COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA 1fiegislatifre mnurnal

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1999

SESSION OF 1999 183RD OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 37

SENATE The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks Reverend Gordon, who is the guest today ofSenator Piccola. MONDAY. September 27. 1999 JOURNAL APPROVED The Senate met at 2 p.m.. Eastern Daylight Saving Time. ThePRESIDENT. A quorum ofthe Senate being present, the The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Mark S. Schweiker) Clerk will read the Journal ofthe preceding Session ofJune 16, in the Chair. 1999. The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the preceding PRAYER Session, when, on motion ofSenator LOEPER, further reading The Chaplain. Reverend JOHN GORDON, ofProgreSs Im­ was dispensed with and the Journal was approved. manuel Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg, offered the following COMMUNICATIONS. FROM THE GOVERNOR prayer: SENATE BILLS RETURNED WITHOUT APPROVAL Please pray with me. Dear Lord God. we give You thanks and praise for this won­ The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following veto derful world You have made, which You care for and sustain. messages from His Excellency, the Governor ofthe Common­ Everywhere we look we see Your handiwork. Lord, we marvel wealth, advising that the following Senate Bills had been re­ at your artistry, the amazing intricacies and complexities of turned without approval: Your designs. We see Your beauty and creativity, and the bal­ SB 309, entitled: ance ofnature astounds us. So, Lord, we acknowledge You as the good and gracious creator and sovereign. We worship You, AnAct amending Title 24 (Education) ofthe Pennsylvania Consol­ for You alone are worthy. idated Statutes, further providing for creditable nonschool service, for eligibility for limited early retirement, for contributions for pmchase Lord God, we have also seen Your power and become more ofcredit for creditable nonschool service and for exceptions to termina­ acutely aware ofour frailty. We cannot change the course ofa tion ofannuities. single drop ofI3in, let alone the path ofa storm. Yet so often we go about our work as ifwe were in control. forgetting to honor The Clerk read the veto message as follows: am properly fear You in our deliberations. You know how easy Jwe 25, 1999 it is for us to be autonomous, self-centered, and self-sufficient. Forgive us, merciful Lord, and draw us back to Yourself. To The Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Help to us fear You and shun evil. Help us not to be wise in our I have before me Senate Bill 309, Printer's Nwnber 1187, which own eyes, but rather empower us to seek Your righteousness, amends the Public School Employees' Retirement Code: to provide for Your standards ofjustice, Your wisdom and perspective for the creditable nonschool service for individuals with service in the Cadet Nurse Corps and the Peace Corps; to extend the filing date for limited welfare ofthis rich Commonwealth and all ofits citizens. early retirement; and. to create an exception to the termination ofannu­ Great God and King, You have given us this great land and ities under the system. given us the awesome responsibility to be stewards ofits wealth The 15 day extension., to July 15,1999, ofthe application deadline andpeople. We come now to do the business ofgovernment. We for early retirement for school employees with 30 or more years of credited service is reasonable in order to allow certain teachers who thank You for each Senator here. for this hallowed Chamber, have fallen a few days short of30 years wder the current deadline to and all ofthe varying gifts and talents and perspectives in this take advantage ofthe program. However, the bill creates several unre­ room. lated precedents which could prove detrimental to the School Employ­ Bless us now, we pray, with such a sense ofYour presence, ees'Retirement System (PSERS). First, Senate Bill 309 reduces from two years to one year the mini­ that in all we debate and decide we will be mindful of Your mmn amount ofservice Cadet Nurse Corps members need to be eligi­ watch over us, knowing that one day we will have to give an ble to purchase service credit. In addition, since the adoption ofAct 23 account to You, the holy and impartial judge ofall. And, Lord, of1991, active members and retirees who retired after December 31, give us joyin our work. May we celebrate each day You give us. 1988 have been able to purchase this credit. The bill restricts the Cadet Nurse Corps purchase option to individuals retiring between January We ask this all in Your holy name. Amen 1, 1984 and September 1, 1988. The reason for this restriction is not clear. While it is wusual to permit certain classes ofretirees to pur- 750 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27, chase service credit, it is even more lmusual to limit the purchase to The Clerk read the veto message as follows: only certain members of that class. This restriction may im~ .the contract ofthose active members and retirees who are currently eligIble June 25, 1999 to purchase the Cadet Nurse Cmps credit, but have not y~t done ~. Senate Bill 309 permits an active member or multiple servIce To TheHonorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: nonsc~~l member to purchase up to two years ofservice credit for I have on my desk for review Senate Bill 852, P.N.12l~ which service as a Peace Corps vollmteer. The purchase must be made WIthin amends Title 53 (Mlmicipalities Generally) ofthe Pennsylvama Con­ three years oftheeffective date ofSenate Bill 309 or within three yc:ars P~ COIp~ ~ce, solidated Statutes. of entry into school service subsequent to the As originally drafted, Senate Bill 852 would ~o~ mlmici~ties whichever is later. While I am supportive ofrecogmzmg servIce m the b~ ~e ~on. alterna~ve. to use a written price quotation submitted Peace Cmps, the bill provides no method for the purchase While I am supportive ofthe use offacsimile transmIssIon m ~ ofthat service. Therefore, the employee IS likely to pay less than the municipal bidding process, an uilrelated amendment. was added which full actuarial cost ofthe increased benefit acquired through the pur­ amusem~t ~bilio/ prohibits a municipality or school district from levymg an chase, resulting in an increase in the unfunded .of PSERS and or admissions tax on events at a convention center owned by a mumcI­ nonsc~ool an unfairness with respect to other members WIth eligIble pal authority and located in certain first class townships in third class service who must pay the full actuarial costs to purchase that servIce. counties. The only facility in the Commonwealth that meets these Senate Bill 309 also permits an annuitant to be employed by a ~h, criteria is the Luzerne COlmty Convention Center. .. school district, intermediate lmit, or area vocational school as a I am supportive ofthe elimination of, or the placement oflimita­ ~th­ director or sponsor ofa school activity lmder a separate contract tions on, the assessment ofamusement or admissions taxes in the Com­ out cessation ofannuity payments orforfeiture ofthe ten percent retire­ monwealth. These taxes often place a substantial burden on businesses ment incentive ifthe contract specifies that no service credit would be involved in the tourism industry. Some entertainment and recreational earned in the PSERS and no contributions are made to PSERS by the facilities have contemplated leaving the Commonwealth because of retiree, the public school employer, or the Commonwealth for work high amusement taxes. The loss ofthese businesses would result in a provided under the con1ract. annui~t ~ployed loss ofjobs for our citizens...... Finally, Senate Bill 309 permits an to be by However: ifthe amusement tax IS to be lifted or limited, It should a school district, intermediate lmit, or area vocational-technical school be done so U; a lmiform and consistent manner for all subjects ofthe on a less-than-full-time basis as an instructor or administrator ofan tax. In 1998, I signed Act 50, which adopted local tax ref~. Act 50 adult education or basic literacy education program without cessation capped existing amusement and admissions taxes a~ ~e rate ~P'?sed ofannuity payments or forfeiture ofthe ten percent retirement in~­ wo~d ~ by any political subdivision as ofJune 30, 1997. Political SUbdiVISIOns tive ifthe contract specifies that no service credit be earned that adopt the tax after that date may not impose the tax at a ~te the PSERS andno contributions are made by the annUltant, the public than o~ ~~-wide !imi~~ school, or the Commonwealth for work provided under the ~tract. higher 5%. This type was an appropnate and positive step towards limiti.n~ ~e ~Sltion of ~e .am.usem~t These provisions would allow those who took ~ly retirement ~ tax. To unilatemlly deprive one mmuclpality or school district m which incentives to be reemployed to perform the same servIces, part of a specific facility is located does not provide fair or lmiform relieffrom those services. This is inconsistent with the goal ofearly retirement, these taxes. which is the reduction ofcomplement. . In fact, I believe the exemption ofthe convention center from The Public School Employees' Retirement Code has consistently schoo~ amusement or admissions taxes in Senate Bill 852 violates Article expressed that, except in emergencies, a retiree returning to or VIII, Section I ofthe Pennsylvania Constitution. Article vm, Section state service ceases to receive a pension and must become an active, I provides that . contributing member of the system. Authorizing.a ~ to return nAlltaxes shall be lmiform, upon the same class ofsubjects, indefinitely to school service in a nonemergency SItuation 18 ~ ftmda­ supplem~tal ~~t within the territorial limits ofthe authority levying the tax, mental change that permits a retiree to receive and shall be levied and collected lmder general laws." income from the same employer that provided the additional mcentive In Leonard v. Thombmgh. 507 Pa. 317,489 A.2d 1349 (1985), to retire. the Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that the Philadelphia City.Wage These provisions establish a lack oflmiformity in the system, as u~ res~dents they apply only to those retirees returning to service to perform ser­ Tax, which imposed differing tax rates and nom:esldents of Philadelphia, did not violate the U~o~ty Clause of e1th~ the vices in a specified position. Annuitants returning to perform other Pennsylvania or the United States Constitution. In that case, reslden~ school service would remain subject to cessation oftheir pensions and ~ nom~l­ forfeiture of10% ofthe retirement incentive. of the city were subject to a wage tax at a higher rate dents. The Court held that nonresident wage earners used CIty servIces Such a program would provide a strong inducement for employees to a lesser extent than city residents. Unlike residents, nonresidents did to retire early who would nototherwise choose ~ retire. Employees m:e not benefit from the twenty-four hour and seven day per week avail­ given incentives to retire early, with substantial ~lac~c:nt oftherr ability of the services. Because there concrete justification f~r current income. Senate Bill 309 would then proVIde additional com­ was imposing a higher tax rate on resident wage earners on n~~I­ pensation to work in part-time positions after retirement. This ~ thaJ:1 dents the local tax constitutional, at 1353. There IS no similar the strong potential for higher total incotne for lower work: COIDmlt­ was ratio~ basis for the different tax treatments in Senate Bill 852. ments. It is difficult at this time to quantify the additional cost that might result under this proposal. Patrons ofan event at another recreational or entertainment facil­ ity in the same mlmicipality would be required to pay the amusement Because of1ack ofunifonnity, possible impairment ofcontract and or admissions tax, while the convention center would be exempt. Pa­ related uncertainties and inequities created by the various proposals trons at another facility cannot be distinguished from patrons ofthe contained in Senate Bill 309, I am hereby returning Senate Bill 309 without my signature. convention center who will not be subject to the tax. Therefore, under Senate Bill 852, the municipality or school district would be required moMAS J. RIDGE to impose a tax in an unconstitutional manner. Governor Therefore, because of the policy and Constitutional problems raised by Senate Bill 852, I am hereby returning Senate Bill 852, SB 852, entitled: Printer's Number 1216 without my signature.

An Act amcoding Title 53 (Mlmicipalities Generally) ofthe Penn­ TIlOMAS J. RIDGE sylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing fm:: wri~ or tele­ Governor phonic price quotations from contractors and for the lDlposltion ofan amusement or admission tax on certain facilities. 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 751

The PRESIDENT. The communications and bills will be laid ACT ARE HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM TIlE CAPITAL FA­ on the table. CnmESFUND 101HEDEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES IN 1HEMAXIMUM AMOUNT OF 183,9n,QQ9 591,657,000 TO BE APPROVAL OF SENATE BILL USED BY ITEXCLUSIVELY 10DEFRAY TIm FINANCIAL COST OF TIlE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS CONSISTING OF WITH EXCEPTIONS lHEACQUISmON OF ORIGINAL MOVABLE FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFICALLY ITEMIZED IN A CAPITAL BUDGET. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate communication in AFTER RESERVING OR PAYING TIm EXPENSES OF TIIE SALE writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the Common­ OF TIm OBliGATION, TIlE STATE TREASURER SHAll PAY TO lHE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES TIlE MONEYS AS wealth, advising that the following Senate Bill had been ap­ REQUIRED AND CERTIFIED BY IT 10BE LEGALLY DUE AND proved and signed by the Governor, with exceptions: PAYABLE.

SB572 This item is approved inthe sum of579,227,000.

Said bill having been returned with the following message: (C) lRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE.-TIm NET PROCEEDS OF TIlE SALE OF TIlE OBLIGATIONS AUTHORIZED IN TIllS June 25, 1999 ACT ARE HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM TIlE CAPITAL FA­ CIUTIES FUND TO TIlE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION To 1beHonomb1e, 1be Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: IN TIm MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF 1838,298,QQQ $980,555,000 TO BE USED BY IT EXCLUSIVELY TO DEFRAY lHE FINANCIAL .I have the ~onor to inform you that I have this day approved and COST OF lHE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PROJECTS signed Senate Bill 572, Printers No. 1249, entitled, "A SUPPLEMENT TO TIIE ACT OF MAY 13, 1999 (p.L. , NO.6), ENTITLED 'AN SPECIFICALLY ITEMIZED IN A CAPITAL BUDGET. AFlER RE­ SERVING OR PAYING THE EXPENSE OF THE SALE OF THE ACT PROVIDING FOR TIlE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR TIlE FISCAL OBLIGATION, TIlE STATE TREASURER SHAll PAY 10 lHE YEAR 1999-2000,' ITEMIZING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PRO­ JECTS, FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT PROJECTS; TRANSPOR­ DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THE MONEYS AS RE­ TATION ASSISTANCE PROJECTS, REDEVELOPMENT ASSIS­ QUIRED AND CERTIFIED BY IT 10 BE LEGALLY DUE AND PAYABLE. TANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE CAPITAL PRO­ JECTS, FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS, KEYSTONE This item is approved in the sum of$734,469,000. RECREATION, PARK AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS AND FORESTRY BRIDGE PROJECTS TO BE CONSTRUCTED OR AC­ (D) REDEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE.-TImNET PROCEEDS QUIRED OR ASSISTED BY TIIE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL OF TIlE SALE OF TIlE OBLIGATIONS AUTHORIZED IN TIllS SERVICES, TIlE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NAT­ ACT ARE HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM THE CAPITAL FA­ URAL RESOURCES, TIlE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL ClLITIES FUND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND PROlECTION, TImDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECO­ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE MAXIMUMAMOUNf OF NOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TIlEDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTA­ $2,83(;,889,00Q $2,874,3~9,Q9Q 53,579,353,000 TO BE USED BY IT TION, 1HEPENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION OR EXCLUSIVELY TO DEFRAY THE FINANCIAL COST OF TIlE TIlE PENNSYLVANIA GAME COMMISSION, TOGETIIER wrrn REDEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT CAPI­ TIIEIR ESTIMATED FINANCIAL COSTS; AUTHORIZING TIlE TAL ASSISTANCE PROJECTS SPECIFICALLY ITEMIZED IN A INCURRlNG OF DEBT wrrnOUT TIm APPROVAL OF TIm ELEC10RS FOR TIm PURPOSE OF FINANCING TIlE PROJECTS CAPITAL BUDGET. AFI'ER RESERVING OR PAYING THE EX­ PENSES OF TIlE SALE OF THE OBLIGATION, TIlE STATE TO BE CONSTRUCTED OR ACQUIRED OR ASSISTED BY TIlE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, TIm DEPARTMENT OF TREASURER SHALL PAY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMU­ CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, TIIE DEPART­ NIlYAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THE MONEYS AS RE­ MENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROlECTION, TIm DEPART­ QUIRED AND CERTIFIED BY IT TO BE LEGALLY DUE AND MENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OR PAYABLE. TIlE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; STATING TIIE ES­ in TIMATED USEFUL LIFE OF TIlE PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING This item is approved the sum ofS3,358,257,ooO. CERTAIN WAIVERS; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS; AND MAK­ ING REPEALS," except as to the following: (E) FLOOD CONIROL.-TIlE NET PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF THE OBliGATIONS AUTHORlZED IN TInS ACT ARE SECTION 17. APPROPRIATIONS. HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM THE CAPITAL FACILITIES (A) PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.-TIlE NET PROCEEDS OF FUND TO lHE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROlEC­ TIlE SALE OF TIlE OBLIGATIONS AUTHORIZED IN TIllS ACT TIONIN TIlE MAXIMUMAMOUNf OF 148,338,QQQ $61,958,000 ARE HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM TIm CAPITAL FACILITIES TO BE USED BY IT EXCLUSIVELY TO DEFRAY TIlE FINAN­ FUND TO TIm DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES IN TIIE CIAL COST OF lHE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS SPECIFI­ MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF 11,~81,9(;8,9QQ 11,433,439,9QQ CALLY ITEMIZED IN A CAPITAL BUDGET. AF1ER RESERVING 51,970,833,000 TO BE USED BY IT EXCLUSIVELY TO DEFRAY OR PAYING 1HEEXPENSE OF TIm SALE OF TIlE OBLIGATION TIm FINANCIAL COST OF TIlE PUBLIC lMPROVEMENT PRO­ TIm STATE TREASURER SHAll PAY 10 TIlE DEPARTMENT THE JECTS SPECIFICALLY ITEMIZED IN A CAPITAL BUDGET. AF­ OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MONEYS AS RE­ TER RESERVING OR PAYING TIm EXPENSES OF TIlE SALE OF QUIRED AND CERTIFIED BY IT TO BE LEGALLY DUE AND TIlE OBLIGATION, TIlE STATE TREASURER SHAll PAY TO PAYABLE. TIm DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES TIm MONEYS AS REQUIRED AND CERTIFIED BY IT 10BE LEGALLY DUE AND This item is approved in the sum of516,338,000. PAYABLE. .I have wi~eld my approval from parts ofthe above appropria­ This item is approved in the sum of51,371,473,000. tions because projects have been included in this bill which cannot be l~y imp1~ted~ which ~ ~licate projects either approved in (B) FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT.-TIlE NET PROCEEDS preVIOUS capItal project authonzation acts or within Senate Bill 572. OF TIIE SALE OF TIlE OBLIGATIONS AUTHORIZED IN TIllS Some projects contained in the bill do not meet the definitions ofa capital project in the category ofproject where they are listed, and the 752 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

Commonwealth may not, therefore, legally fund those projects under GREENTREE ROAD 250,000 the Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act. ••• Inaddition, there are a great number ofprojects contained in Sen­ (II) CARBON COUNTY ate Bill 512 which have vague or unclear descriptions. Although I have (A) EAST SIDE BOROUGH, RECON­ not vetoed these, I strongly recommend that the Legislature provide STRUCTION AND REHABILIT­ better descriptions ofprojects in the future. Inadequately described ATION OF SCHOOL BUILDING projects may be subject to future veto for vagueness and lack ofspe­ FOR USE AS BOROUGH OFFICES, cific description. MEETING HALL AND SENIOR A nmnber ofthe projects inthe Redevelopment Assistance Capital CITIZEN COMMUNITY FACILITY 60,000 category may not meet the minimmn total project amount of$1 million. (B) MAHONING lOWNSHIP, LAND AC­ While I have not vetoed them from Senate Bill 572, any project which QmsmoN FOR TIIE CONSTRUC­ is not over SI million in total costs cannot be funded. In future capital TION OF NEW TOWNSHIP OFFICES bills passed by the Legislature, unless the total project cost is indi­ AND POLICE STATION 300,000 cated. I intend to approve only those projects which are in the bill for (C) BANKS TOWNSHIP, DESIGN AND 5250,000 or more on the assumption that most projects will be request­ CONSTRUCTION OF TOWNSHIP ing at least one quarter ofthe total project funds from the Common­ OFFICE AND COMMUNITY ACTIV­ wealth. These items again point out the necessity for detailed descrip­ ITYBUILDING 145,000 tions ofprojects included in the bill since adequately described pro­ (D) COUNTY PROJECT, DESIGN AND jects, including total project cost, would avoid uncertainty about CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BUILD­ whether the project should be authorized. ING OR ACQmsmoN AND REHA­ Substantial capital project itemization acts have been passed in the BILITATION OF EXISTING BUILD­ last several years. It is beyond reasonable expectations that all projects ING FOR COUNTY OPERATIONS approved in prior acts, in addition to those contained in Senate Bill FACILITY 1,500,000 512, could be financed and also maintain the Commonwealth's current (III) SCHUYLKILL COUNTY financial strength. (A) FOSTER TOWNSHIP, DESIGN AND This Achninistration remains committed to maintaining·the Com­ CONSTRUCTION OF MUNICIPAL monwealth's fmancial integrity though exercising restraint in the BUILDING 350,000 amount of new construction and other capital projects undertaken. (B) BOROUGH OF ST. CLAIR, DESIGN Therefore, many projects in Senate Bill 572 will not be undertaken. AND CONSTRUCTION OF POLICE Senate Bill 572 and the previous capital project itemization act, STATION 350,000 Act 199747, contain a provision which will automatically repeal any (C) BOROUGH OF TREMONT, INTE­ project not under construction within four years ofthe effective date of RIORAND EXTERIOR REPAIR AND the act. This will serve to reduce the amount ofdebt authorized that RECONSTRUCTION OF TREMONT has been substantially increased due to the passage ofcapital project AREA COMMUNITY CENTER IN­ authorizations of such large magnitudes as Senate Bill 572 and Act CLUDING ROOF, WINDOWS, WA­ 199747. Therefore, the increase in project authorizations in this bill TERPROOFING, DOORS PAINTING should nothave a negative an impact {sicjon our bond rating, as might AND HVAC SYSTEMS 385,000 otherwise occur. (D) HUBLEY lOWNSHIP, DESIGN AND The bill contains one math error in the category ofRedevelopment CONSTRUCTION OF MUNICIPAL Assistance Capital. The total shown for this category is $1,000,000 BUILDING more than the total ofthe projects in that category. I have therefore 250,000 made an adjustment to the total amount approved to account for this (E) BOROUGH OF RINGTOWN, DESIGN difference. In addition, two projects in the category ofPublic Improve­ AND CONSTRUCTION OF MUNICI­ ment will be funded using current revenue ofthe General Fund. They PAL BUILDING 250,000 are capital projects and therefore need to be itemized in a capital bud­ (F) RUSH TOWNSHIP, CONSTRUCTION get but funds for these projects were contained in the General Appro­ OF lOWNSHIP BUILDING INCLUD­ priation Act of1999. They are the Veterans Memorial at the National ING ORIGINAL FURNITURE AND Cemetery for $2.5 million (under the Department of Veterans and EQUIPMENT 600,000 Military AffiIirs) and the indoor fIreanns training center for 53 million (G) BOROUGH OF MAHANOY Cm (under the State Police). I have therefore made an adjus1ment to the DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF amount approved in this category to account for this. MAHANOY AREA TRAIN STATION As in previous item vetoes ofcapital project authorization acts, I DEPOTIMUSEUM 200,000 am listing those projects that will not be undertaken. These are: (H) NORTII MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, AD­ DmONS AND MODIFICATION TO SECTION 3. ITEMIZATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENr TOWNSHIP BUILDING 258,000 PROJECTS. (I) BOROUGH OF CRESSONA, RENO­ TOTAL VATION OF SALT STORAGE PROJECT BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ALLOCATION OF ADDmONAL GARAGE SPACE 100,000 ••• (3) DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION (2) DEPARlMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECO­ AND NATURAL RESOURCES NOMIC DEVELOPMENT ••• (I) ALLEGHENY COUNTY (VllI) ALLEGHENY COUNTY (A) PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL ••• COMPLEX, DEVELOPMENT OF (B) AllE-KISKI RIVER PARKS EXPAN­ STATE-OF-TIIE-ART MAINTE­ SION PROJECT 50,000,000 NANCE AND TRAINING COMPLEX ••• FOR THE NEW FLEET OF US AIR- (IX) CLINTON COUNTY WAYS PLANES 100,000,000 (A) CITY OF LOCK HAVEN, DEVELOP­ (B) PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION MENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 753

FISH LADDER AT GRANT STREET DISTRICT 10,000,000 DAM 1,000,000 (Xll) LACKAWANNA COUNfY (X) ERIE COUNTY (A) SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT (A) HEADWATERS CONSERVATION CONS1RUCTION OF HIGH SCHOOL PARK LOCATED AT UPPER MILL AND/OR REHABILITATION CREEK BASIN, INTERSECTION OF AND/OR ADDmONS TO 1HE EX­ ROUTE 8 AND 1-90 2,025,000 ISTING SCHOOL BUllDINGS AND (Xl) GREENE COUNfY PROPERTIES WITHIN 1HE CITY OF (A) MONONGAHELA RIVERFRONT SCRANTON 7,700,000 DEVELOPMENT 600,000 (BASE PROJECT ALLOCATION ­ (B) FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, 57,000,000) CRAWFORD FIELD PARK AND (DESIGN AND CONTINGENCIES ­ ROUTE 188 SITE PREPARATION 325,000 5700,000) (C) GREENE COUNIY CEN1RAL POOL 300,000 (XllI) LUZERNE COUNfY (D) RICHHILL TOWNSHIP, COMMU­ (A) NANTICOKElLUZERNE COUNfY NITY PARK CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNfIY COLLEGE ATHLETIC lMPROVEMENTS 127,000 FACILITY 1,000,000 ••• (XIV) MONTGOMERY COUNTY (5) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (A) JENKINTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT, (l) TEMPLE UNIVERSITY RENOVATIONS TO BRING SCHOOL ••• BUllDINGS INTO ADA COMPli­ (F) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ANCE 220,000 ANNEX BUllDING FOR 1HE MAIN (XV) UNIVERSflY OF pmSBURGHMEDI­ CAMPUS STUDENT ACTIVITY CAL CENTER CENTER 4,600,000 (A) CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOP­ ••• MENT OF TIIE UPMC PIITSBURGH (llI) THADDEUS STEVENS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY CANCER RESEARCH CLINIC 1,500,000 ••• ••• (C) ACQmsmoN OF COMMUNITY HOS­ (7) DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PITAL BUllDING AND CONVERSION (I) ALLEGHENY COUNTY TO DORMITORY AND CLASSROOM ••• FACILTIlES 6,400,000 (B) ETNA BOROUGH, CONS1RUCTION (BASE PROJECT ALLOCATION - OF A RETAINING WALL ON GREIS­ 52,000,000) MORE STREET 200,000 (LAND ALLOCATION - $4,000,000) (C) GREENWALD FLOOD CONTROL (DESIGN AND CONTINGENCIES ­ PROJECT 2,450,000 $400,000) (BASE PROJECT ALLOCATION ­ ••• 52,000,000) (VI) UNIVERSITY OF pmSBURGH (DESIGN AND CONTINGENCIES ­ ••• $450,000) (C) OAKLAND CAMPUS ••• (l) RENOVATION AND ADDmON (E) MILLVALE BOROUGH, REPLACE A TO CENTRAL CHILLED WATER RETAINING WALL AT GIRTY'S SYSTEM 7,800,000 RUN CREEK LOCATED ON THE ••• PROPERTY AT 510 EAST OHIO (VITI) ALLEGHENY COUNTY S1REET 162,000 (A) RENOVATION AND EXPANSION (F) SHARPSBURG BOROUGH, CON­ OF MAIN CAMPUS BUllDING STRUCTION OF A RETAINING OF AUBERLE SCHOOL 1,050,000 WALL ON NOBLE STREET 55,000 (IX)BUTLERCOUNfY ••• (A) RESTORATION AND lMPROVE­ (II) ARMS1RONG COUNTY MENTS TO BUTLER COMMUNITY (A) KISKIMINETAS TOWNSHIP, COLLEGE 508,000 SEWERLINE EXTENSIONS 2,000,000 (X) GREENE COUNTY (B) KISKIMINETAS TOWNSHIP, (A) WAYNESBURG COLLEGE WATERLINE EXTENSIONS 3,000,000 (1) TWO ADDmONAL LOCKER (C) NORTH BUFFALO TOWNSHIP AND ROOMS AT COLLEGE GYM 500,000 SUGARCREEK TOWNSHIP, (ll) INSTALL NEW WINDOWS IN WATERLINE EXTENSIONS 2,000,000 MILLER HALL 1,000,000 ••• (llI) INSTALL CENTRAL AIR CON- (III) BERKS COUNTY DmONING 4TH FLOOR (A) STREAM BANKS FENCING PRO­ MILLER HALL 300,000 GRAM 1,000,000 (IV) CONSTRUCTION OF LOCKER (B) BERKS COUNTY CONSERVATION ROOM AND SERVICE FACIL­ ORGANIZATION, WARM SEASONS ITY AT SOCCER FIELD AND GRASSES PROGRAM 1,000,000 SOFTBALL FIELD AREA 200,000 (C) FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT, (Xl) LAWRENCE COUNfY HEIDELBURG TOWNSHIP 100,000 (A) CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HIGH (IV) BLAIR COUNTY SCHOOL IN NEW CASTLE SCHOOL (A) RECONSTRUCTION OF INTERCEP- TOR DRAINAGE SYSTEM, 754 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

BURGOON ROAD TO 58lH PLEASANT HILL AREA WATER STREET, CITY OF ALTOONA 1,500,000 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 1,000,000 ••• (I) DECATUR TOWNSmP, REVITAL­ (VI) BUILER COUNTY IZATION OF DRANE IllLL AREA (A) WEST SUNBURY BOROUGH SEW­ WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 1,000,000 AGE UPGRADE 1,000,000 (1) DECATUR TOWNSIllP, REVITAL­ (B) IMPROVEMENTS TO BUTLER CDC IZATION OF MOCK HILL AREA WATER SYSTEMS 2,000,000 WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 1,000,000 (C) CmCORA BOROUGH, IMPROVE­ (K) WOODWARD TOWNSIllP, REVI- MENTS TO WATERLINES 1,000,000 TALIZATION OF SANBOURN AREA (D) PENN TOWNSIllP, IMPROVE- WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 1,000,000 MENTS TO TOWNSIllP WATER (L) GRAHAM TOWNSIllP, REVITAL­ SYSTEM 4,000,000 IZATION OF VARIOUS AREA WA­ (E) MIDDLESEX TOWNSIllP, IM- TER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 1,000,000 PROVEMENTS TO TOWNSmP WA­ (M) PIKE TOWNSIllP, REVITALIZA- TERSYSTEM 10,000,000 TION OF REHABILITATION OF (F) ADAMS TOWNSIllP, IMPROVE­ SEWAGE TREATMENT FAClLITIES 1,000,000 MENTS TO TOWNSIllP WATER (N) lAWRENCE TOWNSIllP, REVITAL­ SYSTEM 600,000 IZATION OF WATER DISTRIBU­ (G) BurLER CITY, RENOVATION OF TIONSYSTEM 1,000,000 PILLOW STREET STORM SEWER 150,000 (0) BOROUGH OF IRVONA, WATER (Vll) CAMBRIA COUNTY SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS 400,000 (A) CRESSON TOWNSIllP AND WASH­ (P) COUNTY PROJECTS, INGTON TOWNSIllP, LlLLY LEVEL (I) SANDY TOWNSIllP, THREE WATER PROJECT 1,000,000 PHASE SANITARY SEWER (B) ELTON HEIGHTS, SEWAGE PRO­ AND POTABLE WATER EX­ JECT 1,000,000 TENSION PROJECTS; 5,506,000 (C) CASSANDRA BOROUGH, WATER PHASE I- SANITARY SEWERS PROJECT 1,000,000 (51,548,000); (D) BARNESBORO BOROUGH, WATER PHASE n - RESIDENTIAL SEWER PROJECT 1,000,000 (51,651,500); AND (E) PATTON BOROUGH, WATER AND PHASE ill - WATER MAIN EXTEN­ SEWERPROJECT 3,344,000 SION (52,306,700) ••• (Q) COALPORT BOROUGH AND (VIll) CENTRE COUNTY BECCARIA TOWNSIllP, LAND AC­ (A) PATTON TOWNSIllP, REVITALIZA­ QUISmON FOR FLOOD CONlROL TION OF RIDGEMONT AREA WA­ PROJECT 500,000 TER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 1,000,000 (Xll) COLUMBIA COUNTY (B) CONSlRUCTION OF NEW WATER (A) BLOOMSBURG FLOOD CONlROL ACQUISmON SYSTEM 800,000 PROJECT, CONSlRUCTION OF (C) MILESBURG BOROUGH WATER DIKEILEVEE 12,000,000 AUTIfORITY WATER SYSTEM (XTII) ELK COUNTY PROJECT 1,600,000 (A) CITY OF ST. MARYS, CONS1RUCT ••• ELKCREEK SEWERlNTERCEPTOR 2,500,000 (X) CLARION COUNTY (B) CITY OF ST. MARYS, CONSlRUC­ (A) RECONSlRUCTION OF BEAVER TION OF WATER DETENTION CREEK DAM 3,000,000 PONDS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS (XI) CLEARFIELD COUNTY IN THE COMMUNITY 1,500,000 ••• (XIV) ERIE COUNTY (C) MORRIS TOWNSIllP, REVITALIZA­ (A) CONS1RUCTION OF BREAKWALL TION OF WEST DECAlUR S.E. WA­ ON ELK CREEK 500,000 TERPROJECT 1,000,000 (B) CONS1RUCTION OF BREAKWALL (D) BOGGS TOWNSmP, REVITALIZA­ AT WALNUT CREEK ACCESS TION OF SALEM AREA WATER AREA 160,000 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 1,000,000 (XV) GREENE COUNTY (E) BOGGS TOWNSIllP, REVITALIZA­ (A) FRANKLIN TOWNSIllP, WATER, TION OF WEST DECATIJR S.E. SEWER AND STORMWATER EX­ AREA WATER DISTRIBUTION SYS­ TENSIONS ALONG SR 2026 450,000 TEM 1,000,000 (B) POINT MARION BOROUGH (F) BRADFORD TOWNSmP, REVITAL­ (I) RESTORATION OF SEVERELY IZATION OF BIGLER N.E. AREA ERODED RIVERBANK 350,000 WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 1,000,000 (XVI) INDIANA COUNTY (G) BRADFORD TOWNSmP, REVITAL­ (A) CONEMAUGH TOWNSIllP, WATER IZATION OF MlLLSTONE N.E. AND SEWER LINE EXTENSION 2,000,000 AREA WATER DISTRIBUTION SYS­ (XVII) lACKAWANNA COUNTY TEM 1,000,000 (A) FLOOD CON1ROL AND STORM­ (H) DECATUR TOWNSIllP, REVITAL­ WATER PROJECTS IN BOROUGHS IZATION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO OF lHROOP, DUNMORE AND TAY- 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 755

LOR 1,650,000 HYDROLOGIC STIJDIES, STREAM (BASE PROJECT AILOCATION ­ AND RAIN GAUGING AND FLOOD 51,500,000) INUNDATION MAPPING 1,500,000 (DESIGN AND CONTINGENCIES ­ (B) LOWER LYCOMING CREEK FLOOD 5150,000) MITIGATION 1,800,000 (B) CITY OF SCRANTON, INCLUDING, (C) COUNTYWIDE FLOOD HAZARD Bur NOT LIMITED TO, STORM MITIGATION PROGRAM 500,000 SEWERS, ROAD RECONSTRUC­ ••• TION, PUMPING STATIONS, CURB­ (XIX.2) MONROE COUNTY ING AND LEVEES 2,200,000 (A) EAST STROUDSBURG BOROUGH, (BASE PROJECT ALLOCATION ­ RECONSTRUCTION OF DAM 52,000,000) SPILLWAY AND DEVELOPMENT (DESIGN AND CONTINGENCIES ­ OF WELL NO.4 1,000,000 5200,000) ••• (C) CITY OF SCRANTON, STORM­ (XXI) NORTIllIAMPTON COUNTY WATER SEWER RUNOFF MAIN ••• FROM BIRCH TO MAPLE STREET (B) STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, ALONG MEADOW AVENUE 100,000 BOROUGH OF WIND GAP 2,400,000 (D) CITY OF SCRANTON NON-FED­ (C) STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, ERAL FINANCIAL OBUGATION PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP 600,000 FOR FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS (D) RENOVATION OF CITY WATER­ ON LACKAWANNA RIVER 5,000,000 SHED 1,000,000 (E) ARCHIBALD BOROUGH, REHABIL­ (E) CITY OF BETHLEHEM, RENOVA­ ITATION OF SEWER SYSlEMS 400,000 TION OF STORM WATER SYSTEM 1,500,000 (F) MOOSIC BOROUGH, FLOOD CON­ (F) Wll11AMS TOWNSHIP, BRIDGE RE­ TROL PROJECT 1,500,000 PLACEMENT, STORM WATER (G) OLD FORGE BOROUGH, STORM­ MANAGEMENT/MAINTENANCE WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT RENOVATION 1,058,000 FOR AREA NEAR MILWAUKEE (XXll) NORTIIUMBERLAND COUNTY ROAD AND KEYSER AVENUE IN­ (A) MOUNT CARMEL BOROUGH, lERSECTION 2,000,000 SHAMOKlN CREEK. DRAINAGE FA­ (H) SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP CILITY 4,000,000 (I) STORMWATER MANAGEMENT (B) MOUNT CARMEL BOROUGH, Bur­ IMPROVEMENTS TO UN­ lERNUT CREEK DRAINAGE FA­ NAMED TRIBUTARY WInCH CILITY 1,000,000 CONNECTS TO LEGGET'S ••• CREEK 300,000 (XXIII) SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (II) FORD'S POND, REHABILITATE (A) REPAIRS TO OWL CREEK DAM, DAM 400,000 TAMAQUA 3,000,000 (I) lHORNHURST TOWNSHIP, S1REAM (B) RECONSTRUCTION OF SWEET AR­ IMPROVEMENTS 1,200,000 ROW LAKE DAM, PINE GROVE 1,200,000 (XVIll) LEHIGH COUNTY *** (A) NORlH WlllTEIW..L TOWNSHIP, (D) CONSTRUCTION OF STORM WA­ CORRECT STORMWATER PROB­ TER SYSTEM AT VERNON MILLER LEMS 250,000 AND CREST STREET TO REDUCE (B) STIJDY AND SURVEY OF THE FLOODING ALONG STAlE LOWER REACHES OF THE LlTfLE ROUTES 1017 AND 1477, RUSH LEHIGH RIVER 100,000 TOWNSHIP 230,000 (C) PHOENIX SQUARE WATERWAY (E) DREDGING OF SHENANDOAH OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL PRO­ CREEK AND RECONSTRUCTION JECT, CITY OF ALLENTOWN 145,000 OF CREEK WALLS AND (D) STORM SEWER EXTENSION INTO KOHINooR CREEK CULVERT, ALTON PARK 185,000 BOROUGH OF SHENANDOAH 425,000 (E) LEHIGH STREET/33RD STREET (F) CONSTRUCTION OF STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PRO­ DRAINS FOR RUNOFF ON WEST JECT, SALISBURY TOWNSHIP 1,200,000 OAK STREET, BOROUGH OF (XIX) LUZERNE COUNTY FRACKVILLE 467,000 ••• (G) STORM WAlER MANAGEMENT (B) REHABILITATION OF THE WAIL IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING ALONG SOLOMON'S CREEK CONSTRUCTION OF INLETS AND STRETCHING FROM WALLER INSTALLATION OF PIPING AND STREET TO SOUTH FRANKLIN CONSTRUCTION OF BITUMINOUS STREET 3,000,000 SWALES AND ROLL CURB ON (C) HUGHESTOWN BOROUGH, CON­ COAL STREET, VILLAGE OF UP­ STRUCTION OF SEWER LINE 3,200,000 PER BROWNSVILLE, WEST (XIX.1) LYCOMING COUNTY MAHANOY TOWNSHIP 110,000 (A) INlEGRATED FLOOD FORECAST­ ••• ING SYSTEM - URBAN AREA TO­ (XXV) UNION COUNTY POGRAPHY STIJDY INCLUDING (A) BUFFALO CREEK WATERSHED, 756 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

REDUCTION OF EROSION, WET­ 5340,000) LAND CREATION AND IMPROVE­ (D) ERIE ART MUSEUM, ACQUISmON, MENf OF CHANNEL STABILITY 550,000 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF *** THE ERIE ART MUSEUM ANNEX (XXVII) WASlllNGTON COUNTY AND SHARED FACILmES CON­ (A) CALIFORNIA BOROUGHILONG NECTOR BUILDING 18,000,000 BRANCH WATERLINE EXTENSION 250,000 (BASE PROJECT ALLOCATION ­ (B) CARROll TOWNSHIP WATERLINE 514,400,000) EXTENSION 45,000 (DESIGN AND CONTINGENCIES ­ (C) WASHINGTON COUNTY REDEVEL­ 53,600,000) OPMENT AUIHORITY, ACQUISI­ (9) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TION, DEMOLTIlON AND IM­ (I) CLEARFIELD AREA HOSPITAL PROVEMENTS TO ASBESTOS FA­ (A) PURCHASE OF VAN TO TRANS­ CILITIES INCLUDING THE OLD PORT PATIENTS AND FOR CON­ MONONGAHELA HOSPITAL SlRUCTION OF FACILITY TO BUILDING 500,000 HOUSE VAN 200,000 *** (II) PHILIPSBURG AREA HOSPITAL, CEN­ (XXIX) SOUlHWESTERNPENNSYLVANIA lRECOUNTY WATER AUIHORITY (A) CONSTRUCTION OF TRANSI­ (A) WATERLINE EXTENSION, ROUTE TIONAL CARE UNIT 500,000 21 - KHEDIVE AREA 4,000,000 (B) CONSTRUCTION OF PULMONARY (B) WATERLINE EXTENSION, WIND TIlERAPY UNIT 500,000 RIDGE 1,700,000 *** (C) WATERLINE EXTENSION, KIRBY (11) DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETER­ TO MOUNT MORRIS 2,000,000 ANSAFFAIRS (D) WATERLINE EXTENSION, ROUTE *.* 221 WASlllNGTON TOWNSHIP 2,100,000 (X) ARMORY AT POTTSVILLE (E) WATERLINE EXTENSION, TOLL­ (A) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO AR­ GATE TO WASlDNGTON TOWN­ MORY FOR REUSE AS YOUfH SHIP 2,050,000 CENTER 200,000 (F) WATERLINE EXTENSION, ••• SPRAGGS 1,000,000 (12) DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE (G) WATERLINE EXTENSION, ADAMIK ••• (lIT) HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL, DAU­ ROAD, JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP 350,000 PHINCOUNTY (H) WATERLINE EXTENSION, SUGAR RUN ROAD, FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP ••• 400,000 (B) PE1RY BUILDING, INSTALlATION (I) WATER LINE EXTENSION TO OF CEN1RAL AIR CONDmONING 3,600,000 GRAYSVILLE 2,200,000 (BASE PROJECT ALLOCATION ­ (XXX) CARMICHAELS - CUMBERLAND 53,000,000) JOINT SEWER AUIHORITY (DESIGN AND CONTINGENCIES ­ (A) SEWER EXTENSION TO PAISLEY 5600,000) INDUSTRIAL PARK 1,000,000 ••• (B) LOWER TEN MILE - SEWER EX­ (15) STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION TENSION TO WILSON COMPANY 1,000,000 ••• (C) CRUCffiLE - SEWER EXTENSION (n) CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY TO RIVERFRONT COMMUNITIES ••• ANDMARlNAS 250,000 (C) REPLACEMENT OF SELECTED (D) EAST VIEW - SEWER EXTENSION HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES AND TO HOMES AND BUSINESSES SWITCHES 542,000 WITH MALFUNCTIONING SYS­ (BASE PROJECT ALLOCATION ­ TEMS 750,000 5452,000) (8) DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES (DESIGN AND CONTINGENCIES ­ *** 590,000) (III) ALLEGHENY COUNTY (A) DAVID L. LAWRENCE CONVEN­ .*. (16) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TION CEN1ER, PHASE n EXPAN­ (I) ALLEGHENY COUNTY SION 125,000,000 (A) SHARPSBURG BOROUGH, RE­ (B) DEVELOPMENT OF MAJOR HOTEL PLACEMENT OF lHREE TRAFFIC IN CONJUNCTION WITH EXPAN­ LIGHTS AS PART OF THE Y2K SION OF LAWRENCE CONVEN­ PROJECT 180,000 TIONCENTER 27,000,000 (B) BOROUGH OF VERONA, TRAFFIC (IV) ERIE COUNTY SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION ••• OF ALLEGHENY RIVER BOULE­ (C) REPAIR OF BRICK FACADE AND VARD AND WILDWOOD AVENUE 80,000 UPGRADE OF CAPITAL EQUIP­ (C) NAVIGATING ALLE-KISKI ­ MENT, ERIE CMC CENTER 2,040,000 WAYFINDER SIGN SYSTEM AND (BASE PROJECT ALLOCATION ­ MAP FOR THE ALLE-KISKI RE­ 51,700,000) GION 375,000 (DESIGN AND CONTINGENCIES - (D) ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 757

ENGINEERlNG FOR A LOW-SPEED AND EQUIPMENT PROJECTS. MAGLEV OOWNfOWN URBAN ••• SHUITLE SYSTEM IN pms­ TOTAL BURGH 10,000,000 PROJECT ••• PROJECT ALLOCATION (TIl) DAUPHIN COUNTY ••• (A) CITY OF HARRISBURG, EXTEN­ (2) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SION OF TIIIRD STREET TO ••• PAXTON STREET AREA 16,000,000 (II) THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVER­ (B) CITYOF HARRISBURG, WIDENING SITY OF NORTII SEVENIH STREET (A) UNIVERSITY PARK CAMPUS FROM REILY TO MAClAY STREET 4,000,000 ••• (IV) ELK COUNTY (V) CAPITAL RENEWAL FOR (A) CITY OF ST. MARYS, RECON­ BUILDINGS AND SYSTEMS, STRUCTION OF CITY STREETS, DGS 800-265 1,000,000 INCLUDING SANITARY SEWERS, .*. STORMWATER CONlROLS, CURB (TIl) UNIVERSITY OF pmSBURGH AND GUTTER AND PAVING AC­ (A) OAKLAND CAMPUS TIVITIES 3,000,000 ••• (V) ERIE COUNTY (III) ORIGINAL FURNISHINGS AND (A) CITY OF CORRY, CORRY TO ERIE EQUIPMENT FOR THE HILL­ ROAD CORRIDOR IMPROVE- MAN LIBRARY RENOVATION 4,167,000 MENTS 4,000,000 ••• (VI) INDIANA COUNTY (V) ORIGINAL FURNISHINGS AND (A) INDIANA COUNTY WAYFINDER EQUIPMENT FOR THE UPPER SIGN SYSTEM 100,000 CAMPUS CHILLED WATER (VII) lACKAWANNA COUNTY PLANT DGS 1103-38 1,221,000 (A) CITY OF SCRANTON, TRAFFIC SIG­ ••• NAL AT INTERSECTION OF RIVER (vn) ORIGINAL FURNISHINGS STREET AND MEADOW AVENUE 100,000 AND EQUIPMENT FOR UP­ (B) CITY OF SCRANTON, NOISE BAR­ GRADE AND DEFERRED RIERS ON NORTII SIDE OF 1-81 MAINTENANCE - PHASE I 2,000,000 FROM RIVER STREET EXIT TO •• * BROOK STREET IN TIlE VICINITY (X) ADDmONAL ORIGINAL FUR­ OF ST. MARY'S CEMETERY 2,000,000 NISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT (VIII) LUZERNE COUNTY MAINTENANCE FOR TIlE HILLMAN LIBRARY FACILITY ADDmON 1,608,000 ••• (XI) ORIGINAL FURNISHINGS AND (B) CONSTRUCTION OF SOUND BAR­ EQUIPMENT FOR REPlACE­ RIERS BETWEEN EXIT 45 AND MENT OF THE STEAM DISTRI­ EXIT 46 ALONG ROUTE 81 15,000,000 BUTION SYSTEM - PHASE II 334,000 ••• ••• (X) NORTIIAMPTON COUNTY (IV) CLEARFIELD COUNTY VOCATIONAL­ (A) TOWNSHIP OF WILLIAMS, 1-78 TECHNICAL SCHOOL NORTIIINDUSTRIAL AREA DRAIN­ (A) PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIP­ AGE IMPROVEMENTS 570,000 MENT 100,000 (B) BROWNS DRIVE BRIDGE RE­ ••• PlACEMENT 128,000 (5) DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES ••• ••• (XIII) HIGH-SPEED MAGNETIC LEVITA­ (IT) ERIE ART MUSEUM TION (A) ORIGINAL FURNITURE AND (A) HIGH-SPEED MAGNETIC LEVITA­ EQUIPMENT FOR THE ERIE ART TION TRANSPORTATION FOR TIlE MUSEUM AND TIlE SHARED FA­ PRECONSTRUCTION ENGINEER­ CillTIES CONNECTOR BUILDING 2,000,000 ING, ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS •• AND OlHERPRELIMINARY WORK SECTION 5. ITEMIZATION OF TRANSPORTA­ FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TION ASSISTANCE PROJECTS. TRANS-PENNSYLVANIA HIGH­ ••• TOTAL SPEED MAGLEV LINE BETWEEN PROJECT THE PITTSBURGH METROPOU­ PROJECT ALLOCATION TAN AREA AND TIlE PHILADEL­ •• * PIllA AREA BASED ON THE 310 (7) COUNTY OF lACKAWANNA TRANSPOR­ MPH OPERATIONALLY READY TATION SYSTEM GERMAN TRANSRAPID INTERNA­ (I) VEHICLE OVERHAUL AND RELATED TIONAL TR-07 AND TR-08 DESIGN. ITEMS 31,000 FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED AS (BASE PROJECT ALLOCATION ­ MATCH FOR FEDERAL FUNDING $31,000) DESIGNATED FOR MAGLEV SYS­ * •• TEMS DEVELOPMENT. 10,000,000 (9) PORT AUTIIORITY OF ALLEGHENY SECTION 4. ITEMIZATION OF FURNITURE COUNTY 758 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

••• TRACKS FOR COMMUTER TRAlN 5,000,000 (XXIV) STAGE IILIGlIT RAIL TRANSIT 35,000,000 (12) ALLEGHENY & EASTERN RAILROAD, INC. ••• (I) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITATION OF (11) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRADE CROSSlNGS, lNCLUDING ••• TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, (V) ENVIRONMENTAL STIJDIES AND EN­ SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTO­ GINEERING FOR A LOW SPEED MATIC OR MANUAL PROTECTION MAGLEV DOWNTOWN URBAN SHUT- AND ANY OTHER RELATED WORK 462,000 TLE SYSTEM IN PITTSBURGH 15,000,000 ••• ••• (13) ALLEGHENY VALLEY RAILROAD (13) WESlMORELAND COUNTY TRANSIT AU­ (I) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITATION OF THORITY GRADE CROSSlNGS, INCLUDING ••• TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, (II) COMMUfER ACCESS AND DEVELOP­ SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTO­ MENT FEASIBILITY STIJDY ON EXIST­ MATIC OR MANUAL PROTECTION lNG RAIL LlNES BETWEEN CENTRAL AND ANY OTHER RELATED WORK 207,000 WESlMORELAND COUNTY AND ••• PITTSBURGH 500,000 (14) BRADFORD INDUSTRIAL RAILROAD, INC. (B) RURAL AND lNTERCITY RAIL. (I) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITATION OF TOTAL GRADE CROSSINGS, lNCLUDING PROJECT TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, PROJECT ALLOCATION SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTO­ ••• MATIC OR MANUAL PROTECTION (1.1) ALLEGHENY COUNTY AND ANY OTHER RELATED WORK 45,000 (I) PURCHASE ROOK YARD AND RIGlIT­ (15) BUFFALO AND PITTSBURGH RAILROAD, OF-WAY SOUTH TO BRIDGEVILLE INC. FROM WHEELING AND LAKE ERIE (I) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITATION OF RAILROAD FOR USE AS NEW TRANS- GRADE CROSSINGS, INCLUDING PORTATION CORRIDOR 16,500,000 TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, ••• SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTO­ (2) ARMSlRONG COUNTY MATIC OR MANUAL PROTECTION ••• AND ANY OTHER RELATED WORK 508,000 (IV) KISKI JUNCTION RAILROAD ••• ••• (16) DELAWARE AND HUDSON RAILWAY CO. (B) EXTENSION OF SHORlLINE TEN (I) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITATION OF MILES TO FORD CITY 5,000,000 GRADE CROSSINGS, INCLUDING (V) REHABILITATION OF THE FORD CITY TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, lNDUSTRIAL HERITAGE MUSEUM 4,000,000 SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTO­ (3) BEDFORD COUNTY MATIC OR MANUAL PROTECTION (I) lNTERMODAL AND RAIL AND lUGH­ AND ANY OTHER RELATED WORK 172,000 WAY ANALYSIS FOR BUSINESS DE­ ••• VELOPMENT INBEDFORD AND BLAIR (V) REHABILITATE RAIL SIDING ON MAIN COUNTIES 300,000 LINE OF DELAWARE & HUDSON RAlL­ (4) BERKS COUNTY ROAD NEAR NESCOPECK, PA, IN­ (I) BOROUGH OF TOPTON CLUDING REPLACEMENT OF TURN­ (A) REPAIR OF CONRAIL CROSSlNG OUTS AND REPLACEMENT OF SIGNAL GATES 100,000 FACILITIES WITH SOLID STATE ••• INTERLOCKlNGS AND ASSOCIATED (9) LUZERNE COUNTY CABLING, TRACK SIDE SIGNALS AND (I) BISCONTlNI DISTRIBUTION CENTERS, ELECTRONICS 660,000 RELOCATE AND REHABILITATE RAIL (BASE PROJECT ALLOCATION ­ SIDING 10BISCONTlNI DISTRIBUTION $600,000) CENTER TO HANDLE 200% lNCREASE (DESIGN AND CONTINGENCIES ­ IN VOLUME, INCLUDlNG TWO RAIL $60,000) SPURS, AN ADDmONAL RAIL (VI) REHABILITATE CROSSlNG AT SR 339 SWITCH, PREPARATION OF RAIL IN­ wmINEW STATE-OF-THE-ART AUTO­ FRASlRUCTIJRE AND RECONSlRUC­ MATIC lUGHWAY WARNING DEVICES TION OF lNTERMODAL YARD INCLUD­ AND NEW CROSSING SURFACE IN­ INGACCESS AND TEMPORARY STOR- CLUDING TRACK AND RAIL INTER­ AGE 866,000 FACE MATERIALS 259,000 ••• (BASE PROJECT ALLOCATION ­ (9.1) MONROE COUNTY 5235,000) (I) MONROE RAIL AUTHORITY (DESIGN AND CONTINGENCIES ­ (A) IMPROVEMENT AND UPGRADE OF 524,000) TEN RAILROAD CROSSINGS 1,500,000 ••• ••• (17) DELAWARE AND LACKAWANNA RAIL­ (11) WESTMORELAND COUNTY ROAD COMPANY (I) CITY OF NEW KENSINGTON (I) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITATION OF (A) RESTORATION OF RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS INCLUDING TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 759

SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTOMATIC OTIIER RELATED WORK 120,000 OR MANUAL PROTECTION AND ANY (27) NTITANY BALD EAGLE RAILROAD OTIIER RELATED WORK 630,000 (1) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITATION OF (18) EMONS TRANSPORTATION GROUP, INC. GRADE CROSSINGS, INCLUDING (l) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITATION OF TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, GRADE CROSSINGS, INCLUDING SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTO­ TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, MPJIC OR MANUAL PROTECTION SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTOMATIC AND ANY OTIIER RELATED WORK 287,000 OR MANUAL PROTECTION AND ANY ••• OIlIER RELATED WORK (29) NORTH SHORE RAILROAD (A) MARYLAND AND PENNSYLVANIA (I) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITATION OF RAILROAD 570,000 GRADE CROSSINGS, INCLUDING (B) PENN EASTERN RAIL LINES, INC., TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, LANCASTER LINE 789,000 SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTO­ (C) PERKIOMEN LINE 405,000 MATIC OR MANUAL PROTECTION (D) YORKRAIL, INC. 640,000 AND ANY OTHER RELATED WORK 62,000 (19) EVERETT RAILROAD (30) PITTSBURGH & SHAWMUT RAILROAD, (l) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITPJION OF INC. GRADE CROSSINGS, INCLUDING (1) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITATION OF TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, GRADE CROSSINGS, INCLUDING SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTOMATIC TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, OR MANUAL PROTECTION AND ANY SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTO­ OTIIER RELATED WORK 270,000 MATIC OR MANUAL PROTECTION (20) GETIYSBURG RAILROAD COMPANY,INC. AND ANY OTIIER RELATED WORK 343,000 (l) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITATION OF • •• GRADE CROSSINGS, INCLUDING (31) READING, BLUE MOUNTAIN AND TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTOMATIC (I) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITPJION OF OR MANUAL PROTECTION AND ANY GRADE CROSSINGS, INCLUDING OTIIER RELATED WORK 460,000 TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, (21) HOllIDAYSBURG AND ROARING SPRING SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTO­ RAILROAD MATIC OR MANUAL PROTECTION (l) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITATION OF AND ANY OTHER RELATED WORK 850,000 GRADE CROSSINGS, INCLUDING ••• TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, (32) SEDA-COG JOINT RAIL AUIHORITY SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTOMATIC (I) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITATION OF OR MANUAL PROTECTION AND ANY GRADE CROSSINGS, INCLUDING OTIIER RELATED WORK 400,000 TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, (22) JUNIATA VALLEY RAILROAD SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTO­ (l) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITPJION OF MATIC OR MANUAL PROTECTION GRADE CROSSINGS, INCLUDING AND ANY OTHER RELATED WORK TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, (A) JUNIATA VALLEY RAILROAD 50,000 SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTOMATIC (B) LYCOMING VALLEY RAILROAD 167,000 OR MANUAL PROTECTION AND ANY (C) NITTANY & BALD EAGLE 260,000 OTIIER RELATED WORK 133,000 (D) NORTH SHORE RAILROAD 200,000 (23) LYCOMING VALLEY RAILROAD (E) SHAMOKIN VALLEY RAILROAD 127,000 (l) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITATION OF (33) SHAMOKIN VALLEY RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS, INCLUDING (I) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITATION OF TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, GRADE CROSSINGS, INCLUDING SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTOMATIC TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, OR MANUAL PROTECTION AND ANY SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTO­ OTIIER RELATED WORK 116,000 MATIC OR MANUAL PROTECTION ••• AND ANY OTHER RELATED WORK 672,000 (25) MIDDLETOWN AND HUMMELSTOWN ••• RAILROAD CO. (35) WELLSBORO AND CORNING RAIL LINE ••• (I) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITATION OF (IV) REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF GRADE CROSSINGS, INCLUDING GRADE CROSSING AT RT. 230, IN­ TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, CLUDING mACKS, TIES, SURFACES, SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTO­ SUBSURFACES AND ANY OTIIER RE­ MATIC OR MANUAL PROTECTION LATED WORK TO ENSURE CONTIN­ AND ANY OTHER RELATED WORK 86,000 UED REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND (36) WHEELING AND LAKE ERIE RAILWAY ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY 30,000 COMPANY ••• (I) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITATION OF (26) MORRISON'S COVE RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS, INCLUDING (l) REPAIR AND/OR REHABILITATION OF TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, GRADE CROSSINGS, INCLUDING SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTO­ TRACKS, TIES, SURFACES, MATIC OR MANUAL PROTECTION SUBSURFACES, SIGNALS, AUTOMATIC AND ANY OTHER RELATED WORK 645,000 OR MANUAL PROTECTION AND ANY ••• 760 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

(37) YORKRAIL, INC. (VIll) REPLACE FIRE HYDRANTS 50,000 (I) REHABILITATION OF TIlE DECK AND (IX) REHABILITATE WATER DISTRIBU- TRACK OF TIlE BRIDGE OVER THE TION CENTER 250,000 LAKE AT P.R. GLAlFELTER COMPANY (X) RENOVATE AND EXPAND WASTE WA- IN SPRING GROVE BOROUGH 84,000 TER TREATMENT PLANT 350,000 (38) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ••• (I) CONSTANT WARNING TIME DEVICES (13) YORK COUNTY (A) ACQUISmON AND INSTALLATION (I) YORK AIRPORT OF CONSTANT WARNING TIME (A) CONSTRUCTION OF 50 TEE HAN- DEVICES FORTIlE UPGRADE AND GARS 850,000 SAFETY IMPROVEMENT OF SECTION 6. ITEMIZATION OF REDEVELOP- HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSS­ MENT ASSISTANCE PROJECTS. INGS ON STATE OR LOCAL ••• ROADS. 1WENTY PERCENT OF TOTAL THE COST OF EACH SUCH ACQUI­ PROJECT SmON AND INSTALLATION PROJECT ALLOCATION SHALL BE PAID BY TIlE RAIL­ ••• ROAD THAT OWNS THE TRACK UPON WHICH TIlE IMPROVE­ (2) ALLEGHENY COUNTY MENTS ARE BEING INSTALLED 10,000,000 ••• (C) AIR TRANSPORTATION. (Xll) COUNTY PROJECTS ••• • •• TOTAL (DD) LEETSDALE OVERPASS, CON­ PROJECT SlRUCTION OF AN OVERPASS TO PROJECT ALLOCATION PROVIDE ACCESS AND EGRESS (1) ALLEGHENY COUNTY TO TIlE LEETSDALE INDUSTRIAL (I) FORMER PITTSBURGH INTERNA­ SITE 3,300,000 TIONAL AIRPORT ••• (A) REDEVELOPMENT OF FORMER (JJ) PITTSBURGH SUPERCOMPUTING AIRPORT TERMINAL AND CENTER. MEMORY CAPACITY UP­ GROUNDS 4,500,000 GRADE FOR THE CRAY T3E MAS- (II) ROCK AIRPORT SIVELY PARALLEL COMPUTER 2,000,000 (A) CONSlRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD (KK) PITTSBURGH SUPERCOMPUTING FROM ROUTE 28 10,000,000 CENTER, PURCHASE OF NEW (Ill) PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIR­ VECTOR-SCALE COMPUTER TO PORT REPLACE THE CRAY C90 900,000 (A) PIT AIRPORT MAINTENANCE COM­ ••• PLEX, DEVELOPMENT OF STATE­ (HHH) PITTSBURGH FIRST NIGHT 225,000 OF-TIlE-ART MAINTENANCE AND ••• TRAINING COMPLEX FOR THE (XV) ASPINWALL BOROUGH NEW FLEET OF US AIRWAYS (A) REPLACE WATERLINE ON FOURTH PLANES 100,000,000 STREET 75,000 (IV) WEST PENN AIRPORT (B) CONSTRUCTION OF CHLORINE (A) INFRASTRUCTIJRE AND ACCESS ROOM TO MONITOR WATER MIX- IMPROVEMENTS 3,000,000 TURE AND FLOW RATES 20,000 ••• • •• (3) BLAIR COUNlY (XXXI) NAZARElH HOUSING SERVICES (I) ALTOONNBLAIR COUNTY AIRPORT SENIOR HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE (A) APRONffAXIWAYIRUNWAY PROGRAM CRACK SEALING AND REMARK­ (A) PROVIDE FOR TIlE RENOVATION ING 120,000 OF HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY IN ••• NEED 250,000 (4) BurLERCOUNlY AIRPORT ••• ••• (XXXVll) BETHEL PARK VOLUNTEER (ill) REPLACE ROOF ON EXISTING AIR­ FIRE DEPARTMENT CRAFT STORAGE HANGAR 80,000 (A) MULTI-MUNICIPAL HIGH-RISE RE­ ••• SPONSE EQUIPMENT 700,000 (7) JEFFERSON COUNTY (XXXVTII) FINDLAY TOWNSHIP (I) DUBOIS/JEFFERSON COUNIY AIRPORT (A) POTATO GARDEN RUN WATER­ ACCESS ROAD SHED, WATER AND SEWER IN­ (A) CONSlRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD FRASTRUCTURE 15,662,000 FROM1-80 TO AIRPORT 22,000,000 (XXXIX) NORTH FAYETTE TOWNSHIP ••• (A) SEWER LINE EXTENSION ALONG (10.3) READING REGIONAL AIRPORT AU­ BATEMAN ROAD 500,000 THORITY (XL) UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDI­ ••• CAL CENTER (VI) INSTALL ABOVE GROUND FUEL (A) CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOP­ TANKS FOR AIRPORT EQUIPMENT 30,000 MENT OF THE UPMC PITTSBURGH (Vll) REHABll.JTATE SANITARY SEWER 350,000 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 761

CANCER RESEARCH CLINIC 1,500,000 PARK, CIDCORA BOROUGH 1,000,000 *** *** (3) ARMSTRONG COUNTY (II) CITY OF BUTLER *** *** (Vll) KIITANNING BOROUGH (C) RESTORATION OF BUTI.ER (A) REPLACE mE SEWAGE TREAT­ COUNTY PRISON ANNEX 350,000 MENf FACll..ITY IN KITTANNING *** BOROUGH AND EXTEND LINES (IV) PENN TOWNSHIP INTO MANOR TOWNSIDP, (A) SEWER IMPROVEMENTS 4,000,000 RAYBURN TOWNSIDP AND (V) MIDDLESEX TOWNSHIP KIITANNING TOWNSIDP 6,750,000 (A) SEWER IMPROVEMENTS 10,000,000 (VIII) WIDTESBURG WATER PROJECT (VI) ADAMS TOWNSIDP (A) PROVIDE PUBLIC WATER TO mE (A) SEWER IMPROVEMENTS 600,000 ROUTE 422 EAST CORRIDOR 1,250,000 (VII) WEST SUNBURY (IX) PARKS TOWNSIDP (A) WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 500,000 (A) INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOP­ *** MENT TO INCLUDE NEW WAlER (11) CAMBRIA COUNTY AND SEWAGE FACILITIES 500,000 *** (4) BEAVER COUNTY (V) COUNTY PROJECTS *** *** (IV) CORPORATION FOR ECONOMIC DE­ (C) ACQUISmON AND RENOVATIONS VELOPMENT FOR THE MANUFACTURE WAlER *** COMPANY 2,000,000 (G) BEAVER RIVER DREDGING PRO­ (11.1) CAMERONCOUNTY JECT FOR ENHANCED RIVER NAV­ (I) COUNTY PROJECTS IGATION AND ECONOMIC DEVEL­ *** OPMENT PROJECTS 2,500,000 (B) UPGRADE TO THE MID-CAMERON *** COUNTY AUTHORITY SEWAGE (6) BERKS COUNTY TREATMENT PLANT 3,350,000 *** *** (IX) TOPTON BOROUGH (13) CHESTER COUNTY *** *** (B) UPGRADE OF mE SEWAGE (X) CHESTER COUNTY INTERMEDIATE TREATMENT PLANT 2,210,000 UNIT (X) BOROUGH OF BERNVILLE (A) PROVIDE FIBER OPTIC LINES TO (A) UPGRADE OF mE SEWAGE ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN CHES­ TREATMENT PLANT 3,700,000 TER COUNTY FOR VIDEO IN­ *** STRUCTION, COMMUNICATIONS (9) BUCKS COUNTY AND DATA MANAGEMENI 4,700,000 *** *** (II) BUCKS COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL (20) DAUPHIN COUNTY (A) EXPANSION OF FACll..ITY TO A *** STATE-OF-mE-ART COMPREHEN­ (II) CITY OF HARRISBURG SIVE TECHNICAL ACADEMY 1,800,000 *** *** (K) CITYWIDE AND DOWNTOWN (VII) BRISTOL TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DIS­ LIGIITING PROJECTS, DIREC­ TRICT TIONAL SIGNAGE AND TOURISM (A) RENOVATIONS TO SCHOOL SIGNAGE 4,000,000 BUILDINGS 2,484,000 *** *** (21) DELAWARE COUNTY (XIII) HERITAGE CONSERVANCY *** *** (V) UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP (E) NATIVE PLANT NURSERY 300,000 (A) TESTING, REMEDIAL ACTION AND *** DEMOrmON ON SHADELAND AV­ (XVI) UPPER SOlITHAMPTON TOWNSIDP ENUE 650,000 (A) INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVE­ (22) ELK COUNTY MENfS AND CAPITAL ACQUISI­ *** TIONS 3,700,000 (II) CITY OF S1. MARYS *** *** (10) BUTLER COUNTY (C) FLOOD CONTROL 1,500,000 (I) COUNTY PROJECTS (0) STREET RECONSTRUCTION PRO­ *** JECTS 3,500,000 (B) EXPANSION OF BUTLER COMMU­ (E) CONSTRUCTION OF TIlE ELK NITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORA­ CREEK SEWER INTERCEPTOR 2,500,000 TION WATER SYSTEM AT mE (F) DOWNTOWN INFRASTRUCTURE BUlLER COUNTY BUSINESS PARK. IMPROVEMENfS 3,400,000 TO OmER KEY SITES 1,988,000 *** (C) EXPANSION OF WATER LINES FOR (23) ERIE COUNTY 400 ACRE SITE FOR BUSINESS *** (II) ERIE AREA FUND FOR TIlE ARTS 762 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

(A) CULTURAL DISTRICT SIGNAGE TENSION 350,000 AND ELEClRONIC INFORMATION (IV) FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP SYSTEM 1,000,000 (A) SUGAR RUN ROAD WATERLINE ••• EXTENSION 400,000 (X) ERIE CITY WATER AUTIIORITY (B) WATER, SEWER AND STORM WA­ (A) REHABILITATION OF PUMP HOUSE TER EXTENSION ALONG SR 2026 450,000 FACILITIES 3,500,000 (V) WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP ••• (A) ROUTE 221 WATERLINE EXTEN­ (XVI) ERIE SCHOOL DISTRICT SION 2,100,000 (A) REHABILITATION AND RESTORATION (B) TOLLGATE TO WASHINGTON OF THE ACADEMIC SCHOOL OF EX­ TOWNSHIP WATERLINE EXTEN­ CELLENCE 2,000,000 SION 2,050,000 ••• • •• (24) FAYETTE COUNTY (31) LACKAWANNA COUNTY (I) FAY-PENN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT •• * COUNCIL (V) NEWTON TOWNSIllP (A) RENOVATION OF THE TOUCH­ (A) NEWTON RECREATION CENTER, STONE CENIER FOR CRAFTS 1,000,000 INFRASlRUCTURE IMPROVE­ (B) ADDmONAL FUNDS FOR THE MENTS 100,000 RESTORATION OF THE STATE **. 1HEATRE CENIER FOR THE ARTS 2,000,000 (IX) SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT (C) ADDmONAL FUNDS FOR THE (A) CONSlRUCTION OF HIGH SCHOOL RESTORATION AND EXPANSION AND/OR REHABILITATION OF THE FORT NECESSITY VISI­ AND/OR ADDmONS TO THE EX- TORSCENIER 5,000,000 ISTING SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND (II) COUNTY PROJECTS PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF ••• SCRANTON 7,700,000 (F) FAYETTE COUNTY EMERGENCY .** MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL (33) LAWRENCE COUNTY AEDS-LlFPAK 500, OR EQUIVA­ .** LENT, WITH BATTERY AND CASE, (IV) NORTH BEAVER TOWNSIllP SOFlWARE AND MODEM 300,000 (A) TOWNSHIP lNFRASlRUCTURE IM- (ill) FALLINGWATER PROVEMENTS 1,500,000 (A) OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT SER­ *** VICES 550,000 (VI) WESTMINSTER COLLEGE SUMMER (B) PRESERVATION OF LANDSCAPE MUSIC INSTITUTE AND STEWARDSHIP SITE 3,032,000 (A) DEVELOPMENT OF WESTERN (C) PRESERVATION OF BUILDINGS PENNSYLVANIA SUMMER MUSI- AND COLLECTIONS 2,950,000 CAL FESTIVAL AND MUSIC OUT­ ••• REACH PROGRAM 4,500,000 (27) GREENE COUNTY *** (I) COUNTY PROJECTS (35) LEHIGH COUNTY ••• .** (N) PROVISION OF WATER RE­ (IX) NORTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP SOURCES AND SUPPLY TO (A) PURCHASE FARMLAND/ GRAYSVILLE ELEMENTARY DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS 500,000 SCHOOL 2,200,000 ••• (0)ROtITE 21 KHEDIVE AREA WATER­ (36) LUZERNE COUNTY LINE EXTENSION 4,000,000 ••• (P) WlND RIDGE WATERLINE EXTEN­ (II) CITY OF WILKES-BARRE SION 1,700,000 •• * (Q) KIRBY TO MOUNT MORRIS WA­ (0) DEM0UI10N OF FORMER SLOAM TERLINE EXTENSION 2,000,000 HEAT AUTHORITY SlRUCTURES 1,000,000 (R) SPRAGGS WATERLINE EXTENSION 1,000,000 *.* (S) CARMICHAELS-CUMBERLAND (V) CITY OF PnTSTON JOINT SEWER AUTHORITY; *** SEWER EXTENSION TO PAISLEY (B) CITY OF PnTSTON REDEVELOP­ INDUSTRIAL PARK 1,000,000 MENT AUTHORITY, REMOVAL OF (T) LOWER TEN MILE, SEWER EXTEN­ BliGHTED PROPERTIES IN DOWN­ SION TO WILSON COMPANY IN­ TOWN 350,000 DUSTRIAL PARK 1,000,000 (VI) COUNTY PROJECTS (U) SOUl1fWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (A) CONSlRUCTION AND DEVELOP­ WATER AUTHORIT~ WATER LINE MENTS TO JUVENILE DETENTION EXTENSION TO GRAYSVILLE IN­ CENIER 2,400,000 DUSTRIAL PARK 2,200,000 (B) COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACIL­ ••• ITY EXPANSION 2,500,000 (llI) JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP *** (A) ADAMIK ROAD WATERLINE EX- (H) RELOCATE AND REHABILITATE RAIL SIDING TO BISCONTINI DIS- 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 763

TRIBUTION CENTER 866,000 DENTIAL HOUSING FACILITY FOR *** ABANDONED AND NEGLECTED (J) LUZERNE COUNTY REDEVELOP­ CHILDREN 1,700,000 MENT AUTIIO~ REMOVAL OF •• * BLIGHrED PROPERTIES 150,000 (AA) EQUIPMENT FOR CLEMENTE *** PLAYGROUND AT EIGlITEENTII (37) LYCOMING COUNTY AND WALLACE STREETS 1,000,000 *** .*. (V) MONTOURSVILLE (J1) IMPROVEMENTS TO VILLAGE (A) REGIONAL SEWER SYSTEM 3,000,000 HOUSING MODEL AS PART OF *** THE VILLAGE OF THE ARTS AND (38) MCKEAN COUNTY HUMANITIES 1,000,000 (I) LEWIS RUN BOROUGH *.* (A) IMPROVE ACCESS 100,000 (NN) RAZING AND DEBRIS REMOVAL *** OF BUGHfED BUILDINGS WTI1DN (40) MONROE COUNTY THE CITY 1,000,000 *** .** (III) SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP (TIT) CONSTRUCTION OF INDEPEND­ (A) EXPANSION OF WASTE WATER ENT LIVING SENIOR CITIZEN TREATMENT SYSTEM AND MU­ RENTALS 3,000,000 NICIPAL WATER 1,500,000 .*. *** (ZZZ) WALNUT SlREET TIIEATER, RE­ (41) MONTGOMERY COUNTY HABILITATION AND RENOVATION *** OF HISTORICAL STRUCTURE 5,000,000 (XIV) COUNTY PROJECTS ••• *** (RRRR) DEMOUTION AND REPLACE­ (B) CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITY MENT OF STRUCTURES IN THE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN WISSINOMING AREA OF THE CITY JENKINTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1,100,000 OF PHILADELPIDA 2,200,000 (XV) SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ••• CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP (BBBBB) EXPANSION OF THE CENTER (A) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF OF THE PARK. CAMPUS IN GER­ NEW FACILITIES 2,000,000 MANTOWN INCLUDING RENOVA­ *** TION OF THE YMCA BUILDING ON (42) NORTHAMPTON COUNTY GERMANTOWN AVENUE TO CRE­ *** ATE ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES 1,000,000 (II) CITY OF EASTON .*. .** (HHHHH) WYNNFIELD RECREATION (1) ACQUISffiON AND RENOVATION COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION 800,000 OF TIm LEmGH VALLEY CHAR­ (nm) PAINTED BRIDE ART CENTER TER mGH SCHOOL FOR THE PER­ RENOVATIONS 1,000,000 FORMING ARTS 3,241,000 (JJJJJ) WOODMERE ART MUSEUM (III) COUNTY PROJECT RENOVATIONS 1,000,000 (C) PORTLAND SLATE BELT SEWER .*. .** (MMMMM) PHILADELPIDA COUNTY UPGRADES 1,500,000 MINORITY ARTS RESOURCE (43) NORTIIUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL, RENOVATION OF HlS­ •• * TORIC BUILDING LOCATED ON (II) EAST CmLLISQUAQUE TOWNSlllP AVENUE OF THE ARTS 900,000 (A) POTTSGROVE SCHOOL HOUSE, **. RENOVATIONS 250,000 (45.1) POTTER COUNTY *** (I) POTTER COUNTY HOUSING AND RE­ (44) PHILADELPHIA COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTIIORITIES (I) PHILADELPHIA (A) INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVE­ .** MENTS 7,400,000 (K) NATIONAL BARBER'S SUNSHINE * *. CLUB, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS (47) SNYDER COUNTY NECESSARY FOR A FIRST CLASS (I) MCCLURE BOROUGH RESTAURANT ALONG THE AVE­ (A) WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS NUE OF THE ARTS 1,000,000 TO FACILITATE THE EXPANSION **. OF EXISTING BUSINESS AND NEW (M) PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OP­ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY TOMETRY, SITE ACQUISmON, DE­ PROVIDING ADEQUATE FIRE PRO­ VELOPMENT AND CONSTRUC­ TECTION AND TO DEVELOP ADDI­ TION COSTS FOR A STUDENT­ TIONAL SOURCE AND STORAGE 650,000 COMMUNITY CENTER 3,000,000 (II) ADAMS TOWNSHIP * •• (A) ADAMS TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL (0) WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ALLI­ AUIHO~ REPLACEMENT OF ANCFlClllLDREN'S VllLAGE, CAPI­ WATER MAIN, INSTALIATION OF TAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR A RESI- WATER METERS, AND UPGRADE 764 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

ORREPIACEMENT OF TIIE EXIST­ (I) ALLEGHENY COUNTY ING RESERVOIR FOR TIIE VIL­ (A) COUNTY SANITARY AUTIIORITY LAGE OF TROXELVILLE 160,000 (I) TIIREE RIVERS WET WEAlHER (Ill) PENN TOWNSHIP DEMONSTRATION PROJECT 26,300,000 (A) PENN TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AU­ (n) NINE MILE RUN HABITAT THORITY, EXTENSION OF SANI­ RESTORATION PROJECT 2,700,000 TARY SEWER ALONG SALEM ••• ROAD AND SOUTII ON ROUTE 522 (C) KEYSTONE COMMONS TO SERVE RESIDENTIAL DEVEL­ IN1ERMODAL SITE, FLOOD WALL 1,000,000 OPMENT 550,000 ••• (IV) UNION/CHAPMAN TOWNSlllP RE­ (ill) CLEARFIELD COUNTY GIONAL AUTIIORITY (A) COALPORT BOROUGH AND (A) PORT TREVORTON SEWER PRO­ BECCARIA TOWNSHIP, LAND AC­ JECT 1,000,000 QUISmON FOR FLOOD CONTROL (47.1) SOMERSET COUNTY PROJECT 500,000 (I) ELK liCK TOWNSHIP ••• (A) ELK liCK TOWNSlllP SEWER EX­ (VI) LACKAWANNA COUNTY TENSION PROJECT TO PROVIDE ••• SEWAGE SERVICE TO TIIE INDUS­ (B) CITY OF SCRANTON NON-FED­ TRIAL PARK 650,000 ERAL FINANCIAL OBliGATION (II) SOMERSET TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL FOR FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS AUTIIORITY ON LACKAWANNA RIVER 5,000,000 (A) AllEGHENY COLLEGE SEWER EX­ (C) CITY OF SCRANTON, EAST MOUN­ TENSION PROJECT TO EXTEND TAIN STORM WATER MANAGE­ SEWAGE SERVICE TO TIIE COL­ MENT AND FLOOD CONTROL LEGE AND COMMERCIAL PROP­ PROJECT 7,200,000 ERTIES ALONG TIIE ROUTE 863,000 ••• (Ill) BOROUGH OF WINDBER (Vill) NORTIIAMPTON COUNTY (A) SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT AND (A) LEHIGH VALLEY FLOOD COMMIS­ UPGRADE FOR INDUSTRIAL PARK 1,000,000 SION FLOOD MITIGATION 2,920,000 ••• ••• (50) UNION COUNTY ••• moMAS J. RIDGE (TIl) BUFFALO TOWNSlllP MUNICIPAL AU­ Governor THORITY (A) VILLAGE OF COWAN SEWER EXTEN­ The PRESIDENT. The communication and bill will be laid SION PROJECT 620,000 (IV) BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA on the table. (A) CAMP KARooNDINHA PACKAGE PLANT, CONSTRUCTION OF A APPROVAL OF SENATE BILLS PACKAGE TREATMENT PLANT 450,000 ••• The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate communications in (52) WARREN COUNTY writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the Common­ (I) PLEASANT TOWNSHIP wealth, advising that the following Senate Bills had been ap­ (A) MAIN STREET ACCESS TO ROUTE 6 750,000 proved and signed by the Governor: ••• (53) WASHINGTON COUNTY SB3, 174,209,365,366, 442,496, 646, 740,813,900,970 ••• and 1000• (ll) COUNTY PROJECTS ••• COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR (E) ROUTE 22 INDUSTRIAL PARK WATERLINES 3,000,000 NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ••• (XI) FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ (A) INDUSTRIAL PARK SEWER LINES 3,000,000 (XU) UNION TOWNSHIP munications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of (A) INDUSTRIAL PARK SEWER LINES 3,000,000 the Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to (XIII) CARROLL TOWNSHIP the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: (A) INDUSTRIAL PARK SEWER LINES 3,000,000 ••• SECTION 7. ITEMIZATION OF FLOOD CON­ MEMBER OF THE COMMONWEALlH OF TROL PROJECTS. PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS ••• TOTAL June 22, 1999 PROJECT PROJECT ALLOCATION To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: (1) DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL $61,958,000 PROTECTION 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 765

In conformity with Jaw, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSlEES OF advice and consent ofthe Senate, Nancy Stein, 109 Jem Drive, Ambler SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CENTER 19002, Montgomery County, Twelfth Senatorial District, for appoint­ ment as a member ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania Council on the Arts, to serve until July 1,2001 and until her successor is ap­ June 22, 1999 pointed and qualified, vice James E. Scanlon, Pittsburgh, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate mOMAS 1. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Stephen J. Holoviak, Ph.D., 410 Overhill Drive, Chambersburg 17201, Franklin Comty, Thirty-third HAMBURG CENTER Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Board of Trustees ofSouth MomrtainRestoration Center, to serve mtil the third June 22, 1999 Tuesday of January 2005, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: moMAS J. RIDGE Governor In confounity with Jaw, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Nonnan E. Dresher, 140 Valley MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSlEES OF Road, Hamburg 19526, Berks County, Forty-eighth Senatorial District, WERNERSVILLE STATE HOSPITAL for reappointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees ofHamburg Center, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and mtil his successor is appointed and qualified. June 22, 1999

THOMAS 1. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Pattee J. Miller, 855 North Park HAMBURG CENTER Road, Wyomissing 19610, Berks County, Forty-eighth Senatorial Dis­ trict, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of June 22, 1999 Wernersville State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: moMAS J. RIDGE Governor In conformity with Jaw, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, R.aclJel E. Rentschler, 21 A South 3rd MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF S1reet, Hamburg 19526, Berks County, Forty-eighth Senatorial District, WERNERSVILLE STATE HOSPITAL for reappointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees ofHamburg Center, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and mtil her successor is appointed and qualified. June 22, 1999

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

MEMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS' In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Andrew T. POIZio, Jr., 230 South EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMISSION Queen Street, Lancaster 17603, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Senato­ rial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees of June 22, 1999 Wemersville State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and mrt:il his successor is appointed and qualified, vice John W. To the Honorable, the Senate Murphy, Jr., Reading, resigned. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS J. RIDGE Inconformity with Jaw, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent ofthe Senate, Ronald D. Mills, Sr., 701 First Ave­ nue, Prospect Parle 19076, Delaware County, Ninth Senatorial District, MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF for appointment as a member ofthe Municipal Police Officers' Educa­ WERNERSVILLE STATE HOSPITAL tion and Training Commission, to serve until February 21,2001 and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Paul L. Pennypacker, Downingtown, whose term expired. June 22, 1999

moMAS 1. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: 766 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for advice and consent of the Senate, Rachel M. Torres, 1100 E. the advice and consent of the Senate, Fritz Bittenbender, 4 King's Wyomissing Boulevard, l1-C, Reading 19611, Berks County, Eleventh Anns, Mecbanicsbmg 17055, Cmnberland Comty, Thirty-first Senato­ Senatorial Dis1rict, for reappointment as a member ofthe Board of rial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Public Trustees ofWernersville State Hospital, to serve until the third Tues­ Utility Connnission, to serve mtil April 1, 2004, or until his successor day ofJanuary 2005, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice David W. Rolka, Camp Hill, whose term expired. THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor DISTRICT JUSTICE MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DRUG, June 29, 1999 DEVICE AND COSMETIC BOARD To the Honorable, the Senate July 2, 1999 ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate In conformity with la\v, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: advice and consent ofthe Senate, Valerie Smith, 7723 F8IDldale Ave­ nue, HarrisbuIg 17112, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for for appointment as District Justice, in and for the County ofAllegheny, the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Michelle M. Grove, 220 Umberto Magisterial District 05-2-15, to serve until the first Monday ofJanuary Street, New Cumberland 17070, Cumberland County, Thirty-first 2000, vice Richard J. Terrick, resigned. Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board, to serve for a term offour years or THOMAS 1. RIDGE until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six Governor months beyond that period, vice Kenneth H. Heisey, D.D.S., Enola, deceased. DISTRICT JUSTICE THOMAS J. RIDGE June 29, 1999 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DRUG, ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: DEVICE AND COSMETIC BOARD In coofonnity with la\v, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Brian James Cawley, 1020 Kent July 2, 1999 Drive, Mecbanicsbmg 17055, Cmnberland County, Thirty-first Senato­ To the Honorable, the Senate rial District, for appointment as Dis1rict Justice, in and for the Comty ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: ofBradfonl, Magisterial Dis1rict 42-3-Q4, to serve until the first Mon­ day ofJanuary 2000, vice Daniel 1. Aquillo, III, resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Donna Kriner, 6320 Arlington THOMAS 1. RIDGE Drive, Harrisbmg 17112, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial Dis­ Governor trict, for appointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board, to serve for a term offour years or mtil her suc­ MEMBER OF THE CONSTABLES' EDUCATION cessor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months be­ AND TRAINING BOARD yond that period, vice Benjamin Calesnick, MD., Springfield, whose term expired. June 30, 1999 THOMAS J. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Inconfonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES advice and consent ofthe Senate, Annette Steele, 2029 Bonita Court, OF POLK CENTER. Harrisbmg 17110, Dauphin Comty, Fifteenth Senatorial Dis1rict, for appointment as a member ofthe Constables' Education and Training July 2, 1999 Board, to serve mtil September 29, 2001 and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Russell Sheaffer, Harrisbmg, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: moMAS J. RIDGE Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Robert L. Murray, 1144 Grandview Road, Oil City 16301, Venango County, Twenty-fifth MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrust­ PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION ees ofPolk. Center, to serve mtil the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Harriet K. June 30, 1999 Daye, Polk, whose tenn expired.

To the Honorable, the Senate THOMAS J. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 767

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for OF POLK CENTER the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Allen Andrascik (Democrat), 396 Adams S1reet, Rochester 15074, Beaver County, Forty-seventh Senato­ rial District, for appoin1ment as a member ofthe Beaver County Board July 2, 1999 ofAssistance, to serve until December 31, 2001, and until his succes­ sor is appointed and qualified, vice Leslie Jerome Dallas, Freedom, To the Honorable, the Senate resigned. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS 1. RIDGE In confonnity with law, I have thehonor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent ofthe Senate, Josephine Zuck, 4 Lincoln Street, Oil City 16301, Venango County, Twenty-fifth Senatorial District, for MEMBER OF THE BERKS COUNTY appointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees ofPolk Center, to BOARD OF ASSISTANCE serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Norma Jean Scurry, Franklin, whose tenn expired. July 2, 1999

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

MEMBER. OF THE STATE BOARD OF CERTIFIED In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Ruth Fister Mathews (Democrat), 1423 Old Wyomissing Road, Reading 19610, Berks County, Forty­ eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Berks July 2, 1999 County Board ofAssistance, to serve until December 31, 2001, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joseph 1. Rotell, To the Honorable, the Senate Shillington, resigned. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS 1. RIDGE In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice andconsent ofthe Senate, Daniel M. Taylor, Jr., (Public Mem­ ber), 1210 Reseca Place, Pittsburgh 15212, Allegheny County, Forty­ MEMBER OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY second Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe State BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Board ofCertified Real Estate Appraisers, to serve for a term offour years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Peter 1. Krysik, Gibsonia, July 2, 1999 whose tenn expired. To the Honorable, the Senate THOMAS 1. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for MEMBER OF THE ADAMS COUNTY the advice, and consent ofthe Senate, Karl L. Thompson (Democrat), BOARD OF ASSISTANCE 124 Park Place West, Shippensburg 17257, Franklin County, Thirty­ third Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Franklin County Board ofAssistance, to serve until December 31, 2001, and July 2, 1999 until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Kathleen Shoop, Fannettsburg, deceased. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor In confonnity with law; I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Carole S. Siliezar (Republican), 180 MEMBER OF THE NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY Municipal Road, Hanover 17331, Adams County, Thirty-third Senato­ BOARD OF ASSISTANCE rial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Adams County Board ofAssistance, to serve until December 31, 2001, and until her succes­ sor is appointed and qualified, vice Gladys A. McMillen, Gettysburg, July 2,1999 resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate THOMAS 1. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for MEMBER OF THE BEAVER COUNTY the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Robert B. Cellitti (Republican), BOARD OF ASSISTANCE 221 1/2 Walnut Street, Sunbury 17801, Northumberland County, Twenty-seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of theNorthumberland County Board ofAssistance, to serve until Decem­ July 2,1999 ber 31, 2001, and until his successor is appointed and qualified.

To the Honorable, the Senate THOMAS 1. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor 768 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

MEMBER OF THE NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for BOARD OF ASSISTANCE the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Brian James Cawley, 1020 Kent Drive, MechanicsbUIg 17055, Cmnberland County, Thirty-first Senato­ rial District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Board ofAc­ July 2, 1999 countancy, to serve until May 13, 2001 and until his successor is ap­ pointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that pe­ To the Honorable, the Senate riod, vice Andrew B. Zelenkofske, Dresher, resigned. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS J. RIDGE Inconf~with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent ofthe Senate, Frederick W. Hauk (Republican), RD #1, Box 340-A, Sunbury 17801, Northumberland COlUlty, Twenty­ MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the OF HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL Northumberland County Board ofAssistance, to serve until December 31, 200I, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. July 12, 1999 moMAS 1. RIDGE Governor To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

MEMBER OF THE STATE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Michelle Grove, 220 Umberto Street, New Cumberland 17070, Cumberland County, Thirty-first July 9,1999 Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrust­ ees ofHarrisburg State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2005, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice To the Honorable, the Senate Mary Ellen Houseal, Mechanicsburg, resigned. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: mOMAS J. RIDGE Inconfonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent ofthe Senate, Katherene Holtzinger Conner, 1772 Keodall Drive, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Civil MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Service Commission, to serve until April 9, 2002 or until her successor OF HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Charles J. Lieberth, Pittsburgh, resigned. July 12, 1999

THOMAS 1. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

MEMBER OF THE STATE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for HORSE RACING COMMISSION the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Mark Navarro, 4184 Kittatinny Drive, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cmnberland County, Thirty-first Senato­ rial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees of July 9, 1999 Harrisburg State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Carl W. To the Honorable, the Senate Nelson, York, resigned. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: moMAS 1. RIDGE Inconfonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent ofthe Senate, Richard D. Abbott, P.O. Box 226, Friendship Church Road, Cochranville 19330, Chester County, Nine­ MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES teenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Horse Racing Commission, to serve for a term ofthree years and until OF HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. July 12, 1999

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

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Valerie Smith, 7723 Farmdale OF ACCOUNTANCY Avenue, Harrisburg 17112, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of July 12, 1999 Harrisburg State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Barbara G. Edmiston, Camp Hill, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: mOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 769

MEMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS' In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMISSION the advice and consent of the Senate, Paula Vitz (District 2), 265 Brookview Drive, Red Lion 17356, York County, Twenty-eighth Sena­ torial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Game July 12, 1999 Commission, to serve for a term ofeight years or until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that To the Honorable, the Senate period, vice Dennis Roy Fredericks, McMurray, whose term expired. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: moMAS J. RIDGE InconfOIIDity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent ofthe Senate, Richard J. Herron, 1032 Vauclain Avenue, Woodlyn 19094, Delaware County, Ninth Senatorial District, JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, for appointment as a member ofthe Municipal Police Officers' Educa­ PHILADELPHIA COUNTY tion and Training Commission, to serve until February 21,2001 and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Paul L. July 15, 1999 Pennypacker, Downingtown, whose term expired.

moMAS 1. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Henry Hart, Ia Esquire, 7100 TELEVISION NETWORK COMMISSION McCallum Street,. Philadelphia 19119, Philadelphia County, Fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge ofthe Court ofCommon July 12, 1999 Pleas ofPhiladelphia County, to serve until the first Monday ofJanu­ aIY 2000, vice The Honorable Lisa A. Richette, mandatory retirement.

To the Honorable, the Senate moMAS J. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor Inconfonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and ~t ofthe Senate, David A. Atkinson, 2024 Rock Fall JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, Road, Harrisburg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial Dis­ PHILADELPIDA COUNTY trict, for reappointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Public Televi­ sion Networlc Commission, to serve for a term ofsix years, or until his July 15, 1999 successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months ~. beyond that period. To the Honorable, the Senate moMAS 1. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Doris M ~ Esquire, 3437 MEMBER OF THE MCKEAN COUNTY West Penn Street, Philadelphia 19129, Philadelphia County, Seventh BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge ofthe Court ofCommon Pleas ofPhiladelphia County, to serve until the first Monday ofJanu­ July 12, 1999 aIY 2000, vice The Honorable Leonard A. lvanoski, mandatory retire­ ment.

To the Honorable, the Senate moMAS J. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor Inconformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Ruthann E. Saxman-Sauber (Repub­ MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD lican), 730 South Avenue, Bradford 17601, McKean County, Twenty­ OF COSMETOLOGY fifth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe McKean County Board ofAssistance, to serve until December 31,2000, and July 19, 1999 until her successor is appointed and qualified. To the Honorable, the Senate moMAS J. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Megan L. Consedine, Esquire GAME COMMISSION (Public Member), 1954 Daybreak Circle, Harrisburg 17110, Dauphin ColDlty, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board ofCosmetology, to serve for a term ofthree years and July 15, 1999 until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Malcolm W. Bonawits, Pocono To the Honorable, the Senate Manor, whose term expired. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor 770 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for MONTGOMERY COUNTY the advice and consent ofthe Senate, J. Omar Landis, 4412 Oregon Pike, Ephrata 17522, Lancaster Co~ty, Thirty-sixth Senatorial Dis­ trict, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board ofAuctioneer July 19, 1999 Examiners, to serve for a tenn ofthree years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that To the Honorable, the Senate period. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS J. RIDGE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent ofthe Senate, Roger E. Grimaldi, Esquire, 1043 Koffel Road, Hatfield 19440, Montgomery County, Twenty-fourth MEMBER OF THE STAlE BOARD Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge ofthe Court ofCommon OF AUCTIONEER EXAMINERS Pleas ofMontgomery County, to serve until the first Monday ofJanu­ my 2000, vice The Honorable Albert R. Subers, mandatory retirement. July 23, 1999 THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE AND HEARING In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Peggy 1. Thompson, 1813 Alex­ ander Avenue, Chambersburg 17201, Franklin County, Thirty-third July 19, 1999 Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board ofAuctioneer Examiners, to serve for a tenn ofthree years or until her To the Honorable, the Senate successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: beyond that period.

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the THOMAS J. RIDGE advice and consent ofthe Senate, Donna Kriner (Public Member), Governor 6320 Arlington Drive, Harrisburg 17112, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Board of MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF Examiners in Speech-Language and Hearing, to serve for a tenn of CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA three years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Linda G. Trabucco, OF THE STATE SYSlEM OF mGHER EDUCATION Esquire, Chester Springs, whose tenn expired. July 23, 1999 moMAS J. RIDGE Governor To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON AGING In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, H. John Drayer, R.D. #1, Box 384, Clarion 16214, Clarion County, Twenty-first Senatorial District, July 23, 1999 for reappointment as a member ofthe Council ofTrustees ofClarion University ofPennsylvania ofthe State System ofHigher Education, To the Honorable, the Senate to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and until his succes­ ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: sor is appointed and qualified.

Inconformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the THOMAS J. RIDGE advice and consent ofthe Senate, Marilynn R. Kanenson, 3809 Samyo Governor Circle, Harrisburg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial Dis­ trict, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve for a term ofthree years and until her successor is MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF appointed and qualified, vice Anne S. Thacik, Curwensville, resigned. CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STAlE SYSTEM OF mGHER EDUCATION mOMAS J. RIDGE Governor July 23, 1999

MEMBER OF THE STAlE BOARD To the Honorable, the Senate OF AUCTIONEER EXAMINERS ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

July 23, 1999 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Sheryle 1. Long, 270 Beacon Road, Renfrew 16053, Butler County, Twenty-first Senatorial District, To the Honorable, the Senate for appointment as a member ofthe Council of Trustees of Clarion ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: University ofPennsylvania ofthe State System ofHigher Education. to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2001, and until her succes- 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE· 771 sor is appointed and qualified, vice Michael R. Keefer, Summersville, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for whose term expired. the advice and consent ofthe Senate, William B. McDwaine, Ed.D. (Public Member), 53 Brenner Street, Millersville 17551, Lancaster moMAS 1. RIDGE COlmty, Thirteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member Governor ofthe State Board ofExaminers ofNursing Home Administrators, to serve for a term offour years or until his successor is appointed and MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. OF DENTISTRY mOMAS J. RIDGE Governor July 23, 1999 To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS

InconfomJity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the July 23, 1999 advice and consent of the Senate, Veasey B. Cullen, D.M.D., 311 Brookwood Drive, York 17403, York County, Twenty-eighth Senato­ To the Honorable, the Senate rial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board ofDen­ ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: tistry, to serve for a term ofsix years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Robert H. Morrow, 1835 mOMAS J. RIDGE Meredith Lane, Blue Bell 19422, Montgomery County, Twenty-fourth Governor Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board ofExaminers ofNursing Home Administrators, to serve for a term of MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD four years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not OF NURSING longer than six months beyond that period.

July 23, 1999 moMAS J. RIDGE Governor To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD Inconformity with la\v, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the OF OSTEOPATIllC MEDICINE advice and consent ofthe Senate, William C. Baer (Public Member), 3600 Raymond Street, Laureldale 19605, Berks County, Eleventh July 23, 1999 Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Board of Nursing, to serve for a term ofsix years or until his successor is ap­ To the Honorable, the Senate pointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that pe­ ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: riod, vice Ronald Gabriel, Grantham, resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for mOMAS 1. RIDGE the advice and consent ofthe Senate, John F. Callahan, D.O., 328 Governor Kennedy Boulevard, Pittston 18640, Luzerne County, Fourteenth Sena­ torial District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Board ofOs­ MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD teopathic Medicine, to serve for a term offour years or until his succes­ OF NURSING sor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Silvia M. Ferretti, D.O., Erie, whose term expired. July 23, 1999 moMAS J. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Inconfmmity with la\v, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD advice and consent ofthe Senate, Paula N. Gowen (Public Member), OF PHYSICAL THERAPY 1209 North Gate Road, Box 198, Westtown 19295, Chester County Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board July 23, 1999 of Nursing, to serve for a term ofsix years or until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that To the Honorable, the Senate period. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: moMAS J. RIDGE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Governor the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Ronald D. Goetsch, 1518 Evans Avenue, Prospect Park 19076, Delaware County, Ninth Senatorial MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS District, for reappoin1ment as a member ofthe State Board ofPhysical Therapy, to serve for a term offour years and until his successor is OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. July 23, 1999 moMAS 1. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: 772 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

MEMBER OF TIIE STATE BOARD Lane, Lancaster 17601, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Senatorial Dis­ OF PODIATRY trict, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Thaddeus Stevens College ofTechnology, to serve until the third Tues­ day ofJanumy 2005, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. July 23, 1999 moMAS J. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE Inconformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS advice and consent ofthe Senate, Barbara A. Davis-Kenion, D.P.M, 105 Gun Club Road, Palmerton 18071, Carbon County, Twenty-ninth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board July 23, 1999 ofPodiatry, to serve for a term offour years or mtil her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that To the Honorable, the Senate period. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

moMAS J. RIDGE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Governor the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Robert G. Pickerill, 2311 Summit Pointe Drive, Scranton 18508, Lackawanna County, Twenty-second MEMBER OF TIIE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board THADDEUS STEVENS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term offour years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. July 23, 1999 moMAS 1. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: MEMBER OF TIIE PENNSYLVANIA In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the COUNCIL ON AGING advice and consent ofthe Senate, Edward S. Hoover, 460 Wetherbum Drive, Lancaster 17601, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Senatorial Dis­ trict, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of August 9, 1999 Thaddeus Stevens College ofTechnology, to serve mtil the third Tues­ day ofJanuary 2005, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: moMAS 1. RIDGE Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, WJ.1ma M. Tofu, 623 S. Main MEMBER OF TIIE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF Street, Burgettstown 15021, Washington County, Forty-sixth Senato­ THADDEUS STEVENS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY rial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Coun­ cil on Aging, to serve until May 24, 2001 and until her successor is appointed and qualified. July 23, 1999 moMAS J. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: MEMBER OF TIIE STATE BOARD OF In confmmity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the AUCTIONEER EXAMINERS advice and consent ofthe Senate, Glenn E. Orndorf, 21 Cedar Lane, I BDcaster 17601, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Thaddeus August 9, 1999 Stevens College of Technology, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2005, and mtil his successor is appointed and qualified To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: moMAS 1. RIDGE Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Allen Shissler (Public Member), MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF 2600 Roundtop Road, Middletown 17057, Dauphin County, Fifteenth THADDEUS STEVENS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Board of Auctioneer Examiners, to serve for a term ofthree years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months July 23, 1999 beyond that period, vice Richard W. Godshall, M.D., Hatfield, de­ clined appointment. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: moMAS J. RIDGE Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Stephen L. Ralston, 2240 Bob White 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 773

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for OF CLARKS SUMMIT STATE HOSPITAL the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Gene Brenneman, Mercer County Courthouse, 103 Courthouse, Mercer 16137, Mercer County, Fiftieth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Constables' August 9, 1999 Education and Training Board, to serve until September 29, 2001 and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Russell Sheaffer, To the Honorable, the Senate Harrisburg, resigned. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: TIIOMAS J. RIDGE Governor Inconfmmity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, James T. Davenport, 104 Sunset Drive, Dunmore 18512, Lackawanna County, Twenty-second Senat~ MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF rial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees of THE PENNSYLVANIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Clarks Smmnit State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanu­ FINANCING AUTHORITY my 2005, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice John T. Malloy, Clarks Summit, whose expired. term August 9, 1999 TIIOMAS J. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for OF CLARKS SUMMIT STATE HOSPITAL the advice and consent of the Senate, Kenneth E. Davis, 527 Conshohocken State Road, Gladwyne 19035, Montgomery County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe August 9, 1999 Board ofDirectors ofthe Pennsylvania Economic Development Financ­ ingAuthority, to serve for a term offour years and until his successor To the Honorable, the Senate is appointed and qualified, vice John M Stilley, Butler, resigned. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: TIIOMAS 1. RIDGE Inconfmmity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent ofthe Senate, John Gustin, 294 Elmhurst Boule­ vard, Scrantm 18505, Lackawanna County, Twenty-second Senatorial MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of HAMBURG CENTER Clarks Smmnit State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanu­ my2005, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice John August 9, 1999 1. Jennings, Scranton, whose term expired. To the Honorable, the Senate TIIOMAS 1. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES the advice andconsent ofthe Senate, Ernest E. Heckman, R.D. #3, Box 3168, Hamburg 19526, Belies County, Forty-eighth Senatorial District, OF CLARKS SUMMIT STATE HOSPITAL for appointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees ofHamburg Center, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2001, and until his August 9, 1999 successor is appointed and qualified, vice Pamela C. Evans, Bernville, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate THOMAS J. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor Tn confmmity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Warren E. Watkins, 301 Stone Ave­ JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, nue, Clarks Smmnit 18411, Lackawanna County, Twenty-second Sena­ WESlMORELAND COUNTY torial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees of Clarks Summit State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of August 9, 1999 January 2005, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joseph M. Cognetti, Clarks Summit, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: TIIOMAS J. RIDGE Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, John K. Sweeney, Esquire, 27 Oakhill Avenue, Greensburg 15601, Westmoreland County, Thirty­ MEMBER OF THE CONSTABLES' EDUCATION ninth Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge ofthe Court of AND TRAINING BOARD Common Pleas ofWestmoreland County, to serve until the first Mon­ day of January 2000, vice The Honorable Bernard F. Scherer, de­ ceased. August 9, 1999 TIIOMAS 1. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate . Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: 774 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for OF PHYSICAL THERAPY the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Mark Navarro, 4184 Kittatinny Drive, Mechanicsbmg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senato­ rial District, for appointment as District Justice, in and for the County August 9, 1999 ofBucks, Magisterial District 07-1-02, to serve until the first Monday ofJanuary 2000, vice Michael J. Manto, deceased. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Christine Gieseke, 912 White Ridge, MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA INDUSTRIAL Downingtown 19335, Chester County, Nineteenth Senatorial District, DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY for appointment as a member ofthe State Board ofPhysical Therapy, to serve until March24, 2002 and until her successor is appointed and August 12, 1999 qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Kathleen A. Cegles, Erie, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: moMAS J. RIDGE Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Robert L. Pitts, 1335 Franklin MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD Avenue, Pittsburgh 15221, Allegheny County, Thirty-eighth Senatorial OF VETERINARY MEDICINE District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJuly 24, 2004 and until his successor is appointed and qualified. August 9, 1999 THOMAS J. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MINORITY In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY advice and consent ofthe Senate, James A. Orsini, VMD., University of Pennsylvania School ofMedicine, New Bolton Center, 382 West August 12, 1999 Street Road, Kennett Square, Chester County, Ninth Senatorial Dis­ trict, for appointment as a member ofthe State Board of Veterinary To the Honorable, the Senate Medicine, to serve for a term of four years or until his successor is ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Jeffrey M. Ott, VM.D., Greencastle, whose term expired. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Maritza Robert, 2314 Chestnut mOMAS J. RIDGE Street, Harrisburg 17104, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial Dis­ Governor trict, for appointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Minority Busi­ ness Development Authority, to serve until June 2, 2003 and untilher MEMBER OF THE BERKS COUNTY successor is appointed and qualified, vice Luis F. Columba, Allentown, BOARD OF ASSISTANCE resigned. THOMAS J. RIDGE August 9, 1999 Governor

To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF. SOCIAL ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: WORKERS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS In confonnity withla'\v, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the AND PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS advice and consent ofthe Senate, Sister Bridget McNamara (Republi­ can), 121h and Walnut Streets, P.O. Box 316, Reading 19603, Berks August 12, 1999 Co1mty, Eleventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of To the Honorable, the Senate the Berks County Board ofAssistance, to serve until December 31, ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: 2001, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joseph J. Rotell, Shillington, resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Ronald E. Hayes, 19 Tower moMAS J. RIDGE Road, Broomall 19008, Delaware County, Twenty-sixth Senatorial Governor District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Board ofSocial Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counsel­ DISTRICT JUSTICE ors, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is ap­ pointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that pe­ riod, pursuant to Act 136, approved December 21, 1998. August 9, 1999 THOMAS J. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 775

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for OF EDUCATION the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Robert O. Agbede, 639 Alpha Drive, Pittsburgh 15238, Allegheny County, Thirty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Minority August 19, 1999 Business Development Authority, to serve for a term offive years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, pursuant to Act 58, To the Honorable, the Senate approved June 27,1996. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: moMAS J. RIDGE In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent ofthe Senate, James Barker, 3821 Greenly Road, McKean 16426, Erie County, Forty-ninth Senatorial District, for ap­ JUDGE, MUNICIPAL COURT pointment as a member ofthe State Board ofEducation, to serve until October 1, 2000 or until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice William E. Strickland, Jr., Pittsburgh, resigned. September 7, 1999

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

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Doris M. Leisch, Esquire, 3437 OF HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL West Penn Street, Philadelphia 19129, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge ofthe Municipal Court August 24, 1999 ofPhiladelphia, to serve until the first Monday ofJanuary 2002, vice The Honorable Edward G. Mekel, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate moMAS J. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor Inconformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Wayne S. Fleming, 91 Sylvan Ridge MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Road, Oberlin 17113, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, ON PROBATION for appointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees ofHarrisburg State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and mtilhis successor is appointed and qualified, vice Carl Nelson, York, September 7, 1999 resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate moMAS J. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Megan L. Consedine, Esquire, 1954 Daybreak Circle, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, OF HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL for appointment as a member ofthe Advisory Committee on Probation, to serve for a term offour years and until her successor is appointed August 24, 1999 and qualified, but not longer than ninety days beyond that period, vice Mary R. Wooley, Esquire, Harrisburg, whose term expired. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: moMAS J. RIDGE Governor Inconfonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Rosalie A. Sarfert, 236 Laurel Drive, MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA Hershey 17033, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION appointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees ofHarrisburg State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Barbara G. Edmiston, September 8, 1999 Camp Hill, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate moMAS J. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MINORITY the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Reverend Carl E. Denson, 2615 Santa Barbara Drive, Bethel Park 15102, Allegheny County, Thirty­ BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY seventh Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, to serve until February August 24, 1999 21, 2002 or until his successor is appointed and qualified.

To the Honorable, the Senate moMASJ. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor 776 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF yond that period, vice George M Miller, Brockway, whose term ex­ POLK CENTER pired. moMAS 1. RIDGE September 8, 1999 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA mSTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION In conformity with law; I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Harriet K. Daye, 211 McClelland September 9, 1999 Avenue, P.O. Box 247, Polk 16342, Venango County, Twenty-first Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Board of To the Honorable, the Senate Trustees ofPolk Center, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: 2005, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for moMAS 1. RIDGE the advice and consent ofthe Senate, James M. Adovasio, Ph.D., 4676 Governor White Pine Drive, Erie 16506, Erie County, Forty-ninth Senatorial District, for n-appointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Historical MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF and Musemn Commission, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2003 and until his successor is appointed and qualified. SELINSGROVE CENTER moMAS J. RIDGE September 8, 1999 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA mSTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Ruthann Helfrick, RD 1, Box 140, September 9, 1999 Elysburg 17824, Northumberland County, Twenty-seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of To the Honorable, the Senate Selinsgrove Center, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: andmtil her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Frank J. Fendt, Sunbury, whose term expired. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Dr. William A. Cornell, Sr., 65 moMAS J. RIDGE Glen Road, Wormleysburg 17043, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Governor Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, to serve mtil the third Tuesday DISTRICT JUSTICE ofJanuary 2003 and until his successor is appointed and qualified. September 8, 1999 moMAS J. RIDGE Governor To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: MEMBER OF TIm PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Francis E. Clark, 425 Main Street, September 9, 1999 Croydon 19021, Bucks County, Sixth Senatorial District, for appoint­ ment as District Justice, in and for the County ofBucks, Magisterial To the Honorable, the Senate District 07-1-02, to serve until the first Monday ofJanuary 2002, vice ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Michael J. Manto, deceased. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for moMAS J. RIDGE the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Andrea F. Fitting, Ph.D., 113 Governor Sunridge Drive, Pittsburgh 15234, Allegheny Comty, Thirty-seventh Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA Historical and Museum Commission, to serve until the third Tuesday GAME COMMISSION ofJanuary 2003 and until her successor is appointed and qualified. moMAS J. RIDGE September 9, 1999 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA mSTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Fritz Bittenbender (District 3), 4 9, 1999 King's Arms, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first September Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania To the Honorable, the Senate Game Commission, to serve for a term ofeight years or until his suc­ ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: cessor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months be- 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 777

In confmmity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA mSTORICAL advice and consent ofthe Senate, Janet S. Klein, 1475 Hampton Road, AND MUSEUM COMMISSION Rydal 19046, Montgomery COWlty, Twelfth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Historical and Mu­ seum Commission, to serve Wltil the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2003 September 9, 1999 and Wltil her successor is appointed and qualified. To the Honorable, the Senate moMAS 1. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA mSTORICAL the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Dr. LeRoy Patrick, 128 North Craig Street, Apt. 312, Pittsbmgh 15213, Allegheny County, Thirty­ AND MUSEUM COMMISSION eighth Seoatoria1 District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Penn­ sylvania Historical and Museum Commission, to serve until the third September 9, 1999 Tuesday ofJanuary 2003 and lDltil his successor is appointed and qual­ ified. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor Inconfonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Nancy D. Kolb, 4003 Mechanicsville MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD Road, Doylestown 18901, Bucks County, Tenth Senatorial District, for OF COSMETOLOGY reappointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Historical and Mu­ seum Commission, to serve Wltil the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2003 and until her successor is appointed and qualified. September 13, 1999

moMAS 1. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA mSTORICAL In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Wendy S. Marsden-Johnson, AND MUSEUM COMMISSION 1819 W. 8th Street, Erie 16505, Erie COWlty, Forty-ninth Senatorial District, for appoin1ment as a member ofthe State Board ofCosmetol­ September 9, 1999 ogy, to serve until November 20, 1999 but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Harold E. Cobb, Middletown, resign~. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor Inconfmmity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, John W. Lawrence, M.D., 430 JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, Riverview Road, Swarthmore 19081, Delaware COWlty, Twenty-sixth ERIE COUNTY Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, to serve Wltil the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2003 and until his successor is appointed and qualified. September 13, 1999

moMAS 1. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA mSTORICAL In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Matthew L. Wolford, 638 W. AND MUSEUM COMMISSION Sixth Street, Erie 16507, Erie COWlty, Forty-ninth Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Erie September 9, 1999 County, to serve lDltil the first Monday ofJanuary 2000, vice The Hon­ orable Roger M. Fischer, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor Inconfmmity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Brian C. Mitchell, Ph.D., 125 Pel­ MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS ham Road, Camp Hi1ll70ll, Cumberland COWlty, Thirty-first Senato­ OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS rial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania His­ torical and Museum Commission, to serve Wltil the third Tuesday of September 13, 1999 January 2003 and until his successor is appointed and qualified.

mOMAS 1. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Thomas White, 213 Mission 778 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTE:MBER 27,

Meade Road, New Castle 16105, Lawrence County, Forty-seventh In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Board of the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Michael J. Petrasovits, Esquire, Examiners ofNursing Home Administrators, to serve for a term offour 1022 Oldham Place, Bensalem 19020, Bucks County, Sixth Senatorial years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer District, for appointment as Judge ofthe Court ofCommon Pleas of than six months beyond that period, vice Jesse C. Achenbach, Potts­ Bucks County, to serve until the first Monday ofJanuary 2000, vice ville, resigned. The Honorable Isaac S. Garb, mandatory retirement.

moMAS J. RIDGE moMAS J. RIDGE Governor Governor

MEMBER OF TIlE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC MEMBER OF TIlE PENNSYLVANIA TELEVISION NETWORK COMMISSION PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION September 13, 1999 September 15, 1999 To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Inconfonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Valerie Smith, 7723 Farmdale Ave­ In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for nue, Harrisburg 17112, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Terrance J. Fitzpatrick, Esquire, for appointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Public Television 282 Pine Street, Hummelstown 17036, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Network Commission, to serve for a term ofsix years or until her suc­ Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania cessor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months be­ Public Utility Commission, to serve until April 1, 2004, or until his yond that period, vice Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., Esq., Bethlehem, whose successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months term expired. beyond that period, vice David W. Rolka, Camp Hill, whose term moMAS J. RIDGE expired. Governor moMAS J. RIDGE DISTRICT JUSTICE Governor September 13, 1999 MEMBER OF TIlE ENVIRONMENTAL HEARING To the Honorable, the Senate BOARD ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: September 17, 1999 In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Phillip L. Sweet, RR #5, Box 330A, Wellsboro 1690I, Tioga County, Twenty-third Senatorial District, for To the Honorable, the Senate appointment as District Justice, in and for the County ofTioga, Magis­ ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: terial District 04-3-02, to serve until the first Monday ofJanuary 2000, vice William G. Farrell, resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Michael L. Krancer, Esquire, 439 maMAS J. RIDGE North Itban Drive, Bryn Mawr 19010, Montgomery County, Seven­ Governor teenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Environ­ mental Hearing Board, to serve for a term ofsix years or until his suc­ cessor is appointed and qualified, vice Richard S. Ehmann Esquire, DISTRICT JUSTICE Pittsburgh, resigned.

September 14, 1999 moMAS J. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: MEMBER OF TIlE PENNSYLVANIA In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Annette Steele, 2029 Bonita Com, LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD Harrisburg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as District Justice, in and for the County ofAllegheny, September 17, 1999 Magisterial District 05-243, to serve until the first Monday ofJanuary 2000, vice John E. Swearingen, mandatory retirement. To the Honorable, the Senate maMAS 1. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Jonathan R Newman, 1079 JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, Baron Drive, Bryn Mawr 19010, Montgomery County, Seventeenth BUCKS COUNTY Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, to serve until the third Tuesday in May 2002, September 15, 1999 vice Robert P. Fohl, Pittsburgh, resigned.

To the Honorable, the Senate moMAS J. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 779

MEMBER OF 1HE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF MEMBER OF 1HE MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS' EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMISSION OF 1HE STATE SYSTEM OF mGHER EDUCATION July 12, 1999 September 22, 1999 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

In confannity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ advice and consent ofthe Senate, Samuel 1. Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Senatorial District, June 22, 1999 for the appointment ofRonald D. Mills, Sr., 701 First for reappoin1ment as a member ofthe Council ofTrustees ofEdinboro Avenue, Prospect Park 19076, Delaware County, Ninth Senatorial University ofPennsylvania ofthe State System ofHigher Education, District, as a member ofthe Municipal Police Officers' Education and to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2001, and until his succes­ Training Commission, to serve until February 21,2001 and until his sor is appointed and qualified, vice William C. Schultz, Cambridge successor is appointed and qualified, vice Paul L. Pennypacker, Springs, resigned. Do\Wingtown, whose term expired. I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of moMAS J. RIDGE nomination on the premises. Governor moMAS J. RIDGE MEMBER OF 1HE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS Governor OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS MEMBER OF 1HE COMMONWEALTH OF September 22, 1999 PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS To the Honorable, the Senate August 9, 1999 ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent ofthe Senate, Michelle Grove (Public Member), ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: 220 Umberto Street, New Cumberland 17070, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Inaccordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ State Board ofExaminers ofNursing Home Administrators, to serve nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated untilNovember 13, 2000 or until her successor is appointed and quali­ April 19, 1999 for the appointment ofMegan Reitzel, 350 Graham fied, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Jay H. Street, Carlisle 17013, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial Shah, Esquire, Philadelphia, resigned District, as a member ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania Council on the Arts, to serve for a term ofthree years and until her successor mOMAS J. RIDGE is appointed and qualified, vice James E. Scanlon, Pittsburgh, re­ Governor signed. I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of MEMBER OF 1HE BOARD OF TRUSTEES nomination on the premises. OF WARREN STATE HOSPITAL moMAS J. RIDGE September 22, 1999 Governor

To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF 1HE BRANDYWINE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: BATTLEFIELD PARK COMMISSION In confannity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Donna Kriner, 6320 Darlington August 9, 1999 Drive, Harrisburg 17112, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial Dis­ trict, for appointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees ofWarren State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2001, and To the Honorable, the Senate until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Mary Jane Fuller, ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Union City, resigned. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ moMAS J. RIDGE nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated Governor April 19, 1999 for the appointment ofValerie Smith, n23 Farmdale Avenue, Harrisburg 17112, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial RECALL COMMUNICATIONS District, as a member ofthe Brandywine Battlefield Park Commission, to serve until December 5, 2000 and until her successor is appointed REFERRED TO COMMITTEE and qualified, vice Edward F. Muller, Jr., Thornton, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ nomination on the premises. munications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of moMAS J. RIDGE the Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to Governor the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: 780 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PENNSYLVANIA ECONOMIC OF HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUffiORITY August 24, 1999 August 9, 1999 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Inaccordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ Inaccordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ nor ofthe Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July nor.of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated 12,1999.fortheappoin1ment ofMark Navarro, 4184 KittatinnyDrive, April 19, 1999 for the appoin1ment ofFritz Bittenbender, 4 King's Arm Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-frrst Senatorial [sic], Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-frrst Senato­ District, as a member ofthe Board of Trustees ofHarrisburg State rial District, as a member ofthe Board ofDirectors ofthe Pennsylvania Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and until his Economic Development Financing Authority, to serve until May 2, successor is appointed and qualified, vice Carl W. Nelson, York, re­ 1999 and mtilher [sic] successor is appointed and qualified, vice John signed. M. Stilley, Butler, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of nomination on the premises. nomination on the premises. THOMAS J. RIDGE THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor Governor MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER OF THE CONSTABLES' EDUCATION OF HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL AND TRAINING BOARD August 24, 1999 August 12, 1999 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ nor ofthe Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated 12, 1999 for the appointment ofValerie Smith, 7723 Farmdale Ave­ June 30, 1999 for the appointment ofAnnette Steele, 2029 Bonita nue, Harrisburg 17112, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, Court, Harrisburg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial Dis­ as a m~ber oftJ:le Board ofTrustees ofHarrisburg State Hospital, to trict, as a member ofthe Constables' Education and Training Board, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and until her successor serve until September 29,2001 and until her successor is appointed is appointed and qualified, vice Barbara G. Edmiston, Camp Hill and qualified, vice Russell Sheaffer, Harrisburg, resigned. remgned. ' I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of nomination on the premises. nomination on the premises.

THOMAS J. RIDGE THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MINORITY OF EDUCATION BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

August 19, 1999 August 24, 1999

To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

Inaccordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ Inaccordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated nor .of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated ~ 19, 19~9 for the appointment ofDonna Kriner, 6320 Darlington April 19, 1999 for the appointment of Marilyn Striano 1005 ~ve, Harrisburg 17112, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial Dis­ Coppercreek Driv~, M~c~csburg 17055, Cumberland County, trict, as a member ofthe State Board ofEducation, to serve until Octo­ ~-first. Senatorial District, as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Mi­ ber 1,2000 or mrtil her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Wil­ nonty Busmess Development Authority, to serve for a term of five liam E. Strickland, Jr., Pittsburgh, resigned. years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, pursuant to I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of Act 58, approved June 27, 1996. nomination on the premises. I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of nomination on the premises. THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 781

JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ PIDLADELPHIA COUNTY nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated April 16, 1999 forth~ appointment ofMichael 1. Petrasovits, Esquire, September 7, 1999 1022 OldbamPlace, Bensalem 19020, Bucks County, Sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge ofthe Court ofCommon Pleas of To the Honorable, the Senate Bucks County, to serve until the first Monday ofJanuary 2000, vice ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: The Honorable Wl11iam Hart Rufe, III, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of Inaccordance withthe power and authority vested in me as Gover­ nomination on the premises. nor ofthe Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July 15, 1999 for the appointment ofDoris M Leisch, Esquire, 3437 West rnoMAS J. RIDGE Penn Street, Philadelphia 19129, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senato­ Governor rial District, for appointment as Judge, Court ofCommon Pleas, Phila­ delphia County, to serve until the first Monday ofJanuary 2000, vice MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA The Honorable Leonard A. Ivanoski, mandatory retirement. PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of nomination on the premises. September 15, 1999 rnOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: DISTRICT JUSTICE In accordance with the power and authority vested inme as Gover­ September 8, 1999 nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated June 30, 1999 for the appointment of Fritz Bittenbender, 4 King's To the Honorable, the Senate AIms, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cwnberland County, Thirty-first Senato­ ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: rial District, as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Public Utility Commis­ sion, to serve until April 1, 2004, or until his successor is appointed Inaccordance withthe power and authority vested in me as Gover­ and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated David W. Rolka, Camp Hill, whose term. expired. August 9, 1999 for the appointment ofMark Navarro, 4184 Kittatinny I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of Drive, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cmnberland County, Thirty-first Senato­ nomination on the premises. rial District, as District Justice, in and for the County ofBucks, Magis­ terial District 07-1~2, to serve until the frrst Monday ofJanuary 2000, rnoMAS J. RIDGE vice Michael 1. Manto, deceased. Governor I respectfully request the retmn to me ofthe official message of nomination on the premises. MEMBER OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL rnoMAS 1. RIDGE HEARING BOARD Governor September 17, 1999 DISTRICT JUSTICE To the Honorable, the Senate September 13, 1999 ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

To the Honorable, the Senate Inaccordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated April 19, 1999 for the appointment ofGregory Dunlap, 613 Sweetbriar Inaccordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ Drive, Harrisburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial Dis­ nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated trict, as a member ofthe Environmental Hearing Board, to serve for a June I, 1999 for the appointment ofMichelle M. Grove, 220 Umberto term ofsix years or mtil his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Street, New Cumbedand 17070, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Sen­ Richard S. Ehmann, Esquire, Pittsburgh, resigned. atorial District, as District Justice, in and for the County of Tioga, I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official· message of Magisterial District 04-3~2, to serve until the first Monday ofJanuary nomination on the premises. 2000, vice Wl1liam G. Farrell, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of rnoMAS J. RIDGE nomination on the premises. Governor rnoMAS 1. RIDGE Governor CORRECTIONS TO NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITI'EE JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, BUCKS COUNTY The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate·the following com­ munications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of September 15, 1999 the Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to To the Honorable, the Senate the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: 782 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

MEMBER OF THE NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY Please note the nomination dated August 9, 1999 for the appoint­ BOARD OF ASSISTANCE ment of Gene Brenneman, Mercer County Courthouse, 103 Court­ house, Mercer 16137, Mercer County, Fiftieth Senatorial District, for July 9, 1999 appointment as a member ofthe Constables' Education and Training Board, to serve until September 29,2001 and until his successor is To the Honorable, the Senate appointed and qualified, vice Russell Sheaffer, Harrisburg, resigned, ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: should be corrected to read: Cloyd Brenneman. 4180 Thomason Road. Sharpsville 16150. Please note the nomination dated July 2, 1999 for the appointment Mercer County, Fiftieth Senatorial District, for appointment as a mem­ of Robert B. Cellitti (Republican), 221 1/2 Walnut Street, Sunbury ber ofthe Constables' Education and Training Board, to serve until 17801, Northumberland County, Twenty-seventh Senatorial District, September 29,2001 and until his successor is appointed and qualified, for appointment as a member ofthe Northumberland County Board of vice Russell Sheaffer, Harrisburg, resigned. Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2001, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, should be corrected to read: MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA INDUSTRIAL Robert B. Cellitti (Republican), 221 1/2 Walnut Street, Sunbury DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 1780I, Northumberland County, Twenty-seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Northumberland County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2001, and until his successor September 7, 1999 is appointed and qualified, add to complement. To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE NORlHUMBERLAND COUNTY ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Please note the nomination dated August 12, 1999 for the appoint­ July 9, 1999 ment of Robert 1. Pitts, 1335 Franklin Avenue, Pittsburgh 15221, Allegheny County, Thirty-eighth Senatorial District, for reappointment To the Honorable, the Senate as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, to ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: serve until the third Tuesday ofJuly 24, 2004 and until his successor is appointed and qualified, should be corrected to read: Please note the nomination dated July 2, 1999 for the appointment Robert 1. Pitts, 1335 Franklin Avenue, Pittsburgh 15221, Alle­ of Frederick W. Hauk (Republican), RD #1, Box 340-A, Sunbury gheny County, Thirty-eighth Senatorial District, for reappointment as 17801, Northumberland County, Twenty-seventh Senatorial District, a member ofthe Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, to for appoin1ment as a member ofthe Northumberland County Board of serve until July 24.2004 and until his successor is appointed and Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2001, and until his successor qualified. is appointed and qualified, should be corrected to read: Frederick W. Hauk (Republican), RD #1, Box 340-A, Sunbury MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL 17801, Northumberland County, Twenty-seventh Senatorial District, WORKERS, MARRIAGE AND FAMll..Y TIIERAPISTS for appointment as a member ofthe Northumberland County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2001, and until his successor AND PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS is appointed and qualified, add to complement. September 7, 1999 MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF NURSING To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: August 9, 1999 Please note the nomination dated August 12, 1999 for the appoint­ To the Honorable, the Senate ment ofRonald E. Hayes, 19 Tower Road, Broomall 19008, Delaware ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: County, Twenty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Board ofSocial Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists Please note the nomination dated July 23, 1999 for the appoint­ and Professional Counselors, to serve for a term offour years and until ment ofPaula N. Gowen (Public Member), 1209 North Gate Road, his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months Box 198, Westtown 19295, Chester County, Senatorial District, for beyond that period, pursuant to Act 136, approved December 21, 1998, reappointment as a member ofthe State Board ofNursing, to serve for should be corrected to read: a tmn ofsix years oruntil her successor is appointed and qualified, but Ronald E. HaYS, 19 Tower Road, Broomall 19008, Delaware not longer than six months beyond that period, should be corrected to County, Twenty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member read: ofthe State Board ofSocial Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists Paula N. Gowen (Public Member), 1209 North Gate Road, Box and Professional Counselors, to serve for a term. offour years and until 198, Westtown 19295, Chester County, Nineteenth Senatorial District, his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board ofNursing, to serve beyond that period, pursuant to Act 136, approved December 21, 1998. for a tmn ofsix years or until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE MEMBER OF THE CONSTABLES' EDUCATION AND TRAINING BOARD September 7, 1999 September 7, 1999 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 783

Please note the nomination dated August 9, 1999 for the appoint­ July 8. 1999 ment ofJames A. Orsini, 'l.M.D., University ofPennsylvania School of Medicine, New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett HB 1109 - Committee on Community and Economic Devel­ Square, Chester County, Ninth Senatorial District, for appointment as opment. a member ofthe State Board ofVeterinary Medicine, to serve for a term offoor years or mrtil his successor is appointed and qualified, but BB 1268 -- Committee on Transportation. not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Jeffrey M. Ott, 'Y.M.D., Greencastle, whose tenn expired, should be corrected to read: BOUSE RESOLUTION FOR CONCURRENCE James A. Orsini, 'l.MD., 382 West Street Road. Kennett Square 19348. Chester County, Ninth Senatorial District, for appointment as The Clerk ofthe House ofRepresentatives presented to the a member ofthe State Board ofVeterinary Medicine, to serve for a Senate the following resolution for concurrence, which was term offoor years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Jeffrey M. Ott, referred to the committee indicated: 'l.M.D., Greencastle, whose term expired. June 18. 1999 MEMBER OF THE ADAMS COUNTY DR 135 -- Committee on Labor and Industry. BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED September 7, 1999 The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Senate To the Honorable, the Senate Bills numbered, entitled, and referred as follows, which were ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: read by the Clerk: Please note the nomination dated July 2, 1999 for the appointment of Carole S. Siliezar (Republican), 180 Mwricipal Road, Hanover June 17. 1999 17331, Adams County, Thirty-tbird Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Adams County Board ofAssistance, to serve until Senators BOSCOLA, EARLL, BELAN, TOMLINSON, December 31, 2001, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, MELLOW, SCHWARTZ, MUSTO, BELL, COSTA and vice Gladys A McMillen, Gettysburg, resigned, should be corrected to WAUGH presented to the Chair SB 1020, entitled: read: Carole S. Wolf-Siliezar (Republican), 180 Municipal Road, AnAct amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) ofthe Pennsyl­ Hanover 17331, Adams County, Thirty-third Senatorial District, for vania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for arson and related appointment as a member ofthe Adams County Board ofAssistance, offenses. to serve until December 31, 2001, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Gladys A. McMillen, Gettysburg, resigned. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV­ ERNMENT, June 17, 1999. HOUSE MESSAGES Senators GREENLEAF, RHOADES, SCHWARTZ, CONTI, SENATE BILL RETURNED WITH AMENDMENTS BOSCOLA, COSTA and KITCHEN presented to the Chair The Clerk of the House ofRepresentatives returned to the SB 1024, entitled: Senate SB 652, with the information the House has passed the An Act amending the act of December 15, 1986 (P.L.1595, same with amendments in which the concurience ofthe Senate No. 175), entitled Anithazing Law, further prohibiting hazing. is requested. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, The PRESIDENT. Pursuant to Senate Rule ~ section 5, June 17, 1999. this bill will be referred to the Committee on Rules and Execu­ tive Nominations. Senators KASUNIC, BELAN, BODACK, MUSTO, SCHWARTZ, COSTA, BOSCOLA, WAGNER, KITCHEN, HOUSE BILLS FOR CONCURRENCE HUGHES and BRIGHTBllL presented to the Chair SB 1026, The Clerk ofthe House ofRepresentatives presented to the entitled: Senate the following bills for concurrence, which were referred AnAct amending Trtle 75 (Vehicles) ofthe Pennsylvania Consoli­ dated Statutes, providing for a special breast cancer awareness plate. to the committees indicated: Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA­ June 17. 1999 TION, June 17, 1999. DB 81 - Committee on Finance. DB 148 - Committee on Local Government. Senator BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 1028, DB 174 - Committee on Public Health and Welfare. entitled: An Act amending the act of May 29, 1956 (1955 P.L.1804, June 18. 1999 No.600), entitled, as amended, Municipal Police Pension Law, provid­ ing for rebate ofmonetary contributions for overfimded police pension DB 96 and 1266 - Committee onPublic Health and Welfare. funds. HB 165 - Committee on Local Government. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, DB 849 -- Committee on Judiciary. June 17, 1999. HB 1470 - Committee on Transportation. 784 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

Senators PUNT, ROBBINS, HELFRICK, STOUT, An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) ofthe STAPLETON, WENGER, MUSTO, RHOADES, KASUNIC Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, relating to residential real estate transfers; providing for disclosures by sellers ofresidential real estate and THOMPSON presented to the Chair SB 1029, entitled: and for home inspections; and making a repeal. AnAct amending Title 3 (Agriculture) ofthe Pennsylvania Consol­ idated Statutes, adding provisions relating to seasonal fann labor, pnr viding for wages and hours, for regulations and inspections, for access Which was committed to the Committee on URBAN AF­ and entry, for registration offarm labor contractors and for penalties; FAIRS AND HOUSING, June 18, 1999. renumbering a part; and making repeals. Senators TILGHMAN, BELL, THOMPSON, 1OMLINSON Which was committed to the Committee on AGRICULTURE and LOEPER presented to the Chair SB 1033, entitled: AND RURAL AFFAIRS, June 17, 1999. An Act amending the act ofMarch 4, 1971 (p.L.6, No.2), entitled Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for a limited State personal in­ Senators PUNT and WAUGH presented to the Chair come tax credit for certain nonresident Sterling Act taxes. SB 1030, entitled: An Act amending the act of January 14, 1952 (1951 P.L.1898, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, No.522), entitled, as amended, Funeral Director Law, further providing June 18, 1999. for conduct ofbusiness. Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER Senator SALVATORE presented to the Chair SB 1034, PROIECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 17, entitled: 1999. An Act amending the act ofJune 13, 1967 (p.L.3l, No.21), enti­ tled Public Welfare Code, imposing limitations on expenditures for June 18. 1999 capitated behavioral health services in cities of the first class; and making a repeal. Senators CORMAN, MADIGAN, BRIGHTBILL, FUMO, SALVATORE, HART, DENT, EARLL, KASUNIC, O'PAKE, Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC RHOADES, THOMPSON, WHITE, WOZNIAK, BOSCOLA, HEALTH AND WELFARE, June 18, 1999. SCHWARTZ, COSTA and SLOCUM presented to the Chair SB 1011, entitled: Senators O'PAKE, STAPLETON, BELAN, BODACK, An Act amending the act of December 28, 1994 (p.L.1445, STOUT~ COSTA, MUSTO, KUKOVICH, KITCHEN, HART, No. 171 ), entitled Automobile Theft Prevention Act, repealing sunset SCHWARTZ, BOSCOLA and KASUNIC presented to the provisions ofthe act. Chair SB 1035, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA­ An Act amending the act ofJune 13, 1967 (p.L.31, No.21), enti­ TION, June 18, 1999. tled Public Welfare Code, providing for long-term care insurance.

Senators BOSCOLA, 1OMLINSON, WAGNER, BODACK, Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND KUKOVICH, SCHWARTZ and COSTA presented to the Chair INSURANCE, June 18, 1999. SB 1027, entitled: AnActrequiring the Department ofHealth to implement a State­ Senators O'PAKE, BELAN, BODACK, KUKOVICH, wide policy regarding the disposition ofcomplaints pertaining to the EARLL, WAGNER, HUGHES, KITCHEN, KASUNIC, indoor air quality ofschool buildings in this Commonwealth. COSTA, STOUT, MELLOW, MUSTO, HART and SLOCUM presented to the Chair SB 1036, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC AnActamending the act ofMarch 4, 1971 (p.L.6, No.2), entitled HEALTH AND WELFARE, June 18, 1999. Tax Reform Code of 1971, establishing a credit against personal in­ come tax for an amount paid in insurance premiwns for a policy cover­ ing the costs of care provided by a licensed health care provider or Senators BOSCOLA, COSTA, LAVALLE, WAGNER and facility to the taxpayer or to a member ofthe immediate family ofthe CONTI presented to the Chair SB 1031, entitled: taxpayer. An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (p.L.682, No.284), entitled The Insurance Company Law of1921, providing for insurance Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, coverage for infertility treatment services. June 18, 1999. Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND Senators 1OMLINSON, WAGNER, S1OUT, CONTI and INSURANCE, June 18, 1999. TARTAGLIONE presented to the Chair SB 1037, entitled: An Act authorizing certain racetrack gaming; providing for dis­ Senators GREENLEAF, LOEPER, MELLOW, HART, bursements of revenues; imposing duties on the State Horse Racing SALVATORE, O'PAKE, FUMO, BELL, BOSCOLA, Commission; and making an appropriation. BRIGHTBILL, CONTI, CORMAN, KUKOVICH, SCHWARTZ, THOMPSON, WENGER, WOZNIAK, Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV­ LEMMOND and MOWERY presented to the Chair SB 1032, ERNMENT, June 18, 1999. entitled: 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 785

Senators PICCOLA, DENT, HART, SALVATORE, including agreements with the United States, the Commonwealth, and BOSCOLA, MUSTO, WAGNER, WENGER, MOWERY, political subdivisions and municipalities thereof; defining the applica­ tion ofzoning, sanitary, and building laws and regulations to projects MADIGAN, PUNT, LEMMOND,·MELLO~ TARTAGLIONE built or maintained by such housing authorities; exempting the prop­ and SLOCUM presented to the Chair SB 1038, entitled: erty and securities ofsuch housing authorities from taxation; and im­ AnAct establishing the Fair Credit Extension Uniformity Act; and posing duties and conferring powers upon the State Planning Board, providing for debt collection trade practices and penalties. and certain other State officers and departments,' providing for civil service protection for certain employees ofcertain housing authorities," excluding certain persons from civil service protection. Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND INSURANCE, June 18, 1999. Which was committed to the Committee on URBAN AF­ FAIRS AND HOUSING, July 1, 1999. Senators LEMMOND, SALVATORE, MADIGAN, O'PAKE, MUSTO, SCHWARTZ, THOMPSON, RHOADES, Senators WAUGH, WAGNER, COSTA, LEMMOND, STOUT and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 1039, HART, BOSCOLA, WIDTE, SLOCUM and RHOADES entitled: presented to the Chair SB 1043, entitled: AnAct regulating certain services provided by a nonresident phy­ sician or osteopathic physician. AnAct amending the act ofMarch 4, 1971 (p.L.6, No.2), entitled Tax RefOIIIl Code of 1971, further providing for exclusions from sales and use tax. Which was committed to the Committee on COMMUNICA­ TIONS AND IDGH TECHNOLOGY, June 18, 1999. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, July 1, 1999. Senators PICCOLA, FUMO, WAUGH, BOSCOLA, GERLACH, MURP~ LAVALLE, WOZNIAK, WlllTE, Senators WAUGH, HELFRICK, CORMAN, MADIGAN, KUKOVICH, RHOADES, LEMMOND, MUSTO, MOWERY, THOMPSON, PUNT and SLOCUM presented to SALVATORE, MADIGAN, SCHWARTZ, HART, HELFRICK, the Chair SB 1044, entitled: TARTAGLIONE, SLOCUM, BRIGHTBILL and MELLOW An Actamending the act ofAugust 15, 1961 (p.L.987, No.442), presented to the Chair SB 1040, entitled: entitled Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, excluding political subdivi­ An Act amending the act ofJune 6, 1980 (p.L.197, No.57), enti­ sions from the act; authorizing optional prevailing wage ordinances; tled Optometric Practice and Licensure Act, further defining "practice and making repeals. ofoptometry." Which was committed to the Committee on LABOR AND Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER INDUSTR~ July 1, 1999. PR01ECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 18, 1999. Senators O'PAKE, STAPLETON, WAGNER, EARLL, KITCHEN, BELAN, BODACK, SCHWARTZ, COSTA, July 1. 1999 RHOADES, BOSCOLA and SLOCUM presented to the Chair SB 104~, entitled: Senators GREENLEAF, KITCHEN, BOSCOLA, CONTI, AnAct amending Title 75 (Vehicles) ofthe Pennsylvania Consoli­ LEMMOND and SCHWARTZ presented to the Chair SB 1041, dated Statutes, providing for signs for public attractions. entitled: AnActproviding for new home warranty programs; and imposing Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA­ duties upon the Department ofLabor and Industry. TION, July 1, 1999.

Which was committed to the Committee on URBAN AF­ July 8, 1999 FAIRS AND HOUSING, July 1, 1999. Senator WAUGH presented to the Chair SB 1046, entitled: Senators THOMPSON and SLOCUM presented to the Chair AnAct amending the act ofApril 14, 1949 (p.L.482, No.98), enti­ SB 1042, entitled: tled, as amended, "An act authorizing and requiring cities, boroughs, AnAct amending the act ofJune 2, 1975 (P.L.3, No.2), entitled "A townships, municipal authorities and public utility companies engaged supplement to the act ofMay 28, 1937 (p.L.955, No.265), entitled, as in the supplying ofwater, to shut offthe supply ofwater for nonpay­ arnenderl, ~ act to promote public health, safety, morals, and welfare ment ofsewer, sewerage, or sewage treatment rentals, rates, or charges by declaring the necessity of creating public bodies, corporate and imposed by municipal authorities organized by counties ofthe second politic, to be known as housing authorities to engage in slum clearance, class, by cities ofthe second class, by cities ofthe second class A, by and to undertake projects, to provide dwelling accommodations for cities of the third class, by boroughs or by townships ofthe first or persons oflow income; providing for the organization ofsuch housing second class;....," further providing for notice prior to shutting off authorities; defining their powers and duties; providing for the exercise sewer for nonpayment. ofsuch powers, including the acquisition ofproperty by purchase, gift or eminent domain, the renting and selling ofproperty, and including Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER borrowing money, issuing bonds, and other obligations, and giving PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, July 8, security therefor; prescribing the remedies ofobligees ofhousing au­ thorities; authorizing housing authorities to enter into agreements, 1999. 786 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

Senator HELFRICK presented to the Chair SB 1047, Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA­ entitled: TION, July 23, 1999. An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) ofthe Pennsyl­ vania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for institutional sexual Senators TILGHMAN, BELL, CONTI, HELFRICK, assault. THOMPSON, TOMLINSON, RHOADES, GERLACH, BOSCOLA, WHITE and SCHWARTZ presented to the Chair JUDICIAR~ Which was committed to the Committee on SB 1052, entitled: July 8, 1999. An Act authorizing health care providers to negotiate with health care insurers; and providing for the powers and duties ofthe Attorney July 23. 1999 General and the Insurance Commissioner.

Senators WAUGH, COSTA, MUSTO, HART, BOSCOLA, Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC KUKOVICH and KASUNIC presented to the Chair SB 1048, HEALTH AND WELFARE, July 23, 1999. entitled: An Act providing for appointment and promotion preference in August 6. 1999 public employment for vohmteer firefighters. Senators STOUT, BELAN, WHITE, COSTA, O'PAKE, Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV­ ROBBINS, MUSTO, BODACK, BOSCOLA and MURPHY ERNMENT, July 23, 1999. presented to the Chair SB 1053, entitled: An Act designating the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum as the offi­ Senators WAUGH, WAGNER, COSTA, KITCHEN, DENT, cial trolley museum ofPennsylvania. O'PAKE, TILGHMAN, EARLL, MADIGAN, HELFRICK, SALVATORE, GERLACH, MOWER~ LEMMOND, STOUT, Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV­ HART, WHITE, LOEPER, MELLOW, TOMLINSON, BELL, ERNMENT, August 6, 1999. BRIGHIBILL, MUSID, SLOCUM, KASUNIC and RHOADES presented to the Chair SB 1049, entitled: Senators CORMAN, HELFRICK, SLOCUM, WOZNIAK, AnActarnendingtbe act ofDecember 16,1998 (P.L.980, No. 129), WHITE and COSTA presented to the Chair SB 1054, entitled: entitled Police Officer, Firefighter, Correction Employee and National An Act amending Title 34 (Game) ofthe Pennsylvania Consoli­ Guard Member Child Beneficiary Education Act, extending coverage dated Statutes, restricting the use ofcertain revenues; and establishing to emergency personnel. a restricted account within the Game Fund.

Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, Which was committed to the Committee on GAME AND July 23, 1999. FISHERIES, August 6, 1999.

Senators TILGHMAN, BELL, SALVATORE, HELFRICK, Senators O'PAKE, MELLOW, STAPLETON, BODACK, STAPLETON, ROBBINS, WAGNER, LEMMOND, STOUT, KUKOVICH, CONTI, MUSTO, HELFRICK, ARMSTRONG, PICCOLA, JUBELIRER, TOMLINSON, MOWER~ COSTA, KASUNIC, LEMMOND, BELAN, LOEPER, BRIGHTBILL, CONTI, CORMAN, MURP~ WAGNER, WAUGH, LAVALLE, SCHWARTZ, and STOUT, DENT, SLOCUM, HUGHES, EARLL, KITCHEN, RHOADES presented to the Chair SB 1055, entitled: COSTA, BELAN, BODACK, WOZNIAK, TARTAGLIONE, An Act providing for loans to assist farmers in their efforts to THOMPSON, WENGER, MADIGAN, HOLL, GERLACH, recover from catastrophic weather conditions beyond their control; O'PAKE, RHOADES, GREENLEAF, PUNT, WAUGH, establishing the Farm Loan Recovery Fund; providing for powers and MUSTO, MELLOW, HART, LAVALLE and SCHWARTZ duties ofthe Department ofAgriculture; and making an appropriation. presented to the Chair SB 1050, entitled: Which committed to the Committee on AGRICULTURE An Act making an appropriation to the Department ofMilitary and was Veterans Affairs to issue a grant for the construction ofthe National AND RURAL AFFAIRS, August 6, 1999. World War nMemorial in the District ofColumbia. Senators COSTA, HUGHES, KUKOVICH, BELAN, Which was committed to the Committee on APPROPRIA­ WAGNER, STAPLETON, EARLL, WHITE, STOUT, TIONS, July 23, 1999. WAUGH, MUSTO, BOSCOLA, O'PAKE, KASUNIC and RHOADES presented to the Chair SB 1056, entitled: Senators HART, WHITE, LEMMOND, WAUGH, EARLL, An Act amending the act ofAugust 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.9l), DENT, COSTA, BOSCOLA and MUSTO presented to the entitled State Lottery Law, further providing for the deductible for the Chair SB 1051, entitled: PACENET Program. An Act amending the act of June 1, 1956 (1955 P.L.I944, No.655), entitled Liquid Fuels Tax Municipal Allocation Law, further Which was committed to the Committee on AGING AND providing for eligibility for receipt ofmoneys; and making an editorial YOUTH, August 6, 1999. change. 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 787

August 10, 1999 August 20, 1999

Senators WAUGH, COSTA, WIDTE and BOSCOLA Senators PUNT, CONTI, KUKOVICH, COSTA, presented to the Chair SB 1057, entitled: TOMLINSON, GREENLEAF, CORMAN, O'PAKE, An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, MADIGAN, WOZNIAK, MOWER~ STOUT, TILGHMAN, No.387), entitled Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection WAUGH, BOSCOLA, ROBBINS, SLOCUM, KASUNIC and Law, fin1her providing for rescission ofcontracts. SCHWARTZ presented to the Chair SB 1063, entitled: AnActarnending the act ofMarch 4, 1971 (p.L.6, No.2), entitled Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER Tax Reform Code of 1971, further providing for an exclusion from PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, sales tax upon certain items by certain institutions whose charitable August 10, 1999. pUIpOse is construction, reconstruction, remodeling or repairing resi­ dential real property. Senators WAUGH, COSTA and CORMAN presented to the Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Au­ Chair SB 1058, entitled: gust 20, 1999. AnAct amemtingtheactofApril6, 1951 (p.L.69, No.20), entitled The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, providing for an accelerated eviction remedy; and making a repeal. Senators RHOADES, BELL, TILGHMAN, COSTA, O'PAKE, MADIGAN, STOUT, JUBELIRER, CONTI, Which was committed to the Committee on URBAN AF­ STAPLETON, MOWER~ DENT, KASUNIC, WHITE, FAIRS AND HOUSING, August 10, 1999. TARTAGLIONE, EARLL, MELLOW, THOMPSON, MUSTO, TOMLINSON, BELAN, BOSCOLA, GERLACH, BODACK, Senators WAUGH, EARLL and MOWERY presented to the CORMAN, KUKOVICH, SALVATORE, WAUGH, WAGNER, Chair SB 1059, entitled: HELFRICK, LAVALLE, SCHWARTZ and SLOCUM An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) ofthe Pennsylvania Consoli­ presented to the Chair SB 1066, entitled: dated Statutes, further providing for restrictions on use oflimited ac­ An Act providing for a shared-ride program for persons with dis­ cess highways. abilities; and making an appropriation.

Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA­ Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA­ TION, August 10, 1999. TION, August 20, 1999.

Senators WAUGH, BODACK, COSTA, WOZNIAK, Senators SCHWARTZ, COSTA, BELAN, TARTAGLIONE, HART, BOSCOLA, EARLL and SLOCUM presented to the BOSCOLA, MUSTO and BODACK presented to the Chair Chair SB 1060, entitled: SB 1067, entitled: AnActarnendingTitle 23 (Domestic Relations) ofthe Pennsylva­ An Act requiring all health insurers, health service corporations nia Consolidated Statutes, further providing for general administration and health maintenance organizations to provide individual health ofsupport matters. benefits coverage on an open enrollment basis; and establishing the Individual Health Coverage Program. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIAR~ August 10, 1999. Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND INSURANCE, August 20, 1999. Senators O'PAKE, MELLOW, BODACK, MUSTO, COSTA, TARTAGLIONE, KUKOVICH, STAPLETON, Senators SCHWARTZ, COSTA, BELAN, TARTAGLIONE, LEMMOND, BELAN, KASUNIC, SCHWARTZ and STAPLETON, BOSCOLA, MUSTO and BODACK presented RHOADES presented to the Chair SB 1061, entitled: to the Chair SB 1068, entitled: An Act prohibiting the construction or operation ofprivate prisons. An Actrequiring certain health i.nsW"ers, service corporations and health maintenance organizations to offer standardized health benefits Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIAR~ programs to certain employers; establishing a reinsurance program; providing for coverage by multiple employer arrangements; providing August 10, 1999. for action by the Insurance Commissioner regarding health benefit plans; and imposing a penalty. Senators GREENLEAF, O'PAKE, COSTA, LEMMOND, TARTAGLIONE and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND SB 1062, entitled: INSURANCE, August 20,1999. An Act amending the act ofDecember 7,1982 (p.L.784, No.225), entitled, as amendoo, Dog Law, further providing for harboring danger­ ousdogs. Senators SCHWARTZ, COSTA, BELAN, TARTAGLIONE, STAPLETON, BOSCOLA, MUSTO and BODACK presented to the Chair SB 1069, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on AGRICULTURE An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) ofthe Pennsylvania Consol­ AND RURAL AFFAIRS, August 10, 1999. idated Statutes, providing for health insurance reforms and protections to consumers by limiting reasons for cancellation ofinsurance and by 788 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27, providing for coverage for dependent children, contestability, replace­ September 7. 1999 ment ofgroup coverage and continuity ofcoverage ofconswners who change groups; and imposing a penalty. Senators HART, FUMO and COSTA presented to the Chair SB 1064, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND A Joint Resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution of INSURANCE, August 20, 1999. the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania, further providing for Common­ wealth indebtedness; and providing for tax and license fee increase August 27. 1999 limitations. Which was committed to the Committee on RULES AND Senatms SCHWARTZ, COSTA, BELAN, TARTAGLIONE, EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, September 7, 1999. STAPLETON, BOSCOLA, MUSTO and BODACK presented to the Chair SB 1070, entitled: Senators BRIGHTBILL, PUNT, WAUGH, ROBBINS and AnActarnending the act ofMarch 4, 1971 (p.L.6, No.2), entitled Tax Reform Code of 1971, further providing for net profits and for WENGER presented to the Chair SB 1065, entitled: income ofPennsylvania S corporations. An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for single recovery in tort actions by abolishing the collateral source rule and the right of Which was amunitted to the Committee on FINANCE, Au­ subrogation. gust 27, 1999. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Senator KUKOVICH presented to the Chair SB 1071, September 7, 1999. entitled: An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) ofthe Pennsylvania Senators BOSCOLA, CONTI, STAPLETON, HELFRICK, Consolidated Statutes, further providing for supplemental annuities MELLOW, WAGNER, LAVALLE, O'PAKE, MUSTO, HART, commencing 1998. KASUNIC, COSTA, SCHWARTZ and SlOUT presented to the Chair SB 1075, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Au­ AnAct amending the act ofJuly I, 1985 (p.L.120, No.32), entitled gust 27, 1999. "An act creating a special fimd in the Treasury Department for use in attracting major industry into this Commonwealth; establishing a pr0­ Senator KUKOVICH presented to the Chair SB 1072, cedure for the appropriation and use ofmoneys in the fimd; establish­ ing the Tax StabililBtion Reserve Fund; and providing for expenditures entitled: from such accoWlt," further providing for disposition offimds. AnAct amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) ofthe Pennsyl­ vania Consolidated Statutes, prohibiting the unauthorized entry ofa Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV­ school building. ERNMENT, September 7, 1999.

Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, Senator DENT presented to the Chair SB 1076, entitled: August 27, 1999. An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) ofthe Pennsylvania Consoli­ dated Statutes, further providing for licensing eligibility. Senators BOSCOLA, BELL, HUGHES, O'PAKE, STAPLETON, WAGNER, TARTAGLIONE, EARLL, Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA­ WAUGH, KASUNIC, COSTA, MELLOW, RHOADES and TION, September 7, 1999. STOUT presented to the Chair SB 1073, entitled: An Act amending the act ofMarch 4, 1971 (p.L.6, No.2), entitled Senators EARLL, O'PAKE, WIDTE, HART, LEMMOND, Tax Reform Code of 1971, further providing for personal income tax TILGHMAN, ROBBINS, WAUGH, KASUNIC, WOZNIAK, definitions; and providing for exclusions from personal income. SCHWARTZ, RHOADES, THOMPSON and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 1077, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Au­ AnAct amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) ofthe Pennsyl­ gust 27, 1999. vania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for unlawful use ofa computer.

Senators BOSCOLA, BELL, HUGHES, O'PAKE, Which was committed to the Committee on COMMUNICA­ STAPLETON, WAGNER, TARTAGLIONE, EARLL, TIONS AND HIGH TECHNOLOGY, September 7, 1999. WAUGH, MUSTO, KASUNIC, COSTA, SCHWARTZ, MELLOW and RHOADES presented to the Chair SB 1074, September 8. 1999 entitled: AnAct amending the act ofMarch 4, 1971 (p.L.6, No.2), entitled Senators TILGHMAN, CONTI, STAPLElON, BELAN, Tax Reform Code of1971, providing a tax credit for medical expenses. MOWERY, GERLACH, SlOUT, BELL, COSTA, BRIGHTBILL, LEMMOND, O'PAKE, ROBBINS, MUSlO, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Au­ DENT, BOSCOLA, SLOCUM, HART, EARLL, WOZNIAK, gust 27, 1999. SCHWARTZ and RHOADES presented to the Chair SB 1078, entitled: 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 789

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) ofthe Pennsyl­ blowers protections and for employee terminations; adding exceptions vania Consolidated Statutes. prolubiting income and employment infor­ to sovereign and governmental immunity; abolishing the defense of mation computer access by Commonwealth officials and employees. high public official immunity in certain cases; authorizing citizens' suits through the use of private attorney general actions in certain Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- cases; and repealing certain acts. ERNMENT, September 8, 1999. . Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIAR~ Senators MOWERY, HOLL and THOMPSON presented to September 15, 1999. the Chair SB 1079, entitled: An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.789, No.285), Senators CONTI, HELFRICK, DENf, MADIGAN, entitled, as amended, The Insurance Department Act of1921, further WAUGH, TOMLINSON, CORMAN, O'PAKE and MELLOW providing for public utilities not to be licensed. presented to the Chair SB 1083, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND AnAct amending Title 75 (Vehicles) ofthe Pennsylvania Consoli­ dated Statutes, further providing for driving under influence ofalcohol INSURANCE, September 8, 1999. or controlled substance.

Senators CONTI, JUBELIRER, O'PAKE, WHITE, Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIAR~ GERLACH, HELFRICK, TOMLINSON, BOSCOLA, September 15, 1999. WAGNER, STAPLETON, HOLL, MOWER~ DENT,

WAUGH, GREENLEAF, KASUNIC, MADIGAN, CORMAN, Senators CONTI, MELLOWt SLOCUM, WIDTE, COSTA and STOUT presented to the Chair SB 1080, entitled: LEMMOND, WAGNER, THOMPSON and BOSCOLA An Actproviding for one-time payments to assist farmers in recov­ presented to the Chair SB 1084, entitled: ering from the drought of1999. AnAct amending Title 75 (Vehicles) ofthe Pennsylvania Consoli­ dated Statutes, further regulating operation oftrucks with gross weight Which was committed to the Committee on AGRICULTURE exceeding 9,000 pounds. AND RURAL AFFAIRS, September 8, 1999. Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA­ Senators CONTI, DENT, TOMLINSON, SALVATORE, TION, September 15, 1999. STOUT, WAUGH, COSTA, LEMMOND, KASUNIC, Senators CONTI, SLOCUM, WAGNER, THOMPSON SLOCUM. BOSCOLA and BRIGHTBILL presented to the t Chair SB 1081, entitled: SALVATORE, BELL and MELLOW presented to the Chair An Act amending the act of December 29, 1972 (P.L.1713, SB 1085, entitled: No.367), entitled Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser Act, fur­ AnAct amending Title 75 (Vehicles) ofthe Pennsylvania Consoli­ ther providing for duties ofappraisers. dated Statutes, prohibiting operators from using handheld mobile tele­ phones. Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND INSURANCE, September 8, 1999. Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA­ TION, September 15, 1999. Senators CONTI, STOUT, SALVATORE, LEMMOND, RHOADES, mOMPSON and SLOCUM presented to the Chair Senators COSTA, WAUGH, BELAN, STAPLETON, SB 1082, entitled: BOSCOLA, MUSTO and KASUNIC presented to the Chair An Act amending Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Govern­ SB 1086, entitled: ment) ofthe Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for AnAct amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) ofthe Pennsyl­ contributions required to provide for the payment offuture supplemen­ vania Consolidated Statutes, prohibiting the pointing oflaser beams at tal annuities. law enforcement officers or firefighters.

Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Sep­ Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIAR~ tember 8, 1999. September 15, 1999. September 15. 1999 September 16. 1999

Senators KUKOVICH, LAVALLE, BOSCOLA, Senators EARLL, SLOCUM, ROBBINS, WIDTE, WILLIAMS, KITCHEN, HUGHES, COSTA, BODACK, KUKOVICH, TILGHMAN, WOZNIAK, ARMSTRONG, KASUNIC, BELAN, WOZNIAK, SCHWARTZ and HART, CONTI, O'PAKE, WAUGH, mOMPSON, COSTA, TARTAGLIONE presented to the Chair SB 1025, entitled: BOSCOLA and PUNT presented to the Chair SB 1087, entitled: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of AnActamending the act ofMarch 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), entitled the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for health Tax Refonn Code of 1971, further providing for exclusions from sales information, for consumer protections, for arbitration and settlement and use tax. provisions, for interest on certain judgments and for certain rights of physicians and patients; abolishing economic loss doctrine in certain actions involving computers; providing for duties and defenses ofac­ Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Sep­ countants, for workplace safety and toxic-free workplace actions, for tember 16, 1999. limitations on protective orders and settlement provisions, for whistle- 790 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

Senators BELL, KUKOVICH, CONTI, SLOCUM, September 24. 1999 CORMAN, SCHWARTZ, BELAN, COSTA, MELLOW, THOMPSON and STOUT presented to the Chair SB 1089, Senators SCHWARTZ, KUKOVICH, EARLL, HUGHES, entitled: KITCHEN and DENT presented to the Chair SB 1094, entitled: AnAct amending Title 71 (State Government) ofthe Pennsylvania AnAct to ensure equitable coverage ofprescription contraceptive Consolidated Statutes, further providing for vesting ofpersons.. drugs and devices and the medical and counseling services necessary for their effective use.

Which was amunitted to the Committee on FINANCE, Sep­ Which was oommitted to the Committee on BANKING AND tember 16, 1999. INSURANCE, September 24, 1999.

Senators HART, EARLL, DENT, BELL, KUKOVICH and Senators BOSCOLA, DENT, MELLOVl, O'PAKE, BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 1090, entitled: BODACK, SCHWARTZ, KUKOVICH, MUSTO, COSTA, A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of KASUNIC and STOUT presented to the Chair SB 1095, the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania, authorizing the use ofthe initia­ tive and referendum as powers reserved to the people. entitled: An Act providing for surveillance, research and services relating to the prevention ofbirth defects, for powers and duties ofthe Depart­ Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV­ ment ofHealth, for a statewide registry, for reporting requirements and ERNMENT, September 16, 1999. for confidentiality ofinformation; imposing penalties; and making an appropriation. Senators HART, EARLL and BOSCOLA presented to the Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC Chair SB 1091, entitled: HEALTH AND WELFARE, September 24, 1999. An Act amending the act ofJune 3, 1937 (p.L. 1333, No. 320), entitled Pennsylvania Election Code, eliminating straight party voting. Senators BOSCOLA, HART, MELLOW, SCHWARTZ, Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV­ COSTA, STAPLETON and STOUT presented to the Chair ERNMENT, September 16, 1999. SB 1096, entitled: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) ofthe Pennsyl­ vania Consolidated Statutes, prohibiting certain persons from perform­ Senators GERLACH, CONTI, TARTAGLIONE, ing child-care services; and prescribing penalties. TOMLINSON, COSTA, SCHWARTZ and RHOADES presented to the Chair SB 1093, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on AGING AND AnAct amending Trtle 71 (State Government) ofthe Pennsylvania YOUTH, September 24,1999. Consolidated Statutes, further providing for retention and reinstate­ ment ofservice credits. Senators DENT, PICCOLA, TOMLINSON, HART, BOSCOLA, WOZNIAK, SLOCUM and MADIGAN presented Which oommitted to the Committee on FINANCE, Sep­ was to the Chair SB 1098, entitled: tember 16, 1999. AnAct authorizing the attacbment ofwages by judgment creditors; and making repeals. September 23. 1999 Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIAR~ Senators HART and EARLL presented to the Chair September 24, 1999. SB 1092, entitled: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Senators TILGHMAN, ARMSTRONG, CORMAN, the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania, establishing criteria to be fol­ KASUNIC, CONTI, COSTA, PICCOLA, WAGNER, HOLL, lowed by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission in performing GERLACH, TOMLINSON, ROBBINS, HELFRICK, its duties. SALVATORE, MOWER~ PUNT, MUSTO, WHITE, WAUGH, GREENLEAF, EARLL, MURPHY, WOZNIAK, Which was committed to the Committee on RULES AND THOMPSON, DENT, BELL, BOSCOLA, HART, EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, September 23, 1999. BRIGHTBILL, O'PAKE, RHOADES, SLOCUM and SCHWARTZ presented to the Chair SB 1099, entitled: Senator HELFRICK presented to the Chair SB 1097, AnAct amending the act ofMarch 4, 1971 (p.L.6, No.2), entitled entitled: Tax Refonn Code of1971, further providing for rate ofinheritance tax. AnAct authorizing the Department ofGeneral Services, with the approval ofthe Governor, to sell and convey to Transitional Housing Which was oommitted to the Committee on FINANCE, Sep­ and Care Center ofColumbia and Montour Counties certain land and a building, refc:l'red to as the Gatehouse, situate on Danville State Hos­ tember 24, 1999. pital, Montour County. September 27. 1999 Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV­ Senators JUBELIRER, LOEPER, MADIGAN, STOUT, ERNMENT, September 23, 1999. EARLL, TOMLINSON, ROBBINS, CONTI, BODACK, 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 791

MOWERY, TILGHMAN, MUSTO, SCHWARTZ, COSTA, MUS'IO, O'PAKE, BELL, GREENLEAF, KASUNIC, TARTAGLIONE, COSTA, WHITE, DENT, THOMPSON, MURPHY, HOLL, ARMSTRONG, RHOADES, GERLACH, WENGER, HOLL, WAGNER, MURPHY, RHOADES, KUKOVICH, SCHWARTZ and LOEPER presented to the LEMMOND, FUMO, WOZNIAK, BRIGIITBILL, PICCOLA Chair SR 96, entitled: and GERLACH presented to the Chair SB 1100, entitled: A Resolution designating October 1999 as "Big Brothers Big Sis­ AnAct designating a portion ofU.S. Route 322 in Juniata County, ters Month" in Pennsylvania. Mifilin County and Centre County as the 1. Doyle Connan Highway. Which was committed to the Committee on RULES AND Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA­ EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, September 23, 1999. TION, September 27, 1999. Senators DENT, O'PAKE, JUBELIRER, CONTI, EARLL, RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED COSTA, STAPLETON, MOWERY, WHITE, SALVATORE, The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Senate TARI'AGLIONE, BELL, GERLACH, WAUGH, SCHWARTZ, MEl.LO~ Resolutions numbered, entitled, and referred as follows, which HART, BOSCOLA and SLOCUM presented to the were read by the Clerk: Chair SR 97, entitled: A Concurrent Resolution establishing a task force ~o study issues relating to the Commonwealth's children and youth services delivery June 18, 1999 system on an ongoing basis and to make recommendations to the Gen­ eral Assembly. Senators BOSCOLA, LAVALLE, O'PAKE, MUSTO and WAGNER presented to the Chair SR 93, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on AGING AND A Resolution memorializing Congress to pass legislation which YOUfH, September 23, 1999. bars a state from imposing a tax on nomesidents which it does not impose on its residents. Senators MOWERY, HOLL, TARTAGLIONE, LEMMOND, THOMPSON, MURPHY, BODACK, Which was committed to the Committee on INTERGOV­ KUKOVICH and SLOCUM presented to the Chair SR 98, ERNMENTAL AFFAIRS, June 18,1999. entitled: A Concurrent Resolution amending Senate Resolution No.8, Senators BOSCOLA, COSTA, LAVALLE, BELAN, adopted June 16, 1999, entitled "A concurrent resolution directing the KASUNIC, SCHWARTZ, O'PAKE, KITCHEN, WILLIAMS Joint State Government Commission to create a bipartisan task force and MELLOW presented to the Chair SR 95, entitled: to study the feasibility ofchanging the date ofgeneral primary elec­ A Resolution urging the Governor to call for the convening ofa tions and municipal primary elections to September," further providing Special Session ofthe General Assembly in order to address property for the date ofthe report to the General Assembly. tax reform in light ofthe current State revenue surplus. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV­ Which was committed to the Committee on RULES AND ERNMENT, September 23,1999. EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 18, 1999. GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS July 19, 1999 AUDITOR GENERAL'S CERTIFICATE The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ Senators HART, CONTI, COSTA, BRIGHTBILL, munication, which was readby the Clerk as follows: TILGHMAN, TOMLINSON, WENGER, SALVATORE, THOMPSON, DENT, GREENLEAF, LEMMOND, LOEPER, COMMONWEALTII OF PENNSYLVANIA STOUT, MOWER~ HELFRICK, MUSTO, O'PAKE, OFFICE OF TIlE AUDITOR GENERAL WOZNIAK, MURPHY, GERLACH and KASUNIC presented Harrisburg, PA 17120-0018 to the Chair SR 83, entitled: September 1, 1999 A Resolution designating July 25, 1999, as "Parents' Day" in Penn­ sylvania. The Honorable Robert C. Jubelirer President Pro Tempore Which was committed to the Committee on RULES AND Senate ofPennsylvania EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, July 19, 1999. 292 Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 September 23, 1999 Dear Senator Jubelirer:

Senators WHITE~ HUGHES, TOMLINSON, In accordance with the provisions ofArticle VIII ofthe Constitu­ tion ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania and Section 1604-B ofThe TARTAGLIONE, CONTI, TILGHMAN, ROBBINS, BELAN, Fiscal Code, as amended, the Auditor General is required on or before HELFRICK, LEMMOND, STOUT, MOWERY, EARLL, each March 1, and September 1 to make certifications to the Governor LAVALLE, BRIGH'IBILL, MADIGAN, HART, STAPLETON, and the General Assembly of: the average annual tax revenues dep0s­ DENT, WENGER, MELLOW, THOMPSON, BODACK, ited in all funds in the five preceding fiscal years; the amount ofout- 792 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

standing net debt as oftile end ofthe preceding fiscal year; the amount LIST OF LOBBYISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS ofne! debt as ofthe certification date; the difference between the limi­ tation upon all net debt outstanding as provided in Section 7(aX4) of Article vm ofthe Constitution ofPennsylvania and the amount ofnet The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ debt as ofthe certification date; the amount ofsuch debt scheduled to munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: be repaid during the remainder ofthe fiscal year in which the certifi­ cates are being issued; the amount of debt authorized by law to be THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA issued, but not yet incurred; and the amount ofoutstanding obligations Main Capitol Building excluded from outstanding debt as self-sustaining pursuant to Section Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 7(cXl), (2) and (3) ofArticle vm ofthe Constitution ofPennsylvania. A duplicate original ofmy certificate is enclosed. July 31, 1999 Sincerely, To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania ROBERT P. CASE~ JR. To the Honorable, the House ofRepresentatives Auditor General ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania

AUDITOR GENERAL'S CERID1CATE In compliance with Act No. 712 ofthe 1961 Session and Act No. Pursuant to . 212 ofthe 1976 Session ofthe General Assembly titled the "Lobbying ARTICLE vm, Section 7(a) (4) and 7(c) Registration and Regulation Act," we herewith jointly present a list ofthe containing the names and addresses ofthe persons who have registered CONSTITlITION OF PENNSYLVANIA from June 1, 1999 through July 31, 1999 inclusive, for the 183rd Ses­ and the sion of the General Assembly. This list also contains the names and Act ofApril 9, 1929, No. 176, as amended addresses ofthe organizations represented by these registrants.

To The Governor and The General Assembly: Respectfully submitted:

I, Robert P. Casey, Jr., Auditor General ofthe Commonwealth of MARK R. CORRIGAN Pennsylvania, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Constitution Article vm, Secretary (Section 7(a), (4) and 7(c» and Section 1604-B ofThe Fiscal Code Senate ofPennsylvania (Act ofApril 9, 1929, P.L. 343, No. 176, Article XVI-B: added June 21, 1984, P.L. 407, No. 83, Section 2) certify as follows: TEDMAZIA ChiefClerk The average annual tax revenues deposited House ofRepresentatives in all funds in the five fiscal years ended preceding the date ofAugust 31, 1999 521,241,970,890 (See Appendix for complete list.)

(i) The amount ofoutstanding net debt ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD as ofthe end ofthe preceding fiscal year , 3,925,229,175 OF DIRECTORS OF CITY TRUSTS ACTING FOR THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA (ii) The amount ofsuch net debt as ofAugust 31, 1999 3,882,412,712 The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ (iii) The difference between the limitation munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: upon all net debt outstanding as provided inArticle vm, Section 7(a) (4) ofthe BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CITY TRUSTS Constitution ofPennsylvania and the Acting For The City ofPhiladelphia, Trustee amount ofsuch net debt as ofthe date 21 South 12th Street ofAugust 31, 1999 33,291,036,346 Philadelphia, PA 19107-3684 (iv) The amount ofsuch debt scheduled June 15, 1999 to be repaid during the remainder of the current fiscal year 332,655,704 Mr. Mark Corrigan Secretary ofthe Senate (v) The amount ofdebt authorized by law Commonwealth ofPennsylvania to be issued, but not yet incurred 27,454,150,468 462 Capitol Building Harrisburg, PA 17120 (vi) The amount ofoutstanding obligations excluded from outstanding debt as Dear Mr. Corrigan: selfsustaining pursuant to Article vm, Section 7(c) (1), (2) and (3) ofthe I am pleased to enclose herewith the One Hundred Twenty-ninth Constitution ofPennsylvania 2,564,424,738 Amwal Report ofthe City ofPhiladelpbia, Trustee, acting by the Board ofDirectors ofCity Trusts. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and af- Sincerely, fixed the seal ofthe Auditor General, this 1st day ofSeptember 1999. MARLENE BRENNER CASE~ ROBERT P. JR. Secretary Auditor General Commonwealth ofPennsylvania The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed inthe Library. 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 793

QUEHANNA MOTIVATIONAL BOOT cal Report ofthe Insurance Department ofthe Commonwealth ofPenn­ CAMP REPORT sylvania for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1998. This report shows the receipts and expenses ofcompanies, associa­ tions, exchanges, societies and other doing business in this Common­ The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ wealth. The statistics contained in the report were compiled from the munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: December 31, 1997 Annual Statements filed with the Department by these entities. COMMONWEALTII OF PENNSYLVANIA As the fourth largest insurance marketplace in the nation, we are DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS proud of Pennsylvania's record of expanding services to its citizens P.O. Box 598 while providing a business friendly environment for insurance compa­ Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17001-0598 nies to flourish. During this reporting period, a total of 154 new com­ panies obtained licenses to do insurance business in the Common­ July 9, 1999 wealth. When compared to the prior period covering July I, 1996 through June 30, 1997, the total nmnber ofcompanies licensed to do Dear Legislator: insurance business in the Commonwealth has increased from 1,487 to On behalf ofthe Pennsylvania Department ofCorrections, I am 1,641, a 10% increase. Additionally, total direct premiums written by pleased to provide you with two important new reports. The first is the all companies has increased by 15% from 535.9 to $41.3 billion. department's internal evaluation of the Quehanna Boot Camp. This The Insurance Department strives to make Pennsylvania a more report was prepared in compliance with Act 215 of 1990, which cre­ attractive place to live and work with our constituents - consumers, ated the Boot Camp and mandated regular reporting by the department producers and insurers - to facilitate a healthy marketplace where com­ to the General Assembly on program peIformance. This report presents petition spurs better products and better prices. information on key indicators ofpeIformance ofthe Boot Camp, in­ cluding accomplishments in treatment, security and community service. Sincerely, We also showrecidivism rates for the Boot Camp graduates, compared to recidivism rates ofthe general inmate population. This report pr0­ M. DIANE KOKEN vides you with a deeper understanding ofwhat the Boot Camp is doing Insurance Commissioner and how well it is doing it. The second report is the department's first ever systematic analysis The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. of the recidivism rates of imnates released from the custody of the department. Recidivism is widely regarded as an important variable within the criminal justice system. Recidivism rates tell corrections REPORT ON TAX-EXEMPT BOND ALLOCATION agencies about the likelihood that offenders in their custody will return after release. Recidivism studies nationwide are plagued by wide varia­ The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ tions in definitions, methods and analysis. Though we now have a munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: better understanding ofour recidivism rates, we cannot easily compare Pennsylvania to other jurisdictions. I hope that you find both ofthese reports informative and interest­ COMMONWEALTII OF PENNSYLVANIA ing. Ifyou have any questions about either ofthese reports, please feel Department ofCommunity and Economic Development free to contact the Division of Planning, Research and Statistics at Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717)731-7149. August 4,1998 Sincerely, Mark R. Corrigan MARTIN F. HORN Secretary ofthe Senate Secretary ofCorrections The Senate ofPennsylvania Commonwealth ofPennsylvania The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. 462 Capitol Building Harrisburg, PA 17120 ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT OF THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT Re: 1999 Bi-Annual Allocation Report

The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ Dear Mr. Corrigan: munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: Asrequired by the Tax-Exempt Bond Allocation Act of 1998, Act COMMONWEALTII OF PENNSYLVANIA 100, I am providing a report on tax-exempt bond allocation dUring the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT first halfof1998. 1326 Strawberry Square This report includes: Harrisburg, PA 17120 1. a smnmary ofvolume cap allocation for small issue, exempt facility, housing, and education bonds in Table I; and, August 12, 1999 2. in Table 2 through Table 7, statistics and listings of small To the General Assembly issue, exempt facility, housing and education allocations in­ Commonwealth ofPennsylvania cluding in Tables 5 through Table 7, the issuing authority, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 project name, allocation amount, and estimated jobs, where applicable, for each project Re: Annual Statistical Report Ifyou have any questions concerning this report, please contact my June 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998 office. Dear Members: Sincerely,

InacconJance with Section 219 ofThe Insurance Department Act SAMUEL A McCULLOUGH ofMay 17, 1921, PL. 789, I am pleased to submit the Annual Statisti- Secretary 794 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

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

REPORTS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RESOLUTION OF THE MARYLAND ONE CALL SYSTEM, INC GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: Department ofthe Auditor General DEPARTMENT OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES Commonwealth ofPennsylvania OFFICE OF 1HE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ILwnisb~,Pennsyl~a 17120-0018 MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY August 16, 1999 June 9,1999 The Honorable Robert C. Jubelirer Senate President Pro Tempore Honorable Mark S. Schweiker 292 Main Capitol Building Lt. Governor and President ofthe Senate ILwnisb~, Pennsylvania 17120 State ofPennsylvania 200 Main Capitol Building Dear Senator Jubelirer: Harrisburg, PA 17120

We are pleased to submit the following reports ofthe Pennsylvania Dear Lt. Governor Schweiker: One Call System, Inc. (a nonprofit organization): Audit ofthe financial statements as of December 31, 1996 Senate Joint Resolution 7 (Resolution No.5) and House Joint and 1995; Resolution 8 (Resolution No.6), State Regulation of Self-Funded Audit ofthe financial statements as of December 31, 1997 Employer-Based Health Plans were passed by the MaIyland General and 1996; and Assembly and signed on May 27, 1999. The attached copies are sent Perfonnance audit for the period August 1, 1996 to February to you in accordance with specific distribution instructions in the Joint 5, 1999. Resolution. These resolutions request that the United States Congress amend Sincerely, the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of1974 (ERISA) to authorize each state to monitor and to regulate self-funded employer­ ROBERT P. CASE~ JR. based health plans in the interest ofproviding greater consumer protec­ Auditor General tion and effecting significant health care reforms at the state level through the offices ofthe various insurance commissioners and states' The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. attorneys general. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifyou have any questions or ELECTRIC POWER OUTLOOKFOR need additional information. PENNSYLVANIA 1998-2003 Sincerely,

The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ KARLS.ARO munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: Executive Director PENNSYLVANIA PUBUC UTILITY COMMISSION COMMONWEALTII OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 7 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania ENROLLED RESOLUI10N August 16,1999 - FinancelEconomic Matters - Mr. Mark Corrigan Introduced by Senators Hollinger and Bromwell Secretary ofthe Senate Room 462 Main Capitol Signed by the President & Speaker ILwnisburg, PA May 27, 1999 Dear Mr. Corrigan: RESOLUTION NO. 005 Please find under cover ofthis letter a copy ofthe Commission's report entitled Electric Power Outlook for Pennsylvania 1998-2003. A Senate Joint Resolution Concerning State Regulation This is a statistical report summarizing and discussing the current ofSelf-Funded Employer-Based Health Plans and future electric supply and demand situation for all investor-owned electric utilities operating within the Commonwealth. The Commission For the purpose ofrequesting the United States Congress to amend is statutorily required to assemble and release this information pursu­ the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of1974 (ERISA) ant to the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa. C.S.A. §524(b). to authorize each state to monitor and to regulate self-funded em­ Ifyou or your staffrequire additional copies, please call Charles ployer-based health plans and to make a specific amendment to McDonald, Esq., Director ofLegislative Affairs, at 787-3256. the ERISA; urging other state legislatures to enact a resolution similar to this resolution; and directing a copy ofthis resolution to Sincerely, be forwarded to certain individuals. WHEREAS, The McCarran-Ferguson Act, passed by the U.S. JOHN M. QUAIN Congress in 1945, established a statutory framework whereby responsi­ Chainnan bility for regulating insurance and the insurance industry was left largely to the states; and 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 795

WHEREAS, The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of cover from the fiduciary compensatory damages caused by the fidu­ 1974 (ERISA) significantly altered this concept by creating a federal ciary's failure to pay benefits due under the terms ofthe plan, to en­ ftamewmk for regulating employer-based pension and welfare benefit force his rights under the terms ofthe plan, or to timely authorize as­ plans, including health plans; and surance ofpayment and clarify his rights to future benefits under the WHEREAS, ERISA effectively prohibits states from directly regu­ terms ofthe plans;"; and be it further lating many employer-based health plans because ERISA preempts RESOLVED, That this General Assembly most fervently urges state regulation ofself-insured plans; and and encourages each state legislative body in the nation to enact this WHEREAS, Available data suggests that self-funding ofemployer­ resolution, or one similar in context and form, as a show ofsolidarity based health plans is increasing at a significant rate among both small in petitioning the federal government for greater .state authority and and large businesses; and responsibility in regulating self-funded employer-based health plans; WHEREAS, Between 1989 and 1993, the United States General and be it further Accounting Office estimates that the number ofself-funded plan en­ RESOLVED, That a copy ofthis Resolution be forwarded by the rollees increased by about 6,000,000 individuals; and Department of Legislative Services to the Honorable Parris N. WHEREAS, App'oximately 40% to 50010 ofemployer-based health Glendening, Governor ofMaryland; The Honorable Thomas V. Mike plans are presently self-funded by employers that retain most or all of Miller, Jr., President ofthe Senate ofMaryland; and the Honorable the financial risk for their respective health plans; and Casper R Taylor Jr., Speaker ofthe House of Delegates; and be it WHEREAS, With the growth in the self-funding ofhealth plans, further states have lost regulatory oversight over a growing portion of the RESOLVED. That a copy ofthis Resolution be fOrwarded by the health market; and Department ofLegislative Senlices to the National Conference ofState WHEREAS, Recent federal court decisions have struck down state Legislatures. 444 North Capitol Street. NeWs. Suite 515. Washington. laws regulating insured health plans by expanding ERISA's current D.C. 20001,' and be it further preemption ofstate laws regulating self-insured plans to laws relating RESOLVED, That a copy ofthis Resolution be forwarded by the to insured plans; and Department of Legislative Services to the President of the United WHEREAS, AB these phenomena continue, state governments are States; the Secretary ofthe United States Department ofLabor; the losing their ability to manage their health care markets; and Speaker and the Clerk ofthe United States House ofRepresentatives; WHEREAS, Many state legislatures, such as the Maryland Gen­ the President and Secretary ofthe United States Senate; and to the eral Assembly, have taken significant actions to increase access to care, presiding officer ofeach chamber ofeach state legislature in the na­ to control costs, and to regulate against abuses by health plans; and tion; and be it further WHEREAS, ERISA preemption is a significant obstacle to the RESOLVED, That a copy ofthis Resolution be forwarded by the states adopting a wide range ofhealth care refonn and consumer pro­ Department of Legislative Services to the Maryland Congressional tection strategies; and Delegation: Senators Paul S. Sarbanes and Barbara A. Mikulski, Sen­ WHEREAS, The states' inability to protect consumers enrolled in ate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510; and Representatives self.fimded health plans that fail to provide the consumers' anticipated Wayne T. Gilchrist, Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., Benjamin L. Cardin, Albert level ofhealth care is gradually eroding the public's confidence in the R. Wynn, Steny Hamilton Hoyer, Roscoe G. Bartlett, Elijah E. American health care system because self-funded plans are afforded an Cllmmiuv, and Constance A. Morella, House Office Building, Wash­ unfair advantage over traditional health insurance plans due to a lack ington, D.C. 20515. of adequate state or federal accountability, regulation, or remedy for the ERISA plan members who are denied coverage; and UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK WHEREAS, Over the past 24 years, state governments have gradu­ ally realized that ERISA is an impediment to ensuring adequate con­ INDEMNIFICATION BOARD REPORT sumer protection for all individuals with employer-based health care coverage and to enacting administrative simplification and cost reduc­ The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ tion reforms that could improve the efficiency and equity oftheir health munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: care markets; and WHEREAS, ERISA plan participants, their dependents, and their treating physicians believe that they have been denied coverage for COMMONWEALlH OF PENNSYLVANIA medically necessmy procedures because ERISA's remedy provisions INSURANCE DEPARTMENT have been narrowly interpreted and ERISA's preemption provisions Strawberry Square have been broadly interpreted, thereby creating substantial economic Harrisburg, PA 17120 incentives, with few disincentives for plan administrators to deny med­ ically necessary benefits legitimately covered under ERISA plans; and June 25, 1999 WHEREAS, The time has now come for the states to aggressively seek changes in ERISA to give them more flexibility in regulating Mark Corrigan, Secretary health plans at the state level, to increase access to health care, and to Senate ofPennsylvania lower health care costs; now, therefore, be it 462 Main Capitol RESOLVED BYTIIE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, Harrisburg, PA 17120 That this General Assembly hereby requests the U. S. Congress to amend the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 Dear Mr. Corrigan: (ERISA) to authorize each state to monitor and to regulate self-funded employer-based health plans in the interests ofproviding greater con­ Section 710 of the Storage Tank & Spill Prevention Act as sumer protection and effecting significant health care reforms at the amended by Act 13 of1998 requires the Underground Storage Tank state level through the offices ofthe various insurance commissioners Indemnification Board to make a report with recommendations pertain­ and states' attorneys general. Additionally, the United States Depart­ ing to heating oil tanks in Pennsylvania. ment ofLabor should cooperatively refer complaints to the offices of Attached please find the report I am submitting to the General the various insurance commissioners and states' attorneys general; and Assembly in compliance with this statutory requirement. The data be it further contained in the report is the most recent data available. RESOLVED, That § 502(aXl)(B) of ERISA, which currently Should any questions arise regarding the report, members should reads: "(B) to recover benefits due to him under the terms ofhis plan, feel free to contact me at (717) 234-7983 or Ronald A. Gallagher, Jr., to enforce his rights mder the terms ofthe plan, or to clarify his rights PE, Executive Director, Undergromd Storage Tank Indemnification to future benefits under the terms ofthe plan;", be amended to read: Fund for more information. "(B) to recover benefits due to him mder the terms ofhis plan, to re- 796 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

Thank you for distributing this report on the Board's behalf. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Sincerely, ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SECRETARY EUGENE M. BARR, Chairman The SECRETARY: Consent has been given for the following Underground Storage Tank committee meetings to occur during today's Session: the Com­ Indemnification Board mittee on Rules and Executive Nominations to consider Senate The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. Bills No. 630, 670, and 844, House Bills No. 58 and 963, Senate Resolution No. 96, and certain nominations; also the Committee ANNUAL REPORT ON THE WIRETAPPING AND on Transportation to consider Senate Bill No. 1100. ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE CONTROL ACT REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES ThePRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: Senator TILGHMAN, from the Committee on Appropria­ tions, reported the following bills: SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA Suite 616 Six Gateway Center SB 647 (pr. No. 1335) (Amended) (Rereported) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 AnAct establishing a Uniform Construction Code; imposing pow­ August 17, 1999 ers and duties on municipalities and the Department of Labor and Mr. Mark R. Corrigan Industry; providing for enforcement; imposing penalties; and making SecretarylParliamentarian pfthe Senate repeals. Commonwealth ofPennsylvania Suite 462, Main Capitol Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 SB 1050 (pr. No. 1282)

Dear Mr. Corrigan, AnAct making an appropriation to the Department ofMilitary and In accordance with Section 5723(d) ofthe WIretapping and Elec­ Veterans Affairs to issue a grant for the construction ofthe National tronic Smveillance Con1rol Act, 18 Pa. C.S. § 5723(d), I forward here­ World War nMemorial in the District ofColumbia. with the required annual report. LEGISLATIVE LEAVES Sincerely yours, The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from JOHN P. FLAHERTY Delaware, Senator Loeper. ChiefJustice ofPennsylvania Senator LOEPER Mr. President, I request legislative leaves The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. for today's Session on behalf of Senator Bell and Senator Mlirphy. APPOINTMENTS BY The PRESIDENT. Senator Loeper requests legislative leaves PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE for Senator Bell and Senator Murphy. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Lackawanna, Sen­ ThePRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to announce the Presi­ ator Mellow. dent pro tempore has made the following appointments: Senator MELLOW. Mr. President, I request a legislative Mr. Raymond W. McMahon as a member ofthe Small BuSi­ ness Advocacy Council. leave for Senator Stout. Mr. Thomas S. Buzby as a member ofthe Conservation and The PRESIDENT. Senator Mellow requests a legislative Natural Resources Advisory Council. leave for Senator Stout. Without objection, those leaves are granted. Senator Harold R Mowery, Jr., Chairman, to the Task Force to study the feasibility ofchanging the date ofGeneral Primary LEAVES OF ABSENCE Elections and Municipal Primary Elections to September. Senator Charles D. Lemmond, Jr., to the Task Force to study Senator LOEPER asked and obtained a leave ofabsence for the feasibility ofchanging the date ofGeneral Primary Elections Senator WENGER, for today's Session, for personal reasons. and Municipal Primary Elections to September. Senator MELLOW asked and obtained leaves ofabsence for Senator Robert M. Tomlinson as a member ofthe Board of Senator BODACK and Senator TARTAGLIONE, for today's Directors of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Session, for personal reasons. Agency. Senator Edwin G. Holl as a member ofthe Board ofDirectors SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ofthe Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. WEEKLY ADJOURNMENT Senator Vincent 1. Furno as a member ofthe Board ofDirec­ tors ofthe Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. Senator LOEPER. offered thefollowing resolution, which was Mr. Randall N. DiPalo as a member ofthe Health Care Cost read as follows: Containment Council. 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 797

Inthe Senate, September 27, 1999 The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The time of recess having expired, the Senate will come to order. RESOLVED, (the House of Representatives concurring), That when the Senate adjourns this week itreconvene on Monday, October COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR 4, 1999, unless sooner recalled by the President Pro Tempore ofthe Senate; and be it further REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES RESOLVED, That when the House ofRepresentatives adjourns AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS this week it reconvene on Monday, October 4, 1999, unless sooner recalled by the Speaker ofthe House ofRepresentatives. Senator SALVATORE, from the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations, by unanimous consent, reported com­ On the question, munications from His Excellency, the Governor of the Com­ Will the Senate adopt the resolution? monwealth, recalling the following nominations, which were The yeas and nays were required by Senator LOEPER and read by the Clerk as follows: were as follows, viz: MEMBER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF YEA-47 PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS Armstrong Greenleaf Madigan Slocum Belan Hart Mellow Stapleton August 9, 1999 Bell Helfrick Mowery Stout Boscola Holl Murphy Thompson Brightbill Hughes Musto Tilghman To the Honorable, the Senate Conti Jubelirer O'Pake Tomlinson ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Corman Kasunic Piccola Wagner Kitchen . Costa Punt Waugh Inaccordance with the power andauthority vested in me as Gover­ Deut Kukovich Rhoades White nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated Earll LaValle Robbins Williams April 19, 1999 for the appointment ofMegan Reitzel, 350 Graham PUDlO Lemmond Salvatore Wozniak Gerlach Loeper Schwartz Street, Carlisle 17013, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, as a member ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania Council NAY-O on the Arts, to serve for a term ofthree years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice James E. Scanlon, Pittsburgh, re­ A majority ofthe Senators having voted "aye," the question signed. I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of was determined inthe affirmative. nomination on the premises. Ordered, That the Secretary ofthe Senate present the same to the House ofRepresentatives for concmrence. moMAS J. RIDGE Governor RECESS MEMBER OF THE BRANDYWINE The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Delaware, Senator Loeper. BATTLEFIELD PARK COMMISSION. Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, at this time I request a re­ August 9, 1999 cess of the Senate, first for a meeting of the Committee on Transportation in the Rul.es room, to be followed immediately To the Honomble, the Senate by a meeting oftbe Committee on Rules and Executive Nomina­ ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: tions inthe Rules room, to be followed immediately by a Repub­ lican caucus for all Republican Members inthe first floor caucus Inaccordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ room, with an expectation ofreturning to the floor at approxi­ nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated April 19, 1999 for the appointment ofValerie Smith, 7723 Farmdale mately 3:45 p.m. Avenue, Harrisburg 17112, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from District, as a member ofthe Brandywine Battlefield Park Commission, Lackawanna, Senator Mellow. to serve until December 5, 2000 and until her successor is appointed Senator MELLOW. Mr. President, I would like the Demo­ and qualified, vice Edward F. Muller, Jr., Thornton, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of cratic Members to report to our recently renovated caucus room nomination on the premises. inthe rear ofthe Senate immediately upon the conclusion ofthe meeting ofthe Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations. moMAS J. RIDGE The PRESIDENT. For purposes ofmeetings ofthe Commit­ Governor tee on Transportation and the Committee on Rules and Execu­ tive Nominations in the Rules room, immediately followed by MEMBER OF THE CONSTABLES' EDUCATION Republican and Democratic caucuses, with the intention ofre­ AND TRAINING BOARD turning at 3:45 p.m., the Senate stands in recess. . August 12, 1999 AFTER RECESS To the Honorable, the Senate The PRESIDENT pro tempore (Robert C. Jubelirer) in ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: the Chair. 798 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

In accordance withthe power and authority vested in me as Gover­ In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ nor of the Commonwealth. I do hereby recall my nomination dated nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated June 30, 1999 for the appointment ofAnnette Steele, 2029 Bonita April 19, 1999 for the appointment ofGregory Dunlap, 613 Sweetbriar Court, Harrisburg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial Dis­ Drive, Harrisburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial Dis­ trict, as a member ofthe Constables' Education and Training Board, to trict, as a member ofthe Environmental Hearing Board, to serve for a serve until September 29,2001 and until her successor is appointed term ofsix years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice and qualified, vice Russell Sheaffer, Harrisburg, resigned. Richard S. Ehmann. Esquire, Pittsburgh, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of nomination on the premises. nomination on the premises.

THOMAS J. RIDGE THOMAS I. RIDGE Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PENNSYLVANIA ECONOMIC OF HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY August 24, 1999 August 9, 1999 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ In accordance withthe power and authority vested in me as'Gover­ nor ofthe Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July nor of the Commonwealth. I do hereby recall my nomination dated 12,1999 for the appointment ofMark Navarro, 4184 Kittatinny Drive, April 19, 1999 for the appointment ofFritz Bittenbender, 4 King's Arm Mechanicsburg 17055, Cmnberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial [sic], Medvnricsburg 17055, Cmnberland County, Thirty-first Senato­ District, as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees ofHarrisburg State rial District, as a member ofthe Board ofDirectors ofthe Pennsylvania Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and until his Economic Development Financing Authority, to serve until May 2, successor is appointed and qualified, vice Carl W. Nelson, York,re­ 1999 and until her [sic] successor is appointed and qualified, vice John signed. M. Stilley, Butler, resigned. I respectfully request the retwn to me ofthe official message of I respectfully request the retwn to me ofthe official message of nomination on the premises. nomination on the premises. THOMAS J. RIDGE THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor Governor MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL OF EDUCATION August 24, 1999 August 19, 1999 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ In acc

THOMAS J. RIDGE THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, HEARING BOARD BUCKS COUNTY

September 17, 1999 September 15, 1999

To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 799

In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ June 22, 1999 for the appointment ofRonald D. Mills, Sr., 701 First nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated Avenue, Prospect Park 19076, Delaware County, Ninth Senatorial April 16, 1999 for the appointment ofMichael J. Petrasovits, Esquire, District, as a member ofthe Municipal Police Officers' Education and 1022 Oldham Place, Bensalem 19020, Bucks County, Sixth Senatorial Training Commission, to serve until February 21,2001 and until his District, for appointment as Judge ofthe Court ofCommon Pleas of successor is appointed and qualified, vice Paul L. Pennypacker, Bucks County, to serve until the first Monday ofJanuary 2000, vice Downingtown, whose term expired. The Honorable William Hart Rufe, m. resigned. I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of nomination on the premises. nomination on the premises. moMAS J. RIDGE moMAS J. RIDGE Governor Governor MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION PHll..ADELPIDA COUN1Y September 15, 1999 September 7, 1999 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: In accordance with the power andauthority vested inme as Gover­ In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated nor oftbe Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated July June 30, 1999 for the appointment of Fritz Bittenbender, 4 King's IS, 1999 for the appointment ofDoris M. Leisch, Esquire, 3437 West Anns, Mecbanicsbmg 17055, Cmnberland County, Thirty-first Senato­ Peon Street, Philadelphia 19129, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senato­ rial District. as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Public Utility Commis­ rial District. for appointment as Judge, Court ofCommon Pleas, Phila­ sion, to serve until April· 1, 2004, or until his successor is appointed delphia County, to serve until the first Monday ofJanuary 2000, vice and qualified. but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice The Honorable Leonard A. Ivanoski, mandatory retirement. David W. Rolka, Camp Hill. whose term expired. I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of nomination on the premises. nomination on the premises.

moMAS J. RIDGE moMAS J. RIDGE Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MINORITY DISTRICT JUSTICE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY September 8, 1999 August 24, 1999 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Inaccordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated August 9,1999 for the appointment ofMark Navarro, 4184 Kittatinny April 19, 1999 for the appointment of Marilyn Striano, 1005 Drive, Mecbanicsbmg 17055, Cmnberland County, Thirty-first Senato­ Coppercreek Drive, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cwnberland County, rialDistrict. as District Justice, in and for the County ofBucks, Magis­ Thirty-first Senatorial District, as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Mi­ terial District 07-1-02, to serve until the first Monday ofJanuary 2000, nority Business Development Authority, to serve for a term of five vice Michael 1. Manto, deceased. years and.until her successor is appointed and qualified, pursuant to I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of Act 58, approved June 27, 1996. nomination on the premises. I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of nomination on the premises. moMAS J. RIDGE Governor moMAS 1. RIDGE Governor DISTRICT JUSTICE

MEMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS' September 13, 1999 EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMISSION To the Honorable, the Senate July 12, 1999 ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

To the Honorable, the Senate Inaccordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated June 1,1999 for the appointment ofMichelle M Grove, 220 Umberto In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ Street, New Cwnberland 17070, Cumberland County, Thirty-first nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated Senatorial District, as District Justice, in and for the County ofTioga, 800 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

Magisterial District 04-3~2, to serve until the first Monday ofJanuary To the Honorable, the Senate 2000, vice Wtlliam G. Farrell, resigned. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of nomination on the premises. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, J. Omar Landis, 4412 Oregon maMAS J. RIDGE Pike, Ephrata 17522, Lancaster County, TIrirty-sixth Senatorial Dis­ Governor trict, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board ofAuctioneer Examiners, to serve for a term ofthree years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that NOMINATIONS RETURNED TO THE GOVERNOR period. Senator SALVATORE. Mr. President, I move that the nomi­ maMAS 1. RIDGE nations justread by the Clerk be returned to His Excellency, the Governor Governor. The motion was agreed to. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The nominations will be AUCTIONEER EXAMINERS returned to the Governor. August 9, 1999 REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Senator SALVATORE, from the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations, by unanimous consent, reported the In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for following nominations made by His Excellency, the Governor the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Allen Shissler (Public Member), ofthe Commonwealth, which were read by the Clerk as follows: 2600 Roundtop Road, Middletown 17057, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Board of Auctioneer Examiners, to serve for a term ofthree years or until his MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA COUNCn.. successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months ON AGING beyond that period, vice Richard W. Godshall, M.D., Hatfield, de­ clined appointment. July 23, 1999 maMAS J. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

Inconfounity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE COUNCn.. OF TRUSTEES OF advice and consent ofthe Senate, Marilynn R. Kanenson, 3809 Samyo CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Circle, Hanisbmg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial Dis­ OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF mGHER EDUCATION trict, for appointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve for a term ofthree years and until her successor is 23, 1999 appointed and qualified, vice Anne S. Thacik, Curwensville, resigned. July

maMAS 1. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for MEMBER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF the advice and consent ofthe Senate, H. John Drayer, R.D. #1, Box PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS 384, Clarion 16214. Clarion County, Twenty-first Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Council ofTrustees ofClarion June 22, 1999 University ofPennsylvania ofthe State System ofHigher Education, to serve mtil the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and until his succes­ To the Honorable, the Senate sor is appointed and qualified. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: moMAS 1. RIDGE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent ofthe Senate, Nancy Stein, 109 Jem Drive, Ambler 19002, Montgomery County, Twelfth Senatorial District, for appoint­ ment as a member ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania Council on MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES the Arts, to serve until July 1,2001 and until her successor is ap­ OF CLARKS SUMMIT STATE HOSPITAL pointed and qualified, vice James E. Scanlon, Pittsbmgh, resigned.

moMAS J. RIDGE August 9, 1999 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: OF AUCTIONEER EXAMINERS In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, James T. DaveDpoI't, 104 Sunset July 23, 1999 Drive, Dunmore 18512, Lackawanna County, Twenty-second Senato­ rial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees of 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 801

Clarlcs Summit State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanu­ To the Honorable, the Senate my 2005, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice John ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: T. Malloy, Clarks Summit, whose term expired. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for THOMAS J. RIDGE the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Pa1ricia Ross, 920 25th Avenue, Governor Altoona 16601, Blair County, Thirtieth Senatorial District, for appoint­ ment as Coroner, in and for the County ofBlair, to serve until the first MEMBER OF TIlE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monday ofJanuary 2004, vice Richard C. Goertz, Tyrone, deceased. OF CLARKS SUMMIT STATE HOSPITAL THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor August 9, 1999 MEMBER OF TIlE STATE BOARD To the Honorable, the Senate OF DENTISTRY ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

Inconfomrity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the July 23, 1999 advice and consent ofthe Senate, Warren E. Watkins, 30I Stone Ave­ nue, Clarlcs Summit 18411, Lackawanna County, Twenty-second Sena­ To the Honorable, the Senate torial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: of Clarks Summit State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2005, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Joseph M. Cognetti, Clarks Summit, resigned. the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Veasey B. Cullen, D.M.D., 311 Brookwood Drive, York 17403, York County, Twenty-eighth Senato­ THOMAS J. RIDGE rial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board of Governor Dentistry, to serve for a term ofsix years or until his successor is ap­ pointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that pe­ MEMBER OF TIlE STATE CONSERVATION riod. COMMISSION THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor June 2, 1999 MEMBER OF TIlE PENNSYLVANIA DRUG, To the Honorable, the Senate DEVICE AND COSMETIC BOARD ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

In confomrity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the May 26, 1999 advice and conse:ntofthe Senate, Ross W. Orner, Jr., R.D. #1, Box 88, Rockton 15856, Clearfield County, Twenty-fifth Senatorial District, for To the Honorable, the Senate reappointment as a member ofthe State Conservation Commission, to ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: serve for a term of four years and until his successor has been ap­ pointed and qualified. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Austin Morris, 1277 Dogwood THOMAS J. RIDGE Lane, Huntingdon \Wley 19006, Montgomery County, Fifth Senatorial Governor District, for appointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Drug, De­ vice and Cosmetic Board, to serve for a term offour years or until his MEMBER OF TIlE CONSTABLES' EDUCATION successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Beverly R Brookes, Chadds Ford, whose term AND TRAINING BOARD expired.

August 9, 1999 THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: MEMBER OF TIlE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Inconfomrity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the FINANCING AUTIIORITY advice and consent ofthe Senate, Cloyd Brenneman, 4180 Thomason Road, Sharpsville 16150, Mercer County, Fiftieth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Constables' Education and Train­ August 9, 1999 ing Board, to serve until September 29,2001 and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Russell Sheaffer, Harrisburg, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Kenneth E. Davis, 527 CORONER, BLAIR COUNTY Conshohocken State Road, Gladwyne 19035, Montgomery County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Board ofDirectors ofthe Pennsylvania Economic Development Financ- June 3, 1999 802 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27, ing Authority, to serve for a tenn offour years and until his ~ccessor To the Honorable, the Senate is appointed and qualified, vice John M Stilley, Butler, resigned. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

THOMAS 1. RIDGE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Governor the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Dr. William A. Cornell, Sr., 65 Glen Road, Wormleysburg 17043, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for reappoin1ment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF Historical and Museum Commission, to serve until the third Tuesday HAMBURG CENTER ofJanuary 2003 and until his successor is appointed and qualified.

June 22, 1999 THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE STATE HORSE RACING COMMISSION Inconfmmity with law; I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Nonnan E. Dresher, 140 Valley July 9, 1999 Road, Hamburg 19526, Berks County, Forty-eighth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees ofHamburg Center, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and until his To the Honorable, the Senate successor is appointed and qualified. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

THOMAS 1. RIDGE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Governor the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Richard D. Abbott, P.O. Box 226, Friendship Church Road, Cochranville 19330, Chester County, Nineteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF State Horse Racing Commission, to serve for a tenn ofthree years and HAMBURG CENTER until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. June 22, 1999 THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD Inconfonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the OF LANDSCAPE ARClllTECTS advice and consent ofthe Senate, Rachel E. Rentschler, 21 A South 3rd Street, Hambmg 19526, Berks County, Forty-eighth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees ofHamburg June 9, 1999 Center, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Geralyn M. Barbato (Public Member). 1013 Nicholas Drive, West Chester 19380, Chester County, MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Nineteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe OF HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL State Board ofLandscape Architects, to serve for a tenn ofthree years and untilher successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than August 24, 1999 six months beyond that period. THOMAS J. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

Inconfonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF advice and consent ofthe Senate, Wayne S. Fleming, 91 Sylvan Ridge MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Road. Oberlin 17113, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF mGHER EDUCATION for appointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees ofHarrisburg State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and untilhis successor is appointed and qualified, vice Carl Nelson, York, May 26,1999 resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate THOMAS J. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA mSTORICAL the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Joseph E. Hennessey, 1105 Ar­ AND MUSEUM COMMISSION chers Glen, Lancaster 17601, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Council ofTrustees of Millersville University ofPennsylvania ofthe State System ofHigher September 9, 1999 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 803

Education, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and until To the Honorable, the Senate his successor is appointed and qualified. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

THOMAS 1. RIDGE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Governor the advice and consent ofthe Senate, William C. Baer (Public Mem­ ber), 3600 Raymond Street, Laureldale 19605, Berks County, Eleventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Board of MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MINORITY Nursing, to serve for a term ofsix years or until his successor is ap­ BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY pointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that pe­ riod, vice Ronald Gabriel, Grantham, resigned. August 24, 1999 THOMAS J. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS advice andconsent ofthe ~te, Robert O. Agbede, 639 Alpha Drive, OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS Pittsburgh 15238, Allegheny County, Thirty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Minority Business 23, 1999 Development Authority, to serve for a term offive years and until his July successor is appointed and qualified, pursuant to Act 58, approved June 27, 1996. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, William B. McDwaine, Ed.D. (Public Member), 53 Brenner Street, Millersville 17551, Lancaster MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MINORITY County, Thirteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ofthe State Board ofExaminers ofNursing Home Administrators, to serve for a term offour years or until his successor is appointed and August 12, 1999 qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period.

To the Honorable, the Senate THOMAS 1. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor Inconformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Maritza Robert, 2314 Chestnut MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS Street, Harrisburg 17104, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial Dis­ OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS trict, for appointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Minority Busi­ ness Development Authority, to serve until June 2, 2003 and until her 23, 1999 successor is appointed and qualified, vice Luis F. Columba, Allentown, July resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate THOMAS 1. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES the advice and consent of the Senate, Robert H Morrow, 1835 OF NORRISTOWN STATE HOSPITAL Meredith Lane, Blue Bell 19422, Montgomery County, Twenty-fourth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board ofExaminers ofNursing Home Administrators, to serve for a term of May 26,1999 four years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor Inconfonnity with laW; I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Mark Dambly, 354 Darlington Road, MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD Media 19063, Delaware County, Ninth Senatorial District, for appoint­ OF OSTEOPATIllC MEDICINE ment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees ofNorristown State Hospi­ tal, to serve mrtil the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and until his suc­ cessor is appointed and qualified, vice Ross P. Skillern, Ardmore, July 23, 1999 whose term expired. To the Honorable, the Senate THOMAS J. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD the advice and consent of the Senate, John F. Callahan, D.O., 328 OF NURSING Kennedy Boulevard, Pittston 18640, Luzerne County, Fourteenth Sena­ torial District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Board ofOs­ teopathic Medicine, to serve for a term offour years or until his succes- July 23, 1999 804 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27, soc is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond To the Honorable, the Senate that period. vice Silvia M. Ferretti, D.O., Erie, whose term expired. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

moMAS J. RIDGE In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Governor the advice and consent ofthe Senate, David A Atkinson, 2024 Rock Fall Road, Harrisburg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Public MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD Television Network Commission, to serve for a term ofsix years, or OF PHYSICAL THERAPY until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. June 10, 1999 moMAS 1. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

Inconformity with lmv, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL advice and consent of the Senate, Charles E. Meacci, 323 Station WORKERS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS Street, McDonald 15057, Washington County, Forty-sixth Senatorial AND PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Board ofPhysical Therapy, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that May 10,1999 period. vice Paul R. Schleich, Danville, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate mOMAS 1. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES the advice and consent of the Senate, Helen O'Neill Morris, 821 Briarwood Lane, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-frrs! OF POLK CENTER Senatorial District. for appointment as a member ofthe State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional July 2,1999 Counselors, to serve for a term offour years and until her successor is To the Honorable, the Senate appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: period. pursuant to Act 136, approved December 21, 1998.

In confonnity with lmv, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the THOMAS 1. RIDGE advice and consent ofthe Senate, Robert 1. Murray, 1144 Grandview Governor R~ Oil City 16301, Venango County, Twenty-fifth Senatorial Dis­ trict. for appointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees ofPolk MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF Center. to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and until his THADDEUS STEVENS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY successor is appointed and qualified, vice Harriet K. Daye, Polk, whose term expired. July 23, 1999 THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLK In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for OF CENTER the advice and consent of the Senate, Glenn E. Omdorf: 21 Cedar July 2, 1999 Lane, Lancaster 17601, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Senatorial Dis­ trict, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of To the Honorable, the Senate Thaddeus Stevens College ofTechnology, to serve until the third Tues­ ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: day ofJanuary 2005, and until his successor is appointed and qualified.

Inconformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the THOMAS J. RIDGE advice and consent ofthe Senate, Josephine Zuck, 4 Lincoln Street, Oil Governor City 16301, Venango County, Twenty-fifth Senatorial District. for appointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees ofPolk Center, to MEMBER OF THE STATE TRANSPORTATION serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and until her successor COMMISSION is appointed and qualified, vice Norma Jean Scurry, Franklin, whose term expired. June 2, 1999 THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: MEMBER OF TIlE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for TELEVISION NETWORK COMMISSION the advice and consent of the Senate, Jacob R. Bowers, 9 Reading Drive,Apt 126, Wernersville 18565, Berks County, Forty-eighth Sen­ July 12, 1999 atorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Transporta­ tion Commission, to serve for a term ofsix years and until his succes- 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 805

SOl'is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond To the Honorable, the Senate that period. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

moMAS J. RIDGE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Governor the advice and consent of the Senate, Rachel M. Torres, 1100 E. Wyomissing Boulevard, ll-C, Reading 19611, Berks County, Eleventh MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Board of Trustees ofWemersville State Hospital, to serve until the third Tues­ MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS day ofJanuary 2005, and until her successor is appointed and quali­ July 23, 1999 fied.

To the Honorable, the Senate moMAS 1. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor

Inconfomrity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE BEAVER COUNTY advice and consent ofthe Senate, Robert G. Pickerill, 2311 Summit BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Pointe Drive, Scranton 18508, Lackawanna County, Twenty-second Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a July 2, 1999 term. offour years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: moMAS J. RIDGE Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Allen Andrascik (Democrat), 396 MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD Adams Street, Rochester 15074, Beaver County, Forty-seventh Senato­ rial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Beaver County Board OF VETERINARY MEDICINE ofAssistance, to serve until December 31, 2001, and until his succes­ sor is appointed and qualified, vice Leslie Jerome Dallas, Freedom, August 9, 1999 resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: moMAS J. RIDGE Governor Inconfomrity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, James A Orsini, VM.D., 382 West MEMBER OF THE BERKS COUNTY Street Road, Kennett Square 19348, Chester County, Ninth Senatorial BOARD OF ASSISTANCE District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Board ofVeterinary Medicine, to serve for a term. of four years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that July 2, 1999 period, vice Jeffrey M. Ott, VM.D., Greencastle, whose term expired. To the Honorable, the Senate mOMAS J. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Ruth Fister Mathews (Democrat), 1423 Old Wyomissing Road, Reading 19610, Berks County, Forty­ WERNERSVllLE STATE HOSPITAL eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Berks County Board ofAssistance, to serve until December 31, 2001, and June 22, 1999 until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joseph J. Rotell, Shillington, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: moMAS J. RIDGE Governor Inconfomrity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Pattee J. Miller, 855 North Park MEMBER OF THE BERKS COUNTY Road, Wyomissing 19610, Berks County, Forty-eighth Senatorial Dis­ BOARD OF ASSISTANCE trict, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Wemcrsville State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2005, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. August 9, 1999

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

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for WERNERSVILLE STATE HOSPITAL the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Sister Bridget McNamara (Re­ publican), 12th and Walnut Streets, P.O. Box 316, Reading 19603, Berks County, Eleventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a mem­ June 22, 1999 ber oftbe Berks County Board ofAssistance, to serve until December 806 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

31, 2001, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Jo­ The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The nominations will be laid seph J. Rotell, Shillington, resigned. on the table. TIIOMAS J. RIDGE EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS Governor EXECUTIVESESSION MEMBER OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Motion was made by Senator SALVATORE, That the Senate do now resolve itselfinto Executive Session July 2, 1999 for the purpose of considering a certain nomination made by the To the Honorable, the Senate Governor. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Which was agreed to. Inconfonnity with la\v, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Karl L. Thompson (Democrat), 124 NOMINATION TAKEN FROM THE TABLE Park Place West, Shippensburg 17257, Franklin County, Thirty-third Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Franklin Senator SALVATORE. Mr. President, I call from the table County Board ofAssistance, to serve until December 31, 2001, and a certain nomination and ask for its consideration. until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Kathleen Shoop, Fannettsburg, deceased. The Clerk read the nomination as follows:

TIIOMAS J. RIDGE SECRETARY OF BANKING Governor May 26,1999 MEMBER OF THE MCKEAN COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: July 12, 1999 In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, David E. Zuern, 6521 Pheasant To the Honorable, the Senate Run, Fairview 16415, Erie County, Forty-ninth Senatorial District, for ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: appointment as Secretary ofBanking, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2003, or until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Richard Rishel, Harrisburg, resigned. advice and consent ofthe Senate, Ruthann E. Saxman-Sauber (Repub­ lican), 730 South Avenue, Bradford 17601, McKean County, Twenty­ TIIOMAS J. RIDGE fifth Seoatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe McKean Governor County Board ofAssistance, to serve until December 31,2000, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. On the question, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination? TIIOMAS J. RIDGE Governor The yeas and nays were required by Senator SALVATORE and were as follows, viz: MEMBER OF THE NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE YEA-47

July 2, 1999 Armstrong Greenleaf Madigan Slocum Belan Hart Mellow Stapleton To the Honorable, the Senate Bell Helftick Mowery Stout Boscola Holl Murphy Thompson ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Brightbill Hughes Musto Tilghman Conti Jubelirer O'Pab Tomlinson Inconfomrity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Corman Kasunic Piccola Wagner advice and consent ofthe Senate, Frederick W. Hauk (Republican), RD Costa Kitchen Punt Waugh #1, Box 340-A, Sunbury 17801, Northumberland County, Twenty­ Dent Kukovich Rhoades White seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Earll LaValle Robbins Williams Northumberland County Board ofAssistance, to serve until December Fumo Lemmond Salvatore Wozniak 31, 2001, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, add to Gerlach Loeper Schwartz complement. NAY-o TIIOMAS J. RIDGE Governor A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. NOMINATIONS LAID ON THE TABLE Ordered, That the Governor be informed accordingly. Senator SALVATORE. Mr. President, I request that the nominations just read by the Clerk be laid on the table. 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 807

EXECUTIYESESSIONRISES CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS Senator SALVATORE. Mr. President, I move that the Exec­ The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate the utive Session do now rise. following resolutions, which were read, considered and adopted: The motion was agreed to. June 16. 1999 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Congmtulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Senator MADIGAN, from the Committee on Transportation, Richard Dean C1a1k, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Yoder, Mr. and Mrs. reported the following bill: Louis U. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Eshleman, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harsh, Mr. and Mrs. John Rineer, Mr. and Mrs. Abram SB 1100 (Pr. No. 1336) Sangrey, Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Moser, Mr. and Mrs. William An Act designating a portion ofU.S. Route 322 in Juniata County, Hogg, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Miftlin County and Centre County as the J. Doyle Connan Highway. Nickol, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Seward, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mihaliak, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Senator LOEPER from the Committee on Rules and Execu­ Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. John Risse, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fuller, tive Nominations, reported the following bills: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barthe, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Spangler, SB 630 (Pr. No. 1226) (Rereported) Mr. and Mrs. Jack Chever, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Denlinger, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vera, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Butzer, Mr. and An Act amending Titles 26 (Eminent Domain), 42 (Judiciary and Mrs. Ross Sachs, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Petters, Mabel Hart, Mary Judicial Procedure) and 51 (Military Affairs) ofthe Pennsylvania Con­ S. Forney, Howard H. Rogers, Jr., Damian Digiulio and to the solidated Statutes, adding provisions relating to eminent domain; and making repeals. Lancaster chapter of the Friendship Force by Senator Armstrong. SB 670 (Pr. No. 1237) (R.ereported) Congmtulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. GeOIge Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Melvyn Achtzehn, Mr. and Mrs. An Actre1ating to the licensure and regulation ofprescribed pedi­ Robert Gall, Jane F. Walker, Gamet DeWitt Bailey, Gisla atric extended care centers in this Commonwealth. Miller, Jack Squires and to George Miscevich by Senator Belan. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Daniel SB 844 (Pr. No. 947) (Rereported) Frazier by Senators Belan and Costa. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of John Erie, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for criminal victim 1. Novosel, Mr. and Mrs. William Wtlkinson, Mr. and Mrs. aid good Samaritan civil immunity. Joseph J. Owsley, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Conte, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. Kane, Mr. and Mrs. Alber Montello, Mr. and Mrs. DB 58 (Pr. No. 2116) (R.ereported) Anthony Fusco, Sister Madeline R Baader, Fannie Longhi, An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of John Matthew Schreier, Justin L. Holland, Terence 1. Lillicrapp, the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for extend­ Andrew B. Scott, Ethel Rossiter, 1. Ryan King, George Mueller, ing the statute oflimitations for dealing in proceeds ofunlawful activi­ Po-Mar-Lin Volunteer Fire Company and to the United Way of ties. Southeast Delaware County by Senator Bell. Congmtulations ofthe Senate extended to Mr. and Mrs. DB 963 (Pr. No. 2108) (R.ereported) were Raymond Jones, Carolyn Bertha Grosse, Jack Flishner, Nate An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of Smith and to the Polish Hill Civic Association ofPittsburgh by the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for deposits Senator Bodack. in the Judicial Computer System Augmentation Account and for sen­ tencing procedure for murder ofthe frrst degree. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz Hartman, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nausbaum, Mr.. and Mrs. RESOLUTION REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE William Yenca, Mr. and Mrs. Allen E. Hawk, Mr. and Mrs. Kasty Strauss, Mr. and Mrs. George Bush, Mr. and Mrs. An­ Senator LOEPER from the Committee on Rules and Execu­ thony Schepige, Gail Gephart, Helen V. Zettlemoyer, Eric M. tive Nominations, reported the following resolution: Egerton, Kristen Maloney, Kenn Michael, Suzanne Boundy, Matthew Antonow, Linda Lipkis, Michael N. Kaiser, Women's SR. 96 (pr. No. 1327) Health Center of Bethlehem, Shirley Futch Plaza of East A Resolution designating October 1999 as "Big Brothers Big Sis­ Stroudsburg, S1. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church ofBethle­ ters Month" in Pennsylvania. hem, Mexican community in the Lehigh Valley, NAMI·Penn­ sylvania, Lehigh Valley Chapter, Inc., declaring Mental Dlness The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The resolution will be placed Awareness Week, citizens ofthe City ofEaston and to Bixler's on the Calendar. Jewelers ofEaston by Senator Boscola. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Abram N. Hoover, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edris, Leslie Taylor, 808 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

Frank I. Dixon, Pearl Miller and to the Palmyra High School Jefferson, Citizens Acting Together Can Help, Inc., (CATCH) Boys' Baseball Team by Senator Brightbill. of Philadelphia and to First Tabernacle of Philadelphia by Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to William Rob­ Senator Fumo. ert and Shirley Mae Tallman by Senators Brightbill, O'Pake, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Philip H. and Gerlach. Craig, loel A. Greenberg, Michael S. Brendza, Kevin lames Congratulations oftbe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. March, Justin M. Fox and to The Woodbridge Assisted Living Joseph Spadafora, Kolb-Kulp-Culp Family, Benjamin I. Waples, Residence ofKimberton by Senator Gerlach. Albert Hughes m, Timothy Gray, Iohn Everett, Stephanie R Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Christopher Moore, Laura BaIker, William Edward Schurmann, David 1. Meyer by Senators Gerlach and Thompson. Gondak, Taya Rachael Cohen, Children's Cultural Center of Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Robert :P. Bucks County, Inc., LeTip International, Inc., Borough of Daday, Lois A. Heffner and to Nancy Michener Remaly by Doylestown Civil War Veterans Memorial Committee, lolly Senators Gerlach and others. Tots Nursery School and Child Care Center of Southampton, Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Children's World 'Learning Center of Newtown and to Lawrence Dempsey, Mr. and Mrs. Wmtford Sutton, Mr. and Wrightstown Elementary School by Senator Conti. Mrs. Nunzio Malatesta, the Honorable Henry M. Liss, Helen Congratulations oftbe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Warker, Reverend John B. Davis IT, Russell lames Orr, Ruth Glen Long, Marshall Zimmerman, Duncan R zabik-Schaufler, Weigand, Jane Lyle, Jeremy Mark Fallis, Jr., Sisters ofthe Holy Nathan W. Wrye, Josh Neff, Adam David Long, Darlis Fultz, Redeemer ofMeadowbrook, Special Equestrians ofWarrington Jessica Bailor, Scott A. Fye, Robert Schul, Ionathan Lawrence and to Auch's Custom Picture Framing of Willow Grove by GeibeL Wayne Christopher Hemy, Alpha Fire Company ofState Senator Greenleaf. College, Thompsontown Fire Company, Progress Grange No. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the 96 of Centre Hall and to the Centre County Grange Honorable Frederick Brandon Smillie by Senators Greenleaf Encampment and Fair by Senator Corman. and Holl. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Frieda G. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Shapira, Rabbi YlSOrel Rosenfeld, Chester A. Wrobel, Louise HeIbert Pfeil, Peter Lawton, Lee Geortz and to the R 1. Lampus Vento Costa, Cathy Guzzo, Marian Opest, Robert Hudak, Company ofSpringdale by Senator Hart. Angelo Gaetano Vento, Olga Lesko and to Munhall High Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Robert P. School Class of 1939 by Senator Costa. Fohl by Senator Hart and others. Congratulations oftbe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. lames Ottinger, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Weber, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Louis Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Deitz, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Ross Crawshaw, Mr. and Mrs. Ioseph Anfuso, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Hess, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth B. McCahan, Mr. and Mrs. Grider, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pennewell, Mr. and Mrs. Art Michael Mekosh, Dr. and Mrs. Ferdinand F. Szabo, Mr. and Roncolato, Gerald M. Monahan, Ir., Keith Weaver, Edward Mrs. Franklin D. Welliver, Mr. and Mrs. Earl A. Heller, Mr. ClaIk Brilhart ill, Raymond Bertsch, Gary Iacocca, Timothy andMrs. Lawrence Novack, Mr. and Mrs. Kent E. Snyder, Mr. Gross, Spanish Pentecostal Church Assembly of God of and Mrs. Ted Stuban, Mr. and Mrs. Iohn M. Demas, Mr. and nd Allentown and to Company D and 2 Battalion 21It Engineers Mrs. Robert Richie, Mr. and Mrs. Dean E. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. by Senator Dent Wayne W. Knorr, Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Wills, Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to lane Storch Thomas W. Nazarchyk, Iason Fasod, Dr. William R Flook, and to leanette R Seaman by Senators Dent, Brightbill, and Susan Elizabeth Wells, David Peter Huber, Andrew Ioseph Boscola. Huber, Brent Michael Heintzelman, Dominic I. Ford, Jr., Congratulations of the Senate were extended to George 1. Michael Andrew Spotts, Ryan Barnhart, Cam Gulden, Mark Bancroft by Senators Dent and Conti. Wertman and to the Women's Center of ColumbialMontour, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Brett T. Inc., by Senator Helfrick. Brown by Senators Dent and Gerlach. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to the Happy Harry Foesig, Naomi Ruth Reed, Lillian A. O'Donnell, Dr. Boombadears by Senators Dent and O'Pake. Richard Diehl, the Honorable Stanley R Ott, Irwin S. Rubin, Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Skills USA­ John M Bergey, Thomas A. Koss, Stephen Ierald Phillabaum, VICA Council ofBethlehem by Senators Dent and others. James William Major, Ir., Stephen C. Sotak, Christopher M. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the Psculkowski, Vmcent Pulli, Henry Jacoby, Corey Michael Honorable Edward M. Gabriel, Scott F. Peterson, Christopher Brooks, Gladys P. Ball, Devin Gerald Phillabaum, Scott Amon Baran, Stephen Matthew Smith, Brett Allan Foutz, Jones School McClellan, Ray Moats, citizens of Limerick Township, 2001h of Erie and to the International Institute of Erie by Senator anniversary of the Perkiomen Bridge of Collegeville, Earll. Towamencin Volunteer Fire Company, Towamencin Ladies Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Merle Wood Auxiliary, Skippack Fire Company, Clemens MaIkets, North by Senators Earll, Slocum, and Robbins. Penn Senior Center, Eagleville Hospital and to North Penn Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Tony Goodwill Services, Inc., by Senator Holl. Mascoveto, Yukio Utada Sensei, John V. Smith, Emogene 1999 LEGISLATIVEJOURNAL - SENATE 809

Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard 1. Matylewicz, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bowers, Mr. and Rudolph Merritt, Norman Snyder, Our Lady ofVictory Church Mrs. Walter Miller Wiseman, Thomas H. and Susette C. van ofPhiladelphia, Philadelphia College ofOsteopathic Medicine, Arsdale, Jerry and Beverly Gerrity, Jacob R Fooks, Robert L. Sharon Baptist Church of Philadelphia, Smith Memorial Rooker, Leland E. Cokelette, Jr., Patrick Wllliam Campbell, Playgrounds and Playhouse ofPhiladelphia and to the Gift of Mary F. Evans, Thomas E. Pugh, Berti! Case, Zoe Hartman Life Donor Program ofPhiladelphia by Senator Hughes. Evans, Marjorie Huey, Kathryn Jones, Ronald A Contorno. Jr., Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Miriam Naylor Wtlska. Robert 1. Sulitka, Evelyn Sondheim, Charles Dillen, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas S. Lynch, Mr. and Mrs. Helen Cron, Michael T. Goskowski, Leo Stermole, Olive Lucile F. Paul Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. John P. Grum, Mr. and Mrs. Rowland, Bessie R Peet, Peter A Thatcher, Co-operative Donald C. Kreigline, Mr. and Mrs. John Everhart, Mr. and Mrs. Farmers Market of Scranton, Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Pierce Geist, Mr. and Mrs. Art Kaltenbaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Company, citizens of Liberty Township, Gerald 1. Wycallis Robert W. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Coyle, Mr. and Mrs. Elementary School ofDallas, College Misericordia ofDallas, Lawrence L. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Marquis J. Stevens, Mr. and Pike County Cooperative Extension and Outreach, Wyoming Mrs. Fred M. Weakland, Mr. and Mrs. James T. Foor, Mr. and Valley Airport, Dallas Baptist Church, Oneida Lodge of Mrs. Stanley J. Monahan, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton E. Clites, Mr. Independent Order ofOdd Fellows No. 371 ofDallas and to the and Mrs. Paul M. Calhoun, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Holland, Mr. Inn at Starlight Lake by Senator Lemmond. and Mrs. Raymond lsett, Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Martin, Mr. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Brian C. and Mrs. Jesse Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Megahan, Mr. and Veety by Senators Lemmond and Mellow. Mrs. John McCullough, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cunningham, Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. R Wayne Davis, Joseph F. Weakland, Paul Luke, Dan Boyles, Louis Lanzone, MaryLouise Schaefer and to Phillip Latinski by Dr. Paul G. Holsinger, The Hite Company ofAltoona and to the Senators Lemmond and Musto. JohnR Wald Company, Inc., by Senator Jubelirer. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Thomas and Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Jeannine Connor, Yukio Utada Sensei, Stefana Ciaccolo Michael Tomasko, Edward and Kathryn Baker, David Wllliam Longhi, David Maugeri, Lida Mae Saxman Goodwin Hixson, Clinton Burke, James Dale Michael Ansell, Eric W. McKeever, Edward Donnelly, Jonathan Stewart, Emma Rose Shaffer, Jeremy Hyatt, Zachary Wandel, David Hixson, Ryan Costa, \Uerans ofForeign Wars ofthe United States Post 7390 Rumbaugh, Andrew Butchko, Jay W. Steve, Matthew R of Broomall, St. Charles Borromeo of Drexel Hill and to the McGeary, John Edward Lint, Normalville United Methodist Springfield Fire Company by Senator Loeper. Church, Holy Rosary School ofRepublic, Church ofthe Open Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Door of Connellsville, Northern Fayette Forest Fire Wardens George W Linder, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Thompson, Mr. and and to Push America's Journey of Hope Team by Senator Mrs. Robert P. Cupp, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Conrad, Jr., Mr. Kasunic. and Mrs. Andrew W. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. A.· Wayne Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Seymour 1. Schweikle, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Grace, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Rosenthal, Beverly Brockington, Reverend Mary G. Thomas, Fay, Mr. and Mrs. Harry King, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Frantz, Mr. Anthony Burgee, PhiladelphialDelaware Valley Chapter ofthe and Mrs. George O. Odell, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn W. Hoover, Mr. Sickle Cell Disease Association ofAmerica and to Philadelphia and Mrs. Carl M Usmar, Mr. and Mrs. Gus A. Nicolia, Mr. and Stand Down by Senator Kitchen. Mrs. LaVerne Rinker, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kidd, Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Reverend Donald C. Haynes, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bower, Mr. and Thornton R Goff: Jr., by Senators Kitchen and Schwartz. Mrs. Louis Knowlden, Mr. and Mrs. Darris Hauser, Mr. and Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Donald Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Wllliam Tudor, Mr. and James DeAngelo, Agnes E. Kunkle, Matthew J. Dougherty, Mrs. Theodore R Them, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kuhn, Ivan Dustin J. Baldis, Joshua E. Ferencz, Mount Pleasant Volunteer Meeker, Allen Joseph Holmes, Elizabeth DeLong, Theodore R Fire Company, citizens ofthe Borough ofYoungwood and to Keir, Roy Garrison, David Frodsham, Fenton L. Nevel, Allen Westmoreland County Airport by Senator Kukovich. Clarence Wolfe, Christina Saxton, Donald F. Green, Joseph W. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. DeLong, Norman Kunkle, Lawrence A. Machmer, Bryce lido Thtaseo and to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. O'Brien by Senator Sheffier, James H. Holmes, Ralph A. Koder, Wllbur C. LaValle. Engleman, John W. Kranz, Dr. Ralph Wmston, Amy Grove, Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Learn, Marjorie D. Hulslander, John Davis Spencer, John S. Greenley, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Teeter, Ward Manufacturing, Inc., of Blossburg, Bernard Rutkoski. Mr. and Mrs. James Borton, Mr. and Mrs. Plankenhorn Stationety Company, Inc., ofWilliamsport, Robert William Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dilley, Mr. and Mrs. Packer Hospital Emergency Room Nurses of Sayre and to the Ralph Giberson, Mr. and Mrs. George Gay, Mr. and Mrs. Susquehanna Health System's Gibson Rehabilitation Center of George Starosta, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sitch, Mr. and Mrs. Wllliamsport by Senator Madigan. Wasil Semcheski, Mr. and Mrs. Victor McCarty, Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. HarryD. Owens, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wllson, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rosetti, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shemanski, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gutch, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brozena, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pochaski, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Haluschak, Marianne Walter Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pringle, Mr. and Mrs. McAndrew, Ceil Vispi, David Kyle Burrier, Dr. Gale A. Jaeger, 810 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

Anna Lash, Varley Lewis Birtch, Jr., Karen A. Clifford, Terry Greencastle by Senator Punt. Bonifanti, Cathy S. Grimm, Kathleen C. Graff, John W. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Steever, Michael L. Mroczka, Matthew Elliott Edwards, Roy Vincent Bokus, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Foltz, Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Joseph 1. Bartoletti, Stephania Homick, Jim Contessa, Robert C. Rehrig, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tenoschok, Mr. and Marilyn Coar, Scranton Tomorrow, citizens ofthe Borough of Mrs. Larry Light, Helen Gnall, Ida Mae Blakenhorn, Brian Vandling, Immaculate Conception Church of Taylor and to Ostella, Mary Mamrych, Christopher 1. Page, Joseph M. Saint Mary's Polish National Catholic Church of Duryea by Manjack, Travis W. Hawk, Charles John Puzetti ill, Anthony Senator Mellow. Snyder, Brandon C. Keister, Shirley Ann Stermer, Greater Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Edith Shenandoah Area Historical Society, Pennsylvania Cable & Hu1ford by Senators Mellow and Musto. Telecommunications Association, Boy Scouts ofAmerica Troop Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Charles E. 122, Cressona Fire Company No.1, citizens of Mahanoy Magee, Eric 1. Schott, Silvanus Stoner, Jonathan R' Township, citizens of the Borough of Tamaqua, Port Carbon Zettlemoyer, Brian R Pomeroy, Edna Wagner, Lee William Veterans Memorial Park, Tannersville Inn and to Minersville Graham, Alfred W. Jacobs and to the Mechanicsburg American Little League by Senator Rhoades. Legion Post 109 by Senator Mowery. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to James Friede, Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Hittle, Ethel Robinson, Shirley Forney, Ethel Bromley, John M. Poremba, Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson, James P. James Bromley, James Harold Bankston, Terry D. Burch, Ethel Hannegan, Louis Norman Petrossi, Douglas Hettich, Eugene T. Friede, Dustin Randolph Shilling, Denothras Pierce, Nicole Seaman II, John D. Macsurak, Michael Adam Schwille, Adam Johnson, Jacob Thomas Oskin, Darrell Haemer, Brian James Jouke Leslie, Carol Ann Krom, Grace J. Mallinson, Edward C. Adzima, Derek Haemer, S. Ben Steingrabe, Jason Michael Hoftinan, Ann Chillcott and to the Bridgeville Civic League by Jones, Floyd Hetrick, Brooke Freeburg, Richard Paul Ondick, Senator Murphy. Lee Hooper, Joseph Valentino, Fairfield Presbyterian Church, Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Meadville Woman's Club, Centurions Baton and Dmm Corps, Bruno Makowski, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Fino, Mr. and Mrs. First Assembly of God Church ofTitusville and to Woodland Stanley M. Filip, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lanzone, Petrina Valenti Place, the Mercer County Government, United Steelworkers of Montagna, Matthew 1. Achhammer, Mary 1. Clark, Rosemarie America Local 1355 and the Mercer County Building Trades A. Budurka, Lillian A. Skillinge, Antonia Accettura Sibilano, Council by Senator Robbins. Very Reverend Herbert G. Nahas, Techneglas, Inc., ofPittston Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. and to Holy Name ofJesus Polish National Catholic Church of Joe Pomager, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Durkin, Bryan W. Nanticoke by Senator Musto. Naughton, Anthony Pytel, Margaret L. Recupido, 1. Lawrence Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Thomas Wtlson, Jason Scoufield, Emily Anna Stackhouse, Rose Moore, Biglerby Senators Musto and Lemmond. Mary Durkin, Edith Hansen, St. Dominic Church of Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to WIlfred and Philadelphia and to the Polish American Congress of Jean Wadsworth, KarIOberhauser, Sister Francis Bisland, John Philadelphia by Senator Salvatore. Henry Funk, Suzanne Christie, Carl R Kostival, Dorothy A. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Geiger, R Brian Althouse, Ann M. Goodman, Bill Parks, Joyce William 1. Smith, Brother Michael J. McGinniss, Kathie A. Sarge, Robert B. Flammer, Jr., International Brotherhood of Brown, Janet Williams, Julie LaFair Miller, Kathleen Electrical Workers Local Union #1898 ofReading, Reinsel & Matthews, Jody A. Cavazos, George T. Smith, Sr., Living Company LLP ofWest Reading, G.T.V. Edelweiss Schuhplatter Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) ofArdmore and to the Golden of Reading, Northwest Neighborhood Ministries of Reading, Heart Group by Senator Schwartz. Spartaco Society of Reading, Daughters of Divine Zeal of Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Kristen Reading and to the citizens of Reading and Berks County in McClelland, Ronald E. Baker, Paul Bryan Simpson, Justin R observance ofHispanic Heritage Month by Senator O'Pake. Daggett, Luke Horn, Benjamin James Darr, Daniel John Reese, Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Kale Asp, Jillian Rhoades, Heather Newcomer, Lindsay Rhodes, Elwood Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Collins, Leona Barbato, Bartley J. Wallace and to the Brookville Mining Equipment Barbara Barton, Catherine Cassel, Mary FetterhoH: Mary Corporation by Senator Slocum. Caffas, David Larry Mummert, Emma R Gates, Robert P. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Kent A. Fox Haigh, Irma Kuchinsky, Fae Appleby, Dottie Ymgling, Ruth by Senators Slocum, Brightbill, and Madigan. Albright, Earl B. Hoflinan, Sr., Martin Fuhrman, Barbara Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Moyers, Mary Daly, William Nearhoff, Dorothy E. Crouse, Keith Ruffaner, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Griffiths, Mr. and Mrs. Messiah Lutheran Church of Halifax, GPU Nuclear, Inc., of Italo DiBiase, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rupert, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Middletown, Rutherford House Senior Center ofHarrisburg and Dembosky, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nunamaker, Mr. and Mrs. to the citizens ofSwatara Township by Senator Piccola. Walter Ligas, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Snoznik, Mr. and Mrs. G. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. William Cupec, Mr. and Mrs. Achille Ferrero, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dengler by Senators Piccola and Bodack. David Cessna, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ashbaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Edward L. Charles Menk, Mr. and Mrs. Wllliam Meterko, Mark A. Crouse, Martin's Mill Covered Bridge Association of Hudock, Arthur C. Price, Frederick Scott Smith, Yay Neal and 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 811 to ARC Manor ofKittanning by Senator Stapleton. Daniel John Raiser, Jason R Bart and to Irene C. DeDinger by Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Senator Wenger. Frank O. Perrine, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Blyshak, Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to the Lancaster William Dougherty, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Martin, Mr. and County Office ofAging by Senators Wenger and Armstrong. Mrs. Chris James Pihiou, Mr. and Mrs. Jim McCullough, Mr. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Mosley, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Horency, Mr. and Bob Sankey, Mr. and Mrs. Wendelin Kriley, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Francis Patrick O'Brien, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Fada, Mr. and George Gougbler, Mr. and Mrs. William Kingan, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. George Hill, Mr. and Mrs. James Higinbotham, Mr. and Arthur Lannigan, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shulik, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Cecil Anderson, Mr and Mrs. Francis J. Dobbin, Sr., Mr. Robert Slupe, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Slupe, Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Mrs. Robert Rudge, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Kormendi, Sr., Mr. Hinchberger, Mr. and Mrs. Jack E. Raybuck, Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. E. Paul Day, Mr. and Mrs. Nicola Grenci, Mr. and James Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Staab, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mrs. R Gene Headlee, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Bernard, Mr. Kapp, Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Mahood, Mr. and Mrs. Ed and Mrs. Max McMillen, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Day, Mr. and Renninger, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lechner, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Carl Sten, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Doudna, Mr. and Mrs. William Rea, William H Stone ill, Jillian Rhoades, Dr. Gordon MaIkoKostelich, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hevia, Reverend and Mrs. K. Powell, Clarion Hospital Emergency Medical Services, Louis Sprowls, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Campagna, Mr. and Mrs. Butler Township-City Joint Municipal Transit Authority and to Walter Bedillion, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Martinelli, Mr. and Mrs. Armco Inc. and Butler Armco Independent Union by Senator John Senich, Thelma A. Estep Phillips, Edgar A. Hootman, White. MaryEli7abeth Denham Stewart, Elio Chiarelli, Jr., Louise M. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Pauline Sowers, Anna Hudak Mitrovka and to American Gold Star Nottingham, Dr. Keith W. Reed, Sr., Sharon Baptist Church of Mothers, Inc., ofWashington by Senator Stout. Philadelphia and to Help and Hope Development Center of Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Philadelphia by Senator Wtlliams. Giacomo M. Regalmuto, Mr. and Mrs. Clair Hughes, Matthew Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. 1. O'Neill, Thomas Coffey, Jr., H. Barrett Pennell, David 1. Verner E. Clark, Sr., Dr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Bradley, Mr. and Donovan, Bradford W. Smith, Theodore H. Harrison IV, Mrs. Charles Vizzini, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cintula, Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Emmi, Michael Racine, Christopher Meyer, James Michael W. Coy, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Kline, Mr. and Mrs. Little, John P. Lysak, Goshen Country Fair of West Chester, Edward Reighard, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Slisz, Mr. and Mrs. Frank First West Chester Fire Company, Coatesville Savings Bank and A. Arcurio, Mr. and Mrs. John A Natoli, Mr. and Mrs. William to Progressive Business Publications of Malvern by Senator C. Krivach, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Parks, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Thompson. Jamison, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dudek, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin C. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Frank Klein, Mr. and Mrs. Wtlliam Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Gasparro by Senator Tilghman. Hoyland, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne E. Dibert, Mr. and Mrs. Roy G. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Patrick James Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Domidica, Mr. and Mrs. Whittle, Joseph M. DeAngelis, Jr., Marion Haas Vickers, James Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. James R Bailey Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Dionisio Pagan, Dennis Perez, Irvin Davis, Daniel Sierra, Adolph Semich, Mr. and Mrs. William L. Sabo, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gaffney, Wesley Schoyners, Linton Walters, Jennifer Pete Yartin, Mr. and Mrs. John Fomadel, Rosemary Pawlowski, Johnson, Daniel G. Keaton, the Honorable Joanne Kline, Wayne Donna Gibson, Peter Nanna, Roberta O. Rhone, Phyllis Smith, Lucrecia Patrick, Daniel Shenvood, Timothy M. S. Bandstra, Karen D. B. Broach, Luke Fetsko, Lance E. Owens, Jump, Fred Gerst, George McGraw, Frank McHale, Jack Sean David Read, Francis W. Beaujon, James W. Williams, Harmon, Fred Goeke, Louis Glashofer, Tom Garrison, Louis William C. Gibbons and to Listie Leona Bence by Senator Fantacone, Peter Cugasi, Ralph Bemidino, Art Price, Edward Wozniak. Sweeney, Rudy Arnold, Bill Yocum, Service Corps ofRetired Executives (SCORE) ofFairless Hills, Levittown Fire Company September 27, 1999 No.2 and to the Bucks County Community College GolfTeam by Senator Tomlinson. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Leslie Taylor Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to St. Cyril of by Senator Brightbill. Alexandria Parish by Senator Wagner. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Katie Myers Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. by Senator Conti. John Thompson, Brian Zengel, Peter Erin Hurtgen, William J. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Kenneth E. Walters, Jacob Peter Sarpen, St. Paul Lutheran Church of Leach by Senator Corman. Hametown and to Bowser School of Shrewsbury Township by Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Bob Senator Waugh. O'Connor by Senator Costa. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Kenneth and Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Frank V. Shirley Roth, vaughn Miller Stauffer, Caroline Steinman Cahouet by Senators Costa and Wagner. Nunan, Bryan Scott Home, Kevin Charles Kovaleski, Andrew Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Reverend Chanko, Jeffrey Michael Sincavage, Jeffrey Paul Rinehimer Jr., William A. Seaman by Senators Dent, Brightbill, and Gerlach. 812 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE SEPTEMBER 27,

Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Reed DeLuca Condolences ofthe Senate were extended to the family ofthe and to Brad Duns by Senator Earll. late Eli7lIbeth M Carduffby Senators Tilghman, Jubelirer, and Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Bessie Loeper. Seacrist by Senator Gerlach. Condolences ofthe Senate were extended to the family ofthe Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Bethany late Rozelar Goode by Senator Wtlliams. Stone by Senator Helfrick. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Clarence V. POSTHUMOUS CITATION Martin and to Harold Lake Sr., by Senator Kasunic. The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate the Congratulations of the Senate were extended to John D. following citation, which was read, considered and adopted: Bellone, Curtis A. Hahn and to Hempfield Area Girls' Softball A posthumous citation honoring the late Robert C. WIley was Team by Senator Kukovich. extended to the family by Senator Stout. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Gerald R Ripley by Senator Madigan. BILLS ON FIRST CONSIDERATION Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Ann-Marie Senator DENT. Mr. President, I move that the Senate do now Heilman by Senator O'Pake. proceed to consideration ofall bills reported from committees Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Shawn for the first time at today's Session. Krisch by Senator Rhoades. The motion was agreed to. Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Stephanie M. The bills were as follows: Meehl, MaryDiCiero, Amber Marie DiCiero, Karlye Barzeski, Amy E. Balcerzak and to the Grove City Junior Little League SB 1050 and SB 1100 Team by Senator Robbins. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Graham And said bills having been considered for the first time, Finney by Senator Schwartz. Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for second Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mildred consideration. Barney and to Jimmy Reed by Senator Stout. SENATE RESOLUTION ADOPTED Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Robert Nelson Brown and to Bessieann Rabuck by Senator Wenger. Senators O'PAKE, BRIGHTBILL, STOUT, STAPLETON, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to John A. TOMLINSON, LEMMOND, MUSTO, WENGER, Urish by Senator White. SCHWARTZ, BOSCOLA and HART, by unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 100, entitled: CONDOLENCE RESOLUTIONS A Resolution designating the week ofOctober 4 through 9, 1999, The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate the as "Bank Teller Recognition Week" inPennsylvania. following resolutions, which were read, considered and adopted: Condolences ofthe Senate were extended to the family ofthe Which was read, considered and adopted. late Stuart F. Pipher by Senator Boscola. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SECRETARY Condolences ofthe Senate were extended to the family ofthe late Paul H. Edelman and to the family of the late F. Paul The following announcements were read by the Secretary of Quairoli by Senator Brightbill. the Senate: Condolences ofthe Senate were extended to the family ofthe SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA late Frank William Wood by Senator Holl. Condolences ofthe Senate were extended to the family ofthe COMMITfEE MEETINGS late Charles Elton \\;'nne, Sr., and to the family ofthe late John F. White, Sr., by Senator Hughes.· TUESDAY:. SEPTEMBER 28 1999 Condolences ofthe Senate were extended to the family ofthe 11:00 AM. BANKING AND INSURANCE (to Room 461 late John Hill by Senator Jubelirer. consider Senate Bills No. 1003 and 1038) Main Capitol

Condolences ofthe Senate were extended to the family ofthe 11:15.M. JUDICIARY (to consider Senate Bills Room 8E-B late Dr. Eddie L. ClaIk, Jr., and to the family ofthe late Richard No. 380, 381, 774, 935 and 958; and East Wing Devine by Senator Kitchen. House Bill No. 285) Condolences ofthe Senate extended to the family ofthe were TUESDAY:. OCTOBER 5. 1999 late Paul 1. KIug, Sr., and to the family ofthe late Alfred Luff by Senator Lemmond. 9:30AM. COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC Room 8E-B Condolences ofthe Senate were extended to the family ofthe DEVELOPMENT (to consider Senate East Wing Bill No. 976; and House Bill No. 1109) late Frederick Orner and to the family ofthe late Raymond T. Smelko by Senator Murphy. 10:00 AM. PUBliC HEALTH AND WELFARE Room 8E-A Condolences ofthe Senate were extended to the family ofthe (public hearing on pharmacy issues) East Wing late Ruth M. Robinson by Senator Piccola. 1999 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 813

WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 13. 1999

9:30AM. CONSUMER PROTECTION AND Room8E-A PROFESSIONAL liCENSURE East Wing (public hearing on Y2K Compliance: TIUrd Quarter Report)

9:30AM. JUDICIARY (public hearingto Room8E-B consider Senate Bill No. 102S) East Wing

TIJESDAY, OCTOBER 19. 1999

10:00 AM. FINANCE (public hearing onthe Majority PALoUery) CaucusRm.

MONDAY. OCTOBER 2S. 1999

1:30 P.M. LABOR AND INDUSTRY (to RulesCmte. consider Senate Bills No. 201, 203, Conf. Rm. 204, 359 and 569) ADJOURNMENT The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Delaware, Senator Loeper. . Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, I move that the Senate do now adjourn until Tuesday, September 28, 1999, at 12 noon, Eastern Daylight Saving Time. The motion was agreed to. The Senate adjomned at 4: 10 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time.