COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

TUESDAY, JANUARY 2,2001

SESSION OF 2001 185TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No.1

SENATE Secretary PIZZINGRILLI. Mr. President, I have the honor to present the returns and the statement ofcampaign expense com­ TUESDAY, January 2,2001 pliance for the offices of Attorney General, Auditor General, State Treasurer, and Senator in the General Assembly for the The PRESIDENT. This is the constitutional day and hour for election held November 7,2000. the convening ofthis 185th Regular Session ofthe General As­ The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks Secretary Pizzingrilli. sembly. ELECTION RETURNS FOR STATE The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Mark S. Schweiker) TREASURER, AUDITOR GENERAL, AND called the Senate to order at 12 m., Eastern Standard Time. ATTORNEY GENERAL LAID ON TABLE PRAYER The PRESIDENT. The returns for the election ofState Trea­ surer, Auditor General, and Attorney General will lie on the ta­ The Chaplain, The Most Reverend EDWARD P. CULLEN, ble. Bishop ofthe Roman Catholic Diocese ofAllentown, offered the following prayer: ELECTION RETURNS OF SENATORS Let us bow our heads in prayer. The PRESIDENT. The returns ofthe Senators will be read by Lord, help each ofus to know that we cannot bring joy and the Clerk. help to public office unless we dwell with You, and that we can­ The Clerk read the election returns as follows: not dwell with You and rejoice in You unless we accept Your call to be living signs ofhope for those whom we serve. Lord, teach us to be humble and charitable in spirit. Take THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT Philadelphia Shirley M. Kitchen (D) 61,895 from us all false confidence in our own strengths and never allow us to place our deepest hope in forms ofearthly power. Fill us FIFTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT with a thirst for justice and a zeal for compassion. Philadelphia Mike Stack (D) 46,980 Lord, liberate us from all personal selfishness. Set us free Hank Salvatore (R) 42,416 from those values which would have us serve only those who can SEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT repay us. Let us rejoice in serving those who have nothing to Philadelphia Vincent Hughes (D) 69,777 offer except their need and their dignity as human beings. Fore­ most, let us never forget the multitudes who are impoverished, NINTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT Delaware Clarence D. Bell (R) 66,345 exploited, and oppressed. Aware ofYour abiding presence, we ask You for the blessings ELEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT of insight and friendship, which through service in this Senate Berks Michael A O'Pake (RID) 81,926 can come into our lives. Encouraged by Your unconditional love Jennaro Pullano (G) 4,405 . and conscious that the future is unknown, we prayerfully seek THIRTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT renewed spiritual strength for every elected official in this Com­ Lancaster Gibson E. Armstrong (R) 63,581 monwealth. We ask this of You, Our Father, Lord of creation, Ricci Dehl (D) 28,964 and God ofall. Amen. FIFTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks Bishop Cullen, who is Dauphin Jeffrey E. Piccola (R) 65,718 D. Ann Smilek (D) 31,881 the guest today ofSenator Brightbill and Senator Dent. SEVENTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT PRESENTATION OF ELECTION RETURNS Montgomery . Richard A Tilghman (R) 57,664 Delaware Lynn H. Yeakel (D) 56,892 The PRESIDENT. As the first order ofbusiness, the Chair recognizes the Sergeant-at-Arms, who will present the Secretary NINETEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT ofthe Commonwealth. Chester Robert J. Thompson (R) 70,210 The SERGEANT-AT-ARMS. Mr. President, I have the honor Thomas J. Bosak (D) 40,749 to present the Secretary ofthe Commonwealth, Kim Pizzingrilli. 2 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JANUARY 2,

TWENTY-FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT Fifteenth District-Jeffrey E. Piccola Venango Mary Jo White (R) 73,423 Seventeenth District-Richard A. Tilghman Vernon L. Etzel (L) 10,405 Clarion Nineteenth District-Robert J. Thompson TWENTY-THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT Twenty-fIrst District-Mary Jo White Bradford Roger A. Madigan (R) 67,698 Twenty-third District-Roger A. Madigan Twenty-fIfth District-Joseph B. Scarnati, III TWENTY-FIFTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT Twenty-seventh District-Edward W. Helfrick Jefferson Joseph B. Scarnati, III (I) 29,346 Elk Joseph 1. Calla, Jr. (D) 29,149 Twenty-ninth District-James J. Rhoades Warren Bill Slocum (R) 28,209 Thirty-fIrst District-Harold F. Mowery, Jr. Warren Alan R. Kiser (C) 2,460 Thirty-third District-Terry Punt Thirty-fIfth District-John N. Wozniak TWENTY-SEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT Northumberland Edward W. Helfrick (R) 61,335 Thirty-seventh District-Tim Murphy Thirty-ninth District-Allen G. Kukovich TWENTY-NINTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT Forty-fIrst District-Don White Schuylkill James 1. Rhoades (RID) 87,397 Forty-third District-Jay Costa, Jr. THIRTY-FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT Forty-fIfth District-Sean F. Logan Cumberland Harold F. Mowery, Jr. (R) 66,112 Forty-seventh District-Gerald J. LaValle James H. Hertzler (D) 34,227 Forty-ninth District-Jane M. Earll THIRTY-THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT Franklin Terry Punt (RID) 92,456 The PRESIDENT. For the record, the Chair has been in­ THIRTY-FIFTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT formed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth that all Cambria John N. Wozniak (D) 66,625 J. Anthony Connell (R) 19,799 Senators-elect have fIled in her office the accounts and affidavits as required by the Act ofJune 3, 1937, Public Law 1333, Section THIRTY-SEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT 1632. Allegheny Tim Murphy (R) 73,198 The Chair would also add, prior to Chief Justice Flaherty Joseph Rudolph (D) 40,661 providing the administration of the oaths of office, the Chair THIRTY-NINTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT requests the cooperation ofthe news photographers and others Westmoreland Allen G. Kukovich (D) 54,358 who would like to take pictures that during each ofthe actual Gene Porterfield (R) 40,017 oath-taking ceremonies there will be no picture taking. Those FORTY-FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT Senators who are sworn in are asked to please, at the conclusion Indiana Don White (R) 46,239 ofthe actual administration, stay at the bar for a few minutes for James McQuown (D) 39,629 the convenience ofany person who would like to take pictures and at that point the rest ofus will be at ease for a few minutes FORTY-THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT Allegheny Jay Costa, Jr. (D) 71,210 for the opportunity to take those photographs.

FORTY-FIFTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE Allegheny Sean F. Logan (D) 56,775 TO REPUBLICAN SENATORS-ELECT Laurie Zacharia MacDonald (R) 36,183 The PRESIDENT. The next order ofbusiness will be the ad­ FORTY-SEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT ministration ofthe oath ofoffice to the newly elected Senators. Beaver Gerald J. LaValle (RID) 86,647 It is a distinct honor and privilege to have with us today from the FORTY-NINTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT Supreme Court the ChiefJustice ofPennsylvania, the Honorable Erie Jane M. Earll (R) 53,617 John P. Flaherty. John Paul Jones (D) 39,254 He has kindly consented to be with us today to administer the *Party Designation - (C) Constitutional, (D) Democrat, (G) Green, (I) oaths to our Senators-elect and Officers in accordance with Arti­ Independent, (L) Libertarian, (R) Republican cle VI, Section 3, ofthe Constitution ofthe State ofPennsylva­ nia. Whereupon, the following named persons were declared duly We will now proceed to the administration ofthe oath ofof­ elected Senators in the General Assembly ofthe Commonwealth fIce for the Republican Senators-elect. ofPennsylvania: For this purpose, will the Republican Senators-elect present themselves at the rostrum, and please bring with you the Bibles Third District-Shirley M. Kitchen which have been placed on your desks. Fifth District-Mike Stack Please rise. Seventh District-Vincent Hughes I now present ChiefJustice Flaherty, who will administer the Ninth District-elarence D. Bell oath of office to the Republican Senators-elect as soon as the Eleventh District-Michael A. O'Pake Republican Members are in place. I like this problem. Thirteenth District-Gibson E. Armstrong ChiefJustice Flaherty. 2001 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 3

Mr. Chief Justice FLAHERTY. All right, it appears that all Fifteenth District-Jeffrey E. Piccola are ready. Sixteenth District-eharles W. Dent Would you please place your left hand upon the Holy Writ Seventeenth District-Richard A. Tilghman and, raising your right hand, repeat after me: Eighteenth District-Lisa M. Boscola I, (your name), do solemnly swear that I will uphold and de­ Nineteenth District-Robert J. Thompson fend the Constitution ofthe United States and the Constitution of Twentieth District-eharles D. Lemmond the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania, and that I will discharge the Twenty-first District-Mary Jo White duties ofthe office ofSenator with fidelity, so help me God. Twenty-second District-Robert J. Mellow You may lower your hands. Thank you. Twenty-third District-Roger A. Madigan (Applause.) Twenty-fourth District-Edwin G. Holl The PRESIDENT. Our guests are encouraged to take their Twenty-fifth District-Joseph B. Scarnati, III seats. The photographers may come forward to take pictures, and Twenty-seventh District-Edward W. Helfrick we will take a few minutes for that purpose. Twenty-eighth District-Michael L. Waugh The Senate will be at ease. Twenty-ninth District-James J. Rhoades (The Senate was at ease.) Thirtieth District-Robert C. Jubelirer Thirty-first District-Harold F. Mowery, Jr. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE Thirty-second District-Richard A. Kasunic TO DEMOCRATIC SENATORS-ELECT Thirty-third District-Terry L. Punt Thirty-fourth District-J. Doyle Connan The PRESIDENT. It follows that the next order ofbusiness Thirty-fifth District-John N. Wozniak will be the administration ofthe oath ofoffice to the Democratic Thirty-sixth District-Noah W. Wenger Senators-elect by ChiefJustice Flaherty. Will all ofthe Demo­ Thirty-seventh District-Tim Murphy cratic Senators-elect present themselves at the front ofthe ros:" Thirty-ninth District-Allen G. Kukovich truro, and ofcourse bring with you the Bibles which have been Fortieth District-Melissa A. Hart placed on your desks. Forty-fIrst District-Don White Please rise. Forty-second District-Jack Wagner Mr. ChiefJustice FLAHERTY: You may place your left hand Forty-third District-Jay Costa, Jr. on the Holy Writ, raise your right hand, and repeat after me: Forty-fourth District-James W. Gerlach I, (your name), do solemnly swear that I will uphold and de­ Forty-fifth District-Sean F. Logan fend the Constitution ofthe United States and the Constitution of Forty-sixth District-J. Barry Stout the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania, and that I will discharge the Forty-seventh District-Gerald J. LaValle duties ofthe office ofSenator with fidelity, so help me God. Forty-eighth District-David J. Brightbill You may lower your hands. Forty-ninth District-Jane M. Earll (Applause.) Fiftieth District-Robert E. Robbins The PRESIDENT. For those who would like to take photo­ graphs, you may do so at this time. The PRESIDENT. Forty-six Senators having answered to The Senate will be at ease. their names, a quorum is present. (The Senate was at ease.) How about a rousing hand for the newly elected Members of QUORUM PRESENT this body. (Applause.) The PRESIDENT. The Clerk will now call the roll to deter­ I think I speak for all when I say that these moments make this mine if a quorum is present. Will the Senators please answer assembly and this procedure certainly unforgettable, and on be­ "present" when your name is called. The Clerk will call the roll. halfofGovernor Ridge and I think 12 million Pennsylvanians, The Clerk called the roll and the following Senators were we certainly wish you only the best in your legislative endeavors. present: SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Second District-ehristine M. Tartaglione DISTINGUISHED GUESTS WELCOMED Third District-Shirley M. Kitchen TO THE SENATE Fourth District-Allyson Y: Schwartz Fifth District-Mike Stack The PRESIDENT. At this time I think it important and appro­ Seventh District-Vincent J. Hughes priate to acknowledge fonner Members and distinguished Penn­ Eighth District-Anthony H. Williams sylvanians. Well, you are all distinguished Pennsylvanians, but Ninth District-elarence D. Bell fonner Members ofthe Senate and those also holding office in Tenth District-Joe Conti the great Commonwealth ofPennsylvania, beginning with a for­ Eleventh District-Michael A. O'Pake mer Member and now the Attorney General, Michael Fisher. Twelfth District-Stewart J. Greenleaf (Applause.) Thirteenth District-Gibson E. Armstrong Auditor General, Bob Casey. Fourteenth District-Raphael J. Musto (Applause.) 4 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JANUARY 2,

A fonner Senator and my predecessor, Lieutenant Governor stant challenges that come before this body. This job requires a and President ofthe Senate, Mark Singel. person who has the experience, integrity, and leadership to make (Applause.) difficult decisions, promote consensus and compromise, and to Mayor ofPhiladelphia, the Honorable John Street. accomplish the necessary policy changes for the people ofPenn­ (Applause.) sylvania. Having the right person at the helm is crucial to the And seated to my left, certainly an important indication ofthe work we do here every day on behalfofthe people ofPennsylva­ support that we will provide to this Senate and certainly the new nia. Members, Governor Ridge's entire cabinet. Will you please Clearly, Senator Robert C. Jubelirer is that person. He is a stand. friend, a colleague, and someone I respect enonnously for his (Applause.) tenacity, his energy, and his respect for and commitment to this Thank you all for your interest in being here. With that, we institution and the legislative process. More than that, however, will take up some procedural steps. he is someone who deserves great respect for his ability to cor­ The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Lackawanna, Sena­ rectly interpret the will ofthe people and to translate that into tor Mellow. good legislation. He is a leader who has proven his effectiveness Senator MELLOW. Mr. President, prior to taking up the pro­ since January 1985 as President pro tempore, the second longest cedural steps, can we recognize Senator Bob Rovner. He and I tenure in the history ofPennsylvania. Bob Jubelirer was the only were elected to the Senate together and sworn in January 5, 1971, freshman Republican Senator elected in 1974. He achieved uphill 30 years this coming Friday. wins by narrow margins in both the primary and general elec­ (Applause.) tions. His outspoken tendencies and good judgment and wide The PRESIDENT. Thank you, Bob, for being with us today. interest in issues helped mark him as leader material. Bob Jubelirer made the jump from Minority Committee Chairman to STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT Majority Leader in 1981. He had no mentor. The PRESIDENT. Before taking up the next order ofbusiness Bob Jubelirer gets things done because he truly believes that dealing with the election ofthe President pro tempore and several public service is a privilege. He knows it is the people we serve Officers ofthe Senate, the Chair would like to continue the prac­ who empower us to do their work, and that is a position he takes tice started a few Sessions ago, and that is ifthere is only one pride in and does unfailingly and with great enthusiasm. candidate for each ofthe many offices, the Chair will dispense Bob Jubelirer won my personal respect 19 years ago in a with the roll call and ask for a simple voice vote on the nomina­ phone conversation that changed my life. He has never let me tion. Is there any objection? The Chair hears none. down. Even when we disagree, it is because ofa good-faith dif­ ference in the direction of Pennsylvania's public policy. And ELECTION OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE even when he has been unable to fulfill a request, it is because his eye was focused on the larger picture, while mine was directed The PRESIDENT. The next order ofbusiness before the Sen­ locally. During the past 2 months it has been my privilege to ate will be the election ofa President pro tempore ofthis Senate work even more closely with Senator Jubelirer. He again demon­ for the 2001 Session. This is in accordance with Article II, Sec­ strated his commitment to this institution. He worked to be fair tion 9, ofthe Constitution ofPennsylvania. in making committee assignments and striking the balance neces­ For this purpose and for the nomination, the Chair recognizes sary to allow us all to be productive, as individuals and Members the gentleman from Lebanon, Senator Brightbill. and as an institution. These qualities we have learned to expect Senator BRIGHTBILL. Mr. President, the opening day of from him. To me, though, working with this 26-year veteran of each new legislative Session is traditionally a time for celebra­ this process, I was most impressed by his level ofenthusiasm, his tion, excitement, and festivity. As the new year begins, we gather high level ofenthusiasm. After a quarter-century ofservice, Sen­ today with family and friends to take part in swearing-in ceremo­ ator Jubelirer has that same zest for this process that one expects nies to mark the beginning ofa 23-month legislative Session. from those ofyou who were sworn in for the first time today. For Senators and their families, this day is the culmination of It is truly my honor and privilege to nominate Senator Robert many months ofhard work, relentless campaigning, and election C. Jubelirer as President pro tempore ofthe Senate ofPennsylva­ night jitters. It also represents an acknowledgment by a majority nia. ofvoters that their prior contributions to our society have merited The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from them the honor to sit in this Chamber as State policymakers. Now Lackawanna, Senator Mellow. we have the opportunity and the responsibility to use our skills Senator MELLOW. Mr. President, I stand before you and the for the benefit ofthose who have elected us, joining together to Members ofthe Senate and our guests today as the leader ofthe solve problems and meet new challenges. loyal opposition, and as an individual who understands exactly Today we take the very important step ofelecting a President what the job ofPresident pro tempore is all about. I had the op­ pro tempore to lead us in the months and years ahead. This act of portunity for a short period ofsome 17 months back in the 1990s electing a pro tempore is critical to the success ofour legislative to serve as President pro tempore ofthe Senate. I understand, Mr. Session. It not only helps define our goals, but puts people in President, firsthand what an awesome responsibility it is, and place as committee chairs to achieve them. No vote is more im­ how you must separate your political character from the character portant than this one. The President pro tempore has no easy that you have with regard to running the operation ofthe Senate, task. It is often difficult to deal with the pressures and the con- 2001 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 5

which has to be done as an individual who is interested in all 50 NOMINATIONS CLOSED Members ofthe Senate. Mr. President, Senator Jubelirer was unanimously elected to The PRESIDENT. Are there any other nominations or sec­ serve as the interim President pro tempore, he was unanimously onds? Ifnot, the Chair will declare the nominations for President elected to serve in the last Session that we had as President pro pro tempore ofthe Senate closed. tempore ofthe Senate, and there is no question in my mind that The candidate for the office ofPresident pro tempore is the when the roll call is taken today, once again Senator Jubelirer Honorable Robert C. Jubelirer ofBlair County. All those in favor will be unanimously elected by the Members of this body to ofthe Honorable Robert C. Jubelirer for President pro tempore serve as President pro tempore. Mr. President, we do that and we will please signify by saying "aye"; those opposed, "no." do it on a bipartisan basis because ofthe character that is pos­ (A voice vote having been taken, the question was unani­ sessed by Bob Jubelirer. He is a man ofhigh character, he is a mously determined in the affirmative.) man ofextreme honesty and ofextreme integrity. I admire the The PRESIDENT. The Chair declares Senator Robert C. passion he brings to the job. He brings passion legislatively and Jubelirer unanimously elected President pro tempore. when there are political differences, and he brings extreme pas­ (Applause.) sion to the job, Mr. President, as head ofthe institution, because The PRESIDENT. That is certainly richly deserved, and you there are many times when he has to change gears, he has to are kind to provide that applause. switch, ifyou will, from being Bob Jubelirer Republican to Bob Jubelirer President pro tempore, which means he must address COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO ESCORT the issues ofall Members ofthe Senate, and he has done that, as PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE-ELECT far as I am concerned and all the Members on this side ofthe TO THE ROSTRUM aisle are concerned, in a very fair and compassionate manner. Mr. President, there is only one other individual I would The PRESIDENT. The Chair now takes pleasure in appoint­ rather be nominated today or accepting the nomination to serve ing the following committee to escort the President pro tempore­ as President pro tempore, but I admire Senator Jubelirer. I think elect to the rostrum for the administration ofthe oath ofoffice: he has done an excellent job. We have had the opportunity to the gentleman from Montgomery, Senator Tilghman; the gentle­ work very closely together in a bipartisan manner on several man from Lackawanna, Senator Mellow; and the gentleman from legislative issues, and the agenda has been a mutual agenda, the Centre, Senator Corman. The committee will bring the good respect is a mutual respect, and I think Bob Jubelirer is the right Senator to the rostrum. person at the right time because ofhis character, his honesty, and (Whereupon, the President pro tempore-elect was escorted to his integrity. the rostrum ofthe Senate.) I am honored to stand here before you as the Democratic Leader ofthe Senate and second the nomination for my friend, ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO Senator Robert C. Jubelirer, to serve as President pro tempore of PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE-ELECT the Pennsylvania Senate. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from The PRESIDENT. The oath ofoffice will again be adminis­ Dauphin, Senator Piccola. tered by ChiefJustice Flaherty. Senator PICCOLA. Mr. President, it is with great pride and Please rise. honor that I, too, rise to second the nomination of Robert Mr. ChiefJustice FLAHERTY: Will you place your left hand Jubelirer for the position ofPresident pro tempore ofthe Senate on the word ofGod, your right hand raised, and repeat after me: ofPennsylvania. Leading a legislative body like the Senate of I, Robert C. Jubelirer, do solemnly swear that I will discharge Pennsylvania is a very challenging task. The Senate is made up the duties ofPresident pro tempore ofthe Senate and that I will, of50 different personalities coming from different regions ofa with fidelity, support and defend the Constitution ofthe United very diverse State. Each ofus has our own priorities, our own States and the Constitution ofPennsylvania, so help me God. ideology, our own agenda. But Bob Jubelirer, like a great con­ (Applause.) ductor of a great symphony orchestra, with baton or gavel in hand, leads us to make beautiful music in the form ofgood public REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT policy. Some of us play the harmony and some of us play the PRO TEMPORE melody, but together it usually sounds pretty good, editorial writ­ ers to the contrary notwithstanding. He does this by encouraging The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the President pro each ofus to pursue what we believe is in the best interest ofour tempore ofthe Senate, Robert C. Jubelirer. constituents and in the best interest of Pennsylvania. Bob The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Thank you, Mr. President, Jubelirers leadership allows every man and woman ofthe Senate, Members of the Senate, families and guests. I have been here and through us, in this representative democracy, every Pennsyl­ before, and I have had this great honor bestowed upon me for, as vanian the opportunity to change the law and to make our Com­ Senator Brightbill said, nearly 15 years. I have never been up monwealth a better place to live, work, and raise a family. here at any time that I do not get goose bumps, I do not look out It is an honor to be able to second the nomination ofsuch a at this magnificent body and have many memories and a great leader. It is an even greater honor to be able to call him a friend. deal ofhumility in what happens here. Thank you, Mr. President. 6 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JANUARY 2,

I am so deeply honored to be here today, and particularly I tem. Melissa, it has been an absolute privilege serving with you think Senator Mellow and I, and his name is probably reflective these past 10 years, and we are confident you will have an impact ofboth ofus these days, we both have mellowed. When we each on Congress in the years ahead. were blessed with grandchildren, I think it changed us a little bit. (Applause.) It is my pleasure today to, first of all, introduce some very There is another individual I would like to recognize today, as special family and friends, and I would like to introduce my I always do. He is a man whom I respect from the tip ofmy toes daughter Laurie and her husband, Chuck Langman; and ofcourse to the top ofmy head. It goes to an individual who sets a new the two--Bob, I have the microphone so I can say this--most record ofservice every time he walks into this Chamber. Senator beautiful grandchildren anywhere, Sam Langman and Rebecca Clarence Bell already holds the Pennsylvania record for Senate Langman; my son, Jeff Jubelirer; my lifetime friend, Henry service and legislative service, but we fmd there is no legislator Weinberg; and a very special friend, Renee Cohn, and I would anywhere in these 50 United States with longer continuous ser­ just like them all to stand because their being here makes it even vice than Senator Clarence Bell. Yet, I do not believe that many more special for me. ofus could ever match the schedule he keeps. He is amazing. He (Applause.) just ran without opposition - no Republican opposition, no Dem­ I want to welcome all ofyou - family, friends, public officials ocrat opposition. He is amazing for his unceasing commitment to - who join us on this very special day. Bishop Cullen, thank you, the folks back home, for his attention to the details ofprocess sir, for launching this day and this legislative Session with and policy, and for his political savvy and acumen. Clarence, I thoughtful and very inspirational prayer. hope you will forgive me for this, but on this day ofappreciation Two years ago we stepped away from tradition and had Chief and recognition, your incredible record deserves acknowledg­ Justice Flaherty administer the oath to Members ofboth parties, ment and tribute by this body. Thank you. and Mr. ChiefJustice, we are so honored to have you here again (Applause.) this year. You honor us by your presence. We thank you for lend­ We begin this Session with a sense ofoptimism. We appreci­ ing your prestige to this constitutionally ordained event. ate that so many are here in the Chamber, and that so many oth­ Senator Brightbill, Chip; Senator Mellow, Bob; Senator ers are viewing these proceedings from elsewhere in the Capitol Piccola, Jeff; thank you for your very generous words ofnomina­ and across the Commonwealth. Our comeback may not be as tion, and as has been set forth, your words offriendship mean so stirring as Mario Lemieux's, but then what could be? But we, too, very much to me. Sitting there and listening, the challenge of return to score some important goals for Pennsylvanians, and we living up to that is very high, and I assure you all that I will make are so grateful for your support. The challenges that Pennsylva­ every effort to do that, and the one thing that is clear is I have nia faces and the requests coming from communities and families never lost my passion and my excitement for this job. There are are such that there is never a sense ofcomplacency, there is never so many rewarding aspects to Senate service, not the least of a sense that we have done all that we can do. The work ofrecent which is serving with such capable and experienced leaders who years has taken Pennsylvania in a positive and productive direc­ contribute so much to our deliberations and the records ofresults tion. From the stability in State fmances, to the improved eco­ we produce. nomic numbers, to the rise in public confidence, the benefits of I want to congratulate the Members who moments ago took our efforts are apparent. And this body and the House ofRepre­ the oath ofoffice. For those who were reelected, it is deserved sentatives, working with the Governor ofthe Commonwealth of affirmation from the voters of the service and leadership you Pennsylvania, Tom Ridge, and his outstanding cabinet are cer­ have provided. We are pleased to welcome four new Members: tainly to be congratulated for the way in which we have all Sean Logan, Joe Scarnati, Mike Stack, and Don White. Each of worked together for the best interest ofPennsylvania. you impressed the voters with your message and your promise, In recent weeks, we have seen encouraging announcements and we look forward to the perspectives and the energy that you about the impact of measures we have adopted: Growing will bring to our work. It is hard for me to believe, as I look Greener, Keystone Opportunity Zones, school safety and back, that some 26 years ago I was a freshman Senator walking achievement programs. We act with high hopes and good inten­ into this body wondering, oh, my God, I won, what do I do next? tions, but the most important thing is that these programs and Well, you will fmd out quickly, and I assure you, you will make efforts are working. Inmany areas State funds are supporting the a major contribution not only to this body, but to your constituen­ best oflocal initiatives and satisfying local priorities. The agenda cies and to the Commonwealth in general. contains no surprises, for it is well understood where we need to There is a bittersweet aspect to this day because we say good­ concentrate effort. In many instances, the divide is not partisan. bye to Senator Melissa Hart, who will be part ofthe incoming Differences in philosophy, differences in regional perspectives Session ofthe United States Congress. can complicate solutions. The debate will frequently revolve (Applause.) around the degree and direction ofState involvement. Ultimately, That is not where you were supposed to applaud, but it is we must fit priorities into funding, combining common sense, okay. innovation, and fiscal responsibility to accomplish the greatest Melissa is an exceptional legislator and an unrelenting catalyst good. for action. The groundbreaking nature ofher election was just the Certainly, there is an urgency in resolving the fmal questions beginning ofher impact. She changed the nature ofour debates, about the distribution ofthe tobacco settlement moneys. Much she added to our record, she added to our accomplishment, and has been decided with the money being directed solely to health she made sure that we never settled into just accepting the sys- care, and the broad categories ofinvestment outlined by the Gov- 2001 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 7

emor getting wi e support from the public and advocacy groups. about one world leader that another world leader never missed an But you see, th est comes in squeezing the maximum needs into opportunity to miss an opportunity. We never want to be open to the anticip ed money, taking care that we do not set up deficits such characterization, and fortunately, the record gives no proof for tomorr w. Nothing has been lost in doing this right, but it is ofit. Ifthere is a common thread tying our efforts together, it is time for nnsylvania's families and communities to start receiv­ the pursuit, the pursuit ofopportunity, capturing the opportunity ing the dvantages ofbroader coverage, expanded research, and of more jobs, creating the opportunities ofbetter schools, and enhanced preventative care. extending the opportunity that comes from community develop­ The events of the last few weeks have put overhauling the ment. election system on the agenda. No one wants to see Pennsylvania I am so grateful, I am so humbled by the trust you have in the spotlight in the manner in which Florida has been, and shown, for the responsibility ofthis position, and, Mr. President, without reform, it is possible in any given election. The United I look forward to sharing this with you, this responsibility of States Supreme Court observed it is likely legislative bodies na­ administering and presiding over this Senate, and for the oppor­ tionwide will examine ways to improve the mechanism and ma­ tunity to work with each ofyou. When I look out here, I do not chinery for voting. Foul-ups can mess up an election as surely as see Democrat, Republican, male, female, I see 50 Members of fraud can. What happened in 2000 cannot be treated like a 100­ the Senate, each with his or her own agenda, working for the year storm, a freak political meteorology unlikely to repeat itself betterment ofhis or her district, for the betterment ofthe Com­ anytime soon. Rather, we must move to ensure that the voting monwealth ofPennsylvania, and I pledge to you that I want to methods employed are not shutting out potential voters or imper­ share that with you to try to work those things out for the better­ iling fair elections. And ifa close one comes, we want to be cer­ ment ofyour district, for the betterment ofthe Commonwealth of tain Pennsylvania can sort it out in an accurate, timely, and con­ Pennsylvania, to work with each ofyou to fmd the answers, to vincing fashion. achieve the goals, and to push Pennsylvania much farther down You may have seen the list circulating ofsome ofthe things the road ofprogress and prosperity. that set Pennsylvanians apart. "You know you are from Pennsyl­ My dear friends, I thank you again, and I wish each and every vania if: You have an uncontrollable urge to buy bread and milk one of you and your families and friends the best of the year when you hear the word 'snow.' Your local paper covers national 200I, a happy and healthy new year. May we all gather here and international headlines on halfa page, but gives six pages to again soon. God bless you all, and thank you very much. sports coverage. School closings on snow days take radio stations (Applause.) half an hour to cover, because nearly every town has its own school district. There are still places you can stop along the road ELECTION OF SECRETARY to buy fruits and vegetables and crafts on the honor system. You OF THE SENATE think the start ofdeer hunting is a national holiday." I think it is The PRESIDENT. That brings us to the order of business in Pennsylvania. before the Senate ofthe election ofthe Secretary ofthe Senate. There are many things uniquely Pennsylvanian that we do not For this purpose, the Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from want to tinker or tamper with, no matter what folks elsewhere Venango, Senator White. would think. There are other areas ofcontroversy, though, where Senator M.J. WHITE. Mr. President, I think I am the senior the demands ofmodem competition collide with the manner in Senator White. which things have always been done. I have the honor of placing in nomination the name of the Time magazine recently had a special section devoted to inno­ Honorable Mark R. Corrigan as Secretary ofthe Senate. He is the vations and inventions in the realms ofmachines and medicine 11th person to have held this office. Upon his election here to­ and intelligence and incredible stuff: a minipress to make metal day, he will have the distinction of being the longest serving parts, replacing giant machines, using technology that goes back Senate Secretary in the history ofthis body. to the Industrial Revolution; nanosensors that would seek out and The Secretary's duties are varied. The responsibilities are track individual cancer cells, more effective and less invasive prescribed by Article VII ofour Senate rules, and they include than chemotherapy. Ifthis kind ofadvance can occur in the labs assisting the Presiding Officer while the Senate is in Session, and ofindustry, in the labs ofhealth care, why should we not be chal­ serving as Parliamentarian. The less visible but equally important lenged to believe that similar advances should occur in this labo­ duties include certifying documents, preparing and publishing the ratory ofdemocracy as we.ll? Calendar, numbering and printing bills, and keeping a record of My friends and my colleagues, the challenge for us is to re­ all Senate action on a bill that comes out ofcommittee and trans­ place age-old policy assumptions where we must, revamping the mitting them to the House ofRepresentatives. education system and rebuilding and revitalizing our cities, in The Secretary also supervises the Sergeant-at-Arms, the Sen­ reshaping health care to ensure broader access and consistent ate Library, the Senate Bill Room, the Senate Print Shop, the quality. Where we have challenged assumptions, such as hap­ Official Reporter's Office, and the Page service. Under Secretary pened with welfare reform and industrial site reuse, we have Corrigan's leadership, all ofthese functions move smoothly and achieved more than advocates hoped without suffering the dire efficiently. He is a member of the bar and a graduate of consequences the critics constantly warn us of. Dickinson Law School. He has performed his duties to this body In this Session we need evermore to devote time and talent to with professionalism, integrity, and dedication. breakthrough developments for students, for those who live in It is with pleasure that I place his name in nomination for the cities, Mr. Mayor, for those who depend on health care. It is said position ofSecretary ofthe Senate ofPennsylvania. 8 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JANUARY 2,

The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from The PRESIDENT. Senator Rhoades, that is exactly why we Berks, Senator O'Pake. have a Parliamentarian, but you can continue. Senator O'PAKE. Mr. President, on behalfofthe Democratic Senator RHOADES. Mr. President, that is why they did not Caucus, I am happy to once again have the opportunity to second let me nominate him. the nomination ofthe Honorable Mark R Corrigan as Secretary Mr. President, I rise on this special day to place in nomination ofthe Senate ofPennsylvania. the name ofW. Russell Faber as the ChiefClerk ofthe Senate of As Senators, we take many things for granted. One of the Pennsylvania. things we take for granted, because so often our reelection de­ In 1981, Russ was confIrmed as both the youngest and the pends on it, is the efficient and effective running ofthe many fIrst ever CPA to serve as Chief Clerk ofthe Senate. He served offices that come under the jurisdiction ofMark, the Secretary. as ChiefClerk until 1986, whereupon he entered the private sec­ Some ofthem include, as was pointed out, the Senate Bill Room, tor. Three years later he returned to public life as Director ofthe the Senate Library, the Page service, the Print Shop, the Official House Bipartisan Management Committee. In 1993 he returned Senate Reporter's Office, and Senate Security, to name just a few. to the Senate as Chief Clerk, a position he has held ever since. I can assure our new Members that they will very soon come to Such tenure speaks well ofthe high and fIne qualities ofRuss appreciate the many professional services ofMark Corrigan. We Faber. To serve a 17-year tenure while meeting the needs ofSen­ have taken these for granted, and for the last 20 years we have ators and Representatives elected from very diverse and different been served, as was pointed out, with distinction. districts speaks well ofRuss Faber's abilities. I would note that It is indeed a pleasure to second the nomination and to make Russ Faber has been nominated and elected as ChiefClerk ofthe Mark R Corrigan the longest-serving Senate Secretary in modem Senate by both Republican and Democratic majorities. history. As Democratic Whip, I am proud to second the nomina­ Russ is not only respected for his abilities and performance, tion ofMark Corrigan, and look forward to his continuing effec­ but he is also liked. He makes himself readily accessible to an­ tive and dedicated service, both as Parliamentarian in some very swer the questions or solve the problems that we or our respec­ tight situations, but even more so on a day-by-day basis to help tive staffs present to him. When one adds to his regular office all ofus with the jobs that are so important to us and our constit­ responsibilities the Senate renovation projects and its inherent uents. design, construction, and renovations, and the moving ofeach The PRESIDENT. Thank you, Senator O'Pake, and certainly Senator's offices and Senate staffoffices, one can only add to the the same to Senator White, for those reflections. admiration that one has for Russ. The professionalism ofRuss Faber and his respective staff NOMINATIONS CLOSED point to a strong sense ofresponsibility, integrity, and dedication. We are fortunate to have Russ Faber as our manager who knows The PRESIDENT. Are there any other nominations or sec­ how to professionally cross the T's and dot the I's, but even more, onds? Ifnot, the Chair will now declare the nominations for Sec­ Russ Faber, the leader, has the vision to help us guide this institu­ retary ofthe Senate closed. The sole candidate for the office of tion in the 21 st century. Secretary ofthe Senate is Mark R Corrigan ofDauphin County. And so, Mr. President, with great pride, respect, and pleasure, All those in favor ofMark R Corrigan for the office ofSecretary I nominate W. Russell Faber for the position ofChief Clerk 'of please say "aye"; those opposed, "no." the Senate ofPennsylvania. (A voice vote having been taken, the question was unani­ The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from mously determined in the affirmative.) Allegheny, Senator Wagner. The PRESIDENT. The Chair declares Mark R. Corrigan Senator WAGNER Mr. President, I do not have any grand­ unanimously elected Secretary ofthe Senate. children. (Applause.) The PRESIDENT. That is exactly why we have a Parliamen­ tarian. ELECTION OF CHIEF CLERK Senator WAGNER Mr. President, on behalf ofthe Demo­ OF THE SENATE cratic Caucus, I am honored, and it is a pleasure, to second the nomination ofMr. Russell Faber as the Chief Clerk ofthe Senate The PRESIDENT. The next order ofbusiness before the Sen­ ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania. ate is the election ofthe ChiefClerk ofthe Senate. Mr. Faber and his excellent staffhave done an exceptional job The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Schuylkill, Senator overseeing the fmancial operations and rules ofthe Senate, and Rhoades. I might add, Mr. President, that Mr. Faber has done this not just Senator RHOADES. Mr. President, I am going to follow what in a professional way, but in a very bipartisan way under the Senator Jubelirer said. Now I have the microphone, so I have to President pro tempore, the Majority Leader, and the Minority do something, too. I have to admit what Senator Jubelirer admit­ Leader ofthe Senate. And, Mr. President, each and every one of ted for himselfand Senator Mellow, probably the greatest thing us has sought his advice and counsel at numerous times, and he in the world is having grandchildren. My son Jimmy and his has provided excellent counsel and advice in a very professional wife, Colleen, presented us with our fIrst grandchild on Novem­ way. ber 4, Meredith Rose. I do not want to sound prejudiced, but she Mr. President, it is an honor to second the nomination ofMr. is the most beautiful little girl I have ever seen. One thing I have Russell Faber as the Chief Clerk ofthe Senate ofthe Common­ to say, though, is she does make my heart leap with joy and love. wealth ofPennsylvania. 2001 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 9

NOMINATIONS CLOSED as the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations shall direct; and be it further RESOLVED, That television and radio coverage of session pro­ The PRESIDENT. Are there any other nominations or sec­ ceedings in the Senate Chamber be authorized on a continuing basis; onds? Ifnot, the Chair will now declare the nominations for the and be it further position ofChiefClerk ofthe Senate closed. The candidate for RESOLVED, That coverage provide a complete unedited record of the office as stated is W. Russell Faber ofDauphin County. All what is said on the floor ofthe Senate, be an informative documentary and not a staged performance, and be free from commentary; and be it those in favor ofW. Russell Faber for the office ofChiefClerk further will please say "aye"; those opposed, "no." RESOLVED, That to the extent possible only the presiding officer (A voice vote having been taken, the question was unani­ and the persons actually speaking be covered by the cameras during the mously determined in the affirmative.) proceedings and debate; and be it further RESOLVED, That, during roll call votes and other votes, the cam­ The PRESIDENT. The Chair declares W. Russell Faber unan­ eras be focused on the presiding officer or the appropriate clerks until imously elected ChiefClerk ofthe Senate. the announcement ofthe vote tabulation by the presiding officer; and be (Applause.) it further RESOLVED, That during recesses ofthe Senate or when the Sen­ OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED ate is at ease, cameras shall be turned off; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Chief Clerk consult with the Secretary ofthe TO THE SECRETARY-ELECT AND Senate in developing, maintaining and enhancing television and radio TO THE CIDEF CLERK-ELECT coverage; and be it further RESOLVED, That the ChiefClerk be responsible for the acquisi­ The PRESIDENT. The Secretary-elect and the Chief tion, installation and maintenance ofequipment and for the continued Clerk-elect will approach the rostrum in order that the oath of development and operation ofthe television broadcast, including the office may be administered. hiring ofthe necessary personnel; and be it further RESOLVED, That all equipment be operated by Senate personnel Once again, I will ask ChiefJustice Flaherty to step forward so that the Senate can more effectively supervise the broadcasts and to administer the oath to both the Secretary-elect and to the Chief prevent disruption ofthe normal proceedings; and be it further Clerk-elect. RESOLVED, That any changes in the provisions established by Congratulations. this resolution be made only by Senate resolution but that the Commit­ tee on Management Operations have the continuing authority to adopt Mr. Chief Justice FLAHERTY: With your left hand on the regulations which do not contravene this resolution as it deems neces­ Bible, raise your right hand and repeat after me: sary to ensure the proper availability oftelevision and radio coverage of I (Mark R. Corrigan and W. Russell Faber), do solemnly Senate proceedings; and be it further swear that I will uphold and defend the Constitution of the RESOLVED, That continuous broadcast ofthe Senate be provided free ofcharge to any licensed television or radio station or cable televi­ United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of sion outlet but that the Committee on Management Operations may, Pennsylvania, and that I will discharge the duties so assigned however, authorize other entities, such as government agencies and with fidelity, so help me God. universities, to receive broadcasts; and be it further Thank you. RESOLVED, That the Committee on Management Operations be authorized to direct that a copyright application be filed with the Regis­ (Applause.) ter ofCopyrights, Copyright Office, Library ofCongress, Washington, The PRESIDENT. Those words of praise are certainly de­ DC, to determine the subject matter ofactivity in the Senate which may served. Their work behind the scenes, I might add, folks, is im­ be protected by copyright laws and copyrighted to the extent pennitted peccable. by applicable law; and be it further RESOLVED, That no television or radio coverage be used or made SENATE RESOLUTIONS available for political or campaign purposes, whether in paid political broadcasts or otherwise and that use of the coverage so provided be PROVIDING FOR BROADCASTING subject to all Federal and State laws relating to elections and campaign practices; and be it further OF SENATE FLOOR ACTIVITY RESOLVED, That no part of such coverage or any recording thereof be used in any commercial advertisement; and be it further Senators BRIGHTBILL and MELLOW, by unanimous con­ RESOLVED, That any live coverage be without and presented sent, offered the following resolution (Senate Resolution No.1), without any commercial sponsorship, except when it is part ofa bona fide news program, public affairs program or a show produced with a which was read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: legislative purpose by Senate employees for members in their official capacity; and be it further In the Senate, January 2, 2001 RESOLVED, That nothing in any contract entered into by the Of­ fice ofthe ChiefClerk regarding installation or maintenance ofequip­ A RESOLUTION ment shall permit any control over microphones in the Senate Chamber to be exercised by anyone but the appropriate Senate officers and em­ Providing for broadcasting ofSenate floor activity. ployees; and be it further RESOLVED, That the President pro tempore, any other presiding WHEREAS, Broadcasting ofSenate floor activity is in the public officer and any member, officer or employee ofthe Senate be prohibited interest; therefore be it from editing any portion ofthe broadcast and that the President pro RESOLVED, That this resolution represent the ongoing recommen­ tempore or any other presiding officer be prohibited from ordering, dations of the Committee on Management Operations as heretofore without consent ofthe Senate, that any segment ofa floor session not submitted providing for broadcasting ofsessions ofthe Senate; and be be broadcast or recorded; and be it further RESOLVED, That funding for the implementation and operation it further RESOLVED, That except as provided in this resolution, filming, ofthe broadcasting system be provided through such Senate appropria­ videotaping, televising or broadcasting of any session of the Senate tions as are designated by the President pro tempore. Chamber be prohibited and that violation ofthis resolution be dealt with 10 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JANUARY 2,

PROVIDING FORTHE ADOPTION OF from Franklin County, Senator Punt; and the gentleman from THE RULES OF THE SENATE Fayette County, Senator Kasunic. The committee will leave immediately and begin to discharge Senator BRIGHTBILL, by unanimous consent, offered the its duties. following resolution (Senate Resolution No.2), which was read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: SENATE RESOLUTION NOTIFICATION TO HIS EXCELLENCY, In the Senate, January 2,2001 THE GOVERNOR RESOLVED, That the Rules of the Senate adopted during the 1999-2000 Regular Session be adopted for the government ofthe 185th Senator MADIGAN, by unanimous consent, offered the fol­ and 186th Regular Session until amended, repealed or otherwise altered lowing resolution, which was read, considered, and adopted by or changed. voice vote:

ANNOUNCEMENT OF MAJORITY In the Senate, January 2,2001 AND MINORITY LEADERSHIP RESOLVED, That a committee of three Senators be appointed to The PRESIDENT. The Chair has been informed by the Ma­ wait upon His Excellency, the Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPenn­ jority Caucus that they have elected the following: as Majority sylvania, and inform him that the Senate is convened and organized in Leader, Senator Brightbill ofLebanon County; as Whip, Senator Regular Session and ready to receive any communications he may be Piccola of Dauphin County; as Caucus Chairman, Senator pleased to make. Wenger ofLancaster County; as Appropriations Chairman, Sena­ APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE tor Tilghman ofMontgomery County; as Caucus Secretary, Sena­ TO NOTIFY THE GOVERNOR tor Robbins ofMercer County; as Policy Committee Chairman, Senator Conti ofBucks County; as Caucus Administrator, Sena­ The PRESIDENT. Pursuant to the resolution just adopted, the tor White ofVenango County. Chair wishes to announce the following committee to notify the The Chair has been informed by the Minority Caucus that they Governor that the Senate is organized: the gentlewoman from have elected the following: as Democratic Leader, Senator Mel­ Erie, Senator Earll, as chairman; the gentleman from Allegheny, low ofLackawanna County; as Whip, Senator O'Pake ofBerks Senator Murphy; and the gentleman from Washington County, County; as Caucus Chairman, Senator Wagner of Allegheny Senator Stout. County; as Appropriations Chairman, Senator Fumo ofPhiladel­ The committee will leave immediately to discharge its duties. phia County; as Caucus Secretary, Senator Musto of Luzerne County; as Policy Committee Chairman, Senator Kasunic of SENATE RESOLUTION Fayette County; and as Caucus Administrator, Senator Stout of THANKS OF SENATE TENDERED TO THE Washington County. HONORABLE CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN P. FLAHERTY STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTERING OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED SENATORS The PRESIDENT. We are now ready to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate is organized. Senators THOMPSON and MUSTO, by unanimous consent, offered the following resolution, which was read, considered, and SENATE RESOLUTION adopted by voice vote: NOTIFICATION TO THE HOUSE In the Senate, January 2,2001 Senator ARMSTRONG, by unanimous consent, offered the following resolution, which was read, considered, and adopted by RESOLVED, That the thanks of the Senate is hereby tendered to The Honorable John P. Flaherty, ChiefJustice ofPennsylvania, for his voice vote: services in qualifying the newly-elected Senators and Officers.

In the Senate, January 2,2001 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, That a committee ofthree Senators be appointed to RECESS ADJOURNMENT inform the House of Representatives that the Senate is organized in Regular Session and ready to proceed to business. Senator BRIGHTBILL offered the following resolution, APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE which was read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: TO NOTIFY THE HOUSE In the Senate, January 2, 2001 The PRESIDENT. Pursuant to the resolution just adopted, the Chair wishes to announce the following committee to notify the RESOLVED, (the House of Representatives concurring), That when the Senate adjourns this week it reconvene on Tuesday, January House that the Senate is organized: the gentleman from 23,2001, unless sooner recalled by the President Pro Tempore of the Northumberland, Senator Helfrick, as chairman; the gentleman Senate; and be it further 2001 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 11

RESOLVED, That when the House of Representatives adjourns SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS this week it reconvene on Tuesday, January 23, 2001, unless sooner recalled by the Speaker ofthe House ofRepresentatives. GUEST OF THE PRESIDENT PRESENTED TO THE SENATE Ordered, That the Secretary ofthe Senate present the same to The PRESIDENT. The Chair would just take privilege for one the House ofRepresentatives for concurrence. moment and offer an acknowledgment to a former Member of HOUSE NOTIFIES SENATE IT IS ORGANIZED . this Senate, Senator Mike Bortner. Would you stand for a mo­ ment? The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the Sergeant­ (Applause.) at-Arms. The SERGEANT-AT-ARMS. Mr. President, I have the honor HOUSE MESSAGE to present a committee on behalf ofthe House ofRepresenta­ HOUSE CONCURS IN SENATE tives. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION The PRESIDENT. Would you bring the committee forth, please. The Clerk ofthe House ofRepresentatives informed that the The SERGEANT-AT-ARMS. Mr. President, I have the honor House has concurred in the resolution from the Senate, entitled: to present the chainnan ofthe committee, the Honorable George Kenney. Joint Session. Representative KENNEY. Mr. President, we have been ap­ pointed as a committee by the House to inform the Senate the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT House is organized and is ready to proceed with the business of this Session. The PRESIDENT. In a moment the Senators will begin to Thank you, Mr. President. assemble for a special procession to the great Hall ofthe House. The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks Representative Kenney I emphasize this: The Chair requests that all guests remain seated and the committee from the House. until the Members ofthe Senate leave for the House. It will elim­ inate considerable confusion and help us to make our way to the SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION House. Thank you in advance. JOINT SESSION HOUSE NOTIFIES SENATE IT IS READY Senator SCARNATI offered the following resolution, which TO CONVENE IN JOINT SESSION was read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the Sergeant­ at-Arms. In the Senate, January 2,2001 The SERGEANT-AT-ARMS. Mr. President, I have the honor RESOLVED, (the House of Representatives concurring), That the to present a committee on behalf ofthe House of Representa­ Senate and House of Representatives meet in Joint Session on Tuesday, tives. January 2,2001, in the Hall of the House of Representatives for the The PRESIDENT. Please bring the committee forth. purpose ofwitnessing the opening, counting and computing the official The SERGEANT-AT-ARMS. Mr. President, I have the honor returns ofthe election for Attorney General, Auditor General, and State Treasurer, held on Tuesday, November 7, 2000, in the several counties to present the chairman ofthe escort committee, the Honorable ofthe Commonwealth, and to elect a Director of the Legislative Refer­ Jere Strittmatter. ence Bureau. Representative STRITTMATTER. Mr. President, we are a committee ofthe House appointed to inform the Senate that the Ordered, That the Secretary ofthe Senate present the same to House is ready to receive the Members ofthe Senate for a Joint the House ofRepresentatives for concurrence. Session and to escort the Senate to the Hall ofthe House. The PRESIDENT. Thank you, Representative Strittmatter and SENATE RESOLUTION the committee from the House. TELLER TO COMPUTE AND COUNT VOTE RECESS FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL, AUDITOR GENERAL, AND STATE TREASURER The PRESIDENT. The Members of the Senate will please form a line in the center aisle immediately behind the Ser­ Senator D. WHITE, by unanimous consent, offered the fol­ geant-at-Arms and the House committee in order that we may lowing resolution, which was read, considered, and adopted by proceed to the Joint Session. voice vote: The Chair now declares a recess ofthe Senate for one-half In the Senate, January 2,2001 hour.

RESOLVED, That the gentlelady from Allegheny County, Senator AFTER RECESS Melissa Hart, be appointed Teller on the part ofthe Senate, for the pur­ pose ofwitnessing the opening, computing, and counting of the votes The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having expired, the for Attorney General, Auditor General and State Treasurer. Senate will come to order. 12 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JANUARY 2,

TELLER'S REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF (5) The name ofthe Senator or Officer responsible for moni­ toring the employee's performance. JOINT SESSION OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF (6) Letter ofappointment signed by the authorizing Senator or REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE OPENING, Officer including a delineation ofthe account from which the em­ COUNTING AND PUBLISHING OF VOTES FOR ployee is to be paid. (7) The current compensation level with signature approval of STATE TREASURER, AUDITOR GENERAL, the authorizing Senator or Officer. Overtime payments may be ATTORNEY GENERAL, AND THE ELECTION authorized only in emergency maintenance and security situations OF A DIRECTOR OF THE LEGISLATIVE with the signature approvals ofthe Senator or Officer responsible for monitoring performance, the authorizing Senator or Officer and REFERENCE BUREAU the President Pro Tempore. (8) All information necessary for tax withholding and benefit The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman eligibility. from Allegheny, Senator Hart. (9) Employment Eligibility Verification Form. Senator HART. Mr. President, the President and Members of (b) Maintenance ofthe Personnel Files. It is the responsibility of the Chief Clerk to develop procedures the Senate and the Speaker and Members ofthe House ofRepre­ necessary to maintain this payroll file information on a current basis. All sentatives met in the Hall ofthe House ofRepresentatives on this payroll changes shall be reflected by the next appropriate payroll period day, and the President ofthe Senate, Mark S. Schweiker, in pur­ providing said change is received in the office ofthe ChiefClerk prior suance ofthe Constitution and laws ofthis Commonwealth, did to processing ofthe payroll. (c) Reclassification ofEmployees. then and there proceed to open, count, and publish the official Any reclassification ofemployees under the Senate ofPennsylvania returns ofthe election ofState Treasurer, Auditor General, and Pay Plan and Job Classifications shall be submitted by the Member or Attorney General, held on the seventh day ofNovember, anno Officer authorizing such reclassification to the Committee on Manage­ domini two thousand, in the city of Philadelphia and several ment Operations for approval or disapproval. The Committee on Man­ agement Operations established a bi-partisan subcommittee ofthe mem­ counties ofthe Commonwealth. bers of the Committee on Management Operations to consider and Also, Mr. President, I beg to report that during the Joint Ses­ approve or disapprove all such requests subject to an appeal by the sion ofthe Senate and the House ofRepresentatives today assem­ Member or Officer for consideration ofthe reclassification by the Com­ bled elected Carl L. Mease as Director ofthe Legislative Refer­ mittee on Management Operations. ence Bureau, and the oath ofoffice was administered to Carl L. 3. Personal Service Contracts. (a) Personal Contract Files. Mease. For any person retained on a contractual basis by any Officer or The PRESIDENT. The Chair would like to thank Senator Member ofthe Senate, there shall be in the office ofthe ChiefClerk a Hart for a job well done, as always. file containing: (I) A copy ofthe contract signed by the authorizing Senator SENATE RESOLUTION or Officer including: (i) Full name, address, including county and social secu­ PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF rity number ofperson (or Federal tax identification number) from whom the services are contracted. FINANCIAL OPERATING RULES OF THE SENATE (ii) Duration ofthe contract. No contract may extend be­ yond the expiration ofthe term ofthe Member or Officer. Senator BRIGHTBILL, by unanimous consent, offered the (iii) Cost ofthe contract and terms ofpayment. following resolution (Senate Resolution No.3), which was read (iv) Clear, detailed description Of the type ofservice to be performed or product to be delivered. as follows: (2) The name ofthe Senator or Officer responsible for moni­ toring the contractor's performance. In the Senate, January 2,2001 (b) Contract Review. All personal service contracts shall be submitted to the ChiefClerk A RESOLUTION for review and approval regarding conformity with applicable laws and rules. Providing for the adoption ofFinancial Operating Rules ofthe (c) Payment. Senate. Payments under contract shall be made in accordance with provi­ sions ofthe contract provided that a voucher for such payment is re­ RESOLVED, That Financial Operating Rules of the Senate be ceived in the office ofthe ChiefClerk before the applicable deadline adopted for the government of the 185th and 186th Regular Session date. Contractor performance shall be reviewed by the monitoring indi­ until amended, repealed or otherwise altered or changed. vidual so named in the file (Rule I.J.(a)(2», who under conditions of (2001-2002) satisfactory performance and conformity to the contract shall approve FINANCIAL OPERATING RULES OF THE SENATE the voucher prior to processing. I. PERSONNEL 4. Authorized Accounts. 1. Central Office. Salaries, wages and related benefits shall be paid from accounts so The office ofthe ChiefClerk ofthe Senate shall serve as the central authorized by the General Appropriation Act. Such accounts also may office ofthe Senate for all personnel and payroll matters. pay expenses related to personal service contracts. 2. Employees ofthe Senate. II. TRAVEL ALLOWANCES AND REIMBURSEMENTS (a) Personnel Files. 1. Member Travel. Before any person is placed on any payroll ofthe Senate, there must Travel allowances or reimbursements may be paid to a Member be in the office ofthe ChiefClerk a payroll file containing: who is engaged in travel in the performance oflegislative duties. Travel (1) Full name ofemployee. payments may be claimed in connection with the following: (2) Full address including county. (1) One round trip between home district and Harrisburg for (3) Date ofemployment/termination/orjob transfer. each week a Member is in actual attendance at a session of the (4) Actual functional job title or description to include general Legislature ("Session Mileage"). hours ofwork, general job responsibilities and job location. (2) Round trip travel between home district and Harrisburg for 2001 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 13

other legislative activities. ofa personal vehicle during any period oftime that the Member is (3) All travel on intradistrict and interdistrict legislative busi­ being reimbursed for a leased vehicle, except when the leased vehi­ ness. cle is unavailable for reasons beyond the control ofthe Member. (4) All travel to attend committee meetings, hearings, confer­ (4) Session Mileage. The mileage rate for Session Mileage ences and seminars. payments under Rule II. I.(a) shall be as set forth by law. 2. Employee Travel. (5) Out-of-State Travel. Travel reimbursement may be paid to employees engaged in travel (i) Nonmember Officers ofthe Senate and their employ­ from their work place to the place oflegislative business provided that ees may claim expenses for travel outside the Commonwealth, the travel is necessary for the performance ofofficial business. Except provided that such travel is approved in the manner described as provided in Rule II.3.(c), employees are not authorized to lease vehi­ in Rule XI. All claims for Members' and employees' travel cles on a long-tenn basis, and no payments will be made with respect to outside the Commonwealth shall be filed with the Office ofthe long-term lease vehicle expenses incurred by employees. When away ChiefClerk in the manner described in Rule XI. from the Harrisburg area and from their work place, employees may rent (ii) Members ofthe Senate may claim expenses for travel cars on a short-term basis for a period not in excess ofthat needed to outside the Commonwealth provided that the travel is neces­ carry out official business. sary to attend a conference, seminar or meeting regularly or 3. Rental ofVehicle or Conveyance. specially scheduled by an organization which conference, sem­ (a) Long-Term Rental. inar or meeting has a legislative purpose. Members shall sub­ A Member who leases a vehicle or conveyance on a long-tenn basis mit a copy of a registration and agenda, in addition to any may be reimbursed for an amount, not to exceed 95% ofthe cost ofsuch other documentation required by these rules. lease payments, a net amount not to exceed such amount as may be (iii) Members ofthe Senate may also claim expenses for authorized by the Senate Committee on Management Operations. Ex­ travel outside the Commonwealth when the travel has a legis­ penses attributable to insurance and operation ofthe vehicle or convey­ lative purpose, but is not for attending a conference, seminar ance are not included in determining the cost of the lease. No lease or meeting, provided the purpose is approved by the Commit­ reimbursements will be made for any period after a Member has left tee on Management Operations, and provided further that ap­ office. For rules regarding reimbursement ofexpenses ofoperation, see proval is not required for legislative business in Washington, Rule 1I.4.(a)(3). No reimbursement is permitted for lease purchase DC. agreements. (b) No Duplication. (b) Short-Tenn Rental ofVehicle or Conveyance. (1) Session Mileage. Members claiming reimbursement for A Member whose long-term rental is unavailable may be reim­ actual expenses ofleased vehicle operation shall reduce such claim bursed for an amount, not to exceed 95% ofactual expenses for a short­ by an amount equal to the "session mileage" entitlement for the tenn rental. A Member or employee who rents a vehicle or conveyance same period. Likewise, a Member electing to travel to the session on a short-tenn basis (other than a Member's temporary replacement of by common carrier shall reduce such claim by an amount to the a long-term rental) may be reimbursed only on an actual cost basis for "session mileage" entitlement. the cost ofthe rental payments and expenses ofoperation. (2) Reimbursement From One Source. If a Member or em­ (c) Vehicle Rental by ChiefClerk. ployee is entitled to reimbursement from more than one source for The ChiefClerk is authorized to lease no more than three vehicles legislative business perfonned on behalfofmore than one commit­ for the operation of the Senate. The actual expenses ofthe lease and tee or group, payment shall be received from only one source. operation shall be paid by the Senate's Incidental Expense Account The 5. Documentation. Chief Clerk is also authorized to enter into a master lease agreement (a) Expense Voucher. with the Department of General Services for the long-term lease of All requests for travel payments must be made on an expense automobiles to be used by Members ofthe Senate. Rules relating to the voucher showing: payment ofexpenses relating to vehicles leased through the Department (1) Dates oftravel. ofGeneral Services to be used by Members ofthe Senate shall be pro­ (2) Legislative purpose oftravel descn1>ed in reasonable speci­ mulgated by the Senate Committee on Management Operations. ficity. For all claims involving out-of-state travel, the voucher must 4. Allowable Transportation Expenses. be supported by sufficient documentation to describe the legislative (a) General. purpose ofthe travel. Claims for out-of-state travel shall also in­ (I) Common or Chartered Carrier. A Member or employee clude such information as may be required under Section 4.(a). may be reimbursed for reasonable actual costs of carriage when (3) The number ofmiles traveled when claiming reimburse­ traveling by common or chartered carrier, including expenses for ment on a mileage basis. Such mileage claims also should reflect an parking, taxis, limousines and tolls. Claims for payment based on itinerary including point oforigin, furthest destination, and inter­ miles traveled cannot be paid. mediate points and the legislative purpose ofthe trips. (2) Personal Vehicle and Noncommercial Conveyance. A (b) Receipts. Member or employee who uses a personal vehicle may be reim­ Receipts must be submitted to support the cost association with bursed on such mileage basis as may be established by the Senate claims for: Committee on Management Operations. Reimbursement for use of (I) Travel by common or chartered carrier. other noncommercial vehicles or noncommercial aircraft shall be (2) Leased vehicle or conveyance operation. Receipts for gas­ made on such basis as may be established by the Senate Committee oline and maintenance shall include the license number ofthe vehi­ on Management Operations. cle and the location ofthe purchase. In addition, a copy of such (3) Leased Vehicle other than Department ofGeneral Services lease and vehicle registration certificate must be on file with the Vehicles. A Member who uses a vehicle leased on a long-term Office ofthe ChiefClerk. basis other than one provided through the Department ofGeneral (3) Parking, limousine, toll charges and other miscellaneous Services may elect to be reimbursed either on a mileage basis (Rule incidental items when any ofthese items exceed $10. 1I.4.(a)(2» or an actual cost basis. However, having elected to re­ 6. Authorized Accounts. ceive reimbursement on a mileage basis after having been reim­ Travel payments can be made from any ofthe following accounts. bursed on an actual cost basis, the Member shall offset against Long-term vehicle or conveyance rental payments may be made from all future expense claims an amount equal to the paid but unused por­ accounts except (3) and (6). Authorized accounts are: tion ofautomobile insurance for that vehicle. Such Member may be (I) Leadership Operations Accounts. reimbursed for an amount, not to exceed 95% ofthe actual vehicle (2) Appropriations Committee Accounts. operating expenses. Actual vehicle operating expenses shall include (3) Legislative Management Committee Accounts, exclusive gasoline, oil, lubrication, repairs, tires, supplies, insurance, mainte­ ofexpenses for leased car. nance and other reasonable incidental items necessary to the opera­ (4) Senators' Legislative Accountable Expense Accounts. tion ofthe vehicle. A Member may not be reimbursed for the use (5) Contingent Accounts. 14 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JANUARY 2,

(6) Senators' Mileage and Expense Accounts for "session For payment of a per diem allowance, a Member must submit a mileage" travel. voucher showing the date, the legislative activity in which the Member (7) Incidental Expense Account. was engaged on that date, and the location ofthe activity. (8) Senators' District Office Expense Account. (b) Actual Expenses ofa Member or an Employee. III. MEALS AND LODGING For payment ofactual expenses, a Member or employee must sub­ 1. General. mit a voucher showing the date, amount, place and the legislative activ­ A Member may receive payments attributable to ordinary and nec­ ity in which the Member or employee was engaged and must submit a essary expenses for meals, lodging and incidental items provided that vendor or credit card receipt or invoice for each item exceeding $10. the Member is engaged in the performance of legislative duties. De­ (c) Lodging Rental. pending on the nature and location ofthe activity, as explained below, A copy ofeach lease must be on file with the Office ofthe Chief payments may be made in one ofthe following forms: per diem allow­ Clerk. A Member must submit a voucher and, ifappropriate, an invoice ance; reimbursement for actual costs incurred; or, in the case oflodging or receipt for any related expenses. rental payments, a combination ofpartial per diem allowance and reim­ 10. Authorized Accounts. bursement ofthe cost oflodging rental. (a) Attendance at Sessions. 2. Lodging Rental in the Harrisburg Area. Payments shall be made from the Incidental Expense Account for A Member who resides outside ofHarrisburg and who rents lodg­ authorized Per Diem Allowances only for attendance at sessions ofthe ing in the Harrisburg area may claim payments for the cost ofthe lodg­ Senate during which roll call votes are recorded. ing lease and related expenses. No lodging rental payments will be made (b) Lodging Rental Payment. for any period after a Member's term expires. Payments shall be made from Senator's Legislative Accountable 3. Per Diem Allowance. Expense Account for lodging rental payment. (a) Per Diem Entitlement. (c) Authorized Accounts. A Member is entitled to receive a per diem allowance for each day Payment may be made from the following accounts for other autho- the Member is in the performance oflegislative duties while in the Har­ rized per diem meal and lodging claims: risburg area (defined as within Dauphin County or otherwise within a (1) Leadership Operations Accounts. 10-mile radius ofthe Capitol) or elsewhere in the Commonwealth but (2) Appropriations Committee Accounts. away from home. Specific legislative duties include attendance at ses­ (3) Legislative Management Committee Accounts. sions ofthe Senate, attendance at official committee meetings and par­ (4) Senators' Legislative Accountable Expense Accounts. ticipation in all other activities necessary or appropriate to the carrying (5) Contingent Accounts. . out ofthe responsibilities ofthe Member. (6) Incidental Expense Account. (b) Types ofPer Diem Allowance. (7) Senators' District Office Expense Account, meals only. (1) Full Per Diem. A full per diem allowance not to exceed IV: EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING CONTROL AND such amount as maybe established by the Senate Committee on INVENTORY Management Operations may be claimed as an allowance for meals 1. Purchases, Improvements, Renovations. and lodging. The Office of the Chief Clerk shall act as the sole agent for im­ (2) Partial Per Diem. A Member who claims the cost oflodg­ provements or renovations to Senate facilities at the Capitol Complex ing rental as provided in Rule m.2., may not receive a full per diem and for the purchase, rental, control and inventory of durable equip­ allowance except when the per diem entitlement derives from atten­ ment, furniture and furnishings with a useful life of one year or more dance at official committee meetings outside ofthe Harrisburg area and a cost greater than the limit established by the Committee on Man­ When the per diem entitlement derives from the performance in the agement Operations for utilization in both the Capitol and District Of­ Harrisburg area ofthe specified legislative duties defined in Rule fices. Nonrecoverable items including, but not limited to, carpeting, III.3.(a), a Member may receive a partial per diem allowance up to draperies and air conditioners for use in and improvements or renova­ an amount established by the Senate Committee on Management tions to district office facilities shall be purchased pursuant to standards Operations for meals and incidentals. developed by the Senate Committee on Management Operations. The 4. Actual Costs. Chief Clerk shall serve as the sole agent for the purchase of United A Member may claim actual costs for lodging, meals and other States and Pennsylvania flags. incidental items incurred in the performance oflegislative duties. Ex­ 2. Approval ofPurchase or Rental. pense claims for costs oflodging, meals and other incidental expenses All requests for the purchase or rental ofsuch equipment, furniture incurred in the performance of legislative duties outside ofthe Com­ and furnishings must be reviewed and approved by the ChiefClerk. monwealth may be reimbursed on an actual expense basis or through a 3. Member/Officer Inventory. per diem allowance. All approved requests shall be processed by the office ofthe Chief 5. Employees'Travel. Clerk, which shall maintain a full and current inventory ofall durable If an employee is engaged in travel away from the normally as­ equipment, furniture and furnishings secured on behalfofa Member, signed place ofwork necessary for the performance ofofficial business, Officer or employee ofthe Senate. the employee may be reimbursed for reasonable actual cost oflodging, 4. Pricing and Service. meals and other incidental items. For rules regarding Out-of-State The Chief Clerk shall take all necessary and reasonable steps to travel, see Rule XI. ensure that the purchase or rental ofdurable equipment, furniture and 6. Payment From One Source. furnishings with a useful life ofone year or more and a cost greater than Ifa Member is entitled to a meal and lodging claim from more than the limit established by the Committee on Management Operations shall one source for legislative business performed on behalf ofmore than be transacted at the lowest available price for the quality, compatibility, one committee or group, payments shall be received from only one availability and service ofthe items being purchased or leased. source. 5. Dissemination ofLiterature. 7. Review. The Secretary ofthe Senate shall provide for the publication and All authorized and approved meals and lodging claims shall be dissemination ofeducational or informational literature pertaining to the reviewed for inadvertent duplication by the Office ofthe Chief Clerk Senate of Pennsylvania, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the prior to processing and payment. Government ofthe United States. 8. Record Keeping. 6. Public Inspection ofRecords. Where a per diem allowance or reimbursement is paid by a legisla­ The records ofthe Secretary ofthe Senate and the ChiefClerk shall tive service agency cofunded between both Houses ofthe General As­ be considered public records and be available for public inspection in sembly, a copy ofthe approved claim shall be furnished to the Office of the manner similar to that provided in these Rules. the ChiefClerk. 7. Documentation Required. 9. Documentation. (a) Request for Purchase or Rental Showing: (a) Per Diem Allowance. (1) Date ofrequest. 2001 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 15

(2) Item requested. 3. Authorized Accounts. (3) By whom request made. Accounts authorized include: (4) Purpose. (I) Legislative Printing and Expense Account. (5) Signature approvals. (2) Postage Account ofChiefClerk (for postage only). (6) Record ofRule IVA. actions taken. (3) Senators' Legislative Accountable Expense Accounts. (b) Vendor's invoice or receipt detailing: (4) Contingent Accounts and Incidental Expense Accounts. (I) Date ofpurchase or rental. (5) Leadership Operations Accounts, exclusive of office (2) Vendor's identity. rental. (3) Description ofitem purchased or rented. (6) Appropriations Committee Accounts, exclusive ofoffice (4) Length ofrental contract when applicable. rental. (5) Cost and payment terms ofthe purchase or rental. (7) Legislative Management Committee Accounts, exclusive 8. Authorized Accounts. ofoffice rental. (a) Legislative and Printing Expense Account as provided in Gen­ VII. OFFICIAL EXPENSES eral Appropriations Act. 1. General. (b) The account as provided in the General Appropriations Act for While engaged in the performance oflegislative duties, a Member, the purchase offlags. Officer or employee expressly authorized by a Member may claim ac­ (c) Senators' Legislative Accountable Expense Accounts for the tual expenses as set forth below. purchase offlags and for the rental ofdurable equipment, furniture and 2. Participation in Conferences and Seminars. furnishings. Expenses, such as registration fees, incurred in participating in (d) Senators' District Office Expense Account for the purposes set legislative conferences and seminars may be claimed. Related travel forth in subsection (c). expenses incurred are discussed in Rule II. Related meals and lodging V. DISTRICT OFFICE EXPENSES expenses incurred are discussed in Rule III. I. Authorized Expenses. 3. Conducting Meetings. Expenses authorized shall include: Expenses attributable to conducting legislative meetings maybe (a) Aggregate office rental, utilities and telephone in accordance claimed. Such expenses may include: food and refreshment, meeting with policies as may be established by the Senate Committee on Man­ room rental, and incidental items. agement Operations. Whenever a Member or any of his immediate 4. Official Entertainment. family has an equity interest in a district office, the ChiefClerk shall Expenses incurred in connection with official entertainment may be obtain an independent appraisal ofthe office rental cost. claimed. Such expenses may include: meals, refreshments, and related (b) Insurance items which are ordinary to the performance ofa Member's legislative (c) Printing services. duties, and for which there is a legislative purpose. In general, these (d) Telephone and answering services. entertainment expenses will be incurred during, immediately preceding (e) Postage and mailing services. or immediately following a substantial and bona fide legislative busi­ (f) Publications and subscriptions. ness discussion. (g) Nondurable supplies. 5. Documentation. (h) Member, employee and visitor parking. (a) Participation in Conferences and Seminars. (i) Janitorial maintenance and cleaning services. Vouchers shall show the amount, date, place and legislative pur­ (j) Other items authorized for expenses as defined in the General pose. Registration or other receipts must be attached. Appropriations Act and policies ofthe Senate Committee on Manage­ (b) Conducting Meetings. ment Operations. Vouchers shall show or reference to records which show the 2. Documentation Required. amount, date, place and legislative purpose. Restaurant, hotel, or credit A copy ofthe district office lease indicating the amount and pay­ card receipt or invoices must be attached.. ment terms shall be filed with the office ofthe ChiefClerk. Such copy (c) Official Entertainment. may be referenced on the voucher and serve as appropriate documenta­ Vouchers shall show or reference to records which show the tion ofthe expense. Vouchers appropriately documenting expenses and amount, date, place, legislative purpose and ifclaimed by a Member, the legislative purpose for each expenditure. Receipts or invoices shall be portion ofthe amount attributable to his entertainment expense. Restau­ included for all expenditures in excess of$25 per occurrence. rant, hotel or credit card receipt or invoices must be attached. 3. Authorized Accounts. (d) Claims by Nonofficer Employees. Accounts authorized include: Vouchers involving any official expenses claimed by nonofficer (I) Senators' Legislative Accountable Expense Accounts. employees shall reflect the formal authorization by a Member. (2) ChiefClerk Employees' Salary and Expense Account. 6. Authorized Accounts. (3) Legislative and Printing Expense Account. Payments shall be made from the following accounts: (4) Senators' District Office Expense Account. (1) Leadership Operations Accounts. VI. CAPITOL OFFICE EXPENSES (2) Appropriations Committee Accounts. 1. Types ofExpenses Authorized. (3) Legislative Management Committee Accounts. Expenses authorized shall include: (4) Senators' Legislative Accountable Expense Accounts. (1) Utility services. (5) Contingent Accounts. (2) Insurance. (6) Incidental Expense Account. (3) Printing services. (7) Senators' District Office Expense Account. (4) Telephone and answering services. VIII. SPECIAL EXPENSES (5) Postage and mailing services. 1. Authorized Expenses. (6) Publications and subscriptions. Expenses authorized include: (7) Nondurable supplies. (a) Flowers, baskets offruit or other appropriate items or memorial (8) Employee parking. contributions to designated charities not to exceed $35 or such other (9) Janitorial maintenance and cleaning services. amount as may be established by the Senate Committee on Management (10) Other items authorized for expenses as defined in the Operations. Recipients are limited to instances ofdeath or illness for General Appropriations Act. Members, Officers, employees or their immediate families, or former 2. Documentation Required. Members or their immediate families or dignitaries including both in­ Documentation required shall include vouchers appropriately docu­ cumbent or former elected or appointed officials or their immediate menting expenses and legislative purpose for each expenditure. Receipts families. or invoices shall be included for all expenditures in excess of$25 per (b) Rental of common carrier and other expenditures inherent occurrence. thereto for attendance at funerals ofa Member or members ofa Mem- 16 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JANUARY 2, ber's immediate family, former Members, dignitaries, or Officers. (a) The ChiefClerk shall have published quarterly and shall mail 2. Documentation Required. to each Member's residence a listing ofall employees ofthe Senate or Documentation required shall include receipt, vendor invoice and any ofits Officers, Committee Chairmen, and Members and all persons general invoice showing: recipient, instance, description ofitems deliv­ holding purchase ofservice contracts with the Senate or any ofits Offi­ ered, date delivered and cost. cers, Committee Chairmen and Members. The list for employees shall 3. Authorized Accounts. contain the full name ofthe employee, county ofresidence, the job title Payment shall be made only from Contingent Accounts or the Inci­ ofthe employee, the compensation ofthe employee, and the name ofthe dental Expense Account. Member or Officer for such employee. For individuals holding purchase IX. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES OF STANDING AND ofservice contracts with the Senate, the list shall contain the name of SPECIAL COMMITTEES the contractor, the address ofthe contractor, a statement ofthe nature of 1. Committee Proceedings. the duties ofthe contractor, and the fee ofthe contractor as well as the Rental of meeting rooms and hearing facilities and payments to name ofthe Member or Officer responsible for monitoring the perfor­ qualified court reporters or stenographers to record the proceedings mance ofthe contractor. authorized by the chairman ofa standing or special committee ofthe (b) The list shall be submitted by February 1, for the quarter end­ Senate, including the cost oftranscripts. Witnesses served with a sub­ ing December 31; by May 1, for the quarter ending March 31; by Au­ poena to testify before such proceedings shall be paid witness fees and gust 1, for the quarter ending June 30; and by November 1, for the quar­ travel expenses as provided by Section 5903 ofthe Judicial Code. ter ending September 30. Said list shall also be updated on a monthly 2. Printing and Mailing. basis including additions and deletions and shall be available for public Committee printing and mailing costs for mailings relating to legis­ inspection in the office ofthe ChiefClerk. lative business. 2. Public Inspection ofVouchers and Requisitions. 3. Publications and Subscriptions. All vouchers and requisitions relating to all expenditures, expenses, Publications and subscriptions. disbursements and other obligations out ofall appropriated funds ofthe 4. Documentation Required. Senate shall be available for public inspection during regular business Vouchers or vendors receipts or invoices stating vendor's name, hours in the Office ofthe ChiefClerk or at such other location within services or amount ofpostage, date, place, and total amount due or paid. the Capitol as the ChiefClerk shall prescribe. Postage purchases shall require a receipt stamped by the Postmaster. 3. Request to Review Vouchers and Requisitions. 5. Authorized Accounts. All requests to review payroll and independent contractor records Accounts authorized include: ofthe Senate or any other vouchers or requisitions for funds appropri­ (1) Legislative Management Committees Accounts. ated to the Senate shall be made to the ChiefClerk, in writing, at least (2) Leadership Operation Accounts. three working days prior to the date on which the review is requested. (3) Appropriations Committee Accounts. The request shall be signed by the individual who will be making the X. COMMITTEE ON MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS review and it shall indicate the name of the person, organization or 1. Duties. entity the individual is representing. The request shall also include the In addition to duties imposed by law or otherwise by these rules, address and telephone number ofthe individual submitting the request. the duties ofthe Senate Committee on Management Operations shall be: The ChiefClerk shall establish a time during normal business hours for (1) To arbitrate a decision ofthe Secretary or ChiefClerk of the review to occur and he shall provide that the review shall not inter­ the Senate relating to these Rules, in the event that a Member, Offi­ fere with the necessary functioning ofthe ChiefClerk's Office. cer or employee shall disagree with a decision ofthe Secretary or 4. Photocopies ofRecords. ChiefClerk ofthe Senate. Photocopies offinancial records maintained in the Office ofthe (2) To make a final decision in case ofa dispute on a question ChiefClerk shall be limited to the vouchers which are normally submit­ oflegislative intent or legislative purpose regarding an expenditure. ted by the Members on a monthly basis. Cost ofcopies will be deter­ (3) To make a continuing review ofthese Rules as to expendi­ mined by the ChiefClerk. tures and the reporting ofexpenditures, and, from time to time, to 5. Monthly Accounting ofOther Disbursements. make such recommendations as are appropriate. For any appropriation to any Officer or Member for which the 2. Records. records are not maintained in the office ofthe ChiefClerk, the Officer A record of the committee's decisions shall be maintained. The or Member receiving the appropriation shall monthly file with the Chief ChiefClerk shall be responsible for maintaining such records. Clerk an accounting of all disbursements made from the fund which XI. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL shall include a separate listing for each expenditure and the address of 1. Request for Approval. the payee and which shall include as a minimum the information re­ No nonmember Officer ofthe Senate or any employee ofany non­ quired for public review by this section. Such accounting shall be filed member Officer shall be reimbursed nor shall any ofhis or her expenses monthly in the office ofthe ChiefClerk not later than 15 days after the be paid for any travel outside the Commonwealth unless such travel has end ofthe month. Such accounting shall be open for public inspection been approved by a majority ofthe membership ofthe Committee on as in the case ofother records provided for herein. Management Operations. All requests for such approval shall be made XIII. PERSONNEL POLICIES to the ChiefClerk, and shall include information relating to the destina­ 1. Preparation ofRules and Regulations. tion, the estimated cost ofsuch travel, the number ofdays involved, and The Senate Committee on Management Operations created pursu­ the relationship that the travel has to the duties of the Officer or em­ ant to Section 1.1 ofAct No. 417 of 1967 is authorized to prepare and ployee making the request. In the case ofan employee, the request shall adopt rules and regulations for uniform personnel policies and proce­ also be approved by the Officer. dures, job specification and pay plans including periodic increments for 2. Filing ofRequest. Senate Officers and employees. 2. Approval ofRules and Regulations. All such requests, whether approved or disapproved, shall be filed Each such rule or regulation or any amendment thereto shall be with the office ofthe ChiefClerk and shall be made available for public prepared in resolution form and shall be placed on the Senate calendar information on request to the Office ofthe ChiefClerk. for final approval or disapproval. The committee may when approved 3. Time Limit for Filing. by at least five Members ofthe committee and by both Floor Leaders A copy ofany request for reimbursement or for the payment ofany implement such rules and regulations pending final Senate consider­ expenses relating to out-of-state travel by a Member or employee as­ ation ofthem. Such resolution shall have the force and effect oflaw in signed to a Member shall be filed with the Office ofthe Chief Clerk accordance with its terms when it has been approved by the full Senate. within 30 days ofsuch travel. Copies ofthese requests shall be made XIV. ACCOUNTING AND OPERATIONS MANUAL available for public information·on request of the Office ofthe Chief 1. Preparation and Approval. Clerk. The ChiefClerk shall prepare an Accounting and Operations Man­ XII. LIST OF EMPLOYEES; DOCUMENT ACCESS ual with separate sections applicable to Members and their employees 1. Publication and Distribution. and fund custodians. This Manual shall be submitted to the Senate 2001 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 17

Committee on Management Operations for its approval. In the Senate, January 2, 2001 2. Distribution. Upon approval applicable sections ofthe Accounting and Opera­ A Resolution designating the week ofJanuary 14 through 20,2001, tions Manual shall be distributed to all Members and Officers. A com­ as "Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Week." plete manual shall be forwarded to the Legislative Audit Advisory Com­ mission. 3. Maintenance and Updating. On the question, The ChiefClerk shall be responsible for maintaining and updating Will the Senate adopt the resolution? this manual as a result ofrevisions or amendments promulgated by the Senate Committee on Management Operations. XV. DURATION TO RULES The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from These rules shall be in full force and effect until altered, changed, Philadelphia, Senator Hughes. amended or repealed as provided herein. Senator HUGHES. Mr. President, is it possible to leave the XVI. CHANGES TO RULES resolution available for additional cosponsors? The consent ofa m~ority ofthe Senators elected shall be necessary to alter, change or amend these rules. The PRESIDENT. Certainly, and that will be available for XVII. PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING RULES signature at the desk. All alterations, changes or amendments to these rules shall be by resolution which shall not be considered until first referred to and re­ And the question recurring, ported from the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations. XVIII. EXPIRATION Will the Senate adopt the resolution? The provisions of Rules 11.6(8), 111.10(7), IV.8(d), V.3(4) and A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined VII.6(7) shall expire on June 30, 200I. unless the Committee on Man­ in the affIrmative. agement Operation shall by resolution provide for their continued appli­ The PRESIDENT. The resolution is available for additional cation. signatures ofcosponsorship. On the question, Will the Senate adopt the resolution? CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS

The yeas and nays were required by Senator BRIGHTBILL . The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following resolu­ tions, which were read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: and were as follows, viz:

YEA-46 November 21. 2000

Armstrong Helfrick Mowery Tartaglione Bell Holl Murphy Thompson Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Boscola Hughes Musto Tilghman John L. Beard, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Cord, Mr. and Mrs. Brightbill Jubelirer Q'Pake Wagner Thomas C. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Lecey, Mr. and Mrs. Conti Kasunic Piccola Waugh Corman Kitchen Punt Wenger Stanley E. Rines, Ronald R. Miller, Jr., Daniel Kuhlman and to Costa Kukovich Rhoades White, Donald Rodney Laube by Senator Bell. Dent LaValle Robbins White, Mary Jo Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. EarIl Lemmond Scarnati Williams Gerlach Logan Schwartz Wozniak Albert Palmer, Daniel Witucki, Elizabeth Larson, Terence H. Greenleaf Madigan Stack McCool, Officer Lester Smith and K-9 Andy and to the East Hart Mellow Stout Stroudsburg University Men's Soccer Team by Senator Boscola. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mike Zaia and NAY-O to Bethlntermodal Inc., ofBethlehem by Senators Boscola and A majority ofthe Senators having voted "aye," the question Dent. was determined in the afftrmative. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Chandler Fellencer by Senator Brightbill. REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. NOTIFY THE GOVERNOR Edward Packer, Lee Shields, Mark Martin, William C. Schultz, William 1. Shaffer, Emory F. Harshbarger, RUTGERS Organics The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman Corporation ofState College, University Area Joint Authority of from Erie, Senator Earll. State College and to the Task Force on Dirt and Gravel Roads by Senator EARLL. Mr. President, I have the honor to report that Senator Corman. the committee appointed by the President pro tempore to inform Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Marcia Cereza the Governor that the Senate has convened and organized in Reg­ and to Virginia Craig by Senator Costa. ular Session has performed that duty. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks Senator Earll. Paul Balliet and to the citizens ofthe Borough ofCatasauqua by SENATE RESOLUTION ADOPTED Senator Dent. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to The Honor­ Senators HUGHES, KITCHEN, WILLIAMS, MELLOW, able Nicholas A. Cipriani by Senator Furno. O'PAKE, WAGNER, MUSTO, STOUT, KASUNIC and FUMO, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Joe Baxter, by unanimous consent, offered the following resolution (Senate Nick Miller, Austin A. Gross and to James Edward Cameron by Resolution No.4), entitled: Senator Gerlach. 18 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JANUARY 2,

Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Matthew J. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to David T. O'Donnell, Emily Oleksiuk and to Mildred K. White by Senator Hayes, Jr., Charles B. Daylor, Ben Settle, Howard C. Stevens Greenleaf. and to West Chester Recreation by Senator Thompson. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Barr, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ledoux, Jordan Greene, Delvin French by Senator Tilghman. John Poepoe and to Edward W. Monroe by Senator Hart. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kirby, Kevin Diabelko and to the Reverend Esther Eliza­ Leonard Carl Bassett, Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Rakos, Mr. and beth Ford by Senator Tomlinson. Mrs. Kenneth L. Connor, Sr., and to Nathan B. Heim by Senator Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Keith A. Helfrick. Kreisel by Senator Waugh. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Glenn C. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Corby by Senators Holl and Brightbill. Willis Hook by Senator White. Congratulations ofthe Semite were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeArment and to Mr. and Mrs. William R. Mitchell by John 1. Kopriva, Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Cascino, Mr. and Mrs. Senator Jubelirer. Raymond Sherman and to Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Petrick by Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Jessica May Senator Wozniak. and to Keith Ryan Kaufman by Senator Kasunic. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Bernard 1. Januarv 2.2001 Seth III by Senators Kasunic and Wozniak. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Elbert Warren Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Bynum, Norbert Ferrence, Benjamin Blair Brallier, Gary Clifford John Horst, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miles, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Rohm, Biehls, Bert Allen Failor and to Frank Policaro, Jr., by Senator Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Berkheimer, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Shenk, LaValle. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Murr, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Borgard, Mr. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Albert C. Suter, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shenk, Mr. Charles Gries, Sr., and to Myer the Florist Incorporated of and Mrs. Paul Ressel, Charles J. Murza, Adam C. Blough, Dr. Milford by Senator Lemmond. Bihong Guan, R. Steven Graybeal, Trevor McClenathan and to Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to John Charles the Pennsylvania Association ofStudent Assistance Professionals McMeekin by Senator Loeper. (PASAP) by Senator Armstrong. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Irene Lewis Neufer by Senator Madigan. Angstadt, David A. Heagerty, Daniel P. Bonner III and to Daniel Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Charles H. J. Brooks by Senator Bell. Rogovin and to the Pocono Mountain School District High Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. School Marching Band by Senator Mellow. Harry G. Keller, The Honorable James C. Hogan, The Honorable Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Battisto, Joe Timmer, Pocono Mountain School Dis­ Raymond McAndrew by Senators Mellow and Musto. trict High School Marching Band, Cherry Valley Vineyards and Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Thomas G. to the Pennsylvanians With Disabilities Day Committee by Sena­ Lett, Fred A. M. Scott, Paul E. McCauley, Darcy B. Goshorn and tor Boscola. to Phyllis D. Detz by Senator Mowery. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Dr. Ralph Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Elain Bertolet Grayson Schwarz by Senators Boscola and Dent. and to the Volunteers ofBerks County by Senator O'Pake. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Wengers of Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Myerstown and to the Inaugural Prayer Luncheon for Unity and Blair Dietrich by Senator Piccola. Renewal by Senator Brightbill. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Adam James Roy Zerbe and to Matthew W. Jones by Senator Rhoades. ~m:baugh, Frank W. Swope, Jacob D. Bartells, David Krieger, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Devin Jl1han Parry, Thomas W. Free and to Denise Sandy by Senator Courtney, Sarah Hickernell, Kimberly Marks and to Lee Norman Conti. Dilley by Senator Robbins. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Dr. Vail P. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Garvin, Christina Paugh-Greenwood, Elizabeth Franco and to Louis A. Brandenburg, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kubasik, Mr. and Sylvia Lefcourt by Senators Conti and Tomlinson. Mrs. Melvin Zubritsky, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Roth, Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Reed Orndoff, Mr. and Mrs. Ed­ Marvin M. Towsey, Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Carter, Paul Michael ward Horvath, Mr. and Mrs. Lester R. Rizor, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grego, Juniata County Courthouse and to the Lock Haven Weaver, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Scheider, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kiwanis Club by Senator Corman. Yeager, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Alexan­ Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Rose Julia der Romanus, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Au­ Mainelli by Senator Costa. gust Rose, Mr. and Mrs. David W. Gove and to Community Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Bank, N. A., ofWashington by Senator Stout. Henry Geary, Julio A. Guridy, Anna Pavelko and to Ian Keith Anderson by Senator Dent. 2001 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 19

Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Stephen Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Michael Schleicher and to Family Health Council, Inc., ofPittsburgh, by Udak, Jr., John David Crawford, Christopher M. Hefferan, Fran­ Senator Earll. cis X. Wagner, Sr., Seth A. Spill, Brian P. Cronin, Jonathan W. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Richard C. Thurner, Peter G. Howell, F. Daniel Pokritka and to the Mt. Leb­ Bullick and to Edward J. Piszek by Senator Furno. anon High School Girls' Soccer Team by Senator Murphy. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Travis Dane Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Miller and to the Pottstown YWCA by Senator Gerlach. Michael J. Aquilina, Mathew Kalinay, Anastasia Salus Drake, Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. The Reverend Robert 1. Coyle, Peter Bielecki, Sr., Peter Patrick C. Malvoso, Kiwanis Club ofOld York Road ofWillow Bielecki, Jr., and to Thomas A. Keeney by Senator Musto. Grove and to the Horsham Hawks 95-pound Football Team by Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Charlie Wag­ Senator Greenleaf. ner, Morton Powder Coatings ofReading, the citizens ofBerks Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. County for celebrating the memory ofDr. Martin Luther King, Harold J. Egli and to Peter Allen Namet by Senator Helfrick. Jr., through the MLK Community Luncheon and to the Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Frances M. Brandywine Minstrels by Senator O'Pake. Lyons, Randy W. Granger and to Mike Zeock by Senator Holl. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Patricia A. Gilbert Andrew Hetes, Mr. and Mrs. George Lee Donald, Harvey White, Kenneth James Fetsurka, Madeline Dunn and to Michael J. Smith, John J. Wilk and to James L. Durrell by Senator A. Klimowicz by Senator Hughes. Piccola. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Todd Shultz Harold G. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Casaday, Sr., Mr. and by Senator Punt. Mrs. Sam Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Green, Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Stoudt,.Mr. and Mrs. Robert Trego, Mr. and Mrs. John Robert J. Scully, Mr. and Mrs. George Cope, Jack S. Snyder III, E. Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Kensinger, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Ostella, George T. McKinley, William H. Bayer and to Carl Ellstrom, Mr. and Mrs. David C. Plank, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. William B. Quinn by Senator Rhoades. Chester P. Guyer, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Frederick, Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Pocono Carl Palazzi and to Francis H. and Mary M. Wilson by Senator Mountain School District High School Marching Band by Sena­ Jubelirer. tors Rhoades and Lemmond. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Katherine Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Daniel A. Denna McKellar-Carter by Senator Kitchen. Poland and to William W. Comer by Senator Robbins. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Daniel Ellis Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Carl and Caldwell, Kenneth Paul Reed, Renee Marie Baker and to Mount Helen Still, William Blumquist, Dolores Timco, James Cowden, Pleasant Emergency Medical Service, Medic 10, by Senator Paul Brohn, Todd Fantaskey, Carolyn Yurick, R. Elizabeth Kukovich. Dropp and to Michael L. Barraclough by Senator Scarnati. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Evelyn Byrd­ Robert Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wood, Elizabeth Felder, Carolyn A. Flint and to Dr. Ruth Smith Wells by Senator McLaughlin, Gail Scott, Lee R. Hockenbeny, Peter Charles Van Schwartz. Loon, Dr. George E. Cimochowski and to Brian P. Downey by Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Senator Lemmond. Charles W. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Rutan, Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Carrie E. Stan Wiencek, Mary Paraska and to Sarah Janie Headlee Renner Winter, Duane Sheffler, Marvin Otto and to Neil Wiater by Sena­ by Senator Stout. tor Logan. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Joseph Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Kitchen by Senator Tartaglione. LaRue E. Pepperman, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce E. Miller, Mr. and Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Edward A. Mrs. Elwood Hartsock, Mr. and Mrs. H. Ray Spotts, Mr. and McConnell, Margaret R. Halfpenny, Jason LeBresco, Justin W. Mrs. Richard H. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Engel, Jr., Colella, J. Donald Reimenschneider, Samuel J. Talucci III, Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Clees, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne L. Andrews, Bryant Battenfelder, Daniel Paugh, Dick Hutton, J. Keath Fetter, Sr., Harold Bixby, Brenda Houck, Paul E. Heise and to the Communications Test Design, Inc., of West Chester, and to Lycoming County Medical Society by Senator Madigan. Lamb, Windle & McErlane ofWest Chester by Senator Thomp­ Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Henry L. son. Heck by Senators Madigan and Mowery. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Downingtown Senior High School Girls' Soccer Team by Sena­ Antonio Christian, Gloria McKam, Nazzarema Assunta tors Thompson and Gerlach. Giovanelli and to Charles H. Rogovin by Senator Mellow. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Zetta F. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Rittenhouse by Senator Tilghman. Reese W. Jenkins, Charles E. and Vivian C. Myers, Andrew Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Thomas D. Spurgeon, Chris Bittinger, James E. Rendler and to Jay L. Stoner Mills by Senator Tomlinson. by Senator Mowery. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Patricia K. Poprick by Senators Tomlinson, Conti, and Greenleaf 20 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JANUARY 2,

Congratulations of the Senate were extended to James o the Honorable, the Senate Hershner by Senator Waugh. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Warwick High In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the School Girls' Field Hockey Team by Senator Wenger. advice and consent of the Senate, Helen-Ann Comstock, 231 South Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Sixth Street, Philadelphia 19106, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial Art Rimer and to Larry Berg by Senator White. District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2002, and until her successor is ap­ Congratulations of the Senate were extended to William J. pointed and qualified. Harvey III by Senator Williams. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. THOMAS 1. RIDGE Robert Walsh, Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Roth, Mr. and Mrs. Mi­ Governor chael Vancas, Ashley Joseph Wilson and to Lucas P. Sheehan by Senator Wozniak. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON AGING CONDOLENCE RESOLUTIONS December 12,2000 The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following resolu­ tions, which were read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: To the Honorable, the Senate Condolences ofthe Senate were extended to the family ofthe ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: late J. Wayne Yorks by Senator Helfrick. Condolences ofthe Senate were extended to the family ofthe In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Marion T. Spellman, 837 North lin­ late Wilson L. Driver and to the family of the late Honorable coln Avenue, Scranton 18504, Lackawanna County, Twenty-second Davis Hall, Sr., by Senator Hughes. Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Condolences ofthe Senate were extended to the family ofthe Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2002, and until her succes­ late Honorable Joseph S. Walko by Senator LaValle. sor is appointed and qualified. Condolences ofthe Senate were extended to the family ofthe THOMAS J. RIDGE late Michael A. Starker by Senator Mowery. Governor Condolences ofthe Senate were extended to the family ofthe late Joseph Edward Coleman by Senator Schwartz. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD Condolences ofthe Senate were extended to the family ofthe OF COSMETOLOGY late Nathan James Gullette by Senator Williams. December 12, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the munications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor ofthe advice and consent ofthe Senate, Franklin K. Schoeneman, Route 61 Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to the North, P.O. Box 600, Pottsville 17901, Schuylkill County, Twenty­ Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: ninth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board ofCosmetology, to serve for a term ofthree years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months COMMISSIONER OF PROFESSIONAL beyond that period. AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor December 1, 2000 To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DRUG, ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: DEVICE AND COSMETIC BOARD In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, The Honorable Albert H. Masland, December 12, 2000 258 Conway Street, Carlisle 17013, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Commissioner ofProfessional To the Honorable, the Senate and Occupational Affairs, to serve until superseded, vice Dorothy M. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Childress, Lemoyne, resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the THOMAS J. RIDGE advice and consent ofthe Senate, Gayle A. Cotchen, 1097 Woodhill Governor Drive, Gibsonia 15044, Allegheny County, Fortieth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board, to serve for a term offour years and until her successor MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that COUNCIL ON AGING period, vice Diane Zilinskas, Pittsburgh, whose term expired.

THOMAS 1. RIDGE December 12,2000 Governor 2001 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 21

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD MEMBER OF THE HEALTH POLICY BOARD OF EDUCATION December 12, 2000 December 12,2000 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Carl A. Sirio, M.D., 50 Quail Hill advice and consent ofthe Senate, Frederick 1. Hartwigsen, 6 Devonshire Road, Pittsburgh 15238, Allegheny County, Thirty-eighth Senatorial Square, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Sena­ District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Health Policy Board, to torial District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Board ofEdu­ serve for a term ofthree years and until his successor is appointed and cation, to serve until October 1, 2004 or until his successor is appointed qualified. and qualified, vice Earl H. Horton, Landisville, whose term expired. THOMAS J. RIDGE THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor Governor MEMBER OF THE HEALTH POLICY BOARD MEMBER OF THE HEALTH POLICY BOARD December 12,2000 December 12,2000 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Steven R. Stroul, 229 Woodbriar advice and consent of the Senate, Susan J. Navish, 27 North Lane, Erie 16505, Erie County, Forty-ninth Senatorial District, for reap­ Meadowcroft Avenue, Pittsburgh 15216, Allegheny County, Thirty­ pointment as a member ofthe Health Policy Board, to serve for a term seventh Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Health ofthree years and until his successor is appointed and qualified. Policy Board, to serve for a term ofthree years and until her successor is appointed and qualified. THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION MEMBER OF THE HEALTH POLICY BOARD December 12,2000 December 12,2000 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Charles W. Pruitt, Jr., 300 Fox Chapel advice and consent ofthe Senate, Christine 1. Toretti, 2428 Oak Drive, Road, Apartment 407, Pittsburgh 15238, Allegheny County, Thirty­ Indiana 15701, Indiana County, Forty-first Senatorial District, for reap­ eighth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Health pointment as a member ofthe Board ofGovernors ofthe State System Policy Board, to serve for a term ofthree years and until his successor ofHigher Education, to serve until December 31,2002 and until her is appointed and qualified. successor is appointed and qualified.

THOMAS 1. RIDGE THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE HEALTH POLICY BOARD MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA December 12, 2000 OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: December 12,2000

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent ofthe Senate, Joseph 1. Reilly, 510 Arlington Road, ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Health Policy Board, to serve for a In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the term ofthree years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, advice and consent of the Senate, David L. Johnson, 3000 Harmosa vice Dr. Vail P. Garvin, Wayne, whose term expired. Lane, Havertown 19083-1125, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senato­ rial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Council ofTrustees THOMAS 1. RIDGE of Indiana University ofPennsylvania ofthe State System ofHigher Governor 22 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JANUARY 2,

Education, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2003, and until To the Honorable, the Senate his successor is appointed and qualified. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

THOMAS J. RIDGE In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent ofthe Senate, Gloria Vannucci Goldy, 275 Blossom Hill Drive, Lancaster 17601, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Senatorial MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA INDUSTRIAL District, for appointment as a member of the State Tax Equalization Board, to serve until November 14, 2003, or until her successor is ap­ DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY pointed and qualified, vice Charles H. Dougherty, Philadelphia, de­ clined appointment. December 12,2000 THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the COMMONWEALTH TRUSTEE OF TEMPLE advice and consent of the Senate, David E. Tungate, 148 Glo Min UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH Drive, Pittsburgh 15241, Allegheny County, Thirty-seventh Senatorial SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION District, for appointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, to serve until July 24, 2007 and until his suc­ cessor is appointed and qualified, vice Morris J. Dean, Bryn Mawr, December 12, 2000 whose term expired. To the Honorable, the Senate THOMAS J. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE MILK advice and consent of the Senate, Jerry L. Volpe, 767 Ashton Road, MARKETING BOARD Bensalem 19020, Bucks County, Sixth Senatorial District, for appoint­ ment as a Commonwealth Trustee ofTemple University-of the Com­ monwealth System of Higher Education, to serve until October 14, December 12,2000 2004, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice James A. Williams, Holland, whose term expired. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Barbara Ann Grumbine, 970 Halfway MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD Drive, Myerstown 17067, Lebanon County, Forty-eighth Senatorial OF VETERINARY MEDICINE District, for appointment as a member ofthe Milk Marketing Board, to serve for a term ofsix years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice J. Robert Derry, Indiana, whose term expired. December 12,2000

THOMAS J. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS advice and consent ofthe Senate, Barbara Pinker, 7434 Brimway Lane, Reading 19606, Berks County, Eleventh Senatorial District, for appoint­ ment as a member ofthe State Board ofVeterinary Medicine, to serve December 12,2000 for a tenn offour years and until her successor is appointed and quali­ fied, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Joy L. To the Honorable, the Senate Ellwanger, Pennsylvania Furnace, whose term expired. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS J. RIDGE In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent ofthe Senate, Robert V. Smith, 2909 Willowood, Erie 16506, Erie County, Forty-ninth Senatorial District, for appoint­ MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ment as a member ofthe State Board ofExaminers ofNursing Home WARREN STATE HOSPITAL Administrators, to serve until March 11, 2001 or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice David A. Metcalf, Warren, resigned. December 12, 2000

THOMAS J. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

MEMBER OF THE STATE TAX In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Andrea M. Wagner, 80 Cobham Park EQUALIZATION BOARD Road, Warren 16365, Warren County, Twenty-fifth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees ofWarren State December 12,2000 Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2006, or until her 2001 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 23

successor is appointed and qualified, vice Martha E. Pfusch, Erie, re­ In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the signed. advice and consent ofthe Senate, Ross W. Orner, Jr., R.D. 1, Box 88, Rockton 15856, Clearfield County, Twenty-fifth Senatorial District, for THOMAS 1. RIDGE reappointment as a member ofthe Agricultural Lands Condemnation Governor Approval Board, to serve for a term offour years and until his successor is appointed and qualified. MEMBER OF THE NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor December 12,2000 MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD To the Honorable, the Senate OF MEDICINE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: December 13,2000 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Solomon P. Bidding (Republican), 1637 Pulaski Avenue, Coal Township 17866, Northumberland County, To the Honorable, the Senate Twenty-seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Northumberland County Board ofAssistance, to serve until December 31, 2000, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Thomas M. Culver, Sunbury, resigned. advice and consent ofthe Senate, Howard K. Goldstein, Esquire (Public Member), 765 Arden Road, Jenkintown 19046, Montgomery County, THOMAS 1. RIDGE Twelfth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Governor Board ofMedicine, to serve for a term offour years and until his suc­ cessor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months be­ yond that period. MEMBER OF THE YORK COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor December 12, 2000 MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS To the Honorable, the Senate OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the December 13,2000 advice and consent ofthe Senate, Earl L. Williams, Jr., (Republican), 130 North Findlay Street, York 17402, York County, Thirteenth Sena­ To the Honorable, the Senate torial District, for appointment as a member ofthe York County Board ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: ofAssistance, to serve until December 31,2000, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Gene S. Abel, York, resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Frederick D. Kessler, Esquire, 43 THOMAS 1. RIDGE Market Street, Lewisburg 17837, Union County, Twenty-seventh Sena­ Governor torial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board of Examiners ofNursing Home Administrators, to serve for a term offour MEMBER OF THEAGIDCULTURAL LANDS years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. CONDEMNATION APPROVAL BOARD THOMAS J. RIDGE December 13,2000 Governor

To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Norman L. Morrison, 90 Mortimer December 13,2000 Road, Transfer 16154, Mercer County, Fiftieth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Agricultural Lands Condemnation Approval Board, to serve for a term offour years and until his successor To the Honorable, the Senate is appointed and qualified. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS J. RIDGE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent ofthe Senate, Thomas R. Czarnecki, D.O., 4101 Ridgeview Road, Harrisburg 17112, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senato­ rial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board ofOsteo­ MEMBER OF THE AGIDCULTURAL LANDS pathic Medicine, to serve for a term offour years and until his successor CONDEMNATION APPROVAL BOARD is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period.

December 13,2000 THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: 24 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL- SENATE JANUARY 2,

MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC turers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term offour years and TELEVISION NETWORK COMMISSION until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period.

December 13,2000 THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: SECRETARY OF BANKING In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Jerry Thompson, 1714 Sturbridge December 14,2000 Drive, Sewickley 15143, Allegheny County, Fortieth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Public Television To the Honorable, the Senate Network Commission, to serve for a term ofsix years or until his suc­ ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: cessor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months be­ yond that period, vice Rania L. Harris, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Fritz Bittenbender, 4400 Colonial Road, Dover 17315, York County, Twenty-eighth Senatorial District THOMAS 1. RIDGE Tues~ Governor for appointment as Secretary ofBanking, to serve until the second day ofJanuary 2003 or until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice David E. Zuern, Fairview, resigned. MEMBER OF THE STATE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor December 13,2000 JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, To the Honorable, the Senate BUTLER COUNTY ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the December 22, 2000 advice and consent ofthe Senate, Sandrina 1. Taraszki, 3725 Amherst Road, Erie 16506, Erie County, Forty-ninth Senatorial District, for To the Honorable, the Senate reappointment as a member ofthe State Real Estate Commission, to ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: . serve for a term offour years and until her 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 ofthe Senate, Alexander H. Lindsay, Jr., Esquire, THOMAS 1. RIDGE 186 Iron Bridge Road, Sarver 16055, Butler County, Twenty-first Sena­ Governor torial District, for appointment as Judge ofthe Court ofCommon Pleas ofButler County, to serve until the first Monday ofJanuary 2002, vice The Honorable Martin J. O'Brien, mandatory retirement. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THADDEUS STEVENS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor December 13,2000 MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF To the Honorable, the Senate THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the December 27, 2000 advice and consent ofthe Senate, Michael J. Winn, 1941 Glendower Drive, Lancaster 17601, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Senatorial Dis­ To the Honorable, the Senate trict, for appointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees ofThaddeus ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Stevens College ofTechnology, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanu­ ary 2003, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Alfredo R. Bustaque, Leola, resigned. advice and consent ofthe Senate, Valerie Smith, 7723 Farmdale Ave­ nue, Harrisburg 17112, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District Stat~ THOMAS J. RIDGE for appointment as a member ofthe Board of Governors ofthe Governor System ofHigher Education, to serve until December 31,2002 and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Dr. Muriel M. Berman, Allentown, resigned. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor December 13,2000 SECRETARY OF REVENUE To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: December 27,2000 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Sharon E. Guise, 93 South Main To the Honorable, the Senate Street, Dover 17315, York County, Twenty-eighth Senatorial District, ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board ofVehicle Manufac- 2001 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 25

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Please note the nomination dated December 12, 2000 for the ap­ advice and consent ofthe Senate, Mark Navarro, 4184 Kittatinny Drive, pointment of Earl L. Williams, Jr., (Republican), 130 North Findlay Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial Street, York 17402, York County, Thirteenth Senatorial District, as a District, for appointment as Secretary of Revenue, to serve until the member ofthe York County Board ofAssistance, to serve until Decem­ second Tuesday ofJanuary 2003 or until his successor is appointed and ber 31, 2000 and until his su,ccessor is appointed and qualified, should qualified, vice The Honorable Robert A. Judge, Sr., Glenolden, re­ be corrected to read: signed. Earl L. Williams, Jr., (Republican), 130 North Findlay Street, York 17402, York County, Thirteenth Senatorial District, as a member ofthe THOMAS 1. RIDGE York County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31. 2003 Governor and until his successor is appointed and qualified.

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOUSE MESSAGE OF WERNERSVILLE STATE HOSPITAL HOUSE CONCURS IN SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION December 27, 2000 The Clerk ofthe House ofRepresentatives informed the Sen­ To the Honorable, the Senate ate that the House has concurred in resolution from the Senate, ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: entitled: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Stephanie Moore, 40 Red Barberry Recess adjournment. Drive, Etters 17319, York County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees ofWernersville State STANDING COMMITTEES APPOINTED Hospital, toserve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Pattee 1. Miller, Reading, The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ resigned. . munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

TO: The Honorable Mark R. Corrigan CORRECTIONS TO NOMINATIONS Secretary ofthe Senate REFERRED TO COMMITTEE FROM: Senator ROBERT C. JUBELIRER The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ President Pro Tempore munications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor ofthe SUBJECT: Standing Committees ofthe Senate Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to the Appointments - 2001-2002 Sessions Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: DATE: January 2,2001 MEMBER OF THE NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY Pursuant to Rule XV, as President Pro Tempore, I hereby appoint BOARD OF ASSISTANCE the following Senators to the Standing Committees ofthe Senate for the 2001-2002 Sessions ofthe Senate. The appointment ofMinority mem­ December 14, 2000 bers is based on the recommendation ofthe Minority Leader and the naming ofMinority chairmen by designation ofthe Minority Leader. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA Please note the nomination dated December 12, 2000 for the ap­ SESSIONS OF 2001-2002 pointment ofSolomon P. Bidding (Republican), 1637 Pulaski Avenue, Coal Township 17866, Northumberland County, Twenty-seventh Sena­ AGING AND YOUTH torial District, as a member of the Northumberland County Board of Murphy, Chairman Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2000 and until his successor is Corman, Vice Chairman appointed and qualified, should be corrected to read: Solomon P. Bidding (Republican), 1637 Pulaski Avenue, Coal Robbins Earll Schwartz Township 17866, Northumberland County, Twenty-seventh Senatorial Tomlinson Kukovich* Stack District, as a member ofthe Northumberland County Board ofAssis­ M.1. White O'Pake Jubelirer, tance, to serve until December 31, 2003 and until his successor is ap­ ex-officio pointed and qualified. AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS MEMBER OF THE YORK COUNTY Waugh, Chairman Wenger, Vice Chairman BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Madigan D. White Logan December 14, 2000 Punt O'Pake* Wozniak Scarnati Kitchen Jubelirer, ex-officio To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: 26 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JANUARY 2,

APPROPRIATIONS Armstrong Corman Logan Tilghman, Chairman Lemmond Wozniak* Williams Tomlinson, Vice Chairman Dent Furno Jubelirer, ex-officio Bell Gerlach Boscola Holl Thompson Hughes GAME AND FISHERIES Greenleaf M. J. White Mellow Helfrick, Chairman Rhoades Murphy Musto Madigan, Vice Chairman Wenger Dent O'Pake Brightbill Fumo* Stout Robbins Scarnati Furno Madigan Bodack Wagner Waugh Kasunic* Wozniak Jubelirer, Corman Boscola Jubelirer, ex-officio ex-officio

BANKING AND INSURANCE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS HoIl, Chairman Conti, Chairman Armstrong, Vice Chairman Holl, Vice Chairman

Greenleaf Murphy Schwartz Tilghman Scarnati O'Pake Helfrick Corman Tartaglione Thompson Stack* Tartaglione Wenger Wagner* Williams Corman Bodack Jubelirer, Mowery Costa Jubelirer, ex-officio ex-officio JUDICIARY COMMUNICATIONS AND HIGH TECHNOLOGY Greenleaf, Chairman Corman, Chairman Lemmond, Chairman Conti, Vice Chairman Helfrick M. J. White Kukovich Robbins D. White Logan Brightbill Earll O'Pake Murphy Hughes* Wozniak Gerlach Costa* Schwartz Dent Boscola Jubelirer, Piccola Boscola Jubelirer, ex-officio ex-officio

COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LABOR AND INDUSTRY Punt, Chairman Arinstrong, Chairman D. White, Vice Chairman Gerlach, Vice Chairman

Robbins Scarnati Musto Wenger Thompson Kasunic Gerlach LaVaIle* Wozniak Madigan Tartaglione* LaVaIle Waugh Kukovich Jubelirer, Mowery Bodack Jubelirer, ex-officio ex-officio

CONSUMER PROTECTION AND LAW AND JUSTICE PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE Thompson, Chairman BeIl, Chairman Greenleaf, Vice Chairman Dent, Vice Chairman Holl Conti Stack Greenleaf M. J. White LaValle Tilghman Bodack* Tartaglione Tomlinson Boscola* Kukovich Rhoades Logan Jubelirer, Piccola Furno Jubelirer ex-officio ex-officio LOCAL GOVERNMENT EDUCATION Gerlach, Chairman Rhoades, Chairman Waugh, Vice Chairman Mowery, Vice Chairman Lemmond Scarnati Stack Piccola Conti Kukovich Thompson Logan* Williams Murphy ·Schwartz* LaValle Conti Boscola Jubelirer, Earll Hughes Jubelirer, ex-officio ex-officio MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY Tomlinson, Chairman M. J. White, Chairman Robbins, Vice Chairman Scarnati, Vice Chairman BeIl D. White Stack Helfrick D. White Williams Lemmond Kitchen* Wagner Rhoades Musto* Wozniak Punt Hughes Jubelirer, Brightbill Stout Jubelirer, ex-officio ex-officio PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE FINANCE Mowery, Chairman EarIl, Chairman Murphy, Vice Chairman Helfrick, Vice Chairman 2001 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 27

Gerlach Waugh Kitchen an Organizational Caucus on November 20, 2000, and elected the fol­ Piccola Hughes* Schwartz lowing members to positions in the Majority Leadership. M. J. White Costa Jubelirer, ex-officio David J. Brightbill Majority Leader Jeffrey E. Piccola Majority Whip RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS Noah W. Wenger Majority Caucus Chainnan Brightbill, Chainnan Robert D. Robbins Majority Caucus Secretary Piccola, Vice Chainnan Richard A. Tilghman - Majority Appropriations Chainnan Bell Robbins Musto Holl Mowery O'Pake The Caucus also nominated Robert C. Jubelirer for election as Tilghman Conti Stout President Pro Tempore for the Sessions of2001 and 2002. Wenger Mellow* Wagner Finally, the Caucus also nominated the following members to the Armstrong Furno Jubelirer, President Pro Tempore for appointment to the offices indicated. Lemmond Kasunic ex-officio Joe Conti Majority Policy Chainnan STATE GOVERNMENT Mary J0 White Majority Caucus Lemmond, Chainnan Administrator Thompson, Vice Chainnan Should you need further infonnation regarding the Majority Lead­ Bell Dent Logan ership, please let me know. Wenger Williams* Tartaglione Punt Bodack Jubelirer. Sincerely, ex-officio NOAH W. WENGER TRANSPORTATION Majority Caucus Chainnan Madigan, Chainnan Punt, Vice Chainnan APPOINTMENTS BY PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE Bell Earll Kasunic Rhoades D. White LaValle The PRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to announce the Presi- Armstrong Stout* Tartaglione dent pro tempore has made the following appointments: Tomlinson Costa Jubelirer, ex-officio Senator Mary Jo White as Majority Caucus Administrator. Senator Joe Conti as Majority Policy Chairman. URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING Senator Timothy F. Murphy as Chairman ofthe Stroke Pre­ Dent, Chainnan vention Task Force. Earll, Vice Chainnan Senator Robert C. Jubelirer as a member ofthe Tuition Ac­ Tilghman Waugh Stack count Programs Advisory Board. Brightbill Kitchen* Williams Piccola Furno Jubelirer, APPOINTMENTS BY MINORITY LEADER ex-officio The PRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to announce the Minor­ *Minority Chairperson ity Leader has made the following appointments: GENERAL COMMUNICATION Senator Vincent J. Hughes to serve on the Board ofDirectors ofthe State System ofHigher Education, and the Stroke Preven­ ANNOUNCEMENT OF tion Task Force. MAJORITY LEADERSHIP Senator Vincent J. Furno to serve on the Legislative Data Processing Committee. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ Senator Leonard J. Bodack to serve on the Legislative Data munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: Processing Committee. MAJORITY CAUCUS CHAIRMAN Senator Allen G. Kukovich to serve on the Stroke Prevention Senate ofPennsylvania Task Force. The State Capitol Senate Box 203036 GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS Harrisburg, PA 17120-3036 RESIGNATION OF November 29, 2000 SENATOR MELISSA A. HART

Honorable Mark R. Corrigan The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ Secretary ofthe Senate Room 462, Main Capitol Building munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: Harrisburg, PA 17120 SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA Senate Box 203040 Dear Mark: Harrisburg, PA 17120-3040 Please be advised that the Majority Caucus--consisting ofthe Sena­ December 29, 2000 tors and Senators-elect who will serve during the 2001 Session--met in 28 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JANUARY 2,

The Honorable Mark S. Schweiker COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Lieutenant Governor ofPennsylvania Public Employee Retirement Commission Room 200 Main Capitol Building P.O. Box 1429, Harrisburg, PA 17105-1429 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 November 21, 2000 Dear Lt. Governor Schweiker: The Honorable Mark R. Corrigan, Secretary Effective upon my swearing in as a United State Congresswoman Senate ofPennsylvania at noon on January 3,2001, I submit my resignation as a member ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania State Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania. It has been a dis­ 462 Main Capitol tinct honor to serve as a member ofthis dedicated legislative body since Harrisburg, PA 17120 my election to the Senate in November 1990. During my ten years in the Senate, I have proudly served the citi­ Dear Secretary Corrigan: zens ofthe 40th Senatorial District. My goal has been to advance our Republican position and seek solutions to the problems facing our state. The enclosed report was prepared by the Commission in response As Chairman ofthe Senate Finance Committee, I took justifiable pride to the direction provided by Senate Resolution Number 103, which was in delivering an aggressive tax reform agenda. passed on October 26, 1999. The resolution directed the Commission It has been exciting to work with you, my 29 Republican counter­ to study the funding methods used for cost-of-living adjustments in the parts, and the minority members throughout the previous Legislative Commonwealth and other states and to report its findings and recom­ Sessions. I am grateful for the trust and support that the members have mendations on funding cost-of-living adjustments no later than Decem­ given me and I will continue to be a strong supporter ofthe Majority ber 28, 2000. Caucus. In 2001, as we continue with strong, effective Republican lead­ The report presents a general discussion ofthe issues involved in ership in the State Senate, a Republican majority in the House and the the provision ofcost-of-living adjustments, a briefcommentary on the Ridge Administration, Pennsylvania remains a better place to live and Commonwealth's past practices with respect to cost-of-living adjust­ work. ments, and a suinmary ofthe survey conducted by the Commission to As Congresswoman-elect, I am ready to represent the constituents determine the funding practices in other states that provide cost-of­ ofthe Fourth Congressional District of Western Pennsylvania I look living adjustments. As directed by Senate Resolution Number 103, the forward to focusing on an innovative and cooperative agenda while report also contains the Commission's recommendations on a method addressing many challenges and opportunities as a member ofmy new for funding the liabilities incurred in the provision of future cost-of­ Republican team in Washington. living adjustments. On behalfofthe Commission, I am pleased to provide you with a Sincerely, copy ofthe report. The Commission is hopeful that the information provided in the report on this important and costly aspect of public MELISSA A. HART employee retirement system administration will be beneficial to you.

ANNUAL REPORT OF PENNVEST Sincerely, PAUL D. HALLIWELL The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ Chairman munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA PENNVEST ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority 22 South Third St., Harrisburg, PA 17101 CONSERVATION CORPS

November 20, 2000 The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: Dear Member ofthe General Assembly: Enclosed is a copy ofPENNVEST's Annual Report for Fiscal Year DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY 1999-2000. This report details all ofthe projects that have been ap­ Commonwealth ofPennsylvania proved by the PENNVEST Board since its inception in 1988. Room 1700, Labor & Industry Building Ifyou have any questions on this report, or would like to receive Seventh and Forster Streets additional copies, please do not hesitate to call me at 783-4496. Harrisburg, PA 17120 Sincerely, December 31, 2000

PAUL K. MARCHETTI Mark R. Corrigan, Secretary ofthe Senate Executive Director and Ted Mazia, Chief Clerk ofthe House ofRepresentatives

The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. Gentlemen:

REPORT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT I am pleased to submit the Pennsylvania Conservation Corps (PCC) COMMISSION PURSUANT TO SENATE annual report for fiscal year 1999-00, the Corps' sixteenth year ofopera­ tion. RESOLUTION No. 103 Last year, 468 young men and women were given the opportunity to gain self-confidence and improve their employability as members of The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ the PCC. Eighty corpsmembers completed courses at vocational-techni­ munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: cal schools, community colleges and other educational institutions; 39 were offered GED-preparation classes; and 28 took part in mentoring 2001 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 29 with local businesses and individuals. Nearly halfofall corpsmembers Dear Governor Ridge: moved directly into jobs upon leaving the Corps. During the fiscal year, the PCC completed 53 projects in 37 coun­ The annual report ofPennsylvania's Early Intervention activities is ties. Corpsmembers constructed or renovated 23 cabins, 21 playgrounds being submitted from the Departments ofHealth, Education and Public and 62 support buildings; improved or developed 213 miles oftrails and Welfare, and the State Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC). The 122 acres of wildlife habitat; helped preserve 10 historic sites; and report highlights the major activities for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 in com­ planted more than 41,000 seedlings and trees -- to name just a few of pliance with Pennsylvania Act 212-1990, the Early Intervention Ser­ their accomplishments. vices System Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act In summary, FY 99-00 reflected a tradition ofchallenges, opportu­ (IDEA). The Executive Summary representing the I.D.E.A. Part C activ­ nities and accomplishments, all ofwhich are documented in the pages ities administered by the Department ofPublic Welfare and required by . that follow. . the U.S. Department ofEducation is also enclosed. Pennsylvania is a leader in the development and implementation of Sincerely, the federal requirements under I.D.E.A. We offer these reports as a celebration oflife for families involved in early intervention activities; JOHNNY J. BUTLER The Departments ofHealth, Education and Public Welfare have served Secretary 46,370 children and families this fiscal year in the early intervention system. This report accounts for expenditures ofstate and federal alloca­ The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. tions and is a summation ofspecial achievements. The interagency collaboration with providers ofearly intervention services and families on a state and local level has been facilitated by ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LOW-INCOME the State ICC. The State ICC continues to assist and advise the Depart­ HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ments ofHealth, Education and Public Welfare. My daughter benefited tremendously from early intervention, so I The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ am especially appreciative of your interest and support on behalf of initiatives for young children. Early intervention is ofthe utmost impor­ munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: tance to children and their families and our report reflects statewide accomplishments ofwhich you can be very proud. The Council contin­ COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ues to offer our assistance and support in promoting an early interven­ Department ofPublic Welfare tion system that strengthens parents' abilities to raise their children with P.O. Box 2675 special needs in their home. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105-2675 Happy New Year!

December 13,2000 Sincerely,

Dear Member ofthe General Assembly: KATHY BRILL, Chair

In accordance with The Energy Conservation and Assistance Act, The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. 62 P.S. §§3011-3019, specifically, 62 P.S. §3015(c)(2)(ii), enclosed is the Annual Report ofthe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Pro­ gram for the period July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000. REPORT OF THE TREASURER Ifyou have any questions about the report, please do not hesitate OF TEMPLE UNIVERSITY to call Ms. Marilyn Eckley, Official-in-Charge, Office of Legislative Affairs, at 783-2554. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ Sincerely, munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows:

FEATHER O. HOUSTON TEMPLE UNIVERSITY Secretary Office ofFinancial Affairs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122 The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. December 5,2000

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EARLY The Honorable Mark R. Corrigan INTERVENTION INTERAGENCY Senate Secretary/Parliamentarian COORDINATING COUNCIL 462 Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, PA 17120

The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ Dear Senator Corrigan[sic}: munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: On October 30, 2000, in compliance with Act 31A of June 22, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA 2000, we submitted our audited financial statements. I now submit to Early Intervention Interagency Coordinating Council you herewith the Report ofthe Treasurer ofTemple University - OfThe Office ofMental Retardation Commonwealth System ofHigher Education for the fiscal year 1999­ P.O. Box 2675 2000. Harrisburg, PA 17105 Sincerely,

December 27,2000 TIMOTHY C. O'ROURKE Associate Vice President The Honorable Thomas J. Ridge and Controller Room 225 C, Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 30 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JANUARY 2,

The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. ceremonial day, but now that we are under the position in the order ofbusiness ofPetitions and Remonstrances we think it is PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES so important that that is reflected in today's Journ;l so that when The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from we talk about this later on in the legislative year it will not come Lackawanna, Senator Mellow. as a surprise to anyone, even though we did vote unanimously Senator MELLOW. Mr. President, just very quickly, first, it today to accept the rules. is important to offer our congratulations not only to the Members Thank you, Mr. President. who were sworn in who have served as Members ofthe Senate, The PRESIDENT. Without objection, Senator Hart has pro­ but also to the four new individuals who were sworn in for the vided some comments for the record. first time. I think they will find their experience will be a rather unique experience, and probably outside of interests they have (The following prepared statement was made a part ofthe .with their families, it will be the greatest experience they have record at the request ofthe gentlewoman from Allegheny, Sena­ ever had the opportunity to be involved in. tor HART:) And, Mr. President, secondly, earlier this afternoon when we On this day ofnew beginnings, I believe it is only fitting that one adopted the Rules of the Senate, not the Financial Operating of us who is exiting reflect on the wonderful and rare opportunity to Rules ofthe Senate, a unanimous vote was taken for the Rules of serve as a Member ofthe Pennsylvania Senate. I leave today for a new the Senate, and with that we have no problem, except I think it is opportunity to serve Pennsylvania as a Member ofthe United States important for the Chair to note, and for it to be noted on the re­ House ofRepresentatives, but it is a bittersweet departure. I truly loved serving here in this architectural treasure that is our State Capitol. cord, that those of us basically on this side ofthe aisle are not Though we are s~rrounded by splendor as we do our work here, we overly happy with the way the Committee on Rules and Execu­ all know that our servIce as Senators goes far beyond the ceremony and tive Nominations has been operating over the last several years. formality of this Chamber. Service in the Senate of Pennsylvania is Mr. President, the Committee on Rules and Executive Nomina­ more than just a job or a prestigious position, it is a vocation. We are tions has been used as a supercommittee here in the Senate at the always Senators. We all know too well that our Sunday church services may turn into constituent meetings. We also know that because ofthe exclusion of Members who are not on the Committee on Rules position, any service project or community cause with which we become and Executive Nominations, and those ofus who have worked in involved is more likely to succeed. The time demands are great, but the this Chamber for a number ofyears know exactly what I am talk­ reward is worth it -- fulfillment is an elusive goal in life, but it is less ing about. elusive ifwe use our power to effect change for the greater good. It is a wonderful gift to be able to touch many lives in a positive A bill on final concurrence will be considered in the Commit­ way. Writing a bill to fund a State program to educate domestic violence tee on Rules and Executive Nominations, Mr. President, by victims, changing the tax code to make sure that a young entrepreneur Members of the Committee on Rules and Executive Nomina­ will start her business in Pennsylvania, or making sure that emergency tions. It will then come out on the floor ofthe Senate, and with­ food assistance is available for needy families are just a few things that come to mind. This is an opportunity that too few people are willing to out a suspension ofthe overall rules ofthe Senate, the Members take, and one too often squandered by some who get elected. ofthe Senate who are not Members ofthe Committee on Rules It is my departing wish for all ofthe Members, both current and and Executive Nominations have no opportunity to offer any future ofthis august body, that they use their time here to "do good," as input on the floor ofthe Senate. we always say in caucus. Enjoy and learn from your wonderful col­ leagues here in the Pennsylvania Senate. I am pleased and honored to So what we are going to try to do and hope that we will have have done so in my 10 years here. I wish you all the best. the indulgence of the. Republican Leader, Senator Brightbill, once we reconvene later this month, we are going to offer a reso­ RECESS lution. I would hope that Senator Brightbill, who is chairman of Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations, will at least The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from give it the opportunity of being considered in the Rules room. Lebanon, Senator Brightbill. This resolution basically, Mr. President, will not make the Com­ Senator BRIGHTBILL. Mr. President, I request a recess of mittee on Rules and Executive Nominations a supercommittee at the Senate, as we still have some further business. the exclusion ofthe Members ofthe Senate who are not Mem­ The PRESIDENT. The Senate will stand in recess. bers ofthe Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations, but AFTER RECESS in fact will give us an opportunity that once a bill is reported from the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations on The PRESIDENT pro tempore (Robert C. Jubelirer) in third consideration or on fmal passage, or a bill that has been the Chair. amended in the House that has been reported to the floor ofthe Senate, that we will not have to suspend the rules ofthe Senate The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The time of recess having for the purpose ofgiving the 50 Members ofthe Senate the op­ expired, the Senate will come to order. portunity to offer amendments on the floor for, in many cases, some legislation that is of extreme importance to the 12-plus SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS million people who live in Pennsylvania. The only way now a ELECTION RETURNS OF SENATOR-ELECT Member would have the opportunity to offer an amendment to VINCENT J. FUMO that particular bill would be to have the rules suspended. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. I would ask all Members and So, it is something we are very much concerned with, Mr. guests to please take their seats so that we can proceed to do the President. We did not want to talk about it today because it is a 2001 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 31

special swearing-in ofthe Senator-elect from the First Senatorial Senator FUMO. Mr. President, I would just like to introduce District. I ask the Clerk to read the returns from the First Senato­ Peter Nero, who has come with us. He is a great artist in Pennsyl­ rial District. vania, and we want to make sure he is here with us. The Clerk read the election returns as follows: The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair is pleased to recog­ nize on the floor one ofthe great legends ofmusic in this coun­ FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT try, and someone I have had the pleasure ofhearing many times Philadelphia Vincent 1. Furno (D) 64,877 George Jacob (R) 15,114 and admired and respected, and I think all ofus have had that. You do us a great honor by being here, and we are delighted to Whereupon, the following named person was declared duly welcome you. elected Senator in the General Assembly ofthe Commonwealth (Applause.) ofPennsylvania: Senator FUMO. Mr. President, I made him promise to come back when we get the piano tuned. First District-Vincent J. Furno The PRESIDENT pro tempore. If he soothes you, Senator Furno, we will have him back every day. STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE COMMUNICATION FROM THE GOVERNOR The PRESIDENT pro tempore. For the record, the Chair has been informed by the Secretary ofthe Commonwealth that the NOMINATION REFERRED TO COMMITTEE Senator-elect has filed in her office the accounts and affidavits as required by the Election Code. The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate the fol­ lowing communication in writing from His Excellency, the Gov­ ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE ernor ofthe Commonwealth, which was read as follows and re­ ferred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Would Senator-elect Furno please come to the bar ofthe Senate. MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL Please rise. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT BOARD I now have the great honor, the absolute great honor to present one of the outstanding people, let alone outstanding jurists, in January 2,2001 this Commonwealth, the Honorable Renee Hughes. Judge Hughes. To the Honorable, the Senate Judge HUGHES. Thank you so much, President pro tempore ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Jubelirer. It is an extraordinary honor for me to be here today, and although I know that it was not nice to be late, I am really .In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, The Honorable Thomas Paese, 2518 glad you were late today because it is a real pleasure for me to North Second Street, Harrisburg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth have the honor to swear in this special Senator. Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Public School Would you please place your left hand on your Bible and raise Employees' Retirement Board, to serve until January 1, 2004 and until your right hand and repeat after me: his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Samuel Sanzotto, I, Vincent J. Furno, do solemnly swear that I will support, Mechanicsburg, whose term expired. obey, and defend the Constitution ofthe United States and the THOMAS J. RIDGE Constitution ofthis Commonwealth, and that I will discharge the Governor duties ofmy office with fidelity, so help me God. You are duly elected, and you are now duly sworn to the of­ ADJOURNMENT fice of Senator ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania. Congrat­ The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the ulations. Majority Leader, Senator Brightbill. Senator FUMO. Thank you. Senator BRIGHTBILL. Mr. President, I move the Senate do (Applause.) now adjourn until Tuesday, January 23, 2001, at 2 p.m., Eastern LEAVE OF ABSENCE Standard Time. The motion was agreed to by voice vote. Senator BRIGHTBILL asked and obtained a leave ofabsence The Senate adjourned at 3:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. for Senator TOMLINSON, for today's Session, for personal rea­ sons. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS GUEST OF SENATOR VINCENT J. FUMO PRESENTED TO THE SENATE The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Philadelphia, Senator Furno.