Capitol Recap

AROUND THE ROTUNDA Volume 5 Number 442 PLS coverage of Capitol events including press conferences, bill signings, & media availabilities November 13, 2018 HOUSE LEADERSHIP ELECTIONS Contents AROUND THE ROTUNDA 1 House Republican Leadership: NEW LEGISLATION 5 Speaker-Nominee: (R-Allegheny) LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 6 UPCOMING MEETINGS 8 Leader: (R-Lancaster) Appropriations Chairman: (R-York) Whip: (R-Centre) Caucus Chair: Marcy Toepel (R-Montgomery) SESSION STATUS At 11:26 p.m. on Caucus Secretary: Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland) Wednesday, October 17, Caucus Administrator: (R-Northumberland) 2018 the Senate stands in Policy Chair: (R-Clarion) recess until the call of the President Pro Tempore. House Democratic Leadership: The Senate is next Leader: (D-Allegheny) scheduled to reconvene on Appropriations Chairman: Matt Bradford (D-Montgomery) Wednesday, November 14, Whip: Jordan Harris (D-) at 1:00 p.m. Caucus Chair: Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia) Caucus Secretary: Rosita Youngblood (D-Philadelphia) At 5:33 p.m. on Tuesday, Caucus Administrator: (D-Schuylkill) November 13, 2018 the Policy Chair: (D-Lancaster) House stands in recess until the call of the Chair

HOUSE REPUBLICANS UNVEIL NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM By Matt Hess, Legislative Services | November 13, 2018

The new leaders of the House Republican Caucus held a press conference following session this evening to introduce the new team. UPCOMING SESSION DAYS House Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), new House Majority Leader, announced that next session’s January 1 leadership team will be: • Speaker-Nominee: Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) Senate • House Appropriations Chairman: Stan Saylor (R-York) November 14 • Whip: Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre) January 1 • Caucus Chair: Marcy Toepel (R-Montgomery) • Caucus Secretary: Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland) • Caucus Administrator: Kurt Masser (R-Northumberland) • Policy Chair: Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion).

“We look forward to working with everyone in the new legislative session. Once again voters returned divided government to Harrisburg. Gov. Wolf won re-election but they also returned strong majorities to the House and Senate,” Rep. Cutler stated. “As we look forward to next Provided by Pennsylvania session I think it’s all of our goals to make sure we work with each to find solutions that the Legislative Services citizens of the Commonwealth are looking for.” 240 N. 3rd St. 6th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 Rep. Turzai said the caucus is honored to have Rep. Cutler serving as majority leader. “We 717.236.6984 phone are returning for the fifth consecutive session a majority and we’re proud of the effort of the 717.236.5097 fax team had in the election across Pennsylvania,” he stated. “We’re very positive about moving www.mypls.com forward with this outstanding leadership team.” Rep. Cutler and Rep. Turzai then responded to questions from the media.

Do you have any favorite policy issues that you want to move? Rep. Cutler stated, “We have a lot of new members on both sides of the aisle but I think that a lot of the unfinished business from last session will probably bubble up to the top. If you look at the career and technical package that got close to be signed last session…I expect that package to come up again. I think the regulatory reform that Rep. Oberlander and Rep. Benninghoff and many other members of the caucus will come up again. That’s something I heard consistently from businesses is the regulatory environment. Particularly where I live on the border of Maryland, you can go literally 100 yards into Maryland get a permit there in 90 days and it could take a year or two here. We are competing with them and we need to be competitive with them.”

Since you lost a lot of seats in the southeast, how does that change your caucus? Rep. Cutler said, “If you look at the result I think it was a direct result of straight ticket voting on both sides. I talked to Rep. Barbin, while we had a great candidate, he thought the tide he was swimming against was tough because it is a very pro- Trump area and this election had that undercurrent to it. As far as dynamics, it just means we have a little bit smaller group of folks we need to find those 102 votes in.”

Do you think your caucus is more conservative now? Rep. Cutler stated, “I think both caucuses went a little bit. Ours went a little bit more to the right and theirs went a little bit to the left but I think we can find solutions.”

There seemed to be disagreements between former leader Reed and Speaker Turzai that led to some fractures in the caucus, do you think that you are more philosophically aligned with each other? Rep. Turzai stated, “We had an outstanding leadership team last session and we have an outstanding leadership team this session. It’s a diverse state, we’re a diverse caucus, and we to bring all of us together for a consensus and we did that over the last two session. There’s public pension reform because of our caucus. Today we have wine and beer in grocery stores because of our caucus, myself, Rep. Reed, and everyone in the leadership team. In addition, we make sure we govern from a fiscal stewardship perspective and have put record high investments in public education and we did it without any increases in broad based taxes. Why? Because myself, David Reed, and this leadership team stood strong. We believe we can continue to do great things for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and we are very excited to be behind Bryan Cutler as our majority leader and this leadership team.”

Do you have any idea what you’re getting into? Rep. Cutler responded, “Yes and I still ran.”

Do you think the seats that you lost in the southeast are permanently blue? Rep. Cutler said, “Absolutely not. There continues to be opportunity down there. We had a pickup out there this cycle as well as two pickups out west. If you look at our majority of 121 there were about 22 of those seats that had Democratic majorities. Likewise the Democrats had four seats that had Republican majorities and we picked up two of them this time. I think the opportunity for pickups continues far into the future. While that’s the political side of the equation, I’m a firm believer that policy makes good politics and good candidates can win seats.”

Will you pursue a 20 week abortion ban? Rep. Cutler stated “That’s something we’ll discuss as a leadership team and then as a caucus.”

2 LAWMAKERS, ADVOCATES SPREAD AWARENESS ABOUT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, CHILDREN By Robert Cochran, Pennsylvania Legislative Services | November 13, 2018

The Zonta Club of Harrisburg - Hershey, a nonprofit organization dedicated to women’s advocacy, joined legislators and advocates this afternoon to raise awareness regarding violence against women and children.

President of Zonta Club of Harrisburg - Hershey, Elaine Weinert, said the organization is comprised of 29,000 members across 1,200 clubs worldwide. Weinert said the club advocates for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, adding that the organization combats violence towards women and children.

Weinert said laws need to be changed to enforce stricter protections for vulnerable women and children. She stated the club celebrated the passage of SB 554, which expands protections for sexually-exploited children, adding, prior to this law, a child saved from sex trafficking was considered a criminal. “Today, we now have a law to protect the children, and the child is now considered the victim,” Weinert said.

Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) said Pennsylvania is vulnerable to human trafficking because of the amount of truck traffic and the proximity to large consumer markets. Rep. Delozier stated safe harbor legislation for sexually-exploited children expanded immunity for any minor subjected to human trafficking or sexual exploitation.

The legislation mandated law enforcement to inform the Department of Human Services of any minor subjected to sexual exploitation so the victim could receive services for housing, education and other life skills, Rep. Delozier said.

Rep. Delozier claimed 2.4 million children in the United States run away from home each year. She added that one-third of homeless teenagers are persuaded into prostitution within 48 hours of leaving home, indicating 800,000 runaway children will be lured into criminal sexual exploitation annually.

The representative highlighted the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Notification Act, which required places where human trafficking frequently occurs to post signs regarding resources for victims of human trafficking. Rep. Delozier said 246 calls were made to the hotline from Pennsylvania during the first six months of 2018.

Donna Greco, policy director of the Pennsylvania Coalition against Rape, advocated against forced marriage of children, saying 250,000 children were married in the United States between 2000 and 2010. Greco said marriages involving children derail their health, safety and development, and often result in sexual violence, including rape. Greco indicated a marriage involving children enables abuse, including forced pregnancies and forced abortions.

“In Pennsylvania, current law allows marriage licenses to be issued to children under the age of 16 if a court decides it is in their best interest,” Greco said. She added that marriage under the age of 18 is permitted if consent is provided by parental care. “This antiquated law opens the door for child sexual abuse and exploitation, as well as a whole host of social struggles.”

Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-Washington) said Gov. signed SB 919, which would provide relocation for victims of domestic violence in public housing. “This bill will give [domestic violence] victims the opportunity to get out of that [location] and no one can know where they moved to,” Sen. Bartolotta said.

The Washington County senator also said Tierne’s law would provide victims of domestic violence greater protection against perpetrators. Sen. Bartolotta discussed the efforts ofAbolishSlavery.org in discovering victims of human trafficking

Sonya Browne, Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties, said survivors of domestic violence experience trauma from their previous experiences. Browne said survivors seek hope for a life without violence or abuse.

Founder of Green Light Operation, Jordan Pine, said her organization addresses how Harrisburg is a hotspot for human trafficking. Pine said the community looks to become more involved with spreading awareness about human trafficking.

3 Joanne Gallos of the Zonta Club of Annapolis said the organization promotes awareness around violence and rape. According to Gallos, only Delaware and New Jersey passed legislation outlawing marriage to children.

LEGISLATORS AND PROFESSIONALS RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT DIABETES IN NOVEMBER By Jessica Richardson, Pennsylvania Legislative Services | November 13, 2018

Sen. Patrick Browne (R-Lehigh), Rep. (R-Lehigh), and pediatric nurse practitioner Terri Lipman joined together to bring attention to Diabetes Awareness Month.

Sen. Browne explained November is National Diabetes Month, and on October 17th the Senate adopted SR 484 to recognize November 2018 as National Diabetes Month in Pennsylvania. He said the theme this year is “everyday reality” because diabetes impacts nearly every decision a person makes daily, from what they eat to what they wear. Sen. Browne commented the campaign is intended to show the everyday reality of diabetes from the point of view of people living with diabetes or caring for someone with diabetes. Sen. Browne continued that diabetes affects nearly 30 million people in the nation, and every year an estimated 63,000 individuals are diagnosed with diabetes in Pennsylvania.

“Pennsylvania has a diabetes epidemic with approximately 1.5 million people living with diabetes and an estimated 325,000 Pennsylvanians undiagnosed,” Sen. Browne said.

Rep. Mackenzie added that diabetes is a disease that affects countless Pennsylvania families, and the Pennsylvania legislature is aware and supportive of helping families and individuals manage this disease. He explained that in 2004 the legislature passed into law the Juvenile Diabetes Cure Research Tax Checkoff Program, where individuals can donate all or part of their personal income tax refund by simply checking off the appropriate box on their tax form.

Rep. Mackenzie noted that Type 1 Diabetes at this point is not curable, but doctors and researchers continue to work every day to find a possible cure. He stated the state in the 2018-2019 budget allocated $100,000 to diabetes programs and services.

“Type 1 Diabetes occurs in people of all ages, all races, and all socioeconomic levels,” Lipman said.

Lipman thanked Sen. Browne for the resolution as it is important for not only diabetes awareness, but also saving lives. She explained delayed diagnosis or recognition results in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) which is the leading cause of death for people with diabetes. Diabetes is the third most common chronic disease in children, Lipman said. She noted Type 1 Diabetes occurs in all ages, but her focus is in children as she is part of the Division of Diabetes and Endocrinology at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Lipman noted she oversees the Philadelphia Pediatric Diabetes Registry, and there has been a state increase of diabetes in children of all ages. She said there has been a doubling of children under the age of five.

Lipman explained that because of lack of awareness, there is delayed diagnosis and recognition, especially since very young children are not easily diagnosed. She stated that despite diabetes being expensive and labor intensive, most people with diabetes live happy, productive and long lives.

“I ask all of you to spread the word; diabetes awareness will improve the lives of people with diabetes and will save lives,” Lipman said.

Sen. Browne noted he is proud of the Lehigh Valley Delegation for standing up for millions of people with this chronic disease. He added they cannot chart the course in the right direction without people such as Lipman who have dedicated their lives to making a difference.

4 NEW LEGISLATION

HR 1184 Markosek, Joseph (D) (PN 4323) Resolution remembering the life and service of Kevin L. Keller and extending condolences to his family and friends. Nov 13, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1185 Bullock, Donna (D) (PN 4324) Resolution recognizing November 1, 2018, as “National Family Literacy Day” in Pennsylvania. Nov 13, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1186 Bullock, Donna (D) (PN 4325) Resolution designating the week of November 14 through 20, 2018, as “Home Care Aide Week” in Pennsylvania in appreciation of those part-time and full-time caregivers who provide assistive and personal in-home care. Nov 13, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1187 Bullock, Donna (D) (PN 4326) Resolution recognizing the week of November 18 through 24, 2018, as “National Family Week” in Pennsylvania. Nov 13, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1188 McClinton, Joanna (D) (PN 4327) Resolution designating November 25, 2018, as “Elimination of Violence Against Women Day” in Pennsylvania to coincide with the United Nations’ “International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.” Nov 13, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1189 Cox, Jim (R) (PN 4328) Resolution expelling Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown (D-Philadelphia), who has been convicted of, and is awaiting sentencing on, the offenses of bribery, accepting improper influence and form of statement of financial interests. Nov 13, 2018 - H-Filed Nov 13, 2018 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Rules

HR 1190 Cruz, Angel (D) (PN 4329) Resolution urging Major League Baseball to retire uniform number 21 in honor of the lifetime achievements of the late Roberto Clemente. Nov 13, 2018 - H-Filed Nov 13, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

SB 1279 Argall, David (R) (PN 2137) Amends the Tax Reform Code, in historic preservation incentive tax credit, further providing for definitions and for tax credit certificates, establishing the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Administration Account, further providing for carryover, carryback and assignment of credit and for pass-through entity, providing for annual report to General Assembly, further providing for application of Internal Revenue Code and for limitation and providing for recapture. Provides for definitions. Establishes the process for tax credit certificates. Provides general rules, limitations, and applications for pass- through entities. Requires a report on tax credit to be submitted to the necessary recipients and for the information to be posted on a public website. Further provides that the Historic Preservation Incentive Tax Credit Program will undergo a review to determine effectiveness, with the results included in the annual report on October 1, 2024. Establishes the application of Internal Revenue Code according to department interpretation and administration of credit. Provides that taxpayers shall not apply for historic preservation tax credits after the seventh fiscal year following February 1, 2030. Provides for tax credit recapture procedures. Effective in 60 days. Nov 13, 2018 - S-Filed Nov 13, 2018 - S-Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

5 SB 1280 Vulakovich, Randy (R) (PN 2138) Amends the Tax Reform Code providing for National Guard service tax credit. Defines department, qualified tax liability, tax credit, and taxpayer. Addresses tax credit claim applications to departments, including required information and procedure. Provides taxpayer requirements for eligibility for a tax credit. Clarifies general rules, applications, and limitations for carryover and carryback. Provides for self-certification. Further provides general rules and limitations for adoption of guidelines, and establishes that a report on tax credits granted and retention of active members shall be submitted no later than June 1, 2020. Provides for penalties. Effective immediately. Nov 13, 2018 - S-Filed Nov 13, 2018 - S-Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

HR 1160 Charlton, Alexander (F) (R) (PN 4238) Resolution condemning the November 1984 anti-Sikh violence in India as genocide. Nov 13, 2018 - H-Laid out for discussion Nov 13, 2018 - H-House Rothman/Delozier motion to reconsider vote by which HR 1160 passed - Granted Nov 13, 2018 - H-Rereferred to House Rules

HR 1169 Hill-Evans, Carol (F) (D) (PN 4262) Resolution recognizing November 15, 2018, as “The Great American Smokeout Day” in Pennsylvania. Nov 13, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 189 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1170 Madden, Maureen (F) (D) (PN 4263) Resolution recognizing the month of November 2018 as “National Diabetes Month” in Pennsylvania. Nov 13, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 189 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1181 Kinsey, Stephen (D) (PN 4319) Resolution recognizing November 7, 2018, as “International Stress Awareness Day” in Pennsylvania. Nov 13, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 189 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1182 Kinsey, Stephen (D) (PN 4320) Resolution recognizing November 15, 2018, as “Ohtahara Syndrome Awareness Day” in Pennsylvania. Nov 13, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 189 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1183 Kinsey, Stephen (D) (PN 4321) Resolution recognizing November 1, 2018, as “Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Awareness Day” in Pennsylvania. Nov 13, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 189 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1184 Markosek, Joseph (D) (PN 4323) Resolution remembering the life and service of Kevin L. Keller and extending condolences to his family and friends. Nov 13, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 189 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1185 Bullock, Donna (D) (PN 4324) Resolution recognizing November 1, 2018, as “National Family Literacy Day” in Pennsylvania. Nov 13, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 189 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1186 Bullock, Donna (D) (PN 4325) Resolution designating the week of November 14 through 20, 2018, as “Home Care Aide Week” in Pennsylvania in appreciation of those part-time and full-time caregivers who provide assistive and personal in-home care. Nov 13, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 189 YEAS 0 NAYS

6 HR 1187 Bullock, Donna (D) (PN 4326) Resolution recognizing the week of November 18 through 24, 2018, as “National Family Week” in Pennsylvania. Nov 13, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 189 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1188 McClinton, Joanna (D) (PN 4327) Resolution designating November 25, 2018, as “Elimination of Violence Against Women Day” in Pennsylvania to coincide with the United Nations’ “International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.” Nov 13, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 189 YEAS 0 NAYS

SB 257 Ward, Kim (R) (PN 1907) Amends The Insurance Company Law providing for quality eye care for insured Pennsylvanians by establishing the Quality Eye Care for Insured Pennsylvanians Act. Requires that health insurers allow an insured who receives vision care from an in-network vision care provider to select an out-of-network vision care supplier for related vision care on the recommendation or referral of the innetwork vision care provider, provided that the in-network vision care provider gives to the insured, prior to recommending, referring, prescribing or ordering any vision care from the out-of-network vision care supplier, written disclosure that (1) The out-of-network vision care supplier is not an in-network vision care supplier and (2) The insured has the option of selecting an innetwork vision care supplier. Also establishes a health insurance policy that has a discount program for noncovered services shall permit an insured who receives vision care from an in-network vision care provider to receive a noncovered service from the in-network vision care provider at a nondiscounted rate, contingent on written disclosure. The insured must attest in writing to receipt of the vision care provider’s written disclosure. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner, at the commissioner’s discretion, to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the license of offending person; enter a cease and desist order; or impose a civil penalty. Limits the amount of penalties to not exceed $500,000 in aggregate during a calendar year. Further provides the Insurance Department may promulgate regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to implement act. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 237, 1596, 1761) Nov 13, 2018 - H-Laid on the table Nov 13, 2018 - H-Removed from the table

SB 554 Greenleaf, Stewart (R) (PN 2054) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in human trafficking, further providing for definitions, providing the Attorney General and the district attorneys of the several counties to have concurrent authority to investigate and institute criminal proceedings, repealing provisions relating to appropriate implementation for minor victims of human trafficking, providing for special relief to restore a victim’s dignity and autonomy and for safe harbor for sexually exploited children, establishing the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund and imposing penalties; and, in juvenile matters, providing for dependency in lieu of delinquency. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 613, 740, 1823) Nov 13, 2018 - S-Press conference held

SB 919 Haywood, Arthur (D) (PN 1549) Amends the Housing Authorities Law further providing for powers of an authority; and providing for relocation. The bill establishes a tenant who is a victim of domestic or sexual violence may request relocation if the tenant expressly requests an emergency transfer and experienced domestic or sexual violence on or near the premises within 90 calendar days of the request; or the tenant reasonably believes that the tenant or an affiliated individual is threatened with imminent harm of domestic or sexual violence if the tenant or affiliated individual remains on the premises. Effective in six months. Prior Printer Number: 1232, 1270) Nov 13, 2018 - S-Press conference held

SR 484 Browne, Patrick (R) (PN 2130) Resolution recognizing the month of November 2018 as “National Diabetes Month” in Pennsylvania. Nov 13, 2018 - S-Press conference held

7 UPCOMING MEETINGS

THURSDAY - 11/15/18 Independent Regulatory Review Commission 10:00 a.m., 14th Floor Conference Room, 333 Market St., Harrisburg To consider the following regulations: 3218 State Board of Pharmacy #16A-5431: Naloxone Exceptions (Final-Omit) 3203 State Board of Massage Therapy #16A-724: Fees 3185 Public Utility Commission #57-317: Motor Carrier Age Requirement

WEDNESDAY - 11/28/18 Senate Democratic Policy Committee 10:00 a.m., IBEW Local #5, 5 Hot Metal St., Suite 100, Pittsburgh Policy hearing on addressing climate change in Pennsylvania by controlling carbon emissions

THURSDAY - 12/6/18 Independent Regulatory Review Commission 10:00 a.m., 14th Floor Conference Room, 333 Market St., Harrisburg To consider the following regulations: 3129 Department of Labor & Industry #12-109: Uniform Construction Code

WEDNESDAY - 12/12/18 Public Pension Management & Asset Investment Review Commission Time TBA, Location TBA Agenda TBA

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