COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Legislative Journal

TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021

SESSION OF 2021 205th OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 19

SENATE MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 The Senate met at 1 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time. April 20, 2021

The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor John K. Fetterman) To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: in the Chair. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the PRAYER advice and consent of the Senate, Joseph Bizzaro, 4365 Stone Creek Drive, Erie 16506, Erie County, Forty-ninth Senatorial District, for The following prayer was offered by Hon. MEGAN MAR- appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, TIN, Secretary of the Senate: Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months Let us pray. beyond that period, vice William Mohler, Latrobe, whose term expired. Psalm 145 tells us that the Lord is gracious and merciful, slow TOM WOLF to anger, and abounding in love. Heavenly Father, today we ask Governor You to help us be more like You. Bless us with compassionate hearts so that we are merciful, patient, and kind. Help us to see BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED one another through eyes enlightened by understanding and com- The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Senate passion so that we can better serve the people of this great Com- Bills numbered, entitled, and referred as follows, which were monwealth. All this we ask in Your name. Amen. read by the Clerk: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE April 20, 2021 (The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those assembled.) Senators SANTARSIERO, COMITTA, HAYWOOD, KEAR- COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR NEY, STREET, FONTANA, HUGHES, COSTA, MUTH and NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE COLLETT presented to the Chair SB 300, entitled: An Act amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- further providing for definitions and for alternative energy portfolio munications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the standards, providing for solar photovoltaic technology requirements, for Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to the contract requirements for solar photovoltaic energy system sources, for renewable energy storage report, for energy storage deployment targets Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: and for contracts for solar photovoltaic technologies by Commonwealth agencies and further providing for portfolio requirements in other states; MEMBER OF THE ARCHITECTS LICENSURE BOARD and making a related repeal.

April 20, 2021 Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, April 20, To the Honorable, the Senate 2021. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Senators COMITTA, MUTH, SANTARSIERO and KEAR- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the NEY presented to the Chair SB 518, entitled: advice and consent of the Senate, Jerry Roller, 127 Fitzwaters Street, Philadelphia 19147, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial District, for An Act amending Title 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Asso- reappointment as a member of the Architects Licensure Board, to serve ciations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in corporate pow- for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and quali- ers, duties and safeguards, further providing for additional powers of fied, but not longer than six months beyond that period. certain public utility corporations.

TOM WOLF Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER Governor PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, April 20, 2021. 376 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE APRIL 20,

Senators BREWSTER, FONTANA, COLLETT, Senators SANTARSIERO, CAPPELLETTI, FONTANA, YUDICHAK, COSTA, KANE, BOSCOLA and HAYWOOD KEARNEY, HUGHES, STREET, COLLETT, TARTAGLIONE, presented to the Chair SB 574, entitled: COSTA, COMITTA, HAYWOOD and KANE presented to the An Act amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P.L.1368, No.542), Chair SB 581, entitled: known as the Real Estate Tax Sale Law, further providing for the title An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylva- of the act; and, in sale of property, providing for county demolition and nia Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, rehabilitation fund. providing for safe storage of a firearm when not in use. Which was committed to the Committee on URBAN AF- Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, FAIRS AND HOUSING, April 20, 2021. April 20, 2021.

Senators BREWSTER, FONTANA, PITTMAN, Senators SANTARSIERO, CAPPELLETTI, FONTANA, YUDICHAK, SCHWANK, COSTA, COLLETT, STEFANO, KEARNEY, HUGHES, STREET, COLLETT, TARTAGLIONE, KANE, BROWNE and COMITTA presented to the Chair SB COSTA, COMITTA, HAYWOOD and KANE presented to the 576, entitled: Chair SB 582, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylva- known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, nia Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for seizure management and treatment plan, for seizure recog- providing for safe storage of a firearm when residing with a person not nition and related first aid training, for seizure disorder management to possess a firearm. and first aid liability, for acts not considered delegation for seizure disorder care and for liability. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, April 20, 2021. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, April 20, 2021. Senators BROOKS, LANGERHOLC, MARTIN, STEFANO, J. WARD, DiSANTO, PHILLIPS-HILL, AUMENT, REGAN, Senators SCHWANK, TARTAGLIONE, HUGHES, COSTA, K. WARD and MASTRIANO presented to the Chair SANTARSIERO, KANE, FONTANA, BREWSTER, COSTA, SB 583, entitled: COLLETT, BROWNE, CAPPELLETTI and COMITTA pre- An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known sented to the Chair SB 577, entitled: as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in inheritance tax, further providing An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), for the rate of inheritance tax. known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for findings and declaration of policy, for right to freedom from discrimina- Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, April tion in employment, housing and public accommodation, for definitions 20, 2021. and for unlawful discriminatory practices. Senators BOSCOLA, FONTANA, HAYWOOD, KANE and Which was committed to the Committee on LABOR AND YUDICHAK presented to the Chair SB 584, entitled: INDUSTRY, April 20, 2021. A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for the Legisla- Senators BARTOLOTTA, VOGEL, STREET, J. WARD, tive Reapportionment Commission. FONTANA, PHILLIPS-HILL, SANTARSIERO, STEFANO, Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- LANGERHOLC, ROBINSON, MENSCH, MASTRIANO, ERNMENT, April 20, 2021. HUTCHINSON, REGAN, COSTA, PITTMAN, KANE, AUMENT, BOSCOLA, HAYWOOD and BAKER presented to Senators BOSCOLA, COMITTA, HAYWOOD, KANE and the Chair SB 578, entitled: YUDICHAK presented to the Chair SB 585, entitled: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in taxation and finance, further A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of providing for exemptions and special provisions. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for the Legisla- tive Reapportionment Commission for the purpose of reapportioning Which was committed to the Committee on VETERANS and redistricting the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, April 20, Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- 2021. ERNMENT, April 20, 2021.

Senators LAUGHLIN, STREET, KEARNEY, Senators ARGALL, FONTANA, KANE, MASTRIANO, TARTAGLIONE, COLLETT, PITTMAN, BARTOLOTTA, STEFANO, YUDICHAK, AUMENT, J. WARD and STREET HAYWOOD, KANE, CAPPELLETTI, STEFANO and presented to the Chair SB 586, entitled: SCAVELLO presented to the Chair SB 579, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known An Act providing for pharmaceutical transparency; establishing the as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in historic preservation incentive tax Pharmaceutical Transparency Review Board and providing for its pow- credit, further providing for definitions. ers and duties; and establishing the Pharmaceutical Transparency Re- view Fund. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, April 20, 2021. Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND INSURANCE, April 20, 2021. Senators SCAVELLO, STEFANO, YUDICHAK, BOSCOLA, BREWSTER and PITTMAN presented to the Chair SB 587, entitled: 2021 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 377

An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, RE: Report on Integration of the Pennsylvania National Guard into No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, providing for a 100% home- the Commonwealth's COVID-19 Response stead and farmstead exclusion and establishing the 100% Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Account. The attached report has been prepared for your review, per the requirements of Act 4 of 2021. It details the integration of the Pennsyl- Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, April vania National Guard into the Commonwealth's COVID-19 response, 20, 2021. including vaccine distribution. This report was prepared in consultation with the Adjutant General of the Pennsylvania National Guard, Secre- RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED tary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Director of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Senate Please let us know if you have any questions. Resolutions numbered, entitled, and referred as follows, which Thank you, were read by the Clerk: Spencer Schaeberle April 20, 2021 Special Assistant to the Secretary Office of Legislative Affairs Senators GORDNER, LANGERHOLC, PHILLIPS-HILL, MARTIN, BARTOLOTTA, SCAVELLO, J. WARD, MENSCH, The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. YAW, ARGALL, HUTCHINSON, SCHWANK, BROWNE, K. WARD, PITTMAN, AUMENT and STEFANO presented to the BILLS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE Chair SR 91, entitled: A Resolution recognizing May 6, 2021, as "National Day of Senator PHILLIPS-HILL, from the Committee on Communi- Prayer" in Pennsylvania and encouraging the celebration of religious cations and Technology, reported the following bills: freedom. Which was committed to the Committee on RULES AND SB 341 (Pr. No. 375) EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, April 20, 2021. An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Senators CAPPELLETTI, HUGHES, FONTANA, KEAR- Consolidated Statutes, in alternative form of regulation of telecommuni- cations services, further providing for additional powers and duties of NEY, SCAVELLO, COLLETT, SANTARSIERO, VOGEL, commission. HAYWOOD, KANE, COSTA, COMITTA, L. WILLIAMS, STREET, YUDICHAK and STEFANO presented to the Chair SB 442 (Pr. No. 460) SR 92, entitled: A Resolution recognizing the 51st celebration of "Earth Day" on An Act providing for an inventory of State-owned assets for the April 22, 2021, in Pennsylvania. development of fixed broadband services in unserved areas, establishing the Broadband Services Restricted Account and providing for Which was committed to the Committee on RULES AND underserved areas of this Commonwealth. EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, April 20, 2021. LEGISLATIVE LEAVE HOUSE MESSAGES The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman HOUSE BILLS FOR CONCURRENCE from Westmoreland, Senator Kim Ward. The Clerk of the House of Representatives presented to the Senator K. WARD. Mr. President, I request a legislative leave Senate the following bills for concurrence, which were referred for Senator Stefano. to the committees indicated: The PRESIDENT. Senator Kim Ward requests a legislative leave for Senator Stefano. Without objection, the leave will be April 20, 2021 granted. HB 48 and 423 -- Committee on Finance. LEAVE OF ABSENCE HB 607 -- Committee on Transportation. HB 664 -- Committee on Labor and Industry. Senator KIM WARD asked and obtained a leave of absence for Senator BROOKS, for today's Session, for personal reasons. GENERAL COMMUNICATION SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REPORT PURSUANT TO ACT 4 OF 2021 PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL GUARD WEEKLY RECESS

The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- Senator K. WARD offered the following resolution, which munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: was read as follows: COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Office of the Governor In the Senate, April 20, 2021 Harrisburg April 19, 2021 RESOLVED, (the House of Representatives concurring), Pursuant to Article II, Section 14 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, that when the To the General Assembly Senate recesses this week, it reconvene the week of Monday, April 26, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 2021, unless sooner recalled by the President Pro Tempore; and be it Harrisburg, PA 17120 further 378 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE APRIL 20,

RESOLVED, Pursuant to Article II, Section 14 of the Pennsylvania Considered the second time and agreed to, Constitution, that when the Senate recesses the week of April 26, 2021, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- it reconvene the week of Monday, May 10, 2021, unless sooner recalled by the President Pro Tempore; and be it further ation. RESOLVED, Pursuant to Article II, Section 14 of the Pennsylvania Upon motion of Senator K. WARD, and agreed to by voice Constitution, that when the Senate recesses the week of May 10, 2021, vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on it reconvene the week of Monday, May 24, 2021, unless sooner recalled Appropriations. by the President Pro Tempore; and be it further RESOLVED, Pursuant to Article II, Section 14 of the Pennsylvania SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Constitution, that when the House of Representatives recesses this week, it reconvene the week of Monday, May 3, 2021, unless sooner ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SECRETARY recalled by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and be it fur- ther The SECRETARY. Permission has been granted for the Sen- RESOLVED, Pursuant to Article II, Section 14 of the Pennsylvania ate Committee on Transportation to meet today off the floor in Constitution, that when the House of Representatives recesses the week the Senate Chamber and livestreamed to consider Senate Bill No. of May 3, 2021, it reconvene the week of Monday, May 24, 2021, un- less sooner recalled by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. 283, Senate Bill No. 445, Senate Resolution No. 53, House Bill No. 26, House Bill No. 56, and House Bill No. 124. On the question, RECESS Will the Senate adopt the resolution? The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman The yeas and nays were required by Senator K. WARD and from Westmoreland, Senator Kim Ward. were as follows, viz: Senator K. WARD. Mr. President, I request a recess of the Senate for purposes of two committee meetings to be held here YEA-47 on the floor and via Zoom, beginning with the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations, followed by the Committee Argall DiSanto Mastriano Stefano Aument Dush Mensch Street on Transportation. Immediately following those meetings, there Baker Fontana Muth Tartaglione will be a Republican caucus to be held in the Majority Caucus Bartolotta Gordner Phillips-Hill Tomlinson Room and via Zoom. Boscola Haywood Pittman Vogel Brewster Hughes Regan Ward, Judy The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Browne Hutchinson Robinson Ward, Kim Allegheny, Senator Costa. Cappelletti Kane Sabatina Williams, Anthony H. Senator COSTA. Mr. President, at the conclusion of the two Collett Kearney Santarsiero Williams, Lindsey meetings referenced by the Majority Leader, Senate Democrats Comitta Langerholc Saval Yaw Corman Laughlin Scavello Yudichak will meet in the rear of the Chamber and via Zoom immediately Costa Martin Schwank following those meetings. The PRESIDENT. For purposes of a series of off-the-floor NAY-0 meetings of the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations and the Committee on Transportation, followed by Republican A majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the question and Democratic caucuses to be held in their respective caucus was determined in the affirmative. rooms, without objection, the Senate stands in recess. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present the same to the House of Representatives for concurrence. AFTER RECESS CALENDAR The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having expired, the Senate will come to order. SECOND CONSIDERATION CALENDAR LEGISLATIVE LEAVES HB 766 CALLED UP OUT OF ORDER The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Westmoreland, Senator Kim Ward. HB 766 (Pr. No. 1283) -- Without objection, the bill was Senator K. WARD. Mr. President, I request a temporary called up out of order, from page 6 of the Second Consideration Capitol leave for Senator Aument. Calendar, by Senator K. WARD, as a Special Order of Business. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Allegheny, Senator Costa. BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION Senator COSTA. Mr. President, I request a temporary Capitol AND REREFERRED leave for Senator Haywood. The PRESIDENT. Senator Kim Ward requests a temporary HB 766 (Pr. No. 1283) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- Capitol leave for Senator Aument. ation of the bill, entitled: Senator Costa requests a temporary Capitol leave for Senator Haywood. An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, providing for Without objection, the leaves will be granted. COVID-19 emergency finance and tax provision; and in corporate net income tax, further providing for reports and payment of tax and for extension of time to file reports. 2021 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 379

RECESS others, she became an advocate to help them with their journey by using her skills in communications, sales, and marketing. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman Most recently, Bobbie was a panelist on my Demystifying Har- from Westmoreland, Senator Kim Ward. risburg series where she talked about the Living Donor Protec- Senator K. WARD. Mr. President, I request a recess of the tion Act making its way through the legislative process. I am so Senate for the purpose of a meeting of the Committee on Appro- pleased that less than a week later this bill is being brought up on priations to be held here on the floor and via Zoom. final passage in the Senate. It is a great example of what advo- The PRESIDENT. For the purpose of a meeting of the Com- cacy work can do to help the lives of Pennsylvanians. mittee on Appropriations to be held here on the floor and via I encourage my colleagues to vote "yes" on this bill because Zoom, without objection, the Senate stands in recess. approximately 38 percent of kidney transplants are from a living AFTER RECESS donor. Donors should not have to worry about their premiums increasing or their policy being denied or cancelled. Living organ The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having expired, the donors should not be penalized for their heroic acts to help a Senate will come to order. family member, friend, or stranger in need. Thank you, Mr. President. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR RESUMED And the question recurring, THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR Shall the bill pass finally? BILLS OVER IN ORDER The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: SB 78, SB 83, HB 101, SB 106, SB 108, HB 110, SB 113, SB 114, SB 137 and SB 190 -- Without objection, the bills were YEA-47 passed over in their order at the request of Senator K. WARD. Argall DiSanto Mastriano Stefano BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION Aument Dush Mensch Street AND FINAL PASSAGE Baker Fontana Muth Tartaglione Bartolotta Gordner Phillips-Hill Tomlinson Boscola Haywood Pittman Vogel HB 203 (Pr. No. 239) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- Brewster Hughes Regan Ward, Judy ation of the bill, entitled: Browne Hutchinson Robinson Ward, Kim Cappelletti Kane Sabatina Williams, Anthony H. Collett Kearney Santarsiero Williams, Lindsey An Act providing for living donor protection; and imposing duties Comitta Langerholc Saval Yaw on the Department of Health and the Insurance Department. Corman Laughlin Scavello Yudichak Costa Martin Schwank Considered the third time and agreed to, NAY-0 On the question, Shall the bill pass finally? A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate return said bill to from Allegheny, Senator Lindsey Williams. the House of Representatives with information that the Senate Senator L. WILLIAMS. Mr. President, I rise today in support has passed the same without amendments. of House Bill No. 203, the Living Donor Protection Act. This bill would insure that life, long-term care, and disability insurers will SB 248 (Pr. No. 216) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- not discriminate against living organ donors through policy con- ation of the bill, entitled: ditions, acceptance, or pricing based solely on the person's status as a living organ donor. It also provides living organ do- An Act amending Title 38 (Holidays and Observances) of the Penn- sylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for holidays and observances. nor-related leave for employees who are eligible under the Fam- ily Medical Leave Act. Finally, it requires the Pennsylvania De- Considered the third time and agreed to, partment of Health to develop educational materials related to living organ donation. On the question, I, like many other Pennsylvanians, know someone who has Shall the bill pass finally? been on dialysis for years waiting for a kidney. I have a friend who was a living donor to another friend's son. However, the The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman importance of the Living Donor Protection Act was brought to from York, Senator Phillips-Hill. my attention by a constituent of mine, Bobbie Reed, in 2019. Her Senator PHILLIPS-HILL. Mr. President, I rise in support of exposure to patient-centered outcomes began when her son, then Senate Bill No. 248, legislation I have sponsored with the Sena- 22 years old, suffered end-stage renal disease. Through navigat- tors from Jefferson and Franklin Counties. This bill would add ing his disease, dialysis, waiting lists, finding a donor, transplant, certain days to our existing list of veteran recognition days. This and, now, post-transplant, she learned a lot. Wanting to help legislation would designate March 6 as Persian Gulf War Veter- 380 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE APRIL 20, ans Day and October 7 as Global War on Terrorism Day. While is tougher being the family member of one who is deployed than my name and many of my colleagues' names will appear on this it is to be the one who is in country. bill, the person who brought this initiative to my attention is one When I talked to the Vietnam War veterans, especially, they, of my constituents who has dedicated his life to service to our as Senator Phillips-Hill brought up, have come to realize just nation and to his fellow veterans. Sergeant Harold Redding of how important these remembrances are. They have done every- Spring Grove has been one of the leading veteran advocates, not thing to make sure that those of us who came behind them did just in my district, but a leader across our nation. His work with not suffer the kinds of things that they went through. We need to Senator Pat Toomey led to March 29 being designated as Na- insure that when people are sacrificing to preserve our way of tional Vietnam War Veterans Day in the United States. life, preserve the Republic that has done more to bring peace and Today, through this legislation, we continue to say thank you prosperity to this world than any other before, that sacrifice was to our veterans and will formally recognize their efforts through something that they did willingly, it was something that a proclamation by the Governor on March 6 and October 7, re- they--this can get difficult for me. I want to remember one air- spectively, and encourage, but not mandate, our school districts man in particular who I served with, Senior Airman Elizabeth to recognize the important role our brave veterans have had in Jacobson. I trained with her. We lost her over there. There are so these two conflicts. Please join me, along with the gentlemen many people who have--that loss of life, those families who do from Jefferson and Franklin Counties, in support of Senate Bill not have those family members with them any longer because of No. 248. that sacrifice, we need to pause and remember and take the time Thank you, Mr. President. to remember. I am grateful that we are able to advance this to- The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from day, and I ask for unanimous support. Thank you. Franklin, Senator Mastriano. Senator MASTRIANO. Mr. President, I rise enthusiastically And the question recurring, in support of Senate Bill No. 248, recognizing the heroism, com- Shall the bill pass finally? mitment, and sacrifice of our veterans from Operation Desert Storm and those who fought, served, and many gave the last full The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of measure of devotion with the Global War on Terror. Looking at the Constitution and were as follows, viz: the list here of the sacrifices in Desert Storm, 30 years ago, 1991, lost in action, 382 of our fantastic military personnel and 467 YEA-47 wounded in action. Operation Enduring Freedom, largely in Af- Argall DiSanto Mastriano Stefano ghanistan, we have lost to this day, 20 years later, 2,349 heroes Aument Dush Mensch Street with 20,149 wounded in action. Operation Iraqi Freedom, killed Baker Fontana Muth Tartaglione in action, 4,418, and 31,994 wounded in action. Bartolotta Gordner Phillips-Hill Tomlinson It is fitting, appropriate, and the right thing to do to recognize Boscola Haywood Pittman Vogel Brewster Hughes Regan Ward, Judy March 6 in honor of our Persian Gulf heroes, as well as October Browne Hutchinson Robinson Ward, Kim 7 and those who served, fought, and defended our freedoms in Cappelletti Kane Sabatina Williams, Anthony H. the Global War on Terror. Having served with many of these Collett Kearney Santarsiero Williams, Lindsey Comitta Langerholc Saval Yaw great heroes since the post-Cold War days, I think it is a great Corman Laughlin Scavello Yudichak way to honor their commitment and sacrifice to our nation, and Costa Martin Schwank it is important that we never forget what so few are willing to do for our nation in those dark times. They were there when the NAY-0 nation needed them, they were there when the nation called, and now we are standing with them so that their memories are never A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted forgotten. "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Thank you, Mr. President. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from the House of Representatives for concurrence. Jefferson, Senator Dush. Senator DUSH. Mr. President, I rise in support of Senate Bill BILLS OVER IN ORDER No. 248. Along with the Senator from York County and the Sen- ator from Franklin County, I am glad to be one of the cosponsors SB 274 and SB 282 -- Without objection, the bills were of this. Speaking as an Iraqi War veteran and a veteran of the passed over in their order at the request of Senator K. WARD. Global War on Terror, I have to say that one of the greatest hon- ors that I have also been given as a Member of the House, and BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION now in the Senate, is to honor our veterans who have served in AND FINAL PASSAGE the Vietnam War and other wars going back through to--the Sec- ond World War is the furthest I have gone back with any Citation SB 317 (Pr. No. 325) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- presentations or anything. But when we do these types of things, ation of the bill, entitled: it is a remembrance. It is a time of remembrance and honoring the people who have actually sacrificed their lives. Three hun- An Act providing for expedited partner therapy and for liability. dred twenty-four of our fellow Pennsylvanians thus far have paid the ultimate sacrifice in these two conflicts. I am also the father Considered the third time and agreed to, of one who deploys quite routinely. I will tell you, as a father, it 2021 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 381

On the question, Considered the third time and agreed to, Shall the bill pass finally? On the question, The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman Shall the bill pass finally? from Berks, Senator Schwank. Senator SCHWANK. Mr. President, I rise to, one, thank my The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from colleagues, Senator Browne from Lehigh County, and Senator Lancaster, Senator Martin. Baker, for their cosponsorship of this important legislation, and Senator MARTIN. Mr. President, I rise in support of Senate I ask that all of my colleagues in the Senate support this bill. The Bill No. 381, which removes the June 30, 2021, expiration date practice of expedited partner therapy is backed by experts includ- of the Substitute Teaching Permit for Prospective Teachers pro- ing the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, gram, allowing it to continue indefinitely. This program was the American Medical Association, the American Academy of established in Act 86 of 2016, providing schools, intermediate Family Physicians, and the CDC. Expedited partner therapy is an units, and area career and technical schools with the option to excellent way to get needed medicine in the hands of those who utilize individuals training to be teachers to serve as a substitute may be reluctant to seek treatment or are overwhelmed by the teacher for a limited time, provided the individual has valid prospect of it, but who could also pass diseases to future part- clearances and at least 60 credit hours. The program has helped ners. The numbers prove that STDs, sexually transmitted dis- aid the shortage of substitute teachers, with participation steadily eases, and STIs are still an issue in our Commonwealth. Accord- increasing since 2016, but also serves as a potential pathway to ing to the CDC, Philadelphia, for example, has the third-highest employment for prospective teachers. I ask my colleagues for rate of STDs in the United States. Those are just numbers, but I support of Senate Bill No. 381. want you to think about the women who can suffer life-altering Thank you, Mr. President. issues from diseases raging untreated. Chlamydia is often asymp- tomatic in women but can cause infertility, ectopic pregnancy, And the question recurring, and chronic pelvic pain. Can you imagine infertility that was Shall the bill pass finally? absolutely preventable had a woman known earlier? That is why this legislation is so important. We need to reverse that trend, The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of and EPT, expedited partner therapy, is one way to do that. the Constitution and were as follows, viz: Thank you, Mr. President. YEA-41 And the question recurring, Argall Costa Martin Schwank Shall the bill pass finally? Aument DiSanto Mastriano Stefano Baker Dush Mensch Tomlinson The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of Bartolotta Fontana Muth Vogel the Constitution and were as follows, viz: Boscola Gordner Phillips-Hill Ward, Judy Brewster Hutchinson Pittman Ward, Kim Browne Kane Regan Williams, Anthony H. YEA-47 Cappelletti Kearney Robinson Williams, Lindsey Collett Langerholc Santarsiero Yaw Argall DiSanto Mastriano Stefano Comitta Laughlin Scavello Yudichak Aument Dush Mensch Street Corman Baker Fontana Muth Tartaglione Bartolotta Gordner Phillips-Hill Tomlinson NAY-6 Boscola Haywood Pittman Vogel Brewster Hughes Regan Ward, Judy Haywood Sabatina Street Tartaglione Browne Hutchinson Robinson Ward, Kim Hughes Saval Cappelletti Kane Sabatina Williams, Anthony H. Collett Kearney Santarsiero Williams, Lindsey Comitta Langerholc Saval Yaw A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted Corman Laughlin Scavello Yudichak "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Costa Martin Schwank Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. NAY-0 BILL AMENDED AND REREFERRED A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. SB 382 (Pr. No. 309) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to ation of the bill, entitled: the House of Representatives for concurrence. An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania SB 381 (Pr. No. 367) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- Consolidated Statutes, in public-private transportation partnerships, ation of the bill, entitled: further providing for definitions, for duties of board and for operation of board; and voiding prior initiatives of the Public-Private Transporta- An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), tion Partnership Board. known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, further providing for substitute teaching permit for prospective teachers. 382 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE APRIL 20,

On the question, Amend Bill, page 5, by inserting between lines 8 and 9: Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? (2) The summary under paragraph (1) shall include a descrip- tion of the proposed transportation project, a copy of the notice that Senator LANGERHOLC offered the following amendment was published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, the time period that the No. A0718: public was allowed to provide input, an overview of how the de- partment equitably solicited input from persons affected by the Amend Bill, page 2, line 7, by inserting a bracket before "the" proposed transportation project and a chart or graph that accurately Amend Bill, page 2, line 7, by inserting a bracket after "following" portrays all submitted comments, including the positive and nega- Amend Bill, page 2, line 7, by striking out the bracket before tive public input, on the proposed transportation project. "transportation-related" Amend Bill, page 5, line 11, by inserting after "the" where it occurs Amend Bill, page 2, line 7, by striking out the bracket after "ser- the second time: vices" and inserting: proposed .[ Amend Bill, page 5, line 12, by inserting after "the" where it occurs Amend Bill, page 2, line 17, by inserting a bracket after "Financ- the third time: ing." proposed Amend Bill, page 2, lines 19 through 23, by striking out all of said Amend Bill, page 5, line 13, by inserting after "project": lines and inserting: in the form of a resolution "Transportation-related service." Only the following services: Amend Bill, page 5, lines 14 and 15, by striking out "The board (1) Operations and maintenance. shall approve a proposed transportation" in line 14 and all of line 15 and (2) Revenue collection. inserting: (3) User fee collection or enforcement. Approval of a proposed transportation project with or without (4) Design. a user fee shall be in the form of a resolution signed by the chair- (5) Construction. person of the board. (6) Development and other activities with respect to existing Amend Bill, page 5, lines 26 through 30; pages 6 and 7, lines 1 or new transportation facilities that enhance traffic throughput, through 30; page 8, lines 1 through 11; by striking out all of said lines reduce congestion, improve safety or otherwise manage or improve on said pages and inserting: a transportation facility. (b.3) Transportation projects with a user fee.--The following shall (7) Financing. apply for a proposed transportation project with a user fee: Amend Bill, page 2, lines 24 and 25, by striking out all of said lines (1) No later than five calendar days after the resolution is and inserting: published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, the department shall trans- Section 2. Section 9104(a)(2) and (4) and (c) of Title 74 are mit the resolution to the Governor. The Governor shall have 10 amended to read: calendar days to approve or disapprove the resolution. If no action Amend Bill, page 2, by inserting between lines 28 and 29: is taken on the resolution by the Governor within 10 calendar days (2) Adopt guidelines establishing the procedure by which a of receipt of the resolution, the resolution shall be deemed ap- public entity may submit a request for a proposed transportation proved. If the Governor approves the resolution or fails to act, the project or a private entity may submit an unsolicited plan for a Governor shall, within 10 calendar days, transmit the resolution to proposed transportation project to the board. the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House of * * * Representatives for consideration by the General Assembly. If the Amend Bill, page 2, line 30, by inserting after "for": Governor disapproves the resolution, the objections of the Gover- proposed nor disapproving the resolution shall be transmitted to the depart- Amend Bill, page 3, line 2, by inserting after "for": ment within 10 calendar days. proposed (2) If no action is taken on the resolution by the General As- Amend Bill, page 3, line 29, by inserting after "a" where it occurs sembly within 20 calendar days or 10 legislative days, whichever the second time: is later, of receipt of the resolution from the Governor by both the proposed Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House of Repre- Amend Bill, page 3, line 30, by inserting after "to": sentatives, five members of the Senate or 25 members of the House requesting of Representatives may petition their respective presiding officer Amend Bill, page 4, line 6, by inserting after "the": to schedule a vote on the resolution. The vote shall be scheduled to proposed occur within 10 calendar days or five legislative days, whichever Amend Bill, page 4, line 11, by inserting after "the": is later, of the presentation of the petition. Each chamber shall have proposed 20 calendar days or 10 legislative days, whichever is later, to inde- Amend Bill, page 4, lines 12 through 15, by striking out all of said pendently pass the resolution. The resolution shall be disapproved lines and inserting: unless both chambers pass the resolution within the time period (vi) If the proposed transportation project requires a user provided under this paragraph. If the General Assembly disap- fee, include the estimated amount for each user group and type proves the resolution, the objections of the General Assembly dis- of user fee as described under section 9110(f) (relating to approving the resolution shall be transmitted by the presiding offi- public-private transportation partnership agreement). cer of each chamber to the department within 10 calendar days. If Amend Bill, page 4, by inserting between lines 16 and 17: the General Assembly approves the resolution, the public entity (viii) Alternative courses of action to improve the trans- may proceed with the public-private transportation partnership portation facility or transportation-related service without a agreement. public-private transportation partnership and the associated (3) If the Governor or the General Assembly disapproves a risks of improving the transportation facility or transportation- resolution as provided under this subsection, the department may, related service with a public-private transportation partnership. upon receiving approval from the board, submit an amended reso- Amend Bill, page 4, line 28, by striking out all of said line and lution under paragraph (1). The department may only submit one inserting: amended resolution. If the amended resolution is disapproved, the (b.1) Public input.--The following shall apply: approval process shall start over again as provided under this chap- (1) The department shall collect comments ter. Amend Bill, page 5, lines 3 and 4, by striking out "the results" and (4) If a time period under paragraph (2) expires after a session inserting: of the General Assembly adjourns sine die, the department shall all submitted comments and a summary as provided under reinitiate the process under paragraph (1) starting on the first day paragraph (2) of the succeeding session of the General Assembly, except that the Amend Bill, page 5, line 5, by striking out "submit the results" and department shall not be required to republish the resolution in the inserting: Pennsylvania Bulletin. provide the submitted comments and summary (b.4) Transportation projects without a user fee.--The following 2021 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 383 shall apply for a proposed transportation project without a user fee: Upon motion of Senator K. WARD, and agreed to by voice (1) No later than five calendar days after the resolution is vote, the bill, as amended, was rereferred to the Committee on published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, the department shall trans- mit the resolution to the Governor. The Governor shall have 10 Appropriations. calendar days to approve or disapprove the resolution. If no action is taken on the resolution by the Governor within 10 calendar days BILL OVER IN ORDER of receipt of the resolution, the resolution shall be deemed ap- proved. If the Governor approves the resolution or fails to act, the Governor shall, within 10 calendar days, transmit the resolution to SB 457 -- Without objection, the bill was passed over in its the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House of order at the request of Senator K. WARD. Representatives for consideration by the General Assembly. If the Governor disapproves the resolution, the objections of the Gover- SECOND CONSIDERATION CALENDAR RESUMED nor disapproving the resolution shall be transmitted to the depart- ment within 10 calendar days. (2) If no action is taken on the resolution by the General As- BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION, sembly within 20 calendar days or 10 legislative days, whichever AMENDED AND REREFERRED is later, of receipt of the resolution from the Governor by both the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House of Repre- SB 74 (Pr. No. 338) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration sentatives, five members of the Senate or 25 members of the House of Representatives may petition their respective presiding officer of the bill, entitled: to schedule a vote on the resolution. The vote shall be scheduled to occur within 10 calendar days or five legislative days, whichever An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known is later, of the presentation of the petition. Each chamber shall have as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for pediatric cancer re- 20 calendar days or 10 legislative days, whichever is later, to inde- search tax credit. pendently pass the resolution. The resolution shall be deemed ap- proved unless both chambers vote to disapprove the resolution in On the question, the time period under this paragraph. If the General Assembly dis- Will the Senate agree to the bill on second consideration? approves the resolution, the objections of the General Assembly Senator MARTIN offered the following amendment No. disapproving the resolution shall be transmitted by the presiding A0731: officer of each chamber to the department within 10 calendar days. If the General Assembly approves the resolution, the public entity Amend Bill, page 4, lines 9 through 11, by striking out "hospitals may proceed with the public-private transportation partnership within" in line 9, all of line 10 and "pediatric cancer research to be" in agreement. line 11 and inserting: (3) If the Governor or the General Assembly disapproves a the pediatric cancer research institutions that are resolution as provided under this subsection, the department may, upon receiving approval from the board, submit an amended reso- On the question, lution under paragraph (1). The department may only submit one amended resolution. If the amended resolution is disapproved, the Will the Senate agree to the amendment? approval process shall start over again as provided under this chap- It was agreed to. ter. (4) If a time period under paragraph (2) expires after a session On the question, of the General Assembly adjourns sine die, the department shall Will the Senate agree to the bill on second consideration, as reinitiate the process under paragraph (1) starting on the first day amended? of the succeeding session of the General Assembly, except that the department shall not be required to republish the resolution in the It was agreed to. Pennsylvania Bulletin. Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- ation. On the question, Upon motion of Senator K. WARD, and agreed to by voice Will the Senate agree to the amendment? vote, the bill, as amended, was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. The yeas and nays were required by Senator LANGERHOLC and were as follows, viz: LEGISLATIVE LEAVE YEA-28 The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Westmoreland, Senator Kim Ward. Argall DiSanto Mastriano Stefano Senator K. WARD. Mr. President, I request a legislative leave Aument Dush Mensch Tomlinson Baker Gordner Phillips-Hill Vogel for Senator Langerholc. Bartolotta Hutchinson Pittman Ward, Judy The PRESIDENT. Senator Kim Ward requests a legislative Boscola Langerholc Regan Ward, Kim leave for Senator Langerholc. Without objection, the leave will Browne Laughlin Robinson Yaw Corman Martin Scavello Yudichak be granted.

NAY-19 CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR RESUMED SECOND CONSIDERATION CALENDAR RESUMED Brewster Fontana Muth Street Cappelletti Haywood Sabatina Tartaglione Collett Hughes Santarsiero Williams, Anthony H. BILLS OVER IN ORDER Comitta Kane Saval Williams, Lindsey Costa Kearney Schwank SB 168, HB 186, SB 224, HB 230, SB 236, SB 241, HB 284, SB 286 and SB 423 -- Without objection, the bills were passed A majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the question over in their order at the request of Senator K. WARD. was determined in the affirmative. 384 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE APRIL 20,

BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION BILLS OVER IN ORDER AND REREFERRED SB 455, SB 463 and SB 562 -- Without objection, the bills SB 425 (Pr. No. 616) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- were passed over in their order at the request of Senator K. ation of the bill, entitled: WARD.

An Act amending the act of March 20, 2002 (P.L.154, No.13), COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR known as the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES Act, in medical professional liability, further providing for informed consent. AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS Senator GORDNER, from the Committee on Rules and Exec- Considered the second time and agreed to, utive Nominations, reported communications from His Excel- Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- lency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, recalling the follow- ation. ing nominations, which were read by the Clerk as follows: Upon motion of Senator K. WARD, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY Appropriations. April 16, 2021 BILL OVER IN ORDER To the Honorable, the Senate SB 432 -- Without objection, the bill was passed over in its of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: order at the request of Senator K. WARD. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION December 3, 2020, of Betsy Phillips, 3607 North Fourth Street, Harris- AND REREFERRED burg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appoint- ment as a member of the State Board of Accountancy, to serve for a SB 434 (Pr. No. 441) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Erik Scully, ation of the bill, entitled: Wexford, whose term expired. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consol- nomination on the premises. idated Statutes, in food protection, providing for milk sell by date and best by date labeling. TOM WOLF Governor Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY ation. Upon motion of Senator K. WARD, and agreed to by voice April 16, 2021 vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

BILLS OVER IN ORDER In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated SB 435 and SB 441 -- Without objection, the bills were December 3, 2020, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 1408 Rose Lane, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial passed over in their order at the request of Senator K. WARD. District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Accoun- tancy, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is ap- BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION pointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that pe- AND REREFERRED riod, vice Alfred Whitcomb, Mechanicsburg, whose term expired. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. SB 454 (Pr. No. 466) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: TOM WOLF Governor An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for volunteer firefighter tax MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA credit. COUNCIL ON AGING

Considered the second time and agreed to, April 7, 2021 Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- ation. To the Honorable, the Senate Upon motion of Senator K. WARD, and agreed to by voice of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- Appropriations. nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated 2021 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 385

February 24, 2021, of Betsy Phillips, 3607 North Fourth Street, Harris- JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, burg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appoint- ALLEGHENY COUNTY ment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2022, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice Daniel Drake, West Chester, resigned. April 16, 2021 I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: TOM WOLF Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated CONTROLLER, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY January 8, 2021, of Anne Gingrich Cornick, Esquire, 2311 Briarcliff Road, Harrisburg 17104, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, April 16, 2021 for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Allegheny County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2022, vice the Honorable To the Honorable, the Senate John A. Zottola, deceased. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated TOM WOLF February 2, 2021, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 1408 Rose Lane, Governor Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Controller, in and for the County of JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, Schuylkill, to serve until the first Monday of January 2022, vice Christy LEHIGH COUNTY Joy, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. April 16, 2021

TOM WOLF To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- HEARING BOARD nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated December 3, 2020, of Rodney R. Akers, Esquire, 4307 Dakota Street, April 16, 2021 Pittsburgh 15213, Allegheny County, Forty-second Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Lehigh County, to To the Honorable, the Senate serve until the first Monday of January 2022, vice the Honorable Maria of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: L. Dantos, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nomination on the premises. nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated December 3, 2020, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 1408 Rose Lane, TOM WOLF Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial Governor District, for appointment as a member of the Environmental Hearing Board, to serve for a term of six years, and until the successor is ap- JUDGE, SUPERIOR COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA pointed and qualified, vice Richard P. Mather, Harrisburg, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. April 16, 2021

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

JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated ALLEGHENY COUNTY December 3, 2020, of Anne Gingrich Cornick, Esquire, 2311 Briarcliff Road, Harrisburg 17104, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, April 16, 2021 for appointment as Judge, Superior Court of Pennsylvania, to serve until the first Monday of January 2022, vice the Honorable Susan Peikes To the Honorable, the Senate Gantman, resigned. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated TOM WOLF December 3, 2020, of Rodney R. Akers, Esquire, 4307 Dakota Street, Governor Pittsburgh 15213, Allegheny County, Forty-second Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Allegheny County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2022, vice the Honorable MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICINE Donald R. Walko, Jr., resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of April 16, 2021 nomination on the premises.

TOM WOLF To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 386 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE APRIL 20,

In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated nomination on the premises. December 3, 2020, of Moriah Hathaway, 1009 Roman Knoll Court, Harrisburg 17109, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for TOM WOLF appointment as a member of the State Board of Medicine, to serve until Governor June 19, 2021, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Nirmal Joshi, MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY Mechanicsburg, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of April 16, 2021 nomination on the premises. To the Honorable, the Senate TOM WOLF of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- MEMBER OF THE MILK MARKETING BOARD nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated December 3, 2020, of Moriah Hathaway (Public Member), 1009 Roman March 19, 2021 Knoll Court, Harrisburg 17109, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Pharmacy, To the Honorable, the Senate to serve until September 24, 2025, and until the successor is appointed of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Thomas Carey, Harrisburg, resigned. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated nomination on the premises. December 3, 2020, of Rebecca Dombrowsky, 669 Rockwood Drive, Elizabethtown 17022, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial Dis- TOM WOLF trict, for appointment as a member of the Milk Marketing Board, to Governor serve until May 1, 2023, and until the successor is appointed and quali- fied, vice Carol Hardbarger, Newport, resigned. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF PODIATRY I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. April 7, 2021 TOM WOLF To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS' In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMISSION nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated February 25, 2021, of Moriah Hathaway, 1009 Roman Knoll Court, Harrisburg 17109, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for April 16, 2021 appointment as a member of the State Board of Podiatry, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, To the Honorable, the Senate but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Ralph Schmeltz, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh, whose term expired. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nomination on the premises. nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated December 3, 2020, of Rebecca Dombrowsky, 669 Rockwood Drive, TOM WOLF Elizabethtown 17022, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial Dis- Governor trict, for appointment as a member of the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission, to serve until May 23, 2021, and MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice Jarrad Berkihiser, Lancaster, resigned. WORKERS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of AND PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS nomination on the premises. April 16, 2021 TOM WOLF Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF NURSING In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated March 31, 2021 December 3, 2020, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 1408 Rose Lane, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Social To the Honorable, the Senate Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- Renee Cardone, Collegeville, whose term expired. nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of December 7, 2020, of Artinese Malachi, 1229 Smokey Wood Drive, nomination on the premises. Pittsburgh 15218, Allegheny County, Forty-third Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Nursing, to serve for a TOM WOLF term of six years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but Governor not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Suzanne Hendricks, Quakertown, whose term expired. 2021 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 387

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF TEMPLE In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- UNIVERSITY OF THE COMMONWEALTH nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated December 3, 2020, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 1408 Rose Lane, SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the April 16, 2021 County of Delaware, Magisterial District 31-2-32, to serve until the first Monday of January 2022, vice the Honorable Andrea Puppio, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: nomination on the premises.

In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- TOM WOLF nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated Governor February 2, 2021, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 1408 Rose Lane, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Tem- MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE ple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, to serve until October 14, 2021, and until the successor is appointed and April 16, 2021 qualified, vice Ronald Donatucci, Philadelphia, deceased. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: TOM WOLF Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated December 3, 2020, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 1408 Rose Lane, TREASURER, CLARION COUNTY Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the April 16, 2021 Counties of Juniata and Perry, Magisterial District 41-3-03, to serve until the first Monday of January 2022, vice the Honorable Daniel To the Honorable, the Senate McGuire, resigned. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated TOM WOLF December 3, 2020, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 1408 Rose Lane, Governor Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Treasurer, in and for the County of Clarion, to serve until the first Monday of January 2022, vice Tom McConnell, MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of April 16, 2021 nomination on the premises.

TOM WOLF To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated February 2, 2021, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 1408 Rose Lane, April 16, 2021 Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the To the Honorable, the Senate County of Lehigh, Magisterial District 31-1-06, to serve until the first of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Monday of January 2022, vice the Honorable Wayne A. Maura, de- ceased. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated nomination on the premises. January 8, 2021, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 1408 Rose Lane, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial TOM WOLF District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the Governor County of Clearfield, Magisterial District 46-3-01, to serve until the first Monday of January 2022, vice the Honorable Patrick N. Ford, resigned. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. April 16, 2021 TOM WOLF Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated April 16, 2021 January 8, 2021, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 1408 Rose Lane, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the To the Honorable, the Senate County of Schuylkill, Magisterial District 21-2-01, to serve until the of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: first Monday of January 2022, vice the Honorable Christina Hale, re- signed. 388 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE APRIL 20,

I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the nomination on the premises. advice and consent of the Senate, Sherman Hostetter, Jr., 4370 Constitu- tion Boulevard, Darlington 16115, Beaver County, Forty-seventh Sena- TOM WOLF torial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Governor Auctioneer Examiners, to serve for a term of three years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE beyond that period. March 31, 2021 TOM WOLF Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE STATE In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- CONSERVATION COMMISSION nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated February 26, 2021, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 1408 Rose Lane, February 26, 2021 Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Westmoreland, Magisterial District 10-3-11, to serve until To the Honorable, the Senate the first Monday of January 2022, vice the Honorable Roger F. Eckels, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the nomination on the premises. advice and consent of the Senate, Ronald Kopp, 2066 Colebrook Road, Middletown 17057, Dauphin County, Forty-eighth Senatorial District, TOM WOLF for reappointment as a member of the State Conservation Commission, Governor to serve until May 30, 2024, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period.

NOMINATIONS RETURNED TO THE GOVERNOR TOM WOLF Governor Senator GORDNER. Mr. President, I request that the nomina- tions just read by the Clerk be returned to His Excellency, the MEMBER OF THE STATE Governor. CONSERVATION COMMISSION A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined in the affirmative. February 24, 2021 The PRESIDENT. The nominations will be returned to the Governor. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS advice and consent of the Senate, Ronald Rohall, 154 Bakobils Farm Road, Rector 15677, Westmoreland County, Thirty-ninth Senatorial Senator GORDNER, from the Committee on Rules and Exec- District, for reappointment as a member of the State Conservation Com- utive Nominations, reported the following nominations made by mission, to serve until May 30, 2024, and until the successor is ap- His Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, which were pointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that pe- read by the Clerk as follows: riod. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA TOM WOLF COUNCIL ON AGING Governor February 24, 2021 MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF CRANE OPERATORS To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 24, 2021 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Gary Duncan, 117 Barton Street, To the Honorable, the Senate Dunmore 18512, Lackawanna County, Twenty-second Senatorial Dis- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: trict, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2023, and until the successor is ap- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the pointed and qualified. advice and consent of the Senate, Daniel Mitchell, 463 Lake George Circle, West Chester 19382, Chester County, Nineteenth Senatorial TOM WOLF District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Crane Op- Governor erators, to serve until December 8, 2024, and until the successor is ap- pointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that pe- MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD riod, vice Michael Becker, Mifflintown, whose term expired. OF AUCTIONEER EXAMINERS TOM WOLF February 26, 2021 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 2021 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 389

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD State System of Higher Education, to serve until December 31, 2024, OF CRANE OPERATORS and until the successor is appointed and qualified. TOM WOLF February 24, 2021 Governor

To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Brian Schmoyer, 19 Myrtle Road, February 24, 2021 Honesdale 18431, Wayne County, Twentieth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Crane Operators, to To the Honorable, the Senate serve until December 8, 2024, and until the successor is appointed and of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the TOM WOLF advice and consent of the Senate, Neil Weaver, 1060 Elliott Lane, York Governor 17403, York County, Twenty-eighth Senatorial District, for reappoint- ment as a member of the Board of Governors of the State System of MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF Higher Education, to serve until December 31, 2024, and until the suc- EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF cessor is appointed and qualified. THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION TOM WOLF Governor February 24, 2021 MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD To the Honorable, the Senate OF MASSAGE THERAPY of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the March 2, 2021 advice and consent of the Senate, Kathy Pape, 75 Tavern House Hill, Mechanicsburg 17050, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial To the Honorable, the Senate District, for appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve for a term of six years, and until the successor is In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the appointed and qualified, vice Timothy Wachter, Fairview, resigned. advice and consent of the Senate, Nancy Porambo, 616 Center Street, Jim Thorpe 18229, Carbon County, Fourteenth Senatorial District, for TOM WOLF reappointment as a member of the State Board of Massage Therapy, to Governor serve until October 9, 2024, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF TOM WOLF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Governor

February 26, 2021 MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: April 7, 2021 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, David Maser, Esquire, 426 Pine To the Honorable, the Senate Street, Philadelphia 19106, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial Dis- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: trict, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until December 31, 2024, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the and until the successor is appointed and qualified. advice and consent of the Senate, Robert Wernicki, 133 Neely Street, Fair Oaks 15003, Beaver County, Thirty-seventh Senatorial District, for TOM WOLF reappointment as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Governor Home Administrators, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF beyond that period. THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION TOM WOLF Governor February 24, 2021 MEMBER OF THE STATE PLANNING BOARD To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 24, 2021 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Samuel Smith, 826 Ridge Road, To the Honorable, the Senate Punxsutawney 15767, Jefferson County, Twenty-fifth Senatorial Dis- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: trict, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Governors of the 390 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE APRIL 20,

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF advice and consent of the Senate, Cindy Campbell, 1012 Willow Street, CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS Peckville 18452, Lackawanna County, Twenty-second Senatorial Dis- trict, for appointment as a member of the State Planning Board, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and quali- March 25, 2021 fied, vice Roger Krey, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. To the Honorable, the Senate TOM WOLF of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE STATE PLANNING BOARD advice and consent of the Senate, Michael McFarlane, 656 Maris Street, Philadelphia 19128, Third Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers, to serve February 26, 2021 for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and quali- fied, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice new posi- To the Honorable, the Senate tion created by Act 87 of 2020. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: TOM WOLF In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent of the Senate, Stephen W. Grosh, 53 North Duke Street, Suite 402, Lancaster 17602, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Sena- MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE torial District, for appointment as a member of the State Planning Board, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is ap- MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS pointed and qualified, vice Helen Hanna Casey, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. March 29, 2021

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

MEMBER OF THE STATE REGISTRATION BOARD In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, LAND advice and consent of the Senate, Mark Baer, 255 King Richard Drive, McMurray 15317, Washington County, Thirty-seventh Senatorial Dis- SURVEYORS AND GEOLOGISTS trict, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehicle Manu- facturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term of four years, February 24, 2021 and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Daniel Murphy III, Bryn Mawr, To the Honorable, the Senate whose term expired. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: TOM WOLF In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent of the Senate, Martin Helmke, 631 Trinity Drive, West Chester 19382, Chester County, Ninth Senatorial District, for MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE appointment as a member of the State Registration Board for Profes- MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS sional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, to serve for a term of six years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Theodore Tesler, Har- March 29, 2021 risburg, whose term expired. To the Honorable, the Senate TOM WOLF of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL advice and consent of the Senate, Irving Stein, 114 Inverness Drive, Blue Bell 19422, Montgomery County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT BOARD (PSERS) for appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehicle Manufactur- ers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term of four years, and February 24, 2021 until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Neal Hufford, Harrisburg, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: TOM WOLF Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Joe Torsella, 602 Creek Lane, MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF Flourtown 19031, Montgomery County, Seventh Senatorial District, for WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA appointment as a member of the Public School Employees' Retirement Board (PSERS), to serve until January 1, 2024, and until the successor OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION is appointed and qualified, vice Martin Silverstein, Lower Merion, resigned. December 7, 2020

TOM WOLF To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 2021 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 391

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE STATE advice and consent of the Senate, Thomas Fillippo, 245 Mine Road, CONSERVATION COMMISSION Malvern 19355, Chester County, Nineteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of West Chester University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to February 26, 2021 serve for a term of six years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: TOM WOLF Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Ronald Kopp, 2066 Colebrook Road, NOMINATIONS LAID ON THE TABLE Middletown 17057, Dauphin County, Forty-eighth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Conservation Commission, to serve until May 30, 2024, and until the successor is appointed and Senator GORDNER. Mr. President, I request that the nomina- qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. tions just read by the Clerk be laid on the table. The PRESIDENT. The nominations will be laid on the table. TOM WOLF Governor EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS MEMBER OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE SESSION CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Motion was made by Senator GORDNER, February 24, 2021 That the Senate do now resolve itself into Executive Session for the purpose of considering nominations made by the Gover- To the Honorable, the Senate nor. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Which was agreed to by voice vote. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Ronald Rohall, 154 Bakobils Farm NOMINATIONS TAKEN FROM THE TABLE Road, Rector 15677, Westmoreland County, Thirty-ninth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Conservation Com- Senator GORDNER. Mr. President, I call from the table cer- mission, to serve until May 30, 2024, and until the successor is ap- tain nominations and ask for their consideration. pointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that pe- riod. The Clerk read the nominations as follows: TOM WOLF MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA Governor COUNCIL ON AGING February 24, 2021 MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF CRANE OPERATORS To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 24, 2021 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Gary Duncan, 117 Barton Street, To the Honorable, the Senate Dunmore 18512, Lackawanna County, Twenty-second Senatorial Dis- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: trict, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2023, and until the successor is ap- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the pointed and qualified. advice and consent of the Senate, Daniel Mitchell, 463 Lake George Circle, West Chester 19382, Chester County, Nineteenth Senatorial TOM WOLF District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Crane Op- Governor erators, to serve until December 8, 2024, and until the successor is ap- pointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that pe- riod, vice Michael Becker, Mifflintown, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF AUCTIONEER EXAMINERS TOM WOLF Governor February 26, 2021 To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: OF CRANE OPERATORS In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Sherman Hostetter, Jr., 4370 Constitu- February 24, 2021 tion Boulevard, Darlington 16115, Beaver County, Forty-seventh Sena- torial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of To the Honorable, the Senate Auctioneer Examiners, to serve for a term of three years, and until the of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Brian Schmoyer, 19 Myrtle Road, TOM WOLF Honesdale 18431, Wayne County, Twentieth Senatorial District, for Governor reappointment as a member of the State Board of Crane Operators, to 392 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE APRIL 20, serve until December 8, 2024, and until the successor is appointed and In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. advice and consent of the Senate, Neil Weaver, 1060 Elliott Lane, York 17403, York County, Twenty-eighth Senatorial District, for reappoint- TOM WOLF ment as a member of the Board of Governors of the State System of Governor Higher Education, to serve until December 31, 2024, and until the suc- cessor is appointed and qualified. MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF TOM WOLF EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF Governor THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION February 24, 2021 MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: March 2, 2021 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Kathy Pape, 75 Tavern House Hill, To the Honorable, the Senate Mechanicsburg 17050, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: District, for appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Education, to serve for a term of six years, and until the successor is advice and consent of the Senate, Nancy Porambo, 616 Center Street, appointed and qualified, vice Timothy Wachter, Fairview, resigned. Jim Thorpe 18229, Carbon County, Fourteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Massage Therapy, to TOM WOLF serve until October 9, 2024, and until the successor is appointed and Governor qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. TOM WOLF MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF Governor THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS February 26, 2021 OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: April 7, 2021

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, David Maser, Esquire, 426 Pine of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Street, Philadelphia 19106, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial Dis- trict, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Governors of the In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the State System of Higher Education, to serve until December 31, 2024, advice and consent of the Senate, Robert Wernicki, 133 Neely Street, and until the successor is appointed and qualified. Fair Oaks 15003, Beaver County, Thirty-seventh Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Nursing TOM WOLF Home Administrators, to serve for a term of four years, and until the Governor successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period.

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF TOM WOLF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Governor

February 24, 2021 MEMBER OF THE STATE PLANNING BOARD

To the Honorable, the Senate February 24, 2021 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: advice and consent of the Senate, Samuel Smith, 826 Ridge Road, Punxsutawney 15767, Jefferson County, Twenty-fifth Senatorial Dis- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the trict, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Governors of the advice and consent of the Senate, Cindy Campbell, 1012 Willow Street, State System of Higher Education, to serve until December 31, 2024, Peckville 18452, Lackawanna County, Twenty-second Senatorial Dis- and until the successor is appointed and qualified. trict, for appointment as a member of the State Planning Board, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and quali- TOM WOLF fied, vice Roger Krey, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. Governor TOM WOLF Governor MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION MEMBER OF THE STATE PLANNING BOARD

February 24, 2021 February 26, 2021 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 2021 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 393

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE advice and consent of the Senate, Stephen W. Grosh, 53 North Duke MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS Street, Suite 402, Lancaster 17602, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Sena- torial District, for appointment as a member of the State Planning March 29, 2021 Board, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is ap- pointed and qualified, vice Helen Hanna Casey, Pittsburgh, whose term To the Honorable, the Senate expired. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

TOM WOLF In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent of the Senate, Mark Baer, 255 King Richard Drive, McMurray 15317, Washington County, Thirty-seventh Senatorial Dis- MEMBER OF THE STATE REGISTRATION BOARD trict, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehicle Manu- FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, LAND facturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than SURVEYORS AND GEOLOGISTS six months beyond that period, vice Daniel Murphy III, Bryn Mawr, whose term expired. February 24, 2021 TOM WOLF Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS advice and consent of the Senate, Martin Helmke, 631 Trinity Drive, West Chester 19382, Chester County, Ninth Senatorial District, for March 29, 2021 appointment as a member of the State Registration Board for Profes- sional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, to serve for a term of To the Honorable, the Senate six years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: longer than six months beyond that period, vice Theodore Tesler, Har- risburg, whose term expired. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Irving Stein, 114 Inverness Drive, TOM WOLF Blue Bell 19422, Montgomery County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, Governor for appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehicle Manufactur- ers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term of four years, and MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT BOARD (PSERS) months beyond that period, vice Neal Hufford, Harrisburg, resigned. TOM WOLF February 24, 2021 Governor

To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION advice and consent of the Senate, Joe Torsella, 602 Creek Lane, Flourtown 19031, Montgomery County, Seventh Senatorial District, for December 7, 2020 appointment as a member of the Public School Employees' Retirement To the Honorable, the Senate Board (PSERS), to serve until January 1, 2024, and until the successor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: is appointed and qualified, vice Martin Silverstein, Lower Merion, resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Thomas Fillippo, 245 Mine Road, TOM WOLF Malvern 19355, Chester County, Nineteenth Senatorial District, for Governor reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of West Chester University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF serve for a term of six years, and until the successor is appointed and CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS qualified. TOM WOLF March 25, 2021 Governor

To the Honorable, the Senate On the question, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Will the Senate advise and consent to the nominations?

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the The yeas and nays were required by Senator GORDNER and advice and consent of the Senate, Michael McFarlane, 656 Maris Street, were as follows, viz: Philadelphia 19128, Third Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers, to serve YEA-47 for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and quali- fied, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice new posi- Argall DiSanto Mastriano Stefano tion created by Act 87 of 2020. Aument Dush Mensch Street Baker Fontana Muth Tartaglione TOM WOLF Bartolotta Gordner Phillips-Hill Tomlinson Governor Boscola Haywood Pittman Vogel 394 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE APRIL 20,

Brewster Hughes Regan Ward, Judy RESOLUTIONS REPORTED Browne Hutchinson Robinson Ward, Kim Cappelletti Kane Sabatina Williams, Anthony H. FROM COMMITTEES Collett Kearney Santarsiero Williams, Lindsey Comitta Langerholc Saval Yaw Senator K. WARD, from the Committee on Rules and Execu- Corman Laughlin Scavello Yudichak tive Nominations, reported the following resolution: Costa Martin Schwank SR 29 (Pr. No. 247) NAY-0 A Resolution adopting a temporary rule of the Senate relating A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted solely to amendments to Supplements to the General Appropriation Bill "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. and other appropriation bills for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, Ordered, That the Governor be informed accordingly. and the General Appropriation Bill and other appropriation bills for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, including any amendments offered to or for supplemental appropriations for prior fiscal years. EXECUTIVE SESSION RISES The PRESIDENT. The resolution will be placed on the Calen- Senator GORDNER. Mr. President, I move that the Executive dar. Session do now rise. The motion was agreed to by voice vote. Senator LANGERHOLC, from the Committee on Transporta- UNFINISHED BUSINESS tion, reported the following resolution: BILLS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEES SR 53 (Pr. No. 637) (Amended) Senator BROWNE, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following bill: A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Com- mittee to conduct a study and issue a report, by 12 months from the date HB 766 (Pr. No. 1283) (Rereported) of the adoption of this resolution, on the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's highway maintenance funding. An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, providing for The PRESIDENT. The resolution will be placed on the Calendar. COVID-19 emergency finance and tax provision; and in corporate net income tax, further providing for reports and payment of tax and for BILLS ON FIRST CONSIDERATION extension of time to file reports. Senator BARTOLOTTA. Mr. President, I move that the Sen- Senator LANGERHOLC, from the Committee on Transporta- ate do now proceed to consideration of all bills reported from tion, reported the following bills: committees for the first time at today's Session. The motion was agreed to by voice vote. SB 283 (Pr. No. 269) The bills were as follows: An Act amending the act of June 1, 1945 (P.L.1242, No.428), known as the State Highway Law, in rural State highway system and SB 283, SB 341, SB 442, SB 445, HB 26, HB 56 and HB State highways in cities, boroughs and towns, further providing for 124. improvement, reconstruction and maintenance. SB 445 (Pr. No. 636) (Amended) And said bills having been considered for the first time, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for second consider- An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consoli- ation. dated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for contributions for breast cancer research. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SECRETARY HB 26 (Pr. No. 14) The following announcements were read by the Secretary of An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 43976, on the Senate: that portion of State Route 1010 over Chatham Run, Pine Creek Town- SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA ship, Clinton County, as the Tech. Corporal Lee R. Phillips Memorial Bridge. COMMITTEE MEETINGS HB 56 (Pr. No. 39) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021

An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8516, carry- 10:00 A.M. JUDICIARY (to consider Senate Bill No. Senate ing State Route 271 over the West Branch Susquehanna River, Northern 521; and House Bills No. 184 and 951) Chamber Cambria Borough, Cambria County, as the Sergeant William Stock (LIVE Memorial Bridge. STREAMED)

HB 124 (Pr. No. 1324) (Amended) 2:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (budget hearing - Senate Department of Transportation) Chamber An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8680, carry- (LIVE ing State Route 3055 over Stonycreek River in the City of Johnstown, STREAMED) Cambria County, as the City of Johnstown Firefighters Memorial Bridge. 2021 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 395

THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021 I can honestly report, Mr. President, that whenever I speak to a Pennsylvania worker who earns at or near the minimum wage, they say 10:00 A.M. APPROPRIATIONS (budget hearing - Senate they cannot make ends meet at their current pay rate. They are not exag- Department of Health) Chamber gerating. They are being candid and honest. Unfortunately, the same (LIVE cannot be said for many of the counterpoints raised by the shrinking STREAMED) minority of individuals and organizations who oppose raising the mini- mum wage. On one hand, groups like the National Restaurant Associa- 2:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (budget hearing - Senate tion tell the public--and they lobby elected officials on the same Budget Secretary/Governor's Executive Chamber premise--that raising the minimum wage will destroy their industries. Office & Department of General Services) (LIVE Yet, when speaking on the record with investors, many of the compa- STREAMED) nies who lead those industry organizations sing a very different tune. Perhaps an article published by Newsweek earlier this month ex- FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 plained it best: "Big restaurant chains are telling investors that a na- tional minimum wage hike wouldn't be a big deal--even as their corpo- 10:00 A.M. EDUCATION (public hearing on Senate rate lobbying groups in Washington fight plans for a $15 minimum pursuing excellence: needed K-12 Chamber wage." To be specific, earlier this year the Restaurant Association wrote education reforms in Western (LIVE to members of Congress that their industry and their workforce would Pennsylvania) STREAMED) suffer from a minimum wage increase. Yet, the very next day, a top executive for Denny's, one of the association's members, told its inves- MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021 tors that minimum wage increases in many States "haven't been a prob- 11:30 A.M. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Hrg. Rm. 1 lem for the company at all." In California, for example, with its progres- (public hearing on the use of Lyme disease North Off. sive minimum wage law, sales and guest traffic has increased for funding by DOH and DEP) Denny's compared to locations in other States. McDonald's told its investors in January pretty much the same thing TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2021 when its CEO said the company "will do just fine" were States and the Federal government to raise the minimum wage. The same month, the 9:00 A.M. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND Room 523 Restaurant Association warned publicly that additional increases in the ENERGY (S) and ENVIRONMENTAL Irvis Off. minimum wage would force restaurants to lay off more workers and RESOURCES AND ENERGY (H) (joint cause many of them to close for good. Similarly, Domino's Pizza told public hearing on Alternate Septic investors in a February earnings call that the company has been "able Systems - Act 34 Implementation) to manage our way through a lot of minimum wage increases across the country." The Cheesecake Factory, whose managing director serves on THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 the NRA's board, told investors in February that "raising the minimum wage would not cause problems for the company." Complicating mat- 9:30 A.M. VETERANS AFFAIRS AND Room G-50 ters further is messaging from one of the Cheesecake Factory's owners, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (S) and Irvis Off. the private equity firm Roark Capital. According to Newsweek, the firm VETERANS AFFAIRS AND has told its investors that its portfolio companies could be "adversely EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (H) affected by changes in governmental policies," including minimum (joint public hearing on Pennsylvania's wage increases. veterans home care and COVID-19 Mr. President, these examples, and likely many more, magnify the mitigation protocols) reality that special interest groups and the businesses they represent are C A N C E L L E D saying different things to different people about the minimum wage. It calls into serious question any of the information they disseminate to THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021 the public and to the members of the General Assembly related to the minimum wage. On the other hand, there is a strong, consistent message 9:30 A.M. VETERANS AFFAIRS AND Room 515 that we get from the honest, hard-working people of Pennsylvania. It is EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (S) and Irvis Off. a message supported by anecdotes and by hard data. Nobody can live VETERANS AFFAIRS AND on $7.25 an hour, and nobody can live on $10 an hour. Mr. President, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (H) the real cost of living is near or above $12 an hour in every single one (joint public hearing on Pennsylvania's of Pennsylvania's 67 counties. In many places, it is $13, $14, or even veterans home care and COVID-19 $15 an hour. mitigation protocols) There is a lot of misinformation circulating about this issue, so it is vitally important for members of the General Assembly to be honest PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES with our constituents and with each other. It is time that we raise Penn- sylvania's minimum wage to a true living wage. I encourage my col- The PRESIDENT. Senator Tartaglione has submitted remarks leagues to adopt Senate Bill No. 12. for the record. Without objection, the remarks will be spread Thank you, Mr. President. upon the record. RECESS (The following prepared remarks were made part of the re- cord at the request of the gentlewoman from Philadelphia, Sena- The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman tor TARTAGLIONE:) from Westmoreland, Senator Kim Ward. Senator K. WARD. Mr. President, I move that the Senate do Mr. President, today marks 5,400 days since the Pennsylvania now recess until Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 11 a.m., Eastern legislature last raised the minimum wage. That is more than 14 years, and it is far too long. Daylight Saving Time, unless sooner recalled by the President Mr. President, yesterday in this Chamber I discussed how there pro tempore. clearly is a growing consensus among my colleagues in the Senate, The motion was agreed to by voice vote. from both sides of the aisle, that Pennsylvania workers need and de- The Senate recessed at 4:10 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving serve a raise in the minimum wage. Yet, if we are to move beyond our recognition of this need, and if we are to satisfy the need, we first must Time. distinguish between facts and rhetoric and we all must be honest with each other.