Capitol Recap

AROUND THE ROTUNDA Volume 5 Number 413 PLS coverage of Capitol events including press conferences, bill signings, & media availabilities September 25, 2018 Contents DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM BILLS AROUND THE ROTUNDA 1 By Robert Cochran Legislative Services | September 25, 2018 COMMITTEE NEWS 7 NEW LEGISLATION 38 Democrats held a press conference this morning to announce a package of bills aimed at LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 41 providing numerous criminal justice reforms in the commonwealth. UPCOMING MEETINGS 69 Sen. (D-Allegheny) said Democrats plan to introduce legislation to begin SESSION STATUS healing the fractured relationship between law enforcement and communities across the At 6:17 p.m. on Tuesday, commonwealth. Sen Costa stated the commonwealth needs to develop training programs, September 25, 2018 policies and oversight systems to prevent unnecessary deadly force from happening and the Senate stands in to investigate properly when events do happen to deliver justice to victims and police. “Our recess until Wednesday, ultimate goal is to prevent scenarios where police are put into a situation where they feel September 26, 2018 at their lives our threatened or when police take the lives of individuals who are innocent,” Sen. 11:00 a.m., unless sooner Costa said. recalled by the President Pro Tempore. Sen. Costa indicated that upcoming legislation intends to do the following: • Improve training to municipal police officers to include diversity and sensitivity At 5:13 p.m. on Tuesday, training, situational deceleration tactics and improved use of force reactions September 25, 2018 the • Adopt model policies on the use of force and deadly force for municipalities House stands adjourned • Develop statewide database for transparency in hiring police officers, including until Wednesday, disciplinary and misconduct records September 26, 2018 at • Create specialized units to respond to crisis situations 9:30 a.m., unless sooner • Provide access to community intervention teams to allow the community to be a part recalled by the Speaker. of that conversation

Rep. (D-Allegheny) said he did not want it to appear that Democrats are blaming the police with these legislative proposals, but rather working together to save lives. Rep. Gainey said he introduced diversity education so police officers can understand minority communities better. Rep. Gainey also suggested forming a board dedicated to understanding UPCOMING SESSION DAYS the best practices in community-police relations. Lastly, Rep. Gainey indicated improper use House of force needs addressed through legislation. September 26 October 1 (NV), 2 (NV), 9, “These are things that don’t talk about how we point fingers but how we build a relationship 10, 15, 16, 17 that one, repairs an image and two, saves lives,” Rep. Gainey said. “If we do that, and I know November 13 we can, we have a great opportunity to repair the image that has been tarnished by some of Senate the events that happened, not only in the commonwealth, but throughout America.” September 26 October 1, 2, 3, 15, 16, 17 Rep. Dan Miller (D-Allegheny) stated his legislation addresses police compensation November 14 because of concerns regarding part-time wages to police officers. Rep. Miller said the unfair compensation contributes to the police officer’s stressful job. “We want the best onour streets and that also means we need to pay them appropriately,” Rep. Miller said. “The demands are too important and what we need from them is so key that we, in my opinion, are insulting them with the pay they are receiving.” Provided by Pennsylvania Legislative Services Rep. Austin Davis (D-Allegheny) said his legislation would study the feasibility of regional 240 N. 3rd St. 6th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 policing. “Many communities are forced to operate with part-time officers,” Rep. Davis said, 717.236.6984 phone adding he would support incentives to consolidate departments. 717.236.5097 fax www.mypls.com “Police operate best when there is a genuine involved and respectful relationship with the citizens and neighborhoods they serve,” said Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny). He added that although it is important to craft legislation that improves police practices, hiring and accountability, he proposes to create a civilian review board for oversight of police departments in Allegheny County. Sen. Fontana said he would support other counties joining his legislation, but the need for this in Allegheny County is due to the existing abundance of departments located in his county.

Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia) said he agreed with Rep. Miller’s assertion that too many people place blame on law enforcement which have little to do with commonwealth’s problems. Sen. Haywood advocated for individuals to comply with police officers instead of disobeying the instructions of police. Sen. Haywood saidSB 400 attempts to ensure accountability by mandating the Attorney General’s office to conduct all investigations related to police-involved shootings.

Rep. (D-Allegheny) indicated his legislation would establish a licensure board to regulate and oversee police departments in the commonwealth.

The lawmakers took questions from the press.

Rep. Davis, have you had conversations with local police departments over regionalizing in your district and is the barrier to doing so funding? Rep, Davis: Yes, the police force that comes to mind is located in Whitaker. The hardest part is deciding who funds the borough. Sen. Costa: We have had conversations with numerous communities in Allegheny County about doing so.

PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATORS AND ADVOCACY GROUPS ADVOCATE FOR SAFE HARBOR LEGISLATION By Jessica Richardson, Pennsylvania Legislative Services | September 25, 2018

Legislators and advocacy groups joined together in the Main Rotunda to urge the House to pass SB 554.

Sen. Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery) stated Pennsylvania has passed legislation to make it one of the least progressive states to one of the most progressive states regarding human trafficking. He said there is still one more bill to pass and that is Safe Harbor legislation which if a minor is arrested or found in prostitution they will not be criminally charged.

Sen. Leach commented this is the only context in which victims are treated as criminals. He noted the bill got tied up in unrelated political issues as it was said the House would run the human trafficking bill if the Senate would run the abortion bill. Sen. Leach said it is not constitutional to charge someone with a crime because of an act they are unable to legally consent to. He urged advocates to talk to their representatives to put pressure on leadership to pass the bill.

“We need to join with all the other states across this nation who have already made this a law so we can send a message and send it loud to all of our colleagues in the House; protect our children, pass Safe Harbor today,” Rep. Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia) said.

Rep. McClinton commented there are eight days remaining to pass the bill and the children in Pennsylvania who are victims of trafficking are not Republicans or Democrats, but they are suffering and it is time to protect these children. She said it is difficult for law enforcement to investigate these crimes because when they encounter children the children are charged as criminals.

Sarah Robinson, Justice for Victims Fellow for the Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation, noted this September marks four years since Act 105 or the anti-trafficking statute. She explained it was comprehensive and gave prosecutors the tools to go after the true criminals, but lawmakers have realized more should be done to protect the victims of human trafficking. Robinson commented Safe Harbor was introduced over two years ago and is supported by the National Institute of Justice and National Conference of State Legislators. Thirty-four other states and the District of Columbia have Safe 2 Harbor laws, with the first state being New York over a decade ago, she added.

“In four years since Act 105 passed we have learned so much about this heinous crime but I ask members of the House today to answer us, how much longer will it take you to learn that there is no such thing as a child prostitute in Pennsylvania,” Robinson asked.

Rep. (R-Luzerne) noted Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) began working on this issue because of traffic at the Super Bowl and National Football League games and the use of hotel rooms. She said Pennsylvania is the Keystone State and has an enormous amount of traffic as 70 percent of the North American population and its consumer markets come through here, which gives more opportunities for human trafficking.

Rep. Toohil explained there are currently two amendments to SB 554 before the House, A0739 giving the Attorney General the jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute crimes and A07696 requiring health care practitioners and facilities to notify law enforcement of treatment of medical conditions associated with a sexual act for those under 16 and to submit a report to the Department of Health.

William Bennett, Truckers Against Trafficking advocate, explained 40 million people every year are trafficked andsaid arresting children for prostitution is wrong. He argued if a child cannot consent to sex, then how can they sell it. Bennett said this gives children a reason to not seek help. He is here today because this is where to begin to combat this massive issue.

“These are victims, they need our help,” Bennett said. “We don’t need to punish them anymore than they have already been punished.”

Sen. Stewart Greenleaf (R-Montgomery) stated the legislature passed legislation to put the predator away for a long time and now they need to pass legislation to stop treating the victim as a criminal. He stated if someone is involved in a situation they will have the opportunity to be dealt with and not by law enforcement but with social services, care, and support.

Ann Haugen Michael, state leader government relations and advocacy for International Justice Mission, explained she has met many survivors of modern day slavery and each time it is a story of suffering, pain, and loss of human dignity, but the ones that stick with her the most are the children. She said children need the Safe Harbor bill and they need it now.

Hugh Organ, Covenant House Pennsylvania Executive Director, added the Covenant House recently conducted a study that concluded one in five runaway homeless youth are victims of human trafficking. He said Covenant House estimates this year it will serve 700 kids which means 140 or more will be victims of human trafficking. Hughes called upon all members of the House to make child sex trafficking victims a priority.

“It is time to put an end to this archaic and obscene law,” Organ said.

LAWMAKERS URGE ACTION ON GUN CONTROL LEGISLATION By Matt Hess, Pennsylvania Legislative Services | September 25, 2018

Sen. (D-Philadelphia) and Rep. (D-Montgomery) held a press conference today to urge lawmakers to move legislation that would prohibit loaded firearms in vehicles.

Rep. Comitta, prime sponsor of HB 2669, explained that in June 2017 Bianca Robison was a recent high school graduate with a full scholarship to college who was planning a career with the FBI. “This beautiful life, so full of potential was cut short by an act of road rage. A man shot and killed her with a semiautomatic handgun while jockeying for position on the highway. To call this a senseless killing is an understatement,” she stated.

Rep. Comitta said road rage incidents where someone brandishes a gun have increased from 247 in 2014 to 620 in 2016. 3 “All told there were at least 1,319 road rage episodes involving firearms over that three year span. Nationwide, at least 354 people were wounded and 136 people were killed,” she stated. “This is commonsense legislation that can help protect Pennsylvania drivers from road rage by prohibiting individuals from carrying loaded firearms in vehicles.”

Rep. Comitta said there are exceptions in the bills for law enforcement officials and those engaged in hunting activities and others, but there will not be an exception for individuals simply with a concealed weapon permit. Penalties include a third degree misdemeanor for the first offense and a first degree misdemeanor for subsequent offenses.

Michele Robison, mother of Bianca, thanked the legislators for sponsoring the legislation. “The pain in unbearable; if this bill can get passed it could save someone else’s child’s life. I would not want to see another parent deal with the pain I deal with every waking moment of the day,” she stated. “My daughter was 18 years old and had her whole life in front of her. There’s no sentencing that is going to heal my heart. Until we decide it’s time to make change we are still going to have parents begging and pleading lawmakers to act. This bill is the only justice Bianca will have.”

Shira Goodman, Executive Director of CeaseFirePA, spoke in support of the legislation. “Guns in cars make our daily commutes more dangerous,” she stated. “This is a long term fight. We can save lives. When there are bills that can save lives they are worth fighting for. We are asking this Senate and House bill to get debate, discussion, and votes. We have gotten out of control and this bill will help reinsert some of it.”

Sen. Hughes, prime sponsor of SB 1264, urged the audience to reach out to legislators to support the bills. “We are here to stand with this family,” she stated. “We are looking for a ban on loaded weapons in cars. It’s not complicated. It’s something that Bianca deserves to have, it is something this family deserves to have.”

Rep. (D-Montgomery) and Rep. Helen Tai (D-Bucks) were also on hand for the press conference.

PRESS CONFERENCE HELD TO END IN PENNSYLVANIA By Nicole Trayer, Pennsylvania Legislative Services | September 25, 2018

A press conference was held in the Main Rotunda Tuesday morning to draw support for HB 2542 and SB 1219, seeking to end child marriage in Pennsylvania.

Sen. (D-Philadelphia), prime sponsor of SB 1219, said the bill would close existing loopholes that allow child marriages to occur. He noted that in 2014, 2,400 children between the ages of 15 and 17 were married in Pennsylvania and that nationwide an estimated quarter of a million child marriages were granted between 2000 and 2010. He highlighted the abusive impact child marriages have on children’s health, education, economic opportunities and quality of life. He said the Senate Judiciary Committee plans to consider SB 1219 for a vote next Tuesday, October 2nd.

Rep. (R-Bedford), prime sponsor of HB 2542, said this is a widespread issue creating a link between child marriage and sex trafficking. He noted the legislation will strengthen the voice of those who don’t have one. Rep. Topper pointed out that this is not a republican or democratic issue, but rather an issue of right and wrong. “I believe we can build a broad base of support for this very important legislation,” he said.

Sen. (D-Berks) said nearly 90 percent of countries set the minimum age to marry at 18, but in the US child marriage is still a reality. She pointed out that 48 states including Pennsylvania permit marriage at the age of 18. She explained various loopholes that allow children under the age of 18 to marry including if the child’s parents consent to the marriage, children as young as 16 can be married with the consent of just one parent and if the court decides that it’s in the child’s interest to be married then there is no minimum age. However, she noted that the law is silent on what standard a court must use to determine when it is in the child’s best interest.

Fraidy Reiss, founder and executive director of Unchained At Last, said there is almost no way to help children under the 4 age of 18 to escape from marriage because of their limited legal capacity. She said judicial review of such marriages often puts the child in more trauma as they are forced to lie to the judge about their situation. She noted that most children who marry are young girls married off to adult men. “It’s time that we end child marriage here in Pennsylvania,” she stated.

Amanda Parker, senior director of the Aha foundation, said children face barriers in retaining an attorney, filing for divorce and finding shelter. She shared statistics showing that victims of child marriage are 50 percent less likely to finish high school and more likely to live in poverty as adults when married before the age of 18. Additionally, these children face increased risk for diabetes, heart attack and stroke, she said. Without this legislation, she said Pennsylvania is at great risk of becoming a destination state for child marriage.

LEGISLATORS, ADVOCATES CALL FOR ADVANCEMENT OF WORKERS’ RIGHTS LEGISLATION By Kimberly Howells, Pennsylvania Legislative Services | September 25, 2018

Several legislators and advocates held a press conference in the Media Center this afternoon to call for the advancement of HB 2606, the Workplace Freedom Act, which would allow public sector workers to form a union more easily.

Tiffany White, a member of SEIU 668, spoke about the importance of her union membership and offered her support for the bill.

Rep. (D-Monroe) commented that “since their inception, labor unions have been woven into the political, economic and cultural fabric of America, and their influence has played a powerful role in its development. They are as old as America itself.” She touted the achievements of unions, including the eight-hour workday, and stated “unions have built the middle class.” She lamented that recently unions have been under attack and said these attacks against unions have led to an unacceptably high level of income inequality and it is only getting worse. Rep. Madden cited the actions taken by the House Labor and Industry Committee yesterday and stated, “This cannot continue. It is critical that we take immediate action to restore the power and influence of unions.” She announced she has sponsored the Workplace Freedom Act to “allow public sector workers in Pennsylvania to form a union with a simple majority card check vote, rather than the lengthy, bureaucratic process that workers currently have to go through.”

Rep. Madden argued that her bill will make it easier for workers to join a union, thus increasing their bargaining power, increasing wages, strengthening benefits, and leveling the playing field between workers and wealthy special interests.

Rep. (R-Dauphin) said he comes from a union household “and that is what made me today who I am…That was all union dollars that put us through school.” He called the legislation commonsense and urged collaboration to help working Pennsylvanians get better wages, have better jobs, and be successful in life so they have opportunities like he and his siblings had.

Sen. Vince Hughes (D-Philadelphia) announced he has introduced SB 13 and every member of the Senate Democratic Caucus has cosponsored the bill. He said this is about helping Pennsylvanians “who are grinding it out” and said joining a union “is the right way to go, is the American way to go.” Without unions, he argued, “we would not have child labor laws, we would not have overtime pay, we would not have a minimum wage,” or many other employee benefits. He looked to states that do not have full union protections in place, like Wisconsin, and said wages have decreased, poverty has increased, the middle class has shrunk, and workplace fatalities have increased.

Rick Bloomingdale, president of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, commented on the importance of the legislation and the bipartisan support it has garnered. He talked about the benefits of unionization, remarking “unions have moved the ball forward for American workers” since the 1700s. He disagreed with claims that unions are no longer necessary, calling those arguments “baloney!” Bloomingdale said employers are looking for a trained workforce and said Pennsylvania is growing because it has trained workers, not whether it is a right to work state.

5 Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Fayette) and Representatives Austin Davis (D-Allegheny), (D-Bucks), Helen Tai (D-Bucks), (D-Lancaster), -Braneky (D-Delaware), Eddie Pashinski (D-Luzerne), Jeanne McNeill (D-Lehigh), Dan Miller (D-Allegheny) were also in attendance.

WOLF ADMINISTRATION, LEGISLATORS, AND ADVOCATES CELEBRATE RECOVERY ADVOCACY DAY By Jessica Richardson, Pennsylvania Legislative Services | September 25, 2018

Members of the recovery community, advocates, legislators, and the Wolf Administration celebrated the fourth annual Recovery Advocacy Day in the Main Capitol Rotunda.

Cheryl Andrews, Director of Washington County Drug and Alcohol Commission, explained the purpose of today is to celebrate recovery, create awareness about substance use disorder, and to become advocates for those with substance use disorder.

Joey Sardo, member of the recovery community, commented he grew up in , was a wide receiver at the , and grew up with a loving family yet addiction still found him. He explained recovery allowed him to rejoin his family, to meet his wife, and to have two daughters. Sardo said recovery has allowed him to give hope and help others get into treatment.

Lori Mishler, parent advocate, told the story of how she lost her daughter to a heroin overdose after she became addicted to pain pills. She commented this all came about because her family was not educated.

“Education is the key point to all of this,” Mishler said.

Mishler continued that a lot of people do not understand the disease of addiction or understand the resources that are out there. She said she is here to teach people and get people help for recovery. Mishlernoted more facilities are needed for people going into recovery and easier access to places of recovery.

“Today is an important day for all of us to shine a spotlight on the care, concern, and compassion that is necessary to address the disease of chemical dependency,” Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne) said.

Sen. Baker stated it is a disease that affects all aspects of life and touches every family. She noted considerable strides are being made in communities with task forces and individuals working together to help give that fresh chance of a productive life. Sen. Baker added the legislature is gradually rethinking policies and assumptions about incarceration first, and there is a rising recognition of the disconnect between time needed for recovery programs and insurance providing for it.

Sen. (R-Washington) added that her county unfortunately made worldwide news as there were eight overdoses in 70 minutes in one county. She explained she spent three days in Baltimore at the State Legislative Leaders Summit to hear from leaders across the country about what they are doing on this particular issue. The legislature is working together on a wraparound attack on this issue, she added. Sen. Bartolotta commented insurance companies need to pay for long-term treatment.

Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks) thanked those that work in the addiction field and help those get in recovery. He said recovery is possible and works as his oldest son is in 18 years of recovery from a heroin addiction. Rep. DiGirolamo shared that almost 6,000 Pennsylvanians died in 2017 with most being from opioid and heroin addiction.

“[These drug companies] should be forced and made to come into Pennsylvania and help clean up the mess that they’ve created because of their false advertising and the way they have marketed this stuff, not only to medical professionals but also to the public,” Rep. DiGirolamo opined.

Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery) added that, according to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 23.5 million 6 people 12 years and older require treatment for substance use disorders and one out of every eight people struggle with both alcohol and drug use disorder. Rep. Murt said overdosing is the number one accidental killer in the commonwealth and attacks every kind of community. Addiction needs to be treated as a disease, Rep. Murt added. He stated Recovery Month is a chance to recognize achievements made by those in recovery.

Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick recognized Somerset County Commissioner Gerald Walker. Commissioner Hartwick said the ability to ask for help takes real courage. He stated people need to stop pointing the finger asking what is wrong with those with a substance use disorder and ask what can be done to help. As residents of the community there is not one person who is not directly involved or engaged in this issue, Hartwick said. He added on behalf of the County Commissioners he would like to join in declaring September 25, 2018, as Recovery Advocacy Day and celebrating those in recovery.

Deputy Secretary for the Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Ellen DiDomenico explained this year’s theme is join the voices in recovery; invest in home, health, purpose, and community. She extended a thank you on behalf of the Wolf Administration.

Marianna Horowitz, Program Coordinator for Pro-A, commented recovery is important to her as she is in long-term recovery meaning she had not had a drink or drug since October 2012. She stated recovery means that she gets to live a life beyond her wildest dreams, have relationships that enrich her life, and have a relationship with her children. Horowitz said recovery gave her the opportunity to show up for live and work for what she wants. She urged those in recovery to talk about their recovery because that is how they advocate for it.

Andrews added that tonight the Capitol lights out front will be purple in recognition of Recovery Advocacy Day.

COMMITTEE NEWS Comprehensive coverage of House & Senate public hearings & voting meetings House Appropriations Committee 09/25/18, 9:45 a.m., Appropriations Committee Conference Room By Nina Lehr, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider SB 261 Scarnati, Joseph - (PN 631) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in limitation of time, further providing for six months limitation, for infancy, insanity or imprisonment, for no limitation applicable and for other offenses; and, in matters affecting government units, further providing for exceptions to sovereign immunity, for limitations on damages, for exceptions to governmental immunity and for limitations on damages. The stated intent of the bill is to eliminate statutes of limitation only in rare circumstances in which delayed discovery of the cause of action is particularly likely and the right to defend against the claim is not significantly undermined, with exceptions for civil actions brought under section 8522(b)(10) (relating to exceptions to sovereign immunity) or 8542(b)(9) (relating to exceptions to governmental immunity). Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 243) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

7 House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee 9/25/18, 9:00 a.m., B31 Main Capitol By Jessica Richardson, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider legislation.

HB 2640 Mako, Zachary (F) - (PN 3988) Amends the Solid Waste Management Act, in general provisions, adding that the department has the power and duty to (1) forward a notice of noncompliance issued by the Environmental Protection Agency for a violation of the Toxic Substances Control Act to the municipality where the violation has occurred; and (2) send a notice of noncompliance for a violation under the act to the municipality where the violation has occurred. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

SB 652 Regan, Mike (F) - (PN 1784) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in burglary and other criminal intrusion, further providing for the offense of criminal trespass by establishing an offense for critical infrastructure facility trespass. Provides differing grading for the offense depending whether it is a first offense, whether the defendant is a minor, and whether there is an intent to damage or obstruct the operation of the facility. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 752, 1553, 1584) - The bill was reported as amended with Rep. Becky Corbin (R-Chester) and Democratic members voting in the negative.

A09368 by Maher, amends the offense of critical infrastructure facility trespasser, adjusts the gradation, amends the definition of critical infrastructure facility, and adds the offense of critical infrastructure vandalism. The amendment was adopted with Representatives Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester), Leanne Krueger-Braneky (D-Delaware), and Helen Tai (D-Bucks) voting in the negative.

Rep. Krueger-Braneky questioned what the technical definition of deface is in the amendment. Chairman John Maher (R-Allegheny) replied the common sense answer would be applicable. Rep. Krueger-Braneky asked if protesting by hanging a sign would be included in defacing. Chairman Maher said that is something to be decided by the court.

Rep. Krueger-Braneky commented the criminal mischief is actually putting a steeper penalty for folks charged with vandalism in pipeline infrastructure. She asked why it is putting harsher penalties in place for these protestors. Chairman Maher explained current statute refers to any place but the bill is dealing with property secured by a fence or other structure. He said this is someone deciding to breach a secure perimeter to get about what they are doing. Rep. Krueger-Braneky noted in her county there are mothers, grandmothers, and nuns protesting and this bill appears to be putting strong protections for the oil and gas industry.

Rep. Tai requested clarification on the amendment regarding striking out lines seven through nine. Chairman Maher stated the intent there is to provide technical clarity as reference to another section makes it a little cumbersome. Executive Director Leda Lacomba added it is a little tricky because the amendment is not engrossed in the bill but she did draft an engrossed version she would be happy to share.

Chairman Maher stated the other offense in the original bill would be eliminated.

Rep. Steve McCarter (D-Montgomery) asked if someone conspiring to do the act that this bill covers will be covered. Chairman Maher responded this is not about trespassing but about planning to damage or actually damaging property. He said he would say yes in regards to the conspiracy to go forth and damage critical infrastructure would be a crime. Rep. McCarter asked if people going to the site to protest would be a conspiracy. Chairman Maher stated the bill as it stands would have it that way but the amendment would make it not a crime.

Rep. Comitta asked what problem the bill is trying to fix, commenting it seems redundant with current law. Chairman Maher explained currently there are laws about forms of trespassing but the bill arrived from the Senate addressing those in this context. He said the amendment would eliminate adding a new trespass issue and gets to damage of critical infrastructure. Chairman Maher added this is a matter of principle as there is a distinction between this being against not just the property owner but the community. Rep. Comitta commented the bill is redundant and unnecessary.

Minority Chairman Mike Carroll (D-Luzerne) noted the bill as written presents significant problems for a whole host of

8 interested parties in southeastern Pennsylvania and the bill as received is something he could not support. However, the amendment alleviates some of the concerns and is a step in the right direction, he added. Chairman Carroll said the amendment is the smart thing for him to support with the expectation that it will minimize the effect on people that are sincerely protesting, but the bill as amended still requires some attention.

The committee moved to discussion on the bill as amended.

Rep. McCarter questioned if there are different penalties for children versus adults. Chairman Maher replied no. Rep. McCarter remarked the bill leaves so much room for misinterpretation.

Rep. Krueger-Braneky commented she strongly opposes the bill because it is designed to intimidate citizens out of exercising their free speech rights. She said this is not a Pennsylvania specific bill but one designed to take away free speech across the country. Rep. Krueger-Braneky explained in Delaware County there was a facility that serves people with intellectual disabilities in wheelchair that had to be evacuated after a pipeline was struck and raw sewage flooded the parking lot. She also told how in Lancaster County nuns had their land taken away because of eminent domain and they have created a chapel at the site to pray. Real protections need to been taken up instead of another bill designed to protect the interest of the oil and gas industry, she argued.

Chairman Maher explained the bill. He said it is discussing entering property containing critical infrastructure such as water, sewer, or electrical transmission lines with the intent to willfully damage, destroy, vandalize, deface or impeded operations of the facility. He said the situation of raw sewage in the parking lot is tragic, but when it happens on purpose that would be a crime under this bill.

Rep. Comitta added she believes what was described as a crime is already a crime. She said another concern of hers is that many constituents have homes or schools along the Mariner East Pipeline and are so close that the pipelines right of way is on their property. There have been some concerns of whether this bill is encroaching on pipelines right of way.

Rep. (R-Adams) responded to Rep. Comitta and said that he has a pipeline through his property but that right away does not give away his rights to his property.

Rep. Jordan Harris (D-Philadelphia) expressed his concern is with the crimes and punishment as a felony of the second degree is left for those who commit murder and a felony of the first degree is premediated murder. He stated he is confused how it can be a felony of the first degree but give only two years. The crimes would also be bar people from doing any real meaningful work in the future, he added. Rep. Harris asked how this can be put on the same par as someone who commits premeditated murder. He added the ambiguity leaves too much interpretation to law enforcement.

Chairman Maher stated he is willing to sort out the fine points and concerns as the bill is not marked for second consideration this week.

Rep. Austin Davis (D-Allegheny) noted his concerns are with limiting free speech and the right to assemble of those who want to hold industry accountable. He said the bill is overly punitive and the language remains unclear.

Rep. McCarter made a motion to table the bill. The motion to table failed with Republican members voting in the negative.

Chairman Maher discouraged the motion. Chairman Carroll commented an effort to amend the bill in committee is a harmless proposal. Chairman Maher stated the bill has been in committee since June and those with sincere points have been in touch with him.

Rep. Harris commented he is very sincere about his concerns. Chairman Maher noted he knows the representative was sincere.

9 House Local Government, House Urban Affairs, House Finance Committees 9/25/18, 9:00 a.m., 140 Main Capitol By Kimberly Howells, Pennsylvania Legislative Services The committee held a hearing regarding Harrisburg’s status in Act 47. HB 2557 Rothman, Greg -

Rep. Rothman described his bill, stating it is aimed at protecting taxpayers. He recalled his long history in Harrisburg and said the city is the heart of the region. He expressed concern with the lack of private investment in the city, but added he is not surprised, questioning why investors would come to a distressed city. Rep. Rothman said his bill prohibits a commuter tax, which he argued would hurt the city much like it hurt Detroit. Without his bill, he argued, the city will have to raise property taxes 100 percent. He called for reform of the payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) system, but noted that is something to be addressed at another time, and concluded his bill will attract private investment and avoid tax increases.

Rep. Kim recalled the difficult history in Harrisburg›s financial journey and reported «today we see a brighter future» and said Rep. Rothman›s bill can get the city there.

Chairman O›Neill reported he met with the mayor and fire chief yesterday and was told about the local services tax (LST) declining from $156 to $150, and he asked how that number was determined. Rep. Rothman confirmed it has been enhanced for the past few years and he wanted to do something to lower it, but he acknowledged $6 might not be a whole lot but it still a tax cut. Chairman O›Neill asked about the allocation of that money. Rep. Rothman confirmed it will be dedicated to the employees› trust, which he indicated is in fairly good shape but does still have a hole. He could not say how long that would take, but said the city cannot grow out of the hole only on tax dollars. Rep. Rothman argued that this is not a static model and private development will grow the city.

Chairman Freeman mentioned that 55 percent of the city›s property is tax exempt and he suggested that is the highest rate in the state. Rep. Rothman did not know for sure, but agreed that is likely. He cited an analysis of other state capitols and reported they do not have nearly as much tax-exempt property. Chairman Freeman commented the proposal is a way of compensating a community that is bearing the burden as a host community. Rep. Kim added that the structural deficit has been in place for decades and the city is now trying to rectify past poor decisions, but is ready to be transparent and improve.

Chairman Wheatley summarized that the city wants to come out of distressed status, but has a long term financial need and this proposal allows for some additional tax ability that is normally only given under Act 47 and the tradeoff is for commuters to be taken out of the mix. Rep. Rothman responded the enhanced income tax on residents and LST enhancement are in place and the city is asking for them to continue; it will not be additional taxes. Rob Gaertner, executive director of the Local Government Committee, confirmed commuters would continue to pay the LST, but would not pay a dedicated commuter tax.

Rep. Santora was concerned that other municipalities and cities will look to do the same without Act 47 status and he asked if the bill has a sunset. Rep. Rothman replied the bill provides for annual reporting to a board and for a review in five years. Rep. Kim commented on the importance of Act 47 and the receivership program, but said Act 47 itself is not enough because when the city exits it loses the tax authority and is left without any tools. She called for more reform of Act 47, too. Rep. Santora reiterated his concerns about this option not being available to other communities and looked forward to learning more.

Phil Klotz, executive director of the Local Government Commission, provided a history of Act 47 of 1987 and its goals to reestablish financial stability. He also noted changes made in 2011 precipitated by Harrisburg’s financial crisis and recognition that the act proved to be insufficiently effective in putting distressed municipalities back on firm footing, embodied in Act 199. Among its provisions, Act 199 added a formal structure to an existing regulatory early intervention program designed to help municipalities avoid formal intervention under Act 47, established a five-year time period for recovery with an option to adopt a three-year exit plan, diversified tax revenue enhancements available during recovery with court approval and created an alternative to the recovery process by which a nonviable municipality could voluntarily wind down its affairs.

Chris Ross, a former state representative and sponsor of Act 199, observed no municipality willingly goes into Act 47 but they’ve generally had a degradation over time, during which businesses and wealthier residents leave town and the tax base 10 can no longer support itself. He acknowledged Act 47 includes difficult political decisions to match services with revenues. He was pleased to see Act 199 seems to be working and noted a key element was the appointment of an outside coordinator to make sure that the plan works. He encouraged the committee to listen carefully to Harrisburg’s coordinator. Ross was pleased with Act 199, but said it did not solve all the problems and he urged the committees to consider the needs of all municipalities instead of solely Harrisburg.

Christine Goldbeck, executive director of the Urban Affairs Committee, sought clarification regarding Act 199. Ross confirmed that if necessary the municipality can stay in for an additional three years beyond the initial five year term and can keep the special taxing authority under that. Goldbeck asked how many municipalities came out of Act 47. Kristopher Gazsi, associated legal counsel for the Local Government Commission, indicated eight have come out and none were under the three year extension.

Eric Papenfuse, mayor of Harrisburg, testified in support of HB 2557. He highlighted achievements of the city since 2011, urged the legislature to build on those accomplishments by passing HB 2557, and argued that HB 2557 provides for a sustainable future for Harrisburg and a successful exit strategy from Act 47. He provided a history of the financial situation Harrisburg faces, including the sale of three major assets which retired hundreds of millions of dollars in long-term debt, which could not have been accomplished without the assistance of the commonwealth. Referencing graphs in his testimony, the mayor described reductions in city employment over the past decade and said “hiring smart” during his tenure has saved the city money. Papenfuse lamented that he was presented with $4.5 million in unpaid bills when he took office and a budget with a $4 million negative expenditure, but he has been able to slowly underspend budgets and build a cash-fund balance. He said the city has been able to use that fund in the past two years, saved with careful management, to begin increasing capital improvements.

Offering some city demographics, Papenfuse stated Harrisburg has a higher ratio of commuters than any othercityin Pennsylvania, has a high rate of poverty, and has the largest percentage of tax-exempt property in the commonwealth. He said tax rates are 30.97 mills for buildings, 5.16 for land, and 27.8 for schools, and raising property taxes is not feasible. He also noted earned income taxes doubled under receivership and city residents pay one of the highest tipping fees in the country, and it is increasing. He emphasized that rate was established as a condition of sale for the incinerator. Papenfuse explained a $2/week increase in the LST, which applies to people who work in Harrisburg, added $3.8 million to the city’s budget. “The LST today simply allows the city’s revenues to equal its necessary expenditures, without resorting to risky get- rich schemes, illegal fund transfers, or irresponsible accounting tricks,” he stated, arguing that the lack of this money may have driven these bad decisions in the past.

Speaking to HB 2557, Papenfuse said businesses will not invest in the city until there is greater long term certainty about the tax base, which is currently facing the prospect of a 100 percent increase. “House Bill 2557 works because it doesn’t ask for anything that the city doesn’t already have. In fact, it would cut taxes for workers in the first year by lowering the LST from $156 to $150,” he commented, and it requires mandatory annual reporting plus a five-year review of whether the tax remains essential. He argued the bill responsibly provides for the long-term funding of the OPEB (obligations for postemployment benefits) Trust. He argued this bill is a better choice for the capital region than a commuter tax. Looking ahead, Papenfuse projected HB 2557 will ensure balanced budgets for the next seven years in the city, which allows for $3 million to be spent on necessary capital projects, lead to the granting of a credit rating to the city, and spur economic development and investment. If the bill is not passed, he stated, the city would immediately have to raise property taxes by 100 percent to fill the gap.

Chairman Keller cited data provided by the coordinator regarding revenues and expenditures and asked how the city has a surplus in a time of dire financial need. Papenfuse explained the city has a surplus, but needs to address capital needs. “In a normal situation,” he said, a municipality might borrow and have a long term plan to address capital needs, but Harrisburg cannot do that because it does not have a credit rating to access markets. Instead, the city has to save cash for those expenses, “and that’s exactly what we’ve done,” he stated. He noted the money is also being used to pay off some high interest debt.

Chairman Wheatley offered his general support for local representatives and what they want to do for their areas,but wondered about ensuring that this isn’t special legislation for one municipality when there are plenty others with a need.

11 Papenfuse agreed on the need for a short-term, immediate solution for problems facing Harrisburg, as well as a long-term solution for problems facing other municipalities. He expressed the urgency for action to help Harrisburg, which was put on a five-year clock that expires at the end of this year “and we could be left with a massive crisis in January.” He offered his assistance in crafting a law to help all third class cities, as well.

Chairman Freeman mentioned the “systemic problem” of high levels of tax-exempt properties and argued that needs to be addressed, noting he has introduced legislation to that end. He argued a host community should not have to suffer for providing a regional asset, mentioning Gettysburg as an example because 80 percent of that community is tax exempt. He then asked about progress on convening a home rule charter study commission. Papenfuse supported the home rule initiative, but said the problem with that is that it is a minimum cycle of three years and it is not a fix that can be completed in time for Harrisburg’s deadline this year. He said home rule would allow the city to address tax authority as well as fundamental restructuring of how government works in Harrisburg. He confirmed that process has begun, but cannot address the needs in time. He also was quite willing to work to address the problem of high levels of tax exempt properties, which he indicated could be completed during the five-year period of this bill to help bridge the gap. Chairman Freeman recommended home rule, reporting a good experience in Easton.

Chairman O’Neill asked what percent of Harrisburg is tax exempt. Papenfuse confirmed it is about 55 percent and pointed out that much of that is state property, citing the destruction of residences for the construction of state buildings, which has reduced the tax base. With the high rates of poverty in the city, he said, the city will see diminishing returns if property tax rates are increased.

Rep. Santora asked if the city has tried to sue to get out of the tipping fees contract. Papenfuse confirmed the city is suing a number of advisors who recommended investing in the incinerator, but clarified the contract with the tipping fee was necessary to get the city out of its debt. He confirmed the incinerator was sold by the commonwealth under receivership before he took office. Rep. Santora also asked if the city intends to pursue payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) and asked what the city is collecting now. Papenfuse reported the city collects $676,000 in PILOTs now and he has proposed doubling that, “but it is very difficult” to get nonprofits to commit to voluntarily paying a PILOT. He pointed out the commonwealth is the largest holder of tax exempt property and welcomed a PILOT from the state. Rep. Santora asked the total budget and Papenfuse reported it is $63-67 million over the next seven years.

Rep. White asked about the negotiations with Ambac regarding the city’s debt. Papenfuse reviewed the process the city undertook to work with Ambac to negotiate a payout. He said the long term settlement obligation is negotiable and he opined Ambac is willing to undertake that negotiation, but is looking to the legislature to determine if the city will have the long-term stability. He said negotiations are stuck until the legislature acts on HB 2557.

Rep. White asked about employee levels and Papenfuse confirmed the majority of new hires under him are in fire services, and by doing so it reduced overtime and saved money. He confirmed the majority of employees are public works. Rep. White pointed out the population of Harrisburg has not increased in the past five years and was concerned with the ratio of city employees to residents and she suggested he look to other municipalities as examples.

Rep. Diamond noted he is a cosponsor of the bill and reported he was dismayed to learn that Papenfuse is opposing a major retailer coming to the city. Papenfuse called that an example of a story not properly reported and said he has no problem with AutoZone coming to Harrisburg, but he would like to see a development plan for the proposed area that is of a greater density and mixed use. He wants an area plan and “not just a series of one-off proposals.” He critiqued the design, not AutoZone, and argued his concern could be easily addressed. He pointed out it has not come up for a vote or consideration and was confident they will come up with a plan that works well for both parties.

Rep. Quinn commented, “Taxes in general concern me” and opined they have a way of stifling economic growth. He wondered if the city did anything to try to increase revenue during the past five years and if the prospect of this extreme tax increase could have been avoided. Papenfuse replied “we have done that and we have been successful,” as there are more people and businesses in the city and thus more income taxes, but he reiterated the need for long term certainty to attract further investment. He said the alternative of increasing the property tax will stifle economic development.

Goldbeck referenced a recommendation in the coordinator’s report to look at home rule during the three-year extension and 12 asked where the city is in the home rule process. Papenfuse noted the coordinator’s report also recommended legislative change. Goldbeck disagreed that the report says the city is pursing it, but it is not a recommendation. Papenfuse disagreed. Regarding home rule, he reiterated it has been introduced by city council and that multi-year process is moving forward. “Right now we have the question of what to do about Harrisburg,” he said, but noted he is not opposed to home rule. He pointed out the referendum for home rule is unlikely to be successful if it is all about taxes, but more likely to succeed if it is about restructuring government.

Rep. Mehaffie suggested this bill would put the city in Act 47 in perpetuity with little oversight because the city would have the same benefits of Act 47. Papenfuse responded the bill would allow the city to get out of Act 47. Rep. Mehaffie asked if any of the $72 million in debt owed by the city will be paid off in the near future. Papenfuse referenced a chart in his testimony and said the total debt service for the city through 2023 is about $10 million per year, at which time the general obligation bonds will be paid off. He said it is a high percentage of the city’s budget and is noncullable. The $5 million debt from 2023-2033 can be restructured and he is hopeful that they can do so. Rep. Mehaffie asked if the lowering of the LST will leave enough money to get OPEB to a manageable state. Papenfuse replied, “I think so” and said the way to fund OPEB is to increase the number of people that are working and paying taxes in the city. He believes that a predictable, sustainable future with HB 2557 will do that. Rep. Mehaffie asked how many police officers have been added. Papenfuse lamented he has not been able to add police officers, despite his efforts, because of the uncertainties of Act 47. He said the police commissioner has worked well on a regional basis with state, federal and capitol police and has been able to bring crime down “significantly” in the city. Regarding the budget, Rep. Mehaffie wondered about increases from 2014 to 2018. Papenfuse noted that conflates several funds and capital funds and thus isn’t a straight comparison, but he explained there are increased costs like health care. Taking out the variables, he concluded it tracks along a “very reasonable inflation rate.”

Rep. Ryan referenced the comprehensive annual report and wondered if there is still a going concern that the auditors have rendered. Papenfuse replied in the negative, stating the city is now caught up with the audits. Rep. Ryan asked if there are material weaknesses. Papenfuse confirmed there are some. Rep. Ryan asked that they be shared with the committee, which the mayor confirmed has already been done. Regarding post-employment benefits, Rep. Ryan asked if the pension obligations have been stressed tested. Papenfuse replied two of the three pension plans are run by the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System and more than fully funded. The police pension, he said, is underfunded but the city has been making its contributions and the return on investments has exceeded assumptions. Rep. Ryan merely urged caution and wondered if there is the possibility of other structural replacement work that might necessitate an additional bond offering that will offset savings from paying off the debt. Papenfuse confirmed that is “more than possible,” noting there are estimates the city needs to put $10 million into the roads every year and there are many other structural deficiencies. Rep. Ryan wondered why revenue projections for a commuter tax might be inaccurate, as some have claimed. Papenfuse explained the concern with the commuter tax is that it might have a more negative affect than the LST. He reiterated his preference is to pass this bill and not have a commuter tax. Rep. Ryan wondered about savings from a regionalization of police and fire services. Papenfuse was open to talks about regionalization, noting that the city and surrounding municipalities provide a lot of shared services. He doubted that would generate a lot of additional revenue and pointed out neighboring municipalities are unwilling to combine with the city; it is a solution beyond the control of just Harrisburg.

Rep. Jozwiak asked the total complement of the police force. Police Chief Thomas Carter replied it is about 134 and the budget is for 154. He confirmed some officers are 120-certified when hired and other hires have to be certified and said ten officers have been hired this year. He said the problem isn’t hiring; it is the officers that are leaving because benefits are lower than other agencies. “My agency is becoming a training ground for new officers,” he lamented. Rep. Jozwiak asked about overtime among police officers. Carter replied the budget was about $580,000 last year, which he confirmed “has been pretty steady.” Papenfuse reiterated the goal is to increase the police ranks to 154, but as fast as they are hired they leave, so overtime has remained steady. Carter indicated the average term of service is three years and explained the burden of all the people coming into the city every day without extra compensation.

Rep. Jozwiak wondered how the general fund in the city has grown in recent years without tax increases. Papenfuse reiterated there have been some increases in revenue and that the capital dollars are being included in those numbers. He said the baseline has remained relatively steady.

Marita Kelley, recovery coordinator for Harrisburg at the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED),

13 relayed her 40 year career and experience, and said she has been the coordinator for the city since July 2017. She said her team is developing an Act 47 three-year exit plan and was hopeful that she can work with the city to stabilize the city and see it through the Act 47 program.

Rep. Day asked Kelley to respond to issues raised today, like the growth in the city’s budget from 2014 to 2018 and increased headcount. Kelley replied the city has had extraordinary deferred maintenance and deferred capital investment in recent years and said the coordinator has worked with the city to focus funding toward capital investments, noting the IT system is “not good” and buildings “are crumbling.” Regarding general operating funds, Kelley confirmed she and the prior coordinator closely monitored spending and said “there certainly has been an effort.” She opined it has been a tough approach to manage expenses and keep expenses in check. Rep. Day then referenced the $600,000 received from PILOTs and a $5 million from the commonwealth and asked Kelley if those numbers are reasonable. Regarding PILOTs, Kelley commented all organizations can contribute to the city and she was hopeful that nonprofits will follow the example of others and increase their payments. She called the commonwealth’s contribution of $5 million for public safety “very fair” and said she’d like to work with the mayor to strengthen the PILOTs.

Chairman O’Neill asked if Kelley’s recommendation is to continue Act 47 as structured with developing an exit plan at the end of three years. Kelley explained her responsibility was to provide a recommendation and said she spent the summer developing a proposal for an exit plan and said it recommends three more years.

Rep. F. Keller called it unfortunate that cities have to go through Act 47, but pointed out other cities have come out of it. He asked how many of them succeed. Kelley reported only five third class cities and one second class city have come out of Act 47 since 2014 and so far they are doing very well. Rep. Keller wondered why Harrisburg should be treated differently than those that have come out by enacting this bill. Kelley explained her job is to be the coordinator and look at the long- term approach. She opined the three years can bring strength and continue to allow them to follow the same path as other cities. She was also concerned about the need to find a mechanism to work through the bonds tied to the Strong Plan that would need to continue to be executed. Rep. Keller asked if the LST will expire after three years. Kelley confirmed the $156 can say in place until September 2021, whereas under this bill it would be reduced to $150 and would go on until the OPEB Trust is 85-percent funded.

Goldbeck clarified that Kelley’s exit plan keeps Harrisburg in Act 47 for another three years and collects the $156 LST (which is triple the usual LST) whereas HB 2557 provides for the collection of $150 from non-resident commuters and continue the heightened earned income tax until OPEB gets to the proper level. She cited data indicating that would be a minimum of 20 years. She emphasized $156 for three years or $150 for at least 20 years. Rep. Keller reiterated his concerns that this is different than other cities were treated and could go on for a long time.

Rep. Mehaffie asked if Scranton and Harrisburg are the only two that received the increased LST and increased earned income tax under Act 47. Kelley indicated Harrisburg is the only city with the increased earned income tax. Goldbeck added that under Act 47 a distressed municipality can collect either the enhanced LST or the increased earned income tax, but the court ordered Harrisburg to collect both and no other city does that. Kelley confirmed Scranton is still in Act 47. Rep. Mehaffie wondered if it is possible that the city will not receive the three-year extension. Kelley replied the current exit plan as drafted recommends the three-year extension, but the city council has to adopt that. If council does not adopt it, she commented, there are limited options. Goldbeck added that under the act, the city could go with the coordinator recommendations. If council does not go with the recommendations, she explained, the city could choose to become an unincorporated service district, could be placed back into receivership, or there could be merger or consolidation. She reiterated home rule is one of the recommendations of the coordinator.

Pointing to the questions of why this unique course of action for Harrisburg, Chairman Freeman pointed out Harrisburg is in a unique situation with a tremendous amount of tax exempt property and a large number of commuters that double the city’s population during the day, coupled with high poverty levels. Kelley agreed “to some extent it does” have a uniqueness.

Rep. Jozwiak asked if Capitol police also assist Harrisburg police and how many officers that is. Kelley confirmed they do, but did not know how many nor the cost. Carter added that the only time Capitol police assist is when there is something major going on and they do respond to downtown incidents. Rep. Jozwiak commented “it is like a supplement to your department,” but Carter disagreed. He said they respond because they are mobile and if they come across an incident, they 14 ask if they can respond, but they do not patrol.

The following were scheduled to testify, but were unable due to time constraints: · Harristown Development Corp · Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District · Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors · Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC Nevin Mindlin also submitted written testimony to the committees.

House State Government Committee 9/25/18, 12:04 p.m., Room G-50 Irvis Office Building By Jeff Cox, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider bills.

HB 2519 Walsh, Justin (F) - (PN 3771) Amends Title 65 (Public Officers), in ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for definitions, for restricted activities, for statement of financial interests and for penalties. The bill establishes that no public official, public employee or nominee or candidate for public office shall solicit or accept any gift of cash. This does not apply to any gift received from a spouse, parent, parent by marriage, sibling, child, grandchild, other family member or friend when the circumstances make it clear that the motivation for the action was a personal or family relationship. This addition and definition of cash effective immediately and remainder of the act effective in 60 days. - The bill was reported as amended with Rep. Mary Jo Daley (D-Montgomery) voting in the negative.

A09482 by Saccone, adds language providing for a gift ban. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

HB 821 Miller, Brett - (PN 899) Amends the Right-to-Know Law, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in procedure, exempting from public records an agency›s financial institutions account numbers, routing numbers, credit card numbers and account passwords. Effective in 60 days. -The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09484 by B. Miller, amends the definition of «personal financial information» by adding local taxing authorities. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

SB 299 Alloway, Richard - (PN 1849) Amends the Pennsylvania Election Code, in nomination of candidates, further providing for number of signers required for nomination petitions of candidates at primaries adding that for office of magisterial district judge 100 signatures is required, but only for a candidate›s primary election when the candidate does not already hold the office of magisterial district judge. A sitting magisterial district judge elected to the office shall not be required to file a nominating petition to run for the office of magisterial district judge but may instead file a certificate of nomination for reelection specifying the intent to seek reelection to the office. If a sitting magisterial district judge files a certificate of nomination for reelection, the sitting magisterial district judge may not challenge the nominating petition of another candidate for magisterial district judge. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1636) - The bill was reported as committed with Representatives Brett Miller (R-Lancaster), (R-Crawford) and Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny) voting in the negative.

15 House State Government Committee 9/25/18, 9:00 a.m., Room G-50 Irvis Office Building By Jeff Cox, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider bills.

HB 2105 Fritz, Jonathan (F) - (PN 3379) Act abolishing numerous State authorities, boards, commissions, committees, councils and representatives; and making related repeals. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09323 by Grove, removes the Interagency Coordinating Council and the Lobbying Disclosure Committee while adding the Weather Modification Board to the list of entities to be repealed. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

Rep. (R-York) stated that the Wolf Administration requested the changes but is neutral on the bill.

SB 1078 Tomlinson, Robert - (PN 1560) Amends Title 65 (Public Officers), in open meetings, adding that an executive session may be held to discuss, plan or review matters and records that are deemed necessary for emergency preparedness, protection of public safety and security of all property in a manner that if disclosed would be reasonably likely to jeopardize or threaten public safety or preparedness or public protection. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny) wanted to know why the legislation is necessary. Chairman (R-Butler) explained the legislation would align the Sunshine Act with the language in the Right-to-Know Law.

SB 748 Argall, David - (PN 1009) The Public Safety Facilities Act provides for public safety facilities. The bill requires notification to be provided to various stakeholders, including members of the governor›s cabinet, local elected officials, and labor leaders, when a closure of public safety facility is proposed. After providing notice, the public entity shall gather information, hold public hearings and issue a report. Additional notification is required after that process if the entity proceeds with the closure. «Public safety facility» is defined as a State-owned or State-leased building or structure under the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania State Police or Department of Corrections, including a barracks or State correctional institution, that for the previous 12 months employs 12 or more full-time individuals who are trained to provide law enforcement, security or care, custody and control of inmates. Effective immediately. - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09467 by Wheeland, makes technical changes to the bill including the definition of a public safety facility; changes the timeline for the requirement of notice from 12 months to a two-step process; and makes other clarifications. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

Rep. (R-Lycoming) commented that A09467 is an agreed to amendment. He noted it has been a two-year process of negotiations with the Senate. Chairman Metcalfe added it is his understanding the Wolf Administration has also agreed to the amendment.

Rep. (D-Philadelphia) wanted to know if the Governor’s Office and Corrections Secretary Wetzel have weighed in on the legislation and if they mentioned whether the legislation would “tie their hands.” Chairman Metcalfe reiterated his understanding the administration, the department, the State Police and the corrections officers were represented in the negotiation of this language.

16 House Health Committee 9/25/18, 1:06 p.m., Room 205 Ryan Building By Robert Cochran, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider legislation.

SB 6 Regan, Mike (F) - (PN 1085) Amends the Public Assistance Integrity Act, in public assistance, further providing for definitions, for resources and for verification system including vehicles and lottery winnings, prohibiting eligibility for 10 years for individuals convicted of drug distribution and for certain failures of drug tests, prohibiting eligibility for violators of sexual offender registration, further providing for false statement, investigations and penalty and for prohibited use of public assistance funds by adding casino and adult entertainment funds, providing for a lost access device fee of five dollars and $100 for subsequent requests with exceptions for disasters and individuals over 65, and further providing for violation and penalty on gaming entities as a misdemeanor and fine of $1,000. Exempts a motor vehicle with a value of less than $40,000 from being an available resource. The comprehensive legislation is intended to eradicate waste, fraud, and abuse within the Commonwealth›s Public Welfare Code. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 164, 994) - The bill was reported as committed with Minority Chairman (D-Montgomery) and Representatives Brian Kirkland (D-Chester), Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh), (D-Philadelphia), Pam DeLissio (D-Philadelphia), (D-Philadelphia), Mary Jo Daley (D-Montgomery), Vanessa Brown (D-Philadelphia), and Ed Gainey (D-Allegheny) voting in the negative.

Rep. Dawkins asked about the current restrictions on EBT usage and how limitations would be upheld by the legislation. Executive Director of the Health Committee Whitney Metzler indicated the legislature would not uphold the restrictions rather the Department of Human Services would, which has information relating to a resident›s public assistance records. Rep. Dawkins questioned how the department would gauge compliance if the technology is not currently available to distinguish between an individual›s public assistance allocations.

Rep. Dawkins asked about the fee structure for a replacement EBT card, calling the $100 fee for second replacement to be excessive. Metzler stated exemptions exist, including if the EBT card is lost in the mail, damage to the card and disasters. Rep. Dawkins asked about the number of cases concerning EBT fraud, both over and under $1,000. Metzler said the inspector general would have those figures and said she would provide the information to the committee. Rep. Dawkins also requested for the information to include the fraudulent cases as a percentage of food stamps recipients.

Rep. Gainey asked for clarification of the term drug kingpin. Metzler said, as defined in the legislation, drug kingpin is an individual convicted of drug distribution charges while collecting public assistance. Rep. Gainey asked if the drug has to be greater than a controlled substance, which Metzler confirmed. Rep. Gainey also asked if drug testing is a part of this legislation, which Meltzer affirmed no.

Rep. Gainey asked if individuals using opioids without a prescription would be removed from public assistance. Metzler indicated the procedure for first-time offenders would be sentenced to drug treatment before being removed from public assistance. Rep. Gainey asked about the procedures related drug treatment. Metzler said offenders would have to go through a drug treatment program and be mandated for drug testing for ten years Rep. Gainey said he was concerned this legislation would victimize addiction and limit public assistance without solve anything related to addiction. Chairman (R-Warren) said drug kingpins victimize other people in their communities. Rep. Gainey said he does not believe any drug kingpins would collect public assistance.

Rep. Kinsey said the $100 fee for a second replacement of an EBT card is excessive. Rep. Kinsey asked about data relating to EBT card replacement. Metzler said she does not have the information at hand but could provide the information to the committee. Rep. Kinsey asked if a provision exists for stolen EBT cards. Metzler said it there is no provision for stolen cards.

Rep. Brown asked how EBT recipients would become aware of these changes. Metzler said there is not a notice requirement in this legislation but the renewal process would be the time applicants would become aware. Rep. Brown requested an amendment regarding the changes. Rep. Brown indicated she did not agree with the fee structure for replacing an EBT card as recipients are already a part of a vulnerable population. Rep. Brown cautioned against using terms like drug kingpin in legislation and agreed with Rep. Gainey that drug kingpins do not collect public assistance.

17 Rep. Dawkins asked if inheritance would have to be reported as available resources when filing for public assistance, to which Metzler indicated yes. Rep. Dawkins also asked if lottery winning would have to be reported when filing for public assistance. Metzler said winnings fall under federal regulations which would then go the department.

HB 216 Kampf, Warren - (PN 180) Amends the Private Detective Act clarifying that computer forensic examiners do not need to be licensed as private detectives to operate in the Commonwealth. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09375 by Rapp, moves provisions from the processing section of the bill to the storage and transportation section. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

The bill’s prime sponsor, Rep. (R-Clarion), said she visited the Mothers’ Milk Bank, saying the services they provide are outstanding and it is important to regulate this industry.

HB 2520 Jozwiak, Barry - (PN 3790) The Advisory Council on PANDAS and PANS Act establishes the Advisory Council on PANDAS and PANS. «PANDAS» is defined as Pediatric Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections; and «PANS» is defined as Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome. The advisory council shall report annually to the Health and Human Services Committee of the Senate and the Health Committee of the House of Representatives. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09376 by Briggs, clarifies language for accuracy, adds majority and minority chairs of the Senate House and Human Services Committee and House Health Committee to be a part of the council and mandates two positions for a doctor of osteopathy and doctor of medicine. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

The bill’s prime sponsor, Rep. (R-Berks), said PANDAS commonly appears to be strep throat and the purpose of the council is to make the medical community more knowledge about the disorder.

HR 943 Tallman, Will - (PN 3570) Resolution urging the Food and Drug Administration to promptly consider candidates for Lyme disease vaccinations currently seeking approval under the drug approval process. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

HR 969 Culver, Lynda - (PN 3651) Resolution urging the Secretary of Health to designate Alzheimer›s disease and other dementia disorders as a public health issue. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Rep. Dawkins asked if there is a difference between health issue, health crisis and health emergency. Metzler indicated no. Rep. Dawkins requested an amendment establishing differences and Meltzer said she is willing to work with the department to establish that. Rep. Dawkins asked if passing this legislation would increase federal funding. The resolution’s prime sponsor, Rep. Lynda Culver (R-Northumberland) said she was told it would help. Minority Chairman Tim Briggs (D-Montgomery) asked if the Centers for Disease Control defines a health issue. Rep. Culver said she believes so and could provide the committee with the information.

House Judiciary Committee 9/26/18, 9:00 a.m., Room 205 Ryan Building By Mike Howells, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider legislation.

SB 1129 DiSanto, John (F) - (PN 1822) Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations), in adoption, defining «denial of paternity», «household» and «putative father»; and, in adoption, further providing for hearing, for grounds for involuntary termination and for petition for involuntary termination, providing for notice if identity or whereabouts of birth parent or putative father unknown, further providing for consents necessary to adoption and repealing provisions relating to consents not naming adopting parents. Also provides an alternative procedure for relinquishment. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1647) 1822 - The bill was reported with a request to re-refer to the House Children and Youth Committee. 18 HB 2641 Stephens, Todd - (PN 3991) Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations), in child protective services, stipulating that if a person›s willful failure continues while the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe the child is being subjected to child abuse or if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe the person who committed the child abuse is likely to commit additional acts of child abuse, the person commits a felony of the third degree, except that if the child abuse constitutes a felony of the first degree or higher, the person commits a felony of the second degree. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was reported with a request to re-refer to the House Children and Youth Committee.

HB 2476 Reed, Dave - (PN 3655) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) in obstructing governmental operations, further providing for weapons or implements for escape; and, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for contraband prohibited. The bill authorizes a correctional officer employed at or assigned to a State correctional institution to carry or store one lawfully owned and transported firearm and ammunition in a vehicle located at a specified location outside of the State correctional institution upon providing advance written notice to the chief administrator of the State correctional institution. If a correctional officer carries or stores a firearm and ammunition as described, the officer shall comply with all applicable laws and policies. A chief administrator may deny or revoke the ability of the correctional officer to carry or store a firearm and ammunition. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

HB 901 Taylor, John - (PN 1022) Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses), in assault, further providing for the offense of aggravated assault by adding local code enforcement officials as a protected class. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

HB 2437 Corbin, Becky - (PN 3575) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes & Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary) adding the criminal offense of strangulation to the list of applicable crimes of violence. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Rep. Becky Corbin (R-Chester) expressed gratitude for members’ support of the bill.

HB 2307 Nesbit, Tedd - (PN 3478) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) adding a new subchapter providing for victim and witness outreach. Requires a person who engages in defense-initiated victim or witness outreach to communicate in an honest manner without deception or misrepresentation and to unambiguously provide the person›s identity by name, the person›s employer and, if applicable, the name of the defendant convicted of the crime. Provides for a definition of «defense-initiated victim or witness outreach.» Also provides for eligibility for relief and for evidentiary hearing. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09325 by Everett, clarifies the change from 60 days to one year only applies in certain instances. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

HB 2308 Nesbit, Tedd - (PN 3479) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in post-trial matters, further providing for post-conviction DNA testing. Extends the time period to one year for bringing a petition based one of the exceptions to the rule that a person convicted of a crime has one year from the date of conviction post-conviction relief action challenging the conviction. Also allows a person convicted of a crime who later becomes aware of new evidence that could have changed the outcome of his trial to file a petition one year from the discovery of the new evidence. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09041 by Everett, incorporates language in HB 1523 and SB 461 re-establishing a statewide DNA database within the Pennsylvania State Police. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

Counsel Michael Kane noted the language of the amendment is identical to that contained in HB 1523 and SB 461, both of which passed out of the committee previously.

On the amendment Rep. (D-Cambria) said «this is a good bill, but the amendment is better.» He strongly encouraged support for both.

19 Senate Law and Justice Committee 9/25/18, 2:05 p.m., Rules Committee Conference Room By Kimberly Howells, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider one bill and the nomination of Mike Negra to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB).

HB 1497 Jozwiak, Barry - (PN 2185) Amends the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further defining «alcoholic cider» as a beverage produced through alcoholic fermentation of any fruit or fruit juice which is primarily derived from apples, apple juice concentrate and water, pears or pear juice concentrate and water. Adds language allowing wine and spirits auction permits for any community-based voluntary health organization committed to fighting cancer. Also adds language allowing a person who has an ownership interest in a limited winery license to be employed by an entity that holds a hotel, restaurant, eating place or club license under certain conditions. Extends the hours that performing arts centers may sell liquor and malt or brewed beverages on Sundays. Provides a tiered level of penalties for a distributor who delivers to a licensee outside the designated geographical area and a licensee who accepts product in violation of section 431. Adds language to allow ballot questions as to whether certain types of liquor licenses should be issued within a municipality on the ballot at any other election than a special election. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1907, 2007) -The bill was passed over.

Speaking briefly to members, Negra highlighted changes at the PLCB in the last few years, noting last year was a record year with $249 million in cash flow and $158 million in profit. Looking ahead, he said the board is looking at e-commerce and direct delivery and will continue its mission to run the stores as efficiently and profitably as possible while maintaining a focus on education and prevention. “In the meantime, you tell us what to do and we’ll do it.”

Sen. Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia) discussed the problem of stop and gos in Philadelphia and lamented that legislative efforts to stem the problem last year are being circumvented. He called these entities and embarrassment and said he’s been long frustrated by the PLCB’s lack of interest or innovation to address the problem. He asked Negra what he can do to assist with the problem, pointing out that the Department of Labor and Industry decision regarding the use of plexi-glass, for example. Negra responded he is familiar with the stores and opined “we’ve made some great strides in it.” He commented that once someone is closed down, other establishments have reacted to the PLCB’s power and in doing that “a lot of other people got their acts together in terms of what we can control,” such as seating, size of restaurant and access to food. He reported 21 licenses have been suspended in the past year since the law was enacted. He welcomed further discussions on the topic and accepted the invitation to come see the stores, but noted they are legitimate licenses. Sen. Williams agreed there have been “baby steps,” but said there are those flaunting the law. He called on the board to use its tools instead of dismissing the problems. He noted he is not trying to suggest Negra is not concerned but emphasized that this is a long standing problem that needs to be addressed. Negra agreed with the frustration and stood ready to assist as the board can.

Chairman Chuck McIlhinney (R-Bucks) related his disappointment that Labor and Industry is not helping with the issue, stating the 30 seats are supposed to be accessible at all times and they cannot be behind plexi-glass. He worried that the problem will spread if not addressed. Negra confirmed some in other counties were suspended too. He also noted problems with police in Philadelphia, reporting the police said there were zero nuisance bars in Philadelphia when a report was requested.

Chairman McIlhinney expressed his confidence in all three members of the board.

The nomination was unanimously returned to the full Senate favorably.

20 Senate State Government Committee 9/25/18, 9:30 a.m., Dauphin County Admin. Building, 4th Floor Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Second Street By Derek Snyder, Pennsylvania Legislative Services The committee held a public hearing this morning to view a demonstration of Dauphin County’s voting machines and to discuss SB 1249. SB 1249 Vogel, Jr., Elder - (PN 1975) Amends the Pennsylvania Election Code establishing the Pennsylvania Election Law Advisory Board. The board shall: (1) Study the Pennsylvania Election Code and identify statutory language to repeal, modify or update; (2) Collaborate with other agencies and political subdivisions of the Commonwealth to study election-related issues; (3) Study the development of new election technology and voting machines; (4) Evaluate and make recommendations on improving the electoral process in Pennsylvania by amending the Pennsylvania Election Code; and implementing best practices identified to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the electoral process in Pennsylvania; and (5) By the end of each fiscal year, publish extensive and detailed findings on the department›s publicly accessible Internet website and make them available in electronic format to the Office of the Governor and members of the General Assembly. Effective in 60 days.

Mike Pries, Vice Chairman of the Dauphin County Board of Commissioners, gave opening remarks on behalf of himself and the other Commissioners and thanked the committee for meeting to discuss this important issue to benefit election voting for the constituents of Pennsylvania.

Chairman Folmer said that today›s meeting will involve discussing specific and serious changes to the Pennsylvania Election Code. Chairman Folmer recognized Sen. Vogel for his extensive work in introducing SB 1249 to help improve the election system in Pennsylvania and said that he believes there will be more agreement than disagreement within the legislature to ensure a level playing field in elections for all people, including independent and third-party candidates.

Sen. Vogel said that SB 1249 further details the intention of making sure that the board member criteria achieves its intended outcome. Sen. Vogel expressed that SB 1249 is the most logical first step in ensuring the integrity of the voting system in Pennsylvania is improved.

Shari Brewer, CERA, Director of Election/Voter Registration, Butler County, said that election officials from across the Commonwealth first came before this committee more than fifteen months ago with ideas and their hands extended to work together on solutions. During that meeting, Brewer added, the group strongly encouraged the General Assembly and the committee to continue conversations with county election officials in order to create a more convenient, effective and cost-efficient system for voters and election administrators. Brewer said that she was pleased to be sitting in front of the committee again today to consider an important step in the effort to modernize elections in Pennsylvania, through the creation of a commission or advisory board on Election Law. Brewer noted that this commission would serve as a boost to Pennsylvania and be able to provide immediate feedback to lawmakers on proposed bills or changes to the law.

Brewer offered two suggestions to further enhance the bill:1) To identify county election officials as a separate member group so limited slots are not diminished by a shared presence with commissioners, and 2) To add a fifth group that would include experts in the fields of computer, network and cyber security, resilience assessment, internal controls accounting, information technology auditing and statistics.

Chairman Folmer asked Sen. Vogel why there is no election security expert on the proposed board. Sen. Vogel answered that it was probably just an oversight, saying that as much as they tried to think of every stakeholder, someone was going to get overlooked. Chairman Folmer asked if there was any way to ensure that Sen. Vogel’s bill actually gets enacted and not just filed and put away somewhere. Sen. Vogel answered that this is a work in progress and someone always brings up things that are not thought of initially. Sen. Vogel added that if somebody has different better ideas to improve the bill, he is all for supporting it.

Sen. Vogel asked how discussions were progressing in western Pennsylvania for getting voting machines. Brewer answered that they have looked a four different voting systems in Butler County and are currently going through their second round of demonstrations. Brewer added that there is currently only one system that is certified, but Butler County has more interest in different systems that should be certified later this year.

21 Sen. Vogel asked if they have had conversations to discuss how they would be able to pay for the systems. Brewer responded that at this point she does not want to speak for the commissioners, but she believes they are leaning more towards a paper based system with a scanner at each precinct. Brewer commented that as far as where the money is coming from, that remains up to the commissioners to decide.

Sen. Stefano asked how old the machines being used in Butler County are, which Brewer answered they were put in place in 2006.

Chairman Folmer asked how she came to the conclusion that such an election board is so important. Brewer answered that she was in agreement with all of her colleagues that they needed a way to better communicate with lawmakers. Brewer discussed how she got involved with the directors of Mercer and Lawrence counties and set up a meeting with local lawmakers in 2015, which included Sen. Vogel. Brewer said that the meeting went very well, but they too were not exactly sure what the next best steps to take were.

Chairman Folmer asked how she envisioned members for the board be selected. Brewer said that it needs people who have been involved with promoting election reform, adding that it needs a variety of people from different types of counties with knowledge of how they got to where things stand today. Chairman Folmer asked why it is important to have an election security expert on the board. Brewer responded that the security language is way over her head and it is important to have someone in there to understand those types of things and explain it to everybody.

Jonathan Marks, Commissioner of the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation at the Department of State, said that having secured, resilient, and accessible elections are important to those who administer them. Marks explained that the current voting systems used in Pennsylvania are reaching the end of their usable life. He added that experts from across the country and world have issued strong warnings about the risks that cyber threats and aging voting systems present, saying that pleas have been made to change to voting systems that leave a paper trail.

Marks said that most counties have been exploring voting system options and have been seeking public input and quotes from vendors, noting that Susquehanna County has already obtained new voting systems and is planning to use them in the upcoming November election. Marks expressed that the biggest concern right now is for funding, which he is looking into all possible options to obtain to help pay for these systems. Marks concluded that county elections personnel and poll workers are extremely dedicated and work diligently to provide secure elections to voters.

Gerard Feaser, Jr., Director of the Dauphin County Bureau of Registration and Elections, said that Dauphin County’s voting machines do not have internet or Wi-Fi connection. Feaser explained how the security and safety features built into their systems could only be hacked by someone using an ax, not electronically. He also discussed how Dauphin County was the first to implement an electronic voting system, noting that the system being demonstrated today looks virtually the same as the ones voters began using in 1985. Feaser said that the voting system consists of the software, which is maintained on a single-use computer that he operates without internet, and the hardware, which is made up of nearly 500 programmed, tested and sealed voting machines. Feaser said that it would be inaccurate to suggest that the systems being used are the same as the ones from 1985, detailing how the internal component parts have been replaced as needed over time. Feaser added that all CPU boards were also replaced in 2006 to allow for upgrades required by the federal ADA laws.

Feaser explained that each machine is checked three times before every election, and if there are any indications that a part needs to be replaced, it is done so while the machine is still in the warehouse before delivery. On election days, Feaser said that they can make any necessary repairs to machines without losing any of the votes, usually within thirty minutes of a problem being reported by the Judge of Election. Feaser added that most Election Day related repairs involve replacing a battery or damaged printer, noting that this May involved the fewest recorded issues with his voting machines.

Feaser gave an in-depth demonstration and overview of the voting machine and its security features. He discussed how the machines are prepared, secured, and sealed for the election, procedures followed on Election Day, collecting and posting of unofficial results, and the computation of votes and possible recount requests.

Sen. Stefano asked if any of the vendors offered leasing of machines. Marks said that there are options with vendors and some offer leases to counties versus selling them outright. Marks added that all of the vendors have provided some flexibility 22 to other jurisdictions, adding that he things they would do the same for Pennsylvania.

Sen. Stefano asked how long parts would still be available for these machines. Feaser answered that they can have parts refurbished and fixed, or if necessary can create a whole new voting machine. Stefano asked how many machines were currently being used in Dauphin County. Feaser responded that in a Presidential Election they used 496 machines and this year they would be sending out about 492, noting that they also have about 45 machines on reserve if they are needed. Sen. Stefano asked how much it would cost to replace all of those with a paper system. Feaser said that they would not do a one to one replacement. Feaser added that including the cost of training and disposition, he believes it would cost $8-$10 million in Dauphin County alone.

Sen. Stefano asked Marks if he believes the machine demonstrated today would be one of the ones commissioned. Marks said that it would be one that needs replaced since they are looking at ones that are unable to have a voter verified paper record. Marks added that the ones demonstrated today are still considered to be an electronic voting system without the verified paper record. Feaser commented that he did not think they would be required to have their machines replaced by 2020, which brings up additional problems.

Chairman Folmer asked Marks why he wants paper record election security in an age where most things are moving towards paperless systems. Marks responded that when it comes to election administration, it is important to have security and give assurance to voters that their vote will be counted the way they wanted it to be. Marks added that they are not removing technology from the tabulation part of the voting, just allowing for resilience in making sure that votes are accurately counted, or even hand counted if needed.

Chairman Folmer asked if there were just as many challenges with potential hacking of paper systems. Marks answered that there are arguments that can be made to both sides, adding that they are talking about an optical scan ballot that is pretty intuitive. Marks said that counties that utilize a precinct scanner offer the same reassurances, adding that the system would notify a voter if a mistake was made on their ballot and allow for them to fix it or replace it with a new ballot.

Chairman Folmer asked how they would know if at the last minute someone has a container of votes in the trunk of their car that were forgot to be counted. Marks said that instances like that happen on occasion already, noting that what they are doing is only recording the votes on paper. Feaser commented that after a long election day, trying to count paper write-in ballots can take a long time, adding that the optical scan would be appealing in that type of situation. Feaser added that paper ballots cannot ensure to voters that their specific ballot was counted properly, just that the machinery was working properly.

Chairman Folmer asked if it would be better to take their time to implement new systems instead of rushing to get this done by 2020. Marks answered that it was not a date set arbitrarily, adding that Pennsylvania is in the small minority of states that are still using paperless systems. Marks said that there needs to be some sort of urgency to get this completed. Marks explained that Delaware is also moving towards a paper based system for 2020, noting that if Pennsylvania does not move forward with this, it may be the only swing state that does not have that type of system for the next Presidential Election. Marks said that it is being framed as a national security issue and he believes that it is appropriate to view it in that manner.

Chairman Folmer commented that they want a secure election and want to make sure that everybody has their voted counted, but that they also want to make sure election officials in Pennsylvania counties are given a voice. Chairman Folmer said the debate all comes back to whether it should be done before the 2020 election, adding that he wonders about the time it would take to train poll workers.

Marks said that they are committed to supporting the counties and he wants them to have a voice to talk about their experiences election administration. Marks discussed how they are working on ways to help them locate and fund these voting systems, as well as provided suggested task lists and timelines for the implementation of equipment. Marks explained that they also are committed to supporting election reform initiatives that counties have brought up, including changing the Election Code that is approaching 100 years old.

Chairman Folmer asked for an explanation about the federal and state standards for certifications of machines. Marks answered that their process from start to finish takes about three to four months in Pennsylvania, while the federal process 23 is longer and more rigorous. Marks added that the systems being looked at for Pennsylvania for the most part are already certified or are about to receive federal certification. Chairman Folmer asked if a delay occurs with a system how long it would last. Marks said that unless it is something major, which it usually is not, it typically only takes a few weeks to fix something.

Chairman Folmer asked what the most important way to improve disability standards for voting is. Marks responded that the best way would be to get more involvement from the disability advocates community, adding that they need to work directly with individuals who have first-hand experience of what it is like to vote with a disability in Pennsylvania.

Chairman Folmer asked if they would be facing these same issues again in five years if new machines only have a shelf life of five to ten years. Marks said that they are in a time where election technology should be looked at as an ongoing cost, almost as an operational cost over time. Marks added that he did not want to suggest that there will be a massive failure of machines at some point, but noted that they need to address having some sort of end date for the older machines.

Chairman Folmer asked Marks how he would respond to the comment, “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it”. Marks said that he certainly understands the position that county election directors are in and he hopes that they can always expect him to give honest feedback. Marks added that his job involves giving an honest assessment of where things are at, noting that they are not all going to agree with his viewpoint.

Chairman Folmer asked if Dauphin County has the oldest voter systems in the United States. Feaser responded that the 1968 machine may very well may be one of the oldest in the country, adding that the parts in those machines may be brand new though. Feaser added that their voters are confident in the system and have confident in the machines, and any issues that have ever arisen with those machines have been taken care within minutes.

Chairman Folmer asked how easy it would be to install optimal scanners on the Dauphin County systems. Feaser said that it could not be installed on their current systems. Feaser added that optimal scans would definitely help with absentee ballot counts and he is not opposed to changing to a new system, but he is opposed to expediting the process and pushing it through.

Chairman Folmer asked Feaser what his thoughts were on Sen. Vogel’s election board advisory committee. Feaser answered that he welcomed the bill and would have ideas of some good people that could serve on the committee and provide guidance.

Chairman Folmer asked Feaser what he wanted people to take away most from his demonstration. Feaser said that over the course of 33 years, his machines have provided voters with confidence that their votes were cast in the way they were intended, adding that their systems are sound, resilient, and secure.

Additional written testimony was also provided by the following: · Blue Ribbon Commission on Pennsylvania Election · Citizens for Better Elections and SAVE Bucks Votes · David Lopresti, Ph.D, Professor and Chair of Computer Science and Engineering, Lehigh University · Douglas E. Hill, Executive Director, CCAP · Elizabeth Howard, Brennan Center for Justice · Marian K. Schneider, President, Verified Voting.org · Audrey N. Glickman, VoteAllegheny

24 Senate Game and Fisheries Committee 9/25/18, 2:20 p.m., Rules Committee Conference Room By Kimberly Howells, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider bills.

SB 1153 Corman, Jake - (PN 1733) Amends Title 34 (Game), in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods; and abrogating a regulation. The intent of the bill is to allow for the use of electronic deer calls. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was reported as committed with Sen. (D-Northampton) and Sen. Rich Alloway (R-Franklin) and Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) voting in the negative.

Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) requested a demonstration, remarking she was curious what it sounds like.

Sen. (R-Erie) noted part of the reason to do this is to encourage more people to get involved in hunting, but said Sunday hunting would help with that as well.

HB 582 Gillespie, Keith - (PN 618) Amends Title 34 (Game), in hunting and furtaking licenses, providing for a volunteer instructor license, which shall be issued by the commission to an individual who is a Pennsylvania resident and is certified by the commission as qualified to teach any of the hunter or trapper education curriculum offered by the commission. This shall not apply to a full-time employee of the commission. A volunteer instructor license shall cost $1. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was reported as committed by a vote of 11-1 with Sen. Laughlin voting in the negative.

Sen. Alloway questioned why no one is here to explain these bills and said no one has come to him about them. He wondered what a volunteer instructor license is. Staff explained the concept to him, calling it another tool.

HB 1153 Boback, Karen - (PN 2085) Amends Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game), in fishing licenses, providing for active duty military fishing reciprocity and for disabled veteran annual fishing license reciprocity; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, providing for active duty military hunting reciprocity and for disabled veteran annual hunting license reciprocity. The bill authorizes the attorney general to enter into reciprocity agreements with other states for mutual recognition of active duty military fishing licenses, disabled veteran annual fishing licenses, active duty military hunting licenses, and disabled veteran annual hunting licenses. The attorney general shall report annually concerning such reciprocity agreements. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Staff noted this is a companion bill with the previous bill.

HB 1409 Wentling, Parke - (PN 3001) Amends Title 34 (Game), in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident license and fee exemptions and for license costs and fees; and making editorial changes. Provides the license fees for resident and nonresident disabled veterans and resident and nonresident prisoners of war shall be $1. Further provides the holder of a permit-exempt license may not be required to obtain a permit to hunt a species that the holder was allowed to hunt without a permit prior to July 1, 2017. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1775, 2911) - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09265 by Stefano, removes language that would conflict with action the Game Commission has already taken. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

25 Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee 9/25/18, 2:05 p.m., Rules Committee Conference Room By Kimberly Howells, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider bills.

SR 214 Greenleaf, Stewart - (PN 1255) Resolution urging Pennsylvania natural gas producers to export natural gas to European countries in an effort to curtail the natural gas monopoly that Russia has on the region. - Thebillwas unanimously reported as committed.

Sen. Stewart Greenleaf (R-Montgomery) explained the resolution is an effort to curtail Russia’s monopoly while helping Pennsylvania economically.

Sen. Andy Dinniman (D-Chester) praised the resolution and said natural gas is key to prosperity. He also urged those in the western part of the state to work with those in the east, as they want to help get the gas to market but have safety concerns that need to be addressed.

HB 2154 Causer, Martin - (PN 3477) The Conventional Oil and Gas Wells Act relates to conventional wells and the development of oil, gas and coal; imposes powers and duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; and provides for preliminary provisions, for general requirements, for underground gas storage, for enforcement and remedies, for related funds, parties and activities and for miscellaneous provisions. The purposes of this act are to: (1) Permit the optimal development of the oil and gas resources of Pennsylvania consistent with the property rights of owners of the oil and gas resources and the protection of the health, safety, environment and property of the residents of this Commonwealth; (2) Protect the safety of personnel and facilities employed in the exploration, development, storage and production of natural gas or oil or the mining of coal; (3) Protect the safety and property rights of persons residing in areas where exploration, development, storage or production occurs; (4) Protect the natural resources, environmental rights, property rights and values secured by the Constitution of Pennsylvania; and (5) Provide a flexible and cost-effective way to implement and enforce the provisions of this act. Further provides the requirements of the Coal and Gas Resource Coordination Act shall apply to this act for the issuance of a permit. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 3187) - The bill was reported as committed with Democrats voting in the negative.

Sen. (R-Venango) described the bill as similar to one he has introduced, but it also has language that deals with the coordination between the coal and oil and gas industries. He said this bill is about creating a separate statute to govern the conventional gas industry, which he said is very different than the new shale industry. He added that the basis of this bill is the law as it stood in 2012. He urged passage of the bill, stating the conventional industry is on the verge of shutting down.

Rep. (R-Westmoreland) requested a ruling as to whether she may vote because her son works in the industry. The chairman ruled she must vote.

Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-Washington) spoke in support of the bill and its goals, noting she was going to offer an amendment to further distinguish the conventional and unconventional industries, but has found it is not necessary. She said the bill protects conventional drilling businesses.

Sen. Dinniman noted the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and Environmental Defense Fund oppose the bill and cited an increased number of violations in the industry in recent years as reason for opposing the bill. He stated the bill would make Pennsylvania the only state that has set back a number of environmental standards.

Minority Chairman (D-Luzerne) commended the progress on the issue, but said he will oppose it because the administration opposes it. He noted the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been working on separate regulations but that process has not come to fruition yet.

Chairman Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) remarked on the long process to reach this point and relayed his frustrations with the lack of success or guidance from DEP.

26 Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee 9/25/18, 10:00 a.m., Senate Room 1, North Office Building By Matt Hess, Pennsylvania Legislative Services The committee held a hearing to review and discuss foreign influence on natural gas development in Pennsylvania. Chairman Yaw explained that the impetus for the hearing was an article in The Caucus which highlighted Russian influence on natural gas production. “Pennsylvania being the largest natural gas producer in the world, to think that we’re not on the radar of a country like Russia is not dealing in reality,” he stated. “Pennsylvania is a player, there’s no question about it. As a result of occupying that position, we are also a target.”

Chairman Yudichak noted that a cybersecurity attack cost the Senate Democratic Caucus $700,000 and added that the Nuclear Caucus discussed the issue of cyber attacks this morning. «This is a real part of doing business in the 21st century,» he stated. «The Russian economy is completely a resource-based economy so it›s not a far-fetched conversation. We are going to try to steer away from pulling the threads on any conspiracy theories but we are going to focus on the real threat of cyber disruption.»

Thomas Murphy, Director, Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research, explained that energy production has represented a “paradigm shift in the commonwealth” and said along with the significant shale energy implications in Pennsylvania and across the United States and Canada, there are equally large impacts observed in other regions around the globe. “One estimate has illustrated that 80 percent of potential shale gas development, is or could occur, in countries which in the past have constituted only 30 percent of conventional oil and gas resource production,” he stated. “This is a potential seismic shift geopolitically as more countries that have annually spent considerable financial resources to import energy, now have the potential to produce for their own needs, and possibly export into the larger global market. Already this has had a disruptive influence on global energy markets leading in many cases to a new equation of suppliers and consumers.”

Murphy noted that Eastern European countries were solely dependent on Russia in the past for energy resources, due to historical political connections and the pipeline infrastructure in place. “As these countries transitioned to the EU, they have been attempting to diversify their energy supply, investing in new options to provide the energy which is a foundation of their increasingly modern economies. This has challenged Russia for instance, which has over 40 percent of its national budget dependent on the sales of oil and gas,” he stated. “Shipments of liquefied natural gas and natural gas liquids such as ethane, are now finding their way from not just the U.S., but specifically from Pennsylvania, to some of these European countries, with additional supplies still being requested. Delivery to Norway, Scotland, Poland, and Lithuania are prime examples. On a competitive basis, any new U.S. supply offsets quantities previously delivered by Russia. And U.S. natural gas exported is now mostly sold priced on Henry Hub versus the previous model of 20- year contracts linked to a higher priced oil market formula. It is interesting to note that Russia, as an emerging LNG exporter itself, used a similar approach to ship two cargos of liquefied into the Boston market this past winter due to high domestic winter heating and power generation demand in that region, and limited supply due to pipeline constraints from states south of it, including the Marcellus of Pennsylvania.”

Chairman Yaw noted that New York does not want a pipeline through their state to serve the New England market. “Russia is watching us and they saw a void and started shipping LNG through tankers. That’s an example of what they’re willing to do,” he stated.

Chairman Yudichak questioned if any specific regulatory authority deals with cybersecurity threats to natural gas production and distribution. Murphy said cybersecurity is not his area expertise.

Kevin Mooney, Reporter, Daily Signal, explained that U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, has called on the U.S. treasury secretary to investigate the financial relationship between environmental groups and the Russian government. “The letter Smith sent to the treasury secretary back in June 2017 documents some of what congressional investigators have uncovered. Smith’s letter says that Russia is conducting a ‘propaganda war against fossil fuels’ and in particular against natural gas development in U.S. He also describes the 27 mechanics of how money is moved from Russia into the U.S. to advance this propaganda campaign,” he stated.

Mooney highlighted the Sea Change Foundation and discussed how it received $23 million from a “Bermuda-based shell company” with ties to Russia. “There is what members of Congress describe as a ‘paperless money trail’ that flows from Putin’s government in Russia into the shell company in Bermuda, from there into the Sea Change Foundation and from the Sea Change Foundation into U.S. environmental groups in the form of grants,” he stated. “The San Francisco-based Energy Foundation received over $30 million from Sea Change in the period 2011-2012…Sierra Club Foundation also saw huge gains in the same period, jumping from $3 million to $5.5 million between 2011-2012.2 This 2012 grant was by far the largest single-year grant from Sea Change to Sierra. The Tides Foundation has received $8 million from Sea Change, making it the 12th largest grantee in total funds received. But all of that money came within three years-2009-2011. The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) received more than $15 million from the Sea Change Foundation. That is to say it has received more than $15 million directly. But there’s more it has received indirectly from Sea Change and by extension the Russian government.”

Mooney concluded by arguing that organizations like the NRDC, the Sierra Club, the League of Conservation Voters and other groups with an active presence in Pennsylvania, should all be required to register as foreign agents.

Chairman Yaw questioned if any federal agency or congressional committee is monitoring the issue closely. Mooney said most of the work has been done on the House side of Congress and noted that the Treasury Department has examined the issue. “I wouldn’t be too fixated on looking at Washington for answers. Keep apprised of whether or not these groups are genuine, indigenous, grassroots organizations or whether they are outside agitators,” he stated.

Sen. Bartolotta said coal mining activity has been halted by the Sierra Club and questioned how their information on the dangers of extraction can be countered. Mooney responded, “You’re never going to be able to outspend these organizations; I think you have to be organized enough to get your message and facts out.” He added that if the Penn East Pipeline project was scrapped, gas would have to be imported from Russia.

Chairman Yudichak emphasized the need to separate Russian interference from the mission of environmental groups in the United States. “I have to question why those dedicated to moving beyond the fossil fuel industry would partner with the largest national producer of fossil fuels. It doesn’t seem they would look to Russia as partners,” Chairman Yudichak stated. “I’m not suggesting that there’s no evidence of Russian disruption but to suggest that these organizations are becoming de facto foreign agents is criminal activity.” Mooney stated “there’s a real opportunity cost with the time and energy spent by activists with foreign ties versus legitimate environmentalists who ask legitimate questions about environmental impacts.” He noted that the NRDC has sued the United States military about environmental consequences from military exercises but does not criticize the damage that caused by Russia or China’s military. “I don’t think the leadership sitting on top of those organizations that constantly apologize for China and Russia while criticizing the United States are not who they pretend to be,” he stated.

Chairman Yudichak questioned if the Daily Signal is funded by the Heritage Foundation. Mooney stated “correct.”

Sen. Leach questioned if there is publication outside of right-wing websites and politicians that have supported claims that Russians are funding environmental groups. Mooney said the site has “articles based on objective facts.” Sen. Leach questioned if there is publication outside of right-wing websites and politicians that have supported claims that Russians are funding environmental groups and asked if there are any progressive articles on the Daily Signal website. Mooney said the site has “articles based on objective facts.” Chairman Yaw noted that The Caucus had had written an article on Russian influence on the natural gas development in Pennsylvania. Sen. Leach asked if Mooney believes the environmental groups are outspending the fossil fuel industry on lobbying. Mooney stated “I think in many instances they are.” Sen. Leach said the industry outspends environmental groups as much as eight or nine to one lobbying. Sen. Leach opined that it is counterintuitive for Russians to put resources into environmental groups when, according to every intelligence agencies, they tried to elect pro-fossil fuels candidates in the last election. Mooney said Russia always tries to influence elections. “I think the evidence that they supported specific candidates is elusive and tried to play both sides like they always have,” he stated. Sen. Leach questioned if he disagrees with every intelligence agencies, the Republican chairman of congressional committees that Russia interfered with 2016 elections to try to help elect . Mooney stated, “I don’t think Donald Trump was their preferred candidate.” 28 Thomas Shepstone, Shepstone Management Company, Inc., said Heinz Endowments has funded «one radical anti-gas initiative after another» and the foundation has funded Southwest Pennsylvania Environmental Health Clinic, PennFuture, the Clean Air Council, the NRDC, the Delaware Riverkeeper and the online journal StateImpactPA. «We learned Chris Heinz is heavily invested in Burisma, a Ukrainian oil and gas company that brags it› operates the largest modern rig and hydraulic fracking fleet…in Ukraine and across the region.› Burisma clearly hopes to supply Europe with natural gas as a competitor to Gazprom, the Russian natural gas company. Burisma will also be competing with LNG from the US; Pennsylvania LNG that initially comes out of the ground in Bradford, Lycoming and Washington counties, is then converted to LNG and finally shipped out of Cove Point to import terminals all of the world,» he stated. «So, what we have is the Heinz family spending money to thwart natural gas development in Pennsylvania on the basis of supposed environmental and health impacts even as it invest in that industry overseas. The Heinz Endowments, for all practical purposes, is acting as an agent of foreign influence, nurturing the development of Ukrainian gas by delaying, frustrating and killing the potential for competition from Pennsylvania gas.»

Shepstone argued that Pennsylvania should require non-profit tax returns in the Commonwealth to include disclosure of all donors giving such organizations more than $5,000 per year and called on the Auditor General to investigate the link between those environmental groups receiving funds and foreign actors. «What we need is what you›re doing today; exposing of the foreign special interests behind so much of what passes as fractivism,» he stated.

Chairman Yaw questioned what the motive is for an organization such as the Heinz Foundation to want to impede the development of natural gas in Pennsylvania. Shepstone responded «pure corporatism» and said many of the organizations are investing in foreign natural gas development and alternative energy domestically. «They have every incentive to try to slow down natural gas development. Preventing LNG exports allows those foreign investments to come to fruition a little faster and gives them a better opportunity to compete,» he stated. «Chris Heinz is invested in Ukrainian oil and gas. I›m not saying everything the Heinz Foundation does is not altruistic, they certainly do some very good things, but the fact is they are doing things that benefit them too.» Shepstone added that the lines between government, wealthy foundations, and special interests are too blurred. «Some folks who are on the environmental side of things are putting volunteers that they pay into attorney generals› offices, including in Pennsylvania, and that›s not right and just violates every principle that is American.» Chairman Yaw said he contacted the Attorney General›s Office and they are not doing that. Shepstone indicated that he has an application from that office because it is a matter of public record. Chairman Yaw reiterated that Pennsylvania›s Attorney General›s Office is not allowing the practice of volunteers being paid by outside interests to work for the office.

Sen. Leach questioned if anyone outside of right-wing publications and politicians are positing that Russia is funding environmental groups. Shepstone said the NATO Supreme Commander and have said that Russians have used environmental organizations to undermine natural gas production. Chairman Yaw reiterated that The Caucus had written an article on Russian influence on the natural gas development in Pennsylvania. “I don’t think The Caucus would like to be referred to as a right-wing publication,” he stated.

Sen. Leach asked if there are any environmental groups that are legitimate and not taking money from foreign entities. Shepstone pointed to the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Environmental Defense Fund, and Trout Unlimited.

Sen. Leach questioned if every organization including the Heartland Institute should disclose donations over $5,000. «I think disclosure is essential, I don›t if it›s right or left,» Shepstone stated. He added that the Delaware Riverkeeper inadvertently disclosed a $100,000 donation from an anonymous source.

29 Senate Education Committee 9/25/18, 10:30 a.m., Room 8E-A East Wing By Jeff Cox, Pennsylvania Legislative Services Video: (click here)

The committee met to consider bills.

HB 1228 English, Hal - (PN 3299) Amends the Public School Code, in school health services, providing for sun protection of students, including the application of nonprescription sunscreen. Each school entity shall allow the following during school hours, at a school-sponsored activity or while under the supervision of school personnel: (1) The outdoor use by students of sun-protective clothing, including, but not limited to, a hat; and (2) The possession, application and use by a student of a nonaerosal topical sunscreen topical sunscreen product without a physician›s note or prescription if the Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use for the purpose of limiting ultraviolet light-induced skin damage and the parent and guardian of the student submits a form provided by the school entity to the appropriate school personnel. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1455) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

HB 1386 Hill, Kristin - (PN 2607) Amends the Public School Code, in certification of teachers, providing for instructional certificate grade spans and age levels issued after December 31, 2021. The bill establishes grade spans for Early Childhood Education, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, Specialized areas and Special Education. The bill states the certificates issues remain valid for the term of the certificate. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1970) - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09076 by Eichelberger, removes the current language in the bill and inserts new language providing that all special education certificates issued after December 2021 shall be pre-kindergarten through grade 12 or up to age 21. Provides for the duties of the Department of Education. Also requires the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue and report to the governor and the House and Senate Education committees on the appropriateness of the grade and age spans, the creation or elimination of certificates of endorsements, and national trends. Changes the effective date to immediately. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

A09468 by Dinniman, removes the current language in the bill and inserts new language providing that all special education certificates issued after December 2021 shall be pre-kindergarten through grade 12 or up to age 21. Also requires the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue and report to the governor and the House and Senate Education committees on the appropriateness of the grade and age spans, the creation or elimination of certificates of endorsements, and national trends. Changes the effective date to immediately. The amendment failed with the committee Republicans voting in the negative.

HB 2157 Grove, Seth - (PN 3278) Amends the Public School Code adding language requiring the Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence to issue guidelines and update the guidelines every five years to identify the circumstances when a student who successfully completes an academic course, program or activity for credit may apply the credit toward completion of an agriculture education program. Requires the Department of Education to issue guidelines and update the guidelines every five years to identify the circumstances when a student who successfully completes a course, program or activity in science, technology, engineering or mathematics for credit may apply the credit toward the completion of a course, program or activity offered by any area vocational-technical school, technical institute or vocational school or department. Also requires the department to establish a standard application form for a public school entity seeking approval to establish or renew a classification of program code. Effective in 60 days. The- bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Rep. Seth Grove (R-York), the bill’s prime sponsor, explained that the legislation amends the Public School Code concerning the commission for agricultural education excellence, the utilization of credits and the classification of program codes.

HB 2205 Roebuck, James - (PN 3330) Amends the Public School Code, in vocational education, further providing for advisory committees by requiring that an occupational advisory committee be established for each career and technical education program or cluster of related career and technical education programs offered by an area vocational-technical school or school district. The occupational advisory committee shall be appointed by the board of directors of the area vocational- technical school or school district, as applicable. A majority of the members of the occupational advisory committee shall 30 be employes and employers in the occupation for which the career and technical education program is provided. Each occupational advisory committee shall meet at least twice each year to: (1) advise the board of directors, administrators and staff on curriculum, equipment, instructional materials, safety requirements, program evaluation and other related matters; and (2) verify that the programs meet industry standards and, if appropriate, licensing board criteria, and that the programs prepare students with occupation-related competencies. To increase employer participation in an occupational advisory committee, the boards of directors of multiple area vocational-technical schools or school districts operating career and technical education programs may agree to establish a shared occupational advisory committee to serve all agreeing area vocational-technical schools or school districts, provided that all agreeing area vocational-technical schools or school districts are located within the same intermediate unit. If a shared occupational advisory committee is formed, the occupational advisory committee shall be designed to provide equal opportunities for all agreeing area vocational-technical schools or school districts to participate, including scheduling meetings at each area vocational-technical school or school district on a rotating basis. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Rep. James Roebuck (D-Philadelphia), minority chair of the House Education Committee and prime sponsor of the legislation, said the bill provides for the establishment of occupational advisory committees at the Intermediate Unit level to serve multiple school districts or Career and Technical Centers.

SR 292 White, Donald - (PN 1615) Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue of immunization policies for students residing at institutions of higher education, conduct a comprehensive analysis of compliance with existing immunization requirements, examine the need for updating immunization policies, suggest options for enhancing voluntary immunization rates for students and report its findings and recommendations to the Senate. - The resolution was unanimously reported as amended.

A07405 by Eichelberger, adds determination of the vaccination rates for Meningitis B. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

SR 417 Dinniman, Andrew - (PN 1972) Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish an advisory committee to conduct a study on secondary school start time in this Commonwealth. (Prior Printer Number: 1971) - The resolution was unanimously reported as amended.

A09363 by Dinniman, adds a representative from the Pennsylvania Psychological Association to the advisory committee. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

A09364 by Dinniman, changes the deadline for the commission to issue its report to the Senate from no later than 18 months to no later than 12 months. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

SB 1247 Eichelberger, John - (PN 1969) Amends the Public School Code, in State System of Higher Education, further providing for purposes and general powers and providing for certain contract provisions prohibited. The bill states the primary mission of the system is the provision of postsecondary instruction for undergraduate and graduate students to and beyond the master›s degree designed to address the needs of the Commonwealth›s workforce for advanced careers, including technological education. Further, certain contract provisions are prohibited. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was passed over.

Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee 9/26/18, 12:00 p.m., 461 Main Capitol By Mike Howells, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider HB 2075 Charlton, Alexander (F) - (PN 3776) Amends Title 66 (Public Utilities), in rates and distribution systems, further providing for valuation of and return on the property of a public utility by adding the value of the property of a public utility providing water service shall include the original cost incurred by the public utility for the replacement of a customer-owned lead water service line, performed concurrent with a scheduled utility main replacement project, notwithstanding that the customer will hold legal title to the replacement water service line. The original cost of the replacement water service line shall be deemed other related capitalized costs that are part of the public utility›s 31 distribution system. May recover a return on, and a return of, the cost that the commission determines to have been prudently incurred and will help prevent adverse effects on public health or public safety or help the public utility comply with laws and regulations pertaining to drinking water or environmental standards. The commission may allocate the cost associated with the replacement of a customer-owned lead water service line among each customer, classes of customers and types of service. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 3022) -The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09475 by Boscola, adds wastewater lines to evaluation method, provides for the manner in which the Public Utility Commission (PUC) may calculate returns on the cost of replacements. Requires PUC to determine an appropriate warranty period for lateral lines. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) asked how the amendment addresses consumer costs. Minority Chairman Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh) acknowledged they will be passed on. Chairman (R-Bucks) said it will spread the cost out. He confirmed it will be reviewed by the PUC.

Chairman Tomlinson emphasized the point is to get rid of lead in lines, which isn’t happening currently.

Senate Banking and Insurance Committee 9/26/18, 10:30 a.m., 461 Main Capitol By Mike Howells, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider legislation.

HB 1335 Pickett, Tina - (PN 1654) Amends Title 40 (Insurance) adding a new chapter relating to the Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund in the State Treasury providing for the Insurance Department›s regulation, management, development and oversight of the Commonwealth›s insurance industry. Beginning July 1, 2013, and every fiscal year thereafter, the department›s operating costs and expenses shall be paid from the fund. Further provides for limitations on use; deposit of money to fund and appropriation and expenditures of the fund; and retention. Requires the department to provide an annual report to the General Assembly and post the report on the department›s website. Repeals the Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund Act. Effective immediately. - The bill was passed over.

HB 504 Charlton, Alexander (F) - (PN 3297) Amends the Insurance Department Act providing for self-service storage facility insurance. Allows the Insurance Department to issue a self-service storage producer license to an owner that has complied with the requirements of the bill authorizing the owner to offer or to sell the kinds of insurance prescribed in connection with and incidental to the rental of space at a self-service storage facility. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 530) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Sen. Tom McGarrigle (R-Delaware), author of the Senate companion of the legislation, explained the measure and noted it has been circulating for some time.

HB 2211 Ward, Judith - (PN 3665) The Consumer Prescription Drug Pricing Disclosure Act provides for consumer prescription drug pricing disclosure by stating that a pharmacy or pharmacist shall have the right to provide a covered individual with information concerning the cost of a prescription drug, including the individual›s cost share; and neither a pharmacy, a pharmacist nor its contracting agent shall be prohibited from or penalized by a pharmacy benefits manager for discussing the information, disclosing the availability of any therapeutically equivalent alternative medications or selling to the covered individual a more affordable alternative if an affordable alternative is available. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 3578) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

HB 1013 Barrar, Stephen - (PN 1709) Amends the Insurance Company Law, in quality health care accountability and protection, further providing for definitions and for emergency services by establishing that if an emergency medical services agency is dispatched by a public safety answering point and provides medically necessary emergency services to an enrollee and the enrollee does not require transport or refuses to be transported, the managed care plan shall pay all reasonably necessary costs associated with the emergency services provided during the period of the emergency. The

32 managed care plan may not make a determination that emergency services were not medically necessary solely on the basis that the enrollee did not require transport or refused to be transported. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1172) - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09120 by White, includes clarifying and technical changes and language imposing restrictions on vision benefit plans. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

Sen. Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) thanked Chairman Don White (R-Indiana) for moving the bill forward.

House Rules Committee 9/25/18, 12:05 p.m., 245 Main Capitol By Kimberly Howells, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider bills.

HB 126 Baker, Matt (Res. 2/19/18) - (PN 3814) Amends Title 35 (Health and Safety) providing for reimbursement of patient expenses associated with participation in cancer clinical trials and for duties of the Department of Health to define and establish a clear difference between what is considered inducement for a patient to participate in a clinical trial and direct reimbursement of patient-incurred expenses for participating in a cancer clinical trial, and establish all sponsors of cancer clinical trials shall inform potential patient-subjects at the time of the informed consent process; imposing a penalty; providing for the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by certain entities and organizations by establishing a health care practitioner with prescriptive authority may prescribe epinephrine autoinjectors in the name of an authorized entity for use; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Health. Portions are effective in six months or immediately, and the remainder is effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 92, 2004) -The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09192 by Reed, adds law enforcement agencies to the list of individuals who can maintain a supply of epi-pens. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

A09476 by Reed, adds language to prescription to opioids provisions to clarify that treatment in a health care facility is not subject to those provisions. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

SB 172 Argall, David - (PN 1930) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in rules of the road in general, further providing for speed timing devices and providing for automated speed enforcement systems in active work zones and establishing a pilot program for automated speed enforcement system on designated highway. The bill adds a new section establishing a pilot program for an automated speed enforcement system in work zones on state highways. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to enforce section 3362 (relating to maximum speed limits) by recording violations using an automated speed enforcement system approved by the department. The new section shall only be applicable on Federal aid highways and the Pennsylvania Turnpike in areas agreed upon by the system administrator and the secretary of Transportation. Further provides for owner liability, penalties, liability, limitations, and for a system administrator. Also provides for a pilot program for automated enforcement on U.S. Route 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard) between Ninth Street and the Philadelphia county line shared with Bucks County and Henry Avenue between Hunting Park Avenue and Port Royal Avenue. The new section shall expire five years from its effective date. The pilot program is effective in 120 days, portions are effective 60 days after publication of notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and the remainder is effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 148, 1067, 1238, 1866) - The bill was unanimously reported as amended.

A09356 by Reed, clarifies that is it necessary to have a sign at the beginning of work zone that it is active and cameras are on and provides for a warning upon a first offense. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

Rep. Joe Markosek (D-Allegheny) asked if the Turnpike Commission or Department of Transportation (PennDOT) have a position on the amendment. Eric Bugaile, executive director of the House Transportation Committee, said it was requested by the Turnpike Commission and PennDOT has no comment.

33 Rep. (D-Allegheny) asked how long a warning forgiveness would last. Bugaile replied one year, because that is how long data is maintained. Rep. Costa pointed out that means an offense could occur each year but the driver would only ever receive a warning.

HB 153 Knowles, Jerry - (PN 3689) Joint Resolution amending the Pennsylvania Constitution reducing the number of representatives in the House of Representatives to 151 from 203. Constitutional amendments require approval in two consecutive legislative sessions and then approval by the voters through a referendum. (Prior Printer Number: 117, 2993) - The bill was reverted to prior PN 2993 and reported.

Rep. Frank Dermody (D-Allegheny) motioned to revert to prior PN 2993, which would add the Senate back into the bill. The motion to revert passed by a vote of 18-12 with all Democrats and Representatives Bob Godshall (R-Montgomery), (R-Monroe), and (R-Blair) voting in the affirmative.

The vote to report the bill as reported was unanimous.

Senate Appropriations Committee 9/25/18, 4:57 p.m., Senate Rules Committee Conference Room By Jessica Richardson, Pennsylvania Legislative Services

The committee met to consider legislation.

SB 899 Mensch, Bob - (PN 1906) Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) providing for older adults protective services and imposing penalties; and making a related repeal. Portions are effective in one year and the remainder is effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 1205) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Sen. (R-Montgomery) stated the child protection law was updated and looking at seniors they suffer from the same abuse including financial abuse. He said this updates the law to include that.

SB 1006 Eichelberger, John - (PN 1694) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally), in consolidated county assessment, further providing for abstracts of building and demolition permits to be forwarded to the county assessment office by providing by the submission of permit and substantial improvement information to the county assessment office and for civil penalty. The assessment office may provide for the electronic submission of permits and may establish the format for the submission of permit information. The provision of permits or permit information to the assessment office shall not be subject to the Right-to-Know Law. The bill provides for noncompliance. Further, the county commissioners may, by ordinance, require that all persons making substantial improvements to property submit to the county assessment office a county improvement certification form, for a fee of no more than $5. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1395) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Sen. John Eichelberger (R-Blair) explained the Reassessment Tax Force of the Local Government Commission learned that sometimes the tax assessment officers are not given updates to building improvements and this provides the county the power to adopt an ordinance.

SB 1073 Vulakovich, Randy - (PN 1656) Amends the Enforcement Officer Disability Benefits Law to extend coverage to the following: Allegheny County Port Authority police officers; rangers, ranger supervisors, ranger operations specialists and ranger trainees employed by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; special investigators of the Office of Inspector General; police officers at Fort Indiantown Gap; and the Allegheny County Housing Authority Police. Effective in 60 days.(Prior Printer Number: 1578) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Sen. Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny) explained the bill adds different law enforcement agencies to the Enforcement Officer Disability Benefits Law.

Sen. Patrick Browne (R-Lehigh) noted there is an $823,706 fiscal impact due to an estimate of extending it to 1,059 employees. 34 SB 1157 Vulakovich, Randy - (PN 1819) Amends the Fiscal Code, in Department of the Auditor General, requiring the auditor general to audit the Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network and any related contracts administered. Provides the auditor general shall determine the most effective method of auditing the contracts and their various phases and shall include each phase of the contract awarded in 2016 in the audit. At least two-tenths of one per centum of the funds appropriated to support the Pennsylvania State Police for its administration of the Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network and any related contracts shall be utilized for the reimbursement of the Auditor General. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1734) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Sen. Vulakovich explained there was misrepresentation on how the money for the statewide radio system was spent and there was nothing to show all that in the current process. He said this would give oversight to the process. He also noted the schedule for the new statewide radio system is on schedule and on cost.

SB 1176 Yaw, Gene - (PN 1756) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities), in home rule and optional plan government, adding language prohibiting the filing of any ordinance or petition pursuant to the Home Rule Law for four years following an election in which any of the three Home Rule questions appears on the ballot and is defeated. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) noted the Association of Eastern Elected Personnel and the Western Elected Personnel Association agree with the bill.

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

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

HB 1414 Barrar, Stephen - (PN 3204) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in other required equipment, further providing for visual and audible signals on emergency vehicles and for visual signals on authorized vehicles and providing for flashing or revolving yellow and white lights and for solid waste collection vehicles. «Emergency vehicle» is redefined to include a vehicle owned by a city of the first class (Philadelphia) and operated by first judicial district certified armed probation officers. Further, the department may not prohibit the use of flashing or revolving blue lights mounted internally in the passenger compartment of a privately-owned vehicle used in answering an emergency call that otherwise complies with the department›s regulations. Tow trucks may be equipped with one or more flashing or revolving yellow lights and one or more flashing or revolving white lights. The manner in which the light or lights shall be displayed shall be determined by regulation and the bill outlines limitations on the use of the lights on tow trucks. Lastly, the bill stipulates that upon approaching and passing a stationary solid waste collection vehicle that is giving a visual signal by means of bright yellow strobe light, the driver of an approaching vehicle shall make a lane change if possible or, if not, reduce the speed to a reasonable and proper speed, which shall be less than the posted speed limit, and be prepared to stop. Solid waste collection vehicles shall be equipped with a bright yellow strobe light and the strobe light shall be active while stopped upon a street and while engaged in the collection of garbage, solid wastes, recyclables and refuse or while moving between stops at a speed not greater than 10 miles per hour. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1779, 2799, 2920) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

35 HB 1800 Nelson, Eric - (PN 3681) Amends Title 40 (Insurance), in regulation of insurers and related persons generally, providing for medication synchronization. The bill establishes no individual or group health insurance plan providing prescription drug coverage shall deny coverage for the dispensing of a medication that is dispensed by a network pharmacy on the basis that the dispensing is for a partial supply if the prescriber or pharmacist determines the fill or refill to be in the best interest of the patient and the patient requests or agrees to a partial supply for the purpose of medication synchronization. Effective in 365 days. (Prior Printer Number: 3224) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

HB 1843 Grove, Seth - (PN 3476) Amends Title 72 (Taxation & Fiscal Affairs) adding new language requiring agency budget documents submitted to the Office of the Budget to be placed on the agency›s website. Also codifies the State Treasury transparency portal. Creates the Commonwealth checkbook requiring the Office of the Budget to provide access to the Integrated Central System with inquiry-only screens on its website. Also requires the Office of the Budget to pay for any expenses to implement the Commonwealth checkbook. Effective in 90 days. (Prior Printer Number: 2560, 3356) - The bill was reported as amended with the Democratic members voting in the negative.

A09470 by Browne, provides that beginning November 2019, agencies will be required to submit budget documentation to the House and Senate Majority and Minority Appropriations Committee chairs; removes the commonwealth checkbook; technical changes to clarify language related to the Treasury Department›s transparency portal. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

Minority Chairman Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia) stated he has concerns on the bill but thinks the amendment would provide for some improvements.

Chairman Browne commented it would allow for greater collaboration amongst the parties for the annual budget.

Chairman Hughes said he would be willing to alter or improve the budget process but encourages a no vote on the bill because he believes there should be more discussion and involvement on the matter.

HB 2049 Moul, Dan - (PN 3127) The Assistance and Service Animal Integrity Act outlines requirements for documentation of the need for an assistance animal or service animal in housing and for the offenses of misrepresentation of entitlement to assistance animal or service animal and misrepresentation of animal as assistance animal or service animal. Also applies to cooperatives, condominiums, and planned communities. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 2976) - The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

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

Senate Republican Policy Committee & House Republican Policy Committee 9/25/18, 8:30 a.m., 8E-A, East Wing By Robert Cochran, Pennsylvania Legislative Services Former United States Senator of Pennsylvania Rick Santorum met with both the House and Senate Republican Policy committees this morning to discuss enacting welfare reform in the commonwealth. Chairman Benninghoff thanked Santorum for providing the committee insight on how to reform Pennsylvania’s social safety-net programs, declaring welfare to be “a strong financial burden on our commonwealth.” Chairman Argall indicated Santorum was a staff member for the Pennsylvania Senate prior to running for US Congress. Chairman Argall said he was eager to learn from Santorum how the former senator instituted welfare reform in the nineties and how to properly implement legislation to do so.

Santorum said he was happy to return to Pennsylvania and to be invited to the General Assembly to discuss reforming welfare. According to Santorum, the US House of Representatives looked at his welfare reform legislation when adding work

36 requirements for food stamps to be included in the federal Farm Bill. Santorum indicated a dramatic growth in Americans relying on food stamps since welfare reform legislation was signed by President Bill Clinton, increasing from 17 million to 43 million citizens.

As an open-ended entitlement program, Santorum said food stamps do not follow the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) model of earned success to lift individuals out of poverty. According to Santorum, welfare reform legislation would not be successful if the only goal is saving money. Conservatives care about the people trapped in entitlement programs because the economics do not allow them to leave the system, Santorum said.

Santorum said the earned income credit was crucial to the success of welfare reform and all social safety-net programs have to be related to work in order to be successful. Wisconsin reduced the amount of welfare recipients by 92 percent in the two years after welfare reform, Santorum claimed. After passing TANF poverty rates went to the lowest level ever, the former senator reported.

Santorum claimed the Heritage Foundation criticized him because he compromised with President Clinton on spending in order for him to sign welfare reform. He said the increases in spending were justified because they changed welfare policy overall. Santorum suggested to the committee to spend more money in order to get the votes for welfare reform. “Don’t be worried about the short term spending of money if you can get policy that in the long term it can reduce your costs and improve the quality of life,” Santorum said. “I’ll take that deal every single day.”

Although federal spending on welfare increased temporarily, states saw a reduction in welfare spending, Santorum said, adding that the reform brought lower costs. Santorum indicated TANF spending has never increased since 1996 because it has never been requested “We put so much money in and (states) reduced their caseload, (states) still don’t spend their TANF money,” Santorum said, reiterating, “Focus on the policy, not the money.”

According to Santorum, welfare reform failed to increase two-parent households. Santorum said he and former Senator Chris Dodd are working to pass legislation regarding paid family leave, saying the greatest predictor of a child’s success is bonding with a parent during the first three months of life. “If that child has not bonded with a parent, guardian or adult figure, the psychological and physical problems are enormous,” Santorum said. Low and moderate income Americans do not have access to this type of care, Santorum added, saying Senator Marco Rubio is attempting to address this at the federal level. “This is a problem that’s not being dealt with in the private sector.”

Santorum claimed Republicans often neglect problems while the Democrats create dependency on government. Another problem Santorum recognized was that the tax code penalizes marriage. The birthrate is at an all-time low, according to Santorum. The impact of a low birthrate would result in a depleted social safety net, Santorum said.

He concluded saying conservatives need to care about the people government programs impact in order to promote welfare reform. Santorum claimed President Donald Trump frequently discusses issues that impact minority communities, although the media does not portray it as such. Santorum urged Republican lawmakers to reach out to communities of poverty to show that they care.

Santorum took comments and questions from committee members.

Sen. Bartolotta asked how to handle the problem of individuals getting kicked off benefits because they find a job, yet cannot afford to lose the government services. Santorum suggested that welfare should behave as it did prior to the Great Society programs and that government programs should have more flexibility.

Sen. Scavello provided an anecdote regarding the government denying benefits to someone in need. Santorum said so many inconsistencies exist within programs and the services need more compassion.

Chairman Argall said he was struggling to understand why the reforms did not continue. Santorum indicated more bipartisanship regarding welfare existed 20 years ago than today. Santorum said he decided to head the Welfare Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee to lead reform. Chairman Argall said the challenge in Pennsylvania is the governor does not want to sign welfare reform legislation. Santorum suggested convincing Gov. ’s loyal supporters of welfare reform

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Chairman Benninghoff stated gaining health care benefits is among the top reasons why people should be motivated to work.

Sen. Martin said Lancaster County is increasing their birthrate because of refugee populations. Sen. Martin asked how legislatively to increase the birthrate. Santorum said the financial consequence of having a kid deters families from having children. Santorum also advocated for increasing faith in god to help increase the birth rate.

NEW LEGISLATION

HB 2635 Schemel, Paul (R) Amends Title 44 (Law & Justice) establishing the Truth & Restoration Commission and the Truth & Restoration Fund and providing for duties, participation, immunity and barred claims. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Filed

HB 2674 Warner, Ryan (R) Amends Title 35 (Health & Safety) providing for the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by certain entities & organizations; & conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Health. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Filed

HB 2675 Bernstine, Aaron (F) (R) Amends Title 65 (Public Officers), in ethics standards & financial disclosure, further providing for defs., for restricted activities, for statement of financial interests, for State Ethics Commission, for duties, for investigations. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Filed

HB 2676 Bernstine, Aaron (F) (R) Amends Act entitled “An act to incorporate the Farmers’ High School of Pennsylvania” further providing for management by board of trustees, for membership, name and power of board of trustees and for meeting, terms & successors. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Filed

HB 2677 McNeill, Jeanne (F) (D) Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs), in educational gratuity program, further providing for eligibility and qualification requirements. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Filed

HB 2678 O’Neill, Bernie (R) Amends the Administrative Code, in administrative organization, repealing provisions relating to employees with access to Federal tax information & providing for background checks of employees and contractors. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Filed

HB 2679 Boyle, Kevin (D) Amends the Insurance Company Law, in casualty insurance, providing for prior authorization, copayment, coinsurance, & dispensing requirements for contraceptive drugs, devices, products & related services, for male sterilization coverage. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Filed

HR 1088 Maloney, David (R) (PN 4056) Resolution designating September 25, 2018, as “Motorsports Day” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

38 HR 1089 Brown, Rosemary (R) (PN 4057) Resolution recognizing the month of September 2018 as “Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1090 Brown, Rosemary (R) (PN 4058) Resolution recognizing September 29, 2018 as “Pick Up the Poconos Day” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1091 White, Martina (R) (PN 4059) Resolution designating 2018 as “Year of the Woman” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1093 Bizzarro, Ryan (D) (PN 4060) Resolution designating the month of November 2018 as “Childhood Brain Stem Glioma Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania; and designating November 11, 2018 as “Jax Stone Day” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1094 Bizzarro, Ryan (D) (PN 4061) Resolution recognizing the month of November 2018 as “National Epilepsy Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1095 Hickernell, David (R) (PN 4062) Resolution recognizing the Signature Learning Experiences program of Elizabethtown College. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1096 Keller, Fred (R) (PN 4063) Resolution designating the week of October 15 through 19, 2018, as “CARES Recognition Week” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1097 Hill-Evans, Carol (F) (D) (PN 4064) Resolution designating the month of October 2018 as “Pennsylvania Pharmacists and Pharmacy Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

HR 1099 Harper, Kate (R) (PN 4065) Resolution recognizing the week of October 21 through 27, 2018, as “Pro Bono Week” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Introduced as noncontroversial resolution

SB 1263 Baker, Lisa (R) (PN 2016) The Keystone Mothers’ Milk Bank Act requires a milk bank operating or seeking to operate in the Commonwealth to apply to the Department of Health and obtain a license. Requires the department to issue a license to a milk bank that is certified as a member in good standing by a professional association subject to the review and approval process specified in the legislation. Provides for definitions; administration of milk banks; duties of the department; licensure fees; exceptions; and prohibitions and penalty. Requires the department to prepare a biennial report by July 1 in odd-numbered years regarding the operation of milk banks in the Commonwealth to be filed with the chairman and minority chairman of the House Health Committee and the chairman and minority chairman of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Provides for the content of the report and for the promulgation of regulations. Effective in 120 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Filed Sep 25, 2018 - S-Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services

39 SB 1264 Hughes, Vincent (D) (PN 2017) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, adding language prohibiting a loaded firearm in a vehicle. Further provides a first offense shall be a third degree misdemeanor and a second or subsequent offense shall be a first degree misdemeanor. Effective in 60 day. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Filed Sep 25, 2018 - S-Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary

SB 1265 Street, Sharif (F) (D) (PN 2018) Amends The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act changing the grading of possession of a small amount of marijuana to from a misdemeanor to a summary offense. Defines a small amount of marijuana as 30 grams or less of marijuana or eight grams of hashish. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Filed Sep 25, 2018 - S-Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Judiciary

SR 421 Street, Sharif (F) (D) (PN 2019) Resolution urging Congress to pass the language from the Hemp Farming Act of 2018, as contained in the 2018 Farm Bill, and urging the Department of Agriculture of the Commonwealth to conduct a study of industrial hemp research pilot programs. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Filed Sep 25, 2018 - S-Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs

SR 422 Killion, Thomas (R) (PN 2005) Resolution designating the month of September 2018 as “Sepsis Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Filed

SR 423 Dinniman, Andrew (D) (PN 2006) Resolution recognizing the month of October 2018 as “National Principals Month” in Pennsylvania and honoring the contribution of principals in the elementary schools, middle schools & high schools of our nation. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Filed

SR 424 Dinniman, Andrew (D) (PN 2007) Resolution recognizing the week of September 23 through 29, 2018 as “Juvenile Detention Centers and Alternative Programs Week” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Filed

SR 425 Dinniman, Andrew (D) (PN 2008) Resolution recognizing the month of September 2018 as “National Senior Center Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Filed

SR 426 Vulakovich, Randy (R) (PN 2009) Resolution designating the month of September 2018 as “Military Service Opportunity Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Filed

SR 427 Martin, Scott (F) (R) (PN 2010) Resolution designating the month of September 2018 as “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania encouraging young Pennsylvanians who are fighting cancer, expressing gratitude to doctors and nurses who provide special care. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Filed

SR 428 Bartolotta, Camera (R) (PN 2011) Resolution recognizing the week of September 17 through 23, 2018 as “Constitution Week” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Filed

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SR 429 Tartaglione, Christine (D) (PN 2012) Resolution observing September 15 through October 15, 2018 “Hispanic Heritage Month” in Pennsylvania and recognizing the achievements of Hispanic Americans in our Commonwealth. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Filed

SR 430 Tomlinson, Robert (R) (PN 2013) Resolution designating the month of September 2018 as “#UTILITYCAREERS Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Filed

SR 431 Eichelberger, John (R) (PN 2014) Resolution designating the month of September 2018 as “Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month” and September 22, 2018, as “Brain Aneurysm Awareness Day” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Filed

SR 432 Scarnati, Joseph (R) (PN 2015) Resolution recognizing the 3rd Annual Capitol All-Stars Charity Softball Game. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Filed

LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

HB 56 Watson, Katharine (R) (PN 3780) Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) by establishing a new section prescribing the process for adoption related counseling services to be administered by each county. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 189) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Laid on the table

HB 86 Lawrence, John (R) (PN 2583) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in inspection of vehicles, further providing for prohibition on expenditures for emission inspection program. The bill establishes that the Department of Environmental Protection shall develop and submit for approval to the Environmental Protection Agency an amendment to the existing enhanced emission inspection program, which will provide a subject vehicle with a model year of 1992 through 1995 that is registered in a county under 67 Pa. Code, relating to program requirements, and a subject vehicle with a model year of 1996 or newer with a gross vehicle weight rating between 8,501 and 9,000 pounds that is registered in a county under 67 Pa. Code, shall be required to undergo the following tests: a fuel filler gas cap test and a visual emission control device inspection. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 2540) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Second consideration Sep 25, 2018 - S-Rereferred to Senate Appropriations

HB 104 Godshall, Robert (R) (PN 3818) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally), in municipal authorities, further providing for money of authority and for transfer of existing facilities to authority and providing for sale or transfer of authority water or sewer infrastructure. Requires authorities to file an annual report of its fiscal affairs covering the preceding fiscal year within 180 days. Also requires the report to be posted on the authority’s website. If the authority does not maintain a publicly accessible website, the report shall be provided by electronic or other means to any other municipality that has customers served by the authority. Prevents authorities from (1) acquiring bonds or other security; (2) selling or transferring title to all or a portion of the water or sewer infrastructure of the authority unless the authority has discussed the acquisition at a public meeting as reflected in their minutes. Also provides for an audit by the Auditor General of a municipal authority located in a county of the third class with a population of more than 355,000 but less than 400,000. Effective in 90 days. (Prior Printer Number: 82, 1047, 2952) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

41 HB 107 Godshall, Robert (R) (PN 3775) Amends Title 66 (Public Utilities), in rates and distribution systems, providing for recovery of natural gas distribution system extension costs by allowing natural gas distribution companies to petition the commission to approve the establishment of a distribution system extension charge, not to exceed 1.5 percent of the total amount billed, to provide for the recovery on a full and current basis through a reconcilable adjustment clause. Establishes such a petition process and extension charge requirements. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 84) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - H-1 Floor amendment(s) adopted Sep 25, 2018 - H-Second consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Over in House Sep 25, 2018 - H-Rereferred to House Appropriations

HB 126 Baker, Matt (Res. 2/19/18) (R) (PN 3814) Amends Title 35 (Health and Safety) providing for reimbursement of patient expenses associated with participation in cancer clinical trials and for duties of the Department of Health to define and establish a clear difference between what is considered inducement for a patient to participate in a clinical trial and direct reimbursement of patient-incurred expenses for participating in a cancer clinical trial, and establish all sponsors of cancer clinical trials shall inform potential patient- subjects at the time of the informed consent process; imposing a penalty; providing for the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by certain entities and organizations by establishing a health care practitioner with prescriptive authority may prescribe epinephrine autoinjectors in the name of an authorized entity for use; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Health. Portions are effective in six months or immediately, and the remainder is effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 92, 2004) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee as amended House Rules Sep 25, 2018 - H-Re-reported on concurrence as amended Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - H-House Reed motion to proceed with the immediate consideration of HB 126 by a vote of 176 YEAS 19 NAYS Sep 25, 2018 - H-House concurred in Senate amendments as amended by the House by a vote of 195 YEAS 0 NAYS Sep 25, 2018 - S-Received as amended in Senate and rereferred SRULES

HB 153 Knowles, Jerry (R) (PN 3689) Joint Resolution amending the Pennsylvania Constitution reducing the number of representatives in the House of Representatives to 151 from 203. Constitutional amendments require approval in two consecutive legislative sessions and then approval by the voters through a referendum. (Prior Printer Number: 117, 2993) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from cmte-revert to prior PN House Rules Sep 25, 2018 - H-Re-reported on concurrence as amended

HB 163 Saccone, Rick (R) (PN 3327) Amends Title 4 (Amusements), Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), Title 23 (Domestic Relations) and Title 75 (Vehicles) eliminating the driver’s license suspension for multiple non-driving infractions. Effective in 180 days. (Prior Printer Number: 127, 3123) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Second consideration Sep 25, 2018 - S-Rereferred to Senate Appropriations

HB 179 Day, Gary (R) (PN 142) Amends Title 66 (Public Utilities), in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in contract carrier by motor vehicle and broker, further providing for declaration of policy and definitions; and, in violations and penalties, further providing for unauthorized operation by carriers and brokers. Adds any individual who provides or furnishes transportation of household property between residential dwellings for compensation as a common carrier. Establishes violations under subsection (b) as a third degree misdemeanor with a fine of $5,000 for a first offense and $10,000 for a second or subsequent offense. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid on the table Sep 25, 2018 - H-Removed from the table

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HB 236 Corbin, Becky (R) (PN 202) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in judgments and other liens, further providing for personal earnings exempt from process by adding that an order of attachment for support shall have first priority and an order for restitution shall have second priority; and, in sentencing, further providing for payment of court costs, restitution and fines by authorizing automatic periodic deductions from a bank account, subject to the agreement of the owner of the account. A court may, at sentencing, assign an amount not greater than 25 percent of the defendant’s gross salary, wages or other earnings to be used for the payment of restitution, fines or court costs. Also provides if a defendant defaults in the payment of court costs, restitution or fine after imposition of sentence, the issuing authority or senior judge or senior magisterial judge may conduct a hearing to determine whether the defendant is financially able to pay. No employer may discharge, refuse to hire, or take any other adverse action against any person based in whole or in part on an order for the attachment of wages or the possibility thereof. Effective in 180 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Laid on the table

HB 280 Delozier, Sheryl (R) (PN 2220) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in bonds and recognizances, further providing for bail to be governed by general rules by establishing that any cash bail deposited by the defendant or a third party that is otherwise returnable to the defendant or party shall be held and applied to the payment of any restitution, fees, fines and costs imposed upon the defendant in connection with any criminal or delinquency case, unless the defendant or party shows that he or she would suffer an undue hardship. Requires written notice of this provision to be provided to the depositor prior to the acceptance of a deposit. Effective in 180 days. (Prior Printer Number: 238, 369) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Laid on the table

HB 482 Roae, Brad (R) (PN 3474) The State-Owned Vehicle Assignment Limitation Act provides that a state official may not be assigned a state- owned vehicle. Prohibits the use of Commonwealth funds to be used to lease a vehicle to or on behalf of a state official. The prohibition shall not apply to a state official whose official duties require assignment or lease of a vehicle for emergency response. A state official who has been assigned a state-owned vehicle or a vehicle leased by the Commonwealth before the effective date of this act may continue to use the vehicle under the same rules and procedures in effect before the effective date until the state official is no longer a member of the General Assembly, relinquishes control of the vehicle back to the Commonwealth or is otherwise no longer eligible to use the vehicle. Further provides a state official who has been assigned a state-owned vehicle or a vehicle leased by the Commonwealth before the effective date of this act may not be assigned a different vehicle after the state official ceases using the assigned vehicle. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 506) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - H-Over in House Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - H-Second consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Over in House Sep 25, 2018 - H-Rereferred to House Appropriations

HB 504 Charlton, Alexander (F) (R) (PN 3297) Amends the Insurance Department Act providing for self-service storage facility insurance. Allows the Insurance Department to issue a self-service storage producer license to an owner that has complied with the requirements of the bill authorizing the owner to offer or to sell the kinds of insurance prescribed in connection with and incidental to the rental of space at a self-service storage facility. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 530) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Banking and Insurance Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Banking and Insurance Sep 25, 2018 - S-First consideration

43 HB 582 Gillespie, Keith (R) (PN 618) Amends Title 34 (Game), in hunting and furtaking licenses, providing for a volunteer instructor license, which shall be issued by the commission to an individual who is a Pennsylvania resident and is certified by the commission as qualified to teach any of the hunter or trapper education curriculum offered by the commission. This shall not apply to a full-time employee of the commission. A volunteer instructor license shall cost $1. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Game and Fisheries Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Game and Fisheries Sep 25, 2018 - S-First consideration

HB 652 Emrick, Joe (R) (PN 2868) Amends the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Compact further providing for audits by establishing the auditor general of Pennsylvania and state auditor of shall jointly conduct annual financial and management audits of expenditures and operations of the commission and submit a report to the governors and legislatures of each state; and providing the governor of each state with power to ratify or veto actions taken by commissioners from that state within ten days after receipt. Effective immediately. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Second consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Rereferred to House Appropriations

HB 783 Nesbit, Tedd (R) (PN 858) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in certificate of title and security interests, further providing for transfer of ownership of vehicles used for human habitation by exempting homes which have not been previously titled in Pennsylvania from the tax certification requirement. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Removed from the table

HB 821 Miller, Brett (R) (PN 899) Amends the Right-to-Know Law, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in procedure, exempting from public records an agency’s financial institutions account numbers, routing numbers, credit card numbers and account passwords. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House State Government Sep 25, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

HB 901 Taylor, John (R) (PN 1022) Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses), in assault, further providing for the offense of aggravated assault by adding local code enforcement officials as a protected class. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee on House Judiciary Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported as committed from House Judiciary Sep 25, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

HB 1013 Barrar, Stephen (R) (PN 1709) Amends the Insurance Company Law, in quality health care accountability and protection, further providing for definitions and for emergency services by establishing that if an emergency medical services agency is dispatched by a public safety answering point and provides medically necessary emergency services to an enrollee and the enrollee does not require transport or refuses to be transported, the managed care plan shall pay all reasonably necessary costs associated with the emergency services provided during the period of the emergency. The managed care plan may not make a determination that emergency services were not medically necessary solely on the basis that the enrollee did not require transport or refused to be transported. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 172)1 Sep 25, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Banking and Insurance Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as amended Senate Banking and Insurance Sep 25, 2018 - S-First consideration

44 HB 1153 Boback, Karen (R) (PN 2085) Amends Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game), in fishing licenses, providing for active duty military fishing reciprocity and for disabled veteran annual fishing license reciprocity; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, providing for active duty military hunting reciprocity and for disabled veteran annual hunting license reciprocity. The bill authorizes the attorney general to enter into reciprocity agreements with other states for mutual recognition of active duty military fishing licenses, disabled veteran annual fishing licenses, active duty military hunting licenses, and disabled veteran annual hunting licenses. The attorney general shall report annually concerning such reciprocity agreements. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Game and Fisheries Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Game and Fisheries Sep 25, 2018 - S-First consideration

HB 1213 Kampf, Warren (R) (PN 1486) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally), in consolidated county assessment, further providing for short title and scope of chapter and for appeals by taxing districts and providing for standards of redress in appeals. The bill establishes that a taxing district may not appeal the assessment of property based on purchase or sale of the property, purchase or sale of a partial or total interest in the entity holding legal title to the property, financing or refinancing of the property, or certain investments in the property. Also provides taxing districts with the right to appeal an assessment. In an appeal brought before a board of assessment or court of this Commonwealth, the taxing district seeking to increase the assessment shall have the burden to prove that the proposed assessment is not inconsistent with the requirements of section 1 of Article VIII of the Constitution of Pennsylvania. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1696) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid on the table Sep 25, 2018 - H-Removed from the table

HB 1228 English, Hal (R) (PN 3299) Amends the Public School Code, in school health services, providing for sun protection of students, including the application of nonprescription sunscreen. Each school entity shall allow the following during school hours, at a school- sponsored activity or while under the supervision of school personnel: (1) The outdoor use by students of sun-protective clothing, including, but not limited to, a hat; and (2) The possession, application and use by a student of a nonaerosal topical sunscreen topical sunscreen product without a physician’s note or prescription if the Food and Drug Administration for over- the-counter use for the purpose of limiting ultraviolet light-induced skin damage and the parent and guardian of the student submits a form provided by the school entity to the appropriate school personnel. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1455) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Education Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Education Sep 25, 2018 - S-First consideration

HB 1284 Peifer, Michael (R) (PN 3816) The Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop Act requires the Department of Community and Economic Development to establish the Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop as a single online access point to aid business owners and potential business owners in identifying and securing the necessary permits, licenses, certifications, applications, forms and registrations associated with satisfying the legal requirements to establish and operate a business in the Commonwealth. Requires a Commonwealth agency, at the request of the department, to provide technical assistance and guidance for the implementation of additional features or resources of the One-Stop Shop. Also requires a Commonwealth agency to cooperate in good faith with the department for the development of additional features or resources. Requires the department to submit an annual report no later than January 1 of each year to the chairmen and minority chairmen of the House Commerce Committee and the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 1561, 3121) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Second consideration Sep 25, 2018 - S-Rereferred to Senate Appropriations

45 HB 1294 Ward, Judith (R) (PN 2647) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in registration of vehicles, further providing for special plates for recipients of Purple Heart and Legion of Merit by allowing the plate to be used on a motorcycle. The bill also permits use and display of illuminated signs for transportation network company drivers as approved by the Public Utility Commission or the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Portions are effective in 120 days, 60 days, and immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 1590, 2013) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

HB 1335 Pickett, Tina (R) (PN 1654) Amends Title 40 (Insurance) adding a new chapter relating to the Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund in the State Treasury providing for the Insurance Department’s regulation, management, development and oversight of the Commonwealth’s insurance industry. Beginning July 1, 2013, and every fiscal year thereafter, the department’s operating costs and expenses shall be paid from the fund. Further provides for limitations on use; deposit of money to fund and appropriation and expenditures of the fund; and retention. Requires the department to provide an annual report to the General Assembly and post the report on the department’s website. Repeals the Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund Act. Effective immediately. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Passed over in committee Senate Banking and Insurance

HB 1346 Pyle, Jeff (R) (PN 2167) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally), in burglary and other criminal intrusion, defining the offense of unlawful use of unmanned aircraft; and, in preemptions, prohibiting local regulation of unmanned aircraft. Includes an exception, with conditions, for aerial data collection. Effective in 90 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1672) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - S-Third consideration Sep 25, 2018 - S-Final Passage by a vote of 49 YEAS 0 NAYS

HB 1386 Hill, Kristin (R) (PN 2607) Amends the Public School Code, in certification of teachers, providing for instructional certificate grade spans and age levels issued after December 31, 2021. The bill establishes grade spans for Early Childhood Education, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, Specialized areas and Special Education. The bill states the certificates issues remain valid for the term of the certificate. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1970) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Education Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as amended Senate Education Sep 25, 2018 - S-First consideration

HB 1409 Wentling, Parke (R) (PN 3001) Amends Title 34 (Game), in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident license and fee exemptions and for license costs and fees; and making editorial changes. Provides the license fees for resident and nonresident disabled veterans and resident and nonresident prisoners of war shall be $1. Further provides the holder of a permit-exempt license may not be required to obtain a permit to hunt a species that the holder was allowed to hunt without a permit prior to July 1, 2017. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1775, 2911) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Game and Fisheries Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as amended Senate Game and Fisheries Sep 25, 2018 - S-First consideration

HB 1414 Barrar, Stephen (R) (PN 3204) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in other required equipment, further providing for visual and audible signals on emergency vehicles and for visual signals on authorized vehicles and providing for flashing or revolving yellow and white lights and for solid waste collection vehicles. “Emergency vehicle” is redefined to include a vehicle owned by a city of the first class (Philadelphia) and operated by first judicial district certified armed probation officers. Further, the department may not prohibit the use of flashing or revolving blue lights mounted internally in the passenger compartment of a privately-owned vehicle used in answering an emergency call that otherwise complies with the department’s regulations. Tow trucks may be equipped with one or more flashing or revolving yellow

46 lights and one or more flashing or revolving white lights. The manner in which the light or lights shall be displayed shall be determined by regulation and the bill outlines limitations on the use of the lights on tow trucks. Lastly, the bill stipulates that upon approaching and passing a stationary solid waste collection vehicle that is giving a visual signal by means of bright yellow strobe light, the driver of an approaching vehicle shall make a lane change if possible or, if not, reduce the speed to a reasonable and proper speed, which shall be less than the posted speed limit, and be prepared to stop. Solid waste collection vehicles shall be equipped with a bright yellow strobe light and the strobe light shall be active while stopped upon a street and while engaged in the collection of garbage, solid wastes, recyclables and refuse or while moving between stops at a speed not greater than 10 miles per hour. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1779, 2799, 2920) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

HB 1460 Miller, Brett (R) (PN 3626) Amends Title 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government), in administration and miscellaneous provisions regarding administration of the Public School Employees’ Retirement Fund, further providing for administrative duties of board; and, in administration, funds, accounts and general provisions regarding administration of the State Employees’ Retirement Fund, further providing for administrative duties of the board. The bill requires SERS and PSERS to include in their annual financial statement for future contracts the performance of investments over the most recent 1-, 3-, 5-, 10- and 20-year periods, the performance of investments by asset class over each time horizon both gross and net of fees with the gross fees retroactively for the five-year period as available and an itemized listing of the fees paid to investment managers for the applicable reporting years, separated by management and performance fees, including performance, carried interest, fees charged against assets for private equity and other alternative investment managers and management reports from auditors. Additionally requires the board to prepare and publish such findings online. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1865, 2595, 2745, 2810) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Second consideration Sep 25, 2018 - S-Rereferred to Senate Appropriations

HB 1471 Christiana, Jim (R) (PN 1876) Amends the Second Class County Code to authorize the authorities in charge of any cemetery to remove flags provided by the county to decorate the graves of all deceased service persons on each Memorial Day when the flags become unsightly or weatherworn. The removal may occur at any time not less than 30 days after the flags have been placed on the graves with notification to a county director of veterans’ affairs for a replacement flag. Also permits a family member of a person whose grave is decorated to take and keep the flag after the first working day after July 4. Also allows counties to coordinate with local veterans’ service organizations to ensure that cemeteries are in compliance. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - H-1 Floor amendment(s) adopted Sep 25, 2018 - H-Second consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Over in House Sep 25, 2018 - H-Rereferred to House Appropriations

HB 1497 Jozwiak, Barry (R) (PN 2185) Amends the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further defining “alcoholic cider” as a beverage produced through alcoholic fermentation of any fruit or fruit juice which is primarily derived from apples, apple juice concentrate and water, pears or pear juice concentrate and water. Adds language allowing wine and spirits auction permits for any community-based voluntary health organization committed to fighting cancer. Also adds language allowing a person who has an ownership interest in a limited winery license to be employed by an entity that holds a hotel, restaurant, eating place or club license under certain conditions. Extends the hours that performing arts centers may sell liquor and malt or brewed beverages on Sundays. Provides a tiered level of penalties for a distributor who delivers to a licensee outside the designated geographical area and a licensee who accepts product in violation of section 431. Adds language to allow ballot questions as to whether certain types of liquor licenses should be issued within a municipality on the ballot at any other election than a special election. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1907, 2007) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Passed over in committee Senate Law and Justice

47 HB 1511 Quinn, Marguerite (R) (PN 3807) Amends the Tax Reform Code, in hotel occupancy tax, applying the state sales and the local hotel occupancy tax to the full price paid by the consumer at point of sale for booking a hotel room. Establishes the Tourism Promotion Fund as a restricted revenue account within the Treasury Department, into which tax collected by intermediaries will be deposited and disbursed upon appropriation for tourism promotion purposes. Further provides of the amount collected $10 million shall be transferred to the fund. Requires the Department of Community and Economic Development to promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to achieve the purpose of promoting tourism in the Commonwealth. Also provides money from the fund may not be used for the promotion or marketing operations of a tourism entity or for special events or grants until 30 days after the publication of the guidelines and rules and regulations in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Also sets limits on disbursements for various purposes. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1936) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Second consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Rereferred to House Appropriations

HB 1527 Stephens, Todd (R) (PN 2913) Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations), in child protective services, further providing for persons required to report suspected child abuse by stipulating a duty to report for a mandated reporter who witnesses an abusive act to an identifiable child. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1975) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Second consideration

HB 1742 Mehaffie, Thomas (F) (R) (PN 3567) Amends the Human Services Code, in departmental powers and duties as to supervision, providing for Keystone STARS Program participants. The bill requires each child day care provider enrolled in the Keystone STARS Program to conspicuously denote on its website, if operational, its designated STAR-level rating, which shall include how many STARS out of four that the child day care provider has received; and to obtain a department-issued placard that denotes the facility’s participation in the Keystone STARS Program and designated STAR-level rating. Effective in 180 days. (Prior Printer Number: 2339) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - H-1 Floor amendment(s) adopted Sep 25, 2018 - H-Second consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Over in House Sep 25, 2018 - H-Rereferred to House Appropriations

HB 1800 Nelson, Eric (R) (PN 3681) Amends Title 40 (Insurance), in regulation of insurers and related persons generally, providing for medication synchronization. The bill establishes no individual or group health insurance plan providing prescription drug coverage shall deny coverage for the dispensing of a medication that is dispensed by a network pharmacy on the basis that the dispensing is for a partial supply if the prescriber or pharmacist determines the fill or refill to be in the best interest of the patient and the patient requests or agrees to a partial supply for the purpose of medication synchronization. Effective in 365 days. (Prior Printer Number: 3224) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

HB 1822 Schlossberg, Mike (D) (PN 2479) Amends Title 24 (Education) requiring each institution of higher education to develop and implement a plan to advise students and staff on mental health and suicide prevention programs available both on campus and off campus. Effective in 120 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Removed from the table

48 HB 1843 Grove, Seth (R) (PN 3476) Amends Title 72 (Taxation & Fiscal Affairs) adding new language requiring agency budget documents submitted to the Office of the Budget to be placed on the agency’s website. Also codifies the State Treasury transparency portal. Creates the Commonwealth checkbook requiring the Office of the Budget to provide access to the Integrated Central System with inquiry-only screens on its website. Also requires the Office of the Budget to pay for any expenses to implement the Commonwealth checkbook. Effective in 90 days. (Prior Printer Number: 2560, 3356) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as amended Senate Appropriations

HB 1917 Ryan, Frank (F) (R) (PN 2815) Amends Title 22 (Detectives and Private Police), in humane society police officers, further providing for qualifications for appointment, for suspension, revocation, limitation and restriction of appointment and restoration of appointment, for training program, for continuing education program and for statewide registry, and for the Humane Society Police Officer Advisory Board. As an additional qualification for appointment, a humane society police officer maynot have had an appointment as a humane society police officer revoked for cause in another county or another state. An appointment may be revoked or if an individual is not a resident of Pennsylvania or has had an appointment revoked in another county or state. The program for the training of humane society police officers is increased to 40 hours of instruction (from 36) and shall also include topics such as procedure for filing citations and warrants, agricultural biosecurity protocols, general farm orientation safety and security practices. Continuing education shall similarly also include the new topics. In the case of a suspension, the department shall notify the court of common pleas and district attorney of each county to which the individual is appointed as a humane society police officer of the suspension. A humane society police officer shall make, upon appointment, an application to the department for inclusion in the registry on a form provided by the department and shall apply for renewal of inclusion in the registry every two years on the anniversary of the date of appointment as a humane society police officer. Individuals who have been appointed as humane society police officers and have successfully completed initial training prior to June 30, 2018, shall be exempt from the initial training requirements if the individual can provide proof of successful completion of continuing education training within six months prior to June 30, 2018. Requires the clerk of courts to notify the Department of Agriculture of humane society police officer appointments and requires the Humane Society Police Officer Advisory Board to meet and review and recommend training programs; and changes the effective date. Effective in one year. (Prior Printer Number: 2696) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Signed in the Senate Sep 25, 2018 - H-Signed in the House

HB 2049 Moul, Dan (R) (PN 3127) The Assistance and Service Animal Integrity Act outlines requirements for documentation of the need for an assistance animal or service animal in housing and for the offenses of misrepresentation of entitlement to assistance animal or service animal and misrepresentation of animal as assistance animal or service animal. Also applies to cooperatives, condominiums, and planned communities. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 2976) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

HB 2071 Stephens, Todd (R) (PN 3799) The Workplace Violence Prevention Act grants employers the right to implement a workplace violence policy or any workplace violence prevention measure to provide for the safety of employees provided in compliance with applicable federal and state law. The bill preempts and supersedes any municipal ordinance, rule, policy or licensure requirement that limits, restricts or prohibits an employer from implementing a workplace violence prevention policy or workplace violence prevention measure. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 3017) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - H-1 Floor amendment(s) adopted Sep 25, 2018 - H-Second consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Over in House Sep 25, 2018 - H-Rereferred to House Appropriations

49 HB 2075 Charlton, Alexander (F) (R) (PN 3776) Amends Title 66 (Public Utilities), in rates and distribution systems, further providing for valuation of and return on the property of a public utility by adding the value of the property of a public utility providing water service shall include the original cost incurred by the public utility for the replacement of a customer-owned lead water service line, performed concurrent with a scheduled utility main replacement project, notwithstanding that the customer will hold legal title to the replacement water service line. The original cost of the replacement water service line shall be deemed other related capitalized costs that are part of the public utility’s distribution system. May recover a return on, and a return of, the cost that the commission determines to have been prudently incurred and will help prevent adverse effects on public health or public safety or help the public utility comply with laws and regulations pertaining to drinking water or environmental standards. The commission may allocate the cost associated with the replacement of a customer-owned lead water service line among each customer, classes of customers and types of service. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 3022) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Consumer Protection & Prof. Licens Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as amended Senate Consumer Protection & Prof. Licensure Sep 25, 2018 - S-First consideration

HB 2105 Fritz, Jonathan (F) (R) (PN 3379) Act abolishing numerous State authorities, boards, commissions, committees, councils and representatives; and making related repeals. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House State Government Sep 25, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

HB 2131 Quigley, Thomas (R) (PN 3592) Amends the State Highway Law, in construction, improvement, maintenance and repair of State highways, by requiring the department to plant vegetation that is native to Pennsylvania and that will thrive in that plant hardiness zone and under the environmental conditions of the highway right-of-way. If it is not feasible to plant native vegetation, the department may authorize the use of nonnative vegetation, provided that the nonnative vegetation is not a federally listed invasive plant or a noxious weed or controlled plant. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 3105) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Second consideration Sep 25, 2018 - S-Rereferred to Senate Appropriations

HB 2154 Causer, Martin (R) (PN 3477) The Conventional Oil and Gas Wells Act relates to conventional wells and the development of oil, gas and coal; imposes powers and duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; and provides for preliminary provisions, for general requirements, for underground gas storage, for enforcement and remedies, for related funds, parties and activities and for miscellaneous provisions. The purposes of this act are to: (1) Permit the optimal development of the oil and gas resources of Pennsylvania consistent with the property rights of owners of the oil and gas resources and the protection of the health, safety, environment and property of the residents of this Commonwealth; (2) Protect the safety of personnel and facilities employed in the exploration, development, storage and production of natural gas or oil or the mining of coal; (3) Protect the safety and property rights of persons residing in areas where exploration, development, storage or production occurs; (4) Protect the natural resources, environmental rights, property rights and values secured by the Constitution of Pennsylvania; and (5) Provide a flexible and cost-effective way to implement and enforce the provisions of this act. Further provides the requirements of the Coal and Gas Resource Coordination Act shall apply to this act for the issuance of a permit. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 3187) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Sep 25, 2018 - S-First consideration

50 HB 2157 Grove, Seth (R) (PN 3278) Amends the Public School Code adding language requiring the Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence to issue guidelines and update the guidelines every five years to identify the circumstances when a student who successfully completes an academic course, program or activity for credit may apply the credit toward completion of an agriculture education program. Requires the Department of Education to issue guidelines and update the guidelines every five years to identify the circumstances when a student who successfully completes a course, program or activity in science, technology, engineering or mathematics for credit may apply the credit toward the completion of a course, program or activity offered by any area vocational-technical school, technical institute or vocational school or department. Also requires the department to establish a standard application form for a public school entity seeking approval to establish or renew a classification of program code. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Education Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Education Sep 25, 2018 - S-First consideration

HB 2205 Roebuck, James (D) (PN 3330) Amends the Public School Code, in vocational education, further providing for advisory committees by requiring that an occupational advisory committee be established for each career and technical education program or cluster of related career and technical education programs offered by an area vocational-technical school or school district. The occupational advisory committee shall be appointed by the board of directors of the area vocational-technical school or school district, as applicable. A majority of the members of the occupational advisory committee shall be employes and employers in the occupation for which the career and technical education program is provided. Each occupational advisory committee shall meet at least twice each year to: (1) advise the board of directors, administrators and staff on curriculum, equipment, instructional materials, safety requirements, program evaluation and other related matters; and (2) verify that the programs meet industry standards and, if appropriate, licensing board criteria, and that the programs prepare students with occupation-related competencies. To increase employer participation in an occupational advisory committee, the boards of directors of multiple area vocational-technical schools or school districts operating career and technical education programs may agree to establish a shared occupational advisory committee to serve all agreeing area vocational-technical schools or school districts, provided that all agreeing area vocational-technical schools or school districts are located within the same intermediate unit. If a shared occupational advisory committee is formed, the occupational advisory committee shall be designed to provide equal opportunities for all agreeing area vocational-technical schools or school districts to participate, including scheduling meetings at each area vocational-technical school or school district on a rotating basis. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Education Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Education Sep 25, 2018 - S-First consideration

HB 2211 Ward, Judith (R) (PN 3665) The Consumer Prescription Drug Pricing Disclosure Act provides for consumer prescription drug pricing disclosure by stating that a pharmacy or pharmacist shall have the right to provide a covered individual with information concerning the cost of a prescription drug, including the individual’s cost share; and neither a pharmacy, a pharmacist nor its contracting agent shall be prohibited from or penalized by a pharmacy benefits manager for discussing the information, disclosing the availability of any therapeutically equivalent alternative medications or selling to the covered individual a more affordable alternative if an affordable alternative is available. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 3578) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Banking and Insurance Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Banking and Insurance Sep 25, 2018 - S-First consideration

51 HB 2269 Freeman, Robert (D) (PN 3385) Amends the Tax Reform Code, providing for tax credits for rehabilitation and reconstruction of certain factory and mill buildings and for a business tax credit. The bill establishes a certified building shall be treated as having been substantially rehabilitated only if the reconstruction and rehabilitation expenditures incurred during the 24-month period selected by the certified building owner and ending with or within the taxable year in which the rehabilitated certified building is first placed in service in service by the certified building owner meet the definition of substantial rehabilitation. It also adds that a certified building owner may be allowed a tax credit against the qualified tax liability of the owner. Effective immediately. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Press conference held

HB 2291 Evankovich, Eli (Res. 7/31/18) (R) (PN 3812) Amends the Human Services Code, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, further providing for definitions and for right to enter and inspect. The bill establishes that a personal care home shall not include a premises or part of a premises that does not provide supervision or personal assistance for a continuous period exceeding 24 hours, including: a living unit as defined in the Continuing-Care Provider Registration and Disclosure Act; A senior multifamily housing unit provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service or the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program; or any other independent living setting or apartment privately leased or rented to an individual. Any authorized agent of the department shall have the right to enter, visit and inspect any facility licensed or requiring a license and shall have full and free access to the records of the facility and to the individuals therein and full opportunity to interview, inspect or examine such individuals. In addition to the department, the office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman may advocate on behalf of a resident challenging an operator who intentionally develops a program of services and care delivery to avoid licensure. An authorized agent of the department shall also confer with the operators of facilities regarding the minimum standards of the department, encourage the adoption of higher standards and recommend methods of improving care and services. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 3419) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Removed from the table

HB 2297 Taylor, John (R) (PN 3430) Act providing for the Lance Corporal Michael L. Freeman, Jr., Memorial Highway on U.S. Route 30 in Franklin County from the eastern intersection with State Route 1008 to the western intersection with State Route 1008. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Second consideration

HB 2307 Nesbit, Tedd (R) (PN 3478) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary) adding a new subchapter providing for victim and witness outreach. Requires a person who engages in defense-initiated victim or witness outreach to communicate in an honest manner without deception or misrepresentation and to unambiguously provide the person’s identity by name, the person’s employer and, if applicable, the name of the defendant convicted of the crime. Provides for a definition of “defense-initiated victim or witness outreach.” Also provides for eligibility for relief and for evidentiary hearing. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee as amended House Judiciary Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House Judiciary Sep 25, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

52 HB 2308 Nesbit, Tedd (R) (PN 3479) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in post-trial matters, further providing for post-conviction DNA testing. Extends the time period to one year for bringing a petition based one of the exceptions to the rule that a person convicted of a crime has one year from the date of conviction post-conviction relief action challenging the conviction. Also allows a person convicted of a crime who later becomes aware of new evidence that could have changed the outcome of his trial to file a petition one year from the discovery of the new evidence. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee as amended House Judiciary Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House Judiciary Sep 25, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

HB 2321 Bloom, Stephen (R) (PN 3495) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in depositions and witnesses, by expanding this list of offenses for which statements by a child under age 12 is admissible. The list includes offenses relating to homicide, assault, kidnapping, human trafficking, sexual offenses, burglary, robber, incest, and corruption of minors. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Second consideration Sep 25, 2018 - S-Rereferred to Senate Appropriations Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

HB 2324 Barbin, Bryan (D) (PN 3612) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in sexual offenses, further providing for evidence of victim’s sexual conduct adding that evidence of an alleged victim’s past sexual conduct, reputation, or sexual victimization shall not be admissible in prosecutions of certain offenses, including assault, kidnapping, human trafficking, sexual offenses, incest, or corruption of minors if the offense involved sexual contact. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 3496) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Second consideration

HB 2325 Everett, Garth (R) (PN 3497) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in depositions and witnesses, adding a subchapter providing for procedures to protect victims and witnesses with intellectual disabilities or autism. The intent of the bill is to provide procedures which will protect material witnesses or victims of crime with intellectual disabilities or autism during their involvement with the criminal justice system. The bill outlines when an out-of-court statement made by an individual with an intellectual disability or autism who is a victim or witness describing enumerated offenses would be admissible in evidence. Enumerated offenses include homicide, assault, kidnapping, human trafficking, sexual offenses, burglary, robbery, incest, and corruption of minors. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Second consideration Sep 25, 2018 - S-Rereferred to Senate Appropriations

HB 2426 Staats, Craig (R) (PN 3559) Act designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 563 in Bucks County as the PFC John Rivers Way. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Second consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Rereferred to House Appropriations

53 HB 2434 DeLuca, Anthony (D) (PN 3566) Amends the Insurance Company Law, in suitability of annuity transactions, further providing for definitions, for applicability and scope of article and for duties of insurers and insurance producers, providing for insurance producer training, further providing for mitigation of responsibility and for recordkeeping and providing for regulations. The bill establishes that prior to making a recommendation to a consumer for the purchase or replacement of an annuity that results in another insurance transaction, the insurance provider shall have reasonable grounds for believing that the recommendation is suitable for the consumer on the basis of the facts disclosed and as the consumer’s suitability information; the consumer has been reasonably informed of various features of the annuity; the consumer would benefit from certain features of the annuity; and the particular annuity as a whole and riders and similar product enhancements, if any, are suitable and, in the case of a replacement, the transaction as a whole is suitable for the consumer based on the consumer’s suitability information. Effective in 180 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Removed from the table Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

HB 2437 Corbin, Becky (R) (PN 3575) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes & Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary) adding the criminal offense of strangulation to the list of applicable crimes of violence. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee on House Judiciary Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported as committed from House Judiciary Sep 25, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

HB 2473 Godshall, Robert (R) (PN 3813) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally), in taxicabs and limousines in first class cities (Philadelphia), establishing a Taxicab Medallion Account and Limousine Account within the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund, which shall be kept separate and not commingled; and further providing for budget and assessments and for funds. For fiscal year 2018 and thereafter, annual assessments issued by the authority to limousine owners shall not exceed one percent of the annual gross revenue of a limousine owner generated within a city of the first class or an airport located, in whole or in part, within a city of the first class for the provisioning of limousine service. Assessments may only be made upon the rates collected for the provisioning of limousine service within a city of the first class or an airport located, in whole or in part, within a city of the first class and may not include tips or tolls. Assessments may be payable to the authority in a lump sum or on a quarterly basis. Money deposited in the Taxicab Medallion Account is appropriated for the purposes specified under this chapter only as it relates to the regulation of taxicab medallions and shall not be used for the regulation of limousines or transportation network companies; money deposited in the Limousine Account is appropriated for the purposes specified under this chapter only as it relates to the regulation of limousines and shall not be used for the regulation of taxicab medallions or transportation network companies. Expenses incurred by the authority for the regulation of taxicab medallions and limousines that are not exclusively related to either taxicab medallions or limousines shall be allocated to the Taxicab Medallion Account and the Limousine Account based upon the proportion to which the gross operating revenue of taxicab medallions and the applicable gross operating revenue of limousines bear to the total gross operating revenues for the fiscal year; if the relative share cannot be determined, the expenses shall be shared equally between the accounts. The authority shall have at least one annual examination of its books, accounts and records related to each of the funds by an independent third party certified public accountant and the Department of the Auditor General shall investigate and audit the authority’s use of the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund and the assessment formulas, processes and procedures imposed by the authority for fiscal years ending June 30, 2015, June 30, 2016, and June 30, 2017. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 3650, 3777) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - H-Third consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Final Passage by a vote of 195 YEAS 0 NAYS

54 HB 2476 Reed, Dave (R) (PN 3655) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) in obstructing governmental operations, further providing for weapons or implements for escape; and, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for contraband prohibited. The bill authorizes a correctional officer employed at or assigned to a State correctional institution to carry or store one lawfully owned and transported firearm and ammunition in a vehicle located at a specified location outside of the State correctional institution upon providing advance written notice to the chief administrator of the State correctional institution. If a correctional officer carries or stores a firearm and ammunition as described, the officer shall comply with all applicable laws and policies. A chief administrator may deny or revoke the ability of the correctional officer to carry or store a firearm and ammunition. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee as amended House Judiciary Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House Judiciary Sep 25, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid on the table Sep 25, 2018 - H-Removed from the table

HB 2504 Cox, Jim (R) (PN 3310) Amends the Achieving Better Care by Monitoring All Prescriptions Program (ABC-MAP) Act further providing for purpose, for definitions, for powers and duties of board, for establishment of program and for requirements for dispensers and pharmacies; providing for requirements for first responders; and further providing for access to prescription information. Opioid overdose agents are added to the scope of the act. Further, the board has the power to aid prescribers in identifying individuals with a history of drug overdoses in order to provide alternative treatment options and identify additional medications that could assist prescribers in making treatment options for patients who are at risk for a substance use disorder. The program shall establish a protocol for health care professionals and first responders to ensure data submitted to the system with respect to an opioid overdose is not duplicative. Information with respect to the administration of an opioid overdose agent shall not be subject to a query by the Office of Attorney General. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Passed over in committee House Health

HB 2516 Oberlander, Donna (R) (PN 3740) The Keystone Mothers’ Milk Bank Act regulates milk banks that provide donor human milk in this Commonwealth. Regulations effective immediately and remainder of the act effective in 120 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee as amended House Health Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House Health Sep 25, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

HB 2519 Walsh, Justin (F) (R) (PN 3771) Amends Title 65 (Public Officers), in ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for definitions, for restricted activities, for statement of financial interests and for penalties. The bill establishes that no public official, public employee or nominee or candidate for public office shall solicit or accept any gift of cash. This does not apply to any gift received from a spouse, parent, parent by marriage, sibling, child, grandchild, other family member or friend when the circumstances make it clear that the motivation for the action was a personal or family relationship. This addition and definition of cash effective immediately and remainder of the act effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House State Government Sep 25, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

55 HB 2520 Jozwiak, Barry (R) (PN 3790) The Advisory Council on PANDAS and PANS Act establishes the Advisory Council on PANDAS and PANS. “PANDAS” is defined as Pediatric Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections; and “PANS” is defined as Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome. The advisory council shall report annually to the Health and Human Services Committee of the Senate and the Health Committee of the House of Representatives. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee as amended House Health Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House Health Sep 25, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

HB 2526 Murt, Thomas (R) (PN 3800) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in sexual offenses, establishing the offense of female mutilation. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Removed from the table

HB 2542 Topper, Jesse (R) (PN 3837) Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations), in marriage license, increasing the minimum age at which a license may be issued to age 18 without exceptions. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Press conference held

HB 2606 Madden, Maureen (F) (D) (PN 3938) Amends the Public Employee Relations Act, in representation, providing for bargaining representative; and providing for new employee orientation and information. The bill establishes if an employer finds that a majority of the employees in a unit appropriate for bargaining purposes have signed valid authorizations designating the individual or employee organization specified in the petition as their bargaining representative and that no other individual or employee organization is currently certified or recognized as the exclusive representative of any of the employees in the unit, the employer shall certify the individual or employee organization as the bargaining representative for that unit. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Press conference held

HB 2638 Stephens, Todd (R) (PN 3984) Amends the Transit Revitalization Investment District Act, in general provisions, further providing for declaration of policy and for definitions; and adding provisions relating to military installation remediation. Effective immediately. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Removed from the table

HB 2640 Mako, Zachary (F) (R) (PN 3988) Amends the Solid Waste Management Act, in general provisions, adding that the department has the power and duty to (1) forward a notice of noncompliance issued by the Environmental Protection Agency for a violation of the Toxic Substances Control Act to the municipality where the violation has occurred; and (2) send a notice of noncompliance for a violation under the act to the municipality where the violation has occurred. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee on House Environmental Resources and Energy Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported as committed from House Environmental Resources and Energy Sep 25, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

56 HB 2641 Stephens, Todd (R) (PN 3991) Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations), in child protective services, stipulating that if a person’s willful failure continues while the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe the child is being subjected to child abuse or if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe the person who committed the child abuse is likely to commit additional acts of child abuse, the person commits a felony of the third degree, except that if the child abuse constitutes a felony of the first degree or higher, the person commits a felony of the second degree. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported with request to re-refer to House Children & Youth House Judiciary Sep 25, 2018 - H-Rereferred to House Children and Youth

HR 860 Daley, Mary Jo (D) (PN 3413) Resolution designating September 22, 2018, as “Public Lands Day” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 194 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 943 Tallman, Will (R) (PN 3570) Resolution urging the United States Food and Drug Administration to promptly consider candidates for Lyme disease vaccinations currently seeking approval under the drug approval process. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee on House Health Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported as committed from House Health

HR 969 Culver, Lynda (R) (PN 3651) Resolution urging the Secretary of Health to designate Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia disorders as a public health issue. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee on House Health Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported as committed from House Health

HR 1011 Murt, Thomas (R) (PN 2853) Resolution recognizing the month of September 2018 as “National Recovery Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Press conference held

HR 1022 Brown, Rosemary (R) (PN 3910) Resolution honoring the work of Operation Smile. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 194 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1024 Benninghoff, Kerry (R) (PN 3912) Resolution designating the month of September 2018 as “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania, encouraging young Pennsylvanians who are fighting cancer, honoring young people who have lost their lives to childhood cancer, expressing gratitude to the doctors and nurses who provide special care to patients and families affected by childhood cancer and encouraging all residents in this Commonwealth to join the fight against childhood cancer. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 194 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1025 Keller, Fred (R) (PN 3918) Resolution recognizing the Midd-West School District on achieving model school status for its outstanding implementation of the PATHS program. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 194 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1032 Kinsey, Stephen (D) (PN 3925) Resolution designating the month of October 2018 as “Rett Syndrome Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 194 YEAS 0 NAYS

57 HR 1035 Marshall, Jim (R) (PN 3928) Resolution recognizing the week of September 8 through 16, 2018, as “National Drive Electric Week” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 194 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1044 Neilson, Ed (D) (PN 3969) Resolution designating the month of October 2018 as “Dyslexia Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 194 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1050 Youngblood, Rosita (D) (PN 3986) Resolution designating the week of September 24 through 30, 2018, as “Diaper Need Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 194 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1067 Dowling, Matthew (F) (R) (PN 4012) Resolution designating the month of October 2018 as “Blindness Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 194 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1069 Culver, Lynda (R) (PN 4014) Resolution recognizing October 2, 2018, as “World Habitat Day” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 194 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1070 Culver, Lynda (R) (PN 3616) Resolution designating the month of September 2018 as “Histiocytosis Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 194 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1071 Mackenzie, Ryan (R) (PN 4016) Resolution recognizing the month of October 2018 as “Energy Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 194 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1074 Matzie, Robert (D) (PN 4021) Resolution designating the month of October 2018 as “Wine, Wineries and Grapes Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 194 YEAS 0 NAYS

HR 1084 Boback, Karen (R) (PN 4034) Resolution recognizing the week of September 23 through 29, 2018, as “Active Aging Week” in Pennsylvania. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Adopted by a vote of 194 YEAS 0 NAYS

SB 6 Regan, Mike (F) (R) (PN 1085) Amends the Public Assistance Integrity Act, in public assistance, further providing for definitions, for resources and for verification system including vehicles and lottery winnings, prohibiting eligibility for 10 years for individuals convicted of drug distribution and for certain failures of drug tests, prohibiting eligibility for violators of sexual offender registration, further providing for false statement, investigations and penalty and for prohibited use of public assistance funds by adding casino and adult entertainment funds, providing for a lost access device fee of five dollars and $100 for subsequent requests with exceptions for disasters and individuals over 65, and further providing for violation and penalty on gaming entities as a misdemeanor and fine of $1,000. Exempts a motor vehicle with a value of less than $40,000 from being an available resource. The comprehensive legislation is intended to eradicate waste, fraud, and abuse within the Commonwealth’s Public Welfare Code. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 164, 994) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee on House Health Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported as committed from House Health Sep 25, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

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SB 31 Scavello, Mario (R) (PN 12) Amends Tobacco Settlement Act adding language establishing the Spinal Cord Injury Research Program in the Department of Health. Requires appropriations from the Tobacco Settlement Fund to the department to be used to fund research projects regarding spinal cord injuries and related infrastructure by eligible applicants. Establishes a Spinal Cord Research Advisory Committee in the department and provides for its membership and the members’ terms. Requires that no less than $1 million be used to fund spinal code injury research programs. Also requires grants to be awarded to conduct research into new and innovative treatments and rehabilitative efforts for the functional improvement of people with spinal cord injuries. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - S-Third consideration Sep 25, 2018 - S-Final Passage by a vote of 49 YEAS 0 NAYS

SB 172 Argall, David (R) (PN 1930) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in rules of the road in general, further providing for speed timing devices and providing for automated speed enforcement systems in active work zones and establishing a pilot program for automated speed enforcement system on designated highway. The bill adds a new section establishing a pilot program for an automated speed enforcement system in work zones on state highways. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to enforce section 3362 (relating to maximum speed limits) by recording violations using an automated speed enforcement system approved by the department. The new section shall only be applicable on Federal aid highways and the Pennsylvania Turnpike in areas agreed upon by the system administrator and the secretary of Transportation. Further provides for owner liability, penalties, liability, limitations, and for a system administrator. Also provides for a pilot program for automated enforcement on U.S. Route 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard) between Ninth Street and the Philadelphia county line shared with Bucks County and Henry Avenue between Hunting Park Avenue and Port Royal Avenue. The new section shall expire five years from its effective date. The pilot program is effective in 120 days, portions are effective 60 days after publication of notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and the remainder is effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 148, 1067, 1238, 1866) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee as amended House Rules Sep 25, 2018 - H-Re-reported on concurrence as amended Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - H-House Reed motion to proceed with the immediate consideration of SB 172 by a vote of 176 YEAS 19 NAYS Sep 25, 2018 - H-House concurred in House amendments to Senate amendments as amended by the House by a vote of 173 YEAS 22 NAYS Sep 25, 2018 - S-Received as amended in Senate and rereferred SRULES

SB 251 Vulakovich, Randy (R) (PN 1814) Amends Titles 44 (Law & Justice) and 75 (Vehicles) establishing a six-year pilot program for accredited municipal and regional police to use radar as a speed timing device. Limits the use to only fulltime police officers and provides for defense against prosecution if being used to generate revenue. Requires annual progress reports from municipalities to the Department of Transportation and requires the department to make an annual report to the General Assembly. Prohibits agencies from imposing quotas on the issues of citations for certain offenses. Effective in 120 days. (Prior Printer Number: 231, 300, 1316) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Removed from the table Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

59 SB 261 Scarnati, Joseph (R) (PN 631) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in limitation of time, further providing for six months limitation, for infancy, insanity or imprisonment, for no limitation applicable and for other offenses; and, in matters affecting government units, further providing for exceptions to sovereign immunity, for limitations on damages, for exceptions to governmental immunity and for limitations on damages. The stated intent of the bill is to eliminate statutes of limitation only in rare circumstances in which delayed discovery of the cause of action is particularly likely and the right to defend against the claim is not significantly undermined, with exceptions for civil actions brought under section 8522(b)(10) (relating to exceptions to sovereign immunity) or 8542(b)(9) (relating to exceptions to governmental immunity). Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 243) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported as committed from House Appropriations Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - H-House Reed motion to proceed for the immediate consideration of SB 261 by a vote of 181 YEAS 13 NAYS Sep 25, 2018 - H-Third consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Final Passage by a vote of 173 YEAS 21 NAYS Sep 25, 2018 - S-Received as amended in Senate and rereferred SRULES

SB 299 Alloway, Richard (R) (PN 1849) Amends the Pennsylvania Election Code, in nomination of candidates, further providing for number of signers required for nomination petitions of candidates at primaries adding that for office of magisterial district judge 100 signatures is required, but only for a candidate’s primary election when the candidate does not already hold the office of magisterial district judge. A sitting magisterial district judge elected to the office shall not be required to file a nominating petition to run for the office of magisterial district judge but may instead file a certificate of nomination for reelection specifying the intent to seek reelection to the office. If a sitting magisterial district judge files a certificate of nomination for reelection, the sitting magisterial district judge may not challenge the nominating petition of another candidate for magisterial district judge. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1636) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported as committed from House State Government Sep 25, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

SB 400 Haywood, Arthur (D) (PN 536) Amends the Commonwealth Attorneys Act, in general provisions, defining “special prosecutor”; and, in Office of Attorney General, granting the attorney general exclusive jurisdiction to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate and prosecute the conduct of a peace officer, as defined by 18 Pa.C.S. 501 (relating to definitions), who, acting in an official capacity, is involved in an incident in which an individual has died under circumstances which may constitute the offense of criminal homicide under 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 25 (relating to criminal homicide) as a result of the peace officer’s conduct. The bill also provides for duties of the special prosecutor. Effective in 90 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Press conference held

SB 521 Killion, Thomas (R) (PN 1040) Amends the Public School Code, in terms and courses of study, providing for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and for cardiopulmonary resuscitation in schools. The bill requires the State Board of Education and the Department of Education to work in consultation with the American Heart Association and American Red Cross to further develop the existing academic standards for cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction for students in grades nine through 12. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - S-Third consideration Sep 25, 2018 - S-Final Passage by a vote of 49 YEAS 0 NAYS

60 SB 554 Greenleaf, Stewart (R) (PN 1823) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in human trafficking, further providing for definitions, repealing provisions relating to appropriate implementation for minor victims of human trafficking, providing for special relief to restore victim’s dignity and autonomy and for safe harbor for sexually exploited children, establishing the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund and imposing penalties; and, in juvenile matters, providing for immunity and for dependency in lieu of delinquency. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 613. 740) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Press conference held

SB 623 Yaw, Gene (R) (PN 1229) Amends Title 20 (Decedents, Estates & Fiduciaries), in general provisions relating to health care, further providing for applicability, for definitions and for criminal penalties; in living wills, further providing for emergency medical services; in out-of hospital nonresuscitation, further providing for definitions, for orders, bracelets and necklaces, for revocation, for absence of order, bracelet or necklace and for emergency medical services, repealing provisions relating to advisory committee and providing for discontinuance; providing for Pennsylvania orders for life-sustaining treatment; and making editorial changes. The department is required to adopt, and periodically update, a standard Pennsylvania orders for life- sustaining treatment (POLST) form for health care practitioners to issue a POLST with the voluntary consent of the patient or an authorized surrogate decision maker. POLST registry study and POLST Advisory Committee effective immediately. Remainder of the act effective in 90 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - S-1 Floor amendment(s) adopted Sep 25, 2018 - S-Over in Senate

SB 652 Regan, Mike (F) (R) (PN 1784) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in burglary and other criminal intrusion, further providing for the offense of criminal trespass by establishing an offense for critical infrastructure facility trespass. Provides differing grading for the offense depending whether it is a first offense, whether the defendant is a minor, and whether there is an intent to damage or obstruct the operation of the facility. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 752, 1553, 1584) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Voted favorably from committee as amended House Environmental Resources and Energy Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House Environmental Resources and Energy Sep 25, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

SB 653 Browne, Patrick (R) (PN 1905) Amends the Local Tax Enabling Act, in local taxes, further providing for collection; in consolidated collection of local income taxes, further providing for tax collection committees and for powers and duties of tax officer; in collection of delinquent taxes, further providing for costs of collection; and making a related editorial change. The bill consolidates the collection of local taxes by requiring a tax officer to collect each authorized tax, except tax upon the transfer of real property or of an interest in real property and a tax levied on payroll amounts generated as a result of business activity as authorized by the Local Tax Enabling Act or any other act. Changes the weighted voting system for tax collection committees to be based on the aggregate of all taxes collected instead of just income taxes. A contingent fee audit may not be conducted in the collection of delinquent taxes. Effective January 1, 2020, or immediately, whichever is later. (Prior Printer Number: 892, 942, 1374, 1660) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - H-1 Floor amendment(s) adopted Sep 25, 2018 - H-Second consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Over in House Sep 25, 2018 - H-Rereferred to House Appropriations

61 SB 668 Gordner, John (R) (PN 1830) Amends the Optometric Practice and Licensure Act amending the definition of “practice of optometry” to include health care services related to the eye and vision care services including the supply and preparation of eyeglasses. Further provides the practice of optometry includes the administration and prescription of drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of diseases and conditions of the eye. Allows an optometrist to order an imaging test appropriate for diagnosis and treatment of a disease or condition of the human visual system. Clarifies that optometrists may not perform surgery and that any insurance procedure and billing code may not be used to define surgery. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 787) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - S-Third consideration Sep 25, 2018 - S-Final Passage by a vote of 32 YEAS 17 NAYS

SB 701 Browne, Patrick (R) (PN 1984) Act authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey 812 Market, Inc., or its assigns, certain lands and improvements situate in the City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County. Effective immediately. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Second consideration

SB 714 Blake, John (D) (PN 1888) The Pennsylvania Career Readiness Council Act provides for the powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Career Readiness Council, to be established in the Department of Community and Economic Development, and tasked with developing a plan to improve the Commonwealth’s career readiness preparation system and produce an annual report to the General Assembly, the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House detailing their progress made including recommendations. Provides for the composition of the council and that within three years shall operate exclusive of appropriations from the General Fund and DCED. If that qualification is not met the executive director shall transmit notice to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, and the act shall expire. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 840) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Second consideration Sep 25, 2018 - S-Rereferred to Senate Appropriations

SB 748 Argall, David (R) (PN 1009) The Public Safety Facilities Act provides for public safety facilities. The bill requires notification to be provided to various stakeholders, including members of the governor’s cabinet, local elected officials, and labor leaders, when a closure of public safety facility is proposed. After providing notice, the public entity shall gather information, hold public hearings and issue a report. Additional notification is required after that process if the entity proceeds with the closure. “Public safety facility” is defined as a State-owned or State-leased building or structure under the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania State Police or Department of Corrections, including a barracks or State correctional institution, that for the previous 12 months employs 12 or more full-time individuals who are trained to provide law enforcement, security or care, custody and control of inmates. Effective immediately. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported as amended House State Government Sep 25, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

SB 780 Vogel, Jr., Elder (R) (PN 1852) The Telemedicine Act provides for telemedicine; authorizes the regulation of telemedicine by professional licensing boards; and provides for insurance coverage of telemedicine. The bill authorizes the practice of telemedicine by health care providers. Requires each licensure board to promulgate regulations within 24 months of the effective date and provides for the publishing temporary regulations within 120 days. Further provides for evaluation and treatment; insurance coverage; and Medicaid program reimbursement. The provisions regarding insurance coverage and Medicaid program reimbursement shall take effect in 90 days and the remainder shall take effect immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 1001, 1448, 1709) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Removed from the table

62 SB 899 Mensch, Bob (R) (PN 1906) Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) providing for older adults protective services and imposing penalties; and making a related repeal. Portions are effective in one year and the remainder is effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 1205) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

SB 1003 White, Donald (R) (PN 1783) Amends the Insurance Company Law, in quality health care accountability and protection, further providing for emergency services adding that the managed care plan shall pay all reasonably necessary costs associated with emergency services provided during the period of emergency, subject to all copayments, coinsurances or deductibles. The managed care plan shall pay for services rendered by licensed emergency medical services agencies that have the ability to transport patients or are providing and billing for services under an agreement with an agency which has that ability. The managed care plan may not deny a claim for payment of costs solely because the enrollee did not require transport or refused to be transported. Further provides for emergency services provided to Medicaid recipients. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1382, 1389, 1662) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Removed from the table

SB 1005 Eichelberger, John (R) (PN 1896) Amends the County Code making extensive revisions relating to preliminary provisions; names and corporate powers, classification of counties; fixing and relocating lines and boundaries; county officers; county commissioners and chief clerks; controller; auditors; treasurer; county solicitor; engineer; sheriff and coroner; prothonotary, clerks of court, clerk of orphan’s court, register of wills, recorder of deeds; district attorney, assistants and detectives; salaries of county officers; fees of salaried county officers, salary boards, payment of solicitors appointed by county officers; fiscal affairs; contracts and special powers and duties of counties; public health; aeronautics; grounds and buildings; eminent domain and injury to property; recreation places; bridges, viaducts and culverts and roads; providing for military and veterans affairs; and making editorial changes. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1394, 1563, 1782) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - H-1 Floor amendment(s) adopted Sep 25, 2018 - H-Second consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Over in House Sep 25, 2018 - H-Rereferred to House Appropriations

SB 1006 Eichelberger, John (R) (PN 1694) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally), in consolidated county assessment, further providing for abstracts of building and demolition permits to be forwarded to the county assessment office by providing by the submission of permit and substantial improvement information to the county assessment office and for civil penalty. The assessment office may provide for the electronic submission of permits and may establish the format for the submission of permit information. The provision of permits or permit information to the assessment office shall not be subject to the Right-to-Know Law. The bill provides for noncompliance. Further, the county commissioners may, by ordinance, require that all persons making substantial improvements to property submit to the county assessment office a county improvement certification form, for a fee of no more than $5. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1395) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

63 SB 1007 Eichelberger, John (R) (PN 1396) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally), in consolidated county assessment, further providing for definitions, requiring the chief assessor to compile a list of each taxing district in the county, for notices, appeals and certification of values by requiring written notice, for special provisions relating to countywide revisions of assessments, for board of assessment appeals and board of assessment revision, for regulations of board and for auxiliary appeal boards and alternates; and making editorial changes. Among the changes, the bill requires members of the board and each auxiliary appeal boards to undergo training before hearing appeals. Alternates are removed. The county commissioners may establish temporary auxiliary appeal boards for terms of existence necessary to hear and determine appeals in a manner consistent with this chapter and the regulations of the board. Lastly, the county commissioners may create a pool of qualified residents for potential service as auxiliary appeal board members. Effective January 1, 2020. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - S-Third consideration Sep 25, 2018 - S-Final Passage by a vote of 49 YEAS 0 NAYS

SB 1066 Mensch, Bob (R) (PN 1706) The Pennsylvania First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Act establishes the first-time home buyer savings account. Provides, beginning January 1, 2019, an individual may open a first-time home buyer savings account with a financial institution. Further provides for designation of qualified beneficiary; use of the account; expenses; joint account holders; qualified beneficiary of more than one account; contributions to the account; and transfer of funds. Also provides for deduction of contributions and exclusion of earnings as well as the information to be provided by the account holder to the Department of Revenue. Places certain limitations on financial institutions and provides for distribution of funds. Requires the Department of Revenue to develop forms and promulgate rules and regulations necessary to administer and enforce the act. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1545) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - S-1 Floor amendment(s) adopted Sep 25, 2018 - S-Over in Senate

SB 1073 Vulakovich, Randy (R) (PN 1656) Amends the Enforcement Officer Disability Benefits Law to extend coverage to the following: Allegheny County Port Authority police officers; rangers, ranger supervisors, ranger operations specialists and ranger trainees employed by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; special investigators of the Office of Inspector General; police officers at Fort Indiantown Gap; and the Allegheny County Housing Authority Police. Effective in 60 days.(Prior Printer Number: 1578) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

SB 1074 Killion, Thomas (R) (PN 1538) Amends the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act further providing for genetic counselor. The bill establishes that a genetic counselor may provide genetic counseling to clients, which includes: identify, order and coordinate genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies as appropriate for the genetic assessment. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Laid on the table

SB 1078 Tomlinson, Robert (R) (PN 1560) Amends Title 65 (Public Officers), in open meetings, adding that an executive session may be held to discuss, plan or review matters and records that are deemed necessary for emergency preparedness, protection of public safety and security of all property in a manner that if disclosed would be reasonably likely to jeopardize or threaten public safety or preparedness or public protection. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported as committed from House State Government Sep 25, 2018 - H-First consideration Sep 25, 2018 - H-Laid on the table

64 SB 1095 McGarrigle, Thomas (R) (PN 1894) Amends the Public School Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for Keystone Exams. The use of the Keystone Exams as a graduation requirement or as a benchmark for the need for participation in a project-based assessment shall be delayed until the 2020-2021 school year. Upon the expiration of the delay on the use of Keystone Exams as a graduation requirement and in any school year in which a demonstration of proficiency on a Keystone Exam is required for high school graduation, a student who attains an established composite score on the algebra I, biology and literature Keystone Exams shall be deemed proficient if the student achieves a basic or above performance level on each of the three Keystone Exams. No later than September 30, 2019, the secretary shall establish the satisfactory composite score a student must attain in order to meet the requirements and submit the proposed composite score to the State Board of Education for approval. The State Board of Education must approve a composite score no later than December 31, 2019. Effective immediately. (Prior Printer Number: 1621 1877) Sep 25, 2018 - H-Removed from the table

SB 1096 Browne, Patrick (R) (PN 1897) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in general provisions, defining “highly automated work zone vehicle” and “platoon.” In rules of the road in general, provides for platooning and for autonomous vehicles. Adds a chapter entitled Highly Automated Vehicles, and requires the Department of Transportation or the Turnpike Commission to authorize locations in the state to permit deployment of highly automated work zone vehicles. The bills states that nonlead vehicles in a platoon shall not be subject to the provisions of section 3310 (relating to following too closely) and all platooning motor carrier vehicles must be marked with a visual identifier on the power unit. The department or the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, as applicable, shall authorize the locations in Pennsylvania, on a periodic basis, to permit the deployment of a highly automated work zone vehicle. When operating in an active work zone, a highly automated work zone vehicle does not require a human operator. Effective in 90 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1613) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - S-1 Floor amendment(s) adopted Sep 25, 2018 - S-Over in Senate

SB 1098 Browne, Patrick (R) (PN 1623) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in enforcement, authorizing automated enforcement of failure to stop for school bus with flashing red lights and establishing the School Bus Safety Grant Program Fund. Fines collected shall be deposited into the fund and shall be used by the department to implement the School Bus Safety Grant Program, which is established to promote and increase school bus safety education and training throughout this Commonwealth. Independent school bus contractors are eligible for the grant. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - S-1 Floor amendment(s) adopted Sep 25, 2018 - S-Over in Senate

SB 1129 DiSanto, John (F) (R) (PN 1822) Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations), in adoption, defining “denial of paternity”, “household” and “putative father”; and, in adoption, further providing for hearing, for grounds for involuntary termination and for petition for involuntary termination, providing for notice if identity or whereabouts of birth parent or putative father unknown, further providing for consents necessary to adoption and repealing provisions relating to consents not naming adopting parents. Also provides an alternative procedure for relinquishment. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1647) 1822 Sep 25, 2018 - H-Reported with request to re-refer to House Children & Youth House Judiciary Sep 25, 2018 - H-Rereferred to House Children and Youth

SB 1153 Corman, Jake (R) (PN 1733) Amends Title 34 (Game), in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods; and abrogating a regulation. The intent of the bill is to allow for the use of electronic deer calls. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Game and Fisheries Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Game and Fisheries Sep 25, 2018 - S-First consideration

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SB 1157 Vulakovich, Randy (R) (PN 1819) Amends the Fiscal Code, in Department of the Auditor General, requiring the auditor general to audit the Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network and any related contracts administered. Provides the auditor general shall determine the most effective method of auditing the contracts and their various phases and shall include each phase of the contract awarded in 2016 in the audit. At least two-tenths of one per centum of the funds appropriated to support the Pennsylvania State Police for its administration of the Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network and any related contracts shall be utilized for the reimbursement of the Auditor General. Effective in 60 days. (Prior Printer Number: 1734) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

SB 1168 Eichelberger, John (R) (PN 1748) Amends Title 8 (Boroughs & Incorporated Towns), in elections of officers, further providing for decrease in number of members of council. The bill establishes that the court of common pleas shall certify the question of a proposal to reduce the total number of members of council for the borough from seven to five or to three, as specified by the petition, to the board of election of the county for a referendum vote of the residents at the next general election held not sooner than the thirteenth Tuesday after the date of the petition. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Passed over in committee Senate Appropriations

SB 1169 Killion, Thomas (R) (PN 1749) Amends the Medical Practice Act further providing for genetic counselor. The bill adds that a genetic counselor may provide genetic counseling to clients by ordering genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies as appropriate for the genetic assessment. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Laid on the table

SB 1175 Ward, Kim (R) (PN 1792) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes & Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary) in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for administrative subpoena; and, in juvenile matters, further providing for powers and duties of probation officers and for detention of child. The bill authorizes an administrative subpoena in an ongoing investigation that monitors or utilizes online services or other means of electronic communication to identify individuals who are suspected to have made a terroristic threat committed on or against a school property, including a public school grounds, during a school-sponsored activity or on a conveyance providing transportation to a school entity or school-sponsored activity. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Laid on the table

SB 1176 Yaw, Gene (R) (PN 1756) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities), in home rule and optional plan government, adding language prohibiting the filing of any ordinance or petition pursuant to the Home Rule Law for four years following an election in which any of the three Home Rule questions appears on the ballot and is defeated. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Appropriations

SB 1181 Reschenthaler, Guy (R) (PN 1863) Amends the Public School Code, in school health services, providing for early intervention depression screening for students in grades 6 onward. Effective August 1, 2018. (Prior Printer Number: 1803) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - S-1 Floor amendment(s) adopted Sep 25, 2018 - S-Over in Senate

66 SB 1205 Laughlin, Daniel (F) (R) (PN 1848) Amends Title 40 (Insurance), in regulation of insurers and related persons generally, providing for corporate governance annual disclosure (CGAD). The bill establishes beginning January 1, 2020, a domestic insurer or an insurer that is a member of an insurance group of which this Commonwealth is the lead state shall submit to the department a CGAD no later than June 1 of each calendar year. If a domestic insurer is a member of an insurance group of which this Commonwealth is not the lead state, the insurer shall submit the report required by to the commissioner of the lead state for the insurance group in accordance with the laws of the lead state. Effective immediately. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - S-Third consideration Sep 25, 2018 - S-Final Passage by a vote of 49 YEAS 0 NAYS

SB 1219 Sabatina, John (D) (PN 1941) Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations), in marriage license, further providing for restrictions on issuance of license. The bill establishes that no marriage license may be issues if either of the applicants for a license is under 18 years of age. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Press conference held

SB 1247 Eichelberger, John (R) (PN 1969) Amends the Public School Code, in State System of Higher Education, further providing for purposes and general powers and providing for certain contract provisions prohibited. The bill states the primary mission of the system is the provision of postsecondary instruction for undergraduate and graduate students to and beyond the master’s degree designed to address the needs of the Commonwealth’s workforce for advanced careers, including technological education. Further, certain contract provisions are prohibited. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Passed over in committee Senate Education

SB 1249 Vogel, Jr., Elder (R) (PN 1975) Amends the Pennsylvania Election Code establishing the Pennsylvania Election Law Advisory Board. The board shall: (1) Study the Pennsylvania Election Code and identify statutory language to repeal, modify or update; (2) Collaborate with other agencies and political subdivisions of the Commonwealth to study election-related issues; (3) Study the development of new election technology and voting machines; (4) Evaluate and make recommendations on improving the electoral process in Pennsylvania by amending the Pennsylvania Election Code; and implementing best practices identified to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the electoral process in Pennsylvania; and (5) By the end of each fiscal year, publish extensive and detailed findings on the department’s publicly accessible Internet website and make them available in electronic format to the Office of the Governor and members of the GeneralAssembly. Effective in 60 days. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Public hearing held in committee Senate State Government

SB 1264 Hughes, Vincent (D) (PN 2017) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, adding language prohibiting a loaded firearm in a vehicle. Further provides a first offense shall be a third degree misdemeanor and a second or subsequent offense shall be a first degree misdemeanor. Effective in 60 day. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Press conference held

SR 104 Bartolotta, Camera (R) (PN 796) Resolution urging the Governor to end the moratorium on new nonsurface disturbance natural gas drilling leases involving Commonwealth State forest land. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

SR 214 Greenleaf, Stewart (R) (PN 1255) Resolution urging Pennsylvania natural gas producers to export natural gas to European countries in an effort to curtail the natural gas monopoly that Russia has on the region. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee on Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as committed from Senate Environmental Resources and Energy

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SR 292 White, Donald (R) (PN 1615) Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue of immunization policies for students residing at institutions of higher education, conduct a comprehensive analysis of compliance with existing immunization requirements, examine the need for updating immunization policies, suggest options for enhancing voluntary immunization rates for students and report its findings and recommendations to the Senate. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Education Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as amended Senate Education

SR 417 Dinniman, Andrew (D) (PN 1972) Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish an advisory committee to conduct a study on secondary school start time in this Commonwealth. (Prior Printer Number: 1971) Sep 25, 2018 - S-Voted favorably from committee as amended Senate Education Sep 25, 2018 - S-Reported as amended Senate Education

SR 419 Scarnati, Joseph (R) (PN 1996) Concurrent Resolution honoring the life of Stephen C. MacNett. Sep 25, 2018 - S-Laid out for discussion Sep 25, 2018 - S-Adopted by a vote of 49 YEAS 0 NAYS

SR 422 Killion, Thomas (R) (PN 2005) Resolution designating the month of September 2018 as “Sepsis Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Introduced and adopted

SR 423 Dinniman, Andrew (D) (PN 2006) Resolution recognizing the month of October 2018 as “National Principals Month” in Pennsylvania and honoring the contribution of principals in the elementary schools, middle schools & high schools of our nation. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Introduced and adopted

SR 424 Dinniman, Andrew (D) (PN 2007) Resolution recognizing the week of September 23 through 29, 2018 as “Juvenile Detention Centers and Alternative Programs Week” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Introduced and adopted

SR 425 Dinniman, Andrew (D) (PN 2008) Resolution recognizing the month of September 2018 as “National Senior Center Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Introduced and adopted

SR 426 Vulakovich, Randy (R) (PN 2009) Resolution designating the month of September 2018 as “Military Service Opportunity Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Introduced and adopted

SR 427 Martin, Scott (F) (R) (PN 2010) Resolution designating the month of September 2018 as “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania encouraging young Pennsylvanians who are fighting cancer, expressing gratitude to doctors and nurses who provide special care. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Introduced and adopted

SR 428 Bartolotta, Camera (R) (PN 2011) Resolution recognizing the week of September 17 through 23, 2018 as “Constitution Week” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Introduced and adopted

68 SR 429 Tartaglione, Christine (D) (PN 2012) Resolution observing September 15 through October 15, 2018 “Hispanic Heritage Month” in Pennsylvania and recognizing the achievements of Hispanic Americans in our Commonwealth. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Introduced and adopted

SR 430 Tomlinson, Robert (R) (PN 2013) Resolution designating the month of September 2018 as “#UTILITYCAREERS Month” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Introduced and adopted

SR 431 Eichelberger, John (R) (PN 2014) Resolution designating the month of September 2018 as “Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month” and September 22, 2018, as “Brain Aneurysm Awareness Day” in Pennsylvania. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Introduced and adopted

SR 432 Scarnati, Joseph (R) (PN 2015) Resolution recognizing the 3rd Annual Capitol All-Stars Charity Softball Game. Sep 24, 2018 - S-Introduced and adopted

UPCOMING MEETINGS

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

***House Children and Youth (Rescheduled from 9/25/18) 8:45 a.m., Room B-31, Main Capitol To consider: HB 2641 Stephens, Todd Amends Title 23 re penalties SB 1129 DiSanto, John (F Amends Title 23 re adoption

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

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

***Senate Local Government (Rescheduled from 9/25/18) 9:30 a.m., Room 461, Main Capitol To consider: SB 1069 Costa, Jay Amends 2nd Class County Code re dissolution HB 1887 James, Lee Amends First Class Twp. Code re property HB 1888 James, Lee Amends Titles 8 & 11 re corporate powers HB 1889 James, Lee Amends an act re incorporated towns

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

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

***House Appropriations (Agenda updated) Off the Floor, Room 140, Main Capitol To consider: HB 107 Godshall, Robert Amends Title 66 re natural gas expansion HB 482 Roae, Brad Act re State-owned vehicle assignment HB 652 Emrick, Joe Amends DRJTBC re Governor veto power HB 1471 Christiana, Jim Amends 2nd Class County Code re veteran graves HB 1511 Quinn, Marguerit Amends Tax Reform Code re hotel occupancy HB 1742 Mehaffie, Thomas Amends Human Services Code re Keystone STARS HB 2071 Stephens, Todd Act re workplace violence preventionHB 2426 Staats, Craig Act re PFC John Rivers Way SB 653 Browne, Patrick Amends Local Tax Enabling Act re Collection SB 1005 Eichelberger, Jo Amends County Code re extensive revisions

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

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

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

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

***House Democratic Policy Committee (Location updated) 2:00 p.m., Carmichaels & Cumberland Fire Hall Township Volunteer Fire Department Hall, 420 West George Street, Carmichaels Public Hearing with Rep. on Decline of Volunteer Firefighters

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

***Joint Legislative Budget & Finance Committee (New) 10:00 a.m., Hearing Room 2, North Office Building Meeting to release a report entitled: A Fiscal and Operational Review of the YDC/YFC System

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

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

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

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

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

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

MONDAY - 10/15/18 ***House State Government (New) 10:00 a.m., Room G50, Irvis Office Building Public hearing on Election Integrity and Reforms

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

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

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

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