COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL

TUESDA y I JUNE 30 I 1987

SESSION OF 1987 171ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 53

SENATE of the Commonwealth, which was read as follows, and TUESDAY, June 30, 1987. referred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nomina­ The Senate met at 1:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving tions: Time. MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Mark S. Singel) CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF in the Chair. THE STA TE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION June 30, 1987. PRAYER To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: The Chaplain, the Reverend Mr. DARBY NACE, of the In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate Central Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist for the advice and consent of the Senate Raleigh B. Robertson, R. Church, Mount Wolf, offered the following prayer: D. l, Mayport 16240, Clarion County, Forty-first Senatorial Dis­ trict, for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees Let us pray. of Clarion University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Our dear, kind, Heavenly Father, we come to You with Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January, humble hearts. We need Your help and guidance with the 1993, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. many decisions that we must make during this day. We must ROBERT P. CASEY. continue to open our hearts and minds so that Your help may flow through our lives. Help us to keep in mind the lives of REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES others and not just our own thoughts. We thank You for the rest through the night and for the Senator HESS, from the Committee on Education, opportunity to breathe in our lungs the breath for this new reported the following bill: day. For we pray this in Your precious name. Amen. HB 9 (Pr. No. 1816) An Act promoting the development of programs to prevent JOURNAL APPROVED students from dropping out of school. The PRESIDENT. A quorum of the Senate being present, Senator MADIGAN, from the Committee on Labor and the Clerk will read the Journal of the preceding Session of Industry, reported the following bills: June29, 1987. HB 8 (Pr. No. 1978) (Amended) The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the preceding Session, when, on motion of Senator LOEPER, further An Act providing that certain funds received under the reading was dispensed with, and the Journal was approved. Federal Job Training Partnership Act shall be used to provide support services related to job training; and providing for eligibil­ ity for such services. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 1477 (Pr. No. 1730) APPROVAL OF SENATE BILL An Act amending the act of July 1, 1978 (P. L. 584, No. 109), The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate communication in known as the "Milrite Act," further providing for grants to area labor management committees. writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the Common­ wealth, advising that the following Senate Bill had been Senator PETERSON, from the Committee on Public approved and signed by the Governor: Health and Welfare, reported the following bills: SB551 SB 949 (Pr. No. 1221) NOMINATION BY THE GOVERNOR An Act amending the act of July 8, 1986 (P. L. 408, No. 89), REFERRED TO COMMITTEE entitled "Health Care Cost Containment Act," further providing for the Health Care Cost Containment Council. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following HB 4 (Pr. No. 1979) (Amended) communication in writing from His Excellency, the Governor 930 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JUNE 30,

An Act authorizing the Department of Public Welfare to WE, The undersigned members of the Senate, pursuant to establish a grant program for projects which provide employment section 8 (b) of Article IV of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, do opportunities for certain individuals. hereby request that you place the nomination of Clair Kenny, Jr., Scranton, Pennsylvania, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Scranton State School for the Deaf, before the entire Senate DISCHARGE PETITIONS body for a vote, the nomination not having been voted upon within 15 legislative days: The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: John Stauffer Robert C. Jubelirer In the Senate, June 30, 1987. F. Joseph Loeper David J. Brightbill A PETITION William J. Moore To place before the Senate the nomination of Fred C. Pace, Esq., The PRESIDENT. The communications will be laid on the as a member of the Board of Claims. table. TO: The Presiding Officer of the Senate WE, The undersigned members of the Senate, pursuant to LEGISLATIVE LEAVES section 8 (b) of Article IV of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, do hereby request that you place the nomination of Fred C. Pace, Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, I request a temporary Esq., Pottsville, Pennsylvania, as a member of the Board of Claims, before the entire Senate body for a vote, the nomination Capitol leave on behalf of Senator Fisher. I would also like to not having been voted upon within 15 legislative days: request a temporary Capitol leave on behalf of Senator John Stauffer Stauffer. Robert C. Jubelirer The PRESIDENT. Senator Loeper requests temporary F. Joseph Loeper Capitol leaves for Senator Fisher and Senator Stauffer. Does David J. Brightbill the Senate have any objection to the leave requests? The Chair William J. Moore hears none. The leaves will be granted. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: LEAVES OF ABSENCE In the Senate, June 30, 1987. Senator LINCOLN asked and obtained leaves of absence A PETITION for Senator FUMO and Senator SCANLON, for today's To place before the Senate the nomination of James A. Hughes Session, for personal reasons. as a member of the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education. CALENDAR TO: The Presiding Officer of the Senate WE, The undersigned members of the Senate, pursuant to SB 940 CALLED UP OUT OF ORDER section 8 (b) of Article IV of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, do hereby request that you place the nomination of James A. SB 940 (Pr. No. 1232) - Without objection, the bill was Hughes, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as a member of the Board called up out of order, from page 6 of the Third Consider­ of Governors of the State System of Higher Education, before ation Calendar, by Senator LOEPER, as a Special Order of the entire Senate body for a vote, the nomination not having been Business. voted upon within 15 legislative days: John Stauffer BILL ON THIRD CONSIDERATION Robert C. Jubelirer AND FINAL PASSAGE F. Joseph Loeper David J. Brightbill SB 940 (Pr. No. 1232) - The Senate proceeded to consid­ William J. Moore eration of the bill, entitled: The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following An Act amending the act of July 2, 1984 (P. L. 555, No. 111), communication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: entitled, as amended, "Small Business Incubators Act," further providing for small business incubator grants and loans and for In the Senate, June 30, 1987. the powers and duties of the board; further providing for loans and grants; and extending the expiration date of the act. A PETITION To place before the Senate the nomination of Clair Kenny, Jr., as Considered the third time and agreed to, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Scranton State And the amendments made thereto having been printed as School for the Deaf. required by the Constitution, TO: The Presiding Officer of the Senate On the question, Shall the bill pass finally? The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: 1987 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 931

YEAS-48 A Supplement to the act of April 1, 1863 (P. L. 213, No. 227), entitled "An act to accept the grant of Public Lands, by the Afflerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore United States, to the several states, for the endowment of Agri­ Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer cultural Colleges," making appropriations for carrying the same Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton into effect; providing for a basis for payments of such appropri­ Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer ations; and providing a method of accounting for the funds Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart appropriated. Corman Lemmond Rego Ii Stout Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman Considered the second time and agreed to, Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill Hankins Lynch Romanelli Wilt Helfrick Madigan Ross Zemprelli just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ NAYS-0 priations. HB 1497 Pr. No. 1891) The Senate proceeded to consid- A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted eration of the bill, entitled: "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill An Act amending the act of July 28, 1966 (3rd Sp. Sess., P. L. 87, No. 3), known as the "University of Pittsburgh-Common­ to the House of Representatives for concurrence. wealth Act," making appropriations for carrying the same into effect; providing for a basis for payments of such appropriations; LEGISLATIVE LEAVES CANCELLED and providing a method of accounting for the funds appropri­ ated. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the presence on Considered the second time and agreed to, the floor of Senator Fisher and Senator Stauffer and their Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. temporary Capitol leaves will be cancelled. Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS priations. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SECRETARY HB 1498 (Pr. No. 1892) - The Senate proceeded to consid­ eration of the bill, entitled: The SECRETARY. The Majority and Minority Leaders have given their permission for the Committee on Community A Supplement to the act of November 30, 1965 (P. L. 843, No. and Economic Development to meet during today's Session to 355), known as the "Temple University-Commonwealth Act," making appropriations for carrying the same into effect; provid­ consider House Bill No. l. ing for a basis for payments of such appropriations; and provid­ ing a method of accounting for the funds appropriated. LEGISLATIVE LEAVE Considered the second time and agreed to, Senator ZEMPRELLI. Mr. President, I would request a Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. temporary Capitol leave on behalf of Senator Andrezeski. Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill The PRESIDENT. Senator Zemprelli requests temporary just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ Capitol leave for Senator Andrezeski. Is there an objection to priations. the temporary Capitol leave? The Chair hears none. The leave HB 1499 (Pr. No. 1893) - The Senate proceeded to consid­ will be granted. eration of the bill, entitled: A Supplement to the act of July 7, 1972 (P. L. 743, No. 176), CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR RESUMED known as the "Lincoln University-Commonwealth Act," making appropriations for carrying the same into effect; providing for a NON PREFERRED APPROPRIATION BILLS basis for payments of such appropriations; and providing a CALLED UP OUT OF ORDER method of accounting for the funds appropriated. The PRESIDENT. Without objection, we will turn to the Considered the second time and agreed to, consideration of the nonpreferred appropriation bills on page Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. 7 of today's Calendar. The Chair hears no objection, and Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill would ask the indulgence of the Senators as we proceed just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ through consideration of these bills. priations. SECOND CONSIDERATION CALENDAR HB 1500 (Pr. No. 1894)- The Senate pr-0ceeded to consid­ eration of the bill, entitled: NONPREFERRED APPROPRIATION BILLS ON SECOND CONSIDERATION AND RECOMMITTED An Act making appropriations to the Trustees of the Univer­ sity of Pennsylvania. HB 1496 (Pr. No. 1890)-The Senate proceeded to consid­ eration of the bill, entitled: Considered the second time and agreed to, 932 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JUNE 30,

Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. An Act making an appropriation to the Delaware Valley Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill College of Science and Agriculture at Doylestown, Pennsylvania. just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ Considered the second time and agreed to, priations. Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. HB 1501 (Pr. No. 1895) - The Senate proceeded to consid­ Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill eration of the bill, entitled: just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ priations. An Act making appropriations to the Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. HB 1507 (Pr. No. 1901) - The Senate proceeded to consid­ eration of the bill, entitled: Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. An Act making an appropriation to the Philadelphia Colleges Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill of the Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ Considered the second time and agreed to, priations. Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. HB 1502 (Pr. No. 1896) The Senate proceeded to consid- Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill eration of the bill, entitled: just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ priations. An Act making appropriations to the Thomas Jefferson Uni- versity, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. HB 1508 (Pr. No. 1902)-The Senate proceeded to consid­ eration of the bill, entitled: Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. An Act making an appropriation to the Philadelphia College of Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill Textiles and Science. just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ Considered the second time and agreed to, priations. Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. HB 1503 (Pr. No. 1897)- The Senate proceeded to consid­ Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill eration of the bill, entitled: just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ priations. An Act making appropriations to The Medical College of Pennsylvania, East Falls, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. HB 1509 (Pr. No. 1781) - The Senate proceeded to consid­ eration of the bill, entitled: Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. An Act making appropriations to the Trustees of the Berean Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill Training and Industrial School at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ Considered the second time and agreed to, priations. Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. HB 1504 (Pr. No. 1898) The Senate proceeded to consid- Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill eration of the bill, entitled: just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ priations. An Act making an appropriation to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. HB 1510 (Pr. No. 1782) The Senate proceeded to consid- eration of the bill, entitled: Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. An Act making appropriations to the Downingtown Industrial Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill and Agricultural School, Downingtown, Pennsylvania. just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ Considered the second time and agreed to, priations. Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. HB 1505 (Pr. No. 1899) - The Senate proceeded to consid­ Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill eration of the bill, entitled: just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ priations. An Act making an appropriation to the Trustees of Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. HB 1511 (Pr. No. 1783) - The Senate proceeded to consid­ eration of the bill, entitled: Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. An Act making an appropriation to the Johnson Technical Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill Institute of Scranton, Pennsylvania. just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ Considered the second time and agreed to, priations. Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. HB 1506 (Pr. No.1900)-The Senate proceeded to consid­ Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill eration of the bill, entitled: just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ priations. 1987 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 933

HB 1512 (Pr. No. 1784) The Senate proceeded to consid­ Considered the second time and agreed to, eration of the bill, entitled: Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill An Act making an appropriation to the Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ priations. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. HB 1518 (Pr. No. 1790)-The Senate proceeded to consid­ Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill eration of the bill, entitled: just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ An Act making an appropriation to the Wistar Institute- priations. Research, Philadelphia. HB 15.13 (Pr. No. 1903)- The Senate proceeded to consid­ Considered the second time and agreed to, eration of the bill, entitled: Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. An Act making an appropriation to the Philadelphia College of Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill Performing Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ priations. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. HB 1519 (Pr. No. 1791)- The Senate proceeded to consid­ Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill eration of the bill, entitled: just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ An Act making an appropriation to the Trustees of the Univer- priations. sity of Pennsylvania for cardiovascular studies. HB 1514 (Pr. No. 1904) The Senate proceeded to consid- Considered the second time and agreed to, eration of the bill, entitled: Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. An Act making an appropriation to the Pennsylvania College Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill of Optometry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ priations. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. HB 1520 (Pr. No. 1792) -The Senate proceeded to consid­ Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill eration of the bill, entitled: just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ An Act making an appropriation to St. Francis Hospital, priations. Pittsburgh. HB 1515 (Pr. No. 1905) -The Senate proceeded to consid­ Considered the second time and agreed to, eration of the bill, entitled: Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. An Act making an appropriation to the Pennsylvania College Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ priations. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. HB 1521 (Pr. No. 1793) The Senate proceeded to consid- Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill eration of the bill, entitled: just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ An Act making appropriations to St. Christopher's Hospital, priations. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. HB 1516 (Pr. No. 1788) The Senate proceeded to consid­ Considered the second time and agreed to, eration of the bill, entitled: Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. An Act making an appropriation to the Central Penn Oncology Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill Group. just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ priations. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. HB 1522 (Pr. No. 1794)-The Senate proceeded to consid- Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill eration of the bill, entitled: just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ An Act making an appropriation to the Lancaster Cleft Palate. priations. Considered the second time and agreed to, HB 1517 (Pr. No. 1789)-The Senate proceeded to consid­ Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. eration of the bill, entitled: Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill An Act making an appropriation to the Fox Chase Institute for just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ Cancer Research, Philadelphia, for the operation and mainte­ priations. nance of the cancer research program. HB 1523 (Pr. No. 1795) The Senate proceeded to consid­ eration of the bill, entitled: 934 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JUNE 30,

An Act making an appropriation to the Pittsburgh Cleft Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. Palate. Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill Considered the second time and agreed to, just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. priations. Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill HB 1529 (Pr. No. 1801) - The Senate proceeded to consid­ just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ eration of the bill, entitled: priations. An Act making an appropriation to the Academy of Natural HB 1524 (Pr. No. 1796) -The Senate proceeded to consid­ Sciences. eration of the bill, entitled: Considered the second time and agreed to, An Act making an appropriation to the Trustees of Jefferson Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. Medical College and Hospital of Philadelphia for a comprehen­ Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill sive program relating to Tay-Sachs disease. just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ Considered the second time and agreed to, priations. Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. HB 1530 (Pr. No. 1802) - The Senate proceeded to consid­ Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill eration of the bill, entitled: just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ priations. An Act making an appropriation to the Trustees of the Buhl Science Center. HB 1525 (Pr. No. 1797)- The Senate proceeded to consid­ Considered the second time and agreed to, eration of the bill, entitled: Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. An Act making an appropriation to the Burn Foundation of Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill Greater Delaware Valley. just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ Considered the second time and agreed to, priations. Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. HB 1531 (Pr. No. 1803) -The Senate proceeded to consid­ Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill eration of the bill, entitled: just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ priations. An Act making an appropriation to the Home for Crippled Children, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. HB 1526 (Pr. No. 1798)-The Senate proceeded to consid­ Considered the second time and agreed to, eration of the bill, entitled: Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. An Act making an appropriation to the Trustees of the Univer­ Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill sity of Pennsylvania for the general maintenance and operation just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ of the University of Pennsylvania Museum. priations. Considered the second time and agreed to, HB 1532 (Pr. No. 1804) - The Senate proceeded to consid­ Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. eration of the bill, entitled: Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ An Act making an appropriation to the Museum of the Phila­ priations. delphia Civic Center for maintenance and the purchase of appa­ ratus, supplies and equipment. HB 1527 (Pr. No. 1799)-The Senate proceeded to consid­ Considered the second time and agreed to, eration of the bill, entitled: Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. An Act making an appropriation to the Carnegie Museum of Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill Natural History for maintenance and the purchase of apparatus, just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ supplies and equipment. priations. Considered the second time and agreed to, HB 1533 (Pr. No. 1805) -The Senate proceeded to consid­ Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. eration of the bill, entitled: Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ An Act making an appropriation to the Afro-American Histor- priations. ical and Cultural Museum for operating expenses. HB 1528 (Pr. No. 1800)-The Senate proceeded to consid­ Considered the second time and agreed to, consideration. eration of the bill, entitled: Ordered, To be printed for third Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill An Act making an appropriation to the Franklin Institute just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ Science Museum. priations. Considered the second time and agreed to, 1987 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 935

HB 1534 (Pr. No. 1806) The Senate proceeded to consid­ HOUSE MESSAGES eration of the bill, entitled: SENATE BILL RETURNED WITH AMENDMENTS An Act making an appropriation to the Everhart Museum in Scranton. The Clerk of the House of Representatives returned to the Senate SB 334, with the information the House has passed the Considered the second time and agreed to, same with amendments in which the concurrence of the Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. Senate is requested. Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill The PRESIDENT. The bill, as amended, will be placed on just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ the Calendar. priations. HOUSE CONCURS IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 1535 (Pr. No. 1807) - The Senate proceeded to consid­ TO HOUSE BILL eration of the bill, entitled: The Clerk of the House of Representatives informed the An Act making an appropriation to the Arsenal Family and Children's Center. Senate that the House has concurred in amendments made by the Senate to HB 87. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. BILL SIGNED Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Mark S. Singel) in priations. the presence of the Senate signed the following bill: HB 1536 (Pr. No. 1808) The Senate proceeded to consid­ HB87. eration of the bill, entitled: An Act making an appropriation to the Trustees of the Univer­ CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR RESUMED sity of Pittsburgh for the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. BILLS ON CONCURRENCE IN Considered the second time and agreed to, HOUSE AMENDMENTS Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. BILL OVER IN ORDER TEMPORARILY Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill SB 45 (Pr. No. 919) - The Senate proceeded to consider­ just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ ation of the bill, entitled: priations. An Act amending the act of June 22, 1970 (P. L. 378, No. 122), HB 1537 (Pr. No. 1809) -The Senate proceeded to consid- entitled "Nursing Home Administrators License Act," further eration of the bill, entitled: providing for functions and duties of the board. An Act making an appropriation to the Beacon Lodge Camp. Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, I move the Senate do ·' Considered the second time and agreed to, concur in the amendments made by the House to Senate Bill Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. No.45. Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill On the question, just considered was recommitted to the Committee on Appro­ Will the Senate agree to the motion? priations. Senator MELLOW. Mr. President, may we be at ease for just a moment. RECESS The PRESIDENT. The Senate will be at ease. (The Senate was at ease.) Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, I request a recess of the Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, I wish to withdraw the Senate for the purpose of holding a Republican caucus and a motion to concur in the amendments made by the House to Democratic caucus. Senate Bill No. 45, and request that Senate Bill No. 45 go over The PRESIDENT. Are there any objections? The Chair in its order temporarily. hears no objection, and declares a recess of the Senate. The PRESIDENT. Senator Loeper withdraws the motion on concurrence and instead requests that the bill go over tem­ AFTER RECESS porarily. Is th.ere an objection to the request? The Chair hears The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having elapsed, the none. The bill will go over in its order temporarily. Senate will be in order. SENATE CONCURS IN HOUSE AMENDMENTS SB 137 (Pr. No. 1203) -The Senate proceeded to consider­ ation of the bill, entitled: 936 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JUNE 30,

An Act providing for certification of persons who perform LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED radon testing and radon remediation; providing for the confiden­ tiality of certain data; imposing penalties; and making an appro­ The PRESIDENT. The Chair notices the presence on the priation. floor of Senator Zemprelli. His temporary Capitol leave will Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, I move the Senate do be cancelled. concur in the amendments made by the House to Senate Bill No.137. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR RESUMED

On the question, THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR Will the Senate agree to the motion? PREFERRED APPROPRIATION BILL Senator O'P AKE. Mr President, I, likewise, urge my col­ REREPORTED FROM COMMITTEE AS leagues to concur. All the House did was remove the $100,000 AMENDED ON THIRD CONSIDERATION appropriation from this bill. This bill will make sure that AND FINAL PASSAGE those who are in the business of testing for radon and reduc­ ing radon in people's homes would have to be certified as HB 1287 (Pr. No. 1975) - The Senate proceeded to consid­ qualified. There are a lot of fly-by-nighters out there-the eration of the bill, entitled: correct testing and reduction of radon could literally mean the An Act making appropriations from the Workmen's Compen­ difference between life and death-so I urge concurrence in sation Administration Fund to the Department of Labor and this badly needed piece of legislation. Industry to provide for the expenses of administering The Penn­ sylvania Workmen's Compensation Act and The Pennsylvania LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED Occupational Disease Act for the fiscal year July 1, 1987, to June 30, 1988, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the presence on unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1987. the floor of Senator Andrezeski. His temporary Capitol leave will be cancelled. Considered the third time and agreed to, And the amendments made thereto having been printed as LEGISLATIVE LEAVES required by the Constitution, I request temporary Senator MELLOW. Mr. President, On the question, Capitol leaves for Senator Lincoln, Senator Lewis and Shall the bill pass finally? Senator Zemprelli. The PRESIDENT. Senator Mellow requests temporary The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of Capitol leaves for Senator Lincoln, Senator Lewis and the Constitution and were as follows, viz: Senator Zemprelli. Are there objections? The Chair hears YEAS-48 none. The leaves will be granted. Afflerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore And the question recurring, Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker Will the Senate agree to the motion? Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart the Constitution and were as follows, viz: Corman Lemmond Regoli Stout Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman YEAS-48 Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams Afflerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore Hankins Lynch Romanelli Wilt Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer Helfrick Madigan Ross Zemprelli Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton NAYS-0 Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted Corman Lemmond Regoli Stout Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate return said bill to Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams the House of Representatives with information that the Lynch Romanelli Wilt Hankins amendments in which con­ Helfrick Madigan Ross Zemprelli Senate has passed the same with NAYS-0 currence of the House is requested. SB 859 CALLED UP OUT OF ORDER A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. SB 859 (Pr. No. 1049) - Without objection, the bill was Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate inform the House called up out of order, from page 5 of the Third Consider­ of Representatives accordingly. ation Calendar, by Senator LOEPER, as a Special Order of Business. 1987 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 937

BILL ON THIRD CONSIDERATION AMENDED much money to improve the infrastructure of this Common­ wealth for the people in dealing with water, and to now move SB 859 (Pr. No. 1049) - The Senate proceeded to consider­ it from $450 million to $600 million on a bond issue is really ation of the bill, entitled: insignificant in the sense of what we are trying to accomplish An Act authorizing the incurring of indebtedness, with in this Commonwealth. approval of the electors, of $300,000,000 for the repair, construc­ I would urge my colleagues, when you are talking in terms tion, reconstruction, rehabilitation, extension and improvement issue-what we did in the past for $500 million on of municipal sewage treatment systems; and providing the alloca­ of a bond tion of the bond proceeds. land and recreation-we are dealing with something much more fundamental here to make Pennsylvania a stronger state the third time, Considered economically with a strong infrastructure. I urge an affirma­ On the question, tive vote, Mr. President, to have the bond issue total $600 Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? million. Indeed, we will have other kinds of monies with other Senator PETERSON, by unanimous consent, offered the programs available, but it is still a magnificent, huge under­ following amendment: taking to try to get the infrastructure of this Commonwealth and sanitary wastes for the people to Amend Title, page 1, line 2, by striking out "$300,000,000" to deal with the water and inserting: $450,000,000 live in a healthful climate, to have more industry and a Amend Title, page 1, line 4, by inserting after "systems": and healthy economy. I urge an affirmative vote, Mr. President. community water supply systems Senator PETERSON. Mr. President, the amendment I just Amend Sec. 1, page 1, line 9, by striking out "$300,000,000" placed in the bill raised it to $450 million, and we also, as was and inserting: $450,000,000 With the $180 million Amend Sec. 1, page 1, line 12, by inserting after "systems": stated, included water supply systems. and community water supply systems that is still available in the Water Loan program, that gives us Amend Sec. 3, page 2, line 3, by striking out "$300,000,000" a total of $630 million if this bond issue is passed by the and inserting: $450,000,000 voters. It is our belief $630 million is a good number to start after "systems": and Amend Sec. 3, page 2, line 6, by inserting at. If, at a later date, further funds are needed, we can go community water supply systems on the Amend Sec. 5, page 2, line 19, by inserting after "systems": through the process again, as we do periodically and community water supply systems Firemen's Loan Fund. It is my opinion that a good place to start is at $630 million. Going over a half billion dollars might On the question, scare the voters, and it might endanger the chance of its Will the Senate agree to the amendment? passage. I would ask the Members to oppose the amendment It was agreed to. raising it to $600 million. On the question, Senator MELLOW. Mr. President, I rise to support the Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration, as amendment offered by the gentleman from Westmoreland, amended? Senator Kelly, and I do it knowing full well what it means to Senator KELLEY, by unanimous consent, offered the fol­ represent a district that has been besieged with water problems lowing amendment: and with sewage problerfi.s. I think, Mr. President, if you Amend Title, page 1, line 2, by striking out "$300,000,000" would travel throughout this state and you would poll people, and inserting: $600,000,000 they will probably indicate to you their major concern in the Amend Sec. 1, page 1, line 9, by striking out "$300,000,000" Commonwealth is the concern with regard to the environ­ and inserting: $600,000,000 ment, and probably in regard to the environment, Mr. Presi­ 3, by striking out "$300,000,000" Amend Sec. 3, page 2, line dent, their number one concern is not so much the sewage as it and inserting: $600,000,000 is the quality of water they are ingesting, and I can see no On the question, reason why we cannot \:quate a bond issue for sewage and Will the Senate agree to the amendment? water to be the same. Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, it is my understanding I think the gentleman from Westmoreland, Senator Kelley, this would raise the amount to $600 million from $450 million makes a good point when he talks about at least a $600 million and, therefore, we would oppose the adoption of the amend­ figure that would be needed through a bond issue for the ment. proper type of infrastructure for both sewage and water, and, Senator KELLEY. Mr. President, the previous amendment Mr. President, I think it is very, very important because this is just offered by the gentleman from Forest, Senator Peterson, not a political issue. The problem with water cuts across polit­ was an increase of $300 million for the referendum to $450 ical boundaries and municipal boundaries. Those of us in the million. What this amendment does is increase it from $450 northeast and also in the northwest, who have gone through million to $600 million. Senator Peterson's amendment also the problem with giardiasis over the years, know it is a tre­ incorporated water as opposed to the bill in its present struc­ mendous environmental hazard and is even a greater health ture prior to the Peterson amendment for just sewage. I hazard. I think we can cast a vote today, Mr. President, to believe, Mr. President, it is equally important in this Com­ show the people whom we represent we are sincere in trying to monwealth, as far as I am concerned, we cannot spend too alleviate the problem, at least at the infrastructure, and I do 938 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JUNE 30, not believe $600 million, when basically you are talking $300 An Act amending the act of November 4, 1983 (P. L. 217, No. million for a sewer issue and $300 million for a water issue, is 63), entitled "Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly too much money to deal with. I would ask for an affirmative Act," changing the definitions of "prescription drug" and "private contractor"; further providing for eligible claimants vote. who receive other assistance, for funding and for reports by the And the question recurring, Department of Aging; further providing for the continuation of Will the Senate agree to the amendment? the program by receiving additional proposals for the purpose of providing pharmaceutical assistance for the elderly; further pro­ (During the calling of the roll, the following occurred:) viding for program criteria and for reports by the Pharmaceutical Senator MADIGAN. Mr. President, I would like to change Assistance Review Board; and further providing for the penalty for violation of the act. my vote from "aye" to "no." The PRESIDENT. The gentleman will be so recorded. Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, I move the Senate do Senator PECORA. Mr. President, I would like to change concur in the amendments made by the House to Senate Bill my vote from "aye" to "no." No. 334. The PRESIDENT. The gentleman will be so recorded. On the question, The yeas and nays were required by Senator KELLEY and Will the Senate agree to the motion? were as follows, viz: LEGISLATIVE LEAVES YEAS-23 Senator MELLOW. Mr. President, I request a temporary Afflerbach Lemmond O'Pake Stapleton Capitol leave for Senator Rocks, who has been called from Andrezeski Lewis Rego Ii Stewart the floor, and also for Senator Andrezeski, who has also been Bodack Lincoln Reibman Stout Hankins Lynch Rocks Williams called from the floor. Jones Mellow Romanelli Zemprelli The PRESIDENT. Senator Mellow requests temporary Kelley Musto Ross Capitol leaves for Senator Rocks and Senator Andrezeski. NAYS-25 The Chair hears no objection. The leaves will be granted. Armstrong Helfrick Madigan Shaffer Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, I would also like to Bell Hess Moore Shumaker request temporary Capitol leaves on behalf of Senator Brightbill Holl Pecora Stauffer Shumaker and Senator Peterson who have been called to a Corman Hopper Peterson Tilghman Fisher Jubelirer Rhoades Wenger Committee of Conference meeting. Greenleaf Loeper Salvatore Wilt The PRESIDENT. Senator Loeper requests temporary Greenwood Capitol leaves for Senator Shumaker and Senator Peterson. Less than a majority of the Senators having voted "aye," The Chair hears no objection. These leaves will also be the question was determined in the negative. granted. The PRESIDENT. Senate Bill No. 859 will go over in its Senator ZEMPRELLI. Mr. President, I would request a order,asamended. temporary Capitol leave on behalf of Senator Bodack. The PRESIDENT. Senator Zemprelli requests temporary ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAJORITY WHIP Capitol leave for Senator Bodack. Without objection, the leave will be granted. Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, I would like to announce And the question recurring, that the recessed meeting of the Committee of Conference on Will the Senate agree to the motion? House Bill No. 210 will be held immediately at the rear of the House Chamber an~ ask if those conferees would report to The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of that meeting. · the Constitution and were as follows, viz: The PRESIDENT. Would the conferees on House Bill No. YEAS-48 210 please report to the room at the rear of the House Afflerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore Chamber for a continuation of the recessed meeting. Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR NO. 1 Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart Corman Lemmond Rego Ii Stout Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman BILL ON CONCURRENCE IN Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger HOUSE AMENDMENTS Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams Hankins Lynch Romanelli Wilt SENATE CONCURS IN HOUSE AMENDMENTS Helfrick Madigan Ross Zemprelli SB 334 (Pr. No. 1229)-The Senate proceeded to consider­ NAYS-0 ation of the bill, entitled: A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. 1987 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 939

Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate inform the House Section 3. Definitions. of Representatives accordingly. The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR RESUMED "On-the-job training." A program in which the training necessary to perform a job is provided by the employer after the SB 805 CALLED UP OUT OF ORDER employee is hired and designed for individuals who do not have training or specific work experience required for the job. SB 805 (Pr. No. 1217) - Without objection, the bill was "Supported work." A program in which employers make a called up out of order, from page 5 of the Third Consider­ commitment to hire individuals with little or no work history who ation Calendar, by Senator LOEPER, as a Special Order of are provided with counseling and assistance to ensure their transi­ Business. tion to a fully functioning employment status. Such counseling is provided at the worksite to the extent possible. Assistance can BILL ON THIRD CONSIDERATION AMENDED take the form of helping the individual perform the job for a SB 805 (Pr. No. 1217) - The Senate proceeded to consider­ short period of time if deemed necessary and could include a wage subsidy for the employer. ation of the bill, entitled: "Transitionally needy general assistance recipient." A An Act providing for the establishment of a program to coordi­ person classified as transitionally needy under the provisions of nate job training, job placement and other services for persons section 432(3)(iii) of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), receiving aid to families with dependent children; imposing addi­ known as the Public Welfare Code, including homeless individ­ tional powers and duties on the Department of Public Welfare; uals who have exhausted their eligibility for public assistance. and providing for insurance coverage for basic health-care bene­ "Work experience." A program which meets the specifica­ fits to qualified individuals. tions in the Commonwealth's State plan for work experience pro­ grams under the Job Training Partnership Act (Public Law 97- Considered the third time, 300, 96 Stat. 1322), designed to enhance a participant's employ­ ability by helping him develop good work habits and basic skills On the question, needed for the work environment through employment in the Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? public sector for up to three months. The program is designed for Senator BRIGHTBILL, on behalf of himself and Senator individuals who have never worked or who have been unem­ JONES, by unanimous consent, offered the following amend­ ployed for a considerable length of time. ment: Section 4. Use of funds. Funds appropriated pursuant to this act are to be used for the Amend Title, page I, line I, by inserting after "establish­ establishment of Project Independence, which involves demon­ ment": within the Department of Public Welfare stration job training projects for welfare recipients which meet Amend Title, page 1, lines 2 through 5, by striking out the criteria listed in section 5. Only private industry councils "persons" in line 2, all of lines 3 and 4 and "Welfare" in line 5 created pursuant to the Job Training Partnership Act (Public and inserting: welfare recipients Law 97-300, 96 Stat. 1322), may apply for funding under this act. Amend Bill, pages 1 through 8, by striking out all of lines 12 Section 5. Project requirements. through 19, page 1; all of lines 1 through 30, pages 2 through 7; In order to qualify for funding, the proposed training project all of lines 1 through 8, page 8, and inserting: must meet the following criteria: Section 2. Declaration of policy. (I) The project will combine the resources of the The General Assembly finds and declares as follows: Departments of Public Welfare, Labor and Industry and Edu­ (1) There is a critical need in this Commonwealth for cation to test new models of delivery of employment, training investment in our human capital to ensure that employers are and education services to persons dependent on public welfare able to hire workers with suitable skills and to ensure that the or food stamps who have multiple barriers to employment. most disadvantaged Pennsylvania workers have access to rele­ (2) Demonstration projects must provide comprehen­ vant job training. sive employment and training services to participants which (2) Many individuals dependent on public welfare meet their individual needs. Each demonstration project must would like to work, but have difficulty obtaining employment provide the following: adequate to become self-sufficient due to barriers such as: (i) Assessment of education, employment and (i) Lack of education. training needs and development of an individualized (ii) Lack of applicable occupational skills. employment plan agreed to by the participant. (iii) Lack of knowledge of the world of work. (ii) Case management services for participants who (iv) Lack of adequate support services such as are not ready to immediately enter employment. Case transportation and child care. management would include obtaining needed job train­ (3) Existing State and Federal job training programs do ing services identified in the plan as well as necessary not meet the training needs for all workers in need of training, support services such as child care, training, transporta­ nor do they meet the needs for all businesses in this Common­ tion, and the provision of supportive counseling during wealth. training and follow-up. (4) The Departments of Public Welfare, Labor and (iii) Adult basic education, adult diploma pro­ Industry and Education have special responsibilities and grams, preparation for general equivalency diploma and resources with which to develop programs to assist individuals English as a second language. with special needs to attain the skills needed for self-suffi­ (iv) Vocational skills, work experience, supported ciency. work or on-the-job training. (5) A discretionary grant program for innovative train­ (v) Job readiness training, job search assistance ing projects is needed to develop successful training models to job development and job placement services. ' fill needs not met by other programs and to conduct research. (vi) Support services, such as day care, transporta­ tion and medical insurance, needed to ensure successful 940 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JUNE 30,

transition to employment. Program participants whose (3) Pay 50% of the cost of such premium during the cash assistance is discontinued because of earned income next six months of employment. shall be eligible for four months of continued medical (4) Pay 75% of the cost of such premium during the assistance benefits. next six months of employment. (vii) Projects should ensure that transitionally (5) Pay 100% of the cost of such premium thereafter. needy persons receive needs-based payments during Amend Bill, page 11, lines 6 through 22, by striking out all of training, not to exceed the amount of the applicable said lines and inserting: general assistance payment, and not to exceed six monthly payments per trainee. Such payments must be Section 9. Data collection, reporting requirements and evalua­ only for training which the trainee actually attends. Tran­ tion. sitionally needy persons who start training and exhaust (a) Evaluation.-The Department of Public Welfare, in eligibility for cash assistance may continue to participate cooperation with the Departments of Labor and Industry and in training. Education, shall conduct an evaluation within six months of the (3) In addition to services listed in paragraph (2), each completion of projects funded under this act. demonstration project shall develop comprehensive service (b) Data collection and reporting.-The Department of models which will combine vocational skills, work experience Public Welfare, in cooperation with the Departments of Labor or supported work with skills specific literacy training and and Industry and Education, shall within six months of comple­ other support services needed to help the most educationally tion of projects funded under this act prepare a report for the disadvantaged individuals. General Assembly containing the following: (4) Case management services, determination of eligi­ (1) A list of projects funded under this act and the bility under the Job Training Partnership Act of 1983 (Public amount of the grant awarded for each project. Law 97-300, 96 Stat. 1322), and referral to other job training (2) Job placement rates for participants in training pro­ and education services wherever possible shall be provided at jects funded under this act. the county assistance office. The local Office of Employment (3) Job retention rates for participants after six months, Security shall locate specialized staff at the demonstration site one year, two years, and three years. to provide job placement services to both those who do not (4) Job relatedness to training of jobs obtained by par­ require more intensive employment and training services and ticipants. those who have completed training and are ready for job (5) Training costs for each participant in the job train­ placement. ing projects funded under this act. (5) The demonstration projects shall serve on a priority Section 10. Continuing appropriation. basis welfare recipients who fall into one or more of the fol­ Any appropriation by the General Assembly for purposes of lowing target groups: this program shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year, but shall (i) Individuals with an education grade level under be a continuing appropriation. the sixth grade, or individuals with limited or no fluency Section 11. Effective date. in the English language. This act shall take effect July 1, 1987. (ii) Single parents receiving Aid to Families with On the question, Dependent Children whose child or children are all under Will the Senate agree to the amendment? the age of six. (iii) Single parents receiving Aid to Families with It was agreed to. Dependent Children who have been receiving welfare Without objection, the bill, as amended, was passed over in benefits for more than two years. its order at the request of Senator BRIGHTBILL. (6) Projects shall be innovative and have potential for replication elsewhere in this Commonwealth. THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR RESUMED Section 6. Review of project applications. BILL REREPORTED FROM COMMITTEE AS The Department of Public Welfare, in cooperation with the Departments of Labor and Industry and Education, shall give AMENDED ON THIRD CONSIDERATION special consideration to projects which can demonstrate the use AMENDED of other available funding resources, including, but not limited HB 369 (Pr. No. 1974) - The Senate proceeded to consid­ to, private sector funds, other Federal, State or local agency funds, or funds made available under the Job Training Partner­ eration of the bill, entitled: ship Act (Public Law 97-300, 96 Stat. 1322). An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P. L. 1257, Section 7. Conversion of welfare benefits. No. 511), known as ''The Local Tax Enabling Act,'' providing an The cash benefits or participants eligible for cash assistance exclusion for certain memberships and fees; authorizing govern­ may be converted into wage subsidies for on-the-job training, ing bodies to establish a period during which interest and penal­ supported work and work experience projects. The department ties on earned income taxes will be waived if the taxes are paid in shall seek Federal approval for the diversion of cash assistance full; and providing for taxes on admission prices to bowling alleys for wage subsidies for on-the-job training, supported work and or bowling lanes. work experience projects. Amend Sec. 8, page 10, lines 10 through 14, by striking out Considered the third time, "shall be required" in line 10, all of lines 11 through 13, and On the question, "cost of the premium thereafter." in line 14 and inserting: Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? shall: Senator BRIGHTBILL, by unanimous consent, offered the (1) Not be required to pay any of the cost of the following amendment: premium for such health insurance policy during the fifth and sixth months of employment. Amend Sec. 1 (Sec. 2), page 3, line 8, striking out "A" and (2) Pay 25% of the cost of such premium during the inserting: an amusement or admissions - next six months of employment. 1987 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 941

On the question, Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger Will the Senate agree to the amendment? Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams Hankins Lynch Romanelli Wilt Senator AFFLERBACH. Mr. President, I rise to support Helfrick Madigan Ross Zemprelli the amendment offered by my colleague, the gentleman from NAYS-0 Lebanon, Senator Brightbill. The amendment is nothing more than a clarifying amendment to language we placed in the bill A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted just the other day. This particular amendment very spe­ "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. cifically clarifies our intent at that time so there can be no Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate return said bill to mistake. the House of Representatives with information that the Senate has passed the same without amendments. And the question recurring, Will the Senate agree to the amendment? BILLS OVER IN ORDER It was agreed to. SB 152 and 324 Without objection, the bills were passed The PRESIDENT. House Bill No. 369 will go over in its over in their order at the request of Senator LOEPER. order, as amended. BILL ON THIRD CONSIDERATION AND FINAL PASSAGE SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS HB 365 (Pr. No. 398) - The Senate proceeded to consider­ ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SECRETARY ation of the bill, entitled: The SECRETARY. The Majority and Minority Leaders An Act amending the act of June 21, 1937 (P. L. 1969, No. have given their permission for the Committee on Military 389), known as the "Electric Cooperative Corporation Act," further providing for directors' and Veterans Affairs to meet off the floor in the Rules Com­ liability and indemnification. mittee room to consider House Bill No. 942 at this time. Considered the third time and agreed to, On the question, LEGISLATIVE LEAVE Shall the bill pass finally? Senator ZEMPRELLI. Mr. President, I request a tempo­ The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of rary Capitol leave on behalf of Senator Williams. the Constitution and were as follows, viz: The PRESIDENT. Senator Zemprelli requests temporary YEAS-48 Capitol leave for Senator Williams. The Chair hears no objec­ tion. The leave will be granted. Aftlerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR RESUMED Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton BILL ON THIRD CONSIDERATION Boda ck Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer AND FINAL PASSAGE Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart Corman Lemmond Rego Ii Stout HB 66 (Pr. No. 69) - The Senate proceeded to consider­ Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger ation of the bill, entitled: Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P. L. 323, No. Hankins Lynch Romanelli Wilt Helfrick Madigan Ross Zemprelli 130), known as "The County Code," further authorizing appro­ priations to tourist promotion agencies. NAYS-0 Considered the third time and agreed to, A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted On the question, "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Shall the bill pass finally? Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate return said bill to the House of Representatives with information that the The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of Senate has passed the same without amendments. the Constitution and were as follows, viz: BILL OVER IN ORDER YEAS-48 SB 401 - Without objection, the bill was passed over in its Afflerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore order at the request of Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer Senator LOEPER. Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer AND FINAL PASSAGE Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart SB 415 (Pr. No. 452) The Senate proceeded to Corman Lemmond Rego Ii Stout consider- Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman ation of the bill, entitled: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," providing for alcohol and drug detoxification, treatment and care medical assistance payments by the Department of Public Welfare. 942 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JUNE 30,

Considered the third time and agreed to, The PRESIDENT. Senator Loeper, requests temporary Capitol leave on behalf of Senator Tilghman. The Chair hears On the question, no objection. The leave will be granted. Shall the bill pass finally? THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR RESUMED The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: BILL OVER IN ORDER TEMPORARILY YEAS-48 SB 426 - Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order temporarily at the request of Senator LOEPER. Afflerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer SB 45 CALLED UP Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton SB 45 (Pr. No. 919) - Without objection, the bill, which Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer previously went over in its order temporarily, was called up, Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart Corman Lemmond Regoli Stout from page 1 of the Calendar, under Bill on Concurrence in Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman House Amendments, by Senator LOEPER. Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams SENATE CONCURS IN HOUSE AMENDMENTS Hankins Lynch Romanelli Wilt Helfrick Madigan Ross Zemprelli SB 45 (Pr. No. 919) - The Senate proceeded to consider­ NAYS-0 ation of the bill, entitled: An Act amending the act of June 22, 1970 (P. L. 378, No. 122), A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted entitled "Nursing Home Administrators License Act," further "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. providing for functions and duties of the board. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, I move the Senate do to the House of Representatives for concurrence. concur in the amendments made by the House to Senate Bill SB 416 (Pr. No. 453) - The Senate proceeded to consider­ No.45. ation of the bill, entitled: On the question, An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1333, No. 320), Will the Senate agree to the motion? entitled "Pennsylvania Election Code," further providing for the signing of nomination petitions and the contents of certain nomi­ The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of nation petitions. the Constitution and were as follows, viz: Considered the third time and agreed to, YEAS-48 On the question, Afflerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore Shall the bill pass finally? Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer the Constitution and were as follows, viz: Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart YEAS-48 Corman Lemmond Regoli Stout Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman Afflerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker Hankins Lynch Romanelli Wilt Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton Helfrick Madigan Ross Zemprelli Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer NAYS-0 Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart Corman Lemmond Regoli Stout A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate inform the House Hankins Lynch Romanelli Wilt of Representatives accordingly. Helfrick Madigan Ross Zemprelli NAYS-0 BILL OVER IN ORDER TEMPORARILY SB 516 - Without objection, the bill was passed over in its A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted order temporarily at the request of Senator LOEPER. "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION to the House of Representatives for concurrence. AND FINAL PASSAGE HB 526 (Pr. No. 576) - The Senate proceeded to consider­ LEGISLATIVE LEAVE ation of the bill, entitled: Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, Senator Tilghman has An Act providing for the appointment of a Commissioner of been called from the floor to his office and I would request a Mental Health; establishing powers and duties of the commis­ sioner; and making a repeal. temporary Capitol leave on his behalf. 1987 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 943

Considered the third time and agreed to, SB 542 (Pr. No. 602) - The Senate proceeded to consider­ ation of the bill, entitled: On the question, Shall the bill pass finally? An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1333, No. 320), entitled "Pennsylvania Election Code," further providing for The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of assistance in voting. the Constitution and were as follows, viz: Considered the third time and agreed to, YEAS-47 On the question, Afflerbach Holl Moore Shaffer Shall the bill pass finally? Andrezeski Hopper Musto Shumaker Armstrong Jones O'Pake Stapleton The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of Bell Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer the Constitution and were as follows, viz: Bodack Kelley Peterson Stewart Brightbill Lemmond Rego Ii Stout YEAS-48 Corman Lewis Reibman Tilghman Fisher Lincoln Rhoades Wenger Afflerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore Greenleaf Loeper Rocks Williams Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer Greenwood Lynch Romanelli Wilt Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker Hankins Madigan Ross Zemprelli Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton Helfrick Mellow Salvatore Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer NAYS-1 Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart Corman Lemmond Rego Ii Stout Hess Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Hankins Lynch Romanelli Wilt Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate return said bill to Helfrick Madigan Ross Zemprelli the House of Representatives with information that the NAYS-0 Senate has passed the same without amendments. A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted SB 529 (Pr. No. 582) - The Senate proceeded to consider­ "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. ation of the bill, entitled: Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1333, No. 320), to the House of Representatives for concurrence. entitled "Pennsylvania Election Code," further providing for certain applications for official absentee ballots, for absentee LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED electors files and lists and for canvassing of official absentee ballots. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the presence on Considered the third time and agreed to, the, floor of Senator Shumaker. His temporary Capitol leave will be cancelled. On the question, Shall the bill pass finally? THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR RESUMED The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION the Constitution and were as follows, viz: AND FINAL PASSAGE YEAS-46 SB 564 (Pr. No. 798) - The Senate proceeded to consider­ ation of the bill, entitled:

Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer An Act amending the act of February 1, 1966 (1965 P. L. 1656, Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker No. 581), entitled "The Borough Code," further providing for Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton expenses of delegates and mayors incurred in attending meetings Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer and conventions. Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart Corman Lemmond Reibman Stout Considered the third time and agreed to, Fisher Lewis Rhoades Tilghman And the amendments made thereto having been printed as Greenleaf Lincoln Rocks Wenger Greenwood Loeper Romanelli Williams required by the Constitution, Hankins Lynch Ross Wilt On the question, Helfrick Madigan Salvatore Zemprelli Hess Mellow Shall the bill pass finally? NAYS-2 The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of Afflerbach Rego Ii the Constitution and were as follows, viz: A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted YEAS-48 "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Afflerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer to the House of Representatives for concurrence. Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer 944 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JUNE 30,

Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart YEAS-48 C-0rman Lemmond Regoli Stout Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman Afflerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker Hankins Lynch Romanelli Wilt Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton Helfrick Madigan Ross Zemprelli Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart NAYS-0 Corman Lemmond Regoli Stout Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams Hankins Lynch Romanelli Wilt Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill Helfrick Madigan Ross Zemprelli to the House of Representatives for concurrence. NAYS-0 SB 574 (Pr. No. 1231) The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill entitled "Tax Reform Code of 1971," further providing for the realty transfer tax. to the House of Representatives for concurrence. Considered the third time and agreed to, BILL OVER IN ORDER And the amendments made thereto having been printed as SB 678 - Without objection, the bill was passed over in its required by the Constitution, order at the request of Senator LOEPER. On the question, BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION Shall the bill pass finally? AND FINAL PASSAGE The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions.of SB 738 (Pr. No. 1200) The Senate proceeded to consider- the Constitution and were as follows, viz: ation of the bill, entitled: YEAS-48 An Act amending the act of April 27, 1927 (P. L. 450, No. 291), entitled, as amended, "State Fire Marshal Law," providing Afflerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore for the delivery of fuels to retail service stations; and imposing Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker penalties. Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton Considered the third time and agreed to, Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart And the amendments made thereto having been printed as Corman Lemmond Regoli Stout required by the Constitution, Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger On the question, Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams Shall the bill pass finally? Hankins Lynch Romanelli Wilt Helfrick Madigan Ross Zempretli The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of NAYS-0 the Constitution and were as follows, viz:

A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted YEAS-47 "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Afflerbach Hess Moore Shaffer Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill Andrezeski Holl Musto Shumaker Armstrong Hopper O'Pake Stapleton to the House of Representatives for concurrence. Bell Jones Pecora Stauffer SB 613 (Pr. No. 678) The Senate proceeded to consider- Bodack Jubelirer Peterson Stewart Brightbill Lemmond Rego Ii Stout ation of the bill, entitled: Corman Lewis Reibman Tilghman Fisher Lincoln Rhoades Wenger An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), Greenleaf Loeper Rocks Williams entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," permitting former Greenwood Lynch Romanelli Wilt prisoners of war to use certain State park camping facilities free Hankins Madigan Ross Zemprelli of charge. Helfrick Mellow Salvatore Considered the third time and agreed to, NAYS-I On the question, Kelley Shall the bill pass finally? A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. the Constitution and were as follows, viz: Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. 1987 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 945

SB 752 (Pr. No. 870) The Senate proceeded to consider- the purpose of having a separate day for stepparents as ation of the bill, entitled: opposed to the fact that stepparents should be looked upon as real parents, and that Mother's Day and Father's Day would An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," further providing really take care of it. I wonder if the gentleman, as a cospon­ for the payment of gratuities to children of certain veterans. sor of this bill, could help me comprehend the meaning. Senator SAL VATORE. Mr. President, I feel honored to be Considered the third time and agreed to, interrogated by such a gentleman as distinguished as the On the question, Senator from Westmoreland County. It is not often I get this Shall the bill pass finally? honor. Why do we recognize stepparents? Because, number The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of one, they vote. Number two, why not? Number three, they the Constitution and were as follows, viz: are special people, otherwise they would not be stepparents; they would be has-beens. Number four, everybody should YEAS-48 have their day in the sun. Aftlerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore Senator KELLEY. Mr. President, I commend the gentle­ Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer man. I think he was most cogent and direct in his answer. Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton Where I had reservations about supporting this bill-because Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer as my question initially said, I would look upon them, gener­ Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart ally, as regular mothers and fathers-the gentleman has per­ Corman Lemmond Rego Ii Stout Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman suaded me with his directness and his wisdom. Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams And the question recurring, Hankins Lynch Romanelli Wilt Shall the bill pass finally? I-:Ielfrick Madigan Ross Zemprelli The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of NAYS-0 the Constitution and were as follows, viz: A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted YEAS-48 "aye,'' the question was determined in the affirmative. Afflerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer to the House of Representatives for concurrence. Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart Corman Lemmond Regoli Stout The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the presence on Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman the floor of Senator Peterson. His temporary Capitol leave Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams will be cancelled. Hankins Lynch Romanelli Wilt Helfrick Madigan Ross Zemprelli THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR RESUMED NAYS-0 BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION AND FINAL PASSAGE A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted the question was determined in the affirmative. SB 769 (Pr. No. 896) - The Senate proceeded to consider­ "aye," ation of the bill, entitled: Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. An Act providing for the observance of the first Sunday of October of each year as "Pennsylvania Stepparents Day." SB 854 (Pr. No. 1044) - The Senate proceeded to consider­ ation of the bill, entitled: Considered the third time and agreed to, An Act amending the act of July 8, 1986 (P. L. 437, No. 92), On the question, entitled "Pennsylvania Agricultural Fair Act," placing limita­ Shall the bill pass finally? tions on grants for capital improvements; and making an appro­ priation. Senator KELLEY. Mr. President, I desire to interrbgate the gentleman from Philadelphia, Senator Salvatore. Considered the third time, The PRESIDENT. Will the gentleman from Philadelphia, On the question, Senator Salvatore, permit himself to be interrogated? Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? Senator SALVATORE. I will, Mr. President. Senator KELLEY. Mr. President, the distinguished gen­ AMENDMENT OFFERED tleman from Philadelphia is a cosponsor of Senate Bill No. Senator SHUMAKER, by unanimous consent, offered the 769, and it designates a separate day in this Commonwealth as following amendment: Stepparents Day. That is the present bill under consideration. Amend Title, page 1, line 5, by inserting after "repeals,"": I am wondering if the gentleman could elaborate and explain further providing for the advisory committee; 946 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JUNE 30,

Amend Sec. I, page I, line 9, by striking out "Section" where from the fairs groups have come to me and asked me to intro­ it appears the second time and inserting: Sections 4 and duce an amendment to this bill whereby the state would be Amend Sec. I, page I, line 10, by striking out "is" and insert­ divided into four regions. These regions would coincide with ing: are Amend Sec. I, page I, by inserting between lines 11 and 12: their own organizational regions and add one more member to this advisory committee to increase it from seven to eight. Section 4. Advisory committee. (a) Committee established.-There is established within the This would mean there would be representatives from each department an advisory committee composed of [seven] eight one of the areas in the state, which would then be geographi­ members as follows: the Secretary of Agriculture, who shall be cally fair, and all of the fairs from the various zones which chairman; the Chairman of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs they now operate under their own organization would become Committee of the House of Representatives, or his designee; the members of the board, and representation, I think, would be Chairman of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee of the Senate, or his designee; and [four] five additional members to be on a more equitable basis. That is the purpose of this amend­ appointed by the secretary, including [three] four representatives ment and I would ask for its adoption. of agricultural fairs, one from each area as setfOfth in subsection Senator STAPLETON. Mr. President, I would have to (a. I) and one member who shall represent the public at large. The oppose the amendment of the gentleman from Dauphin, appointed members shall serve for terms of two years. Appoint­ Senator Shumaker, and ask my colleagues to support me. ments to the committee shall be made within 60 days of this act. (a.I) Areas.-That area or territory of the State that First of all, I think it should be noted that the present com­ includes the counties as specified: mittee has only been in existence since the passage of Act 92, (I) Area I - 16 counties: Erie, Crawford, Mercer, Law­ which was July 8, 1986, just a year ago. This is hardly long rence, Warren, Venango, Butler, Forest, Clarion, Armstrong, enough to fairly assess the workings of the committee. Also, I McKean, Elk, Cameron, Jefferson, Clearfield, Indiana. think the present committee-Senator Shumaker indicated he (2) Area 2 - 23 counties: Potter, Clinton, Centre, Tioga, Lycoming, Union, Snyder, Mifflin, Juniata, Bradford, has no problems with the committee-is doing an excellent Sullivan, Montour, Northumberland, Columbia, job. They do represent the fairs, they do represent the 4-H Susquehanna, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Schuylkill, clubs and the FHA's and agribusiness all around the State of Carbon, Wayne, Pike, Monroe. Pennsylvania, and these are the groups that are funded by this (3) Area 3 - 14 counties: Beaver, Allegheny, Washing­ committee. The Pennsylvania Fair Association of County ton, Greene, Westmoreland, Fayette, Cambria, Somerset, Blair, Bedford, Huntingdon, Fulton, Franklin, Perry. Fairs has not had time to react to Senator Shumaker's pro­ (4) Area 4 - 14 counties: Cumberland, Adams, posal, and this group would certainly be directly affected by Dauphin, Lebanon, York, Lancaster, Berks, Chester, Lehigh, such a decision to base the membership on zones. I believe we Northampton, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Philadelphia. need the committee members who can represent all the inter­ (b) Quorum.-No business shall be transacted by the advis- ests of this program and I believe the present committee is ory committee in the absence of a quorum, which shall consist of doing just that. I do not think it is necessary to have the zones. four members. (c) Expenses.-The members of the advisory committee I believe in time there will be members from all around the shall not be entitled to compensation for their services as State of Pennsylvania. Possibly right now they may have the members, but may be entitled to receive the amount of reasonable members from western Pennsylvania, however, the Secretary, traveling, lodging and other necessary expenses incurred in the the Chairmen of the Senate committee and the House com­ performance of their duties in accordance with Commonwealth regulations. mittee and a member from the public are not from western (d) Duties.-The advisory committee shall assist and advise Pennsylvania, so I would ask my members to oppose the the secretary, review any proposed departmental regulations and amendment and let the committee prove itself and give it time the annual plan for the administration of this act, and period­ to prove itself. ically review the operation of the program and make recommen­ Senator HELFRICK. Mr. President, I rise to oppose this dations on the disbursement of funds. amendment, too, on the grounds that this is a major piece of On the question, legislation when we attempt to make these major changes. I Will the Senate agree to the amendment? think this should be introduced as a special piece of legislation Senator SHUMAKER. Mr. President, this amendment is to and come before the Committee on Agriculture and Rural the Pennsylvania Agricultural Fair Act of 1986, which is Act Affairs. I have not received any complaints and I do not 92. This act established an advisory committee consisting of believe any of the Members of the Committee on Agriculture the Secretary of Agriculture, the Chairmen of both the Senate and Rural Affairs have received any complaints as to the and House Committees on Agriculture and Rural Affairs and action of the fair board up to this point. I would recommend a the representatives of agriculture fairs in one community rep­ "no" vote for this particular amendment. resented, for a total of seven. There was no geographic distri­ AMENDMENT WITHDRAWN bution given to this even though we have fairs from all parts Senator SHUMAKER. Mr. President, I appreciate the of the state. Currently, the three members representing the comments of the gentleman from Indiana, Senator Stapleton, fairs are all from the western and central areas of the state. All and the gentleman from Northumberland, Senator Helfrick. are very qualified and are people who do a very fine job. This Based upon their indications that this should be reviewed by is not in any way to indicate we are not satisfied with their the agricultural community and all the people involved, I will job; however, this is geographically unfair, and some people withdraw my amendment and will introduce it at the proper time as a separate bill. 1987 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 947

The PRESIDENT. The gentleman exercises his prerogative Will the Senate agree to the amendment? to withdraw the amendment. Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, the purpose of Senate And the question recurring, Bill No. 877 is to indicate that assessors of real estate in the Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? various county assessment offices need not have a real estate It was agreed to. broker's license for the purpose of valuing real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Senate Bill No. 877 did not make it On the question, clear that it was only for the purpose of valuing real property Shall the bill pass finally? for ad valorem taxes. So this particular amendment to my bill The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of would say this only applies when engaged in the valuation of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: real property for ad valorem tax purposes. YEAS-48 And the question recurring, Afflerbach Hess Mellow Salvator!! Will the Senate agree to the amendment? Shaffer Andrezeski Holl Moore nays were required by Senator CORMAN and Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker The yeas and Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton were as follows, viz: Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart YEAS-48 Corman Lemmond Rego Ii Stout Afflerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton Hankins Lynch Romanelli Wilt Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer Helfrick Madigan Ross Zemprelli Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart NAYS-0 Corman Lemmond Rego Ii Stout Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams Hankins Lynch Romanelli Wilt Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill Helfrick Madigan Ross Zemprelli to the House of Representatives for concurrence. NAYS-0

LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED A majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the ques­ tion was determined in the affirmative. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the presence on The PRESIDENT. Senate Bill No. 877 will go over in its the floor of Senator Bodack. His temporary Capitol leave will order, as amended. be cancelled. BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR RESUMED AND FINAL PASSAGE BILLS OVER IN ORDER SB 878 (Pr. No. 1206) -The Senate proceeded to consider­ SB 872 and 873 - Without objection, the bills were passed ation of the bill, entitled: over in their order at the request of Senator LOEPER. An Act amending the act of December 17, 1986 (P. L. 1671, No. 192), entitled "Assessors Certification Act," further provid­ BILL ON THIRD CONSIDERATION AMENDED ing for licensure. (Pr. No. 1205) -The Senate proceeded to consider­ SB 877 Considered the third time and agreed to, ation of the bill, entitled: And the amendments made thereto having been printed as An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P. L. 15, No. required by the Constitution, 9), entitled "Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act," further providing for exclusions. On the question, Shall the bill pass finally? Considered the third time, The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of On the question, the Constitution and were as follows, viz: Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? Senator CORMAN, by unanimous consent, offered the fol- YEAS-48 lowing amendment: Afflerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer Amend Sec. 1 (Sec. 304), page 1, line 14, by striking out Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker "Any" and inserting: When engaged in the valuation of real Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton property for ad valorem tax purposes, any Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart On the question, Corman Lemmond Rego Ii Stout Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman 948 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JUNE 30,

Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams Senator FISHER, by unanimous consent, offered the fol­ Hankins Lynch Romanelli Wilt Helfrick Madigan Ross Zemprelli lowing amendment: NAYS-0 Amend Sec. 6, page 6, line 17, by striking out all of said line and inserting: for administration of such accounts. A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted On the question, "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Will the Senate agree to the amendment? Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. Senator FISHER. Mr. President, my amendment-it is a relatively simple amendment-adds five words to the IOLTA SB 890 (Pr. No. 1118) - The Senate proceeded to consider­ bill on page 6 to clarify that depository institutions that will be ation of the bill, entitled: holding the IOL TA accounts will be permitted to impose a An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P. L. 303, No. reasonable service charge for the preparation and issuance of 83), entitled "Animal Destruction Method Authorization Law," statements and for the administration of such accounts. There prohibiting the use of animals for certain purposes. is a concern by the financial institutions that the language, as Considered the third time and agreed to, it presently appears in subsection 4, may limit the assessment On the question, of the service charge to merely the preparation and issuance of Shall the bill pass finally? a statement. As we all know, there are other costs, fixed costs and overhead, that are incurred in the maintenance of any The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of accounts, and it is my feeling there should be broader lan­ the Constitution and were as follows, viz: guage in the bill to permit a reasonable service charge to YEAS-47 reflect the cost to the financial institutions. For those reasons, I would urge the affirmative support of the Members of the Afflerbach Hess Moore Shaffer Andrezeski Holl Musto Shumaker Senate. Armstrong Hopper O'Pake Stapleton Senator REIBMAN. Mr. President, I rise to oppose the Bell Jones Pecora Stauffer amendment for the following reasons: We are already permit­ Boda ck Jubelirer Peterson Stewart Brightbill Lemmond Rego Ii Stout ting in the bill the banks to impose a reasonable service charge Corman Lewis Reibman Tilghman for the work they have to do to prepare and issue a statement, Fisher Lincoln Rhoades Wenger a statement that is to be sent to the attorney who maintains Greenleaf Loeper Rocks Williams Greenwood Lynch Romanelli Wilt the IOLTA account and to transmit the account to the Hankins Madigan Ross Zemprelli IOLTA fund. This account, the IOL TA account, is no differ­ Helfrick Mellow Salvatore ent from any other NOW account which the banks have for a NAYS-I variety of reasons or for a variety of persons. Whatever it Kelley costs them to maintain a NOW account for you or me or for A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted some business organization is already figured into the cost in the IOL TA account overhead in the present NOW account. I "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. think this amendment is much too broad. We do not know Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill exactly what it is they can charge, whether they can charge a to the House of Representatives for concurrence. portion of the rent or the light or the heat, or whatever it is, SB 426 CALLED UP and I think the current language is sufficient to reimburse SB 426 (Pr. No. 1117) - Without objection, the bill, which depositories for maintaining an IOLTA account. Let me say previously went over in its order temporarily, was called up, that the amount available by the change in this amendment from page 3 of the Third Consideration Calendar, by Senator would amount to pennies to the individual bank, but the LOEPER. beauty of the IOLTA account is the commingling in one big state IOLTA account of all of these little pennies and these BILL ON THIRD CONSIDERATION little dollars to make them available for legal services for AND FINAL PASSAGE people who cannot afford it in civil cases to hire lawyers. SB 426 (Pr. No. 1117)-The Senate proceeded to consider­ Let me say forty-seven states already have this kind of a bill ation of the bill, entitled: and this kind of a law. Half of the states which have this An Act providing that attorney trust funds may be placed in IOLTA account indicate that one-half of all participating interest-bearing accounts and that the interest generated on such financial institutions do not place any additional charges accounts be used to provide legal services for the indigent; and other than those on the regular NOW accounts. We are going establishing a mechanism for the funding. farther than that. We are permitting the banks to charge area­ Considered the third time, sonable amount to prepare and issue the statement. Most of the banks are computerized. There is no extra really great On the question, charge for them to impose. What it would do is, it would 1987 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 949 reduce the amount of money that would be available for legal Senator FISHER. Mr. President, it is my understanding services. What is the money used for? Forty percent is used that all this amendment would do is clearly state that the for poverty people with family problems; 16 percent for banks would not be limited in their service charges to charges people who have problems with SSI and Social Security; 17 that were attributable only to the preparation and issuance of percent for people who have problems with housing and need a statement. It is my understanding service charges, or reason­ to have the services of an attorney. That is what the money is able fees that are called service charges, can be attributed to used for, and I do not think we should take any money away any other account presently and are broader than merely the from that. This bill is no different than the bill that passed last fees to be applied for the preparation and issuance of a state­ Session. We at that time gave the banks just about everything ment. That is all we are trying to do. It is to eliminate any pos­ they asked for. We relieved them of liability in paying the sible ambiguity down the road. I believe the market is going interest, we relieved them of a limitation of any action and we to, obviously, control the cost. If one bank tried to assess a have provided for confidentiality. We worked with the banks service charge that was unreasonable, not only would the last Session. We put everything in the bill that they wanted, lawyers and their clients be very critical of that bank but, also, and I think this is either a diversionary tactic or really with I am certain other financial institutions in the area, all of very little merit on an IOLTA account such as this. I would whom want to be helpful in establishing these types of urge my colleagues to weigh this very carefully and recognize accounts, would also be very critical. It is not going to be out­ it amounts to the individual bank, maybe, a few extra rageous but, clearly, it is something I believe is reasonable for pennies or a few extra dollars. The bankers with whom I have clarification purposes. spoken tell me they want to be known as good corporate citi­ Senator SHUMAKER. Mr. President, can I interpret from zens doing their part to help a lot of people in their neighbor­ what the gentleman says that it would be his legislative intent hoods. there would be no other charges made on these accounts Senator SHUMAKER. Mr. President, I desire to inter­ except what is now the common practice in making charges rogate the gentleman from Allegheny, Senator Fisher. for NOW accounts or other checking accounts? The PRESIDENT. Will the gentleman from Allegheny, Senator FISHER. Mr. President, as I said, I am not certain Senator Fisher, permit himself to be interrogated? what the specific charges are that are assessed on NOW Senator FISHER. I will, Mr. President. accounts, but it is my intention in offering this amendment Senator SHUMAKER. Mr. President, the gentleman is that the financial institutions should have the same flexibility adding the words, "for administration of such accounts." in assessing service charges to an IOLTA account as they do Would the gentleman please outline for me what charges to existing checking accounts. In that regard, the answer to would be made as part of the administration for these the gentleman's question is "yes," at least as it applies to accounts? checking accounts, although, as I said, I am not certain as to Senator FISHER. Mr. President, there are certain costs of NOW accounts. doing business for any financial institution that I believe Senator SHUMAKER. Mr. President, I have one final could be considered to be part of administration, such as any question to the gentleman. It is my understanding it is the gen­ of the computerization in keeping track of the accounts, tleman's intent there will be no charges applied to any IOLTA various fees in not only preparing the statements but also account that are not applied to similar types of accounts in mailing the statements and updating the statements on a that bank. Is that correct? monthly basis, various fixed costs that may be attributable to Senator FISHER. Mr. President, I am not sure we could this new category of accounts. Any of that could be part of equate with certainty an IOLTA account with any other administration. account because of, perhaps, some additional bookkeeping Senator SHUMAKER. Mr. President, are the costs the gen­ responsibilities, but to the extent of my previous answer, the tleman is referring to as fixed costs the same costs that would answer to this question would also be "yes." be applied to a NOW account at a bank in this Common­ Senator BELL. Mr. President, I look back to the good old wealth? days when the banks had some sense of public service. I look Senator FISHER. I cannot answer that question, Mr. Presi­ back to the days when it was a privilege given to corporations dent, because I am not certain with specificity what the exact to enter the banking business. I look back to the days when, charges would be that are assessed to a NOW account. on something like this, a bank would not dare to ask for these Senator SHUMAKER. Mr. President, would the gentleman charges. Here we have a client, we have a lawyer donating give us the operating costs he has indicated would be the same interest to help those in need, but, you know, the banks need costs that are applied to NOW accounts at the present time? money. Mellon Bank has to make up $500 million by charging Senator FISHER. Once again, Mr. President, I cannot these, actually, charity accounts. answer that question. Senator KELLEY. Mr. President, the gentleman from Senator SHUMAKER. Mr. President, would the bank Delaware points out the very essence of the amendment, in my charge any more money for the administration of these opinion, because if the banks cannot charge for the overhead IOL TA accounts for any charges other than they now charge on this account, then the total overhead is passed on to every for a NOW account in that bank? other account through which they pass. So, there is an ineq- 950 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JUNE 30,

uity, in a sense, that those people whose banks are handling and no less. I am concerned by the way this amendment is the accounts are paying more than their share of the over­ written that there could be the interpretation they could head. It seems, therefore, the banks should be able to charge charge more for these accounts and discourage the contribu­ for the administrative costs. It just does not make sense to me, tions of such accounts accordingly. Therefore, on this amend­ because without this amendment we are asking for an addi­ ment I would ask for a "no" vote. tional subsidy from those other accounts. It just appears to And the question recurring, me, therefore, the amendment makes good, logical sense, Mr. Will the Senate agree to the amendment? President. Senator REIBMAN. Mr. President, lest it be mis­ The yeas and nays were required by Senator FISHER and understood that the banks are not charging for overhead, let were as follows, viz: me say this account is no different from any other NOW YEAS-19 account that anybody else has in the bank. If the banks are Armstrong Greenwood Madigan Shaffer charging a portion of their overhead to my NOW account or Brightbill Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer to anybody else's NOW account-and I am sure they are­ Corman Kelley Peterson Tilghman they are also charging that to the IOLTA account. In addi­ Fisher Lemmond Rocks Wenger Greenleaf Loeper Ross tion, for the information of the gentleman from West­ NAYS-28 moreland, Senator Kelley, the banks under this bill are per­ mitted to impose an additional reasonable service charge for Afflerbach Holl Musto Shumaker the little bit of extra work they have to do to prepare and issue Andrezeski Hopper O'Pake Stapleton Bell Lewis Regoli Stewart a statement. It is not that his account or my account or any Bodack Lincoln Reibman Stout other account is going to have to subsidize the IOLTA Hankins Lynch Rhoades Williams account. They stand on their own. The banks are being paid Helfrick Mellow Romanelli Wilt Hess Moore Salvatore Zemprelli an extra reasonable amount. We are specific as to what they can charge for, in opposition to the amendment of the gentle­ Less than a majority of the Senators having voted "aye," man from Allegheny, Senator Fisher, which is broad and the question was determined in the negative. vague. We have no idea what it is they can charge for. They And the question recurring, can charge for dinners, they can charge for just about any­ Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? thing as a part of their overhead if they wish to do that. I LEGISLATIVE LEAVE would reject an amendment that would take away the pennies from a legal services corporation because it really does not Senator MELLOW. Mr. President, I request temporary amount to that much as far as the individual banks are con­ Capitol leave for Senator Jones. cerned. The PRESIDENT. Senator Mellow requests temporary Capitol leave for Senator Jones. The Chair hears no objec­ LEGISLATIVE LEAVES tion. The leave will be granted. Senator STEWART. Mr. President, I would like to request And the question recurring, a temporary Capitol leave for Senator Ross. Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? The PRESIDENT. Senator Stewart requests a temporary It was agreed to. Capitol leave for Senator Ross. The Chair hears no objection. And the amendments made thereto having been printed as The leave will be granted. required by the Constitution, Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, Senator Armstrong, Senator Moore and Senator Peterson have been called to their On the question, offices and I would request temporary Capitol leaves on their Shall the bill pass finally? behalf. Senator REIBMAN. Mr. President, I have no intention of The PRESIDENT. Senator Loeper requests temporary debating the bill. Everybody knows what the issues are. It Capitol leaves for Senator Armstrong, Senator Moore and passed very handily at the last Session of the Legislature. It is Senator Peterson. The Chair hears no objection. These tem­ no different from last Session, and I am hoping we can have a porary Capitol leaves will be granted as well. unanimous vote on this bill. And the question recurring, And the question recurring, Will the Senate agree to the amendment? Shall the bill pass finally? Senator SHUMAKER. Mr. President, I would like to apol­ The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of ogize to the gentleman from Allegheny, Senator Fisher, for the Constitution and were as follows, viz: not directly thanking him for the answers to his interrogation. Secondly, in no way are the proponents of this bill asking YEAS-46 for banks not to receive a service charge. All we are saying is Afflerbach Hess Moore Shaffer that they receive the same service charge or charges for any Andrezeski Holl Musto Shumaker Armstrong Hopper O'Pake Stapleton similar or like account in that banking institution, no more Bell I Jones Peterson Stauffer Bodack Jubelirer Rego Ii Stewart 1987 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 951

Brightbill Lemmond Reibman Stout BILLS OVER IN ORDER Corman Lewis Rhoades Tilghman Fisher Lincoln Rocks Wenger HB 245 and SB 269 Without objection, the bills were Greenleaf Loeper Romanelli Williams passed over in their order at the request of Senator LOEPER. Greenwood Lynch Ross Wilt Hankins Madigan Salvatore Zemprelli BILLS ON SECOND CONSIDERATION Helfrick Mellow SB 275 NAYS-2 (Pr. No. 289) - The Senate proceeded to consider­ ation of the bill, entitled: Kelley Pecora An Act creating the Coroners' Education Board; requiring A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted coroners and certain deputies to take a course of instruction and "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. an examination; and requiring continuing education. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill Considered the second time and agreed to, to the House of Representatives for concurrence. Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider­ ation. LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED HB 310 (Pr. No. 1485) - The Senate proceeded to consid­ The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the presence on eration of the bill, entitled: the floor of Senator Moore. His temporary Capitol leave will An Act prohibiting certain benefit exclusions for rented and be cancelled. leased motor vehicles; imposing requirements on persons engaged in the rental of motor vehicles and imposing liability for failure to THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR RESUMED comply. BILL OVER IN ORDER Considered the second time and agreed to, SB 919 - Without objection, the bill was passed over in its Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider­ order at the request of Senator LOEPER. ation. SECOND CONSIDERATION CALENDAR HB 392 (Pr. No. 1916) The Senate proceeded to consid- eration of the bill, entitled: BILL REREPORTED FROM COMMITTEE AS AMENDED ON SECOND CONSIDERATION An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1333, No. 320), known as the "Pennsylvania Election Code," further providing SB 136 (Pr. No. 1228) -The Senate proceeded to consider­ penalties for certain candidates who file false affidavits. ation of the bill, entitled: Considered the second time and agreed to, An Act empowering the Department of Community Affairs to Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider­ declare certain municipalities as financially distressed; providing ation. for the restructuring of debt of financially distressed municipali­ ties; limiting the ability of financially distressed municipalities to BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION AMENDED obtain government funding; authorizing municipalities to partici­ pate in Federal debt adjustment actions and bankruptcy actions SB 515 (Pr, No. 1172) -The Senate proceeded to consider­ under certain circumstances; and providing for consolidation or ation of the bill, entitled: merger of contiguous municipalities to relieve financial distress. An Act amending the act of December 8, 1982 (P. L. 848, No. Considered the second time and agreed to, 235), entitled "Highway-Railroad and Highway Bridge Capital Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider­ Budget Act for 1982-1983," adding projects in Beaver County, Centre County, ation. Crawford County, Fulton County, Greene County, Lehigh County and Mifflin County; reallocating funds BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION for a project in Washington County; and making mathematical corrections. HB 2 (Pr. No. 1815) - The Senate proceeded to consider­ ation of the bill, entitled: The bill was considered. An Act amending the Pennsylvania act of August 23, 1967 (P. On the question, L. 251, No. 102), known as the "Industrial and Commercial Will the Senate agree to the bill on second consideration? Development Authority Law," creating the Pennsylvania Eco­ HELFRICK AMENDMENT nomic Development Financing Authority as a body corporate and politic with power to borrow money and issue bonds and Senator HELFRICK offered the following amendment: other evidences of indebtedness; and providing for powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Amend Title, page l, line 9, by striking out "and" and insert­ Authority. ing a comma Amend Title, page l, line 9, by inserting after "County" where Considered the second time and agreed to, it appears the third time: , Northumberland County and Snyder Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider­ County ation. Amend Sec. 1 (Sec. 2), page 2', line l, by striking out all of said line and inserting: $2, ll l, 741,950. Amend Sec. l (Sec. 2), page 2, line 8, by striking out "$1,371,785,000" and inserting: $1,373,075,000 952 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JUNE 30,

Amend Sec. 1 (Sec. 2), page 2, line 17, by striking out all of (YYYY) Pittsburgh, said line and inserting: $738,666,950. South 10th St. Amend Sec. 2 (Sec. 3), page 7, by inserting between lines 9 and Bridge, Mall, 10: Bridge (48) Northumberland County Rehabilita- (i) Local Bridges [tion...... 273,000 27 ,000 300,000) * * * tion...... 3,250,000 250,000 3,500,000 (CC) City of (ZZZZ) Penn Hills, Shamokin, Thompson Run East Brid~e over Coal Run, Branch Bridge Shakespeare St. No.12, TEI2, Bridge ReElace- Replace- ment...... 1,700,000 200,000 200,000 2,100,000 [ment...... 200,000 31,000 231,000J ...... ment...... 419,000 31,000 500,000 (ii) State Bridges * .... * .. * (Vff) Rankin ~EE) L.R.336, Whitaker Pa.225, Monongahela Bridge over River Bridge Conrail, Coal TwE., No.7, (Rankin Bridge Rehabili- Bridge), (MA07), tation ...... 200,000 10,000 30,000 240,000 Bridge (FF) L.R.336 Rehabilitation, Pa.225 Brid~e over Main Spans and Mahanoy Creek, Ramps Villa~e of Dornsife, (Phase 2). 2,600,000 100,000 2, 700,000 Little Mahanoy TwE·· (WII) East Bridge Rehabili- Pittsburgh tation ...... 450,000 10,000 40,000 500,000 Boro., Braddock * * * Hills Boro., (54) Snyder County Dookers Hollow * .... Bridge No. I, (ii) State Bridges (DKOI), Bridge * * * Rehabilita- (N) L.R.229 tion...... 200,000 S.R.2017 Brid~e (XI I) Wilmerd~ over Middle Creek, Boro., Turtle Union TwE.I Creek Bridge Penn TwE. line, No.13, (TL13), Bridge Rehabili- Patton St. tation ...... 500,000 10,000 40,000 550,000 idge * * * tion...... 1,250,000 On the question, (Yll) Shaler Will the Senate agree to the amendment? Twp., Pine It was agreed to. Creek Bridge No.15, On the question, (PITT), Old Will the Senate agree to the bill on second consideration, as Butler Plank amended? Rd., Bridge Replace- FISHER AMENDMENT ment...... 350,000 (Zll) Pittsburg-h-,-- Senator FISHER offered the following amendment: Homestead Boro., Amend Title, page 1, line 7, by inserting after "in": Allegheny Monongahela County, River Bridge Amend Title, page I, line 9, by inserting after "County;": No.12, (MA12), further providing for projects in Allegheny County; (Homestead Amend Sec. I (Sec. 2), page 2, line I, by striking out High-Level), "$2, 108,351,950" and inserting: $2, 123 ,950 Bridge Amend Sec. I (Sec. 2), page 2, 17, by striking out Reli"abi!ita- "$736,566,950" and inserting: $752,175,950 tion...... 400,000 Amend Sec. 2, page 2, line 18, by striking out "3(4)(i)," and (AI2) Neville Twp::­ inserting: 3(2)(i), (4)(i), Corapolis Boro., Amend Sec. 2 (Sec. 3), page 2, by inserting after line 30: Ohio River Back (2) Allegheny County Chan idge No.2, 02), (i) Local Bridges .... * (Coraoplis Bridge), 1987 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 953

Bridge (Kl2) Forward Rehabilita- Twp., Pangburn tion...... 500,000 70,000 570,000 Run Bridge No.9, {Bl2) Robinson___ (PG09), Pangburn Twp., Forest Hollow Rd., Grove Rd. Bridge Replace- Bridge No.8, ment...... 250,000 50,000 300,000 (MOOS), Bridge (L12} Shaler T~ Rehabilita- Pine Creek tion ...... 1,200,000 70,000 1,270,000 Bridge No.6, (Cl2} Shaler Twp., S.B., (PS06}, Wible Run Bridge Thompson Run Rd., No.2, (WB02), Bridge Replace- Wible Run Rd., ment...... 200,000 40,000 240,000 Whiteoa_k __ Bridge (Ml2} Demolition and Boro., Long Run Rehabilita- Bridge No.3, tion...... 120,000 20,000 140,000 (LG03), {Dl2) Braddock___ Coultersville Hills Boro., Rd., Bridge Tassey Hollow Replace- Bridge No.2, ment...... 180,000 35,000 215,000 (TY02), Bridge (Nl2} Bethel P~ Replace- Boro., Graeser's ment...... 210,000 30,000 240,000 Run Bridge No.2, (El2} Braddock___ (GS02), Bethel Hills Boro., Church Rd., Tassey Hollow Bridge Replace- Bridge No.I, ment...... 200,000 50,000 250,000 {TYOI), Bridge (012) South P~ Replace- Twp., Catfish ment...... 220,000 30,000 250,000 Run Bridge No.8, {Fl2) Upper {CT08), Fair Sinclair Twp., Grounds, S.P., Painters Run Bridge Replace- Bridge No.8, ment...... 100,000 25,000 125,000 (P A08}, Bridge {P12) Shaler Twp., Replace- Wible Run ment...... 250,000 40,000 290,000 Bridge No.5, {012) Bethel P~ (WB05), Wible Boro., Piney Run Rd., Bridge Fork N.B. Bridge Replace- No.2, (PY02), ment...... 250,000 35,000 285,000 King's School {Q12} Pittsburg~ Rd., Bridge McKees Rocks Replace- Boro., Chartiers ment...... 225,000 40,000 265,000 Creek Bridge {H12) Sewickley___ No.15, {CC15}, Hills Boro., Turner St., Kilbuck Run Bridge Bridge No.13, Demoli- (KL13), Bridge tion ...... 65,000 15,000 80,000 Replace- (Rl2} North ment...... 300,000 80,000 380,000 Versailles Twp., {112) Hampton Turtle Creek Twp., Pine Boro., Turtle Hollow Run Creek Bridge Bridge No.2, No.6, (TL06}, (PI02), Heckel Greensburg Pike, Rd., Bridge Bridge Rehabilita- Replace- tion ...... 500,000 60,000 560,000 ment...... 250,000 60,000 310,000 (Sl2) Collier (Jl2) Forward Twp., Thom's Twp., Pangburn Run Bridge No.2, Run Bridge No.7, (!H02), Thom's {PG07), Pangburn Run Rd., Bridge Hollow Rd., Reconstruc- Bridge Replace- tion ...... 400,000 50,000 450,000 ment...... 250,000 50,000 300,000 {Tl2) Baldwin 954 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JUNE 30,

Boro., Streets It was agreed to. Run Bridge No.13, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider­ (SZ13), Schuette ation. Rd., Bridge Reconstruc- BILLS OVER IN ORDER tion...... 250,000 (Ul2) Marshall__ _ SB 528 and 604 - Without objection, the bills were passed Twp., Big over in their order at the request of Senator LOEPER. Sewickley Creek Bridge No.4, BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION AMENDED (SB04), Old SB 786 (Pr. No. 1115) - The Senate proceeded to consider­ Warrendale/Bayne ation of the bill, entitled: Rd., Bridge Reconstruc- An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), tion...... 100,000 entitled "Public Welfare Code," further providing for the licens­ (V 12) Franklin ___ ing and regulation of personal care facilities; establishing the Per­ Park Boro., sonal Care Facility Advisory Council and providing for its Big Sewickley powers and duties; further providing for regulations by the Creek Bridge No.6, department. (SB06), Old Warrendale/Bayne The bill was considered. Rd., Bridge On the question, Reconstruc- tion ...... Will the Senate agree to the bill on second consideration? * * * Senator WILT offered the following amendment: On the question, Amend Sec. 1 (Sec. 211), page 3, line 16, by striking out Will the Senate agree to the amendment? "FROM" and inserting: who is a Supplemental Security Income (SSi}feCipient in excess of one-half of It was agreed to. Amend Sec. 1 (Sec. 211), page 3, line 18, by striking out And the question recurring, "ACT." NO" and inserting: Act," nor can such Will the Senate agree to the bill on second consideration, as Amend Sec. 1 (Sec. 211), page 3, line 19, by striking out "MAY" amended? Amend Sec. 1 (Sec. 211), page 3, line 20, by striking out "ANY O'PAKE AMENDMENT PAYMENT" -- Amend Sec. 1 (Sec. 211), page 3, line 20, by inserting after Senator O'P AKE offered the following amendment and, if "RESIDENT": eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) agreed to, asked that the bill be considered for the second benefits, any payment time: Amend Sec. 1 (Sec. 211), page 3, line 23, by striking out "ACCEPTANCE" and inserting: accept Amend Title, page 1, line 8, by inserting after "County," where.it appears the first time: Berks County, On the question, Amend Sec. 1 (Sec. 2), page 2, line 1, by striking out Will the Senate agree to the amendment? "$2,108,351,950" and inserting: $2,108,576,950 It was agreed to. Amend Sec. 2, page 2, line 18, by inserting after "3(4)(i),": (6)(i), On the question, Amend Sec. 2 (Sec. 3), page 3, by inserting between lines 14 Will the Senate agree to the bill on second consideration, as and 15: amended? (6) Berks County Senator WILT offered the following amendment and, if (i) Local Bridges * * * agreed to, asked that the bill be considered for the second ~Colebrookdale time: Twp., T-621, Amend Sec. 2 (Sec. 212), page 6, line 20, by striking out Township Line Rd. Bridge over "impractical" and inserting: slow Swamp Creek, Amend Sec. 2 (Sec. 213), page 7, line 15, by striking out New Bridge "administration" and inserting: monitoring Amend Sec. 3 (Sec. 1001), page 12, line 5, by striking out Construc- "three" and inserting: two tion ...... * * * Amend Sec. 3 (Sec.IOOl), page 12, lines 18 through 23, by striking out all of said lines On the question, On the question, Will the Senate agree to the amendment? Will the Senate agree to the amendment? It was agreed to. It was agreed to. And the question recurring, Will the Senate agree to the bill on second consideration, as And the question recurring, amended? 1987 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 955

Will the Senate agree to the bill on second consideration, as Considered the second time and agreed to, amended? Ordered, To be printed for third consideration. It was agreed to. Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider­ just considered was rereferred to the Committee on Appropri­ ation. ations. BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION SB 797 (Pr. No. 1183)-The Senate proceeded to consider­ SB 948 (Pr. No. 1220) -The Senate proceeded to consider­ ation of the bill, entitled: ation of the bill, entitled: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Penn­ An Act amending the act of July 2, 1984 (P. L. 527, No. 106), sylvania Consolidated Statutes, limiting the defense of justifica­ entitled "Recreational Improvement and Rehabilitation Act," tion in certain cases; and making an editorial change. extending the period of time for certain expenditures. Considered the second time and agreed to, Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider­ Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider­ ation. ation. BILL OVER IN ORDER EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS SB 803 - Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the request of Senator LOEPER. EXECUTIVE SESSION BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION Motion was made by Senator BRIGHTBILL, SB 844 (Pr. No. 1201) -The Senate proceeded to consider­ That the Senate do now resolve itself into Executive Session ation of the bill, entitled: for the purpose of considering certain nominations made by the Governor. An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) Which was agreed to. of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for a vol­ unteer in public service and nonprofit association negligence stan­ NOMINATIONS TAKEN FROM THE TABLE dard in the conduct of certain public service programs or pro­ jects. Senator BRIGHTBILL. Mr. President, I call from the table for consideration certain nominations previously reported Considered the second time and agreed to, from committee and laid on the table. Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider­ The Clerk read the nominations as follows: ation. MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES BILLS OVER IN ORDER OF BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF SB 920, 921, 922, 923, 924, 925, 926 and 927 - Without PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the OF HIGHER EDUCATION request of Senator LOEPER. June 11, 1987. BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of SB 937 (Pr. No. 1192) The Senate proceeded to consider­ Pennsylvania: ation of the bill, entitled: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate Karen A. Cameron, 1924 An Act amending the act of June 25, 1982 (P. L. 629, No. 178), Juniper Lane, Bensalem 19020, Bucks County, Sixth Senatorial entitled "An act providing for an annual assessment for the nec­ District, for appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees essary expenses of the association of district attorneys in counties of Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania of the State System of of the first class," further providing for annual assessments for Higher Education, to serve for three years or for so long as she is the association of district attorneys. a full-time undergraduate student in attendance at the university, Considered the second time and agreed to, whichever period is shorter, vice Linda M. Fedor, Wilkes-Barre, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider­ graduated. ation. ROBERT P. CASEY. MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION AND REREFERRED CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION SB 945 (Pr. No. 1213)-The Senate proceeded to consider­ ation of the bill, entitled: June 11, 1987. An Act establishing the Hardwoods Council; conferring To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of powers and duties upon the council; and making an appropri­ Pennsylvania: ation. 956 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JUNE 30,

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate Maryanne Benjamin, 633 for the advice and consent of the Senate Kenton R. O'Neil, R. D. Center Street, St. Marys 15857, Elk County, Twenty-fifth Sena­ 2, Box 65, Seneca 16346, Venango County, Twenty-first Senato­ torial District, for appointment as a member of the Council of rial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Gov­ Trustees of Clarion University of Pennsylvania of the State ernors of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until System of Higher Education, to serve for three years or for so graduated or separated, vice Guy N. Holliday, Cheyney, gradu­ long as she is a full-time undergraduate student in attendance at ated. the university, whichever period is shorter, vice Susan E. Mueller, ROBERT P. CASEY. Clarion, graduated. MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF ROBERT P. CASEY. INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF FUNERAL DIRECTORS June 3, 1987. May 29, 1987. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate Pennsylvania: for the advice and consent of the Senate Kim E. Lyttle, 319 West In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate Walnut Street, Titusville 16354, Crawford County, Fiftieth Sena­ for the advice and consent of the Senate Anthony A. Sanvito, 316 torial District, for appointment as a member of the Council of Fourth Avenue, Coraopolis 15108, Allegheny County, Forty­ Trustees of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, to serve until the second Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the third Tuesday of January, 1989, and until his successor is State Board of Funeral Directors, to serve for five years and until appointed and qualified, vice James A. Kimbrough, Ph.D., his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six Pittsburgh, resigned. months beyond that period, vice Nunzio Morasco, Monroeville, ROBERT P. CASEY. whose term expired. · MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF ROBERT P. CASEY. INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF June 11, 1987. THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION June 11, 1987. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate Pennsylvania: for the advice and consent of the Senate Daniel I. Dogo-Esekie, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate 104 Keith Annex, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana for the advice and consent of the Senate Arthur E. Barndt, 607 15705, Indiana County, Forty-first Senatorial District, for Hickory Lane, Telford 18969, Montgomery County, Twenty­ appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Indiana fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the University of Pennsylvania, to serve for three years or for so long Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education, to as he is a full-time undergraduate student in attendance at the serve until graduated or separated, vice Sean C. Mullen, Ambler, university, whichever period is shorter, vice Jeffrey L. Brooks, graduated. Arnold, graduated. ROBERT P. CASEY. ROBERT P. CASEY. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION June 11, 1987. June 11, 1987. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate Pennsylvania: for the advice and consent of the Senate Kelly A. Konick, 123 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate Second Street, Allenport 15412, Washington County, Forty-sixth for the advice and consent of the Senate R. Sylvia Rosen, P. 0. Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Box 6043, Linglestown 17112, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Sena­ Governors of the State System of Higher Education, to serve torial District, for appointment as a member of the Council of until graduated or separated, vice Cynthia M. Philo, Churchville, Trustees of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania of the State graduated. System of Higher Education to serve for three years or for so long ROBERT P. CASEY. as she is a full-time undergraduate student in attendance at the university, whichever period is shorter, vice Alice J. Winner, MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF Emmaus, graduated. THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION ROBERT P. CASEY. June 11, 1987. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 1987 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 957

MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate OF MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY OF for the advice and consent of the Senate Thomas D. Brennan, PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM 2211 Park Road, Shamokin 17872, Northumberland County, Twenty-seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member OF HIGHER EDUCATION of the Board of Trustees of Shamokin State General Hospital, to June 11, 1987. serve until the third Tuesday of January, 1993, and until his suc­ cessor is appointed and qualified, vice Ralph J. DeNunzio, To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Marion Heights, whose term expired. Pennsylvania: ROBERT P. CASEY. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate Karen E. Lecates, 230 MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES Mimosa Drive, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003, for appointment OF SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY OF as a member of the Council of Trustees of Mansfield University PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to OF HIGHER EDUCATION serve for three years or for so long as she is a full-time undergrad­ uate student in attendance at the university, whichever period is June 11, 1987. shorter, vice Larry A. Hake, Columbia, graduated. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of ROBERT P. CASEY. Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate OF MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY OF for the advice and consent of the Senate Juliann M. Peterson, PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM 2209 Diamond Street, Sellersville 18960, Bucks County, Tenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Council OF HIGHER EDUCATION of Trustees of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania of the June 11, 1987. State System of Higher Education, to serve for three years or for so long as she is a full-time undergraduate student in attendance To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of at the university, whichever period is shorter, vice Julie Ann Pennsylvania: Chronister, Hanover, graduated. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate ROBERT P. CASEY. for the advice and consent of the Senate Lorena C. Kroh, 13 Walnut Street, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty­ MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the OF SLIPP!:<:RY ROCK UNIVERSITY OF Council of Trustees of Millersville University of Pennsylvania of PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM the State System of Higher Education, to serve for three years or OF HIGHER EDUCATION for so long as she is a full-time undergraduate student in atten­ dance at the university, whichever period is shorter, vice Jill K. June 11, 1987. Banks, Downingtown, graduated. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of ROBERT P. CASEY. Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate SHAMOKIN STATE GENERAL HOSPITAL for the advice and consent of the Senate Justine R. Hollingshead, 5 Cottage Place, Warren 16365, Warren County, Twenty-fifth May 21, 1987. Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Slippery Rock University To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of of Pennsylvania of the Pennsylvania: State System of Higher Education, to serve for three years or for so long as she is a full-time undergraduate student in attendance In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate at the university, whichever period is shorter, vice Regina L. for the advice and consent of the Senate Louis J. Apichell, Sr., Rossi, Pittsburgh, graduated. 1700 Chestnut Street, Kulpmont 17834, Northumberland ROBERT P. CASEY. County, Twenty-seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Shamokin State General DISTRICT JUSTICE Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January, 1989, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Jacqueline M. June 3, 1987. Reed, Shamokin, whose term expired. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of ROBERT P. CASEY. Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate SHAMOKIN STATE GENERAL HOSPITAL for the advice and consent of the Senate Danny Diven, 3401 Kedzie Street, Pittsburgh 15204, Allegheny County, Forty-second May 21, 1987. Senatorial District, for appointment as District Justice in and for the County of Allegheny, Magisterial District 5-3-13, to serve To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of until the first Monday of January, 1988, vice Regis C. Nairn, Pennsylvania: resigned. ROBERT P. CASEY. 958 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JUNE 30,

DISTRICT JUSTICE Boda ck Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart June 15, 1987. Corman Lemmond Regoli Stout Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger Pennsylvania: Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate Hankins Lynch Romanelli Wilt for the advice and consent of the Senate Susanne R. Walley, 620 Helfrick Madigan Ross Zemprelli West Second Street, Birdsboro 19508, Berks County, Eleventh NAYS-0 Senatorial District, for appointment as District Justice in and for the County of Berks, Magisterial District 23-3-01, to serve until A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted the first Monday of January, 1988, vice George Wenger, manda­ "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. tory retirement. Ordered, That the Governor be informed accordingly. ROBERT P. CASEY. EXECUTIVE SESSION RISES DISTRICT JUSTICE Senator BRIGHTBILL. Mr. President, I move that the June 3, 1987. Executive Session do now rise. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of The motion was agreed to. Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate UNFINISHED BUSINESS for the advice and consent of the Senate John E. Hasay, R. D. 1, Box 225A, Benton, Fairmount Township 17814, Luzerne REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES County, Twenty-seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as District Justice in and for the County of Luzerne, Magisterial Senator SHAFFER, from the Committee on Community District 11-3-01, to serve until the first Monday of January, 1988, and Economic Development, reported the following bill: vice Robert Marshall, resigned. HB 1 (Pr. No. 1984) (Amended) ROBERT P. CASEY. Economic Development DISTRICT JUSTICE An Act creating the Pennsylvania Partnership; providing for powers and duties; abolishing the June 2, 1987. Department of Commerce; and transferring functions to the Pennsylvania Economic Development Partnership. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Senator WILT, from the Committee on Military and Veter­ In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate ans Affairs, reported the following bill: 21 for the advice and consent of the Senate Peter J. Gaughan, HB 942 (Pr. No. 1946) Crestwood Drive, Mount Pocono 18344, Monroe County, Twenty-ninth Senatorial District, for appointment as District An Act providing for the creation, operation and duties of the Justice in and for the County of Monroe, Magisterial District 43- Vietnam Veterans Health Initiative Commission as an advisory 3-01, to serve until the first Monday of January, 1988, vice Clara commission to the Department of Health. Pope, resigned. Senator TILGHMAN, from the Committee on Appropri­ ROBERT P. CASEY. ations, reported the following bills: DISTRICT JUSTICE HB 1289 (Pr. No. 1982) (Amended) (Rereported) June 2, 1987. An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsyl­ To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of vania Consolidated Statutes, transferring the pension service Pennsylvania: credit of certain former county employees to the State Employ­ In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate ees' Retirement System. for the advice and consent af the Senate William N. Sanquilly, HB 1357 (Pr. No. 1716) Box 227, Blooming Grove, Hawley 18428, Pike County, Twen­ tieth Senatorial District, for appointment as District Justice in An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 343, No. 176), and for the County of Pike, Magisterial District 60-3-02, to serve known as "The Fiscal Code," further providing for what may until the first Monday of January, 1988, vice Dore N. James, constitute a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Project and for resigned. the Redevelopment Assistance Sinking Fund. ROBERT P. CASEY. HB 1475 (Pr. No. 1728) On the question, An Act repealing a portion of the act of July 2, 1984 (P. L. 561, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nominations? No. 112), known as the "Pennsylvania Conservation Corps The yeas and nays were required by Senator BRIGHTBILL Act," relating to the expiration of the act. and were as follows, viz: HB 1476 (Pr. No. 1729) YEAS-48 An Act amending the act of July 2, 1984 (P. L. 520, No. 105), known as the "Business Infrastructure Development Act," Mellow Salvatore Afflerbach Hess repealing provisions relating to termination. Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton 1987 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 959

QB 1478 (Pr. No. 1731) CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR RESUMED

An Act amending the act of July 2, 1984 (P. L. 545, No. 109), SB 516 CALLED UP known as the "Capital Loan Fund Act," extending the time limit for apparel industry loans or aid. SB 516 (Pr. No. 1216) Without objection, the bill, which HB 1479 (Pr. No. 1732) previously went over in its order temporarily, was called up, from page 3 of the Third Consideration Calendar, by Senator An Act amending the act of July 2, 1984 (P. L. 553, No. 110), LOEPER. known as the "Engineering School Equipment Act," further pro­ viding for requirements for grants; and extending the expiration BILL ON THIRD CONSIDERATION AMENDED date of the act. SB 516 (Pr. No. 1216) -The Senate proceeded to consider­ HB 1480 (Pr. No. 1850) ation of the bill, entitled: An Act amending the act of July 2, 1984 (P. L. 555, No. Ill), An Act amending the act of Janua1y 22, 1968 (P. L. 42, No. 8), known as the "Small Business Incubators Act," further provid­ entitled, as amended, "Pennsylvania Urban Mass Transportation ing for small business incubator grants and loans and for the Law," further defining certain transit entities; requiring one­ powers and duties of the board; and repealing provisions relating third local or private funding matches for State grants, with to time limits on approvals. certain exceptions; requiring the adoption of service standards HB 1481 (Pr. No. 1734) and performance evaluation measures; removing certain limita­ tions in State grants; and further providing for annual appropri­ An Act amending the act of July 2, 1984 (P. L. 568, No. 1J3), ations and new formulas for distribution of the appropriations to known as the "Employee-Ownership Assistance Program Act," transportation organizations and companies. further providing for appropriations; and repealing provisions relating to final date for approvals. Consideredthe third time, On the question, CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? Senator CORMAN, by unanimous consent, offered the fol- The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following reso­ lowing amendment: lutions, which were read, considered and adopted: Amend Title, page 2, line 8, by removing the period after Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and "companies" and inserting: ; and further providing for the Mrs. Michael Petruzelli by Senator Furno. powers and duties of authorities. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Sally Star Amend Bill, page 23, by inserting between lines 14 and 15: by Senator Lewis. Section 5. Section 303(d) of the act is amended by adding a Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the resi­ clause to read: dents of Cumru Township, Berks County by Senator O'Pake. Section 303. Creation of Transportation Authorities; Rights Congratulations of the Senate were extended to George and Powers.-* "' "' (d) A duly certified authority shall have and may exercise all Zvorsky, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Barrett, Mr. and Mrs. powers necessary or convenient for the carrying out of the afore­ William Hoehn and to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cesari by said purposes, including but without limiting the generality of the Senator Rhoades. foregoing, the following rights or powers: Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Christian "'"'"' M. Rathfon by Senator Shumaker. (18.1) To explore alternative means of ra1smg revenue, includin , but not limited to, real estate leases and rentals · ment leases and rentals, contracti BILLS ON FIRST CONSIDERATION · awarding o contracts to the hi hest · ior and exterior advertisin on all Senator STAPLETON. Mr. President, I move the Senate authority equipment on which the public is charged a fare for do now proceed to consideration of all bills reported from riding: Provided, however, That on rail passenger units only bids committees for the first time at today's Session. for interior advertising shall be solicited. The authority shall, by April 15, 1988, and each April 15 thereafter, submit a report to The motion was agreed to. the Department of Transportation and the Auditor General. The The bills were as follows: report shall detail the actions of the authority in exploring alter­ nate rans orta­ SB 949, HB 1, 4, 8, 9, 942, 1357, 1475, 1476, 1477, 1478, gs and recommen- 1479, 1480 and 1481. ons to the ransportation and Appropriations Committees of And said bills having been considered for the first time, the Senate and the House of Representatives no later than 30 days after receipt of such report for review and consideration of future Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for second consid­ fundin b such committees. Where any alternate means eration. been rejected, the authority shall demonstrate that the feas and cost effectiveness of that alternate means have been consid­ ered. Amend Sec. 5, page 23, line 15, by striking out "5" and insert­ ing: 6 Amend Sec. 6, page 23, line 29, by striking out "6" and insert­ ing: 7 960 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JUNE 30,

Amend Bill, page 24, by inserting between lines 2 and 3: In the Senate, June 30, 1987. Section 8. Each transportation authority shall have 120 days A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION to implement the provisions of section 303(d)(l8.I) of the act of January 22, 1968 (P.L.42, No.8), known as the Pennsylvania Requesting the Governor to appoint a commission to study and Urban Mass Transportation Law. develop a new welfare standard. Amend Sec. 7, page 24, line 3, by striking out "7" and insert­ WHEREAS, It is the intention of the General Assembly to ing: 9 provide public assistance to Pennsylvania's needy and distressed Amend Sec. 8, page 24, line 5, by striking out all of said line in a humane manner with due regard for the preservation of and inserting: family life and in such a manner as to encourage self-dependency; and Section IO. This act shall take effect as follows: WHEREAS, Economic dysfunctions, physical disabilities, (I) The provisions of this act amending section 303(d) family crises and other factors make it necessary for some fami­ shall take effect in 60 days. lies in Pennsylvania to rely on public welfare to meet their finan­ (2) The remainder of this act shall take effect immedi- cial needs; and ately. WHEREAS, Families in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania On the question, that are dependent on public welfare are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet; and Will the Senate agree to the amendment? WHEREAS, Welfare grant levels in Pennsylvania have failed It was agreed to. to keep pace with inflation; and Without objection, the bill, as amended, was passed over in WHEREAS, The Public. Welfare Code calls for grant levels its order at the request of Senator CORMAN. sufficient to provide for "health and human decency"; and WHEREAS, A comprehensive review of grant levels in relation to the "health and human decency" standard is long overdue; COMMUNICATION FROM THE GOVERNOR and WHEREAS, It is desirable that Pennsylvania adopt a well-doc­ NOMINATION BY THE GOVERNOR umented standard of need reflecting the realities of the 1980's; REFERRED TO COMMITTEE therefore be it RESOLVED (the House of Representatives concurring), That The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ the General Assembly request the Governor to appoint a Com­ munication in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of mission on Welfare Grant Standards, which commission shall the Commonwealth, which was read as follows, and referred include the Majority and Minority Chairmen of the Senate Public to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: Health and Welfare Committee and the House Health and Welfare Committee, the Secretary of Public Welfare, the Secre­ MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD tary of the Budget or his designee, four representatives of welfare OF NURSING recipients and members representing church, business, labor, senior citizen and women's groups; and be it further June 30, 1987. RESOLVED, That the commission so appointed recommend To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of the establishment of a welfare grant standard of need which ade­ Pennsylvania: quately reflects the minimal adequate costs of living in today's society and, further, that the commission recommend plans by In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate which welfare grants can be raised to reach that standard of need; for the advice and consent of the Senate Cynthia Flynn Capers, and be it further R.N., Ph.D., 349 Roumfort Road, Philadelphia 19119, Philadel­ RESOLVED, That the commission report its findings to the phia County, Fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a General Assembly by December 31, 1987. member of the State Board of Nursing, to serve for six years or until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Janette L. Packer, Ed.D., APPOINTMENT BY Bryn Mawr, resigned. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE ROBERT P. CASEY. The PRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to announce the Presi­ RESOLUTION INTRODUCED AND REFERRED dent pro tempore has made the following appointment: Senator Roy W. Wilt as a member of the Board of the Ben The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Franklin Partnership Fund. Senate Resolution numbered, entitled and referred as follows, which was read by the Clerk: BILLS SIGNED June 30, 1987 The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Mark S. Singe!) in REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT the presence of the Senate signed the following bills: A COMMISSION TO STUDY AND DEVELOP SB 45, 137 and 334. A NEW WELFARE STANDARD Senators JONES, HANKINS, LYNCH, REIBMAN, ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SECRETARY MUSTO, STEWART, ROMANELLI, FUMO, WILLIAMS and ANDREZESKI offered the following resolution (Senate The following announcements were read by the Secretary of Concurrent Resolution No. 97), which was read and referred the Senate: to the Committee on Public Health and Welfare: 1987 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 961

SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA YEAS-48

COMMITTEE MEETINGS Afflerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1987 Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton I2:30 P.M. JUDICIARY (Public Hear- Room 461, Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer ing on the nomination of 4th Floor Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart Corman Lemmond Rego Ii Stout Russell M. Nigro, Esq., for Conference Rm., Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman Judge, Court of Common Pleas, North Wing Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger Philadelphia County) Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams Hankins Lynch Romanelli Wllt 1:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (to Room 461, Helfrick Madigan Ross Zemprelli consider Senate Bill No. 945; 4th Floor NAYS-0 House Bills No. 2, 719, 1288, Conference Rm., 1290 and 1570) North Wing A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. P.M. BANKING AND INSURANCE Room 461, 2:00 Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill Senate Bills No. 4th Floor (to consider to the House of Representatives for concurrence. 32, 33, 34, 35, 192, 197 and Conference Rm., the Deemer Clause) North Wing SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR NO. 4 off the RULES AND EXECUTIVE Rules Committee floor NOMINATIONS (to consider Conference Room THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR certain executive nominations) BILL ON THIRD CONSIDERATION MONDAY, JULY 13, 1987 AND FINAL PASSAGE

2:00 P.M. CONSUMER PROTECTION Senate Majority SB 877 (Pr. No. 1240) The Senate proceeded to consider- AND PROFESSIONAL Caucus Room ation of the bill, entitled: LICENSURE (Public Hearing An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P. L. 15, No. on the nomination of George 9), entitled "Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act," L. Shevlin as Commissioner further providing for exclusions. of the Bureau of Professional Considered the third time and agreed to, and Occupational Affairs) And the amendments made thereto having been printed as required by the Constitution, SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS On the question, SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR NO. 2 Shall the bill pass finally? THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: BILL ON THIRD CONSIDERATION AND FINAL PASSAGE YEAS-48 SB 859 (Pr. No. 1239) -The Senate proceeded to consider­ Afflerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore ation of the bill, entitled: Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker An Act authorizing the incurring of indebtedness, with Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton approval of the electors, of $450,000,000 for the repair, construc­ Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer reconstruction, rehabilitation, extension and improvement Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart tion, Corman Lemmond Rego Ii Stout of municipal sewage treatment systems and community water Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman supply systems; and providing the allocation of the bond pro­ Greenleaf Lincoln Rhoades Wenger ceeds. Greenwood Loeper Rocks Williams Hankins Lynch Romanelli Wilt Considered the third time and agreed to, Helfrick Madigan Ross Zemprelli And the amendments made thereto having been printed as NAYS-0 required by the Constitution, On the question, A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted Shall the bill pass finally? "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of to the House of Representatives for concurrence. the Constitution and were as follows, viz: 962 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JUNE 30,

CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR RESUMED The PRESIDENT. That is a subjective question that I am not prepared to answer. HB 2 CALLED UP Senator ZEMPRELLI. Mr. President, if the Chair does not HB 2 (Pr. No. 1815) - Without objection, the bill, which know the answer, that is an answer. previously was agreed to on second consideration, was called Mr. President, may we be at ease for a moment? up, from page 12 of the Second Consideration Calendar, by The PRESIDENT. The Senate will be at ease. Senator LOEPER. (The Senate was at ease.) Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, I would withdraw my BILL REREFERRED original motion and move that the Senate recess to the call of HB 2 (Pr. No. 1815) The Senate proceeded to consider- the Chair. ation of the bill, entitled: On the question, An Act amending the Pennsylvania act of August 23, 1967 (P. Will the Senate agree to the motion? L. 251, No. 102), known as the "Industrial and Commercial Development Authority Law," creating the Pennsylvania Eco­ Senator ZEMPRELLI. Mr. President, I wonder if the gen­ nomic Development Financing Authority as a body corporate · tleman from Delaware, Senator Loeper, would submit to a and politic with power to borrow money and issue bonds and short interrogation? other evidences of indebtedness; and providing for powers and The PRESIDENT. Will the gentleman from Delaware, duties of the Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority. Senator Loeper, permit himself to be interrogated? Senator LOEPER. I will, Mr. President. Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill Senator ZEMPRELLI. Mr. President, barring any circum­ previously considered was rereferred to the Committee on stance that would require the Chair to call us back in Session Appropriations. in a recessed status, would it be the gentleman's thought that we would return at I :00 p.m., as opposed to any other hour? RECESS Senator LOEPER. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Mr. President, I would expect to reconvene at 1:00 p.m. Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, I move the Senate do The PRESIDENT. With the understanding that we would now adjourn until Wednesday, July 1, 1987, at 1:00 p.m., likely reconvene at 1:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time. Eastern Daylight Saving Time. And the question recurring, On the question, Will the Senate agree to the motion? Will the Senate agree to the motion? The motion was agreed to. POINT OF ORDER The PRESIDENT. The Senate stands in recess. Senator ZEMPRELLI. Mr. President, I rise to a point of order. AFfER RECESS The PRESIDENT. The gentleman from Allegheny, Senator The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having elapsed, the Zemprelli, will state it. Senate will be in order. Senator ZEMPRELLI. Mr. President, I am thankful the budget period only comes once a year, but at the same time I understand this is June 30th and it is the end of the fiscal SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS period. I am wondering and I ask as a point of order whether ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SECRETARY there is any significance in recessing this meeting as opposed to adjourning? The SECRETARY. The Majority and Minority Leaders The PRESIDENT. The Chair would remind the gentleman have given their permission for the Committee on Appropri­ that the motion is to adjourn until 1:00 p.m. tomorrow. ations to meet off the floor during today's Session to consider Senator ZEMPRELLI. But I am asking the Chair as a point Senate Bill No. 945, House Bill No. 2, House Bill No. 719, of order whether or not there is any fiscal difference between House Bill No. 1288, House Bill No. 1290, House Bill No. our adjourning as opposed to our recessing? 1570 and House Bill No. 1539. The PRESIDENT. The Chair cannot respond to your point of order because you are interrogating the Chair. LEGISLATIVE LEAVES Senator ZEMPRELLL Mr. President, I am asking for a Senator STAUFFER. Mr. President, I guess it would be in point of order. order to remind everyone who might think otherwise that this The PRESIDENT. The gentleman has not stated a point of is still Tuesday, the 30th of June. order. Senator ZEMPRELLI. Mr. President, the point of order is, First of all, I would ask for temporary legislative leaves for Senator Greenleaf and Senator Madigan, as well as Senator is there a difference between recessing and adjourning the Wenger and Senator Pecora and, if 1 am correct, Senator Senate? Armstrong is on leave and would be continued on leave. 1987 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 963

The PRESIDENT. That is correct. YEAS-49 Senator LINCOLN. Mr. President, I would ask for a tem­ Afflerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore porary Capitol leave for Senator Furno and a continuation of Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer whoever else we had on leave. Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton The PRESIDENT. Senator Stauffer requests temporary Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer Capitol leaves for Senator Greenleaf, Senator Madigan, Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart Senator Wenger and Senator Pecora. Senator Armstrong will Corman Lemmond Rego Ii Stout continue on temporary Capitol leave. Senator Lincoln Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman Furno Lincoln Rhoades Wenger requests temporary Capitol leave, as opposed to personal Greenleaf Loeper Rocks Williams leave, for Senator Furno and a continuation of the other tem­ Greenwood Lynch Romanelli Wilt Hankins Madigan Ross Zemprelli porary Capitol leaves that are currently existing. Helfrick Senator LINCOLN. Mr. President, I apologize, but I just NAYS-0 received my list of leaves and I have some additions. I request temporary Capitol leaves for Senator Andrezeski, Senator A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted Regoli, Senator Lewis, Senator Zemprelli and Senator "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Stapleton. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill The PRESIDENT. The Chair would advise that Senator to the House of Representatives for concurrence. Andrezeski and Senator Lewis are continuing on temporary ./ SB 805 (Pr. No. 1237) The Senate proceeded to consider­ Capitol leaves and would ask if the Senate has any objections ation of the bill, entitled: to temporary Capitol leaves for Senator Regoli, Senator Zemprelli and Senator Stapleton? The Chair hears none. The An Act providing for the establishment within the Department leaves will be granted. of Public Welfare of a program to coordinate job training, job placement and other services for welfare recipients; and provid­ ing for insurance coverage for basic health-care benefits to quali­ LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED fied individuals.

The PRESIDENT. The Chair would cancel Senator Considered the third time and agreed to, Lincoln's Capitol leave and welcome him back. And the amendments made thereto having been printed as required by the Constitution, SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS On the question, SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR NO. 3 Shall the bill pass finally? LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED TIDRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR The PRESIDENT. Prior to the roll call, the Chair recog­ BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION nizes the presence on the floor of Senator Furno. His tempo­ AND FINAL PASSAGE rary Capitol leave will be cancelled. SB 516 (Pr. No. 1243) The Senate proceeded to consider­ And the question recurring, ation of the bill, entitled: Shall the bill pass finally? An Act amending the act of January 22, 1968 (P. L. 42, No. 8), The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of entitled, as amended, "Pennsylvania Urban Mass Transportation the Constitution and were as follows, viz: Law," further defining certain transit entities; requiring one­ third local or private funding matches for State grants, with YEAS-49 certain exceptions; requiring the adoption of service standards and performance evaluation measures; removing certain limita­ Afflerbach Hess Mellow Salvatore tions in State grants; and further providing for annual appropri­ Andrezeski Holl Moore Shaffer ations and new formulas for distribution of the appropriations to Armstrong Hopper Musto Shumaker Bell Jones O'Pake Stapleton transportation organizations and companies; and further provid­ Bodack Jubelirer Pecora Stauffer ing for the powers and duties of authorities. Brightbill Kelley Peterson Stewart Corman Lemmond Rego Ii Stout Considered the third time and agreed to, Fisher Lewis Reibman Tilghman And the amendments made thereto having been printed as Furno Lincoln Rhoades Wenger required by the Constitution, Greenleaf Loeper Rocks Williams Greenwood Lynch Romanelli Wilt On the question, Hankins Madigan Ross Zemprelli Shall the bill pass finally? Helfrick NAYS-0 The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. 964 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JUNE 30,

Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill HB 719 (Pr. No. 2010) (Amended) (Rereported) to the House of Representatives for concurrence. An.Act amending the act of March IO, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 14), entitled "Public School Code of 1949," further providing for the RECESS education of exceptional children in approved institutions; and making an appropriation. Senator STAUFFER. Mr. President, at this time I would HB 1288 (Pr. No. 2058) (Rereported) ask for a recess of the Senate for the purpose of a meeting of 1983 (P. L. 160, the Committee on Appropriations to be held in the Rules An Act amending the act of September 30, No. 39), entitled "Public Official Compensation Law," further Committee room. providing for the salaries and compensation of certain public The PRESIDENT. For the purpose of a meeting of the officials; further providing for certain expenses of the members Committee on Appropriations to begin immediately in the of the General Assembly; and making repeals. the rear of the Chamber, Senator Rules Committee room at HB 1290 (Pr. No. 2034) (Rereported) Stauffer asks that all Members of the Committee on Appro­ priations to please report to the Rules Committee room at the An Act amending the act of July 11, 1985 (P. L. 209, No. 54), entitled "An act au.thorizing the incurring of debt for the purpose rear of the Chamber. of financing the Federal share of construction of interstate high­ The Senate will stand in recess. ways," increasing the debt authorization and appropriation; and further providing for the power to incur debt. AFTER RECESS HB 1539 (Pr. No. 1820) The PRESIDENT pro tempore (Robert C. Jubelirer) in the An Act amending the act of March 28, 1986 (P. L. 75, No. 25), Chair. entitled, as amended "An act providing for grants to persons for property damaged or destroyed by tornado or flood; establishing The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The time of recess having the basis for the grants and tax moratoria; and making appropri­ elapsed, the Senate will be in order. ations," increasing the appropriation. HB 1570 (Pr. No. 1851) SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS An Act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SECRETARY 1987-1988.

The SECRETARY. The Majority and Minority Leaders BILLS ON FIRST CONSIDERATION have given their per~ission for the Committee on Environ­ mental Resources and Energy to meet off the floor today in Senator MOORE. Mr. President, I move the Senate do now the Rules Committee room to consider the municipal solid proceed to consideration of all bills reported from committees waste regulations. for the first time at today's Session. The motion was agreed to. REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE The bills were as follows: TABLE SUBMITTED AND LAID ON THE HB 1539 and 1570. Senator SHUMAKER, by unanimous consent, submitted And said bills having been considered for the first time, the Report of Committee of Conference on HB 210, which Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for second consid­ was laid on the table. eration.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE ADJOURNMENT

Senator TILGHMAN, by unanimous consent, from the Senator MOORE. Mr. President, I move the Senate do now Committee on Appropriations, reported the following bills: adjourn until Wednesday, July 1, 1987, at 1:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time. SB 945 (Pr. No. 1213) (Rereported) The motion was agreed to. An Act establishing the Hardwoods Council; conferring The Senate adjourned at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Daylight powers and duties upon the council; and making an appropri­ Saving Time. ation. HB 2 (Pr. No. 1815) (Rereported) An Act amending the Pennsylvania act of August 23, 1967 (P. L. 251, No. 102), known as the "Industrial and Commercial Development Authority Law," creating the Pennsylvania Eco­ nomic Development Financing Authority as a body corporate and politic with power to borrow money and issue bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; and providing for powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority.