Capitol Recap

AROUND THE ROTUNDA Volume 5 Number 412 PLS coverage of Capitol events including press conferences, bill signings, & media availabilities September 24, 2018 LEGISLATORS, GUN SAFETY GROUPS PUSH HB 2060 Contents AROUND THE ROTUNDA 1 By Mike Howells, Pennsylvania Legislative Services | September 24, 2018 COMMITTEE NEWS 6 NEW LEGISLATION 32 Gun safety advocacy group Moms Demand Action and a bipartisan group of legislators LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 36 today rallied in support of HB 2060, scheduled to be voted later in the day on the House UPCOMING MEETINGS 56 Floor. The measure would require subjects of Protection from Abuse orders to immediately relinquish their firearms. SESSION STATUS At 5:12 p.m. on Monday, HB 2060 was scheduled to be voted in late June but was postponed at the time. Marybeth September 24, 2018 the Christiansen, Pennsylvania state legislative lead for Moms Demand Action, said in the inter- Senate stands in recess vening twelve weeks 37 people in the commonwealth have been killed in domestic violence until Tuesday, September gun deaths. 25, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., unless sooner recalled by “This bill must be voted on today,” she said. “We don’t want to return here yet again, citing the President Pro Tempore. more statistics.” Christiansen emphasized HB 2060 would not have averted all 37 deaths in the time since At 5:06 p.m. on Monday, it was last scheduled for a vote, nor would it prevent all future domestic violence shootings. September 24, 2018 the However, she said, “This bill would have made a difference.” House stands adjourned until Tuesday, September “Today better be the day,” she remarked, thanking Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R- 25, 2018 at 9:30 a.m., Allegheny) for scheduling the vote. “These victims are counting on us.” unless sooner recalled by the Speaker. Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) said in June advocates were left “justifiably frustrated and even angry,” that a vote was delayed. She added however that in the interim that anger was channeled into productive outreach, and education on what the bill does and what it does not.

Rep. Quinn said the groups allied against the bill have been “very vocal and very misleading” UPCOMING SESSION DAYS in their opposition. House “This bill only applies to those who are convicted of a crime of violence against their spouse, September 25, 26 partner or children,” she said. “This bill only applies to those who have had a final PFA order October 1 (NV), 2 (NV), 9, entered against them by a judge.” 10, 15, 16, 17 November 13 She emphasized it does not apply “to any responsible gun owner.” Senate Sen. Tom Killion (R-Delaware), sponsor of companion legislation in the Senate, said it is September 25, 26 “crunch time” to move legislation before the current session concludes. October 1, 2, 3, 15, 16, 17 November 14 He credited the work of advocates over the past two years, and particularly the past summer, getting out the message on the legislation.

Rep. Dan Miller (D-Allegheny) discussed the domestic violence suffered by his mother dur- ing his youth, and the psychological scars it left on her. He called the legislation an important Provided by Pennsylvania Legislative Services step in improving how PFAs are managed in the judiciary. 240 N. 3rd St. 6th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 Rep. Miller cited recent episodes of violence in western Pennsylvania rooted in domestic 717.236.6984 phone violence, and questioned “how many times does it take” for such cases to occur before 717.236.5097 fax things are changed. www.mypls.com “Due process is important,” he said. “So are lives.” Rep. Dan Frankel (D-Allegheny), co-chair of the PA Safe Caucus and the Women’s Health Caucus, said the measure is a priority of anyone who shares the goals of those groups.

Rep. Frankel outlined the inadequacies of the current law, in which individuals have 60 days to relinquish their guns follow- ing an order. He said that defies common sense, and opposition to correcting that flaw is “mind-boggling.”

Rep. Warren Kampf (R-Chester) agreed “this is absolutely common-sense reform.” He credited the bipartisan nature of the legislation, and added he was heartened over the summer “watching Moms Demand Action in action.”

“This bill is about saving lives,” he said. “I don’t know how anyone could credibly say otherwise.”

Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Montgomery), co-chair of the PA Safe Caucus, said the caucus works on the issue of curbing gun violence, “not taking guns away from responsible people.”

Rep. Dean acknowledged that in her view the bill is not perfect, but emphasized the need to make an effort when at least one life might be saved.

“We must not let the perfect be the enemy of saving lives,” she said.

Rep. Eric Roe (R-Chester) recounted a violent spree last week in his district, in which an estranged husband shot at his ex- wife, missed, drove on to his parents’ retirement community and killed them before killing himself.

“Domestic violence is everywhere,” he said.

Rep. Fred Keller (R-Snyder) emphasized “every right has a responsibility.”

A lifetime member of the NRA and enthusiastic gun owner, Rep. Keller said not everyone behaves as responsibility as he and many others do.

“We need to show the people of the commonwealth that we’re serious about how we go about protecting life,” he said.

Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) recounted his time as a firearms prosecutor before joining the legislature and said one of the final cases he worked “was an absolute atrocity,” in which a woman, among other things, was nearly drowned in Lysol, but was not killed “because her abuser did not have access to a firearm.”

“There is no question in my mind that Moms Demand Action has moved the needle and set the tone over the past year,” he said.

Rep. Tom Murt (R-Montgomery) discussed the need to improve mental health services in conjunction with measures like HB 2060 to help families. He also credited the bipartisan fashion in which it has moved forward.

Shira Goodman, executive director of Ceasefire PA, said “this bill makes sense,” and that a vote in opposition is a vote for endangering lives.

Goodman said it has worked in other states and that delaying the vote costs lives.

“It’s not about guns, it’s not about the second amendment, it’s about ‘will we protect the people who sent you here and trusted you,’” she remarked.

Julie Bancroft, chief public affairs officer for the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Violence, said HB 2060 would reduce the number of lives lost to domestic violence.

“Today, we’re counting on members of the House,” she said.

Deb Marteslo, head of the Pennsylvania chapter of Moms Demand Action, urged legislators to “pass this lifesaving bill.”

2 Marteslo said HB 2060 was created with the input of numerous stakeholders, including gun rights representatives. She lamented the factionalization that has resulted as the bill has progressed, which has threatened its passage. She said for some it has become about “winning versus losing,” and said there needs to be only one winner, domestic abuse victims.

MARIJUANA ADVOCATES RALLY FOR DECRIMINALIZATION, LEGALIZATION By Mike Howells, Pennsylvania Legislative Services | September 24, 2018

At a Capitol rally today pro-cannabis advocates pressed for the decriminalization and legalization of the substance. Sen. Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia), Rep. Ed Gainey (D-Allegheny), and Auditor General Eugene DePasquale were among the elected officials on hand to support the move.

Les Stark, speaking on behalf of the Keystone Cannabis Coalition, reported that polling shows more than 60 percent of Pennsylvania residents support legalization of marijuana.

Stark said cannabis supporters owe Gov. Tom Wolf “a debt of gratitude” for presiding over the enactment of medical marijuana, as well as expansion of industrial hemp development. By comparison he said Wolf’s opponent in the gubernatorial election, Scott Wagner, has been clear in his opposition to lessening marijuana laws.

Stark warned that opposition is one of the reasons Wagner stands to “lose, and lose big” in November.

With eight cities in the commonwealth having already decriminalized marijuana and a ninth – Lancaster – set to vote on the issue tomorrow, “The time for change is not some time in the distant future, but now,” Stark said.

Recalling the 1933 passage of the original marijuana ban in Pennsylvania, Stark said 85 years “is long enough to know that cannabis prohibition is a colossal failure.”

He added that while a wait-and-see approach was a valid philosophy four years ago on the part of lawmakers, it is no longer.

DePasquale said marijuana legalization makes sense on many levels, including from the standpoints of criminal justice reform, combating opioid abuse, job creation, and state revenues. He estimated annual recurring revenues of $680 million were cannabis taxed and regulated.

“The idea that we are still trying to put people in jail for this is insane,” he said.

DePasquale lamented the “human toll” of the commonwealth’s marijuana laws and encouraged advocates to support legislators on both sides of the aisle who are getting in front of the issue.

Former Braddock mayor and Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor John Fetterman said that when running for Senate in 2016 he was the only such candidate in the country who endorsed legalization. He contended there are many reasons to decriminalize marijuana but chief among them said current policies are unjust to people of color.

Sen. Street advised he intends to introduce a complete decriminalization bill in the Senate, and said there is an unequal enforcement of marijuana laws that unfairly targets minorities.

He also highlighted also the commercial, manufacturing and agricultural benefits of a thriving hemp industry to the state.

Rep. Jake Wheatley (D-Allegheny) said government should have learned from its history with regard to prohibition laws.

“Sometimes you’ve got to get out of the way and let people live,” he said.

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Rep. Gainey said the criminalization of marijuana has and continues to ruin communities. He noted for every one white man, eight black men are incarcerated, despite similar drug usage rates.

Calling on his fellow lawmakers to “give us our justice back,” Rep. Gainey said funds from the taxation and regulation of cannabis could go towards areas like education funding and housing for homeless veterans.

Theresa Nightingale, reginal coordinator for the Pittsburgh NORML Women’s Alliance, recounted her experience surviving juvenile cancer and the lifelong side effects as a result of chemotherapy. She said until the passage of the medical marijuana law she was concerned over a “nightmare” scenario that her treatment would cause her to lose custody of her child.

Sen. Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery) said that Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana law is the “consensus best” in the country. He called the current prohibition on cannabis “cruel and pernicious,” and one that is “based on the shame of racism.” He outlined his vision for a well-regulated marijuana industry, with a strong vetting process but a low barrier to entry. He said the substance should be regulated no less than tobacco or alcohol, and emphasized the need for individuals to be able to grow their own cannabis.

Sen. Leach commented that marijuana “doesn’t deserve the stigma that has been placed upon it over the years.” He estimated upwards of $1.5 billion in state revenue is possible from legalization.

Olga Negrón, a member of the Bethlehem City Council, which recently voted to decriminalize cannabis, spoke about the city’s unique position of straddling two counties – Northampton and Lehigh. She explained that while the Northampton District Attorney indicated it was up to Bethlehem to set its own policies on marijuana, the Lehigh District Attorney did not agree.

Following prepared remarks, supporters visited members of the General Assembly in the Capitol.

REP. ROSEMARY BROWN RALLIES FOR A HANDS-FREE PA By Nina Lehr, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

Rep. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe) held a press conference to bring attention and gain further support for House Bill 1684, which focuses on hands-free cell phone use in Pennsylvania. She stated there are currently no laws regarding cell-phone use while driving with the exception of texting.

She noted consistent distracted cell phone use while driving is a problem in Pennsylvania and said the state is behind on its legislative efforts with limiting cell phone use while driving. She emphasized, «We have a true responsibility to make our roads as safe as possible and work diligently by passing a law that will work to change driver behaviors.» She said this bill requires that any cell phone or interactive wireless device while operating a vehicle is hands free and any driver under the age of 18 would be prohibited from any cell phone use, including hands-free. She noted the proposed fine would be $150, with $25 going to the Motor Fuel Fund and the remaining going to the Driver Distraction Education Fund. If the fine is given by a local police officer, she added, $12.50 would go to the local municipality and $12.50 would go to the Motor License Fund, with the remaining going to the Driver Distracting Education Fund. She commented 16 other states, including surrounding states, have laws regarding hands-free cell phone use.

Rep. John Taylor (R-Philadelphia) stated the House Transportation Committee is focused on safety and Rep. Brown›s bill is an important part. He remarked he «is here today to assure our leadership there is a tremendous amount of support for this» and the critics to this legislation are basically saying «we don›t want to get caught breaking the law.» He stated there are two basic principles when getting behind the wheel of a vehicle – keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road – and when someone uses a cell phone while driving they are doing neither. He reiterated this bill is the right thing to do and is asking that this bill run in the House. 4

Rep. Ed Neilson (D-Philadelphia) stated this is a bipartisan piece of legislation and he is proud to be a part of it. He said he hopes the House can address this bill quickly so people can teach their children to stay off the cell phone while driving.

Eileen Miller told the story of how her son was killed by a distracted truck driver and has been fighting for better distracted driving laws since 2010. She said she was also hit by a distracted driver when sitting in traffic and emphasized «it›s not a matter of if it›s going to happen to you but when it›s going to happen to you.» She said this bill is not perfect but it›s a start in the right direction and hands-free does not equal risk-free because people are still distracted even when using hands-free devices. Jody Bales also told the story of losing her daughter to distracted driving and stated this bill is long overdue.

Joey Eddins, President of Hands-Free America, stated she was an EMT for over 20 years and has watched the increase of crashes continue to rise. She said she was struck by a distracted driver while in the car with her daughter, shattering her ankle, causing life-long nerve damage and seriously altering her way of life. She noted on average nine families per day will lose a loved one due to a distracted driver and this bill needs to pass so “we can start the process of saving lives.”

PENNSYLVANIA PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION URGES GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PASS SB 554 By Jessica Richardson, Pennsylvania Legislative Services | September 24, 2018

The Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA) held a press conference in the Main Rotunda to advocate for victims of human trafficking by urging the General Assembly to pass SB 554.

PPA Executive Director Ann Marie Frakes explained PPA is here to highlight an ugly but important fact. She said every day people are being bought and sold to be used for sex, labor, and more in the modern day slave trade. Frakes stated force, fraud, or coercion to make someone do something against their will is called human trafficking. It is often described as a crime that is hidden in plain site because victims may interact with others in the community but are unlikely to self-identify, Frakes added.

Frakes continued that the United States Department of State estimates that human trafficking is a $150 billion industry. There were 8,759 cases of human trafficking reported in the United States in 2017 and of those 199 cases were from Pennsylvania, Frakes said. She noted there were a total of 562 calls from Pennsylvania placed to the National Human Trafficking Hotline in 2017, which is the 12th highest call volume of any state. Frakes commented PPA urges the General Assembly to pass Safe Harbor legislation as it provides safe harbor for sexually exploited children under 18 and funds victim services.

Frakes thanked PPA’s community partners: Pennsylvania Office of Victim Advocate, Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, and Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Sen. Stewart Greenleaf (R-Montgomery) commented when children of human trafficking are being dealt with by police they do not look too sympathetic. He said the laws say children cannot consent to sexual activity and certainly not selling their bodies, but victims are treated as the perpetrator.

“It is not a choice of life,” Sen. Greenleaf said.

He explained predators are out there trolling and looking for children. Sen. Greenleaf noted two out of three runaways end up being trafficked. Last session the legislature increased penalties for these offenses significantly, and now it is time to change the attitude toward the child, Sen. Greenleaf said. He noted SB 554 passed the Senate unanimously in April 2017.

“Thirty-four other states have enacted the Safe Harbor law and it is about time Pennsylvania passes it,” Sen. Greenleaf said.

PPA President Nicole P. Quinlan added that according to the American Psychological Association, psychologists can 5 and must address human trafficking in all capacities. PPA has worked on several initiatives to support victims of human trafficking, Quinlan said. She explained PPA in partnership with the YWCA is filling a gap for mandarin speaking victims of human trafficking by creating a card police can carry around with yes or no questions. Quinlan noted PPA is also raising awareness of the hotline thorough multilingual fliers. PPA also hopes to partner with the hospitality industry to help more people have a listening ear.

Quinlan added PPA joined with the Pennsylvania Alliance Against Trafficking in Humans (PAATH) to provide mental health services to victims of human trafficking.

Sharin Kim, CEO Susquehanna Valley Community Mental Health Services, emphasized that children who have been trafficked are victims not criminals. She explained that while Pennsylvania recognizes those under 18 involved in commercial sex as victims of trafficking, SB 554 would go further and grant full immunity to child victims. Kim commented victims should be immune from arrest because criminalizing them will traumatize them again.

Rhonda Hendrickson, Vice President of Programs for YWCA of Greater Harrisburg, explained PAATH 15 brings together four human trafficking task forces and other agencies within a 12-county area of the Route 15 corridor. YWCA founded the first comprehensive federally funded human trafficking services program in Pennsylvania, Hendrickson said.

Hendrickson continued that PAATH provides outreach and protective services and with its partners covers 8,540 square miles of territory for the purpose of identifying victims of human trafficking. Hendrickson noted human trafficking exists and she still has to tell people that. Human trafficking preys on the most vulnerable and hundreds of thousands of children are forced into commercial sex work every year in the United States, she added. She advocated for the passage of SB 554.

“I do believe we will see this law being passed and hopefully move forward tomorrow,” Frakes said.

COMMITTEE NEWS Comprehensive coverage of House & Senate public hearings & voting meetings House Appropriations Committee 9/24/18, 2:00 p.m., Room 140 Main Capitol By Matt Hess, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider HB 2473 Godshall, Robert - (PN 3813) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally), in taxicabs and limousines in first class cities (Philadelphia), establishing a Taxicab Medallion Account and Limousine Account within the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund, which shall be kept separate and not commingled; and further providing for budget and assessments and for funds. For fiscal year 2018 and thereafter, annual assessments issued by the authority to limousine owners shall not exceed one percent of the annual gross revenue of a limousine owner generated within a city of the first class or an airport located, in whole or in part, within a city of the first class for the provisioning of limousine service. Assessments may only be made upon the rates collected for the provisioning of limousine service within a city of the first class or an airport located, in whole or in part, within a city of the first class and may not include tips or tolls. Assessments may be payable to the authority in a lump sum or on a quarterly basis. Money deposited in the Taxicab Medallion Account is appropriated for the purposes specified under this chapter only as it relates to the regulation of taxicab medallions and shall not be used for the regulation of limousines or transportation network companies; money deposited in the Limousine Account is appropriated for the purposes specified under this chapter only as it relates to the regulation of limousines and shall not be used for the regulation of taxicab medallions or transportation network companies. Expenses incurred by the authority for the regulation of taxicab medallions and limousines that are not exclusively related to either taxicab medallions or limousines shall be allocated to the Taxicab Medallion Account and the Limousine Account based upon the proportion to which the gross operating revenue of taxicab medallions and the applicable gross operating revenue of limousines bear to the total gross operating revenues for the fiscal year; if the relative share cannot be determined, the expenses shall be shared equally between the accounts. The authority shall have at least one annual examination of its

6 books, accounts and records related to each of the funds by an independent third party certified public accountant and the Department of the Auditor General shall investigate and audit the authority›s use of the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund and the assessment formulas, processes and procedures imposed by the authority for fiscal years ending June 30, 2015, June 30, 2016, and June 30, 2017. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 3650, 3777) - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09029 by Saylor, clarifies that separate accounts are necessary for limousine and taxicab regulations and the General Assembly shall appropriate funds to the restricted accounts. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

House Commerce Committee 9/24/18, 12:00 p.m., Room 60 East Wing By Jeff Cox, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider bills.

HB 32 Thomas, Curtis - (PN 39) Amends The Administrative Code to provide for the powers and duties of the Cybersecurity Innovation and Excellence Commission, tasked with establishing a framework and statewide system of protocols to coordinate the activities, outcomes and informative references of the information technology offices and bureaus across all Commonwealth offices and agencies. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) commented that recently there was recently an issue at the Bureau of Vital Records where some individuals’ personal information was compromised. He wanted to know if the legislation would allow an individual to pursue legal action against state agencies that are not adequately protecting their personal information. Minority Chairman Curtis Thomas (D-Philadelphia), prime sponsor of the legislation, explained that the legislation is not designed to punish. He said the purpose of the commission is to centralize cybersecurity policies and implementation.

HB 2590 Kampf, Warren - (PN 3902) The Residential Homeowner›s Stucco Remediation Act establishes the Stucco Remediation Assistance Fund; establishes the Eligible Homeowner Grant Program; establishes the Low-Interest Loan Program; and makes an appropriation of $10,000,000 to carry out the act. The Stucco Remediation Assistance Fund shall be administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to provide grant awards under the Eligible Homeowner Grant Program and provide loans under the Low-Interest Loan Program, both established in the bill. The department shall annually submit a financial statement to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was reported as amended with the committee Republicans voting yes.

A09329 by Ellis, clarifies the Department of Community and Economic Development shall establish grant eligibility, application and other guidelines for administration of the program through regulation. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

Rep. Warren Kampf (R-Chester), prime sponsor of the bill, provided an overview of the legislation.

Chairman Thomas expressed support for the rationale for the legislation but also expressed concern that the commonwealth does not have the $10 million appropriated for the fund under the legislation. He suggested the bill would receive more support if the sponsor would find the money to fund it. ChairmanThomas urged a negative vote on the legislation.

Chairman Brian Ellis (R-Butler) urged an affirmative vote on the bill. He said he wants to move the process along since there are only a few sessions day left. Chairman Ellis said that discussions regarding the legislation will continue.

HB 2638 Stephens, Todd - (PN 3984) Amends the Transit Revitalization Investment District Act, in general provisions, further providing for declaration of policy and for definitions; and adding provisions relating to military installation remediation. Effective immediately. - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09344 by Ellis, clarifies the definition of military installation remediation project and makes other technical changes. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

7 Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery), prime sponsor of the bill, explained that the purpose of the legislation is to address costs incurred in a municipality due to the presence of a former military installation within the municipality’s geographic boundaries, including drinking water contamination and transportation infrastructure/economic development components.

Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) wanted to know if the federal government has provided any help. Rep. Stephens responded that the federal government has provided some help “but not nearly enough.” He noted agencies within the federal government cannot agree on what can/should be done.

House Education Committee 9/24/18, 11:00 a.m., Room 205 Ryan Office Building By Matt Hess, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider legislation.

SB 1095 McGarrigle, Thomas - (PN 1894) Amends the Public School Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for Keystone Exams. The use of the Keystone Exams as a graduation requirement or as a benchmark for the need for participation in a project-based assessment shall be delayed until the 2020-2021 school year. Upon the expiration of the delay on the use of Keystone Exams as a graduation requirement and in any school year in which a demonstration of proficiency on a Keystone Exam is required for high school graduation, a student who attains an established composite score on the algebra I, biology and literature Keystone Exams shall be deemed proficient if the student achieves a basic or above performance level on each of the three Keystone Exams. No later than September 30, 2019, the secretary shall establish the satisfactory composite score a student must attain in order to meet the requirements and submit the proposed composite score to the State Board of Education for approval. The State Board of Education must approve a composite score no later than December 31, 2019. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 1621 1877) - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09374 by Tobash, provides alternative pathways to fulfill graduation requirements. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) noted that a school district in his legislative district requires the Keystone Exams as a graduation requirement. He said the district has expressed concern about a Pennsylvania high school diploma being devalued if a student cannot show through proficiency and questioned if the legislation includes accountability measures. Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill) affirmed that the legislation as amended provides additional accountability indicators to ensure that a student is proficient. “We haven’t eliminated just the exams; students will still be taking the exams. We have provided other measurements in our education system so ultimately they will be successful in a career or education path,” he stated. Rep. Staats questioned if the alternative pathways are mandated. Rep. Tobash indicated that the pathways are not mandated. “They are not required. The school can still mandate that the Keystone Exams will be used but the department is going to come up with other alternatives that can be requirements,” Rep. Tobash stated. Rep. Staats asked if a school district could require the Keystone Exams without offering the alternatives. Rep. Tobash said “they can still require the Keystone Exams on top of one these other alternative pathways if they so choose.” Rep. Mark Longietti (D-Mercer) added “this is a floor this does not necessarily mean that a district couldn’t require something above and beyond something that is here for graduation requirements.”

SR 228 Eichelberger, John - (PN 1427) Concurrent Resolution establishing a Global Education Task Force. (Prior Printer Number: 1279, 1285) - The resolution was unanimously reported as committed.

HB 2574 Tallman, Will - (PN 3888) Amends the Public School Code, in professional employees, repealing provisions relating to prohibited religious garb, insignia, etc. and penalty. The bill removes the requirement that no teacher in any public school shall wear in said school or while engaged in the performance of his duty as such teacher any dress, mark, emblem or insignia indicating the fact that such teacher is a member or adherent of any religious order, sect or denomination. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Rep. Will Tallman (R-York) indicated that the legislation was drafted in response to a recent court ruling and would keep 8 Pennsylvania in compliance with the constitution.

Rep. Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia) questioned if legislation allows a teacher to wear a cross or yarmulke in the classroom. Rep. Tallman responded “correct.” Rep. Solomon asked if a teacher could wear a shirt saying “Jesus is the light of the world” or “there is no god but Allah.” Committee staff indicated that the teacher would not be able to wear the shirt and explained that legislation applies to “religious garb” and refers to specific items of a person’s religion

HB 1822 Schlossberg, Mike - (PN 2479) Amends Title 24 (Education) requiring each institution of higher education to develop and implement a plan to advise students and staff on mental health and suicide prevention programs available both on campus and off campus. Effective in 120 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09232 by Hill, requires the Department of Education to create a certified suicide prevention institution of higher education designation for institutions of higher education that submit a suicide prevention plan containing certain information regarding available resources. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

Rep. Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh) shared that he considered committing suicide during college but Muhlenberg College had the resources to help him cope with his depression and anxiety. “There are a lot of colleges that don’t have those facilities or don’t make students aware of those facilities. By passing this legislation in its amended version it will encourage colleges to create and get that information out to students,” he stated.

Rep. Kristin Phillips Hill (R-York) noted that two high school students recently committed suicide in her legislative district and explained that the amendment does not require institutions to develop and submit a plan but the designation will incentivize institutions to develop the plans.

House Insurance Committee 9/24/18, 11:00 a.m., Room 60 East Wing By Jeff Cox, Pennsylvania Legislative Services The committee met to consider one bill and to conduct an informational meeting on legislation regarding producers’ fees and commissions. SB 1003 White, Donald - (PN 1783) Amends the Insurance Company Law, in quality health care accountability and protection, further providing for emergency services adding that the managed care plan shall pay all reasonably necessary costs associated with emergency services provided during the period of emergency, subject to all copayments, coinsurances or deductibles. The managed care plan shall pay for services rendered by licensed emergency medical services agencies that have the ability to transport patients or are providing and billing for services under an agreement with an agency which has that ability. The managed care plan may not deny a claim for payment of costs solely because the enrollee did not require transport or refused to be transported. Further provides for emergency services provided to Medicaid recipients. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1382, 1389, 1662) - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09187 by Pickett, was described as a technical amendment. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

The committee then conducted the informational meeting.

HB 1605 Tobash, Mike - (PN 2123) Amends the Insurance Department Act, in insurance producers, further providing for imposition of additional fees by adding that the fee for the completion of an application shall not be charged if there is no commission paid by the insurer to the insurance producer. Additionally, an insurance producer who charges the fee shall provide written notice to the consumer regarding fees. Each time before the fee is charged, the consumer must consent to the fee in writing on a separate form provided by the insurance producer. Effective in 60 days.

Damian Mochan, President, Pennsylvania Association of Health Underwriters (PAHU), testified in support of the proposed legislation. He said the bill would “ensure consumer access to licensed health insurance agents and brokers by allowing health insurance producers to charge a professional services fee if they do not receive a commission payment for the sale

9 and service of coverage.” Mochan argued, “We need to guarantee that all health insurance consumers have consistent access to health insurance agents and brokers for coverage support.” He also argued, “We should ensure that all licensed health insurance producers have a way to obtain fair compensation and liability protection for the services they provide to health insurance purchasers in the Commonwealth.” According to Mochan, “PAHU members want to be able to explain all of the health coverage options available to consumers and guide them to the best choice, but we have to be legally and economically able to do so.” He told committee members, “An un-level playing field hurts consumers and health insurance producers alike.”

Rep. Day wanted to know who would regulate the amount of the fee. Mochan responded that his assumption would be that the market would determine the fee amount.

Chairman DeLuca asked Mochan if he had a problem with the legislature placing a cap on the fees. Mochan explained that he did not have a problem with it being capped but there is a need for a watermark where an agent can afford to have someone on staff to able to support them through the year and make it low enough for the consumer. Chairman DeLuca asked how many health insurers do not offer commissions. Mochan responded he believes it is one or two. Chairman DeLuca then asked if there is any downside for the insurance industry or the consumer with this legislation. Mochan said the downside for the consumer would be if the commission is already built into the product and someone charges a consulting fee on top of that.

Rep. Godshall expressed concern with how a reasonable charge would be determined and the potential for taking advantage of people.

Christopher Monahan, Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Market Regulation, Pennsylvania Insurance Department, testified, “The perceived problem that HB 1605 is attempting to address is not widespread and is being addressed in the marketplace without legislation.” He noted that the 2019 Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual filings filed with the department show only two companies are planning to sell plans that do not include commissions for insurance producers. Monahan provided the committee members with a chart indicating the majority of health insurance companies are paying commissions to insurance producers for the sale of ACA products. He said the department’s most significant concern is affordability. Monahan explained, “An additional fee, for which consumers receive no extra benefits, could mean the difference between affording insurance and having the necessary coverage, or being uninsured.” He added, “This concern applies equally to both the accident and health insurance market and the property and casualty insurance market.” Monahan also testified, “The department also remains concerned that HB 1605 could curtail the information that a consumer may be able to obtain prior to purchasing insurance because of two possibilities: either a consumer would not engage in seeking information from various producers because of potentially facing multiple fees, or an insurer may choose to invest in direct marketing in lieu of paying commissions and therefore eliminate a resource for insurance information.”

Monahan went onto caution that the legislation may have unintended consequences on the department’s budget. He expressed concern that the bill could result in the reduction of the revenue the department anticipates from appointment fees. Monahan stated the department opposes House Bill 1605. He told lawmakers, “We believe that the legislation risks generating unintended consequences in the marketplace while trying to address an issue that is no longer a chief concern in our marketplace, as a majority of insurers are paying commissions.”

Rep. Tobash, prime sponsor of the bill, discussed the complexity of health insurance policies and their potential financial impact on individuals. He expressed his willingness to work with the department in “getting this right.”

Chairman DeLuca asked if the legislation only pertains to health care. Monahan responded that he believes it is addressing an issue in the health care market and the individual health care market but it applies to any product where a commission is not paid. He expressed concern that this could become a much broader scale issue where insurance companies could stop paying commissions in the auto market or the homeowners market.

Rep. Day commented that he supports the department’s position on the legislation. He said, “I don’t think this is the right way to go.” Rep. Day also said he had problems with the legislation.

Lauren Brinjac, Government Affairs Director, Insurance Agents & Brokers of Pennsylvania (IA&B), stated, “IA&B supports 10 this legislation, albeit reluctantly, as we much prefer the traditional commission-based agent compensation model, and have some concerns about the potential effects of the legislation.” She added, “However, this legislation does seek to address a real problem in the insurance marketplace today.” Brinjac explained, “Over the last few years, a number of insurance companies have reduced or eliminated agent compensation for certain ACA-compliant health products sold within or outside the exchange. This, in turn, has reduced consumer access to agents and brokers, negatively affecting the essential services they provide such as guidance in claims processing and tailoring health plans to fit the needs of individuals.” She asserted, “The consumer is best served by a competent, licensed insurance producer who understands the complexities of health insurance products.”

Tom Davenport, President, Blue Marsh Insurance, testified, “With health insurance premiums as high as they are now, I would much rather see legislation that requires health insurance companies to include a very small portion of their very large monthly premiums as commission to agents.” He said, “If we were to receive a minimal portion of this premium or additional amount, even if only small reasonable portion of the premium each month, we would be able to afford to help our customers again.” Davenport also said, “When caring, knowledgeable, professional insurance agents are cut out of the process, your constituents are left with trying to buy a confusing product on their own, or rely on talking to someone with less expertise in a navigator, or help from a call-center employee that doesn’t know the nuances of all the available options.” He also expressed concern with the unintended consequences of the legislation. Davenport told committee members, “As an independent agent that sells and services many other types of insurance, I’m afraid that this legislation may create a very slippery slope for other insurance companies - especially those outside of health insurance - to make a decision to shift the burden of agent compensation to the consumer by cutting their commissions to zero.” He asserted, “This would have a significantly negative impact to the independent insurance agent as well as the consumer.”

Chairman DeLuca commented that he did not see how commissions could help someone sustain a business “without selling other stuff.”

Rep. Tobash asked what percentage of people is now purchasing private health insurance with no counsel from a professional insurance person. Davenport said he did not have an accurate number. He did say he would like to see the bill only apply to health insurance.

Rep. Matzie asked about the impact of the ACA on independent agents. Davenport responded that the impact on his business has been “very much seasonal.”

Vince Phillips, President, Phillips Associates, submitted written testimony.

House Labor and Industry Committee 9/24/18, 9:00 a.m., G-50 Irvis Office Building By Jessica Richardson, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider legislation.

HB 2571 Klunk, Kate - (PN 3883) Amends the Public Employe Relations Act adding language requiring a public employer to notify a nonmember in writing that there is no statutory obligation by nonmembers to make any payments to an employee organization that serves as the nonmember›s exclusive representative. Provides for the content of the notification. Further provides for notification to a new public employee. Also prohibits a public employer from collecting through wage deduction any form of payment from a nonmember to an employee organization. Effective in 30 days. - The bill was reported as committed with Democratic members voting in the negative.

Rep. Kate Klunk (R-York) explained there was a previous hearing on the bill and the bill is in reaction to the Supreme Court Janus decision. She said the bill will help to ensure workers are informed that union fees of fair share fees are now optional. The bill will make Pennsylvania laws comply with the decision as the decision restored workers’ constitutional rights, she added.

11 Director of Research for the Republican Research Department Bruce Hansen noted the bill still allows voluntary fair share fees and does not affect private sector unions.

Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky (D-Delaware) commented that during the hearing on the bill an entire panel was funded by the Koch Brothers. She said the bill is an attack on workers in the middle class and goes further than what the Supreme Court decision did. It is leading toward paycheck deception, Rep. Krueger-Braneky said.

Rep. Daniel Miller (D-Allegheny) added he believes the bill goes unnecessarily beyond the Supreme Court decision. He stated his concern is that the bill is designed to echo points referenced by those who testified that were paid to be here. Rep. Miller said he opposes the testimony that was paid for by the Koch Brothers or anyone else in relation to anti-union destruction of the working class.

Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson) noted there were over 50 public sector employees in the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) that were assaulted and one murdered. He stated if this was happening in the coal mines everyone would be joining with the United Mine Workers. Rep. Dush stated the public sector unions have been silent. He commented he has been talking to people inside the walls that get subjected every day to union leadership encouraging them to become a member. Rep. Dush explained if management would try to reinforce the Janus decision to let employees know they do not have to join a union then that would be in violation of the law. Rep. Dush commented the bill codifies ways for employees to have a counterpart of what union leadership is doing inside the prisons and daily shops.

Rep. Ed Neilson (D-Philadelphia) stated he is a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and they constantly fight for workers› rights. He said in no way does joining a union have to do with correction officers› deaths. Rep. Neilson commented to wait until the last minute for the bills because of an election coming up and to push anti-worker legislation is a disgrace.

Rep. Pam Snyder (D-Greene) noted she has two prisons in her district and she is deeply involved in what is going on with corrections officers. She said a lot of the employees are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

Rep. Klunk stated the bill is not an attack on workers as it is a workers› rights bill. She said she wants to make sure that unions are protecting union workers and nonunion workers. At the end of the day the Janus decision is the law of the land and Pennsylvania needs to make sure its laws match, Rep. Klunk said. She stated the overwhelming theme is that people want to know their rights.

HB 861 Grove, Seth - (PN 967) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) adding a new section prohibiting any municipality from regulating employer policies or practices or enforcing any mandate regarding employer policies or practices. This prohibition shall not apply to a mandate enacted by a municipality affecting an employee or class of employees of the municipality itself. Provides for effect; relief; reasonable expenses; and definitions. Effective immediately. - Thebill was reported as amended with Democratic members voting in the negative.

Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) noted the bill preempts municipalities from regulating employer policies and practices or enforcing any mandate regarding employer policies and practices. He said there was a hearing back in June on the bill. Rep. Grove said there have been numerous states with local law preemption such as 25 states preempting minimum wage laws and nine states preempting predictive scheduling laws.

A09156 by Grove, clarifies that the bill would not preempt any ordinances authorized by the Human Relations Act or the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement. It amends the definition of employer policies and practices to provide additional clarification and eliminates school districts from the definition of municipality to avoid preempting any policies relating to student interns. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

A09082 by Neilson, eliminates retroactivity. The amendment failed with Republican members voting in the negative.

Rep. Neilson commented his amendment takes out retroactivity. He noted the body is trying to retroactively take away workers› rights.

12 Rep. Grove asked Rep. Neilson if he would vote in favor on final passage of the bill if the amendment was adopted. Rep. Neilson responded he would have to see how all the amendments are voted before deciding.

A09083 by Donatucci, exempts cities and counties of the first-class. The amendment failed with Republican members voting in the negative.

Rep. Maria Donatucci (D-Philadelphia) commented the city of Philadelphia passed Promoting Healthy Families and Workplace Ordinance. She said she needs to protect the workers of Philadelphia because this would affect workers that already have sick time.

Rep. Grove noted there are many laws on both sides members would like to exempt, but the bill creates uniform labor law practices across the commonwealth. He stated the exemption would eliminate the scope of the law.

A09084 by Ravenstahl, exempts cities of the second-class. The amendment failed with Republican members voting in the negative.

Rep. Adam Ravenstahl (D-Allegheny) stated he would like to exempt Pittsburgh because of its Paid Sick Leave Ordinance. Rep. Grove responded there is a similar argument with the last proposed amendment.

Rep. Neilson said two of the largest cities are saying get them out of the bill and he supports the amendment.

Chairman John Galloway (D-Bucks) noted it is hard to imagine his colleagues on the other side superseding local control of the biggest cities in the state.

Rep. Neilson commented it is obvious that this is unwanted legislation that needs further discussion. He said they should get testimony from the cities that would be affected. He made a motion to table the legislation. The motion to table failed with Republican members voting in the negative.

Chairman Galloway commented he supports the motion to table the bill because if they are not going to consider exempting Pittsburgh and Philadelphia then the committee needs to slow down.

Rep. Grove noted the bill is not a new bill as it has been around for three sessions. He stated Philadelphia was asked to participate in the hearing and declined.

Chairman Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) added the committee considered exempting Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. He said the committee received comments from Philadelphia after they declined to participate in the hearing.

A09087 by Miller, creates a new section that would allow municipalities to mandate leave from employment for the parent or guardian to participate in the treatment of children with physical or intellectual disabilities. The amendment was distributed.

Rep. Miller commented it has been a long goal of his to expand assistance for families with a loved one with a disability. He said there are often numerous appointments which extend beyond aspects of the traditional Family and Medical Leave Act.

Rep. Neilson made a motion to adjourn the meeting as his side will not be silenced. The motion to adjourn failed with Republicans voting in the negative.

Rep. Grove made a motion for immediate consideration of HB 861. The motion to proceed passed with Democrats voting in the negative.

A09088 by Snyder, A09090 by Neilson, A09091 by Neilson, A00271 by Cephas, A09272 by Donatucci, and A09298 by Cephas were distributed.

The Democratic members of the committee together walked out of the hearing.

HB 1781 Keller, Fred - (PN 2408) Amends the Workers› Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, providing for

13 registration of status as independent contractor by adding that a person may file a registration with the department regarding the status of an individual who is classified for Federal income tax purposes as an independent contractor of the person. The bill provides for contents of the registration and states that a person who registers an individual as an independent contractor shall not be liable to the individual for benefits under this act and shall not be required to provide insurance coverage or self-insure under this act regarding the individual. The bill provides for revocation of the registration and stipulates that a person may not offer or provide an incentive, pecuniary or otherwise, for an individual to complete the waiver and affidavit or refrain from filing a request for revocation. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as amended with only Republicans present.

Rep. Fred Keller (R-Snyder) stated the bill deals with the registration of independent contractors when both the agency hiring and the independent contractor agree they are an independent contractor. He noted it clears up that the independent contractor knows what insurance they have to have and makes it predictable for the employers on insurance premiums.

A09220 by Keller, clarifies that the legislation does not affect any provision of the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act. The amendment was adopted.

A09319 by Galloway was distributed.

HB 2593 Keller, Fred - (PN 3905) Amends the Public Employe Relations Act adding a new section requiring a public employer to notify, in writing all public employees in a collective bargaining unit of their right to resign their membership in an employee organization during a period of 45 days prior to the expiration of their collective bargaining agreement. Also requires an employee organization representing members of a collective bargaining unit to notify, in writing, the members of their right to resign their membership form the organization within a period of ten days before the 45 day period prior to the expiration of their collective bargaining agreement. Effective in 30 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed with only Republicans present.

Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) commented the bill does not stipulate how the notification is to be done and could be as simple as blast email. She stated there are some saying this could be a burden. Rep. Keller replied the only condition is that it has to be in writing so it is up to the department how that is down.

HB 297 Dush, Cris - (PN 291) Amends the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act adding that «maintenance work» includes work performed under Title 75 (Transportation), section 9106 (relating to dirt, gravel and low-volume road maintenance). Effective immediately. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed with only Republicans present.

Rep. Dush stated the program is meant to enhance local roads at the same time enhancing the environment. He said this commonly happens with most impoverished townships and he would like to see the projects complete rather than them get cut short.

Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) noted he is a supporter of the element of prevailing wage for projects with all types of employers. He said he has concerns with the consequences of legitimate contractors being underbid by others. Rep. Nelson commented the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts has a lot of concerns with the amendment on this bill.

Chairman Kauffman stated the amendment will not be considered today because the sponsor is not present.

A09297 by Neilson was distributed.

House Professional Licensure Committee 9/24/18, 12:00 p.m., Room G-50, Irvis Office Building By Nicole Trayer, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider legislation.

SB 780 Vogel, Jr., Elder - (PN 1852) The Telemedicine Act provides for telemedicine; authorizes the regulation of telemedicine 14 by professional licensing boards; and provides for insurance coverage of telemedicine. The bill authorizes the practice of telemedicine by health care providers. Requires each licensure board to promulgate regulations within 24 months of the effective date and provides for the publishing temporary regulations within 120 days. Further provides for evaluation and treatment; insurance coverage; and Medicaid program reimbursement. The provisions regarding insurance coverage and Medicaid program reimbursement shall take effect in 90 days and the remainder shall take effect immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 1001, 1448, 1709) - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09268 by Mustio and Readshaw, amends the definition of “participating network provider,” clarifies that if a provider can’t meet the standard of care by using telemedicine then they are required to direct the patient to seek in-person care, clarifies that insurers are only required to cover telemedicine services if it is medically necessary and extends the effective date of the insurance requirement. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

Rep. Jordan Harris (D-Philadelphia) asked why physical therapists were removed from the bill. Chairman Mark Mustio (R-Allegheny) said through discussions during the bill’s vetting process it was found that this is primarily a practice of a lot of “hands-on therapy” and there were some questions as to whether it was appropriate to be in the second section of the bill. He added that they still can be reimbursed with negotiations under section one of the bill directly with the insurers.

Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh) said he had significant concerns with this bill, but noted that the chairman’s work on the bill addressed his objections leading to his support for the legislation.

Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) commented that “telemedicine right now is at its lowest use that it will ever be.” She added that “tele” could be dropped because it is “medicine that is being delivered.”

Rep. Harris questioned whether the reimbursement rates for an in-person visit versus a telemedicine visit are the same or different. Chairman Mustio said they are not the same and noted that many other states have payment parity. He added that the Senate made a concession to not include payment parity meaning that it would be a negotiated process between the providers and the insurers. Rep. Harris said he will vote in favor of the bill, but expressed concerns that without the parity of payment it will be difficult to ensure that individuals with government subsidized insurance do not receive a different standard of care. Chairman Mustio responded that this legislation deals with commercial insurance and the departments that oversee Medicaid have approved the language as it came over from the Senate.

Rep. Dom Costa (D-Allegheny) said he believes there are some unanswered questions to this bill, but that it’s “far past time that we need telemedicine.”

Rep. Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia) said she looks forward to constituents having more access to health care in places where there are not several hospitals available. She expressed hope that the reimbursement issues can be addressed in the next session if insurance providers have continual concerns.

House Transportation Committee 9/24/18, 12:00 p.m., Room 205 Ryan Office Building By Matt Hess, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider legislation.

SB 888 Rafferty, John - (PN 1242) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) providing that except for a person with a disability, a person may not park a vehicle on public or private property reserved for a person with a disability, nor may a person obstruct a vehicle on public or private property reserved for a person with a disability, or a part of a curb ramp or access aisle adjacent to a parking space reserved for a person with a disability. Requires the owner or lessee of a parking space, curb ramp, and access aisle on public or private property reserved for a person with a disability to maintain it. Outlines penalties for violations. Effective in 180 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1154) - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09234 by Fee, rewrites the bill to delete most changes to Section 33549(d) and creates a new subsection to make it illegal

15 to obstruct a handicapped parking space in such a manner as to block a person with a wheel chair from entering or exiting their vehicle and creates a subsection permitting a local authority to designate a particular space on a public street for a particular person or vehicle. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

Chairman John Taylor (R-Philadelphia) noted that the bill was amended based on information that was gathered at a public hearing on the legislation.

SB 945 Brooks, Michele - (PN 1718) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in registration of vehicles, further providing for contributions to Veterans› Trust Fund by adding the ability of an applicant for a two-year vehicle registration to make a contribution of $6 to the Veterans› Trust Fund on the Department of Transportation›s website. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1312) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

HB 2486 Everett, Garth - (PN 3789) Amends Titles 27 (Environmental Resources) and 75 (Vehicles), providing for Keystone Tree Fund; and, in registration of vehicles, providing for contributions to the Keystone Tree Fund. The bill establishes the Keystone Tree Fund for the purposes and in the allocations as follows: a tree vitalize program, 40 percent; and a riparian forest buffer grant program, 60 percent. Title 75 is amended to require the Department of Transportation to provide the ability of an applicant for an original or renewal driver›s license or identification card to make a $3 donation to the Keystone Tree Fund and the ability of an applicant for a renewal vehicle registration to make a $3 donation to the Keystone Tree Fund. Effective in 30 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09231 by Taylor, changes the donations to the fund to online internet renewals only. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

HB 976 Masser, Kurt - (PN 1133) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in equipment standards, further providing for unlawful activities by providing for doors. A vehicle shall be equipped with doors of a type used as original equipment. The doors shall open and close securely unless the vehicle has been manufactured or modified to the extent that there is no roof or side. If a vehicle is designed by the manufacturer with removable doors for off-road use, the vehicle may be operated with doors removed as long as the owner of the vehicle notifies the motor vehicle insurer and carries acknowledgment of that notification in the vehicle during such operation. Notification shall be provided at the time of application for motor vehicle insurance coverage and when coverage is renewed. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09264 by Marshall, deletes the insurance notification requirement for Jeeps without doors and restricts such vehicles from operating on limited access roads and places where the speed limit exceeds 55 mph. It also restricts children from riding in such vehicles. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

HB 2547 Marsico, Ron - (PN 3852) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for accidents involving certain vehicles by changing the name of the chapter to «Post-accident testing» and replacing the language to require that as soon as practicable following an accident involving a commercial motor vehicle, an employer shall test the driver of the vehicle involved in the accident for alcohol and controlled substances. A receipt from a testing facility shall be competent evidence of a driver›s compliance with the requirements. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09241 by Marsico, eliminates section 3756 from Title 75, to align Pennsylvania with federal regulations adopted by reference in Title 67, regarding post-accident testing. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

HB 2433 Saccone, Rick - (PN 3565) Act designating the future bridge on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 88 over Peters Creek, Finleyville Borough, Washington County, as the John Emerick Memorial Bridge. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny) explained that Sgt. John Emrick was a “true hero” who survived the Bataan Death March and six separate Japanese prison camps. “Our whole community wants to name this bridge after this gentleman,” he stated. “I think it’s worth it to honor a man like this.”

HB 2615 Owlett, Clint (F) - (PN 3943) An Act designating a bridge on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 14 over Fall

16 Brook, Troy Borough, Bradford County, as the Troy Area Veterans Memorial Bridge. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

HR 1057 Kaufer, Aaron - (PN 4018) Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study for the potential of a hyperloop system that would run from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a stop in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as well as a northeast extension that would operate between Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania. (Prior Printer Number: 3997) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) provided an overview of a hyperloop and explained that the resolution directs Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a feasibility study that examines the potential for a hyperloop system that would run from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, with a stop in Harrisburg, as well as a northeast extension that would operate between Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. He said the study should identify new economic and social opportunities for Pennsylvania’s companies and citizens, as the defined route previously listed could connect with the Chicago to Columbus to Pittsburgh route, or the Cleveland to Pittsburgh route, both of which are currently being studied.

House and Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committees 9/24/18, 10:00 a.m., Hearing Room 1, North Office Building By Derek Snyder, Pennsylvania Legislative Services The committees held an informational meeting on the certification of fire equipment distributors. SB 1178 Vulakovich, Randy - (PN 1805) Amends Title 35 (Health and Safety), in Commonwealth services, further providing for State Fire Commissioner and for Fire Safety Advisory Committee, providing for fire protection and suppression systems and equipment and for licensure of fire equipment service companies and technicians, imposing penalties and establishing the Fire Equipment and Suppression System Fund. The Fire Commissioner is granted the power to regulate through the issuance of a license any person engaged in the business of installing, altering, inspecting, repairing, recharging, servicing, maintaining or testing portable fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems or fire equipment and suppression systems; regulate through the issuance of an industry- recognized and code-referenced certification individuals employed by a licensed fire equipment service company to inspect, repair, recharge, service, maintain or test portable fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems or fire equipment and suppression systems; and enforce the new Subchapter G (relating to fire protection and suppression systems and equipment) and regulations promulgated under Subchapter G to minimize the loss of persons and public and private property. The fire Safety Advisory Committee is expanded to include four fire protection and suppression system contractors appointed by legislative leaders and two board members of the Pennsylvania Fire Equipment Distributor Association, to be appointed by the commissioner. Effective in 90 days.

HB 2649 Culver, Lynda - (PN 4017) Amends Title 35 (Health and Safety), in Commonwealth services, further providing for State Fire Commissioner and for Fire Safety Advisory Committee, providing for fire protection & suppression systems & equipment & licensure. The bill establishes that the State Fire Commissioner has the power to: regulate through the issuance of a license any person engaged in the business of installing, altering, inspecting, repairing, recharging, servicing, maintaining or testing portable fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems or fire equipment and suppression systems; and regulate through the issuance of an industry recognized and code-referenced certification individuals employed by a licensed fire equipment service company to inspect, repair, recharge, service, maintain or test portable fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems or fire equipment and suppression systems. It also states that a municipality is prohibited from adopting rules, regulations or ordinances licensure, certification or permitting in connection with a fire alarm system or fire protection and suppression system that would result in duplicate certification, licensure or regulation of the State-issued license or certification. Effective in 90 days.

Chairman Vulakovich, Chairman Barrar, and Rep. Culver gave opening remarks. Rep. Culver commented that being prepared for fires also means having the right protection equipment installed and inspected. Rep. Culver said that members of the fire industry have requested legislation that would create a registry of licensed fire equipment business entities and require all employees responsible for the installation, maintenance, and inspection of fire equipment to have certification.

Bruce Trego, Acting Fire Commissioner, testified that he agrees with the need for certified fire extinguisher technicians. 17 Trego commented that he has eleven years of experience as a service technician for fire extinguishers. Trego observed that the proposals included four other levels of certification that his staff is not prepared to take on at this time. Trego added that with his current staff, it would be difficult to take on all five levels of certifications and would need some time to be able to accomplish that much. Trego stated that a major issue currently is the lack of authority given to the State Fire Commissioner’s office. He expressed that he is willing to meet with legislative officials to pursue this issue further and expedite things to create a solution.

Chairman Barrar asked if he looked at a cost analysis to see what additional staff would be needed to take this project on. Trego said that he has discussed it before, but does not have a definite answer. He guessed that it would take at least two additional staff members moving forward. Chairman Barrar responded that he would imagine it taking even more personnel early on to process so many applications in a timely manner.

Rep. Culver asked Trego if he thought a different agency would be better equipped to manage the oversight forthis project. Trego said he does not know, and would want to talk to the governor’s office to discuss options. Chairman Barrar commented that he thought Labor and Industry may be the place to go with this, as they might be more readily equipped to handle this task. Trego said that Labor and Industry would be much more equipped with the codes. Trego added that he could get people with the knowledge and abilities to do this but as of now Labor and Industry is more prepared for it.

Chairman Sainato asked who regulates the Fire Marshalls in Pennsylvania, to which Trego responded that the Pennsylvania State Police handled it.

Todd Van Wagner, President, PA Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (PaFED) discussed how members of PaFED provide the first line of emergency response to ensure that Pennsylvania is equipped with state and locally mandated fire equipment suppression systems that protect against personal and property losses. Van Wagner said that PaFED strongly supports the enactment of SB 1178 and HB 2649 “to establish statewide licensing of fire equipment businesses and the certification of fire equipment technicians to establish a minimum level of excellence, professionalism, and standardization for all fire protection installation and service companies to follow.” Van Wagner outlined several of the benefits ofthe legislation, adding that passing it would ensure that a consistent baseline competency is offered to the marketplace for proper installation, maintenance and inspection of portable fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems and building fire alarm systems.

Bill Bowman, Government Affairs, PaFED, stated that their association is committed to working with all interested stakeholders to develop legislation that would improve the industry. Bowman said that he understands that there is a longstanding opposition to creating new licensing boards or classifications of professional licensing, and also acknowledged Gov. Wolf’s executive order and a grant from the US Department of Labor that supports ways to reduce excessive occupational licensing requirements while maintaining protections against public harm. Bowman said that one alternative to occupational licensing would be professional certification, which is embodied in both SB 1178 and HB 2649. Bowman noted that professions that can place the health, safety and welfare of the public and their property should be licensed, certified and regulated, adding that those engaged in the fire equipment safety business should be no different. Bowman expressed that licensing fire equipment distributors and certifying their technicians will help protect people in Pennsylvania from harm by persons practicing in an incompetent or unsafe manner. Bowman said that the licensing or certification of fire equipment distributors would also safeguard firefighters who risk their lives to save others in burning buildings.

Sen. Hutchinson asked how the state should be able to certify people or businesses to install equipment that is proprietary. Bowman answered that anyone in the room could legally start checking fire extinguishers tomorrow. Bowman said that there are some certifications out there that companies partake in to require their people to be certified to install equipment. Sen. Hutchinson replied that he understands how a company may require their people to have certification, but that he did not understand how the government would jump into the mix. Bowman responded that those conversations are yet to be had, adding that there are some cases where people are out there claiming that they can certify something, like fire sprinklers, when in the reality they cannot. Bowman added that he believes manufacturers need to be held responsible, but currently they are not, noting that he wants to legislate organizations like his own to make sure that they do what is necessary to gain the proper expertise and education to make sure equipment was installed correctly.

Chairman Barrar commented that he was confused how a business is licensed but the person inspecting the work does not 18 require a license. Bowman answered that the owner of the business is participating by hiring the personnel that have obtained the right education and certification to inspect that equipment and is following correct industry standards. Chairman Barrar asked if the inspection of the systems is required by law in a residential home that has a sprinkler system. Bowman said that they deal primarily in the commercial marketplace, where the process involves inspecting and tagging the equipment, and letting them know when the next inspection will be. Bowman added that there are business owners that do not have their equipment checked as often as they should because they are trying to save money, emphasizing that nothing is ever really done to hold these people accountable until there is an injury or loss of life.

Rep. Jozwiak asked who enforces a situation where a person who is not certified puts in a system. Bowman answered that right now Pennsylvania passes on the enforcement to each municipality. As far as FDA standards, Bowman said if a restaurant owner does not maintain his equipment they could be shut down. Bowman added that he does not believe there is currently someone checking to make sure the person doing an inspection is actually certified.

Chairman Barrar asked why they recommended for the state to prevent municipalities from charging additional fees, even though municipalities will respond that they cannot pay someone to go and check systems without charging a fee. Bowman said that the reason for doing that was to make sure that each municipality was not charging a completely different amount from the next one. Chairman Barrar responded that he thinks that needs to be an area looked at, noting that if the state is going to dump enforcement on municipalities, they should be able to charge a fee since they are being required to enforce a state law. Bowman agreed, but cautioned that some sort of uniformity in the pricing would be helpful to prevent places from charging too high of an amount.

Dave Kurasz, Executive Director, PennJerDel Chapter of the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA), said that the fire sprinkler industry remains to be built on reputation, adding that the one time a fire sprinkler does not work properly, it will become a major news story. Kurasz noted that their systems are in buildings to save lives, and when called upon they need to work correctly. Kurasz discussed that not requiring certification puts good contractors at a disadvantage, adding that the good actors are losing out on bids to people who skip or do not follow a lot of the safety rules. Kurasz said that the state does not certify everybody’s system, adding that they more so just put their blessing on things at the end. He discussed that how the NFPA is coming out soon with certifications for fire contractors, but there is no certification currently required, and explained that in other states, the office of the Fire Commissioner is responsible for handling these types of situations. Kurasz said if someone does not do work correctly in other states, it falls back on the state government to imply a fine to wrongdoers. Kurasz emphasized that he feels having that same standard in Pennsylvania is long overdue. He also noted that in a residential structure, once a sprinkler system is installed, it is deemed good for life and there is no type of inspection required in the future.

Meaghen Wills, Chairman, MidAtlantic Chapter of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), said that sprinklers are often the first response to a fire and are already there well before the first responders can even get there. She discussed how fire sprinkler crews install pipe that is already laid out for them by a design staff. Wills proposed that certifications be used to have a certified employee with the design staff that oversees the crews that are also installing the systems. She also noted that the installers’ information is given to them from other sources, making it vastly important that the people actually designing these systems be the ones that have the proper education. Wills said that there are local municipalities in Pennsylvania that are taking this matter into their own hands, by putting in local ordinances that are essentially local contractor licenses. Wills expressed that this ends up blocking out other contractors and creates problems because each municipality may end up having a different system to go through. She requested that uniformity be established across the state so one municipality does not have a say over a different one.

Chairman Vulakovich asked if and how a sprinkler system would be checked in a large high-rise building. Kurasz answered that those types of buildings face serious inspections that may be done every month, every year, or every five years, depending on the situation. Kurasz reiterated that in residential cases, they are not worried about saving the building but just the lives of individuals.

Chip Hollis, Communication Director, National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), discussed the role of his organization in providing recognition of qualified technology professionals through programs such as NICET’s Fire Protection Engineering Technology certification programs. Hollis said that these programs were designed for engineering

19 technicians in the fire protection industry who engage in activities related to fire alarm systems, water-based suppression systems and special hazards suppression systems. Hollis commented that their exams are administered on computers at Pearson Vue Testing Centers across the United States, and successful individuals receive a certificate, wallet card, approval letter, and are verified on the NICET website. Hollis noted that their certification programs are developed in accordance with industry standards, adding that their efforts incorporate concepts including fairness, validity, reliability, and legal defensibility.

Chairman Vulakovich commented that NICET’s certification seems fairly extensive and asked how much time and money it would cost for someone to go through this program. Hollis answered that the costs are per application or per program, adding that the level one exam costs just over $200, while the level four exam costs about $400. Hollis added that for the NICET application piece, it would be under $1,000 to obtain a level three certification, not accounting for outside direct training towards reaching the certification. Hollis noted that some people also may receive training through organizations, college classes, or on the job training.

Chairman Vulakovich asked if they personally contract with these trainers or if it is left up to the owners of each company. Hollis responded that it is usually the owners of the companies, adding that they provide an outline of the material covered in each exam so training providers and employers know what is involved. Chairman Vulakovich asked if there is a required amount of hours for each level of training. Hollis said that there is not, but there are experience requirements. For example, Hollis discussed that an individual must have at least two years of experience to be certified as level two, or at least ten years of experience to be certified as level four.

Chairman Vulakovich asked how many states actually do this certification and use these guidelines. Hollis was not sure offhand, but said he would be able to find out. Chairman Vulakovich requested that Hollis also find out how many of the Pearson Vue Testing Centers are located in Pennsylvania and where they are located.

John Morley, Jr., an industry professional with extensive related experience, discussed his expertise and work within the industry dating back to 1978. Morley said that the tipping point for his advocacy involvement came in 2010 when he was asked to submit a false inspection report while he was on the job. He added that too many fire protection professionals fail to keep up to NFPA standards and codes.

Morley described witnessing installations that in no way resembled the original approved drawings, calling them the results of intentional and willful fraud by what he considers to be criminals. “These bills fail to address the layout and installation of fire protection equipment, the root cause of the harm I described above,” said Morley, adding that too many fire protection companies fail to directly employ anyone with the direct knowledge to install fire protection equipment. Morley expressed that freelance technicians are never invited to inspect the systems that they were part of creating. Morley said that fire protection layout faced three levels of scrutiny in the 1960s and 1970s, which involved insurance companies, engineers, and Authorities Having Jurisdictions helping to oversee the installation and review of systems. Today, he said, most insurance companies have abandoned their standards of overseeing these systems.

Morley suggested that Labor and Industry or the state’s engineering board take over issuing licensing for the state. Morley also recommended adding criminal penalties to the bill for wrongdoers, noting that Philadelphia asks property owners to have an inspection done every year but does not enforce it. Morley expressed his opposition to allowing municipalities to issue permits and create their own set of rules. Morley said that NICEP is very good and anybody with a NICEP level three or level four certification should be deemed a true expert.

Chairman Vulakovich commented that the current legislation is a beginning piece of legislation that grouped together common thoughts that brought them to the hearing being held today. Chairman Vulakovich noted that today brought forward more ideas regarding certification, testing, and licensing, saying that there are a lot of things that are going to be put in front of the Office of the Fire Commissioner. Vulakovich expressed that there should be one or more people in a company that at least has all of the certifications so they can provide all of the proper training and oversight for the people who are actually going to be doing the work.

Morley said that in fire protection water based systems, there are technical skills needed to layout as well as mechanical skills needed to install systems. Morley added that a company should have at least one competent person on the technical side in order to properly oversee projects. 20 Chairman Vulakovich concluded that this legislation needs to be done and the intent is good, but the language and other details still need to be finished and worked out.

Senate Appropriations Committee 9/24/18, 3:10 p.m., Rules Committee Conference Rooms By Jessica Richardson, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider legislation.

SB 31 Scavello, Mario - (PN 12) Amends Tobacco Settlement Act adding language establishing the Spinal Cord Injury Research Program in the Department of Health. Requires appropriations from the Tobacco Settlement Fund to the department to be used to fund research projects regarding spinal cord injuries and related infrastructure by eligible applicants. Establishes a Spinal Cord Research Advisory Committee in the department and provides for its membership and the members› terms. Requires that no less than $1 million be used to fund spinal code injury research programs. Also requires grants to be awarded to conduct research into new and innovative treatments and rehabilitative efforts for the functional improvement of people with spinal cord injuries. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Sen. Mario Scavello (R-Monroe) stated there is new research and technology going on but Pennsylvania is the one state not putting any investment into it. He said he believes the future will be positive for the state but not if they do not encourage the research that is going on.

Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) commented she has been in the wheelchair for 15 years and wants to get out of it. She said there is so much research going on every day and one day her spinal cord might be reattached. She applauded Sen. Scavello for the legislation.

SB 623 Yaw, Gene - (PN 1229) Amends Title 20 (Decedents, Estates & Fiduciaries), in general provisions relating to health care, further providing for applicability, for definitions and for criminal penalties; in living wills, further providing for emergency medical services; in out-of hospital nonresuscitation, further providing for definitions, for orders, bracelets and necklaces, for revocation, for absence of order, bracelet or necklace and for emergency medical services, repealing provisions relating to advisory committee and providing for discontinuance; providing for Pennsylvania orders for life-sustaining treatment; and making editorial changes. The department is required to adopt, and periodically update, a standard Pennsylvania orders for life-sustaining treatment (POLST) form for health care practitioners to issue a POLST with the voluntary consent of the patient or an authorized surrogate decision maker. POLST registry study and POLST Advisory Committee effective immediately. Remainder of the act effective in 90 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) noted the legislation addresses a situation where a person is terminally and gives them a chance to dictate their own life sustaining treatment. He said it is not a way to enhance euthanasia or assisted suicide. This is used today unofficially in many health care facilities across Pennsylvania, he added.

Sen. John Blake (D-Lackawanna) noted he has people back home with minor concerns that he will bring up on the floor but urges the legislation to move forward.

SB 689 Eichelberger, John - (PN 847) Amends the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act further providing for definitions of «certified Pennsylvania evaluator» and «professional member»; and for State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers by requiring 10 commonwealth resident members (changed from eight), six of whom shall be persons who are State-certified real estate appraisers, two shall be certified Pennsylvania evaluators, and two shall be public members. The Governor shall nominate one certified Pennsylvania evaluator to serve a two-year term and one certified Pennsylvania evaluator to serve a four-year term within 90 days of the effective date. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Sen. John Eichelberger (R-Blair) explained there was a Tax Reassessment Task Force that was run through the Local Government Commission and when finished came up with a series of bills. He said this bill recognized that real estate appraisers or Certified Pennsylvania Evaluators are different than regular appraisers. The legislation would allow two of the

21 members to be seated on the state board that oversees the education and certification of these people, Sen. Eichelberger said. He noted the board is fine with this.

SB 1007 Eichelberger, John - (PN 1396) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally), in consolidated county assessment, further providing for definitions, requiring the chief assessor to compile a list of each taxing district in the county, for notices, appeals and certification of values by requiring written notice, for special provisions relating to countywide revisions of assessments, for board of assessment appeals and board of assessment revision, for regulations of board and for auxiliary appeal boards and alternates; and making editorial changes. Among the changes, the bill requires members of the board and each auxiliary appeal boards to undergo training before hearing appeals. Alternates are removed. The county commissioners may establish temporary auxiliary appeal boards for terms of existence necessary to hear and determine appeals in a manner consistent with this chapter and the regulations of the board. Lastly, the county commissioners may create a pool of qualified residents for potential service as auxiliary appeal board members. Effective January 1, 2020. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Sen. Eichelberger noted the bill tightens up the process for appeals in reassessment. He explained they heard testimony from commissioners talking about timelines and who was on the appeal board. The legislation requires mandatory education for the appeals board and tightens up the timeline.

Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) commended Sen. Eichelberger for his work on the task force.

SB 1066 Mensch, Bob - (PN 1706) The Pennsylvania First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Act establishes the first-time home buyer savings account. Provides, beginning January 1, 2019, an individual may open a first-time home buyer savings account with a financial institution. Further provides for designation of qualified beneficiary; use of the account; expenses; joint account holders; qualified beneficiary of more than one account; contributions to the account; and transfer of funds. Also provides for deduction of contributions and exclusion of earnings as well as the information to be provided by the account holder to the Department of Revenue. Places certain limitations on financial institutions and provides for distribution of funds. Requires the Department of Revenue to develop forms and promulgate rules and regulations necessary to administer and enforce the act. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1545) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Sen. Bob Mensch (R-Montgomery) stated the bill allows for an account to set aside money for youth tax-free and allows it to accumulate money for a down payment.

Chairman Patrick Browne (R-Lehigh) noted there is an $8 million fiscal impact.

SB 1096 Browne, Patrick - (PN 1897) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in general provisions, defining «highly automated work zone vehicle» and «platoon.» In rules of the road in general, provides for platooning and for autonomous vehicles. Adds a chapter entitled Highly Automated Vehicles, and requires the Department of Transportation or the Turnpike Commission to authorize locations in the state to permit deployment of highly automated work zone vehicles. The bills states that nonlead vehicles in a platoon shall not be subject to the provisions of section 3310 (relating to following too closely) and all platooning motor carrier vehicles must be marked with a visual identifier on the power unit. The department or the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, as applicable, shall authorize the locations in Pennsylvania, on a periodic basis, to permit the deployment of a highly automated work zone vehicle. When operating in an active work zone, a highly automated work zone vehicle does not require a human operator. Effective in 90 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1613) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

SB 1175 Ward, Kim - (PN 1792) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes & Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary) in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for administrative subpoena; and, in juvenile matters, further providing for powers and duties of probation officers and for detention of child. The bill authorizes an administrative subpoena in an ongoing investigation that monitors or utilizes online services or other means of electronic communication to identify individuals who are suspected to have made a terroristic threat committed on or against a school property, including a public school grounds, during a school- sponsored activity or on a conveyance providing transportation to a school entity or school-sponsored activity. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Sen. Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) noted there have been 170 school threats and every time there is a school threat the 22 school closes. The bill allows for an administrative subpoena to give law enforcement the power to look through social media to find the person, Sen. Ward said. She added that at Central York School District there was a threat that closed the school for three days and it took a while for law enforcement to find who the person was. The legislation also allows juvenile probation offices to talk to the person and give a psychological evaluation if the judge orders it. It also requires law enforcement to look at school disciplinary records, she noted.

SB 1181 Reschenthaler, Guy - (PN 1863) Amends the Public School Code, in school health services, providing for early intervention depression screening for students in grades 6 onward. Effective August 1, 2018. (Prior Printer Number: 1803) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Sen. Guy Reschenthaler (R-Allegheny) explained the bill calls for psychological screening for depression for 6th and 11th grade students.

Chairman Browne noted that according to the National Institute of Mental Health between 5 percent and 12.8 percent of children and adolescents experience depression. Assuming a similar increase in the percentage of psychological services provided by school entities, the legislation is estimated to have a fiscal impact of $7.6 million to $19.5 million.

SB 1205 Laughlin, Daniel (F) - (PN 1848) Amends Title 40 (Insurance), in regulation of insurers and related persons generally, providing for corporate governance annual disclosure (CGAD). The bill establishes beginning January 1, 2020, a domestic insurer or an insurer that is a member of an insurance group of which this Commonwealth is the lead state shall submit to the department a CGAD no later than June 1 of each calendar year. If a domestic insurer is a member of an insurance group of which this Commonwealth is not the lead state, the insurer shall submit the report required by to the commissioner of the lead state for the insurance group in accordance with the laws of the lead state. Effective immediately. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

SB 1209 Langerholc, Wayne (F) - (PN 1886) Amends the Sexual Assault Testing and Evidence Collection Act further providing for sexual assault evidence collection program by establishing a designated telephone number for the use of health care facilities who have notified local law enforcement to take possession of sexual assault evidence that has not been completed within 72 hours; and requiring the Pennsylvania State Police to complete and submit a report related to sexual assault volume, evidence, and testing. Portions are effective immediately, with the remainder effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-Cambria) stated the legislation gives technical changes and dictates a phone line for health care facilities who have notified local law enforcement to take possession of sexual assault evidence that has not been completed within 72 hours. It also requires the sitting district attorney to work with law enforcement to collect evidence within 15 days and establishes a biannual report indicating what has been done.

HB 353 Nesbit, Tedd - (PN 3779) Amends the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act further providing for definitions and for professional prescription, administration, and dispensing by requiring electronic prescriptions for Schedule II, III, and IV controlled substances, except in situations as prescribed by regulation. The bill allows exceptions for veterinarians, circumstances when an electronic prescription is not available due to temporary technological or electrical failure by providing a practitioner shall within 72 hours correct any cause for the failure, when dispensed by a pharmacy outside Pennsylvania, lack of internet access or an electronic health record system, where an electronic prescription would cause an untimely delay in an emergency department, patients enrolled in a hospice program or residing in a nursing home or residential health care facility, controlled substance compounded prescriptions and prescriptions containing certain elements required by the food and drug administration not able to be accomplished with electronic prescribing, a prescription issued pursuant to an established and valid collaborative practice agreement between a practitioner and a pharmacist, a standing order or a drug research protocol, a prescription issued in an emergency situation, circumstances where the pharmacy that receives the prescription is not set up to process electronic prescriptions, or controlled substances that are not required to be reported to the prescription drug monitoring program system. Establishes pharmacist responsibility if there is belief that a patient may be seeking a monitored prescription drug for a purpose other than the treatment of an existing medical condition. Effective in one year. (Prior Printer Number: 365, 1911, 2066) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

23 Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne) commented this is an important step moving forward to control opioids, and has safeguards in place.

HB 1499 Keller, Mark - (PN 3688) Amends Title 68 (Real and Personal Property), in creation, alteration and termination of condominiums, further providing for contents of declaration and all condominiums; in management of the condominium, further providing for powers of unit owners› association, for executive board members and officers and for conveyance or encumbrance of common elements; in protection of purchasers, further providing for release of liens and for warranty against structural defects; in creation, alteration and termination of cooperatives, further providing for contents of declaration; in management of cooperatives, further providing for powers of association, for executive board members and officers and for conveyance or encumbrance of cooperative; in protection of cooperative interest purchasers, further providing for release of liens and for implied warranty against structural defects; in general provisions relating to planned communities, further providing for definitions; in creation, alteration and termination of planned communities, further providing for construction and validity of declaration and bylaws and for contents of declaration and all planned communities; in management of planned community, further providing for power of unit owners› association, for executive board members and officers and for conveyance or encumbrance of common facilities; and, in protection of purchasers, further providing for release of liens and for warranty against structural defects. The bill establishes the association may, for any period during which assessments are delinquent or violations of the declaration, bylaws and rules and regulations remain uncured, suspend unit owners› rights, including, without limitation, the right to vote, the right to serve on the board or committees and the right of access to common elements, recreational facilities or amenities. Also, in the event that the election of the executive board by the unit owners fails to take place not later than the termination of a period of declarant control, then a special meeting of the unit owners may be called for such purpose by any member of the executive board elected by the unit owners or, if there is no such member of the executive board, the unit owners entitled to cast at least 10 percent of the votes in the association. If the declaration provides that the association or a unit owner is or shall be responsible for operation and maintenance of storm water management facilities, a statement that upon approval of the permittee›s notice of termination by the department of environmental protection or by an authorized county conservation district, it shall be deemed that the association or unit owner, as applicable, agree to and shall become responsible for compliance with the storm water management facilities› permit terms and conditions. An interest in common facilities that is subject to the declaration prior to conveyance or encumbrance shall remain subject to the provisions of the declaration following the conveyance or encumbrance, unless the deed or agreement to convey the common facilities or subject them to a security interest specifically provides otherwise. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1919) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

HB 1613 Cutler, Bryan - (PN 3794) Amends Title 35 (Health and Safety) adding the Health Care Cost Containment Act; providing for the Health Care Cost Containment Council, for its powers and duties, for health care cost containment through the collection and dissemination of data, for public accountability of health care costs and for health care for the indigent. The Health Care Cost Containment Council is re-established as an independent council. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 2136, 2412, 2516) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Senate Aging and Youth Committee 9/24/18, 4:15 p.m., Rules Committee Conference Room By Kimberly Howells, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider bills HB 1527 Stephens, Todd - (PN 2913) Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations), in child protective services, further providing for persons required to report suspected child abuse by stipulating a duty to report for a mandated reporter who witnesses an abusive act to an identifiable child. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1975) - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09304 by Brooks, requires mandated reporters to report suspected child abuse to law enforcement officials and ChildLine. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

Minority Chairman Art Haywood (D-Montgomery) noted some groups have concerns with the more comprehensive approach and he acknowledged that they will continue to work with them.

24 Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee 9/24/18, 3:45 p.m., Rules Committee Conference Room By Kimberly Howells, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider HB 1284 Peifer, Michael - (PN 3816) The Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop Act requires the Department of Community and Economic Development to establish the Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop as a single online access point to aid business owners and potential business owners in identifying and securing the necessary permits, licenses, certifications, applications, forms and registrations associated with satisfying the legal requirements to establish and operate a business in the Commonwealth. Requires a Commonwealth agency, at the request of the department, to provide technical assistance and guidance for the implementation of additional features or resources of the One-Stop Shop. Also requires a Commonwealth agency to cooperate in good faith with the department for the development of additional features or resources. Requires the department to submit an annual report no later than January 1 of each year to the chairmen and minority chairmen of the House Commerce Committee and the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 1561, 3121) The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Chairman Mario Scavello (R-Monroe) praised the bill, remarking he would like to see the idea extended even further to other departments like the Department of Transportation (PennDOT) or the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

Senate State Government Committee 9/24/18, 3:55 p.m., Rules Committee Conference Room By Kimberly Howells, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider bills.

SB 701 Browne, Patrick - (PN 1984) Act authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey 812 Market, Inc., or its assigns, certain lands and improvements situate in the City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County. Effective immediately. - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09370 by Folmer, corrects an error and clarifies that any future conveyance of the property requires approval ofthe governor. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

Sen. John Blake (D-Lackawanna) explained the bill provides for the transfer of land to the Public School Employee Retirement System (PSERS) for their new headquarters. He pointed out that this project is considered an investment by the board and will not cost state dollars.

SB 1259 Scavello, Mario - (PN 1989) Act authorizing the Department of General Services and East Stroudsburg University of the State System of Higher Education, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to East Stroudsburg Borough, a certain permanent public sanitary sewer easement and certain permanent public water supply system easements situate in East Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County. Effective immediately. - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09350 by Folmer, makes a technical correction. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

Chairman Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon) said this bill is a renewal of a prior authorization that expired before it could be executed.

HB 2489 Mackenzie, Ryan - (PN 3691) Act authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain lands owned by the Borough of Topton, Berks County, in exchange for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on other lands to be acquired by the Borough of Topton, Berks County. Effective immediately. - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09144 by Folmer, provides for a project 70 release. The amendment was unanimously adopted. 25 Senate Judiciary Committee 9/24/18, 11:00 a.m., 8E-B East Wing By Kimberly Howells, Pennsylvania Legislative Services The committee held a public hearing to examine issues relating to civil proceedings in the courts of common pleas. Chairman Greenleaf commented that the committee has not looked at the civil justice system in any depth, which he called a mistake on his part, and relayed the many issues that face the system, including a lack of representation. He also commented on the legislature’s examination of arbitration and alternative dispute resolutions and suggested that could help the civil justice system, as well. He opined only major cases should go to court and all others could be resolved in another way. Chairman Greenleaf solicited suggestions from the judges to improve the system.

Chairman Leach noted his experience practicing in the court system and welcomed testimony to improve the system.

Honorable James M. McMaster, Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County, addressed two issues: pro se litigants and emergency protection from abuse (PFA) matters. He explained “most pro se parties are ill-equipped to properly prepare for or present their cases in court. This puts them at a distinct disadvantage.” He mentioned programs and funding in place to address the issue, but called them slight when compared to demand. He noted, however, Bucks County, has put together a system for protection from abuse cases to help those plaintiffs get assigned an attorney. McMaster opined this system has helped greatly, but does nothing to address the pro se problem in other areas of civil and family courts. He encouraged the legislature to continue to fund legal aid to the greatest extent possible and to also provide funding to encourage the development of programs to instruct pro se litigants before they get to court on how to prepare and present cases in court.

Speaking to the processing of emergency relief under the Protection for Abuse Act, McMaster explained the current law and said the problem is that persons seeking protection from abuse may have to appear three different times within a week to get protected, which can be a severe hardship for transportation or income reasons, among others. He suggested that the law be amended to provide that emergency orders entered by magisterial district justices (MDJs) or hearing officers not expire for a longer period of time. He also suggested granting each county common pleas court to establish the time period.

Sen. Haywood asked about the cost associated with not having pro se representation. McMaster had not seen any studies, but said from his perspective “the hearings take a lot longer.” Sen. Haywood was interested to see data about the costs of not having representation to both judicial economy and otherwise. McMaster confirmed there is a cost to people who may not get their story out to the court because they don’t know how to do it properly.

Chairman Leach referenced recent debate on “red flag” or “extreme danger” legislation providing for the removal of firearms from a person who is a threat and wondered if there is anything inherently about that topic that should be considered, procedural or otherwise. McMaster replied the procedure for protection from abuse orders and protection from intimidation would probably work, but speculated that broadening the scope may lead to “disgruntled neighbors” and any number of cases. Chairman Leach confirmed there would be penalties for frivolous cases and reiterated he doesn’t want to do anything “that makes it difficult for you.” McMaster pointed out the protection from abuse law refers to “firearms and weapons” and remarked on how broadly “weapon” could be interpreted. Chairman Leach noted the current proposals are drafted for firearms but agreed that is a good point that other weapons could be problematic.

Honorable Lesa S. Gelb, Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County, testified with respect to housing court initiatives through a mortgage foreclosure diversionary program and a consumer debt collection diversionary program and the impact they have had on case management. She discussed her involvement with the mortgage foreclosure diversionary program and explained the program offers a way to get homes back on the tax rolls and lenders back to the more traditional role of collecting on a loan rather than as landlords evicting folks from their homes. The program, she said, puts delinquent borrowers in the same room as lenders to see if they can work out some form of loan modification and it has a success rate of approximately 50 percent. Gelb lamented, however, that each housing counsellor is at its maximum caseload and the program struggles each year to find funding to stay afloat.

26 Gelb also highlighted a new case management protocol for consumer debt collection through which all cases will be scheduled for an initial conciliation conference. She noted consumer debt cases constitute approximately 15-20 percent of the court’s civil docket. As part of the program, the court provides attorneys to represent pro se defendants at conciliation conferences and debtors are required to meet with Advantage Credit Counselling Services to review the debt involved in the litigation. She called the program successful “so far,” but noted there have only been two as it began last month.

These two programs together, Gelb concluded, with some effort and modest resources, helped to trim the court’s docket of open cases and permits other cases to be decided at a high level.

Chairman Greenleaf commented many people are not very good financial experts and suggested reaching out to schools to help and train Pennsylvanians how to handle budgets and be successful financially. He called the caseload the result of the lack of financial education. Gelb agreed and said eventually she wants to be able to do a presentation for more education and also noted North Penn Legal Services has a three-year grant from a bank and expressed concern how that funding will be replaced when the grant ends.

Honorable Lois E. Murphy, Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County, spoke about guardianship proceedings and efforts to enhance access to justice for incapacitated adults. She reported the courts are actively engaged and extremely focused on implementing improvements to ensure the quality of justice for adults under guardianship, including a major effort to improve the ability to monitor court-appointed guardians and to increase the information available concerning guardianship cases. She also noted education programs are being delivered for judges and court administrators. Many guardians, she noted, are family members but professionals may be appointed as guardians as well, and she said it is not a decision made lightly in order to protect the rights of the individual who may be deprived of his liberty and autonomy. Often, Murphy said, a primary goal of appointing a guarding is to address concerns of exploitation or abuse of an incapacitate person have been raised. She discussed a new guardian tracking system (GTS) being rolled out in Pennsylvania’s 60 judicial districts this year, which provides an online portal and judges can share statewide any concerns about a prospective guardian. GTS will also provide data about cases relating to guardians and incapacitated adults, which is currently unavailable.

Chairman Greenleaf reiterated his desire to improve the civil justice system. He mentioned hearings and legislation to increase funding for civil legal aid, but he lamented it is difficult to get more money for it and that contributing to a less efficient civil justice system. McMaster agreed funding is a big issue, commenting that the legal aid office in Bucks County “turns away far more than it helps.” He indicated the people turned away may be redirected to the law library and reiterated some sort of training program may be a way to help pro se litigants with fewer dollars than assigning an attorney. Chairman Greenleaf called it disturbing that a person would come in without counsel and said it can be difficult for the judge to help without showing partiality. McMaster agreed, commenting it is especially difficult when one party has an attorney, and said “to some extent we have to let it unfold.” Murphy agreed that ultimately providing funding is the ideal goal and called shortchanging legal aid “false savings.” Gelb noted she did a training program for her consumer debt program that offered a free CLE for lawyers who agreed to do pro bono time. She said, “Once they do it, they’re engaged.” Chairman Greenleaf commented his attention was drawn to this issue after someone told him about 90 percent of domestic relations cases don’t have one or both attorneys. McMaster agreed Bucks County has a similar statistic, but he also noted the two-step process of an appearance in the conference office and then hearing. He indicated the rate is lower by the second step. Murphy agreed those numbers “sound about right.” Gelb agreed, commenting that family cases tend to have a lawyer in the beginning but not by the end. Chairman Greenleaf commented on the new phenomenon of firing lawyers and McMaster explained it is often because they owe the lawyer money that they cannot pay. Chairman Greenleaf wondered what is causing this. Gelb suggested it is unique to family court and McMaster agreed, noting the many issues and thus costs that are involved with family court. Chairman Greenleaf commented another problem stems from the bifurcation of the elements: divorce, custody, etc.

Chairman Greenleaf then wondered how frequently the judges have to deal with the issues. The judges all confirmed it is an everyday occurrence.

Chairman Greenleaf asked if judges feel uncomfortable in the proceedings when a party does not have counsel and wondered how far they can go to help those people. Murphy replied judges can explain the rules, but must remain a neutral party. McMaster agreed he tries to explain his actions so the pro se litigant understands why the decision was made, but

27 wouldn’t necessarily do that if both parties were represented by a lawyer. Chairman Greenleaf reiterated that this creates a waste of court time and resources.

Chairman Greenleaf questioned the need for PFAs to have a longer period of time. McMaster explained the timeline of PFAs and pointed out if there are no violations, they have to wait for it to expire to see if they continue to follow it. Chairman Greenleaf asked if there are any facts to help determine how long it should be or other tell-tale signs that the person still poses a danger. McMaster suggested weapons and degree of violence are the most telling things he sees and in those cases it may be helpful to make the order longer. Gelb added she tells people “these are pieces of paper; you still have to be careful.”

Chairman Greenleaf spoke about financial education and asked for solutions. Gelb related an anecdote of a participant in her program. Chairman Greenleaf commented on the collaborative process she described and said he finds that working together can be very effective in resolving the cases. Gelb also noted Butler and Blair counties started similar programs. She lamented that these types of cases “clog the docket” and said if these cases can be resolved, the judges can focus on other types of cases. Gelb confirmed she has a steady group that does mediation and has housing counsellors who work with people and put together the packet for the banks. She described the many challenges that homeowners encounter in simply getting together paperwork, for example. Chairman Greenleaf commented on the impact of abandoned homes in communities. He wondered about credit counselling agencies or the need for financial literacy education. Gelb agreed that would be helpful and mentioned helpful work by Junior Achievement. She also discussed efforts to reach out to people to do housing counselling. Chairman Greenleaf commented he will look at implementing those efforts on a statewide basis to help people stay in their homes.

The chairman then asked about guardianship issues, recalling an article he read about random people coming out and requesting to be appointed guardians to a person they are not related to “and almost making a business out of it.” He called that “strange and risky because they had no or little supervision.” He noted he introduced SB 884 to implement may recommendations of the Joint State Government Commission and anticipated an amendment from Sen. Haywood. He was hopeful the bill will move this session and help to protect people under guardianship. He asked if the courts should have greater control over this, if there should be greater background checks, what kind of bond the guardian must have in place, and if family members should be permitted to file a petition to remove the guardian if misconduct is suspect. Murphy replied «it is all needed.» She said current law does not impose any standards on who can be appointed to be a guardian and does not require any education or background checks, but noted Supreme Court rules committee recently adopted a standard for a state criminal background check. She said

SB 884 Greenleaf, Stewart - (PN 1147) Amends Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries), in orphans› court divisions, further providing for appointment and purpose and for compensation; and, in incapacitated persons, providing for venue and for confidentiality and disclosure of information, further providing for petition and hearing and independent evaluation, repealing provisions relating to county of appointment and qualifications, further providing for review hearing, providing for affidavit in uncontested termination matters and for counsel, further providing for emergency guardian, repealing provisions relating to provisions similar to other estates, providing for removal and discharge of guardian, for appointment of guardian in conveyance and for bond, further providing for evidence of incapacity, for cross-examination of witnesses and for provisions concerning powers, duties and liabilities, providing for protection of person dealing with guardian, and further providing for when accounting filed, for distributions of income and principal during incapacity and for guardianship services. The bill makes extensive changes to the venue for a guardianship proceeding, the petition and hearing for the appointment of a guardian, who may be appointed a guardian, the removal and discharge of a guardian, and the powers and duties of a guardian. Effective in 60 days. - is also quite important to ensure the court has confidence in the people they are choosing. Chairman Greenleaf pledged to find a solution to protect people under guardianship.

Sen. Haywood shared that he was a legal aid lawyer in the 1980s and worked to defend people from mortgage foreclosure and consumer transactions. He then asked about a proposal for legal counsel for individuals who «may be losing everything because they may be incapacitated.» Murphy confirmed many judges appoint counsel in most guardianship issues that come before them, but she indicated larger counties may need to be more discriminating in that. She said people whose rights and liberties are at risk get counsel appointed for them and argued it would improve administration of justice to have another voice in the courtroom.

28 Regarding housing and consumers, Sen. Haywood raised a concern he had in the past that the power of the negotiation is with the lender. Gelb noted she often opposes arbitration clauses and explained her mortgage diversionary program usually has about 50 participants. She said there is often a problem with the banks making a «take it or leave it» offer which includes money that has already been paid, to which she has had «great success» in requiring the bank to show the documents of what is going on. Sen. Haywood called her experiences a «strong case for civil representation.»

Senate Judiciary Committee 9/24/18, 3:45 p.m., Rules Committee Conference Room By Kimberly Howells, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider bills.

SB 1253 Greenleaf, Stewart - (PN 1978) Amends Title 61 (Prisons and Parole), in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, providing for expedited review of every case where the department has reported that the inmate being considered for parole: (1) has a serious or terminal illness; (2) is receiving treatment or hospice care; and (3) presents a minimal risk of reoffending, based on the department›s standardized needs and risk assessment of the inmate. Government agencies shall assist the board and the department in developing a plan to house and treat any inmate the department has identified as suffering from a serious or terminal illness. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was reported as committed with Minority Chairman Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery) and Senators Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia), Wayne Langerholc (R-Cambria), John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia), Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny), and John Rafferty voting in the negative.

Chairman Stewart Greenleaf (R-Montgomery) commented this bill will provide an opportunity for inmates on hospice to spend their final days with their families.

Sen. John Gordner (R-Columbia) sought clarification that the bill is a «may» provision. Chairman Greenleaf confirmed this, explaining the board would still have the final say.

Sen. Sabatina raised concerns with the inclusion of sexual offenders and said he will oppose the bill on that basis unless it is amended out. Sen. Rafferty agreed and Chairman Greenleaf welcomed a floor amendment to address the issue.

HB 1152 Boback, Karen - (PN 2165) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in particular rights and immunities, waiving liability for a good-faith rescue of an individual from a motor vehicle if the individual is believed to be in imminent danger and in need of assistance to exit the vehicle. The rescuer must make an effort to locate the driver and contact emergency response. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1375) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

HB 2321 Bloom, Stephen - (PN 3495) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in depositions and witnesses, by expanding this list of offenses for which statements by a child under age 12 is admissible. The list includes offenses relating to homicide, assault, kidnapping, human trafficking, sexual offenses, burglary, robber, incest, and corruption of minors. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

HB 2324 Barbin, Bryan - (PN 3612) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in sexual offenses, further providing for evidence of victim›s sexual conduct adding that evidence of an alleged victim›s past sexual conduct, reputation, or sexual victimization shall not be admissible in prosecutions of certain offenses, including assault, kidnapping, human trafficking, sexual offenses, incest, or corruption of minors if the offense involved sexual contact. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 3496) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Rep. Bryan Barbin (D-Cambria) urged support for his bill.

HB 2325 Everett, Garth - (PN 3497) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in depositions and witnesses, adding a subchapter providing for procedures to protect victims and witnesses with intellectual disabilities or autism. The intent of the bill is to provide procedures which will protect material witnesses or victims of crime with intellectual disabilities or autism during their involvement with the criminal justice system. The bill outlines when an out-of-court statement made by an individual with an

29 intellectual disability or autism who is a victim or witness describing enumerated offenses would be admissible in evidence. Enumerated offenses include homicide, assault, kidnapping, human trafficking, sexual offenses, burglary, robbery, incest, and corruption of minors. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Sen. Farnese asked for clarification that the defendant’s counsel would be permitted to attend the interview session that the defendant himself may not attend. Chairman Greenleaf confirmed this, suggesting anything else would be unconstitutional.

Senate Rules and Executive Nominations Committee 9/24/18, 1:45 p.m., Rules Committee Conference Room By Kimberly Howells, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider one bill and executive nominations.

SR 419 Scarnati, Joseph - (PN 1996) Concurrent Resolution honoring the life of Stephen C. MacNett. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Certain executive nominations were unanimously re-referred to standing committee.

Senate Transportation Committee 9/24/18, 4:05 p.m., Rules Committee Conference Room By Kimberly Howells, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider bills.

SB 1254 Gordner, John - (PN 1982) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in registration of vehicles, creating a special plate for recipients of Presidential Service Badge. Effective in 120 days. -The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

HB 86 Lawrence, John - (PN 2583) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in inspection of vehicles, further providing for prohibition on expenditures for emission inspection program. The bill establishes that the Department of Environmental Protection shall develop and submit for approval to the Environmental Protection Agency an amendment to the existing enhanced emission inspection program, which will provide a subject vehicle with a model year of 1992 through 1995 that is registered in a county under 67 Pa. Code, relating to program requirements, and a subject vehicle with a model year of 1996 or newer with a gross vehicle weight rating between 8,501 and 9,000 pounds that is registered in a county under 67 Pa. Code, shall be required to undergo the following tests: a fuel filler gas cap test and a visual emission control device inspection. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 2540) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Chairman John Rafferty (R-Montgomery) commented that he has heard from a number of shopkeepers in support of the bill.

Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-Washington) noted she owns an oil change store and asked if she is allowed to vote. Chairman Rafferty confirmed she is.

HB 163 Saccone, Rick - (PN 3327) Amends Title 4 (Amusements), Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), Title 23 (Domestic Relations) and Title 75 (Vehicles) eliminating the driver›s license suspension for multiple non-driving infractions. Effective in 180 days. (Prior Printer Number: 127, 3123) - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

Chairman Rafferty explained the bill aligns with a national movement to keep them productive and noted broad support for the bill.

A09116 by Sabatina, removes the 23 Domestic Relations language. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

Minority Chairman John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) pointed out Pennsylvania stands to lose federal money if this language

30 remains in the bill. Chairman Rafferty agreed and noted the governor’s office and Department of Transportation similarly requested this language.

Sen. Bartolotta indicated her understanding that there was a resolution to address the issue, but the chairman clarified that is the next bill on the agenda and they are separate issues.

Sen. Mario Scavello (R-Monroe) commented on the problems that 30-somethings face when they are still facing license suspensions for foolish acts in their youth, but they’ve otherwise “turned around.” He said this is a good bill to help them.

HR 76 Miller, Daniel - (PN 427) Concurrent Resolution declaring that the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is opposed to the enactment and enforcement of a State law, under a Federal mandate, that requires the suspension or revocation, or the delay of issuance or reinstatement, of the driver›s license of an individual convicted of a violation of the Controlled Substances Act or another drug offense; urging the Governor to submit a written certification stating the Governor›s opposition to the State law along with this resolution to the United States Secretary of Transportation; and accordingly preventing the United States Secretary of Transportation from withholding a specified percentage of Federal transportation apportionments under 23 U.S.C. 159. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Chairman Rafferty said this resolution is running concurrently with HB 163.

HB 1444 Marshall, Jim - (PN 1836) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in fees, further providing for annual hauling permits; and, in size, weight and load, further providing for permit for movement during course of manufacture. A permit for overweight movement of up to 50 miles shall be $750 and a permit for overweight movement for more than 50 miles shall be $900. Further, a combination of vehicles which is hauling hot ingots or a hot box may be permitted by the department and local authorities to move upon highways within their respective jurisdictions a distance not exceeding 125 miles (increased from 25 miles) if the gross weight does not exceed 150,000 pounds and the weight of any nonsteering axle does not exceed 21,000 pounds. No permit may be issued for this type of movement upon an interstate highway. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was passed over.

A09258 was distributed.

Chairman Rafferty indicated the bill may come up for a vote another day.

HB 2131 Quigley, Thomas - (PN 3592) Amends the State Highway Law, in construction, improvement, maintenance and repair of State highways, by requiring the department to plant vegetation that is native to Pennsylvania and that will thrive in that plant hardiness zone and under the environmental conditions of the highway right-of-way. If it is not feasible to plant native vegetation, the department may authorize the use of nonnative vegetation, provided that the nonnative vegetation is not a federally listed invasive plant or a noxious weed or controlled plant. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 3105) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Chairman Rafferty commented the bill puts into statute a practice that the Department ofTransportation is already doing.

HB 2297 Taylor, John - (PN 3430) Act providing for the Lance Corporal Michael L. Freeman, Jr., Memorial Highway on U.S. Route 30 in Franklin County from the eastern intersection with State Route 1008 to the western intersection with State Route 1008. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09227 by Rafferty, corrects a designation. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

31 NEW LEGISLATION

HB 2600 Wheatley, Jake (D) Amends the Medical Marijuana Act, in prelim. provisions, providing for title, for Board, for offenses, for research, for insurers, for notice, making repeals & editorial changes. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

HB 2655 Barbin, Bryan (D) (PN 4038) Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations), in provisions relating to abuse of family, adding a chapter providing for senior safety from financial exploitation; providing for immunity to banks under certain circumstances; and imposing powers and duties on Department of Aging. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Aging and Older Adult Services

HB 2656 Schemel, Paul (R) (PN 4039) Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for courts to be open and suits against the Commonwealth by adding that a civil action arising from child sexual abuse which is statutorily barred prior to the effective date of this subsection shall be revived for two years afterthe effective date of this subsection. Constitutional amendments require approval in two consecutive legislative sessions and then approval by the voters through a referendum. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary

HB 2657 Gillen, Mark (R) (PN 4040) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in fees, exempting from fees any active volunteer firefighter who is in good standing with a volunteer fire company and whose standing is certified to the department by the supervisor or chief of the volunteer fire company. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation

HB 2659 DiGirolamo, Gene (R) (PN 4041) Amends Title 3 (Agriculture), in horse racing, authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Anti-Doping and Drug Testing Standards Compact. The bill adds the Interstate Anti-Doping and Drug Testing Standards Compact Act and provides the terms of the compact. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Agriculture and Rural Affairs

HB 2660 Roe, Eric (F) (R) (PN 4042) Amends Title 25 (Elections), in voting procedures, providing for assistance for certain qualified electors. The bill provides guidelines for a qualified elector who has a physical, emotional, intellectual or developmental disability to request a ballot by an election official outside the polling place of the qualified elector. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government

HB 2661 Quinn, Chris (R) (PN 4043) Amends the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in qualifications of electors, further providing for qualifications of electors at primaries; in party organization, further providing foronly enrolled electors to vote at primaries or hold party offices; in nomination of candidates, further providing for candidates to be nominated and party officers to be elected at primaries and providing for procedure for unenrolled electors to cast primary ballots; and, in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for manner of applying to vote, persons entitled to vote, voter’s certificates, entries to be made in district register, numbered lists of voters and challenges. The bill provides for open primaries. Effective immediately. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government

32 HB 2662 Quinn, Chris (R) (PN 4044) Amends Title 66 (Public Utilities), in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for energy efficiency and conservation program. Plans under the energy efficiency and conservation program shall include specific energy efficiency measures for households at or below 200 percent (changed from 150 percent) of the Federal poverty income guidelines. Penalties for failure to submit a plan shall not exceed $100,000 per day and penalties for the failure to achieve the required reductions in consumption shall not exceed $5,000,000. An electric distribution company may recover decreased revenues due to reduced energy consumption or changes in energy demand through a full revenue decoupling mechanism. Upward rate adjustments as a result of a full revenue duplicating mechanism may not be greater than two percent of rates approved in the electric distribution company’s most recent base rate case. Further, an energy efficiency and conservation plan filed by an electric distribution company may include a financial incentive mechanism for the electric distribution company. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Consumer Affairs

HB 2663 Klunk, Kate (R) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for accelerated rehabilitative disposition and for drug and alcohol assessments. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

HB 2664 Barrar, Stephen (R) Amends the Workers’ Compensation Act, in interpretation and definitions, further providing for the definition of “occupational disease”; and, in liability and compensation, providing for compensation for post-traumatic stress injury. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

HB 2665 Cephas, Morgan (F) (D) Amends the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency Law, providing for Women and Girls Committee. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

HB 2666 Bullock, Donna (D) Amends Title 61 (Prisons and Parole), in miscellaneous provisions relating to inmate confinement, providing for phone calls at State correctional institutions. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

HB 2667 McClinton, Joanna (D) Amends Title 61 (Prisons and Parole), in safe community reentry, further providing for Safe Community Reentry Program and for contract for services. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

HB 2668 Fitzgerald, Isabella (F) (D) Amends Title 61 (Prisons and Parole), in miscellaneous provisions relating to inmate confinement, providing for feminine hygiene products. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

HB 2669 Comitta, Carolyn (F) (D) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for carrying loaded weapons other than firearms. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

HB 2670 Fritz, Jonathan (F) (R) Amends the Delaware River Basin Compact, in pollution control, further providing for enforcement; and, in general provisions, further providing for effect on riparian rights. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

33 HB 2671 Madden, Maureen (F) (D) Amends the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for property tax and rent rebate. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

HB 2672 Madden, Maureen (F) (D) Amends the Tax Reform Code, in personal income tax, further providing for imposition of tax. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

HB 2673 Madden, Maureen (F) (D) Amends Title 58 (Oil and Gas), in unconventional gas well fee, repealing provisions related to expiration; providing for a natural gas severance tax; establishing the Natural Gas Severance Tax Account. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

HR 1076 Turzai, Mike (R) (PN 4028) Resolution recognizing the 3rd Annual Capitol All-Stars Charity Softball Game. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1077 Maher, John (R) (PN 4029) Resolution recognizing the week of October 7 through 13, 2018, as “National Newspaper Week” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1078 Saylor, Stanley (R) (PN 4030) Resolution designating October 10, 2018, as “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1079 Kinsey, Stephen (D) (PN 4031) Resolution recognizing September 25, 2018, as the “Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1080 Kinsey, Stephen (D) (PN 4032) Resolution recognizing the month of September 2018 as “Emergency Preparedness Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1081 Kinsey, Stephen (D) (PN 4033) Resolution designating the week of September 16 through 22, 2018, as “Direct Support Professionals Week” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1084 Boback, Karen (R) (PN 4034) Resolution recognizing the week of September 23 through 29, 2018, as “Active Aging Week” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1085 Quinn, Chris (R) (PN 4035) Resolution designating the month of September 2018 as “Sepsis Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1086 Bullock, Donna (D) (PN 4036) Resolution designating the month of September 2018 as “Senior Center Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

34 HR 1087 Bullock, Donna (D) (PN 4037) Resolution recognizing September 9, 2018, as “National Grandparents Day” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1089 Brown, Rosemary (R) Resolution recognizing the month of September 2018 as “Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

HR 1090 Brown, Rosemary (R) Resolution recognizing September 29, 2018 as “Pick Up the Poconos Day” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

HR 1091 White, Martina (R) Resolution designating 2018 as “Year of the Woman” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

HR 1093 Bizzarro, Ryan (D) Resolution designating the month of November 2018 as “Childhood Brain Stem Glioma Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania; and designating November 11, 2018 as “Jax Stone Day” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

HR 1094 Bizzarro, Ryan (D) Resolution recognizing the month of November 2018 as “National Epilepsy Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

HR 1095 Hickernell, David (R) Resolution recognizing the Signature Learning Experiences program of Elizabethtown College. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

HR 1096 Keller, Fred (R) Resolution designating the week of October 15 through 19, 2018, as “CARES Recognition Week” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

HR 1097 Hill-Evans, Carol (F) (D) Resolution designating the month of October 2018 as “Pennsylvania Pharmacists and Pharmacy Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

HR 1099 Harper, Kate (R) Resolution recognizing the week of October 21 through 27, 2018, as “Pro Bono Week” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Filed

SR 419 Scarnati, Joseph (R) (PN 1996) Concurrent Resolution honoring the life of Stephen C. MacNett. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Filed Sep 24, 2018 - S-Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Rules and Executive Nominations

SR 420 Browne, Patrick (R) Resolution designating the week of September 23 through 29, 2018 as “Clean Energy Week” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Filed

35 LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

HB 32 Thomas, Curtis (D) (PN 39) Amends The Administrative Code to provide for the powers and duties of the Cybersecurity Innovation and Excellence Commission, tasked with establishing a framework and statewide system of protocols to coordinate the activities, outcomes and informative references of the information technology offices and bureaus across all Commonwealth offices and agencies. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee on House Commerce Sep 24, 2018 - H-Reported as committed from House Commerce Sep 24, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 24, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

HB 86 Lawrence, John (R) (PN 2583) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in inspection of vehicles, further providing for prohibition on expenditures for emission inspection program. The bill establishes that the Department of Environmental Protection shall develop and submit for approval to the Environmental Protection Agency an amendment to the existing enhanced emission inspection program, which will provide a subject vehicle with a model year of 1992 through 1995 that is registered in a county under 67 Pa. Code, relating to program requirements, and a subject vehicle with a model year of 1996 or newer with a gross vehicle weight rating between 8,501 and 9,000 pounds that is registered in a county under 67 Pa. Code, shall be required to undergo the following tests: a fuel filler gas cap test and a visual emission control device inspection. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 2540) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - S-First consideration

HB 104 Godshall, Robert (R) (PN 3818) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally), in municipal authorities, further providing for money of authority and for transfer of existing facilities to authority and providing for sale or transfer of authority water or sewer infrastructure. Requires authorities to file an annual report of its fiscal affairs covering the preceding fiscal year within 180 days. Also requires the report to be posted on the authority’s website. If the authority does not maintain a publicly accessible website, the report shall be provided by electronic or other means to any other municipality that has customers served by the authority. Prevents authorities from (1) acquiring bonds or other security; (2) selling or transferring title to all or a portion of the water or sewer infrastructure of the authority unless the authority has discussed the acquisition at a public meeting as reflected in their minutes. Also provides for an audit by the Auditor General of a municipal authority located in a county of the third class with a population of more than 355,000 but less than 400,000. Effective in 90 days. (Prior Printer Number: 82, 1047, 2952) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Second consideration Sep 24, 2018 - S-Rereferred to Senate Appropriations

HB 163 Saccone, Rick (R) (PN 3327) Amends Title 4 (Amusements), Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), Title 23 (Domestic Relations) and Title 75 (Vehicles) eliminating the driver’s license suspension for multiple non-driving infractions. Effective in 180 days. (Prior Printer Number: 127, 3123) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as amended Senate Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - S-First consideration

HB 297 Dush, Cris (R) (PN 291) Amends the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act adding that “maintenance work” includes work performed under Title 75 (Transportation), section 9106 (relating to dirt, gravel and low-volume road maintenance). Effective immediately. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee on House Labor and Industry

36 HB 353 Nesbit, Tedd (R) (PN 3779) Amends the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act further providing for definitions and for professional prescription, administration, and dispensing by requiring electronic prescriptions for Schedule II, III, and IV controlled substances, except in situations as prescribed by regulation. The bill allows exceptions for veterinarians, circumstances when an electronic prescription is not available due to temporary technological or electrical failure by providing a practitioner shall within 72 hours correct any cause for the failure, when dispensed by a pharmacy outside Pennsylvania, lack of internet access or an electronic health record system, where an electronic prescription would cause an untimely delay in an emergency department, patients enrolled in a hospice program or residing in a nursing home or residential health care facility, controlled substance compounded prescriptions and prescriptions containing certain elements required by the food and drug administration not able to be accomplished with electronic prescribing, a prescription issued pursuant to an established and valid collaborative practice agreement between a practitioner and a pharmacist, a standing order or a drug research protocol, a prescription issued in an emergency situation, circumstances where the pharmacy that receives the prescription is not set up to process electronic prescriptions, or controlled substances that are not required to be reported to the prescription drug monitoring program system. Establishes pharmacist responsibility if there is belief that a patient may be seeking a monitored prescription drug for a purpose other than the treatment of an existing medical condition. Effective in one year. (Prior Printer Number: 365, 1911, 2066) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Appropriations Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

HB 652 Emrick, Joe (R) (PN 2868) Amends the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Compact further providing for audits by establishing the auditor general of Pennsylvania and state auditor of New Jersey shall jointly conduct annual financial and management audits of expenditures and operations of the commission and submit a report to the governors and legislatures of each state; and providing the governor of each state with power to ratify or veto actions taken by commissioners from that state within ten days after receipt. Effective immediately. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Removed from the table

HB 861 Grove, Seth (R) (PN 967) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) adding a new section prohibiting any municipality from regulating employer policies or practices or enforcing any mandate regarding employer policies or practices. This prohibition shall not apply to a mandate enacted by a municipality affecting an employee or class of employees of the municipality itself. Provides for effect; relief; reasonable expenses; and definitions. Effective immediately. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee as amended House Labor and Industry

HB 927 Rader, Jack (R) (PN 1080) Amends the Municipal Waste, Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, in recycling and waste reduction, stipulating that a municipality other than a county that has a population of more than 5,000 people and a population density of 500 or fewer people per square mile shall be exempt from establishing a leaf waste collection program provided that the municipality has enacted an ordinance prohibiting the burning of leaf waste. Further, a municipality that has not enacted an ordinance prohibiting the burning of leaf waste shall be subject to “large population” requirements if the municipality has a population of 10,000 or more people; or shall be subject to “small population” if the municipality has a population of more than 5,000 people but less than 10,000 people and has a population density of more than 300 people per square mile. The bill also makes editorial updates. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Second consideration Sep 24, 2018 - S-Rereferred to Senate Appropriations

HB 976 Masser, Kurt (R) (PN 1133) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in equipment standards, further providing for unlawful activities by providing for doors. A vehicle shall be equipped with doors of a type used as original equipment. The doors shall open and close securely unless the vehicle has been manufactured or modified to the extent that there is no roof or side. If a vehicle is designed by the manufacturer with removable doors for off-road use, the vehicle may be operated with doors removed as long as the owner of the vehicle notifies the motor vehicle insurer and carries acknowledgment of that notification in the vehicle during

37 such operation. Notification shall be provided at the time of application for motor vehicle insurance coverage and when coverage is renewed. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee as amended House Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 24, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

HB 980 Boback, Karen (R) (PN 2153) Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) excluding 100 percent of a veteran’s benefit payments from income for commonwealth programs. The exclusion is extended to an unmarried surviving spouse upon the death of a veteran for any compensation or payment the unmarried surviving spouse is entitled to receive. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1137) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Second consideration Sep 24, 2018 - S-Rereferred to Senate Appropriations

HB 983 Lawrence, John (R) (PN 2743) Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations), in alimony and support, further providing for alimony pendente lite, counsel fees and expenses by adding that except where the court finds that an order for alimony pendente lite or spousal support is necessary to prevent manifest injustice, a party who has been convicted of committing a personal injury crime against the other party shall not be entitled to spousal support or alimony pendente lite. Any amount paid by the injured party after the commission of the offense but before the conviction of the other party shall be recoverable by the injured party upon petition. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1144) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Laid on the table Sep 24, 2018 - S-Removed from the table

HB 1152 Boback, Karen (R) (PN 2165) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in particular rights and immunities, waiving liability for a good-faith rescue of an individual from a motor vehicle if the individual is believed to be in imminent danger and in need of assistance to exit the vehicle. The rescuer must make an effort to locate the driver and contact emergency response. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1375) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Judiciary Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Judiciary Sep 24, 2018 - S-First consideration

HB 1216 Farry, Frank (R) (PN 3819) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of neglect of animal if a person fails to provide for the basic needs of each animal to which the person has a duty of care including water, shelter, and necessary veterinary care; and, in particular rights and immunities, providing for rescue from motor vehicle by waiving liability for a good-faith rescue of a dog or cat from a motor vehicle if the animal is believed to be in imminent danger. The rescuer must make an effort to locate the driver and contact emergency response. Further provides for the offense of attack of service, guide of support dog. Also provides for the offense of discrimination on account of service, guide or support dog or other aid animal Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1444, 2166, 2203, 3608) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Laid on the table Sep 24, 2018 - S-Removed from the table

HB 1284 Peifer, Michael (R) (PN 3816) The Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop Act requires the Department of Community and Economic Development to establish the Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop as a single online access point to aid business owners and potential business owners in identifying and securing the necessary permits, licenses, certifications, applications, forms and registrations associated with satisfying the legal requirements to establish and operate a business in the Commonwealth. Requires a Commonwealth agency, at the request of the department, to provide technical assistance and

38 guidance for the implementation of additional features or resources of the One-Stop Shop. Also requires a Commonwealth agency to cooperate in good faith with the department for the development of additional features or resources. Requires the department to submit an annual report no later than January 1 of each year to the chairmen and minority chairmen of the House Commerce Committee and the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 1561, 3121) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Dev Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Dev Sep 24, 2018 - S-First consideration

HB 1294 Ward, Judith (R) (PN 2647) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in registration of vehicles, further providing for special plates for recipients of Purple Heart and Legion of Merit by allowing the plate to be used on a motorcycle. The bill also permits use and display of illuminated signs for transportation network company drivers as approved by the Public Utility Commission or the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Portions are effective in 120 days, 60 days, and immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 1590, 2013) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Removed from the table Sep 24, 2018 - S-Second consideration Sep 24, 2018 - S-Rereferred to Senate Appropriations

HB 1444 Marshall, Jim (R) (PN 1836) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in fees, further providing for annual hauling permits; and, in size, weight and load, further providing for permit for movement during course of manufacture. A permit for overweight movement of up to 50 miles shall be $750 and a permit for overweight movement for more than 50 miles shall be $900. Further, a combination of vehicles which is hauling hot ingots or a hot box may be permitted by the department and local authorities to move upon highways within their respective jurisdictions a distance not exceeding 125 miles (increased from 25 miles) if the gross weight does not exceed 150,000 pounds and the weight of any nonsteering axle does not exceed 21,000 pounds. No permit may be issued for this type of movement upon an interstate highway. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Passed over in committee Senate Transportation

HB 1499 Keller, Mark (R) (PN 3688) Amends Title 68 (Real and Personal Property), in creation, alteration and termination of condominiums, further providing for contents of declaration and all condominiums; in management of the condominium, further providing for powers of unit owners’ association, for executive board members and officers and for conveyance or encumbrance of common elements; in protection of purchasers, further providing for release of liens and for warranty against structural defects; in creation, alteration and termination of cooperatives, further providing for contents of declaration; in management of cooperatives, further providing for powers of association, for executive board members and officers and for conveyance or encumbrance of cooperative; in protection of cooperative interest purchasers, further providing for release of liens and for implied warranty against structural defects; in general provisions relating to planned communities, further providing for definitions; in creation, alteration and termination of planned communities, further providing for construction and validity of declaration and bylaws and for contents of declaration and all planned communities; in management of planned community, further providing for power of unit owners’ association, for executive board members and officers and for conveyance or encumbrance of common facilities; and, in protection of purchasers, further providing for release of liens and for warranty against structural defects. The bill establishes the association may, for any period during which assessments are delinquent or violations of the declaration, bylaws and rules and regulations remain uncured, suspend unit owners’ rights, including, without limitation, the right to vote, the right to serve on the board or committees and the right of access to common elements, recreational facilities or amenities. Also, in the event that the election of the executive board by the unit owners fails to take place not later than the termination of a period of declarant control, then a special meeting of the unit owners may be called for such purpose by any member of the executive board elected by the unit owners or, if there is no such member of the executive board, the unit owners entitled to cast at least 10 percent of the votes in the association. If the declaration provides that the association or a unit owner is or shall be responsible for operation and maintenance of storm water management facilities, a statement that upon approval of the permittee’s notice of termination by the department of environmental protection or by an authorized county conservation district, it shall be deemed that the association or unit owner, as applicable, agree to and shall become responsible for compliance with the storm water management facilities’

39 permit terms and conditions. An interest in common facilities that is subject to the declaration prior to conveyance or encumbrance shall remain subject to the provisions of the declaration following the conveyance or encumbrance, unless the deed or agreement to convey the common facilities or subject them to a security interest specifically provides otherwise. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1919) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Appropriations Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

HB 1527 Stephens, Todd (R) (PN 2913) Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations), in child protective services, further providing for persons required to report suspected child abuse by stipulating a duty to report for a mandated reporter who witnesses an abusive act to an identifiable child. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1975) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Aging and Youth Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as amended Senate Aging and Youth Sep 24, 2018 - S-First consideration

HB 1605 Tobash, Mike (R) (PN 2123) Amends the Insurance Department Act, in insurance producers, further providing for imposition of additional fees by adding that the fee for the completion of an application shall not be charged if there is no commission paid by the insurer to the insurance producer. Additionally, an insurance producer who charges the fee shall provide written notice to the consumer regarding fees. Each time before the fee is charged, the consumer must consent to the fee in writing on a separate form provided by the insurance producer. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Informational meeting held House Insurance

HB 1613 Cutler, Bryan (R) (PN 3794) Amends Title 35 (Health and Safety) adding the Health Care Cost Containment Act; providing for the Health Care Cost Containment Council, for its powers and duties, for health care cost containment through the collection and dissemination of data, for public accountability of health care costs and for health care for the indigent. The Health Care Cost Containment Council is re-established as an independent council. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 2136, 2412, 2516) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Appropriations Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

HB 1684 Brown, Rosemary (R) (PN 3460) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in licensing of drivers, establishing a two-point penalty for violations of hand-held devices for all drivers; prohibits hand-held use of devices when vehicle is in motion; establishes presumption of use; removes the non-applicability provisions for certain professions; establishes the Driver Distraction Awareness Fund; and establishes additional penalties for careless driving while distracted. Also provides for distracted driving education for teenage drivers. Effective in 180 days. (Prior Printer Number: 2261) Sep 24, 2018 - H-Press conference held

HB 1781 Keller, Fred (R) (PN 2408) Amends the Workers’ Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, providing for registration of status as independent contractor by adding that a person may file a registration with the department regarding the status ofan individual who is classified for Federal income tax purposes as an independent contractor of the person. The bill provides for contents of the registration and states that a person who registers an individual as an independent contractor shall not be liable to the individual for benefits under this act and shall not be required to provide insurance coverage or self-insure under this act regarding the individual. The bill provides for revocation of the registration and stipulates that a person may not offer or provide an incentive, pecuniary or otherwise, for an individual to complete the waiver and affidavit or refrain from filing a request for revocation. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee as amended House Labor and Industry

HB 1822 Schlossberg, Mike (D)

40 (PN 2479) Amends Title 24 (Education) requiring each institution of higher education to develop and implement a plan to advise students and staff on mental health and suicide prevention programs available both on campus and off campus. Effective in 120 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee as amended House Education Sep 24, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House Education Sep 24, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 24, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

HB 1917 Ryan, Frank (F) (R) (PN 2815) Amends Title 22 (Detectives and Private Police), in humane society police officers, further providing for qualifications for appointment, for suspension, revocation, limitation and restriction of appointment and restoration of appointment, for training program, for continuing education program and for statewide registry, and for the Humane Society Police Officer Advisory Board. As an additional qualification for appointment, a humane society police officer maynot have had an appointment as a humane society police officer revoked for cause in another county or another state. An appointment may be revoked or if an individual is not a resident of Pennsylvania or has had an appointment revoked in another county or state. The program for the training of humane society police officers is increased to 40 hours of instruction (from 36) and shall also include topics such as procedure for filing citations and warrants, agricultural biosecurity protocols, general farm orientation safety and security practices. Continuing education shall similarly also include the new topics. In the case of a suspension, the department shall notify the court of common pleas and district attorney of each county to which the individual is appointed as a humane society police officer of the suspension. A humane society police officer shall make, upon appointment, an application to the department for inclusion in the registry on a form provided by the department and shall apply for renewal of inclusion in the registry every two years on the anniversary of the date of appointment as a humane society police officer. Individuals who have been appointed as humane society police officers and have successfully completed initial training prior to June 30, 2018, shall be exempt from the initial training requirements if the individual can provide proof of successful completion of continuing education training within six months prior to June 30, 2018. Requires the clerk of courts to notify the Department of Agriculture of humane society police officer appointments and requires the Humane Society Police Officer Advisory Board to meet and review and recommend training programs; and changes the effective date. Effective in one year. (Prior Printer Number: 2696) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Laid out for discussion Sep 24, 2018 - S-Third consideration Sep 24, 2018 - S-Final Passage by a vote of 49 YEAS 0 NAYS

HB 1958 Rothman, Greg (R) (PN 3774) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in rules of the road in general, providing for platooning; and providing for highly automated vehicles. The bill states that nonlead vehicles in a platoon shall not be subject to the provisions of section 3310 (relating to following too closely) with restrictions including a maximum of three vehicles in a platoon, platooning only on limited access highways or interstate highway unless otherwise permitted by the department or turnpike, and restrictions for emergency conditions. Also states the department or the commission, as applicable, shall authorize the locations in Pennsylvania, on a periodic basis, to permit the deployment of a highly automated work zone vehicle. Effective in 90 days. (Prior Printer Number: 2794, 2916) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Second consideration Sep 24, 2018 - S-Rereferred to Senate Appropriations

HB 2060 Quinn, Marguerite (R) (PN 3820) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 23 (Domestic Relations) in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms and providing for relinquishment of firearms and firearm licenses by convicted persons and for abandonment of firearms, weapons or ammunition; and, in protection from abuse, further providing for definitions, for commencement of proceedings, for hearings, for relief, for return of relinquished firearms, other weapons and ammunition and additional relief, for relinquishment for consignment sale, lawful transfer or safekeeping and for relinquishment to third party for safekeeping and providing for order to seal record from public view. The bill is intended to strengthen the Protection from Abuse Act relating to firearms. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 3035, 3754)

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HB 2071 Stephens, Todd (R) (PN 3799) The Workplace Violence Prevention Act grants employers the right to implement a workplace violence policy or any workplace violence prevention measure to provide for the safety of employees provided in compliance with applicable federal and state law. The bill preempts and supersedes any municipal ordinance, rule, policy or licensure requirement that limits, restricts or prohibits an employer from implementing a workplace violence prevention policy or workplace violence prevention measure. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 3017) Sep 24, 2018 - H-Removed from the table

HB 2124 Quinn, Chris (R) (PN 3674) Amends the Public School Code, in preliminary provisions, providing for information regarding education loans. The bill establishes that an institution of higher education that receives Federal education loan information or other student loan information regarding a student enrolled at the institution shall provide the following to the student on an annual basis at a time determined by the school, but no later than July 1 each year: an estimate of the total amount of Federal education loans or other student loans which are disbursed by the institution of higher education taken out by the students; total payoff amount of the Federal education loans and other student loans incurred by the student enrolled at the institution of higher education; monthly repayment amounts; and number of years used in determining the potential payoff amount; information on how the student can access online repayment calculators. The information provided to the student may include a statement that any estimate or range provided is general in nature and not intended to be a guarantee or promise of an actual projected amount. The statement may include a disclaimer that the information provided pertains only to federal loans disbursed at the institution that is providing the information or any loans disbursed directly from the institution. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 3079, 3122) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Second consideration Sep 24, 2018 - S-Rereferred to Senate Appropriations

HB 2131 Quigley, Thomas (R) (PN 3592) Amends the State Highway Law, in construction, improvement, maintenance and repair of State highways, by requiring the department to plant vegetation that is native to Pennsylvania and that will thrive in that plant hardiness zone and under the environmental conditions of the highway right-of-way. If it is not feasible to plant native vegetation, the department may authorize the use of nonnative vegetation, provided that the nonnative vegetation is not a federally listed invasive plant or a noxious weed or controlled plant. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 3105) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - S-First consideration

HB 2227 Stephens, Todd (R) (PN 3755) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms; in community and municipal courts, further providing for masters; and adding provisions relating to extreme risk protection orders. The bill is intended to temporarily prohibit individuals who demonstrate an extreme risk of causing harm to themselves or others from possessing firearms or ammunition in addition to any other relief necessary. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 3344) Sep 24, 2018 - H-Removed from the table

HB 2297 Taylor, John (R) (PN 3430) Act providing for the Lance Corporal Michael L. Freeman, Jr., Memorial Highway on U.S. Route 30 in Franklin County from the eastern intersection with State Route 1008 to the western intersection with State Route 1008. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as amended Senate Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - S-First consideration

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HB 2321 Bloom, Stephen (R) (PN 3495) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in depositions and witnesses, by expanding this list of offenses for which statements by a child under age 12 is admissible. The list includes offenses relating to homicide, assault, kidnapping, human trafficking, sexual offenses, burglary, robber, incest, and corruption of minors. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Judiciary Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Judiciary Sep 24, 2018 - S-First consideration

HB 2324 Barbin, Bryan (D) (PN 3612) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in sexual offenses, further providing for evidence of victim’s sexual conduct adding that evidence of an alleged victim’s past sexual conduct, reputation, or sexual victimization shall not be admissible in prosecutions of certain offenses, including assault, kidnapping, human trafficking, sexual offenses, incest, or corruption of minors if the offense involved sexual contact. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 3496) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Judiciary Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Judiciary Sep 24, 2018 - S-First consideration

HB 2325 Everett, Garth (R) (PN 3497) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in depositions and witnesses, adding a subchapter providing for procedures to protect victims and witnesses with intellectual disabilities or autism. The intent of the bill is to provide procedures which will protect material witnesses or victims of crime with intellectual disabilities or autism during their involvement with the criminal justice system. The bill outlines when an out-of-court statement made by an individual with an intellectual disability or autism who is a victim or witness describing enumerated offenses would be admissible in evidence. Enumerated offenses include homicide, assault, kidnapping, human trafficking, sexual offenses, burglary, robbery, incest, and corruption of minors. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Judiciary Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Judiciary Sep 24, 2018 - S-First consideration

HB 2426 Staats, Craig (R) (PN 3559) Act designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 563 in Bucks County as the PFC John Rivers Way. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Removed from the table

HB 2433 Saccone, Rick (R) (PN 3565) Act designating the future bridge on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 88 over Peters Creek, Finleyville Borough, Washington County, as the John Emerick Memorial Bridge. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee on House Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - H-Reported as committed from House Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 24, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

HB 2473 Godshall, Robert (R) (PN 3813) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally), in taxicabs and limousines in first class cities (Philadelphia), establishing a Taxicab Medallion Account and Limousine Account within the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund, which shall be kept separate and not commingled; and further providing for budget and assessments and for funds. For fiscal year 2018 and thereafter, annual assessments issued by the authority to limousine owners shall not exceed one percent of the annual gross revenue of a limousine owner generated within a city of the first class or an airport located, in whole or in part, within a city of the first class for the provisioning of limousine service. Assessments may only be made upon the rates collected for the provisioning of limousine service within a city of the first class or an airport located, in whole or in part, within a city of the first class and may not include tips or tolls. Assessments may be payable to the authority in

43 a lump sum or on a quarterly basis. Money deposited in the Taxicab Medallion Account is appropriated for the purposes specified under this chapter only as it relates to the regulation of taxicab medallions and shall not be used for the regulation of limousines or transportation network companies; money deposited in the Limousine Account is appropriated for the purposes specified under this chapter only as it relates to the regulation of limousines and shall not be used for the regulation of taxicab medallions or transportation network companies. Expenses incurred by the authority for the regulation of taxicab medallions and limousines that are not exclusively related to either taxicab medallions or limousines shall be allocated to the Taxicab Medallion Account and the Limousine Account based upon the proportion to which the gross operating revenue of taxicab medallions and the applicable gross operating revenue of limousines bear to the total gross operating revenues for the fiscal year; if the relative share cannot be determined, the expenses shall be shared equally between the accounts. The authority shall have at least one annual examination of its books, accounts and records related to each of the funds by an independent third party certified public accountant and the Department of the Auditor General shall investigate and audit the authority’s use of the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund and the assessment formulas, processes and procedures imposed by the authority for fiscal years ending June 30, 2015, June 30, 2016, and June 30, 2017. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 3650, 3777) Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee as amended House Appropriations Sep 24, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House Appropriations

HB 2486 Everett, Garth (R) (PN 3789) Amends Titles 27 (Environmental Resources) and 75 (Vehicles), providing for Keystone Tree Fund; and, in registration of vehicles, providing for contributions to the Keystone Tree Fund. The bill establishes the Keystone Tree Fund for the purposes and in the allocations as follows: a tree vitalize program, 40 percent; and a riparian forest buffer grant program, 60 percent. Title 75 is amended to require the Department of Transportation to provide the ability of an applicant for an original or renewal driver’s license or identification card to make a $3 donation to the Keystone Tree Fund and the ability of an applicant for a renewal vehicle registration to make a $3 donation to the Keystone Tree Fund. Effective in 30 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee as amended House Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 24, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

HB 2489 Mackenzie, Ryan (R) (PN 3691) Act authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain lands owned by the Borough of Topton, Berks County, in exchange for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on other lands to be acquired by the Borough of Topton, Berks County. Effective immediately. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate State Government Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as amended Senate State Government Sep 24, 2018 - S-First consideration

HB 2547 Marsico, Ron (R) (PN 3852) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for accidents involving certain vehicles by changing the name of the chapter to “Post-accident testing” and replacing the language to require that as soon as practicable following an accident involving a commercial motor vehicle, an employer shall test the driver of the vehicle involved in the accident for alcohol and controlled substances. A receipt from a testing facility shall be competent evidence of a driver’s compliance with the requirements. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee as amended House Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 24, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

HB 2571 Klunk, Kate (R) (PN 3883) Amends the Public Employe Relations Act adding language requiring a public employer to notify a nonmember in writing that there is no statutory obligation by nonmembers to make any payments to an employee organization that serves as the nonmember’s exclusive representative. Provides for the content of the notification. Further provides for notification to

44 a new public employee. Also prohibits a public employer from collecting through wage deduction any form of payment from a nonmember to an employee organization. Effective in 30 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee on House Labor and Industry

HB 2574 Tallman, Will (R) (PN 3888) Amends the Public School Code, in professional employees, repealing provisions relating to prohibited religious garb, insignia, etc. and penalty. The bill removes the requirement that no teacher in any public school shall wear in said school or while engaged in the performance of his duty as such teacher any dress, mark, emblem or insignia indicating the fact that such teacher is a member or adherent of any religious order, sect or denomination. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee on House Education Sep 24, 2018 - H-Reported as committed from House Education Sep 24, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 24, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

HB 2590 Kampf, Warren (R) (PN 3902) The Residential Homeowner’s Stucco Remediation Act establishes the Stucco Remediation Assistance Fund; establishes the Eligible Homeowner Grant Program; establishes the Low-Interest Loan Program; and makes an appropriation of $10,000,000 to carry out the act. The Stucco Remediation Assistance Fund shall be administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to provide grant awards under the Eligible Homeowner Grant Program and provide loans under the Low-Interest Loan Program, both established in the bill. The department shall annually submit a financial statement to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee as amended House Commerce Sep 24, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House Commerce Sep 24, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 24, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

HB 2593 Keller, Fred (R) (PN 3905) Amends the Public Employe Relations Act adding a new section requiring a public employer to notify, in writing all public employees in a collective bargaining unit of their right to resign their membership in an employee organization during a period of 45 days prior to the expiration of their collective bargaining agreement. Also requires an employee organization representing members of a collective bargaining unit to notify, in writing, the members of their right to resign their membership form the organization within a period of ten days before the 45 day period prior to the expiration of their collective bargaining agreement. Effective in 30 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee on House Labor and Industry

HB 2615 Owlett, Clint (F) (R) (PN 3943) An Act designating a bridge on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 14 over Fall Brook, Troy Borough, Bradford County, as the Troy Area Veterans Memorial Bridge. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee on House Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - H-Reported as committed from House Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 24, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

HB 2638 Stephens, Todd (R) (PN 3984) Amends the Transit Revitalization Investment District Act, in general provisions, further providing for declaration of policy and for definitions; and adding provisions relating to military installation remediation. Effective immediately. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee as amended House Commerce Sep 24, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House Commerce Sep 24, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 24, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

HB 2649 Culver, Lynda (R)

45 (PN 4017) Amends Title 35 (Health and Safety), in Commonwealth services, further providing for State Fire Commissioner and for Fire Safety Advisory Committee, providing for fire protection & suppression systems & equipment & licensure. The bill establishes that the State Fire Commissioner has the power to: regulate through the issuance of a license any person engaged in the business of installing, altering, inspecting, repairing, recharging, servicing, maintaining or testing portable fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems or fire equipment and suppression systems; and regulate through the issuance of an industry recognized and code-referenced certification individuals employed by a licensed fire equipment service company to inspect, repair, recharge, service, maintain or test portable fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems or fire equipment and suppression systems. It also states that a municipality is prohibited from adopting rules, regulations or ordinances licensure, certification or permitting in connection with a fire alarm system or fire protection and suppression system that would result in duplicate certification, licensure or regulation of the State-issued license or certification. Effective in 90 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Informational meeting held House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Prepared.

HR 76 Miller, Daniel (D) (PN 427) Concurrent Resolution declaring that the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is opposed to the enactment and enforcement of a State law, under a Federal mandate, that requires the suspension or revocation, or the delay of issuance or reinstatement, of the driver’s license of an individual convicted of a violation of the Controlled Substances Act or another drug offense; urging the Governor to submit a written certification stating the Governor’s opposition to the State law along with this resolution to the United States Secretary of Transportation; and accordingly preventing the United States Secretary of Transportation from withholding a specified percentage of Federal transportation apportionments under 23 U.S.C. 159. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Transportation

HR 902 Causer, Martin (R) (PN 3490) Resolution designating the month of September 2018 as “Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 193 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 939 Miller, Daniel (D) (PN 3550) Resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department and honoring the department on this momentous and important occasion. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 193 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 989 Sturla, Mike (D) (PN 3735) Resolution recognizing the week of September 24 through 29, 2018, as “National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 193 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1010 Hill-Evans, Carol (F) (D) (PN 3835) Resolution designating the month of August 2018 as “Pennsylvania Produce Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 193 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1018 Thomas, Curtis (D) (PN 3876) Resolution honoring the successful international effort to rescue the Wild Boars soccer team members and their assistant coach from the flooded Tham Luang Nang Non cave in Thailand. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 193 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1023 Hill, Kristin (R) (PN 3911) Resolution recognizing PA Breast Cancer Coalition’s 25th Anniversary. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 193 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1026 Harper, Kate (R) (PN 3919) Resolution designating the month of September 2018 as “Civic Education Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania.

46 Sep 24, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 193 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1030 Charlton, Alexander (F) (R) (PN 3923) Resolution recognizing the month of September 2018 as “National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 193 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1031 Dowling, Matthew (F) (R) (PN 3924) Resolution designating the week of September 10 through 16, 2018, as “Boy Scout and Cub Scout Sign-Up Week” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 193 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1038 Davis, Austin (F) (D) (PN 3948) Resolution honoring the life and substantial accomplishments of Aretha Franklin. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 193 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1043 Grove, Seth (R) (PN 3957) Resolution commemorating and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of York College of Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 193 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1045 DiGirolamo, Gene (R) (PN 3970) Resolution recognizing the week of September 9 through 15, 2018, as “Nephrology Nurses Week” and asking all residents of this Commonwealth to join in honoring the nephrology nurses who care for patients with kidney disease. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 193 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1054 Farry, Frank (R) (PN 3994) Resolution recognizing September 22, 2018, as “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 193 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1055 Ryan, Frank (F) (R) (PN 3995) Resolution honoring the life and achievements of United States Senator John McCain and expressing condolences on his passing. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 193 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1056 Matzie, Robert (D) (PN 3996) Resolution designating the week of September 23 through 29, 2018 as “Rail Safety Week” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 193 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1057 Kaufer, Aaron (R) (PN 4018) Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study for the potential of a hyperloop system that would run from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a stop in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as well as a northeast extension that would operate between Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton, Pennsylvania. (Prior Printer Number: 3997) Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee on House Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - H-Reported as committed from House Transportation

HR 1066 Godshall, Robert (R) (PN 4011) Resolution designating the month of September 2018 as “#UTILITYCAREERS Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 193 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1076 Turzai, Mike (R)

47 (PN 4028) Resolution recognizing the 3rd Annual Capitol All-Stars Charity Softball Game. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 193 YEAS 0 NAYS

SB 31 Scavello, Mario (R) (PN 12) Amends Tobacco Settlement Act adding language establishing the Spinal Cord Injury Research Program in the Department of Health. Requires appropriations from the Tobacco Settlement Fund to the department to be used to fund research projects regarding spinal cord injuries and related infrastructure by eligible applicants. Establishes a Spinal Cord Research Advisory Committee in the department and provides for its membership and the members’ terms. Requires that no less than $1 million be used to fund spinal code injury research programs. Also requires grants to be awarded to conduct research into new and innovative treatments and rehabilitative efforts for the functional improvement of people with spinal cord injuries. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Appropriations Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

SB 170 Rafferty, John (R) (PN 146) Amends entitled “An act providing for joint action by Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the development of the ports on the lower Delaware River, and the improvement of the facilities for transportation across the river; authorizing the Governor, for these purposes, to enter into an agreement with New Jersey; creating The Delaware River Joint Commission and specifying the powers and duties thereof, including the power to finance projects by the issuance of revenue bonds; transferring to the new commission all the powers of the Delaware River Bridge Joint Commission; and making an appropriation,” further providing for the Delaware River Joint Commission, for composition, for employees, for financing and for executive sessions; providing for majority approval and contract procedures; further providing for report; providing for conflicts of interest and for master plan; creating the Port Authority Transit Corporation Commuter’s Council; further providing for definitions; authorizing the Governor to apply for approval; prohibiting the entrance into a compact until passage of a similar act; and making editorial changes. Among the many changes, the bill stipulates that Pennsylvania commissioners who are not ex-officio members of the commission shall be confirmed by a majority of the members elected to the Pennsylvania Senate; grants authority to borrow money for the purpose of financing any project authorized by or pursuant to this compact or agreement; grants authority to acquire, purchase, construct, lease, operate, maintain and undertake any project directly relating to the operation of the Delaware River Port Authority, including any terminal, terminal facility, transportation facility, or any other facility of commerce, and to make charges for the use thereof; authorizes executive sessions to be held for certain reasons; prescribes limits on the ability of the commission to enter into or amend contracts; requires best practices in the procurement of necessary items and services; requires a biennial audit and performance review; provides for gift bans and conflicts of interest; requires preparation of a comprehensive master plan for the development of the Port District; and creates the Port Authority Transit Corporation Commuter’s Council, to study, investigate, monitor and make recommendations with respect to the maintenance and operation of the Port Authority Transit Corporation’s facilities for the transportation of passengers. Portions are effective December 31, 2018, and the remainder is effective immediately. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Removed from the table

SB 261 Scarnati, Joseph (R) (PN 631) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in limitation of time, further providing for six months limitation, for infancy, insanity or imprisonment, for no limitation applicable and for other offenses; and, in matters affecting government units, further providing for exceptions to sovereign immunity, for limitations on damages, for exceptions to governmental immunity and for limitations on damages. The stated intent of the bill is to eliminate statutes of limitation only in rare circumstances in which delayed discovery of the cause of action is particularly likely and the right to defend against the claim is not significantly undermined, with exceptions for civil actions brought under section 8522(b)(10) (relating to exceptions to sovereign immunity) or 8542(b)(9) (relating to exceptions to governmental immunity). Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 243) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Press conference held Sep 24, 2018 - H-Laid out for discussion Sep 24, 2018 - H-1 Floor amendment(s) adopted Sep 24, 2018 - H-Second consideration Sep 24, 2018 - H-Over in House

48 Sep 24, 2018 - H-Rereferred to House Appropriations

SB 501 Killion, Thomas (R) (PN 1551) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 23 (Domestic Relations) in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, providing for relinquishment of firearms and firearm licenses by convicted persons and for abandonment of firearms, weapons or ammunition; in criminal history record information, further providing for order for limited access; and, in protection from abuse, further providing for definitions, for commencement of proceedings, for hearings, for relief, for return of relinquished firearms, other weapons and ammunition and additional relief and for relinquishment for consignment sale, lawful transfer or safekeeping and for relinquishment to third party for safekeeping. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 604) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Press conference held

SB 521 Killion, Thomas (R) (PN 1040) Amends the Public School Code, in terms and courses of study, providing for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and for cardiopulmonary resuscitation in schools. The bill requires the State Board of Education and the Department of Education to work in consultation with the American Heart Association and American Red Cross to further develop the existing academic standards for cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction for students in grades nine through 12. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Removed from the table Sep 24, 2018 - S-Laid out for discussion Sep 24, 2018 - S-1 Floor amendment(s) adopted Sep 24, 2018 - S-Over in Senate

SB 554 Greenleaf, Stewart (R) (PN 1823) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in human trafficking, further providing for definitions, repealing provisions relating to appropriate implementation for minor victims of human trafficking, providing for special relief to restore victim’s dignity and autonomy and for safe harbor for sexually exploited children, establishing the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund and imposing penalties; and, in juvenile matters, providing for immunity and for dependency in lieu of delinquency. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 613. 740) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Press conference held

SB 576 Dinniman, Andrew (D) (PN 1562) The Cancer Trial Access for Pennsylvania Patients (TAPP) Act provides for the reimbursement of programs for patient expenses associated with participation in cancer clinical trials and for the duties of the Department of Health. All sponsors of cancer clinical trials shall inform potential patient-subjects at the time of the informed consent process of the following: (1) Reimbursement for travel and ancillary costs is available to all enrollees based on financial need; (2) Coverage of the travel and other ancillary costs is done to eliminate financial barriers to enrollment in order to retain patient-subjects in the clinical trial; and (3) Family, friends or chaperones that attend the cancer clinical trial treatments to support the patient- subject are eligible for reimbursement of their travel and ancillary expenses. Allows government, industry, public and private foundations, and corporations to offer financial support through their support of a third-party reimbursement entity. Effective in six months. (Prior Printer Number: 660) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Laid on the table

SB 623 Yaw, Gene (R) (PN 1229) Amends Title 20 (Decedents, Estates & Fiduciaries), in general provisions relating to health care, further providing for applicability, for definitions and for criminal penalties; in living wills, further providing for emergency medical services; in out-of hospital nonresuscitation, further providing for definitions, for orders, bracelets and necklaces, for revocation, for absence of order, bracelet or necklace and for emergency medical services, repealing provisions relating to advisory committee and providing for discontinuance; providing for Pennsylvania orders for life-sustaining treatment; and making editorial changes. The department is required to adopt, and periodically update, a standard Pennsylvania orders for life- sustaining treatment (POLST) form for health care practitioners to issue a POLST with the voluntary consent of the patient or an authorized surrogate decision maker. POLST registry study and POLST Advisory Committee effective immediately.

49 Remainder of the act effective in 90 days. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Appropriations Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

SB 668 Gordner, John (R) (PN 1830) Amends the Optometric Practice and Licensure Act amending the definition of “practice of optometry” to include health care services related to the eye and vision care services including the supply and preparation of eyeglasses. Further provides the practice of optometry includes the administration and prescription of drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of diseases and conditions of the eye. Allows an optometrist to order an imaging test appropriate for diagnosis and treatment of a disease or condition of the human visual system. Clarifies that optometrists may not perform surgery and that any insurance procedure and billing code may not be used to define surgery. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 787) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Laid out for discussion Sep 24, 2018 - S-1 Floor amendment(s) adopted Sep 24, 2018 - S-Over in Senate

SB 689 Eichelberger, John (R) (PN 847) Amends the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act further providing for definitions of “certified Pennsylvania evaluator” and “professional member”; and for State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers by requiring 10 commonwealth resident members (changed from eight), six of whom shall be persons who are State-certified real estate appraisers, two shall be certified Pennsylvania evaluators, and two shall be public members. The Governor shall nominate one certified Pennsylvania evaluator to serve a two-year term and one certified Pennsylvania evaluator to serve a four-year term within 90 days of the effective date. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Appropriations Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

SB 701 Browne, Patrick (R) (PN 1984) Act authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey 812 Market, Inc., or its assigns, certain lands and improvements situate in the City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County. Effective immediately. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate State Government Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as amended Senate State Government Sep 24, 2018 - S-First consideration

SB 764 Gordner, John (R) (PN 1829) Amends the Board of Vehicles Act providing for preliminary provisions, further providing for short title, for definitions, for State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, for powers and duties of board, for license to engage in business, for biennial renewal, for enforcement, for protest hearing decision within 120 days unless waived by the parties, for reimbursement for all parts and service required by the manufacturer or distributor and reimbursement audits, for damage disclosure, for mediation and arbitration, for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors, for area of responsibility, for termination of franchises, for industry reorganization, for succession to franchise ownership, for manufacturer right of first refusal, for manufacturer or distributor repurchase of inventory and equipment, for reimbursement of rental costs for dealer facility, for grounds for disciplinary proceedings, for administrative liability of employer, copartnership, association or corporation, for reinstatement, for application for license, for refusal of license, for change of salesperson’s license to indicate new employer, for termination of employment or business, for exemption from licensure and registration, for limitations on establishing or relocating dealers, for licensing cost, for penalties, for civil actions for violations, for fees, for disposition of fees and fines, for vehicle shows, off-premise sales and exhibitions and for off-premise sales, shows, exhibitions or rallies on Sundays; providing for recreational vehicles and for miscellaneous provisions; further providing for savings provision, for repeals, expiration of terms of board members and for existing rules and regulations. The bill makes numerous technical changes and adds a chapter providing for the regulation of the relationship between recreational vehicle dealers, manufacturers and suppliers. Effective in 365 days. (Prior Printer Number: 956, 1322, 1377) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Recommitted to Senate Rules and Executive Nominations

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SB 780 Vogel, Jr., Elder (R) (PN 1852) The Telemedicine Act provides for telemedicine; authorizes the regulation of telemedicine by professional licensing boards; and provides for insurance coverage of telemedicine. The bill authorizes the practice of telemedicine by health care providers. Requires each licensure board to promulgate regulations within 24 months of the effective date and provides for the publishing temporary regulations within 120 days. Further provides for evaluation and treatment; insurance coverage; and Medicaid program reimbursement. The provisions regarding insurance coverage and Medicaid program reimbursement shall take effect in 90 days and the remainder shall take effect immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 1001, 1448, 1709) Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee as amended House Professional Licensure Sep 24, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House Professional Licensure Sep 24, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 24, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

SB 884 Greenleaf, Stewart (R) (PN 1147) Amends Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries), in orphans’ court divisions, further providing for appointment and purpose and for compensation; and, in incapacitated persons, providing for venue and for confidentiality and disclosure of information, further providing for petition and hearing and independent evaluation, repealing provisions relating to county of appointment and qualifications, further providing for review hearing, providing for affidavit in uncontested termination matters and for counsel, further providing for emergency guardian, repealing provisions relating to provisions similar to other estates, providing for removal and discharge of guardian, for appointment of guardian in conveyance and for bond, further providing for evidence of incapacity, for cross-examination of witnesses and for provisions concerning powers, duties and liabilities, providing for protection of person dealing with guardian, and further providing for when accounting filed, for distributions of income and principal during incapacity and for guardianship services. The bill makes extensive changes to the venue for a guardianship proceeding, the petition and hearing for the appointment of a guardian, who may be appointed a guardian, the removal and discharge of a guardian, and the powers and duties of a guardian. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Removed from the table

SB 888 Rafferty, John (R) (PN 1242) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) providing that except for a person with a disability, a person may not park a vehicle on public or private property reserved for a person with a disability, nor may a person obstruct a vehicle on public or private property reserved for a person with a disability, or a part of a curb ramp or access aisle adjacent to a parking space reserved for a person with a disability. Requires the owner or lessee of a parking space, curb ramp, and access aisle on public or private property reserved for a person with a disability to maintain it. Outlines penalties for violations. Effective in 180 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1154) Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee as amended House Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 24, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

SB 891 Argall, David (R) (PN 1203) Amends the State Lottery Law, in pharmaceutical assistance for the elderly, further providing for income verification by requiring the department to establish a method to be used at least once each calendar month, to cross-reference the department’s roster of claimants with the death records information from the Department of Health. A claimant who is found to have a death record shall be subject to an immediate cancellation of benefits. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Laid out for discussion Sep 24, 2018 - S-Third consideration Sep 24, 2018 - S-Final Passage by a vote of 49 YEAS 0 NAYS

SB 933 Baker, Lisa (R) (PN 1310) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 51 (Military Affairs), in proprietary and official rights, further providing for the offense of wearing of uniforms and insignia and misrepresentation of military service or honors; and, in State Veterans’ Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans’ Affairs, further providing for Veterans’ Trust Fund.

51 The bill establishes the fines for the wearing of uniforms and insignia and misrepresentation of military service or honors shall be deposited into the Veterans’ Trust Fund. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Second consideration Sep 24, 2018 - S-Rereferred to Senate Appropriations

SB 945 Brooks, Michele (R) (PN 1718) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in registration of vehicles, further providing for contributions to Veterans’ Trust Fund by adding the ability of an applicant for a two-year vehicle registration to make a contribution of $6 to the Veterans’ Trust Fund on the Department of Transportation’s website. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1312) Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee on House Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - H-Reported as committed from House Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 24, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

SB 1003 White, Donald (R) (PN 1783) Amends the Insurance Company Law, in quality health care accountability and protection, further providing for emergency services adding that the managed care plan shall pay all reasonably necessary costs associated with emergency services provided during the period of emergency, subject to all copayments, coinsurances or deductibles. The managed care plan shall pay for services rendered by licensed emergency medical services agencies that have the ability to transport patients or are providing and billing for services under an agreement with an agency which has that ability. The managed care plan may not deny a claim for payment of costs solely because the enrollee did not require transport or refused to be transported. Further provides for emergency services provided to Medicaid recipients. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1382, 1389, 1662) Sep 24, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House Insurance Sep 24, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 24, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

SB 1007 Eichelberger, John (R) (PN 1396) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally), in consolidated county assessment, further providing for definitions, requiring the chief assessor to compile a list of each taxing district in the county, for notices, appeals and certification of values by requiring written notice, for special provisions relating to countywide revisions of assessments, for board of assessment appeals and board of assessment revision, for regulations of board and for auxiliary appeal boards and alternates; and making editorial changes. Among the changes, the bill requires members of the board and each auxiliary appeal boards to undergo training before hearing appeals. Alternates are removed. The county commissioners may establish temporary auxiliary appeal boards for terms of existence necessary to hear and determine appeals in a manner consistent with this chapter and the regulations of the board. Lastly, the county commissioners may create a pool of qualified residents for potential service as auxiliary appeal board members. Effective January 1, 2020. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Appropriations Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

SB 1034 Scarnati, Joseph (R) (PN 1441) Amends the Congressional Redistricting Act, in establishment of congressional districts, repealing provisions relating to congressional districts. The bill repeals provisions for the current congressional districts. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - H-Laid on the table Sep 24, 2018 - H-Removed from the table

SB 1043 Greenleaf, Stewart (R) (PN 1821) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in criminal history record information, further providing for use of records for employment. The bill specifies that whenever an employer is in receipt of information which is part of the criminal history record information file of an employment applicant or an employee, it may use that information for the purpose of deciding whether to begin or continue employment, only in accordance with the law. Provides suitability for employment may be determined by examining such factors as the nature of the offense; circumstances surrounding the offense; time elapsed

52 since the offense; evidence of the individual’s rehabilitation; and the nature and requirements of the employment position. The employer shall notify in writing the employee if an adverse employment decision is based in whole or in part on criminal history record information. Effective in 30 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1477) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

SB 1066 Mensch, Bob (R) (PN 1706) The Pennsylvania First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Act establishes the first-time home buyer savings account. Provides, beginning January 1, 2019, an individual may open a first-time home buyer savings account with a financial institution. Further provides for designation of qualified beneficiary; use of the account; expenses; joint account holders; qualified beneficiary of more than one account; contributions to the account; and transfer of funds. Also provides for deduction of contributions and exclusion of earnings as well as the information to be provided by the account holder to the Department of Revenue. Places certain limitations on financial institutions and provides for distribution of funds. Requires the Department of Revenue to develop forms and promulgate rules and regulations necessary to administer and enforce the act. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1545) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Appropriations Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

SB 1079 Brooks, Michele (R) (PN 1891) Amends Title 35 (Health and Safety), in Commonwealth services, providing for online training of firefighters. The bill requires the Office of the State Fire Commissioner to establish guidelines for the use of money deposited into the Online Training Educator and Training Reimbursement Account and dedicated for the purposes of developing, delivering and sustaining training programs for firefighters. The guidelines shall provide that the money be used for online training for volunteer and career firefighters. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1539) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Second consideration Sep 24, 2018 - S-Rereferred to Senate Appropriations

SB 1095 McGarrigle, Thomas (R) (PN 1894) Amends the Public School Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for Keystone Exams. The use of the Keystone Exams as a graduation requirement or as a benchmark for the need for participation in a project-based assessment shall be delayed until the 2020-2021 school year. Upon the expiration of the delay on the use of Keystone Exams as a graduation requirement and in any school year in which a demonstration of proficiency on a Keystone Exam is required for high school graduation, a student who attains an established composite score on the algebra I, biology and literature Keystone Exams shall be deemed proficient if the student achieves a basic or above performance level on each of the three Keystone Exams. No later than September 30, 2019, the secretary shall establish the satisfactory composite score a student must attain in order to meet the requirements and submit the proposed composite score to the State Board of Education for approval. The State Board of Education must approve a composite score no later than December 31, 2019. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 1621 1877) Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee as amended House Education Sep 24, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House Education Sep 24, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 24, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

SB 1096 Browne, Patrick (R) (PN 1897) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in general provisions, defining “highly automated work zone vehicle” and “platoon.” In rules of the road in general, provides for platooning and for autonomous vehicles. Adds a chapter entitled Highly Automated Vehicles, and requires the Department of Transportation or the Turnpike Commission to authorize locations in the state to permit deployment of highly automated work zone vehicles. The bills states that nonlead vehicles in a platoon shall not be subject to the provisions of section 3310 (relating to following too closely) and all platooning motor carrier vehicles must be marked with a visual identifier on the power unit. The department or the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, as applicable, shall authorize the locations in Pennsylvania, on a periodic basis, to permit the deployment of a highly automated work zone vehicle. When operating in an active work zone, a highly automated work zone vehicle does not require a human operator. Effective in 90 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1613)

53 Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Appropriations Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

SB 1099 Martin, Scott (F) (R) (PN 1931) Amends the Local Tax Collection Law, further providing for definitions; providing for county option to collect real property taxes, for optional alternative tax collection agreements and for collection of school taxes by school districts; and further providing for bonds of tax collectors. The bill establishes that a county of the third class may, by resolution, provide for the collection by the county treasurer of all real property taxes levied by the county. Further, the governing body of a municipality may, by ordinance, enter into an optional alternative tax collection agreement with a tax officer named by the governing body of the municipality to be responsible for the billing and collection of all taxes previously collected by an elected tax collector. The bill also establishes that the board of school directors in each school district in a county of the third class may appoint, by resolution, one or more suitable persons as tax collectors in such school districts. The bill does not apply to home rule counties of the third class. Any reclassification of counties as a result of a federal decennial census or of a state statute shall not apply to this section. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1642) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Second consideration Sep 24, 2018 - S-Rereferred to Senate Appropriations

SB 1134 Schwank, Judy (D) (PN 1649) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in sexual offenses, establishing the offense of sexual extortion. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Second consideration Sep 24, 2018 - S-Laid on the table Sep 24, 2018 - S-Removed from the table

SB 1156 Mensch, Bob (R) (PN 1851) Act designating a bridge on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 100 over the Schuylkill River in Pottstown Borough, Montgomery County, as the Newstell Marable, Sr., Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge on Stoughstown Road over Interstate 81 in Cumberland County (bridge number 21-3007-0020-0865) as the Private Raymond Lafayette Naugle Memorial Bridge; designating the bridge on Maple Avenue over the Yellow Breeches Creek in Walnut Bottom Township, Cumberland County (bridge number 21-3009-0012-0000), as the Sergeant Kenneth Lee “Buck” Devor Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of U.S. Route 219 South, over U.S. Route 22, also known as the Admiral Peary Highway, in Cambria Township, Cambria County, as the PFC Nick Kozorosky Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 54 in West Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County, as the Francis V. “Angie” McAndrew Memorial Highway; and designating a portion of State Route 2026, in Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County, as the Corporal Michael Dennis Cooke Memorial Highway. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1736, 1793) Sep 24, 2018 - H-Removed from the table

SB 1175 Ward, Kim (R) (PN 1792) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes & Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary) in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for administrative subpoena; and, in juvenile matters, further providing for powers and duties of probation officers and for detention of child. The bill authorizes an administrative subpoena in an ongoing investigation that monitors or utilizes online services or other means of electronic communication to identify individuals who are suspected to have made a terroristic threat committed on or against a school property, including a public school grounds, during a school-sponsored activity or on a conveyance providing transportation to a school entity or school-sponsored activity. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Appropriations Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

SB 1178 Vulakovich, Randy (R) (PN 1805) Amends Title 35 (Health and Safety), in Commonwealth services, further providing for State Fire Commissioner and for Fire Safety Advisory Committee, providing for fire protection and suppression systems and equipment and for licensure of fire equipment service companies and technicians, imposing penalties and establishing the Fire Equipment and Suppression System Fund. The Fire Commissioner is granted the power to regulate through the issuance of a license

54 any person engaged in the business of installing, altering, inspecting, repairing, recharging, servicing, maintaining or testing portable fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems or fire equipment and suppression systems; regulate through the issuance of an industry- recognized and code-referenced certification individuals employed by a licensed fire equipment service company to inspect, repair, recharge, service, maintain or test portable fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems or fire equipment and suppression systems; and enforce the new Subchapter G (relating to fire protection and suppression systems and equipment) and regulations promulgated under Subchapter G to minimize the loss of persons and public and private property. The fire Safety Advisory Committee is expanded to include four fire protection and suppression system contractors appointed by legislative leaders and two board members of the Pennsylvania Fire Equipment Distributor Association, to be appointed by the commissioner. Effective in 90 days. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Informational meeting held Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Prepared.

SB 1181 Reschenthaler, Guy (R) (PN 1863) Amends the Public School Code, in school health services, providing for early intervention depression screening for students in grades 6 onward. Effective August 1, 2018. (Prior Printer Number: 1803) Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Appropriations Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

SB 1205 Laughlin, Daniel (F) (R) (PN 1848) Amends Title 40 (Insurance), in regulation of insurers and related persons generally, providing for corporate governance annual disclosure (CGAD). The bill establishes beginning January 1, 2020, a domestic insurer or an insurer that is a member of an insurance group of which this Commonwealth is the lead state shall submit to the department a CGAD no later than June 1 of each calendar year. If a domestic insurer is a member of an insurance group of which this Commonwealth is not the lead state, the insurer shall submit the report required by to the commissioner of the lead state for the insurance group in accordance with the laws of the lead state. Effective immediately. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Appropriations Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

SB 1209 Langerholc, Wayne (F) (R) (PN 1886) Amends the Sexual Assault Testing and Evidence Collection Act further providing for sexual assault evidence collection program by establishing a designated telephone number for the use of health care facilities who have notified local law enforcement to take possession of sexual assault evidence that has not been completed within 72 hours; and requiring the Pennsylvania State Police to complete and submit a report related to sexual assault volume, evidence, and testing. Portions are effective immediately, with the remainder effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Appropriations Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

SB 1253 Greenleaf, Stewart (R) (PN 1978) Amends Title 61 (Prisons and Parole), in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, providing for expedited review of every case where the department has reported that the inmate being considered for parole: (1) has a serious or terminal illness; (2) is receiving treatment or hospice care; and (3) presents a minimal risk of reoffending, based on the department’s standardized needs and risk assessment of the inmate. Government agencies shall assist the board and the department in developing a plan to house and treat any inmate the department has identified as suffering from a serious or terminal illness. Effective in 60 days. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Judiciary Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Judiciary Sep 24, 2018 - S-First consideration

SB 1254 Gordner, John (R) (PN 1982) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in registration of vehicles, creating a special plate for recipients of Presidential Service Badge. Effective in 120 days. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Transportation Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Transportation

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SB 1259 Scavello, Mario (R) (PN 1989) Act authorizing the Department of General Services and East Stroudsburg University of the State System of Higher Education, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to East Stroudsburg Borough, a certain permanent public sanitary sewer easement and certain permanent public water supply system easements situate in East Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County. Effective immediately. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate State Government Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as amended Senate State Government Sep 24, 2018 - S-First consideration

SR 228 Eichelberger, John (R) (PN 1427) Concurrent Resolution establishing a Global Education Task Force. (Prior Printer Number: 1279, 1285) Sep 24, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee on House Education Sep 24, 2018 - H-Reported as committed from House Education

SR 419 Scarnati, Joseph (R) (PN 1996) Concurrent Resolution honoring the life of Stephen C. MacNett. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Rules and Executive Nominations Sep 24, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Rules and Executive Nominations

SR 420 Browne, Patrick (R) Resolution designating the week of September 23 through 29, 2018 as “Clean Energy Week” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Introduced and adopted

UPCOMING MEETINGS

TUESDAY - 9/25/18 Senate and House Republican Policy Committee 8:30 a.m., Room 8E-A, East Wing Joint public briefing focusing on welfare reform with former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA)

House Environmental Resources and Energy 9:00 a.m., Room B31, Main Capitol To consider: HB 2640 Mako, Zachary (F Amends Solid Waste Mgmt. Act re noncomplianceSB 652 Regan, Mike (F) Amends Title 18 re CIPA

House Finance, House Local Government, and House Urban Affairs 9:00 a.m., Room 140 Main Capitol Joint public hearing on Act 47

***House State Government (New) 9:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis Office Building To consider: HB 821 Miller, Brett Amends Right-to-Know Law re Public Funds HB 2519 Walsh, Justin (F Amends Title 65 re ethics standards SB 748 Argall, David Act re Public Safety Facilities

House Judiciary 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan Office Building To consider: HB 901 Taylor, John Amends Title 18 re code enforcement officials HB 2307 Nesbit, Tedd Amends Title 42 re post conviction relief HB 2308 Nesbit, Tedd Amends Title 42 re postconviction DNA testing HB 2437 Corbin, Becky Amends Titles 18, 23 & 42 re strangulation HB 2476 Reed, Dave Amends Titles 18 & 61 re personal firearmsTo re-refer to Children & Youth: SB 1129 DiSanto, John (F Amends Title 23 re adoption HB 2641 Stephens, Todd Amends Title 23 re penalties

56 Senate State Government 9:30 a.m., Dauphin County Admin. Building, 4th Floor Commissioners› Meeting Room, 2 S. Second Street, Harrisburg Demonstration of Dauphin County’s voting machines and a public hearing on: SB 1249 Vogel, Jr., Elde Amends PA Election Code re advisory board

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy 10:00 a.m., Hearing Room 1, North Office Building Public hearing to review and discuss foreign influence on natural gas development in Pennsylvania

***Senate Banking and Insurance (Agenda updated) 10:30 a.m., Room 461 Main Capitol To consider: HB 504 Charlton, Alexan Amends The Insurance Dept. Act re storage HB 2211 Ward, Judith Act re prescription drug pricing HB 1013 Barrar, Stephen Amends Insurance Company Law re EMS services HB 1335 Pickett, Tina Amends Title 40 re Regulation & Oversight Fund

Senate Education 10:30 a.m., Room 8E-A, East Wing To consider: SB 1247 Eichelberger, Jo Amends Public School Code re PASSHE SR 292White, Donald Resolution re JSGC student vaccination study SR 417 Dinniman, Andrew Resolution re secondary school start time HB 1228 English, Hal Amends Public School Code re sun protection HB 1386 Hill, Kristin Amends the Public School Code re certification HB 2157 Grove, Seth Amends Public School Code re CIPs HB 2205 Roebuck, James Amends Public School Code re vocational ed

Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure 12:00 p.m., Room 461, Main Capitol To consider: HB 2075 Charlton, Alexan Amends Title 66 re water service lines

***House Appropriations (Agenda updated) Off the Floor, Room 140, Main Capitol To consider: SB 261 Scarnati, Joseph Amends Title 42 re limitation of time

House Children and Youth Off the Floor, Room 60, East Wing To consider: HB 2641 Stephens, Todd Amends Title 23 re penalties SB 1129 DiSanto, John (F Amends Title 23 re adoption (Note: Bills not yet referred to committee)

House State Government Off the floor, Room G50, Irvis Office Building To consider: HB 2105 Fritz, Jonathan Act re state government reinvention SB 1078 Tomlinson, Rober Amends Title 65 re executive session

House Health Off the Floor, Room 205, Ryan Office Building To consider: HB 2504 Cox, Jim Amends ABC-MAP Act re naloxone addition HB 2516 Oberlander, Donn Act re Mother›s Milk Bank Act HB 2520 Jozwiak, Barry Act re Advisory Council on PANDAS & PANS HR 943 Tallman, Will Resolution re lyme disease vaccinations HR 969 Culver, Lynda Resolution re Alzheimer’s SB 6 Regan, Mike (F) Amends Human Services Code re verification

57 ***Senate Appropriations (New) Off the Floor, Rules Committee Conference Room To consider: SB 899 Mensch, Bob Amends Title 23 re Older Adult Services SB 1006 Eichelberger, Jo Amends Title 53 re county assessment SB 1073 Vulakovich, Rand Amends Enforcement Officer Disability Law SB 1157 Vulakovich, Rand Amends Fiscal Code re Statewide radio audit SB 1168Eichelberger, Jo Amends Title 8 re council member elections SB 1176 Yaw, Gene Amends Title 53 re home rule law HB 104 Godshall, Robert Amends Title 53 re municipal acquisition HB 1294 Ward, Judith Amends Title 75 re special plates HB 1414 Barrar, Stephen Amends Title 75 re emergency towing lights HB 1800 Nelson, Eric Amends Title 40 re medication synchronization HB 1843 Grove, Seth Amends Title 72 re Financial Watch Program HB 2049 Moul, Dan Act re Assistance Animal Integrity Act HB 2321 Bloom, Stephen Amends Title 42 re witnesses

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Off the Floor, Rules Committee Conference Room To consider: HB 2154 Causer, Martin Act re conventional oil and gas act SR 214 Greenleaf, Stewa Resolution re Natural Gas Producers

Senate Finance Off the Floor, Rules Committee Conference Room To consider: HB 331 Bloom, Stephen Amends Tax Reform Code re classes of income HB 333Nelson, Eric Amends the Tax Reform Code re income tax

Senate Game and Fisheries Off the Floor, Rules Committee Conference Room To consider: SB 1153 Corman, Jake Amends Title 34 re electronic game calls HB 582 Gillespie, Keith Amends Title 34 re volunteer instructor HB 1153 Boback, Karen Amends Title 30 and 34 re Hunting and Fishing HB 1409 Wentling, Parke Amends Title 34 re license fees & exemptions

Senate Law and Justice Off the Floor, Rules Committee Conference Room To consider: HB 1497 Jozwiak, Barry Amends Liquor Code re defs. & licenses

Senate Local Government Off the Floor, Rules Committee Conference Room To consider: SB 1069 Costa, Jay Amends 2nd Class County Code re dissolution HB 1887James, Lee Amends First Class Twp. Code re property HB 1888 James, Lee Amends Titles 8 & 11 re corporate powers HB 1889 James, Lee Amends an act re incorporated towns

WEDNESDAY - 9/26/18 House Human Services 8:30 a.m., Room 60, East Wing Public hearing to learn more about the role and importance of short and long term licensed residential addiction treatment and to provide addiction treatment for pregnant women, women with dependent children, veterans, homeless individuals, low-level drug offenders and others

Joint Legislative Budget & Finance Committee 8:45 a.m., Room 16, East Wing Officers’ meeting to discuss various projects and office updates

House Finance 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan Office Building To consider: HB 2511 Kaufer, Aaron Amends Fiscal Code re investment of moneys HB 2523Emrick, Joe Amends Taxpayer Relief Act re tech. changes

58 ***Senate Health and Human Services (Agenda updated) 10:00 a.m., Room 461, Main Capitol To consider: SB 1220 Schwank, Judy Act re Advisory Council on PANDAS & PANS SB 1237 Baker, Lisa Act re Pennsylvania›s rural hospital crisis HB 122 Kaufer, Aaron Amends PA Drug & Alcohol Abuse Control Act HB 1532 Hill, Kristin Amends ABC- MAP Act re prescription information HB 1884 Quinn, Marguerit Act re patient test results SB 912 Brooks, Michele Amends Human Services Code re in-home care HB 1829 Bernstine, Aaron Amends Human Services Code re Health Care

***Senate Transportation (New) 10:00 a.m., Room 8E-A, East Wing To consider: SB 16 Blake, John Amends Title 75 re Shane’s Law SB 110 Sabatina, John Amends Title 75 re driver›s license content SB 1084 Stefano, Patrick Amends Title 75 re reduced fee for vets SB 1232 Ward, Kim Act re J. Edward Hutchinson Memorial Bypass HB 1811 Rothman, Greg Amends Title 75 re licensed plate readers HB 1936 Wentling, Parke Amends Title 75 re ATV sound emissionsHB 2066 Dowling, Matthew Amends Title 74 re scenic byways

House Appropriations Off the Floor, Room 140, Main Capitol Agenda to be announced

Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services 1:00 p.m., Room 8E-B, East Wing Joint public hearing on State Veterans Homes and the LIFE Programs

MONDAY - 10/1/18 House Agriculture and Rural Affairs 1:00 p.m., Room 60, East Wing Public hearing on: HB 2293 Causer, Martin Act re Rural Broadband Deployment Fund

MONDAY - 10/1/18 House Labor and Industry 1:00 p.m., Rescue Fire Company #1 of Dallastown, 50 South School Place, Dallastown Public hearing on: HB 1909 Hill, Kristin Amends Workers’ Compensation Act

House Democratic Policy Committee 2:00 p.m., Masontown Volunteer Fire Department Hall, 221 North Washington Street, Masontown Public Hearing with Rep. Pam Snyder on Decline of Volunteer Firefighters

TUESDAY - 10/2/18 Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs 9:30 a.m., Room 8E-B, East Wing Public hearing on invasive and native species

WEDNESDAY - 10/3/18 House Democratic Policy Committee 3:00 p.m., Consortium for Public Education, 1100 Industry Road, McKeesport Public Hearing with Rep. Austin Davis on Education Funding

THURSDAY - 10/4/18 House Democratic Policy Committee 10:00 a.m., Hiram G. Andrews Center, 727 Goucher Street, Johnstown Public Hearing with Rep. Frank Burns on Bullying

59 Joint Legislative Conservation Committee 10:00 a.m., Coaldale Complex, 150 W. Phillips St., Coaldale Public roundtable on the current status and future of anthracite coal in PA

FRIDAY - 10/5/18 House Tourism and Recreational Development 9:00 a.m., State Theatre for the Arts, 37 E Main Street, Uniontown Informational meeting on 2020 Vision for the Future of PA and hotel and other tourism related taxes

House Urban Affairs 9:00 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 555 Synergy Drive, Uniontown Informational meeting to discuss the local blight situation and discuss new state statutes the locals can use to fight blight

TUESDAY - 10/9/18 House Finance 12:00 p.m., Room 60, East Wing To consider: HB 2413 Greiner, Keith Amends Tax Reform Code re 1099-MISC HB 2556Sankey, Thomas Amends Tax Reform Code re sales & use tax HB 2654 Nesbit, Tedd Amends Tax Reform Code re realty transfer tax

MONDAY - 10/15/18 House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness 10:00 a.m., Room 140, Main Capitol Public hearing on: HB 2522 Farry, Frank Amends Workers’ Comp. Act re firefighters

Joint Legislative Conservation Committee 12:00 p.m., Room 8E-A, East Wing Environmental Issues Forum - Turning Waste into Energy

THURSDAY - 10/18/18 Independent Regulatory Review Commission (Agenda updated) 10:00 a.m., 14th Floor Conference Room, 333 Market Street, Harrisburg To consider the following regulations: 3184 Department of Conservation of Natural Resources #7B-8: Conservation of Pennsylvania Native Wild Plants 3215 Environmental Quality Board #549: Electronic Submission of Air Quality General Plan Approval and General Operating Permit Applications (Final-Omit) 3190 Environmental Quality Board #7-523: Noncoal Mining Program Fee 3199 Environmental Quality Board #7-530: Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program 3160 Department of Human Services #14-540; Home and Community Based Supports and Licensing 3183 Department of Revenue #15-459: Withholding of Tax

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