice Raymond McHugh, Feasterville, resigned. OF CRANE OPERATORS I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. November 9, 2015 TOM WOLF Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 1214 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE NOVEMBER 17,

In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated period, vice Joan Tarloff, Collegeville, deceased. September 3, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado (Public Member), 133 State I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of Street, #2, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial nomination on the premises. District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Crane Op- erators, to serve until December 8, 2018, and until his successor is ap- TOM WOLF pointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that pe- Governor riod, vice Jason Giurintano, Camp Hill, whose term expired. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES nomination on the premises. OF EBENSBURG CENTER TOM WOLF Governor November 9, 2015

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: November 9, 2015 In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated To the Honorable, the Senate September 17, 2015, of Mary K. Topper, Esq., 223 Pine Street, Apt. 3A, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Ebensburg Cen- In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- ter, to serve until January 16, 2019, and until her successor is appointed nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated and qualified, vice Rose Planinsek, Ligonier, resigned. September 17, 2015, of Mary K. Topper, Esq., 223 Pine Street, Apart- I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of ment 3A, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial nomination on the premises. District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Dentistry, to serve until October 6, 2020, and until her successor is appointed and TOM WOLF qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Dallas Governor Stoy, Lewisberry, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF EBENSBURG CENTER TOM WOLF Governor November 9, 2015 MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: November 9, 2015 In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- To the Honorable, the Senate nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: September 17, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, Apt. 2, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for In accordance with the power and authority invested in me as Gov- appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Ebensburg Cen- ernor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated ter, to serve until January 20, 2021, and until his successor is appointed September 17, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, Apt. 2, and qualified, vice Marcelle Cooney, Cresson, resigned. Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of appointment as a member of the State Board of Dentistry, to serve for nomination on the premises. a term of six years, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Edmund Effort, TOM WOLF Pittsburgh, whose term expired. Governor I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF EBENSBURG CENTER TOM WOLF Governor November 9, 2015 MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DRUG, To the Honorable, the Senate DEVICE AND COSMETIC BOARD of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority invested in me as Gov- November 9, 2015 ernor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated September 17, 2015, of Brenda L. Rios, 1224 N. 3rd Street, Unit 502, To the Honorable, the Senate Harrisburg 17102, [data missing], Fifteenth Senatorial District, for of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Ebensburg Cen- ter, to serve until January 21, 2021, and until her successor is appointed In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- and qualified, vice Dixie Henry, Mount Union, resigned. nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of September 17, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, Apt. 2, nomination on the premises. Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cos- TOM WOLF metic Board, to serve until October 15, 2016, and until his successor is Governor 2015 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 1215

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS In accordance with the power and authority invested in me as Gov- OF THE PENNSYLVANIA ECONOMIC ernor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated September 17, 2015, of Brenda L. Rios, 1224 N. 3rd Street, Unit 502, DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY Harrisburg 17102, [data missing], Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Hamburg Center, November 9, 2015 to serve until January 21, 2021, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joanne Reckley, Temple, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: nomination on the premises. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July TOM WOLF 27, 2015, of Mary K. Topper, Esq., 223 Pine Street, Apartment 3A, Governor Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as member of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania MEMBER OF THE STATE HARNESS Economic Development Financing Authority, to serve until September RACING COMMISSION 25, 2016, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Robert Kane, Indiana, resigned. November 9, 2015 I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. To the Honorable, the Senate TOM WOLF of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA 10, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, #2, Harrisburg ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Harness Racing Commission, to serve for a November 9, 2015 term of three years, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice C. Edward Rogers, Mechanicsburg, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: nomination on the premises. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- TOM WOLF nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated Governor September 17, 2015, of Brenda L. Rios, 1224 N. 3rd Street, Unit 502, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Energy Development MEMBER OF THE HEALTH POLICY BOARD Authority, to serve for a term of four years, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Robert Sanders, Philadelphia, resigned. November 9, 2015 I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of To the Honorable, the Senate nomination on the premises. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: TOM WOLF Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated September 17, 2015, of Brenda L. Rios, 1224 N. 3rd Street, Unit 502, MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION appointment as a member of the Health Policy Board, to serve for a term of three years, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, November 9, 2015 vice C. Michael Blackwood, Mars, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of To the Honorable, the Senate nomination on the premises. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: TOM WOLF In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- Governor nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July 10, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, #2, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment MEMBER OF THE HEALTH POLICY BOARD as a member of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, (District 6), to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed November 9, 2015 and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Robert Bachman, Denver, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: nomination on the premises. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated TOM WOLF September 17, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, Apt. 2, Governor Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Health Policy Board, to serve for a MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES term of three years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, OF HAMBURG CENTER vice Cecelia Dougherty, Philadelphia, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of November 9, 2015 nomination on the premises. To the Honorable, the Senate TOM WOLF of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Governor 1216 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE NOVEMBER 17,

MEMBER OF THE HEALTH POLICY BOARD In accordance with the power and authority invested in me as Gov- ernor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated November 9, 2015 September 17, 2015, of Brenda L. Rios, 1224 N. 3rd Street, Unit 502, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for To the Honorable, the Senate appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Kutztown Uni- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: versity of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve for a term of six years, and until her successor is appointed and In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- qualified, vice Richard Orwig, Wyomissing, resigned. nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of September 17, 2015, of Mary K. Topper, Esq., 223 Pine Street, Apt. 3A, nomination on the premises. Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Health Policy Board, to serve for a TOM WOLF term of three years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, Governor vice Anne Henry, Harrisburg, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS TOM WOLF Governor November 9, 2015

MEMBER OF THE INDUSTRIAL BOARD To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: November 9, 2015 In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- To the Honorable, the Senate nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: September 3, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, #2, Har- risburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for ap- In accordance with the power and authority invested in me as Gov- pointment as a member of the State Board of Landscape Architects, to ernor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated serve for a term of three years and until his successor is appointed and September 17, 2015, of Brenda L. Rios, 1224 N. 3rd Street, Unit 502, qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Dan- Harrisburg 17102, [data missing], Fifteenth Senatorial District, for iel DiMucci, West Chester, whose term expired. appointment as a member of the Industrial Board, to serve until the third I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of Tuesday of January 2019, and until her successor is appointed and qual- nomination on the premises. ified, vice Bony Dawood, Mechanicsburg, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of TOM WOLF nomination on the premises. Governor TOM WOLF Governor MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, YORK COUNTY November 9, 2015

November 9, 2015 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

To the Honorable, the Senate In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July 1, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, #2, Harrisburg In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated July as a member of the State Board of Massage Therapy, to serve until 10, 2015, of Mary K. Topper, Esq., 223 Pine Street, Apartment 3A, October 9, 2019, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Tammy Gillette, appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, York County, to serve Blooming Grove, whose term expired. until the first Monday of January 2016, and until her successor is ap- I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of pointed and qualified, vice The Honorable Sheryl Ann Dorney, York, nomination on the premises. resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of TOM WOLF nomination on the premises. Governor TOM WOLF Governor MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF November 9, 2015 THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION To the Honorable, the Senate November 9, 2015 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- To the Honorable, the Senate nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 1, 2015, of Mary K. Topper, 223 Pine Street, Apt. 3A, Harrisburg 2015 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 1217

17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of as a member of the State Board of Massage Therapy, to serve until nomination on the premises. October 9, 2019, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Thomas Kramer, TOM WOLF Lancaster, whose term expired. Governor I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS TOM WOLF OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS Governor November 9, 2015 MEMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS' To the Honorable, the Senate EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMISSION of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: November 9, 2015 In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated To the Honorable, the Senate September 17, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, #2, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Nursing In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- Home Administrators, to serve for a term of four years, and until his nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months September 17, 2015, of Brenda L. Rios, 1224 N. 3rd Street, Unit 502, beyond that period, vice Richard Bruno, Bellefonte, resigned. Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of appointment as a member of the Municipal Police Officers' Education nomination on the premises. and Training Commission, to serve for a term of three years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Ray Morrow, Pittsburgh, TOM WOLF resigned. Governor I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS TOM WOLF Governor November 9, 2015 MEMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS' To the Honorable, the Senate EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMISSION of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- November 9, 2015 nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July 10, 2015, of Mary K. Topper, Esq., 223 Pine Street, Apartment 3A, To the Honorable, the Senate Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: appointment as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, to serve for a term of four years and until her In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July beyond that period, vice Robert Etchells, State College, whose term 10, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, #2, Harrisburg expired. 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of as a member of the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training nomination on the premises. Commission, to serve until October 16, 2015 [sic], and until his succes- sor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond TOM WOLF that period, vice Barbara Butcher, Mansfield, resigned. Governor I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL TOM WOLF THERAPY EDUCATION AND LICENSURE Governor November 9, 2015 JUDGE, PHILADELPHIA MUNICIPAL COURT To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: November 9, 2015 In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated To the Honorable, the Senate September 17, 2015, of Mary K. Topper, Esq., 223 Pine Street, Apt. 3A, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Occupational Therapy In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- Education and Licensure, to serve for a term of three years, and until nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Richard Turner, Mercer, 10, 2015, of Mary K. Topper, Esq., 223 Pine Street, Apartment 3A, resigned. Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of appointment as Judge, Philadelphia Municipal Court, Philadelphia nomination on the premises. County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2016, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice The Honorable Joseph Wa- TOM WOLF ters, Philadelphia, resigned. 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MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF OPTOMETRY In accordance with the power and authority invested in me as Gov- ernor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated November 9, 2015 September 17, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, Apt. 2, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for To the Honorable, the Senate appointment as a member of the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Bur- In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- ton Mark, Thornton, whose term expired. nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of September 3, 2015, of Mary K. Topper, Esq., 223 Pine Street, Apt. 3A, nomination on the premises. Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Optometry, to serve TOM WOLF until March 20, 2017, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, Governor but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Lawrence Sylvester, Chambersburg, resigned. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE TOM WOLF November 9, 2015 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF OPTOMETRY of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

November 9, 2015 In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated To the Honorable, the Senate September 17, 2015, of Brenda L. Rios, 1224 North 3rd Street, Unit of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 502, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Osteopathic Medi- In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- cine, to serve until March 11, 2018, and until her successor is appointed nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice September 17, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, #2, Ian Rosenberg, Pittsburgh, deceased. Harrisburg 17101, [data missing], Fifteenth Senatorial District, for I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of appointment as a member of the State Board of Optometry, to serve nomination on the premises. until November 14, 2015, and until his successor is appointed and quali- fied, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Lisa TOM WOLF Hegedus, Jeannette, resigned. Governor I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY TOM WOLF Governor November 9, 2015

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD To the Honorable, the Senate OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: November 9, 2015 In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated To the Honorable, the Senate September 17, 2015, of Brenda L. Rios, 1224 North 3rd Street, Unit of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 502, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Pharmacy, to serve In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- until June 11, 2018, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Craig September 17, 2015, of Mary K. Topper, Esq., 223 Pine Street, Apt. 3A, DeFranco, Roseto, resigned. Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of appointment as a member of the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, nomination on the premises. to serve for a term of four years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Rohit TOM WOLF Agrawal, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. Governor I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY TOM WOLF Governor November 9, 2015 MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: November 9, 2015 In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- To the Honorable, the Senate nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 1, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, #2, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment 2015 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 1219 as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, to serve until I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of October 2, 2019, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but nomination on the premises. not longer than six months beyond that period, vice David Kozich, Mountain Top, whose term expired. TOM WOLF I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of Governor nomination on the premises. MEMBER OF THE STATE REGISTRATION BOARD TOM WOLF Governor FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, LAND SURVEYORS AND GEOLOGISTS MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY November 9, 2015

November 9, 2015 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- 10, 2015, of Mary K. Topper, Esq., 223 Pine Street, Apartment 3A, nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for 1, 2015, of Brenda L. Rios, 1224 N. 3rd Street, Unit 502, Harrisburg appointment as member of the State Registration Board for Professional 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, to serve for a term of six as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, to serve until years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer October 2, 2019, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but than six months beyond that period, vice Joseph Mackey, Mount Bethel, not longer than six months beyond that period, vice John Noone, Exton, resigned. whose term expired. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. nomination on the premises. TOM WOLF TOM WOLF Governor Governor MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF PODIATRY WORKERS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, AND PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS November 9, 2015 November 9, 2015 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July 10, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, #2, Harrisburg In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July as a member of the State Board of Podiatry, to serve for a term of four 10, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, #2, Harrisburg years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment than six months beyond that period, vice Barbara Wiggin, as a member of the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Fam- Mechanicsburg, whose term expired. ily Therapists, and Professional Counselors, to serve for a term of four I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer nomination on the premises. than six months beyond that period, vice Renee Cardone, Collegeville, whose term expired. TOM WOLF I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of Governor nomination on the premises. TOM WOLF MEMBER OF THE STATE REGISTRATION BOARD FOR Governor PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, LAND SURVEYORS AND GEOLOGISTS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CENTER November 9, 2015 November 9, 2015 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated 10, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, #2, Harrisburg September 17, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, Apt. 2, 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for as a member of the State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of South Mountain Land Surveyors and Geologists, to serve for a term of six years and Restoration Center, to serve until January 21, 2019, and until his succes- until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six sor is appointed and qualified, vice William Shank, Chambersburg, months beyond that period, vice Earnest Long, Gettysburg, resigned. resigned. 1220 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE NOVEMBER 17,

I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of MEMBER OF THE [data missing] BOARD OF VEHICLE nomination on the premises. MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS TOM WOLF November 9, 2015 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July November 9, 2015 10, 2015, of Mary K. Topper, Esq., 223 Pine Street, Apartment 3A, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for To the Honorable, the Senate appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Dealer [sic] and Salespersons, to serve until October 1, 2016, and until In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July beyond that period, vice John Hickey, Mechanicsburg, resigned. 31, 2015, of Brenda L. Rios, 1224 N. Third Street, Unit 502, Harrisburg I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment nomination on the premises. as member of the State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pa- thology and Audiology, to serve for a term of three years and until her TOM WOLF successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months Governor beyond that period, vice James Shafer, York, whose term expired. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE nomination on the premises. WESTERN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS TOM WOLF November 9, 2015 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated November 9, 2015 September 17, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, #2, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for To the Honorable, the Senate appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Western of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Youth Development Centers, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2021, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joseph In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- Fragle, Sharon, resigned. nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of 10, 2015, of Jacob M. Maldonado, 133 State Street, #2, Harrisburg nomination on the premises. 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and TOM WOLF Salespersons, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is Governor appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Frank Snyder, Reynoldsville, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. WESTERN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS

TOM WOLF November 9, 2015 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated September 17, 2015, of Mary K. Topper, Esq., 223 Pine Street, Apart- November 9, 2015 ment 3A, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of the To the Honorable, the Senate Western Youth Development Centers, to serve until the third Tuesday of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of January 2017, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Thomas Fee, New Castle, resigned. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated nomination on the premises. August 31, 2015, of Brenda L. Rios, 1224 N. 3rd Street, Unit 502, Har- risburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for ap- TOM WOLF pointment as member of the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Governor Dealers and Salespersons, to serve until October 17, 2015, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE beyond that period, vice Glenn Martin, Harrisburg, resigned. WESTERN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. November 9, 2015 TOM WOLF To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 2015 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 1221

In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated June York, Magisterial District 19-1-02, to serve until the first Monday of 18, 2015, of Brenda L. Rios, 1224 N. Third Street, Unit 502, Harrisburg January 2016, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment The Honorable Richard Martin, York, resigned. as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Western Youth Develop- I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of ment Centers, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2021, and until nomination on the premises. her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Loretta Hogans, New Castle, resigned. TOM WOLF I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of Governor nomination on the premises. NOMINATIONS RETURNED TO THE GOVERNOR TOM WOLF Governor Senator ALLOWAY. Mr. President, I request that the nomi- MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES nations just read by the Clerk be returned to His Excellency, the OF WHITE HAVEN CENTER Governor. A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined November 9, 2015 in the affirmative. The PRESIDENT. The nominations will be returned to the To the Honorable, the Senate Governor. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: UNFINISHED BUSINESS In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- BILLS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEES nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July 10, 2015, of Brenda L. Rios, 1224 N. 3rd Street, Unit 502, Harrisburg Senator BROOKS, from the Committee on Aging and Youth, 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of White Haven Center, to serve reported the following bills: until the third Tuesday of January 2023, and until her successor is ap- pointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that pe- HB 477 (Pr. No. 2543) (Amended) riod, vice Louise Powell, Clarks Summit, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of An Act providing for activities and experiences for children in out- nomination on the premises. of-home placements. TOM WOLF Governor HB 1329 (Pr. No. 1883)

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES An Act requiring certain hospitals to allow patients an opportunity OF WHITE HAVEN CENTER to designate caregivers in patients' medical records and imposing duties on hospitals. November 9, 2015 HB 1603 (Pr. No. 2544) (Amended) To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylva- nia Consolidated Statutes, in uniform interstate family support, making In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- extensive revisions to general provisions, jurisdiction, civil provisions nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July of general application, establishment of support order, direct enforce- 10, 2015, of Mary K. Topper, Esq., 223 Pine Street, Apartment 3A, ment of order of another state without registration, enforcement and Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for modification of support order after registration, determination of parent- appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of White Haven age, interstate rendition and miscellaneous provisions; and providing for Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2021, and until her support proceeding under convention. successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Donald Karpowich, Freeland, resigned. Senator BROWNE, from the Committee on Appropriations, I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of reported the following bills: nomination on the premises.

TOM WOLF SB 912 (Pr. No. 1415) (Amended) (Rereported) Governor A Supplement to the act of April 1, 1863 (P.L.213, No.227), enti- MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE tled "An act to accept the grant of Public Lands, by the United States, to the several states, for the endowment of Agricultural Colleges," mak- ing appropriations for carrying the same into effect; providing for a November 9, 2015 basis for payments of such appropriations, for a method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure; To the Honorable, the Senate and making an appropriation from a restricted account within the Agri- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: cultural College Land Scrip Fund.

In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- SB 913 (Pr. No. 1416) (Amended) (Rereported) nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July 10, 2015, of Mary K. Topper, Esq., 223 Pine Street, Apartment 3A, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for An Act making appropriations to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. 1222 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE NOVEMBER 17,

SB 914 (Pr. No. 1417) (Amended) (Rereported) Heidelberg, Berks County, or its assigns, a permanent sanitary sewer easement and a temporary construction easement situate in South Hei- A Supplement to the act of November 30, 1965 (P.L.843, No.355), delberg Township, Berks County. entitled "An act providing for the establishment and operation of Tem- ple University as an instrumentality of the Commonwealth to serve as SB 1052 (Pr. No. 1389) a State-related university in the higher education system of the Com- monwealth; providing for change of name; providing for the composi- An Act amending Title 25 (Elections) of the Pennsylvania Consoli- tion of the board of trustees; terms of trustees, and the power and duties dated Statutes, in uniform military and overseas voters, further provid- of such trustees; providing for preference to Pennsylvania residents in ing for definitions, for duties and responsibilities of secretary and for tuition; providing for public support and capital improvements; autho- registering to vote. rizing appropriations in amounts to be fixed annually by the General Assembly; providing for the auditing of accounts of expenditures from said appropriations; authorizing the issuance of bonds exempt from SB 1054 (Pr. No. 1391) taxation within the Commonwealth; requiring the President to make an annual report of the operations of Temple University," making an ap- An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the propriation for carrying the same into effect; providing for a basis for approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to ACMIII, LP, certain payments of such appropriation; and providing a method of accounting lands of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania situate in Derry Township, for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure. Westmoreland County.

SB 915 (Pr. No. 1418) (Amended) (Rereported) SB 1068 (Pr. No. 1405)

A Supplement to the act of July 28, 1966 (3rd Sp.Sess., P.L.87, An Act authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain No.3), known as the University of Pittsburgh--Commonwealth Act, lands owned by the City of Lancaster, Lancaster County, in exchange making appropriations for carrying the same into effect; and providing for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on other lands owned by the for a basis for payments of such appropriations, for a method of ac- City of Lancaster, Lancaster County, and other consideration. counting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure. RESOLUTIONS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE SB 916 (Pr. No. 1419) (Amended) (Rereported) Senator FOLMER, from the Committee on State Government, A Supplement to the act of July 7, 1972 (P.L.743, No.176), known reported the following resolutions: as the Lincoln University-Commonwealth Act, making an appropriation for carrying the same into effect; providing for a basis for payments of the appropriation; and providing a method of accounting for the funds SR 215 (Pr. No. 1345) appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure. A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to Senator SCAVELLO, from the Committee on Game and Fish- complete a comprehensive review and study of the best practices used by private businesses and other public entities in the leasing, acquisition eries, reported the following bills: and management of office, warehouse and other types of space and to issue a report. SB 1065 (Pr. No. 1393) SR 238 (Pr. No. 1395) An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consoli- dated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for hunting A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to on Sunday prohibited. conduct a study regarding the use of unmanned drones by State and local agencies, including law enforcement agencies. HB 698 (Pr. No. 2458) The PRESIDENT. The resolutions will be placed on the Cal- An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consoli- endar. dated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods; and, in special licenses and permits, further pro- SENATE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED viding for permits for individuals with disabilities. Senators WHITE, SABATINA, TEPLITZ, RAFFERTY, Senator FOLMER, from the Committee on State Government, GREENLEAF, YAW, HUTCHINSON, FONTANA, FARNESE, reported the following bills: VULAKOVICH, AUMENT and HUGHES, by unanimous con- sent, offered Senate Resolution No. 241, entitled: SB 952 (Pr. No. 1176) A Resolution recognizing January 24, 2016, as "Drugs Kill Dreams An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the Day" in Pennsylvania and encouraging Pennsylvanians to participate in approval of the Governor, to grant and convey a certain tract of land drug prevention education activities throughout the year to demonstrate and improvements thereon in Lower Oxford Township, Chester County. their strong commitment to stopping drug and alcohol addiction and abuse before it begins. SB 1022 (Pr. No. 1306) On the question, Will the Senate adopt the resolution? An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Human Services and the Governor, to The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from grant and convey to the Municipal Authority of the Township of South Indiana, Senator White. 2015 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 1223

Senator WHITE. Mr. President, I rise today to introduce a It occurs most often during childbirth, but also following inju- resolution that designates January 24, 2016, as "Drugs Kill ries or viral diseases. Also known as Erb's palsy, these injuries Dreams Day" in Pennsylvania. Drugs Kill Dreams is one of a affect approximately 2 to 5 per 1,000 births in the United States, number of programs throughout the State that partners with and in most cases they are largely preventable. Pregnant women schools, churches, and other community organizations to share showing any or all of the documented risk factors associated with educational materials and prevention messages to our young shoulder dislocation and brachial plexus birth injury should and people. Drugs Kill Dreams effectively and successfully promotes must be carefully monitored before and during delivery. The drug and alcohol prevention awareness in schools and communi- education on and proper use of recommended technical maneu- ties throughout western Pennsylvania, with the strong belief that vers by doctors and nurses can prevent and greatly reduce the if we can increase prevention, we will decrease addiction and severity of these injuries. Sufferers of Erb's palsy experience crime. muscle, joint, and ligament pain, weakness, atrophy, and numb- This fine organization, which serves as a model for many ness in the arms, as well as potential difficulty breathing and similar community-based prevention programs across the Com- speaking. If left untreated, children can have developmental monwealth, was established in 1994 by a friend of mine, problems, but even in the most optimistic of circumstances, these Armstrong County District Judge J. Gary DeComo. In 2000, it injuries remain lifelong afflictions. was renamed Drugs Kills Dreams, following a fourth-grade The greatest risk to a family dealing with a brachial plexus poster contest. Judge DeComo's interest in drug prevention stems injury is delayed diagnosis and lack of access to information. from his experience as a district judge and the realization that Early intervention by specialized physicians and experienced major drug addiction begins at a very early age. With that at the therapists is essential for optimum functional improvement and forefront of its efforts, the goal of Drugs Kill Dreams is to stop evaluation for the most current and groundbreaking treatment drug addiction and abuse before it begins, and to encourage options. In many cases, these children and adults can regain young people to live healthy, respectful, and responsible lives. function of their arms and reduce pain to various degrees. How- Mr. President, in designating January 24, 2016, as Drugs Kill ever, when the brachial plexus does not heal on its own, nerve Dreams Day in Pennsylvania, we can help raise awareness of the grafting surgery is required. At esteemed institutions like need for effective prevention programs in our schools and our Shriners Hospitals for Children in Philadelphia, world-renowned communities, and I ask my colleagues for an affirmative vote. I Pennsylvania surgeons, such as Dr. Scott Kozin, are able to thank you very much for your consideration, Mr. President. greatly improve the lives of these patients. The PRESIDENT. Thank you, Senator White, for a very im- Mr. President, today I offer this resolution designating the portant and lifesaving theme. week of October 18 through 24, 2015, as "Brachial Plexus Injury Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania in an effort to educate more And the question recurring, people and improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. At this Will the Senate adopt the resolution? time, I ask all of my colleagues for an affirmative vote on this A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined resolution. in the affirmative. Thank you, Mr. President.

Senators TARTAGLIONE, GREENLEAF, TEPLITZ, And the question recurring, McGARRIGLE, DINNIMAN, SABATINA, FONTANA, Will the Senate adopt the resolution? S C AV E L LO , R A F F E RT Y, P I LE G G I , C O S TA , A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined VULAKOVICH, SCHWANK, FARNESE, BAKER and in the affirmative. AUMENT, by unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 242, entitled: Senators WILEY, BREWSTER, GREENLEAF, EICHELBERGER, KITCHEN, SABATINA, TEPLITZ, A Resolution designating the week of October 18 through 24, 2015, FARNESE, BROWNE, BAKER, BARTOLOTTA, RAFFERTY, as "Brachial Plexus Injury Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. SCHWANK, DINNIMAN, SCAVELLO, YUDICHAK, FONTANA, FOLMER, COSTA and AUMENT, by unanimous On the question, consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 243, entitled: Will the Senate adopt the resolution? A Resolution designating the month of November 2015 as "Epi- The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman lepsy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. from Philadelphia, Senator Tartaglione. Senator TARTAGLIONE. Mr. President, today I bring atten- On the question, tion, as I do to very serious and yet largely unknown injuries, to Will the Senate adopt the resolution? the network of nerves in the neck called the brachial plexus. These nerves control the muscles of the shoulders, arm, elbow, The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from wrist, hand, and fingers. These injuries result in the stretching or Erie, Senator Wiley. partial to full tearing of the brachial plexus and can result in a Senator WILEY. Mr. President, there are more than 200,000 range of paralysis of both arms. Many Pennsylvania families, people in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and millions of primarily those with young children, suffer in silence from this Americans of all ages, who are affected by the chronic brain unrecognized condition. condition known as epilepsy. Epilepsy is one of the world's old- est known medical conditions and is characterized by recurring 1224 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE NOVEMBER 17, seizures that are physical reactions to sudden, brief, and exces- Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Evan Klatt by sive electrical charges in brain cells. It is also one of the most Senator Stefano. misunderstood disorders, often leading to fear, discrimination, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Robert A. and isolation. Approximately 200,000 new cases of epilepsy are Mercer and to Louis Quattrocchi by Senator Tomlinson. diagnosed each year, most often in young children or senior citi- Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Steven D. zens. Lubart, Nathan Engel, R. J. Harris and to the members and One in three people with epilepsy must endure uncontrollable coaches of Camp Hill High School Boys' Cross Country Team seizures because no available treatments work for them. This by Senator Vance. mere fact is one of the largest, if not the largest, reasons that I am Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Rosemary a huge proponent of the medicinal use of cannabis here in the Pavelko by Senator Wozniak. Commonwealth. Young people are seeing a dramatic reduction Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Dr. Mark in seizures upon use, many experiencing only a few seizures DiRocco by Senator Yaw. each day compared to hundreds prior. That, Mr. President, is Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Marie reason enough for me. Chaump by Senator Yudichak. By raising awareness and helping people understand epilepsy, fear and misunderstanding can be reduced and the lives of mil- BILLS ON FIRST CONSIDERATION lions who are affected by the condition, as well as those who Senator TARTAGLIONE. Mr. President, I move that the care for them, can be much improved. In addition, encouraging Senate do now proceed to consideration of all bills reported from the support of epilepsy research programs can help make the committees for the first time at today's Session. future of those with epilepsy much brighter. The motion was agreed to by voice vote. So I ask, Mr. President, that my colleagues join me in sup- The bills were as follows: porting this resolution recognizing November 2015 as "Epilepsy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Thank you. SB 891, SB 917, SB 936, SB 952, SB 986, SB 1022, SB 1052, SB 1054, SB 1065, SB 1068, HB 477, HB 698, HB 1170, And the question recurring, HB 1195, HB 1201, HB 1329, HB 1341 and HB 1603. Will the Senate adopt the resolution? A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined And said bills having been considered for the first time, in the affirmative. Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for second consider- CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS ation. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following resolu- ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SECRETARY tions, which were read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: The following announcements were read by the Secretary of Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Cochranton the Senate: Junior-Senior High School Marching Band by Senator Brooks. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Marion Iva SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA Redline by Senator Browne. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. COMMITTEE MEETINGS William Grube by Senators Browne, Boscola and Scavello. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the Leslie Howard family by Senator Browne and others. 9:30 A.M. FINANCE (to consider Senate Bill No. Room 461 Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the members 1071; and House Bills No. 406 and 414) Main Capitol and coaches of Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy Girls' Cross 10:00 A.M. BANKING AND INSURANCE (public Hrg. Rm. 1 Country Team by Senator Corman. hearing on Senate Bill No. 842) North Off. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Jim Angelucci and to the members and coaches of Downingtown High School 10:00 A.M. VETERANS AFFAIRS AND Room 461 West Boys' Cross Country Team by Senator Dinniman. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Main Capitol (to consider Senate Bills No. 1013, 1047 Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Alethea and 1067; and House Bills No. 49 and Winifred Lenker by Senator Folmer. 602) Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Jean O'Malley and to Michael Cheberenchick by Senator Fontana. 1:00 P.M. SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON SENATE Hrg. Rm. 1 ADDRESS (public hearing to receive North Off. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. testimony from Bruce Beemer, 1st Gary Sinnott, Brennen Wolf and to Garrett Wolf by Senator Deputy Attorney General, James Gordner. Donahue, Executive Deputy Attorney Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. General, Robert Mulle, Executive Deputy Attorney General and Lawrence Cherba, Donald Long, Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Sunseri, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Executive Deputy Attorney General) Mahle, Helen Sankey and to James Francis Amero II by Senator Hutchinson. Off the Floor APPROPRIATIONS (to consider Senate Rules Cmte. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Henry Eugene Bill No. 1073) Conf. Rm. Vickers by Senator McGarrigle. 2015 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 1225

Off the Floor LOCAL GOVERNMENT (to consider Rules Cmte. House Bill No. 1296) Conf. Rm.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015

9:30 A.M. VETERANS AFFAIRS AND Carson Long EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Military (public hearing on the National Guard Academy Youth Challenge Program - Senate Bill No. 56)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2015

11:00 A.M. COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC AND Holiday Inn RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Pitt/ (public hearing to consider Senate Bill No. Monroe 1024 which repeals the Pittsburgh -ville Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority, ICA, and to consider the pros and cons of this legislation and the potential impact repealing the ICA may have on the City of Pittsburgh, an Act 47 financially distressed municipality) BILLS SIGNED The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Mike Stack) in the presence of the Senate signed the following bills:

SB 609, SB 887, HB 89, HB 90 and HB 753. RECESS The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Columbia, Senator Gordner. Senator GORDNER. Mr. President, I move that the Senate do now recess until Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at 11 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, unless sooner recalled by the President pro tempore. The motion was agreed to by voice vote. The Senate recessed at 5 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.