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TUESDAY, MA RCH 10, 2008

SESSION OF 2008 192ND OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 13

SENATE Together we offer You our prayer with faith, and, no doubt, thankful for the attentiveness of You who are our God. Amen. MONDAY, March 10, 2008 The Senate met at l p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time. The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks Reverend Hollinger, who is the guest today of Senator Brubaker. The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Knoll) in the Chair. (The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those assembled.) PRAYER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR The Chaplain, Pastor STEPHEN HOLLINGER, of Salem Evangelical and Reformed Church, Reamstown, offered the fol- NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE lowing prayer: The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- Please bow with me in prayer. munications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the Father God, Your name is above all other names in heaven Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to the and on earth. You are the King of all kings, the Lord of all lords, Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: the ruler of all who rule, and the leader of all who are called to serve, doing so to Your glory and not our own. JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA We bow before You this afternoon, Father, humbled by our awareness of who we are as we acknowledge that we are in Your February 13, 2008 presence. We are humbled as well as we consider the tremendous weight of responsibility entrusted by the citizens of the Common- To the Honorable, the Senate wealth of Pennsylvania to these gifted, dedicated, and hardwork- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: ing Senators and Senate staff members. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the May each one here submit herself or himself in body, mind, advice and consent of the Senate, The Honorable James Gardner Colins, and spirit to Your will and Your way, Father God, in order that 7 N. Columbus Boulevard, Unit 133, Philadelphia 19106, Philadelphia they can engage in conversations and negotiations, drawing on County, First Senatorial District, for appointment as Justice of the Su- Your divine wisdom. And I pray that with the mutual understand- preme Court of Pennsylvania, to serve until the first Monday of January 2010, vice The Honorable Ralph J. Cappy, resigned. ing of being surrendered to You, these most honorable representatives of the citizens of our great Commonwealth might be able EDWARD G. RENDELL to make decisions today with a great sense of confidence, cooper- Governor ation, and effectiveness. During these brief minutes when we are focused on You, Fa- JUDGE, COMMONWEALTH COURT ther, time for which we are so grateful, may persons bearing per- OF PENNSYLVANIA sonal burdens of any nature experience relief as a gift of Your graciousness in order that they might be neither troubled nor February 14, 2008 distracted. We remember those persons who are absent for whatever To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: reason and whose absence renders this esteemed body incom- plete today. We ask for assurance for them of Your constant In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the presence. advice and consent of the Senate, Kenneth G Gormley, Esquire, 228 We also pray for the family members of those who serve here Glasgow Road, Pittsburgh 15221, Allegheny County, Forty-third Sena- torial District, for appointment as Judge of the Commonwealth Court of in the Senate, for the rigorous schedule associated with such Pennsylvania, to serve until the first Monday of January 2010, vice The demanding work must require at least some sacrifices of time and Honorable James Gardner Colins, resigned. intimacy with those whom they love the most. So we entrust them and their needs to You, Father. EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor 1660 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10,

JUDGE, SUPERIOR COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA MEMBER OF THE LANCASTER COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 14, 2008 To the Ilonorable, the Senate February 19, 2008 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: advice and consent of the Senate, The honorable Robert C. Daniels, 625 Creighton Place, Villanova 19085, Montgomery County, Seven- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the teenth Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge of the Superior advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, Court of Pennsylvania, to serve until the first Monday of January 2010. Mountvillc 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, vice The Honorable Seamus McCaffery, elected to the Supreme Court. for appointment as a member of the Lancaster County Board of Assis- tance, to serve until December 31, 2008, and until his successor is ap- EDWARD G. RENDELL pointed and qualified, vice Peter True, Lancaster, resigned. Governor EDWARD G RENDELL JUDGE, SUPERIOR COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA Governor

February 14, 2008 MEMBER OF THE LANCASTER COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 19, 2008 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, The Honorable James J. Fitzgerald 111, To the Honorable, the Senate 201 Rex Avenue, Philadelphia 19118, Philadelphia County, Fourth of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, to serve until the first Monday of January 2010, vice The In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Honorable Debra Todd, elected to the Supreme Court. advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial EDWARD G. RENDELL District, for appointment as a member of the Lancaster County Board Governor of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Mary J. Loreto, Columbia, resigned. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor February 19, 2008 MEMBER OF THE LANCASTER To the Honorable, the Senate COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the February 19, 2008 advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark (District 7), 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial To the Honorable, the Senate District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Fish and of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Boat Commission, to serve until June 4, 2009, or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the period, vice Frederick Osifat, Tresckow, deceased. advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for EDWARD G. RENDELL appointment as a member of the Lancaster County Board of Assistance, Governor to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice MacDonald Stacks, resigned. MEMBER OF THE ALLEGHENY EDWARD G. RENDELL COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Governor February 19, 2008 MEMBER OF THE LAWRENCE COUNTY To the Honorable, the Senate BOARD OF ASSISTANCE of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the February 19, 2008 advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, To the Honorable, the Senate for appointment as a member of the Allegheny County Board of Assis- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Richard Lewis, Pittsburgh, resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, S.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, EDWARD G. RENDELL Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, Governor for appointment as a member of the Lawrence County Board of Assis- 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1661 tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is ap- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the pointed and qualified, vice Jean L. Rogan, New Castle, resigned. advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, EDWARD G. RENDELL for appointment as a member of the Lehigh County Board of Assistance, Governor to serve until December 31, 2008, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Wendy Engler Shade, Allentown, resigned.

MEMBER OF THE LAWRENCE COUNTY EDWARD G. RENDELL BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Governor February 19, 2008 MEMBER OF THE LUZERNE COUNTY To the Honorable, the Senate BOARD OF ASSISTANCE of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 19, 2008 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, To the Honorable, the Senate for appointment as a member of the Lawrence County Board of Assis- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joseph Bullano, New Castle, resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, EDWARD G. RENDELL Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, Governor for appointment as a member of the Luzerne County Board of Assis- tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joseph Salvo, Shavertown, deceased. MEMBER OF THE LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE EDWARD G RENDELL Governor February 19, 2008 MEMBER OF THE LYCOMING COUNTY To the Honorable, the Senate BOARD OF ASSISTANCE of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 19, 2008 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial To the Honorable, the Senate District, for appointment as a member of the Lawrence County Board of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Robert Session, New Castle, deceased. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, EDWARD G RENDELL Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, Governor for appointment as a member of the Lycoming County Board of Assis- tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Reverend George E. Doran, Jr., Hughesville, MEMBER OF THE LEBANON COUNTY deceased. BOARD OF ASSISTANCE EDWARD G. RENDELL February 19, 2008 Governor

To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE LYCOMING COUNTY of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the February 19, 2008 advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Lebanon County Board of To the Honorable, the Senate Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: is appointed and qualified, vice Joyce Dissinger, Lebanon, resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the EDWARD G. RENDELL advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood Governor Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Lycoming County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor MEMBER OF THE LEHIGH COUNTY is appointed and qualified, vice John Losch, Montoursville, deceased. BOARD OF ASSISTANCE EDWARD G RENDELL February 19, 2008 Governor

To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 1662 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10,

MEMBER OF THE MCKEAN COUNTY tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is ap- BOARD OF ASSISTANCE pointed and qualified, vice Janet McDougall, Grove City, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL February 19, 2008 Governor

To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE MERCER COUNTY of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the February 19, 2008 advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, To the Honorable, the Senate for appointment as a member of the McKean County Board of Assis- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Marcia Shuman, Rixford, resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, EDWARD G. RENDELL Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, Governor for appointment as a member of the Mercer County Board of Assis- tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is ap- MEMBER OF THE MCKEAN COUNTY pointed and qualified, vice Michael Reichart, Sharpsville, deceased. BOARD OF ASSISTANCE EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor February 19, 2008 MEMBER OF THE MERCER COUNTY To the Honorable, the Senate BOARD OF ASSISTANCE of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 19, 2008 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, To the Honorable, the Senate Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: for appointment as a member of the McKean County Board of Assis- tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is ap- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the pointed and qualified, vice Shirley Reed, Eldred, resigned. advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, EDWARD G RENDELL for appointment as a member of the Mercer County Board of Assis- Governor tance, to serve until December 31, 2008, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice David Immonen, Greenville, resigned. MEMBER OF THE MCKEAN COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor February 19, 2008 MEMBER OF THE MERCER COUNTY To the Honorable, the Senate BOARD OF ASSISTANCE of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 19, 2008 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the McKean County Board of Assis- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the t ance, to serve until December 31, 2008, and until her successor is ap- advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood pointed and qualified, vice Vincent Goodrich, Bradford, resigned. Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Mercer County Board of EDWARD G. RENDELL Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2008, and until her successor Governor is appointed and qualified, vice Walter Matthews, Sharon, resigned.

MEMBER OF THE MERCER COUNTY EDWARD G. RENDELL BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Governor

February 19, 2008 MEMBER OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate February 19, 2008 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the for appointment as a member of the Mercer County Board of Assis- advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1663 adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the appointment as a member of the Monroe County Board of Assistance, advice and consent of the Senate, Gregory A. Dunlap, Esquire, 613 to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed Sweetbriar Drive, Harrisburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senato- and qualified, vice W. Andrew Worthington, Stroudsburg, resigned. rial District, for appointment as a member of the Northumberland County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and EDWARD G. RENDELL until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Frederick Hank, Governor Sunbury, resigned.

EDWARD G RENDELL MEMBER OF THE MONTOUR COUNTY Governor BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 19, 2008 MEMBER OF THE NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 19, 2008 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, To the Honorable, the Senate Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: for appointment as a member of the Montour County Board of Assis- tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is ap- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the pointed and qualified, vice Grace Reinaker, Danville, resigned. advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial EDWARD G. RENDELL District, for appointment as a member of the Northumberland County Governor Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Michael Carpenter, Coal Township, resigned. MEMBER OF THE NORTHAMPTON COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor February 19, 2008 To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE NORTHUMBERLAND of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the February 19, 2008 advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Northampton County Board of To the Honorable, the Senate Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: appointed and qualified, vice Arthur Panzini, Easton, resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the EDWARD G. RENDELL advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- Governor adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Northumberland County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2008, and until her successor MEMBER OF THE NORTHAMPTON is appointed and qualified, vice Allen Dexter Kunkel, Northumberland, COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE resigned. February 19, 2008 EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE PERRY COUNTY In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the BOARD OF ASSISTANCE advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for February 19, 2008 appointment as a member of the Northampton County Board of Assis- tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Fred Davis, Easton, deceased. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD G RENDELL Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, MEMBER OF THE NORTHUMBERLAND for appointment as a member of the Perry County Board of Assistance, COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Clifford K. Sloppy, Loysville, deceased. February 19, 2008 EDWARD G RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 1664 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10,

MEMBER OF THE PHILADELPHIA for appointment as a member of the Pike County Board of Assistance, COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE to serve until December 31, 2008, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Kathleen Gross, Matamoras, resigned.

February 19, 2008 EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE PIKE COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, February 19, 2008 Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Philadelphia County Board of As- To the Honorable, the Senate sistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: appointed and qualified, vice Dr. Allener Rogers, Philadelphia, resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, EDWARD G. RENDELL Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, Governor for appointment as a member of the Pike County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed MEMBER OF THE PHILADELPHIA and qualified, vice Joan Brink, Milford, deceased. COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor February 19, 2008 MEMBER OF THE PIKE COUNTY To the Honorable, the Senate BOARD OF ASSISTANCE of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 19, 2008 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood To the Honorable, the Senate Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: District, for appointment as a member of the Philadelphia County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the is appointed and qualified, vice Earl Ross, Philadelphia, resigned. advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for EDWARD G. RENDELL appointment as a member of the Pike County Board of Assistance, to Governor serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Helen Gassmann, Matamoras, resigned. MEMBER OF THE PHILADELPHIA EDWARD G. RENDELL COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Governor

February 19, 2008 MEMBER OF THE POTTER COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 19, 2008

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Philadelphia County Board of Assis- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the tance, to serve until December 31, 2008, and until her successor is ap- advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, pointed and qualified, vice Lee Roy Harper, Philadelphia, resigned. Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Potter County Board of Assistance, EDWARD G. RENDELL to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed Governor and qualified, vice William Schweigart, Genesee, deceased. EDWARD G. RENDELL MEMBER OF THE PIKE COUNTY Governor BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE POTTER COUNTY February 19, 2008 BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

To the Honorable, the Senate February 19, 2008 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1665

Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the District, for appointment as a member of the Potter County Board of advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, is appointed and qualified, vice Raymond Forsythe, Coudersport, re- for appointment as a member of the Schuylkill County Board of Assis- signed. tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Theodore Lachowicz, Shenandoah, de- EDWARD G. RENDELL ceased. Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL MEMBER OF THE POTTER COUNTY Governor BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE SCHUYLKILL February 19, 2008 COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 19, 2008

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Potter County Board of Assistance, to In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the serve until December 31, 2008, and until her successor is appointed and advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- qualified, vice William Stavisky, Shinglehouse, resigned. adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for EDWARD G. RENDELL appointment as a member of the Schuylkill County Board of Assistance, Governor to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice John C. Phillips, Pottsville, resigned.

MEMBER OF THE SCHUYLKILL EDWARD G. RENDELL COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Governor

February 19, 2008 MEMBER OF THE SNYDER COUNTY To the Honorable, the Senate BOARD OF ASSISTANCE of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 19, 2008 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, To the Honorable, the Senate for appointment as a member of the Schuylkill County Board of Assis- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: tance, to serve until December 31, 2008, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Rev. Canon C.H. Morris, Harwich, resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, EDWARD G. RENDELL Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, Governor for appointment as a member of the Snyder County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is appointed MEMBER OF THE SCHUYLKILL and qualified, vice Robert M. Singer, Selinsgrove, resigned. COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor February 19, 2008 To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE SNYDER COUNTY of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: BOARD OF ASSISTANCE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, February 19, 2008 Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Schuylkill County Board of Assis- To the Honorable, the Senate tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is ap- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: pointed and qualified, vice Robert J. Bozylinski, Lost Creek, resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the EDWARD G. RENDELL advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- Governor adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Snyder County Board of Assistance, to MEMBER OF THE SCHUYLKILL serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE qualified, vice Ann Bergstresser, Selinsgrove, deceased.

February 19, 2008 EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor

To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 1666 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10,

MEMBER OF THE SOMESET [sic] Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE appointed and qualified, vice Carol B. Tripp, Kingsley, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL February 19, 2008 Governor

To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE SUSQUEHANNA of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, February 19, 2008 Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Somerset County Board of Assis- To the Honorable, the Senate tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is ap- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: pointed and qualified, vice Joseph Sarsfield, Somerset, resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the EDWARD G. RENDELL advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- Governor adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Susquehanna County Board of Assis- MEMBER OF THE SOMESET [sic] tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is ap- COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE pointed and qualified, vice Nancy Ross, Uniondale, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL February 19, 2008 Governor

To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE TIOGA COUNTY of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: BOARD OF ASSISTANCE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- February 19, 2008 adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Somerset County Board of Assistance, To the Honorable, the Senate to serve until December 31, 2008, and until her successor is appointed of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: and qualified, vice Pamela L. Ream, Somerset, resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the EDWARD G. RENDELL advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Governor Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Tioga County Board of Assistance, MEMBER OF THE SULLIVAN COUNTY to serve until December 31, 2008, and until his successor is appointed BOARD OF ASSISTANCE and qualified, vice Betha Janeski, Wellsboro, deceased. EDWARD G. RENDELL February 19, 2008 Governor

To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE TIOGA COUNTY of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: BOARD OF ASSISTANCE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, February 19, 2008 Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Sullivan County Board of Assis- To the Honorable, the Senate tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is ap- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: pointed and qualified, vice John Potuck, Dushore, deceased. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the EDWARD G. RENDELL advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, Governor Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Tioga County Board of Assistance, MEMBER OF THE SUSQUEHANNA to serve until December 31, 2008, and until his successor is appointed COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE and qualified, vice Virginia Serine, Mansfield, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL February 19, 2008 Governor

To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE UNION COUNTY of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE WASHINGTON advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Union County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2008, and until her successor February 19, 2008 is appointed and qualified, vice W. Earl Dieffenderfer, Lewisburg, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, MEMBER OF THE UNION COUNTY Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Washington County Board of Assis- BOARD OF ASSISTANCE tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Frank Burkus, Millsboro, deceased. February 19, 2008 EDWARD G. RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE WASHINGTON In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Union County Board of Assistance, to February 19, 2008 serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Catherine Ernst, Lewisburg, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood MEMBER OF THE VENANGO COUNTY Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Washington County Board BOARD OF ASSISTANCE of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2008, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Arthur M. Wilson, Amity, resigned. February 19, 2008 EDWARD G. RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE WAYNE COUNTY In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the BOARD OF ASSISTANCE advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Venango County Board of Assis- February 19, 2008 tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Evelyn McLaughlin, Oil City, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, MEMBER OF THE WARREN COUNTY Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Wayne County Board of Assistance, BOARD OF ASSISTANCE to serve until December 31, 2008, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice John P. Garrah, Honesdale, resigned. February 19, 2008 EDWARD G. RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE WAYNE COUNTY In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the BOARD OF ASSISTANCE advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Warren County Board of Assistance, February 19, 2008 to serve until December 31, 2008, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Nancy Cashman, Warren, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, 1668 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10, for appointment as a member of the Wayne County Board of Assistance, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood and qualified, vice Kim Butler, Lakeville, resigned. Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Wyoming County Board EDWARD G. RENDELL of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2008, and until her successor Governor is appointed and qualified, vice Stella Litwin, Tunkhannock, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL MEMBER OF THE WAYNE COUNTY Governor BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE YORK COUNTY February 19, 2008 BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

To the Honorable, the Senate February 19, 2008 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Wayne County Board of Assistance, to In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, qualified, vice Donn T. Shepard, Honesdale, resigned. Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the York County Board of Assistance, EDWARD G. RENDELL to serve until December 31, 2008, and until his successor is appointed Governor and qualified, vice David Hawk, M.D., York, resigned. EDWARD G RENDELL MEMBER OF THE WYOMING COUNTY Governor BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 19, 2008 MEMBER OF THE YORK COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 19, 2008 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, To the Honorable, the Senate Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: for appointment as a member of the Wyoming County Board of Assis- tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is ap- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the pointed and qualified, vice Agnes Ambrutis, Tunkhannock, resigned. advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, EDWARD G. RENDELL for appointment as a member of the York County Board of Assistance, Governor to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Virginia Hawkins, York, resigned.

MEMBER OF THE WYOMING COUNTY EDWARD G RENDELL BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Governor February 19, 2008 MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 19, 2008

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, To the Honorable, the Senate Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: for appointment as a member of the Wyoming County Board of Assis- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Mary P. Finan, Lake Winola, resigned. advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for EDWARD G RENDELL appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Governor Allegheny, Magisterial District 05-3-09, to serve until the first Monday of January 2010, vice Armand Martin, deceased.

MEMBER OF THE WYOMING COUNTY EDWARD G. RENDELL BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Governor

February 19, 2008

To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1669

MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA serve until October 8, 2008, and until his successor is appointed and COUNCIL ON AGING qualified, vice Helen-Ann Comstock, Perkasie, resigned. EDWARD G RENDELL February 20, 2008 Governor

To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: COUNCIL ON AGING

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the February 22, 2008 advice and consent of the Senate, Mary J. Erwine, RN, MSN, 490 Lan- tem Hill Road, Shavertown 18708, Luzerne County, Twentieth Senato- To the Honorable, the Senate rial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Coun- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: cil on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, EDWARD G. RENDELL Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, Governor for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2009, and until his successor is appointed and MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA qualified, vice Jules Rosen, M.D., Pittsburgh, resigned. COUNCIL ON AGING EDWARD G RENDELL Governor February 20, 2008 MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA To the Honorable, the Senate COUNCIL ON AGING of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 22, 2008 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Carol M. Kay, 235 East 23rd Street, To the Honorable, the Senate Hazleton 18202, Luzerne County, Twentieth Senatorial District, for of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the qualified. advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, EDWARD G RENDELL for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to Governor serve until October 8, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Martin Berger, Ardmore, deceased. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON AGING EDWARD G RENDELL Governor February 20, 2008 MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ALLENTOWN STATE HOSPITAL To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 22, 2008

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, Mary Esther V. Van Shura, Ed.D,, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 411 Olympia Road, Pittsburgh 15211, Allegheny County, Forty-second Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2010, and until her succes- advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood sor is appointed and qualified. Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Allen- EDWARD G RENDELL town State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2011, Governor and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice John Berrier, Allentown, resigned. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON AGING EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor February 22, 2008 MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES To the Honorable, the Senate OF ALLENTOWN STATE HOSPITAL of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 22, 2008 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, To the Honorable, the Senate Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to 1670 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10,

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- OF DANVILLE STATE HOSPITAL adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Allentown State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2009, and until her February 22, 2008 successor is appointed and qualified, vice L. Jack Bradt, Easton, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD G RENDELL Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of OF CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Danville State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION 2013, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Gregory Wisloski, Ranshaw, resigned. February 22, 2008 EDWARD G. RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA ECONOMIC advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Clarion February 22, 2008 University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Richard Kooman II, Shippenville, de- To the Honorable, the Senate ceased. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

EDWARD G. RENDELL In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Economic Develop- MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES ment Financing Authority, to serve for a term of four years and until his OF CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA successor is appointed and qualified, vice William Davis, Williamsport, OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION resigned.

February 22, 2008 EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA ECONOMIC In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, February 22, 2008 for appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Clarion University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until her successor To the Honorable, the Senate is appointed and qualified, vice Melvin Witherspoon, Erie, resigned. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the EDWARD G. RENDELL advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- Governor adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Economic Development MEMBER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF Financing Authority, to serve for a term of four years and until her suc- PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS cessor is appointed and qualified, vice C. Talbot Heppenstall, Jr., Pitts- burgh, resigned. February 22, 2008 EDWARD G. RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, February 22, 2008 for appointment as a member of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, to serve until July 1, 2010, and until his successor To the Honorable, the Senate is appointed and qualified, vice Adrienne Snelling, Fogelsville, re- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: signed. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the EDWARD G. RENDELL advice and consent of the Senate, Dr. James E. Barker, 3821 Greenley Governor 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1671

Road, McKean 16426, Erie County, Forty-ninth Senatorial District, for Drive, Fleetwood 19522, Berks County, Eleventh Senatorial District, reappointment as a member of the State Board of Education, to serve for appointment as a member of the State Board of Education, to serve until October 1, 2012, or until his successor is appointed and qualified. until October 1, 2011, or until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice James Fogarty, Ph.D., Auburn, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION February 22, 2008 February 22, 2008 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Corrinne A. Caldwell, 4 Muirfield In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Court, Newtown Square 19073, Delaware County, Twenty-sixth Sena- advice and consent of the Senate, Arnold Hillman, 2155 Bordeaux torial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Edu- Court, Harrisburg 17112, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, cation, to serve until October 1. 2010, or until her successor is ap- for appointment as a member of the State Board of Education, to serve pointed and qualified, vice Richard Bunn, Berwyn, whose term expired. until October 1, 2010, or until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Luis Ramos, Shickshinny, deceased. EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor EDWARD G RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION February 22, 2008 February 22, 2008 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Constance H. Davis, 457 East Curtin In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Street, Bellefonte 16823, Centre County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial Dis- advice and consent of the Senate, Francine G. McNairy, 10 Hemlock trict, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Education, Lane, Millersville 17551, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Senatorial Dis- to serve until October 1, 2012, or until her successor is appointed and trict, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Education, qualified. to serve until October 1, 2013, or until her successor is appointed and qualified. EDWARD G RENDELL Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

February 22, 2008 February 22, 2008

To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Sheila Dow-Ford, Esquire, 2033 advice and consent of the Senate, Dr. Francis J. Michelini, 533 Appala- Bellevue Road, Harrisburg 17104, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senato- chian Avenue, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first rial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Educa- Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board tion, to serve until October 1, 2008, or until her successor is appointed of Education, to serve until October 1, 2012, or until his successor is and qualified, vice Wallace Nunn, Drexel Hill, resigned. appointed and qualified.

EDWARD G RENDELL EDWARD G RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION February 22, 2008 February 22, 2008 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Edward J. Sheehan, Jr., 802 Luzerne advice and consent of the Senate, Daniel W. Fogarty, 127 Woodhill Street, Johnstown 15905, Cambria County, Thirty-fifth Senatorial Dis- 1672 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10, trict, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Education, to for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Energy Development serve until October 1, 2013, or until his successor is appointed and Authority, to serve until April 8, 2011, and until his successor is ap- qualified, vice Edith Walker Isacke, Altoona, resigned. pointed and qualified, vice Tyrone J. Christy, Renfew, resigned.

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY February 22, 2008 February 22, 2008

To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Joseph M. Torsella, 602 Creek Lane, advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Flourtown 19031, Montgomery County, Seventh Senatorial District, for Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, appointment as a member of the State Board of Education, to serve until for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Energy Development October 1, 2013, or until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Authority, to serve until April 8, 2008, and until her successor is ap- Edward Donley, Allentown, resigned. pointed and qualified, vice James M. Seif, Blue Bell, resigned.

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF HAMBURG CENTER February 22, 2008 February 22, 2008

To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, A. Lee Williams, 301 Harvest View advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, Drive, Slippery Rock 16057, Butler County, Twenty-first Senatorial Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Education, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Hamburg to serve until October 1, 2008, or until her successor is appointed and Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his qualified, vice David Saxe, State College, resigned. successor is appointed and qualified, vice John Bastek, Reading, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES February 22, 2008 OF HAMBURG CENTER

To the Honorable, the Senate February 22, 2008 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: advice and consent of the Senate, Larry A. Wittig, 709 Orchard Road, Andreas 18211, Schuylkill County, Twenty-ninth Senatorial District, for In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the reappointment as a member of the State Board of Education, to serve advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, until October 1, 2011, or until his successor is appointed and qualified. Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Hamburg EDWARD G. RENDELL Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2011, and until her Governor successor is appointed and qualified, vice Margaret Breitenstein Papadopoulos, Chincoteague, Virginia, resigned. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA EDWARD G. RENDELL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Governor February 22, 2008 MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES To the Honorable, the Senate OF HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 22, 2008 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, To the Honorable, the Senate Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1673

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Harrisburg State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2009, and February 22, 2008 until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Robert Hafer, Harris- burg, deceased. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD G RENDELL Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Governors of the OF HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL State System of Higher Education, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice David Holveck, February 22, 2008 Malvern, resigned.

To the Honorable, the Senate EDWARD G. RENDELL of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Governor

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Ilarrisburg State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2011, and February 22, 2008 until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Annette L. Strite, Carlisle, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Historical OF HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL and Museum Commission, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2011, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Robert February 22, 2008 Janosov, Nanticoke, deceased.

To the Honorable, the Senate EDWARD G. RENDELL of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Governor

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE STATE HORSE advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- RACING COMMISSION adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Harrisburg State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until her February 22, 2008 successor is appointed and qualified, vice Raymond C. Braun, Jr., Camp Hill, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, S.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Horse Racing Commission, THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION to serve for a term of three years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice F. Eugene Dixon, Jr., Lafayette Hill, deceased. February 22, 2008 EDWARD G. RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE INDUSTRIAL BOARD In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, February 22, 2008 Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until December 31, 2010, and To the Honorable, the Senate until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice R. Benjamin Wiley, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Erie, deceased. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the EDWARD G. RENDELL advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, Governor Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, 1674 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10, for appointment as a member of the Industrial Board, to serve until the MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF NURSING third Tuesday of January 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joseph Steward, Philadelphia, resigned. February 22, 2008 EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS advice and consent of the Senate, Eric Battisti (Public Member), 515 Country Club Road, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first February 22, 2008 Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Nursing, to serve until May 8, 2013, or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice To the Honorable, the Senate Maryann George, Ardmore, resigned. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD Cz RENDELL In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore (Public Member), R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS Landscape Architects, to serve for a term of three years and until her OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Lisa Holman, Mechanicsburg, whose term February 22, 2008 expired.

EDWARD G RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, OF MAYVIEW STATE HOSPITAL Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Nurs- February 22, 2008 ing Home Administrators, to serve for a term of four years or until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice I. William Goldfarb, Pittsburgh, whose term To the Honorable, the Senate expired. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD G. RENDELL In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent of the Senate, S.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Mayview State MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2011, and until his THERAPY EDUCATION AND LICENSURE successor is appointed and qualified, vice Frances Cohen-Knoerdel, Venetia, resigned. February 22, 2008 EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the OF MAYVIEW STATE HOSPITAL advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman (Public Member), 4634 Larchwood Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, February 22, 2008 Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure, to serve for a term of three years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, To the Honorable, the Senate vice Arthur McVitty, Hilton Head Island, resigned. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD G. RENDELL In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Mayview State PHYSICIAN GENERAL Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Dale M. Miller, Bridgeville, February 22, 2008 resigned.

EDWARD G. RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1675 for appointment as Physician General, to serve at the pleasure of the MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF Governor, vice The Honorable Robert Muscalus, Harrisburg, resigned. THADDEUS STEVENS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor February 22, 2008

MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: COMMITTEE ON PROBATION In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the February 22, 2008 advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, To the Honorable, the Senate for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Thaddeus of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Stevens College of Technology, to serve until the third Tuesday of Janu- ary 2011, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Ste- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the phen L. Ralston, Coatesville, resigned. advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, EDWARD G. RENDELL Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on Probation, Governor to serve for a term of four years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than ninety days beyond that period, vice Rob- MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ert Galardy, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. OF TORRANCE STATE HOSPITAL EDWARD G RENDELL Governor February 22, 2008

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CENTER In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the February 22, 2008 advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, To the Honorable, the Senate for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Torrance State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Robert Ferguson, Blairsville, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the resigned. advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, EDWARD G RENDELL Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of South Moun- Governor tain Restoration Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Richard MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Wiscott, Shippensburg, resigned. OF TORRANCE STATE HOSPITAL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor February 22, 2008

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE AND HEARING In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the February 22, 2008 advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, To the Honorable, the Senate for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Torrance State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Josephine Dunmire, Apollo, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the resigned. advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood EDWARD G RENDELL Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial Governor District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language and Hearing, to serve for a term of three years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES months beyond that period, vice Michele Wallace, Mount Wolf, re- OF TORRANCE STATE HOSPITAL signed. February 22, 2008 EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, 1676 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10,

Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE r for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Tor ance State MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Robert Seabol, Latrobe, resigned. February 22, 2008

EDWARD G RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Gregory A. Dunlap, Esquire, 613 OF TORRANCE STATE HOSPITAL Sweetbriar Drive, Harrisburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senato- rial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehicle February 22, 2008 Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer To the Honorable, the Senate than six months beyond that period, vice Edwin Galbreath, New Castle, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: whose term expired. EDWARD G RENDELL In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood Governor Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE Torrance State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS 2013, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Rev. Dr. Roger Petersen, Blairsville, resigned. February 22, 2008 EDWARD G RENDELL Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, February 22, 2008 for appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehicle Manufactur- ers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term of four years and until To the Honorable, the Senate her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: beyond that period, vice Edward Cernic, Jr., Johnstown, whose term expired. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the EDWARD G RENDELL advice and consent of the Senate, Eric Battisti, 515 Country Club Road, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, Governor for appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehicle Manufactur- ers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve until June 13, 2009, and until his MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS beyond that period, vice John S. Detrick, Carlisle, resigned.

EDWARD G. RENDELL February 22, 2008 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood February 22, 2008 Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehicle To the Honorable, the Senate Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term of four of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Jay Zimmerman, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Mechanicsburg, whose term expired. advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, EDWARD G. RENDELL Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, Governor for appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehicle Manufactur- ers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE beyond that period, vice Gus Pedicone, Philadelphia, whose term ex- MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS pired. February 22, 2008 EDWARD G RENDELL Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1677

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari (Public Member), 6401 WESTERN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS Church Road, Philadelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Sena- torial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehi- cle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term of four February 22, 2008 years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice James Burd, Saxonburg, To the Honorable, the Senate whose term expired. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

EDWARD G. RENDELL In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Western Youth Development Centers, to serve until the third Tuesday of January OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 2009, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joseph Fragle, Sharon, resigned. February 22, 2008 EDWARD G RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, COUNCIL ON AGING Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Veterinary Medi- cine, to serve for a term of four years or until her successor is appointed February 26, 2008 and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Robert Cloninger, Centre Hall, whose term expired. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD G RENDELL Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Estella Hyde, 14176 S. Townline MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE Road, Linesville 16424, Crawford County, Fiftieth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to WESTERN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS serve until October 8, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Francis A. Salerno, M.D., resigned. February 22, 2008 EDWARD G. RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT BOARD Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Western Youth Development Centers, to serve until the third Tuesday of January February 28, 2008 2009, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Loretta Hogans, New Castle, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD G RENDELL Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Hal Moss, 237 Barclay Circle, MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE Cheltenham 19012, Montgomery County, Fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Public School Employees' Retirement WESTERN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS Board, to serve until January 1, 2010, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Arthur J. Rooney II, Esquire, Pittsburgh, February 22, 2008 whose term expired.

To the Honorable, the Senate EDWARD G RENDELL of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of the March 3, 2008 Western Youth Development Centers, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2011, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Thomas Fee, New Castle, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Maria M. Cordero (Public Member), 4563 G Street, Philadelphia 19120, Philadelphia County, Second Sena- 1678 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10, tonal District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Cos- MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS metology, to serve until June 30, 2008, and until her successor is ap- IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE AND HEARING pointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Marita A. Crawford, Philadelphia, resigned. March 6, 2008 EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY In conformity with law, 1 have the honor hereby to nominate for the COMMITTEE ON PROBATION advice and consent of the Senate, Eric Battisti (Public Member), 515 Country Club Road, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first March 3, 2008 Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language and Hearing, to serve until April 24, To the Honorable, the Senate 2010, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Janis Williams, Pittsburgh, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the EDWARD G RENDELL advice and consent of the Senate, John T. Rago, 51 Dinsmore Avenue, Governor Pittsburgh 15205, Allegheny County, Forty-second Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on Probation, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and MEMBER OF THE SNYDER COUNTY qualified, but not longer than ninety days beyond that period, vice Rob- BOARD OF ASSISTANCE ert Galardy, Pittsburgh, whose term expired.

EDWARD G. RENDELL March 6, 2008 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: OF THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Eric Battisti (Public Member), 515 March 6, 2008 Country Club Road, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Snyder County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his To the Honorable, the Senate successor is appointed and qualified, vice Robert Reigle, Paxtonville, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the EDWARD G. RENDELL advice and consent of the Senate, Rodney P. Hughes, 214 5th Street, Governor Mayfield 18433, Lackawanna County, Twenty-second Senatorial Dis- trict, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Penn- sylvania State University, to commence on July 1, 2008, and to serve MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA until July 1, 2011, or until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice CANCER CONTROL, PREVENTION Galen T. Foulke, Bloomsburg, whose term expired. AND RESEARCH ADVISORY BOARD EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor March 10, 2008

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR To the Honorable, the Senate SCOTLAND SCHOOL FOR VETERANS' CHILDREN of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the March 6, 2008 advice and consent of the Senate, Patricia Halpin-Murphy, 1019 Ingram Court, Ambler 19002, Montgomery County, Twelfth Senatorial District, To the Honorable, the Senate for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Cancer Control, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Prevention and Research Advisory Board, to serve for a term of four years and until her successor is appointed and qualified. • In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Isiah Anderson, Jr., 4260 English EDWARD G RENDELL Way, York 17403, York County, Twenty-eighth Senatorial District, for Governor appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees for Scotland School for Veterans' Children, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2009, MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF OPTOMETRY and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice John W. Mason, Chambersburg, resigned. March 10, 2008

EDWARD G. RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Janet Schwartz, O.D., 1204 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1679

Weymouth Road, Wynnewood 19096, Montgomery County, Seven- District, as a member of the State Board of Education, to serve until teenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State October 1, 2013, or until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Board of Optometry, to serve for a term of four years or until her suc- Edward Donley, Allentown, resigned. cessor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months be- I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of yond that period. nomination on the premises.

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF WERNERSVILLE STATE HOSPITAL February 22, 2008 March 10, 2008 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated advice and consent of the Senate, Carolyn Hausman, 103 Steely Road, December 14, 2007, for the appointment of Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Sinking Springs 19608, Berks County, Forty-eighth Senatorial District, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Wemersville District, as a member of the State Board of Education, to serve until State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2011, and October 1, 2008, or until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Barry Galley, Sink- David Saxe, State College, resigned. ing Springs, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. EDWARD G RENDELL Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor RECALL COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- February 22, 2008 munications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to the To the Honorable, the Senate Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated December 14, 2007, for the appointment of Nora Peterman, 4634 February 22, 2008 Larchwood Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Education, to serve until October 1, 2013, or until her successor is appointed and To the Honorable, the Senate qualified, vice Edith Walker Isacke, Altoona, resigned. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated EDWARD G. RENDELL December 14, 2007, for the appointment of B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Governor Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Education, to serve until October 1, 2008, or until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Wallace Nunn, Drexel Hill, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of February 22, 2008 nomination on the premises.

EDWARD G. RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated December 14, 2007, for the appointment of Nina Tinari, 6401 Church February 22, 2008 Road, Philadelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Education, to serve until October 1, 2011, or until her successor is appointed and To the Honorable, the Senate qualified, vice James Fogarty, Ph.D., Auburn, resigned. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated EDWARD G. RENDELL December 14, 2007, for the appointment of Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Governor Drive, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial 1680 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10,

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY MEMBER OF THE STATE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION March 3, 2008 March 7, 2008 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- January 22, 2008, for the appointment of Stephanie Moore (Public nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated Member), R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty- November 28, 2007, for the appointment of The Honorable Frank J. fourth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Cosmetol- Pistella, 359-A South Evaline Street, Pittsburgh 15224, Allegheny ogy, to serve until June 30, 2008, and until her successor is appointed County, Thirty-eighth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Civil and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Service Commission, to serve until April 9, 2012, or until his successor Marita A. Crawford, Philadelphia, resigned. is appointed and qualified, vice Katherene Holtzinger Conner, I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of Mechanicsburg, whose term expired. nomination on the premises. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PROBATION MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA March 3, 2008 OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION

To the Honorable, the Senate March 10, 2008 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated February 22, 2008, for the appointment of Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated District, as a member of the Advisory Committee on Probation, to serve November 8, 2007, for the appointment of Ray Melcher, 37 Michigan for a term of four years and until her successor is appointed and quali- Drive, Sinking Spring 19608, Berks County, Forty-eighth Senatorial fied, but not longer than ninety days beyond that period, vice Robert District, as a member of the Council of Trustees of Kutztown University Galardy, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his successor is appointed nomination on the premises. and qualified, vice Dianne Lutz, Wernersville, whose term expired. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of EDWARD G. RENDELL nomination on the premises. Governor EDWARD G RENDELL MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR Governor SCOTLAND SCHOOL FOR VETERANS' CHILDREN MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD March 6, 2008 OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

To the Honorable, the Senate March 10, 2008 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated December 12, 2007, for the appointment of Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- Drive, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated District, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Scotland School for November 8, 2007, for the appointment of Brian Cormac Eury (Public Veterans' Children, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2009, Member), 930 Anderson Avenue, Drexel Hill 19026, Delaware County, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice John W. Mason, Twenty-sixth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Chambersburg, resigned. Osteopathic Medicine, to serve for a term of four years or until his suc- I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of cessor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months be- nomination on the premises. yond that period, vice Warren Moser, Downingtown, whose term expired. EDWARD G. RENDELL I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of Governor nomination on the premises. EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1681

HOUSE MESSAGES Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 14, 2008. HOUSE CONCURS IN SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILLS Senators ORIE, GREENLEAF, ARMSTRONG, EICHELBERGER, FOLMER, RAFFERTY, WAUGH and The Clerk of the House of Representatives informed the Sen- M. WHITE presented to the Chair SB 1275, entitled: ate that the House has concurred in amendments made by the An Act amending Titles 74 (Transportation) and 75 (Vehicles) of Senate to HB 1131, HB 1133 and HB 1134. the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for definitions; providing for employment and hiring, for consulting and other contracts, for reporting and campaign contributions and for lobbying; HOUSE CONCURS IN SENATE BILL further providing for code of conduct; and further providing for conver- sion of Interstate 80. The Clerk of the House of Representatives returned to the Senate SB 917, with the information the House has passed the Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- same without amendments. TION, February 14, 2008.

HOUSE BILLS FOR CONCURRENCE Senators FUMO, ORIE, RAFFERTY, KITCHEN, FONTANA, STACK, BOSCOLA, LOGAN, WASHINGTON, The Clerk of the House of Representatives presented to the PIPPY, C. WILLIAMS, HUGHES, DINNIMAN, O'PAKE, Senate the following bills for concurrence, which were referred BROWNE, TARTAGLIONE, PILEGGI, EICHELBERGER, to the committees indicated: SCARNATI, PICCOLA, LAVALLE, GREENLEAF and COSTA presented to the Chair SB 1279, entitled: February 14, 2008 An Act providing for divestiture by the State Employees' Retire- ment System and the Public School Employees' Retirement System of HB 1474 and HB 1752 -- Committee on Aging and Youth. investments in companies doing business in Iran's petroleum-energy sector. HB 1742 -- Committee on Environmental Resources and En- ergy. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- HB 1867 -- Committee on Public Health and Welfare. ruary 14, 2008. February 20, 2008 Senators DINNIMAN, O'PAKE, D. WHITE, BOSCOLA, COSTA, FERLO, FONTANA, KITCHEN, LAVALLE, MEL- HR 949, HB 1257, HB 1804, HB 1999, HB 2051, HB 2088 LOW, TOMLINSON, WASHINGTON, C. WILLIAMS, and HB 2200 -- Committee on Consumer Protection and Profes- EARLL, RHOADES, A. WILLIAMS and LOGAN presented to sional Licensure. the Chair SB 1282, entitled: BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, providing for local enforcement. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Senate Bills numbered, entitled, and referred as follows, which were Which was committed to the Committee on LAW AND JUS- read by the Clerk: TICE, February 14, 2008.

y February 14. 2008 Februar 19. 2008

Senators BRUBAKER, MUSTO, GORDNER, SCARNATI, Senators DINNIMAN, O'PAKE, TOMLINSON, COSTA, KASUNIC, ARMSTRONG, CORMAN, EICHELBERGER, FERLO, FONTANA, KITCHEN, LAVALLE, MELLOW, FOLMER, REGOLA, MADIGAN, ROBBINS, PICCOLA, RHOADES, WASHINGTON, D. WHITE, C. WILLIAMS, WAUGH, RHOADES, PUNT, WONDERLING and D. WHITE EARLL, RHOADES, A. WILLIAMS and LOGAN presented to presented to the Chair SB 1250, entitled: the Chair SB 1283, entitled: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of An Act providing for reports relating to disciplinary action taken by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for marriage between State-owned institutions, State-related institutions and community col- one man and one woman. leges.

Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, February 14, 2008. February 19, 2008.

Senators EICHELBERGER, FOLMER, RAFFERTY, ROB- Senators DINNIMAN, O'PAKE, RHOADES, COSTA, BINS, PICCOLA, BROWNE, WONDERLING, REGOLA, FERLO, FONTANA, KITCHEN, LAVALLE, MELLOW, SCARNATI and ARMSTRONG presented to the Chair SB TOMLINSON, WASHINGTON, D. WHITE, M. WHITE, C. 1255, entitled: WILLIAMS, EARLL, RHOADES, A. WILLIAMS and LOGAN An Act providing for freedom of conscience of health care provid- presented to the Chair SB 1284, entitled: ers and health care institutions. 1682 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10,

An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Senators FOLMER, ERICKSON and REGOLA presented to Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for notice of convictions the Chair SB 1292, entitled: of college students. An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, establishing the Revenue Enhancement Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Fund. February 19, 2008. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- Senators DINNIMAN, O'PAKE, M. WHITE, COSTA, ruary 20, 2008. FERLO, FONTANA, KITCHEN, LAVALLE, MELLOW, RHOADES, TOMLINSON, WASHINGTON, D. WHITE, C. February 26, 2008 WILLIAMS, EARLL, RHOADES, A. WILLIAMS and LOGAN presented to the Chair SB 1285, entitled: Senators STACK, TARTAGLIONE, ORIE, COSTA, RAF- An Act requiring State institutions of higher education and inde- FERTY, LOGAN, GREENLEAF, WOZNIAK, RHOADES, pendent institutions of higher education to provide parents of students enrolled at each institution with information relating to the institution's FERLO, HUGHES and FUMO presented to the Chair SB 1239, drug and alcohol policy, the student disciplinary process and notifica- entitled: tion of a parent following a student's violation of the drug and alcohol An Act providing for group life insurance to law enforcement offi- policy. cers and for the powers and duties of the Commissioner of the Pennsyl- vania State Police. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, February 19, 2008. Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND INSURANCE, February 26, 2008. Senators WOZNIAK, EARLL, ROBBINS, DINNIMAN, BOSCOLA, O'PAKE, WAUGH, RHOADES, CORMAN, Senators PIPPY, RHOADES, ERICKSON, ORIE, ERICKSON, LAVALLE, RAFFERTY, EICHELBERGER, BROWNE, DINNIMAN, WONDERLING, GREENLEAF, VANCE, SCARNATI, BROWNE, FOLMER, KASUNIC, PICCOLA, RAFFERTY, KITCHEN, WAUGH, REGOLA and FERLO, PICCOLA, WONDERLING and D. WHITE presented A. WILLIAMS presented to the Chair SB 1281, entitled: to the Chair SB 1286, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Con- known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, solidated Statutes, further providing for the Pennsylvania Gaming Eco- further providing for residence and right to free school privileges. nomic Development and Tourism Fund. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, Which was committed to the Committee on COMMUNITY, February 26, 2008. ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, Feb- ruary 19, 2008. Senators GREENLEAF, PILEGGI, RAFFERTY, FERLO, FONTANA, WASHINGTON, BOSCOLA, O'PAKE and February 20, 2008 C. WILLIAMS presented to the Chair SB 1293, entitled: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Senators STACK, WONDERLING, STOUT, RAFFERTY, Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, requiring municipal police depart- WOZNIAK, BOSCOLA, RHOADES, KITCHEN, WAUGH, ment policies relating to searches. PIPPY, COSTA, O'PAKE, WASHINGTON, LOGAN, C. WIL- LIAMS and A. WILLIAMS presented to the Chair SB 1289, Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, entitled: February 26, 2008. An Act establishing naturally occurring retirement communities; providing for powers and duties of the Department of Aging; and mak- Senators KITCHEN, WASHINGTON, TARTAGLIONE, ing an appropriation. HUGHES, DINNIMAN, C. WILLIAMS, STACK, LAVALLE, FOLMER, BROWNE, RAFFERTY, COSTA, WOZNIAK, Which was committed to the Committee on AGING AND RHOADES and A. WILLIAMS presented to the Chair SB 1294, YOUTH, February 20, 2008. entitled: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylva- Senators FOLMER, WONDERLING and PICCOLA pre- nia Consolidated Statutes, further providing for ethnic intimidation. sented to the Chair SB 1290, entitled: An Act providing for a Citizens Constitutional Convention, for a Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, referendum on the question and for the nomination and election of dele- February 26, 2008. gates; defining the powers and duties of the convention; providing for operation of the convention; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth, the Chief Justice of Senators GORDNER, M. WHITE, ROBBINS, the Supreme Court, officers of the General Assembly and county elec- WONDERLING, BAKER, RHOADES, TARTAGLIONE, tion boards; providing for a referendum on the convention's report; and BOSCOLA, COSTA, MUSTO, RAFFERTY, WASHINGTON making an appropriation. and WAUGH presented to the Chair SB 1295, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, further providing for exclusions from ERNMENT, February 20, 2008. sales and use tax. 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1683

Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consoli- ruary 26, 2008. dated Statutes, further providing for antitheft devices.

Senators ROBBINS, WONDERLING, LAVALLE, M. Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND WHITE, PUNT, BROWNE, EARLL, GREENLEAF, INSURANCE, February 28, 2008. KASUNIC, C. WILLIAMS, BAKER, GORDNER, FOLMER, RAFFERTY, RHOADES, WOZNIAK, VANCE, March 7, 2008 ARMSTRONG and WASHINGTON presented to the Chair SB 1296, entitled: Senators KASUNIC, COSTA, STACK, FONTANA, STOUT, An Act amending the act of June 29, 1953 (P.L.304, No.66), known LAVALLE, LOGAN, BAKER, EICHELBERGER, FOLMER, as the Vital Statistics Law of 1953, further providing for disclosure of TARTAGLIONE and WOZNIAK presented to the Chair SB records. 1299, entitled: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylva- Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC nia Consolidated Statutes, further providing for sale or transfer of fire- HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 26, 2008. arms.

Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Senators BROWNE, WOZNIAK, RAFFERTY, M. WHITE, FONTANA, WAUGH, TOMLINSON, C. WILLIAMS, FUMO, March 7, 2008. EARLL, BAKER, WONDERLING, MUSTO, COSTA, PIPPY, Senators CORMAN, RAFFERTY, MELLOW, PIPPY, RHOADES, ARMSTRONG and WASHINGTON presented to GREENLEAF, ROBBINS, REGOLA, KITCHEN, WOZNIAK, the Chair SB 1297, entitled: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), WASHINGTON, FERLO, PUNT, M. WHITE, WAUGH, known as The Fiscal Code, further providing for the expiration of provi- ERICKSON, ORIE, TOMLINSON, EARLL, WONDERLING, sions relating to prudent investments. DINNIMAN, McILHINNEY, C. WILLIAMS, GORDNER, LAVALLE, LOGAN, MADIGAN, VANCE, MUSTO, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- FONTANA, COSTA, O'PAKE, RHOADES, KASUNIC, ruary 26, 2008. BROWNE and BRUBAKER presented to the Chair SB 1300, entitled: February 28, 2008 An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, providing for mental Senator RHOADES presented to the Chair SB 1258, entitled: health services. An Act amending the act of June 26, 1931 (P.L.1379, No.348), referred to as the Third Class County Assessment Board Law, further Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND providing for appeals by corporate authorities. INSURANCE, March 7, 2008.

Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- Senators KASUNIC, MUSTO, MELLOW, O'PAKE, ruary 28, 2008. LAVALLE, C. WILLIAMS, BOSCOLA, COSTA, FERLO, FONTANA, KITCHEN, WOZNIAK, WASHINGTON, Senators WOZNIAK, STOUT and FONTANA presented to TARTAGLIONE and RAFFERTY presented to the Chair SB the Chair SB 1287, entitled: 1301, entitled: An Act amending the act of May 22, 1933 (P.L.853, No.155), An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the known as The General County Assessment Law, further providing for Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact; pro- removal permits for mobile homes and house trailers. viding for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- Compact. ERNMENT, February 28, 2008. Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- Senators WOZNIAK, STOUT and FONTANA presented to TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, March 7, 2008. the Chair SB 1288, entitled: An Act amending the act of May 21, 1943 (P.L.571, No.254), Senators PIPPY, COSTA, RAFFERTY, TARTAGLIONE, known as The Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law, further WOZNIAK, PILEGGI, WONDERLING, WASHINGTON, providing for mobile homes and house trailers to be assessed in name MUSTO, LOGAN, O'PAKE, BROWNE, BOSCOLA, A. WIL- of owner. LIAMS and VANCE presented to the Chair SB 1302, entitled: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, further providing for maxi- ERNMENT, February 28, 2008. mum ratio of compensation for district election officers.

Senators C. WILLIAMS, O'PAKE, COSTA, WASHING- Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- TON, RAFFERTY, FERLO, KITCHEN, WOZNIAK, ERNMENT, March 7, 2008. RHOADES, WONDERLING and A. WILLIAMS presented to the Chair SB 1298, entitled: 1684 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10,

March 10, 2008 February 26. 2008

Senators RAFFERTY, FERLO, O'PAKE, WASHINGTON, Senator RHOADES presented to the Chair SR 244, entitled: RHOADES, WONDERLING, M. WHITE, ERICKSON, A Resolution urging the President and the Congress of the United PILEGGI, C. WILLIAMS and A. WILLIAMS presented to the States to take action on behalf of the citizens of this Commonwealth and of this nation to control exceedingly high gas and energy prices. Chair SB 1303, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in cigarette tax, further providing for Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- definitions, for stamps as evidence, for commissions, for sales of TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, February 26, 2008. unstamped cigarettes, for possession of unstamped cigarettes and for property rights. Senators ORIE, MUSTO, GREENLEAF and PILEGGI pre- Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, sented to the Chair SR 245, entitled: A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Com- March 10, 2008. mittee to prepare a report on the potential secondary effects of sexually oriented adult businesses on communities in this Commonwealth. Senators GREENLEAF, MADIGAN, C. WILLIAMS, FONTANA, ERICKSON, FERLO, MUSTO, WOZNIAK, Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, A. WILLIAMS, COSTA and WASHINGTON presented to the February 26, 2008. Chair SB 1306, entitled: An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known Senators ERICKSON, PILEGGI, RAFFERTY, KASUNIC, as the Liquor Code, further providing for general powers of board. FONTANA, ARMSTRONG, WONDERLING, FERLO, Which was committed to the Committee on LAW AND JUS- BROWNE, BOSCOLA, ORIE, TOMLINSON, STACK, TICE, March 10, 2008. O'PAKE, C. WILLIAMS, MUSTO, FOLMER, PIPPY, WASH- INGTON, COSTA, WOZNIAK, GREENLEAF, FUMO, RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED KITCHEN, EARLL, RHOADES, BAKER, McILHINNEY, D. WHITE and A. WILLIAMS presented to the Chair SR 246, enti- The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Senate r tled: Resolutions numbered, entitled, and refer ed as follows, which A Resolution designating April 16, 2008, as "Healthcare Decisions were read by the Clerk: Day" in Pennsylvania. February 14, 2008 Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC Senators BRUBAKER, ROBBINS, FERLO, PUNT, HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 26, 2008. REGOLA, TOMLINSON, FONTANA, STOUT, KASUNIC, TARTAGLIONE, PILEGGI, GREENLEAF, GORDNER, GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS ERICKSON, FOLMER, PIPPY, M. WHITE, KITCHEN, RAF- ANNUAL FINANCING STRATEGY REPORT FERTY, LAVALLE, WASHINGTON, BOSCOLA, DINNIMAN, BAKER, COSTA, O'PAKE, WAUGH, The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- McILHINNEY, MADIGAN, RHOADES, ORIE, EARLL, munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: WOZNIAK, D. WHITE, BROWNE, WONDERLING, SCARNATI, ARMSTRONG and A. WILLIAMS presented to COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA the Chair SR 239, entitled: Department of Community and Economic Development A Resolution commending the Pennsylvania State Association of Harrisburg, PA 17120 County Fairs for its promotion of Pennsylvania agriculture, 4-H and Future Farmers of American, family values, scholarships and tourism. February 4, 2008

Which was committed to the Committee on AGRICULTURE Mark R. Corrigan AND RURAL AFFAIRS, February 14, 2008. Secretary of the Senate Senate of Pennsylvania February 19, 2008 Senate Box 203053 Harrisburg, PA 17120-3053 Senators DINNIMAN, O'PAKE, D. WHITE, BOSCOLA, RE: ANNUAL FINANCING STRATEGY REPORT COSTA, FERLO, FONTANA, KITCHEN, LAVALLE, MEL- LOW, RHOADES, TOMLINSON, WASHINGTON, C. WIL- Dear Mr. Corrigan: LIAMS, EARLL and LOGAN presented to the Chair SR 243, entitled: Enclosed herewith is the report as required by Act 12 of 2004 that A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to sets forth in detail an Annual Financing Strategy Report for business conduct a study to examine state law and school policies and practices financing and Economic Stimulus programs that are administered by the regarding the notification of parents when a student violates a public or department for Fiscal Year '06-'07. This document includes the Depart- private institution of higher education's drug and alcohol policy. ment's goals, objectives and strategy for each of the programs outlined in Act 12. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, The Department continually refines and improves upon the tools available to help businesses and communities prosper and we appreciate February 19, 2008. your support in helping us achieve our economic development goals. 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1685

Please do not hesitate to contact me or Christian Muniz in DCED's nual Reports. I hope you find the information contained in this two-year Legislative Affairs Office at 717-783-1886 should you have any ques- report useful. tions regarding this document. The report details the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) radiation program activities and environmental monitoring data Sincerely, for 2003 and 2004. The Radiation Protection Act (No. 1984-147) requires the report to be done on an annual basis with copies to be submit- DENNIS YABLONSKY ted to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the Secretary House of Representatives of the General Assembly. Thank you for your interest in this report and for continuing to The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library partner with DEP to promote a clean environment and safer communities for all Pennsylvanians. ANNUAL REPORT ON SMALL MALT Sincerely, BEVERAGE BREWERS IN PENNSYLVANIA KATHLEEN A. McGINTY Secretary The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OFFICE OF Department of Revenue Harrisburg, Pennsylvania SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE FOR 2007 17128-1100 The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- February 12, 2008 munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: Mr. Mark R. Corrigan Secretary-Parliamentarian OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE of the Senate Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 462 Capitol Building Suite 1102, Commerce Building Harrisburg, PA 17120 300 North Second Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101 Dear Mr. Corrigan: February 22, 2008 In accordance with provisions of Article 20 of the Tax Reform Code of 1971, the enclosed report represents employment, production, Mark R. Corrigan expenditures and tax credits authorized under Section 2010, relative to Secretary-Parliamentarian small malt beverage brewers in Pennsylvania. of the PA Senate Senate Box 203053 Sincerely, Harrisburg, PA 17120-3053

THOMAS W. WOLF Dear Mr. Corrigan: Secretary of Revenue I am pleased to present you with a copy of the Annual Report of the Office of Small Business Advocate for Calendar Year 2007. The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library The following are some of the OSBA's major accomplishments discussed in the Annual Report: ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL RADIATION REPORTS OF 2003 AND 2004 • The distribution rates set in 2004 for PPL Electric's Small Commer- cial and Industrial ("Small C&I") customers were reduced by about $9.3 million per year, retroactive to January I n 2005. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- • The distribution rates for Small C&I customers in PPL Electric's munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: 2007 rate case were set about $11.4 million per year lower than proposed by the OCA. • The rates set for the Small C&I customers of MetEd and Penelec COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA were set about $9.3 million per year lower than proposed by the Department of Environmental Protection companies and supported by the OCA. Rachel Carson State Office Building • The distribution rates for PGW's Small C&I customers were set P.O. Box 2063 about $6.8 million per year lower than proposed by the company Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063 and about $7.3 million per year lower than proposed by the OCA. • The distribution rates for PPL Gas's Small C&I customers were set February 20, 2008 about $800,000 per year lower than proposed by the company. • Business customers who buy local exchange telecommunications Mr. Mark R. Corrigan service from the Frontier Companies will save an estimated $12.6 Secretary of the Senate million over three years. Senate Box 203053 • Business customers who buy local exchange telecommunications Harrisburg, PA 17120-3053 service from the North Pittsburgh Telephone Company will save an estimated $2.0 million over two years. Dear Mr. Corrigan: • Residential and business customers of Verizon Pennsylvania and Verizon North will pay at least $2.5 million per year less for local I am pleased to present the Pennsylvania Bureau of Radiation Pro- exchange service than proposed by the companies. tection's Environmental Radiation in Pennsylvania 2003 and 2004 An- 1686 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10,

• The workers' compensation premiums charged to the coal industry We are pleased to be a part of providing this much-needed program for the cost of medical care for injured workers and the cost of to the citizens of the Commonwealth who would otherwise have no paying wages while those workers are off the job increased by only health insurance coverage. If you have any questions about this report, 1.3% rather than by the 8.8% proposed by the Coal Mine Compen- please feel free to contact me or Deputy Commissioner George L. Hoo- sation Rating Bureau. ver at (717) 346-1366.

If you have any questions concerning this report or the operations Sincerely, of the OSBA, please contact me. JOEL ARIO Sincerely, Acting Insurance Commissioner

WILLIAM R. LLOYD, JR. The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. Small Business Advocate OPERATING BUDGET FOR The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 ADULTBASIC 2007 ANNUAL REPORT The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: PENNSYLVANIA INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Insurance Department COOPERATION AUTHORITY 1326 Strawberry Square 14th Floor - 1429 Walnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17120 Philadelphia, PA 19102

February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008

Honorable Donald C. White, Chairman Honorable Joseph B. Scarnati III Banking and Insurance Committee President Pro Tempore Senate of Pennsylvania Senate of Pennsylvania 281 Main Capitol Main Capitol Building - Room 292 Harrisburg, PA 17120 Harrisburg, PA 17120

Honorable Michael J. Stack III, Chairman Re: Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 for the Banking and Insurance Committee Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority Senate of Pennsylvania 543 Main Capitol Dear Senator Scarnati: Harrisburg, PA 17120 As required by Section 206(a) of the Pennsylvania Intergovernmen- Honorable Anthony M. DeLuca, Chairman tal Cooperation Authority Act for Cities of the First Class, I herewith Insurance Committee transmit to you a copy of the operating budget of the Pennsylvania Pennsylvania House of Representatives Intergovernmental Cooperation authority (PICA) for the fiscal year 115 Irvis Office Building beginning July 1, 2008, as approved by the Authority at its meeting of Harrisburg, PA 17120 February 19, 2008. The FY08 Operating Budget included $1,500,000 to be used to Honorable Nicholas A. Micozzie, Chairman fund the balance of the Infrastructure Assessment Project started in Insurance Committee FY07. Not including that one-time expenditure, the total PICA FY08 Pennsylvania House of Representatives Operating Budget was $1,708,986. The FY09 Operating Budget of 45 East Wing $1,715,500 represents an increase of less than one-half of one percent Harrisburg, PA 17120 over FY08 absent funding for the Infrastructure Assessment Project. All operational expenses of the Authority are funded from earnings Re: adultBasic Annual Report for the Period January-December 2007 on funds and accounts created under PICA's bond issues and residual balances of similar earnings from its prior fiscal years. No City or Com- Gentlemen: monwealth tax revenues support any portion of PICA's operations. PICA's previous budgets have all produced operating surpluses and Pursuant to Section 1303(e)(7) of Act 2001-77, the Department is PICA will strive to maintain that stellar record. pleased to provide you with this report regarding adultBasic, Pennsylva- Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have. nia's health insurance program for low-income adults, for the period Thank you for your continuing interest and support. January 2007 through December 2007. The response to adultBasic has been extraordinary and the applica- Sincerely, tion volume continues to be substantial. During this reporting period, 129,041 applicants submitted 72,169 applications for new coverage URI Z. MONSON which were received and processed. Additionally, 50,873 adultBasic Acting Executive Director enrollees applied for renewal of coverage. Average monthly enrollment was 48,486 persons. Attached to the report are 12-month "snapshots" The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. of both active enrollment and waiting list data for the reporting period. 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1687

REPORT ON FLOOD INSURANCE In accordance with the provisions of the Minimum Wage Act of CONSUMER EDUCATION PLAN 1968, as amended by Act 112 of 2006, 1 am pleased to submit the enclosed report entitled Analysis of the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- Increases in 2007. The report highlights statistical information on Pennsylvanians who munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: earn at or below minimum wage; analyzes the demographic characteristics of hourly workers making at or near the minimum wage; details the COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA industry characteristics of those making at or near the minimum wage; Insurance Department and discusses minimum wage data. 1326 Strawberry Square While no statistically significant conclusions could be made about Harrisburg, PA 17120 the effects of the minimum wage increases on job growth or decline, it February 26, 2008 is important to note that the Commonwealth reached an all time high for job numbers and our unemployment rate remained lower than the na- Mr. Mark R. Corrigan tional unemployment rate during the time period covering the minimum Secretary Parliamentarian wage increases. Senate of Pennsylvania Please feel free to contact me with any questions. 462 Main Capitol Harrisburg, PA 17120 Sincerely, Re: Flood Insurance Consumer Education Plan SANDI VITO Acting Secretary Dear Mr. Corrigan: The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. The enclosed Report on the Insurance Department's Flood Insur- ance Consumer Education Plan is being submitted to the General As- sembly pursuant to Act 10 of Special Session Number 2 of 1996. AUDITOR GENERAL'S CERTIFICATE The Act requires that the Commissioner, no later than March 1 of each year, detail the progress being made by the Department to encour- The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- age Pennsylvania residents to purchase and maintain flood insurance. munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: The Commissioner is also required to present recommendations for further promotion of flood insurance, which are contained in the Report. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA The Department is committed to continue its efforts to increase the Office of the Auditor General purchase of flood insurance policies and to continue to pursue consumer Harrisburg, PA 17120-0018 education efforts in compliance with Act 10. If you have any questions about the Report or the Department's flood insurance consumer educa- February 29, 2008 tion plans, please feel free to contact Ronald Gallagher, Deputy Insur- ance Commissioner, Office of Consumer and Producer Services at (717) The Honorable Joseph B. Scarnati 787-6174. President Pro Tempore PENNSYLVANIA SENATE Sincerely, 292 Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 JOEL ARIO Acting Insurance Commissioner Dear Senator Scarnati:

The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. In accordance with the provisions of Article VIII of the Constitu- tion of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Section 304 of the Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act (Act 1 of 1999), the Auditor Gen- ANNUAL REPORT OF THE eral is required on or before each March 1 and September 1 to make MINIMUM WAGE ADVISORY BOARD certifications to the Governor and the General Assembly of:

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA the average annual tax revenues deposited in all funds in the five Department of Labor and Industry preceding fiscal years; 1700 Labor and Industry Building the amount of outstanding net debt as of the end of the preceding Seventh and Forster Streets fiscal year; Harrisburg, PA 17120 the amount of net debt as of the certification date; the difference between the limitation upon all net debt outstanding February 29, 2008 as provided in Section 7(a)(4) of Article VIII of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and the amount of net debt as of the certification Mr. Mark R. Corrigan date; Secretary of the Senate the amount of such debt scheduled to be repaid during the remain- Room 462 Main Capitol Building der of the fiscal year in which the certificates are being issued; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 the amount of debt authorized by law to be issued, but not yet incurred; Dear Secretary Corrigan: and the amount of outstanding obligations excluded from outstand- The General Assembly of Pennsylvania amended the Minimum ing debt as self-sustaining pursuant to Section 7(c)(1), (2) and (3) Wage Act in 2006 to provide two incremental increases in the state's of Article VIII of the Constitution of Pennsylvania. minimum wage in 2007. A duplicate original of my certificate is enclosed. The amendments to the Minimum Wage Act also directed the Mini- mum Wage Advisory Board to submit an annual report to the General Sincerely, Assembly by March 1st of each year detailing data on the previous calendar year's demographics and any other relevant factors of those JACK WAGNER workers who are paid the minimum wage or below. Auditor General 1688 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10,

AUDITOR GENERAL'S CERTIFICATE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS PURSUANT Pursuant to ARTICLE VIII, Section 7(a)(4) TO SENATE RESOLUTION No. 194 OF 2007 of the CONSTITUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA The PRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to announce the Presi- and dent pro tempore has made the following appointments: Section 304 of the Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act Senator Edwin B. Erickson as chairman of the Joint State Government Commission Task Force to review, update, and To the Governor and The General Assembly: codify Pennsylvania's public health law, created pursuant to Sen- I, Jack Wagner, Auditor General of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- ate Resolution No. 194 of 2007. vania, pursuant to Article VIII, Section 7(a)(4) of the Constitution of the Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf as a member of the Joint State Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Section 304 of the Capital Facili- Government Commission Task Force to review, update, and ties Debt Enabling Act (Act 1 of 1999, as amended) certify as follows: codify Pennsylvania's public health law, created pursuant to Sen- The average annual tax revenues deposited ate Resolution No. 194 of 2007. in all funds in the five fiscal years ended preceding the date of February 29, 2008 ..... $29,300,406,649 APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE (I) The amount of outstanding net debt as of the end of the preceding The PRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to announce the Presi- fiscalyear ...... $ 6,918,782,330 dent pro tempore has made the following appointment: (ii) The amount of such net debt as Ms. Joyce A. Hatala as a member of the Citizens Advisory of February 29, 2008 ...... $ 6,963,686,008 Council to the Department of Environmental Protection. (iii) The difference between the limitation APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS PURSUANT upon all net debt outstanding as provided TO SENATE RESOLUTION No. 135 OF 2007 in Article VIII, Section 7(a) (4) of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of The PRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to announce the Minor- Pennsylvania and the amount of such net debt as of the date of February 29, 2008 $44,312,025,628 ity Leader has made the following appointments: Senator Shirley M. Kitchen as a member of the Joint State (iv) The amount of such debt scheduled Government Commission Task Force to study the distribution to be repaid during the remainder of and use of methadone, created pursuant to Senate Resolution No. the current fiscal year ...... $ 64,945,000 135 of 2007. (v) The amount of debt authorized by law Senator Anthony H. Williams as a member of the Joint State to be issued, but not yet incurred ..... $55,842,355,468 Government Commission Task Force to study the distribution and use of methadone, created pursuant to Senate Resolution No. (vi) The amount of outstanding obligations excluded from outstanding debt as 135 of 2007. self sustaining pursuant to Article VIII, Section 7(c) (1), (2) and (3) of the APPOINTMENTS BY THE Constitution of the Commonwealth MINORITY LEADER of Pennsylvania ...... $ 5,376,339,601 • The PRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to announce the Minor- IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and af- ity Leader has made the following appointments: fixed the seal of the Auditor General, this 29th day of February 2008. Senator Michael J. Stack as a member of the Joint State Gov- JACK WAGNER ermnent Commission Task Force on Decedents' Estates Laws. Auditor General Mr. Cliff Rieders, Esquire, as a member of the Patient Safety Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Authority. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS PURSUANT BILLS SIGNED TO SENATE RESOLUTION No. 42 OF 2007 The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker The PRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to announce the Presi- Knoll) in the presence of the Senate signed the following bills: dent pro tempore and the Minority Leader have made the following appointments: SB 917, HB 1131, HB 1133, HB 1134 and HB 1691. Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf as a member of the Joint State BILLS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE Government Commission Task Force to study the system for providing services to indigent criminal defendants, created pursu- Senator ARMSTRONG, from the Committee on Appropria- ant to Senate Resolution No. 42 of 2007. tions, reported the following bills: Senator James Ferlo as a member of the Joint State Govern- ment Commission Task Force to study the current system for SB 387 (Pr. No. 1808) (Amended) (Rereported) providing services to indigent criminal defendants, created pursuant to Senate Resolution No. 42 of 2007. An Act amending the act of June 29, 1953 (P.L.304, No.66), known as the Vital Statistics Law of 1953, providing for certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth. 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1689

SB 1153 (Pr. No. 1538) (Rereported) Eichelberger Madigan Rhoades Wonderling Erickson Mcllhinney Robbins Wozniak Ferlo Mellow Stack An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the Minor Judiciary Education Board and for qualifications of certain minor judi- NAY-0. ciary. A majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the question HR 874 (Pr. No. 2261) (Rereported) was determined in the affirmative.

An Act providing for umbilical cord blood banking; requiring PERMISSION TO ADDRESS health care facilities and providers to give pregnant patients information regarding umbilical cord blood banking; and requiring health care facili- The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from ties to permit pregnant patients to arrange for umbilical cord blood Mercer, Senator Robbins. donations. Senator ROBBINS. Madam President, I rise today to thank my colleagues for their support of Senate Resolution No. 235, LEGISLATIVE LEAVES which recognizes and honors the artistic talents of Pennsylvania's The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from young people. Delaware, Senator Pileggi. This resolution designates March 2008 as "Youth Art Month" Senator PILEGGI. Madam President, I request temporary in Pennsylvania. The Youth Art Month observance was created Capitol leaves for Senator Rhoades and Senator Armstrong, and in 1961 by the Council for Art Education, Inc., as a national ad- legislative leaves for Senator Punt and Senator Tomlinson. vocacy program. It is observed each March as a way to empha- The PRESIDENT. Senator Pileggi requests temporary Capitol size the value of art education for all children and to encourage leaves for Senator Rhoades and Senator Armstrong, and legisla- support for quality school art programs. tive leaves for Senator Punt and Senator Tomlinson. Without Art education provides important tools and skills that enable objection, the leaves will be granted. young people to lead fuller, more meaningful lives. Art education develops self-esteem and self-expression, as well as an apprecia- LEAVES OF ABSENCE tion for the work of others. The truth is, art education helps young people expand their horizons and develop critical thinking Senator PILEGGI asked and obtained a leave of absence for skills that are important as children continue their education and Senator SCARNATI, for today's Session, for personal reasons. when they enter the working world. Senator O'PAKE asked and obtained leaves of absence for Senator FUMO and Senator C. WILLIAMS, for today's Session, GUESTS OF SENATOR ROBERT D. ROBBINS for personal reasons. PRESENTED TO THE SENATE CALENDAR Senator ROBBINS. Madam President, as you know, we held SENATE RESOLUTION No. 235 a very special ceremony this morning to honor a group of young CALLED UP OUT OF ORDER, ADOPTED people from across Pennsylvania who submitted the best designs in a Pennsylvania Youth Art Month flag art project. These de- Senator PILEGGI, without objection, called up from page 5 signs are all on display in the East Wing Rotunda. So in appreci- of the Calendar, as a Special Order of Business, Senate Resolu- ation of all their hard work, I would like to take this opportunity tion No. 235, entitled: to introduce these talented Pennsylvania artists. I would also ask them that when I mention their names that they stand up. A Resolution designating the month of March 2008 as "Youth Art The student finalists here today include: Victoria Bovalino Month" in Pennsylvania. from Highland Middle School in Beaver Falls, Maci Caster from Trinity High School in Washington, Megan Farrell from Bovard On the question, Elementary School in Greensburg, Paul Johnson from William Will the Senate adopt the resolution? Harrity School in Philadelphia, Brandon Jones from South West- ern School District in Hanover, Lauren Pacileo from Fort The yeas and nays were required by Senator PILEGGI and LeBoeuf High School in Waterford, Leah Parsons from were as follows, viz: Weatherly Area High School in Weatherly, Brooklyn Walsh from Slippery Rock Area Elementary School in Slippery Rock, Angela Wesneski from Sheridan Elementary School in Armstrong Folmer Musto Stout Williamsport, Audrey Young from Lycoming Valley Middle Baker Fontana O'Pake Tartaglione School in Williamsport, and Briana Yoursh from New Castle Boscola Gordner One Tomlinson Junior and Senior High School in New Castle. Browne Greenleaf Piccola Vance Brubaker Hughes Pileggi Washington Three more students received special honors. Rebecca Corman Kasunic Pippy Waugh Viguers from Rose Tree Elementary School in Media received Costa Kitchen Punt White, Donald special honors in the elementary division. In the middle level Dinniman LaValle Rafferty White, Mary Jo Earll Logan Regola Williams, Anthony H. division, special honors went to Megan A. Sweyer, my constitu- 1690 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10, ent, from Wilmington Area Middle School in New Wilmington. I would like to say a few words about this group and then And Hannah Miller from the York County School of Technology introduce them individually. They are a performance troupe, as in York received special honors in the high school division. I indicated, of 11 adults with developmental disabilities. They Finally, I am pleased to introduce to the Senate Christopher spread the joy of music and dance while increasing awareness of Hallowell from Delone Catholic High School in McSherrystown. the talents and abilities of people with disabilities. If you heard Christopher's design was selected to be made into the Pennsylva- them sing today, you would think about their abilities and not nia Youth Art Month flag. His flag will be flown in Washington, their disabilities. D.C., with all of the other State flags. In addition, Christopher Since they were organized, the State Street Miracles have will be honored at a special ceremony with the other State win- earned standing ovations for many performances, including at the ners from across the nation. Chamber of Commerce in Delaware County, the Rose Tree Sum- These young people are accompanied today by Avalyn Shank, mer Festival, and the Pennsylvania Special Olympics Fall Festi- a middle school art teacher at Wilmington Area Middle School val at Villanova University. and a constituent of mine. Avalyn came to me last year and asked This troupe is sponsored and taught at the Media Theatre. that the Senate recognize Youth Art Month, and I presented that That is a theater in Media, Pennsylvania, which is in Senator resolution to her back in my district. She is joined today by the Pileggi's district, and we have the individuals from the Media two presidents of the Pennsylvania Art Education Association, Theatre with us here today. We have with us Roger Ricker, who John Skrabalak and Mike Rupp. Thank you to all of you for be- leads this group; their accompanist, Tim Haney; and Jesse, the ing here today. director of the Media Theatre. These folks do just a marvelous, Madam President, I ask my colleagues to recognize these marvelous job. young people and all of the young artists across our great Com- It is so very important, because what has happened is there has monwealth, and thank them for their support of Senate Resolu- been improved speech and articulation, better independence and tion No. 235. decisionmaking, and increased self-esteem. They have developed Thank you, Madam President. friendships, and they have increased awareness of developmental The PRESIDENT. Thank you, Senator. Will all of our Sena- disabilities in the overall community. So if I may, I would like to tors please rise and welcome to the Pennsylvania Senate our introduce each of them individually. And as I do, if they would Youth Art Month recipients and Avalyn Shank, and John and stand, we would appreciate it. Mike. We are very proud of all of you. Thank you. The first four individuals actually reside in Senator Pileggi's (Applause.) district. They are Kirk Anderson, Brian Short, Jake Spencer, and Kim Watson. The other members are Peter Crumb, Jennifer SENATE RESOLUTION ADOPTED Klapinsky, MaryJo D'Allesandro, Louise Kubicek, Erin Senators ERICKSON, PUNT, FONTANA, PILEGGI, McGivney, Alicia Conca, and Brad Wallgren. So will you all STOUT, FERLO, WAUGH, KASUNIC, RAFFERTY, stand, and if we would give them a warm welcome. MADIGAN, BRUBAKER, HUGHES, C. WILLIAMS, MEL- Madam President, thank you. LOW, ORIE, TARTAGLIONE, WASHINGTON, MUSTO, (Applause.) BAKER, FOLMER, PIPPY, SCARNATI, WOZNIAK, GUESTS OF SENATOR MICHAEL L. WAUGH TOMLINSON, O'PAKE, LOGAN, COSTA, McILHINNEY, PRESENTED TO THE SENATE GORDNER, ROBBINS, BROWNE, WONDERLING, DINNIMAN, BOSCOLA, ARMSTRONG, D. WHITE, The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from LAVALLE, STACK, EARLL and A. WILLIAMS, by unani- York, Senator Waugh. mous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 247, entitled: Senator WAUGH. Madam President, I would like to preface my introduction today by giving a heads-up to all of our State's A Resolution recognizing the month of March 2008 as "National great college and university athletic directors and recruiters, in- Developmental Disability Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. cluding JoePa himself. They may want to pay attention, because I have the tip of the month for them. Which was read, considered, and adopted by voice vote I am going to ask my guest if he would rise. He is used to SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS being on the spot. I would like to introduce a young man from GUESTS OF SENATOR EDWIN B. ERICKSON York County, actually from Red Lion, York County. He is 13-year-old Chad Kelly, and in January of this year he has al- PRESENTED TO THE SENATE ready, at 13, claimed his third national championship in NFL's The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Punt, Pass and Kick Competition. This year he represented the Delaware, Senator Erickson. Baltimore Ravens, and he won the national title for 12- to Senator ERICKSON. Madam President, we are honored today 13-year-olds. to have with us 11 members of a group called the State Street In 2003, he won the 8- to 9-year-old age group. At that time Miracles. Many of us heard them perform today in the Rotunda. he represented the Buffalo Bills, the former team of his uncle and They were just excellent. They did a rendition of "Hound Dog," Hall of Famer, Jim Kelly. In 2005, Chad represented Pennsylva- "Getting to Know You," and "God Bless America," and it was nia's own Philadelphia Eagles and won the 10- to 11-year age certainly a joy to hear them. group. Those were his three national competitions. 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1691

He has 2 more years to participate in Punt, Pass and Kick. 20-year-old who attends Harrisburg Area Community College, During the competition, each participant is scored based on dis- soon to be transferring to Millersville University. She is studying tance and accuracy, one with a punt, one with a pass, and one social work, and she is the daughter of our good Chaplain today. with a kick. Chad punted the ball this year 43 yards, he passed So, please welcome Lydia Hollinger. the ball 56 yards, and he kicked the ball 39 yards. The PRESIDENT. Will Lydia and our Chaplain please rise so He did this, I might add, all after having suffered a spinal cord we can welcome you again. Welcome to the Pennsylvania Sen- injury over this past summer at football camp. After that, he was ate. in a brace for three months. It was taken off just a week before (Applause.) his first qualifying competition, and he is back in good form and good shape. He has 2 more years, as I said, to compete. We look GUEST OF SENATOR JANE C. ORIE forward to seeing him be a national champion once again, but PRESENTED TO THE SENATE more importantly, Madam President, what we are really looking The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman forward to is seeing him participate at college, and then probably from Allegheny, Senator Orie. on Monday nights we will be seeing his name flash across our Senator ORIE. Madam President, today I have the pleasure of big-screen TVs. introducing Christine Marty, who was recently named Pennsylva- So I would ask, he is here today with his younger brother and nia Junior Miss of 2008 at the 50th Annual Pennsylvania Junior his mom and dad, if the entire family would stand. I ask for a Miss Scholarship Program. She is the reigning Butler County welcome to the Kelly family. Junior Miss and is a senior at Freeport High School. She is presi- The PRESIDENT. Will Chad Kelly and his family please rise. dent of the executive student council, a member of the mock trial Congratulations. team, and co-chair of the Children's Hospital Committee. A (Applause.) member of the National Honor Society, Christine has been PERMISSION TO ADDRESS named to the distinguished honor roll. She is also a recipient of the prestigious Girl Scouts of the USA Silver Award, and donates The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from her energy and time to Toys for Tots, Kiwanis Kapers, and vari- Washington, Senator Stout, whom we welcome back today. ous local nursing homes. Senator STOUT. Madam President, thank you for the wel- Christine is an exceptional young person who is not only a come back. It is exactly 4 months today since my accident. Now, leader, but a positive role model for those around her. Her selec- brothers and sisters, a broken hip is a real challenge, but a broken tion to serve as Pennsylvania Junior Miss 2008 is a testimony to pelvis is an orthopedic catastrophe, so I hope no one ever has to her work ethic, her commitment to the community, and her in- experience that. But it is a great and exciting time to be back in credible drive to be the best at whatever she does. As Pennsylva- Harrisburg, because as the nation focuses on the upcoming Penn- nia Junior Miss, Christine has earned participation in the national sylvania primary, it is a very exciting time here. Junior Miss competition, which will be held June 8 in Mobile, Now, some of my constituents have asked me if I am for Sena- Alabama. We wish her all the best as she represents our State, tor Clinton or Senator Obama. I paraphrase the famous Senator and all that is great about our State, and we congratulate her on Bilbo of Mississippi when they asked him about how he was her achievement. She is truly a beautiful, talented, motivated going to vote on the jackrabbit bill. He said, some of my friends young lady whom I am proud to introduce to my colleagues here are for the jackrabbit bill, and some are against the jackrabbit in the Senate, and I ask for a warm welcome. bill. Me, I am for my friends. The PRESIDENT. The Senate recognizes Christine Marty, The PRESIDENT. That is a good response. Pennsylvania's Junior Miss 2008. Senator STOUT. I have had some difficult times over the last (Applause.) several months, but I am very thankful I have had strong support from my family, my friends, my staff, my constituents, and my DISCHARGE PETITIONS colleagues. So I thank all who have supported me during this The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- time. And again, I look forward to working with you during this munications, which were read by the Clerk as follows: upcoming budget season as we move the business of Pennsylva- nia forward. So thank you for your support. March 10, 2008 The PRESIDENT. We are proud and honored to welcome you A PETITION back, Senator Stout. To place before the Senate the nomination of Ray Melcher as a member SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS of the Council of Trustees of Kutztown University. GUESTS OF SENATOR MICHAEL BRUBAKER TO: The Presiding Officer of the Senate: PRESENTED TO THE SENATE WE, The undersigned members of the Senate, pursuant to section The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 8(b) of Article IV of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, do hereby re- Lancaster, Senator Brubaker. quest that you place the nomination of Ray Melcher, Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, as a member of the Council of Trustees of Kutztown Senator BRUBAKER. Madam President, it is an honor for me University, before the entire Senate body for a vote, the nomination not to introduce the daughter of our pastor this afternoon. Lydia, if having been voted upon within 15 legislative days. you would stand, please. This is Lydia Hollinger. She is a 1692 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10,

Robert D. Robbins LEGISLATIVE LEAVES CANCELLED Joseph B. Scarnati III Dominic F. Pileggi The PRESIDENT. Senator Rhoades and Senator Tomlinson Jane C. One have returned, and their respective leaves are cancelled. Michael L. Waugh CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR RESUMED March 10, 2008 THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR RESUMED A PETITION BILL OVER IN ORDER TEMPORARILY To place before the Senate the nomination of Brian Cormac Fury as a member of the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine. SB 1199 -- Without objection, the bill was passed over in its TO: The Presiding Officer of the Senate: order temporarily at the request of Senator PILEGGI.

WE, The undersigned members of the Senate, pursuant to section SECOND CONSIDERATION CALENDAR 8(b) of Article IV of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, do hereby request that you place the nomination of Brian Cormac Eury, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, as a member of the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, BILLS REREPORTED FROM COMMITTEE AS before the entire Senate body for a vote, the nomination not having been AMENDED ON SECOND CONSIDERATION voted upon within 15 legislative days. The Senate proceeded to consider- Robert D. Robbins SB 484 (Pr. No. 1750) -- Joseph B. Scarnati III ation of the bill, entitled: Dominic F. Pileggi Jane C. One An Act amending the act of May 15, 1933 (P.L.565, No.l 11), Michael L. Waugh known as the Department of Banking Code, further providing for general scope of supervision and exercise of discretion; prohibiting disclo- The PRESIDENT. The communications will be laid on the sure of certain information; further providing for criminal history record information; and providing for conduct of administrative proceedings table. relating to institutions and credit unions. RECESS Considered the second time and agreed to, The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- Delaware, Senator Pileggi. ation. Senator PILEGGI. Madam President, I request a recess of the Senate for the purpose, first, of a meeting of the Committee on SB 485 (Pr. No. 1751) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- Rules and Executive Nominations to be held in the Rules room, ation of the bill, entitled: to be followed by a Republican caucus to be held in the Majority Caucus Room. For the information of the Members, I would An Act amending the act of July 10, 1990 (P.L.404, No.98), known expect the caucus will last no more than 1 hour. as the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act, further providing for real estate appraiser certification required, for State Board of Certified The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Real Estate Appraisers, for application and qualifications, for disciplin- Berks, Senator O'Pake. ary and corrective measures and for penalties. Senator O'PAKE. Madam President, I ask all Democratic Members to report to our caucus room after the committee meet- Considered the second time and agreed to, ing. Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- The PRESIDENT. For purposes of a meeting of the Commit- ation. tee on Rules and Executive Nominations and Republican and Democratic caucuses, without objection, the Senate stands in SB 486 (Pr. No. 1752) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- recess. ation of the bill, entitled:

AFTER RECESS An Act amending the act of December 3, 1959 (P.L. 1688, No.621), known as the Housing Finance Agency Law, further providing for gen- The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having expired, the eral authority, for notice and institution of foreclosure proceedings, for Senate will come to order. notice requirements, for assistance payments and for repayment; and providing for an ongoing foreclosure study. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR RESUMED Considered the second time and agreed to, THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- BILLS OVER IN ORDER ation.

HB 500, HB 501 and HB 1152 -- Without objection, the bills SB 487 (Pr. No. 1753) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- were passed over in their order at the request of Senator ation of the bill, entitled: PILEGGI. 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1693

An Act amending the act of December 22, 1989 (P.L.687, No.90), BILL RECOMMITTED known as the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers and Consumer Equity Protection Act, further providing for definitions, for license requirements and exemptions, for application for license, for annual license fee, SB 596 (Pr. No. 1759) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- for issuance of license, for license duration, for licensee requirements, ation of the bill, entitled: for licensee limitations, for authority of department or commission, for fees, for suspension, revocation or refusal, for penalties, for referral fees An Act amending Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government) and for Real Estate Recovery Fund. of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding and amending certain definitions; prohibiting creation of local government police employee Considered the second time and agreed to, retirement systems; providing for mandatory membership of local government police employees; revising general municipal pension system Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- State aid; and providing for supplemental local government police bene- ation. fit accumulation plans and for local government contributions and guar- antees. SB 488 (Pr. No. 1754) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: Upon motion of Senator PILEGGI, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill was recommitted to the Committee on Finance. An Act amending the act of December 12, 1980 (P.L.1179, No.219), known as the Secondary Mortgage Loan Act, further providing BILL REREFERRED for definitions, for license requirements and exemptions, for application for license, for annual license fee, for issuance of license, for license duration, for transfer of license, for powers conferred on licensees, for HB 747 (Pr. No. 3227) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- licensee requirements, for licensee limitations, for prepayment, for ation of the bill, entitled: open-end loans, for authority of Secretary of Banking, for surrender of license, for suspension, for scope of act, for foreclosure, for penalties, An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consoli- for preservation of existing powers and for exclusions from act. dated Statutes, providing for a special license and license auction to hunt one elk. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- Upon motion of Senator PILEGGI, and agreed to by voice ation. vote, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations.

BILL OVER IN ORDER BILLS OVER IN ORDER

SB 9 -- Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order SB 906 and SB 963 -- Without objection, the bills were at the request of Senator PILEGGI. passed over in their order at the request of Senator PILEGGI.

BILLS ON SECOND CONSIDERATION BILL REREFERRED

HB 363 (Pr. No. 427) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- SB 1116 (Pr. No. 1770) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: ation of the bill, entitled:

An Act designating the bridge carrying State Route 30 over Main An Act amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.91 1, No.147), Street in North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, as the known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, further providing for dura- Veterans Bridge. tion of a listing.

Considered the second time and agreed to, Upon motion of Senator PILEGGI, and agreed to by voice Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- vote, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. ation. BILLS OVER IN ORDER SB 483 (Pr. No. 1611) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: SB 1169 and HB 1214 -- Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator PILEGGI. An Act amending the act of January 30, 1974 (P.L.13, No.6), referred to as the Loan Interest and Protection Law, defining "depart- BILLS REREFERRED ment"; and further providing for the definition of "residential mortgage" and for the duties of the Department of Banking. SB 1248 (Pr. No. 1762) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- Considered the second time and agreed to, ation of the bill, entitled: Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. An Act providing for home heating assistance.

Upon motion of Senator PILEGGI, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. 1694 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10,

SB 1256 (Pr. No. 1713) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- A Resolution designating the month of March 2008 as "Profes- ation of the bill, entitled: sional Social Work Month" in Pennsylvania.

An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consoli- On the question, dated Statutes, further providing for resident license and fee exemp- Will the Senate adopt the resolution? tions. A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined in the affirmative. Upon motion of Senator PILEGGI, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR RESUMED

SB 1257 (Pr. No. 1714) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- SB 1199 CALLED UP ation of the bill, entitled: SB 1199 (Pr. No. 1627) -- Without objection, the bill, which An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated previously went over in its order temporarily, was called up, from Statutes, further providing for deployed Pennsylvania National Guard members and for reserve component of armed forces members. page 1 of the Third Consideration Calendar, by Senator PILEGGI. Upon motion of Senator PILEGGI, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. BILL AMENDED

SB 1264 (Pr. No. 1727) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- SB 1199 (Pr. No. 1627) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: ation of the bill, entitled: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania An Act amending the act of May 23, 1945 (P.L.913, No.367), known as the Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law, Consolidated Statutes, further providing for educational leave of ab- providing for the definition of "geologist-in-training" and for the use of sence. the terms "engineer" and "engineering".; further providing for general powers of the board and for procedure for licensing as professional On the question, geologist; and providing for continuing professional engineering com- Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? petency and education requirements. Senator BAKER offered the following amendment No. A5812: Upon motion of Senator PILEGGI, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. Amend Sec. 1 (Sec. 7313), page 1, line 14, by inserting after "member": or their spouse .111In 4,telY1 l i1r;Ee]t10J:IS On the question, HB 1281, HB 1329 and HB 1330 -- Without objection, the Will the Senate agree to the amendment? bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator It was agreed to. PILEGGI. Without objection, the bill, as amended, was passed over in its order at the request of Senator PILEGGI. SENATE RESOLUTION No. 188, ADOPTED COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR Senator PILEGGI, without objection, called up from page 5 REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES of the Calendar, Senate Resolution No. 188, entitled: AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS

A Resolution urging the Government of Turkey to cease its discrim- Senator ROBBINS, from the Committee on Rules and Execu- ination of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, to grant the Ecumenical Patri- tive Nominations, reported communications from His Excel- arch appropriate international recognition, ecclesiastical succession and lency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, recalling the follow- the right to train clergy of all nationalities, and to respect the property ing nominations, which were read by the Clerk as follows: rights and human rights of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. MEMBER OF THE STATE CIVIL On the question, SERVICE COMMISSION Will the Senate adopt the resolution? A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined March 7, 2008 in the affirmative. To the Honorable, the Senate SENATE RESOLUTION No. 229, ADOPTED of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

Senator PILEGGI, without objection, called up from page 5 In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated of the Calendar, Senate Resolution No. 229, entitled: November 28, 2007, for the appointment of The Honorable Frank J. Pistella, 359-A South Evaline Street, Pittsburgh 15224, Allegheny 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1695

County, Thirty-eighth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Civil MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Service Commission, to serve until April 9, 2012, or until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Katherene Holtzinger Conner, February 22, 2008 Mechanicsburg, whose term expired. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated December 14, 2007, for the appointment of Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Education, to serve until March 3, 2008 October 1, 2008, or until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice To the Honorable, the Senate David Saxe, State College, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: nomination on the premises.

In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- EDWARD Cz RENDELL nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated Governor January 22, 2008, for the appointment of Stephanie Moore (Public Member), R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty- fourth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Cosmetol- MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ogy, to serve until June 30, 2008, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice February 22, 2008 Marita A. Crawford, Philadelphia, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated December 14, 2007, for the appointment of Nora Peterman, 4634 MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Larchwood Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Education, to February 22, 2008 serve until October 1, 2013, or until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Edith Walker Isacke, Altoona, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: nomination on the premises.

In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- EDWARD G. RENDELL nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated Governor December 14, 2007, for the appointment of B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Education, to serve until MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION October 1, 2008, or until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Wallace Nunn, Drexel Hill, resigned. February 22, 2008 I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. To the Honorable, the Senate EDWARD G. RENDELL of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION December 14, 2007, for the appointment of Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Philadelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial February 22, 2008 District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Education, to serve until October 1, 2011, or until her successor is appointed and To the Honorable, the Senate qualified, vice James Fogarty, Ph.D., Auburn, resigned. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated EDWARD G. RENDELL December 14, 2007, for the appointment of Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Governor Drive, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Education, to serve until October 1, 2013, or until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES Edward Donley, Allentown, resigned. OF KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION nomination on the premises. March 10, 2008 EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 1696 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10,

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 of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated November 8, 2007, for the appointment of Ray Melcher, 37 Michigan December 12, 2007, for the appointment of Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, Sinking Spring 19608, Berks County, Forty-eighth Senatorial Drive, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, as a member of the Council of Trustees of Kutztown University District, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Scotland School for of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until Veterans' Children, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2009, the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his successor is appointed and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice John W. Mason, and qualified, vice Dianne Lutz, Wernersville, whose term expired. Chambersburg, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. nomination on the premises.

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD NOMINATIONS RETURNED TO THE GOVERNOR OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE Senator ROBBINS. Madam President, I request that the nomi- March 10, 2008 nations just read by the Clerk be returned to His Excellency, the Governor. To the Honorable, the Senate A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: in the affirmative. The PRESIDENT. The nominations will be returned to the In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated Governor. November 8, 2007, for the appointment of Brian Cormac Eury (Public Member), 930 Anderson Avenue, Drexel Hill 19026, Delaware County, REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES Twenty-sixth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS Osteopathic Medicine, to serve for a term of four years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months be- Senator ROBBINS, from the Committee on Rules and Execu- yond that period, vice Warren Moser, Downingtown, whose term ex- tive Nominations, reported the following nominations made by pired. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of His Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, which were nomination on the premises. read by the Clerk as follows:

EDWARD G. RENDELL MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA Governor COUNCIL ON AGING

MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY February 20, 2008 COMMITTEE ON PROBATION To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: March 3, 2008 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, Mary J. Erwine, RN, MSN, 490 Lan- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: tern Hill Road, Shavertown 18708, Luzerne County, Twentieth Senato- rial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Coun- In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- cil on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2010, and until her successor is nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated appointed and qualified. February 22, 2008, for the appointment of Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial EDWARD G. RENDELL District, as a member of the Advisory Committee on Probation, to serve Governor for a term of four years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than ninety days beyond that period, vice Robert MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA Galardy, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of COUNCIL ON AGING nomination on the premises. February 20, 2008 EDWARD G RENDELL Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the SCOTLAND SCHOOL FOR VETERANS' CHILDREN advice and consent of the Senate, Carol M. Kay, 235 East 23rd Street, Hazleton 18202, Luzerne County, Twentieth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to March 6, 2008 serve until October 8, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1697

MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD CANCER CONTROL, PREVENTION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND RESEARCH ADVISORY BOARD EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

November 9, 2007 January 31, 2008 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Frances K. Barg, PhD, 423 Colebrook In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Lane, Bryn Mawr 19010, Montgomery County, Seventeenth Senatorial advice and consent of the Senate, Christine Luise Hischmann, MS, District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Cancer Con- OTR/L, FAOTA, R.R. 1, Box 501, Falls 18615, Wyoming County, trol, Prevention and Research Advisory Board to serve for a term of four Twentieth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Rev. Ste- Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure, to serve for phen D. Rosendahl, Erie, deceased. a term of three years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Pamela Toto, Murrysville, whose term expired. EDWARD G RENDELL Governor EDWARD G RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF CLAIMS MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD November 9, 2007 OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 7, 2008

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, Harry G. Gamble, P.E., P.L.S., 28 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Monticello Drive, Lebanon 17042, Lebanon County, Forty-eight Sena- torial District, or appointment as a member of the Board of Claims, to In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the serve until November 15, 2014, and until his successor is appointed and advice and consent of the Senate, Linda Platt Meyer, Ed.D., ATC, PES, qualified, vice Ronald E. Soder, P.E., Camp Hill, whose term expired. 6238 Oyster Bay Court, Bridgeville 15017, Allegheny County, Thirty- seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State EDWARD G RENDELL Board of Osteopathic Medicine, to serve for a term of four years or until Governor her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Gregory Jaques, Fayetteville, whose term ex- MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF CLAIMS pired.

November 9, 2007 EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC TELEVISION NETWORK COMMISSION In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Andrew Sislo, 40 W. Southampton, Philadelphia 19118, Philadelphia County, Fourth Senatorial District, for January 31, 2008 appointment as a member of the Board of Claims, to serve until Novem- ber 15, 2008, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice To the Honorable, the Senate John R. McCarty, Harrisburg, resigned. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

EDWARD G RENDELL In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent of the Senate, David A. Atkinson, 2024 Rock Fall Road, Harrisburg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF NURSING for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Public Television Network Commission, to serve for a term of six years or until his suc- January 3, 2008 cessor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Christopher D. Bartlett (Public Mem- ber), 730 East 20th Street, Apartment 3 W, Chester 19013, Delaware MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC .County, Ninth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the TELEVISION NETWORK COMMISSION State Board of Nursing, to serve for a term of six years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months be- January 31, 2008 yond that period, vice Nathan Hershey, Pittsburgh, resigned.

EDWARD G. RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 1698 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10,

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the NOMINATIONS TAKEN FROM THE TABLE advice and consent of the Senate, Howard A. Myrick, 630 West Aliens Lane, Philadelphia 19119, Philadelphia County, Fourth Senatorial Dis- Senator ROBBINS. Madam President, I call from the table trict, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Public Televi- sion Network Commission, to serve until August 17, 2013, or until his certain nominations and ask for their consideration. successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months The Clerk read the nominations as follows: beyond that period. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor COUNCIL ON AGING

MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC February 20, 2008 TELEVISION NETWORK COMMISSION To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: January 31, 2008 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, Mary J. Erwine, RN, MSN, 490 Lan- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: tern Hill Road, Shavertown 18708, Luzerne County, Twentieth Senato- rial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Coun- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the cil on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2010, and until her successor is advice and consent of the Senate, Vince Sweeney, 130 W. Mt. Airy appointed and qualified. Road, Shavertown 18708, Luzerne County, Twentieth Senatorial Dis- trict, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Public Televi- EDWARD G RENDELL sion Network Commission, to serve until August 17, 2013, or until his Governor successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Patrick Toole, Lewisburg, deceased. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA EDWARD G. RENDELL COUNCIL ON AGING Governor February 20, 2008 MEMBER OF THE PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

November 5, 2007 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Carol M. Kay, 235 East 23rd Street, To the Honorable, the Senate Hazleton 18202, Luzerne County, Twentieth Senatorial District, for of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the qualified. advice and consent of the Senate, Heidi A. Ramirez, PhD., 1010 Clinton Street, Apt. IF, Philadelphia 19107, Philadelphia County, First Senato- EDWARD G. RENDELL rial District, for appointment as a member of the Philadelphia School Governor Reform Commission, to serve until January 18, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice James E. Nevels, West Ches- MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA ter, resigned. CANCER CONTROL, PREVENTION EDWARD G. RENDELL AND RESEARCH ADVISORY BOARD Governor November 9, 2007 NOMINATIONS LAID ON THE TABLE To the Honorable, the Senate Senator ROBBINS. Madam President, I request that the nomi- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: nations just read by the Clerk be laid on the table. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the The PRESIDENT. The nominations will be laid on the table. advice and consent of the Senate, Frances K. Barg, PhD, 423 Colebrook Lane, Bryn Mawr 19010, Montgomery County, Seventeenth Senatorial EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Cancer Con- trol, Prevention and Research Advisory Board to serve for a term of four EXECUTIVE SESSION years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Rev. Ste- phen D. Rosendahl, Erie, deceased. Motion was made by Senator ROBBINS, EDWARD G RENDELL That the Senate do now resolve itself into Executive Session Governor for the purpose of considering certain nominations made by the Governor. Which was agreed to by voice vote. 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1699

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF CLAIMS MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE November 9, 2007 To the Honorable, the Senate February 7, 2008 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: advice and consent of the Senate, Harry G. Gamble, P.E., P.L.S., 28 Monticello Drive, Lebanon 17042, Lebanon County, Forty-eight Sena- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the torial District, or appointment as a member of the Board of Claims, to advice and consent of the Senate, Linda Platt Meyer, Ed.D., ATC, PES, serve until November 15, 2014, and until his successor is appointed and 6238 Oyster Bay Court, Bridgeville 15017, Allegheny County, Thirty- qualified, vice Ronald E. Soder, P.E., Camp Hill, whose term expired. seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, to serve for a term of four years or until EDWARD G. RENDELL her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months Governor beyond that period, vice Gregory Jaques, Fayetteville, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF CLAIMS EDWARD G. RENDELL November 9, 2007 Governor

To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: TELEVISION NETWORK COMMISSION In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Andrew Sislo, 40 W. Southampton, January 31, 2008 Philadelphia 19118, Philadelphia County, Fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Claims, to serve until Novem- ber 15, 2008, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: John R. McCarty, Harrisburg, resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the EDWARD G. RENDELL advice and consent of the Senate, David A. Atkinson, 2024 Rock Fall Governor Road, Harrisburg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Public Television MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF NURSING Network Commission, to serve for a term of six years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months be- January 3, 2008 yond that period.

To the Honorable, the Senate EDWARD Cz RENDELL of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Christopher D. Bartlett (Public Mem- MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC ber), 730 East 20th Street, Apartment 3 W, Chester 19013, Delaware TELEVISION NETWORK COMMISSION County, Ninth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Nursing, to serve for a term of six years or until his suc- January 31, 2008 cessor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Nathan Hershey, Pittsburgh, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate EDWARD G RENDELL of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Howard A. Myrick, 630 West Aliens MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD Lane, Philadelphia 19119, Philadelphia County, Fourth Senatorial Dis- OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY trict, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Public Televi- EDUCATION AND LICENSURE sion Network Commission, to serve until August 17, 2013, or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months January 31, 2008 beyond that period. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Christine Luise Hischmann, MS, MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC OTR/L, FAOTA, R.R. 1, Box 501, Falls 18615, Wyoming County, TELEVISION NETWORK COMMISSION Twentieth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure, to serve for a term of three years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, January 31, 2008 vice Pamela Toto, Murrysville, whose term expired. To the Honorable, the Senate EDWARD G. RENDELL of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Governor 1700 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10,

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the WOZNIAK, PIPPY, TOMLINSON, STOUT, ERICKSON, advice and consent of the Senate, Vince Sweeney, 130 W. Mt. Airy O'PAKE, COSTA, McILHINNEY, MELLOW, ROBBINS, Road, Shavertown 18708, Luzerne County, Twentieth Senatorial Dis- trict, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Public Televi- PILEGGI, GREENLEAF, WAUGH, BROWNE, BOSCOLA, sion Network Commission, to serve until August 17, 2013, or until his DINNIMAN, ARMSTRONG, LAVALLE, D. WHITE, M. successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months WHITE, A. WILLIAMS and EARLL, by unanimous consent, beyond that period, vice Patrick Toole, Lewisburg, deceased. offered Senate Resolution No. 249, entitled: EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor A Resolution declaring March 2008 as "Irish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. MEMBER OF THE PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION On the question, Will the Senate adopt the resolution? November 5, 2007 To the Honorable, the Senate The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Senator Stack. Senator STACK. Madam President, I forgot my green tie. I In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Heidi A. Ramirez, PhD., 1010 Clinton did have it for this week, but I was going to wear it today. The Street, Apt. IF, Philadelphia 19107, Philadelphia County, First Senato- reason I rise today is to, along with my friend and colleague, rial District, for appointment as a member of the Philadelphia School Senator Rafferty, seek unanimous support for a resolution desig- Reform Commission, to serve until January 18, 2009, and until her nating March as Irish American Heritage Month in Pennsylvania. successor is appointed and qualified, vice James E. Nevels, West Ches- ter, resigned. As one of the largest groups to emigrate to America, the Irish and their American descendants have made substantial contribu- EDWARD G. RENDELL tions to our nation and to our State. All across Pennsylvania, Governor Irish Americans will be celebrating their heritage, Irish folk songs will be sung, and Irish contributions to our culture and On the question, community will be noted. The celebration is brought together on Will the Senate advise and consent to the nominations? one special day, St. Patrick's Day, on March 17. It is one day when all men and women are Irish. The yeas and nays were required by Senator ROBBINS and In Philadelphia, the St. Patrick's Day Observance Association were as follows, viz: hosted an event in the Mayor's Reception Room and a parade that YEA-47 was very well-attended yesterday, Sunday, March 9. The society's theme this year is "St. Patrick, bless all those serving the Armstrong Folmer Musto Stout people of God." Now, I think this theme can be applied to all of Baker Fontana O'Pake Tartaglione Boscola Gordner One Tomlinson us, Madam President, and particularly to us as Senators. Not Browne Greenleaf Piccola Vance everyone in this room is Irish, but we are all public servants. In Brubaker Hughes Pileggi Washington fact, I would like to say "God bless" to everyone who is in ser- Corman Kasunic Pippy Waugh Costa Kitchen Punt White, Donald vice to others. No matter what our religion or our background, I Dinniman LaValle Rafferty White, Mary Jo hope we can remember this blessing and continue to serve our Earll Logan Regola Williams, Anthony H. constituents and also encourage others to serve. Eichelberger Madigan Rhoades Wonderling So, Madam President, once again, along with my colleague, Erickson Mcllhinney Robbins Wozniak Ferlo Mellow Stack Senator Rafferty, I hope that my colleagues will support this resolution commemorating Pennsylvania's Irish roots. Happy St. NAY-0 Patrick's Day, and thank you, Madam President. A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Montgomery, Senator Rafferty. Senator RAFFERTY. Madam President, once again, it is my Ordered, That the Governor be informed accordingly. distinct pleasure to work with my friend and colleague, Senator EXECUTIVE SESSION RISES Stack from Philadelphia, on honoring the Irish in Pennsylvania history here in the month of March. Senator ROBBINS. Madam President, I move that the Execu- Madam President, our history of Pennsylvania is rich with the tive Session do now rise. many cultures that came to Pennsylvania, and equally as rich as The motion was agreed to by voice vote. any are the Irish. Whether you look at the mines, whether you UNFINISHED BUSINESS look at the railroads, whether you look at the waterways, whether SENATE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED you look at our roadways, the Irish were instrumental in the con- struction of all those methods of transportation, were instrumen- Senators STACK, RAFFERTY, KASUNIC, PUNT, FERLO, tal in working the coal mines of Pennsylvania, and we are all WASHINGTON, FONTANA, MADIGAN, MUSTO, very familiar with the Molly Maguires, working to better the TARTAGLIONE, BAKER, FOLMER, BRUBAKER, conditions for the miners here in Pennsylvania. 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1701

At the same time, we are known for our passion to make cer- WASHINGTON, ERICKSON, RAFFERTY, FOLMER, tain that government spends money properly and watches over PILEGGI, GREENLEAF, O'PAKE, ORIE, KITCHEN, STACK, the stewardship of the public trust. The Whiskey Rebellion was DINNIMAN, LOGAN, BROWNE, WOZNIAK, EARLL, started by the Irish here in Pennsylvania making sure the Federal McILHINNEY, A. WILLIAMS, ARMSTRONG and COSTA, government taxed wisely and spent the money prudently that was by unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 251, enti- being sent to Washington, D.C. And the Irish played a big part tled: not only in the foundation of this country, but in its preservation, fighting in the Civil War, the infamous Irish Brigade, fighting at A Resolution designating the month of March 2008 as "Deep Vein the battle of Gettysburg, and the Union lines holding back the Thrombosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania in memory of journalist David Bloom. Confederacy, bringing them to their high water mark, and then pushing them back into the border below the Mason-Dixon Line. Which was read, considered, and adopted by voice vote. And the Irish continue to play an important part in our society today. Many of our cities, many of our boroughs, were organized SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION by Irish settlers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. ADOPTED This month is a month to reflect on the many accomplishments of Pennsylvania and especially the Irish in Pennsylvania, WEEKLY RECESS and to all my friends, to all the people of Pennsylvania, I wish them God's blessings on this St. Patrick's Day, and may the Senator PILEGGI offered the following resolution, which was month of March be a time for reflection on what the Irish have read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: done for our society here in Pennsylvania, for our business here in Pennsylvania, and for all of us to learn to work together and In the Senate, March 10, 2008 join together to continue to progress Pennsylvania into the 21st century. RESOLVED, (the House of Representatives concurring), Pursuant to Article II, Section 14, of the Pennsylvania Constitution, that when the Thank you, Madam President. Regular Session of the Senate recesses this week, it reconvene on Mon- day, March 17, 2008, unless sooner recalled by the President Pro Tern- And the question recurring, pore of the Senate; and be it further Will the Senate adopt the resolution? RESOLVED, Pursuant to Article II, Section 14, of the Pennsylva- A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined nia Constitution, that when the Regular Session of the House of Repre- sentatives recesses this week, it reconvene on Monday, March 17, 2008, in the affirmative. unless sooner recalled by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Senator DINNIMAN, by unanimous consent, offered Senate Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present the same to Resolution No. 250, entitled: the House of Representatives for concurrence. A Resolution designating March 13, 2008, as "Good Works Day" CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS in Pennsylvania. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following resolu- On the question, tions, which were read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: Will the Senate adopt the resolution? Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Groves by Senator Brubaker. Senator DINNIMAN. Madam President, Good Works is an Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Derrick H. example of a faith-based organization, and there are thousands of Bonsell by Senator Corman. such organizations in the Commonwealth which help people to Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Jacob Okoko help themselves. In the case of Good Works, 1,700 volunteers Lumbadi Ndjali by Senator Dinniman. repair homes so that people who are poor, people who are elderly Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Alice and do not have the resources, can stay in their own homes. This Henninger by Senator Gordner. example of Good Works, the particular one I am speaking about, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Paul Jeffrey is in Chester County, but there are similar faith-based organiza- Wolf by Senator Mcilhinney. tions throughout our Commonwealth, and this is a way to honor Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Dr. Edward such organizations through this resolution. G. Boehm, Jr., by Senator Mellow. Thank you, Madam President. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. William Bowman and to the Honorable Arthur E. Grim by Sena- And the question recurring, tor O'Pake. Will the Senate adopt the resolution? Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Michael L. A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined Widman by Senator Orie. in the affirmative. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Jonathan M. Dittert and to R. James Macaleer by Senator Pileggi. Senators MELLOW, FERLO, HUGHES, STOUT, PUNT, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Jacqueline KASUNIC, TARTAGLIONE, FONTANA, PIPPY, MUSTO, C. Baguet, Barbara L. Bolas, Bradley Gianni Bruzio, Peter Croke, WILLIAMS, BOSCOLA, LAVALLE, TOMLINSON, BAKER, 1702 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10,

Sean Thomas O'Brien, Moon Area High School Coed Varsity States 2008." This report reviewed the effectiveness of State Gymnastics Team, South Fayette Township School District and governments. They indicated that Pennsylvania was only aver- to Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc., by Senator Pippy. age, and that the budget process was a weakness because of pro- Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Tech Sergeant longed budget debates, which caused a stalemate and shutdown Warren Keith Williams by Senator Regola. of State government. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Justin D. In my opinion, the stalemate and shutdown resulted from the Brobst and to Ryan P. Gudonis by Senator Rhoades. administration holding the budget process hostage in an attempt Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Dr. Jon to promote passage of pet administration projects and by the Johnston by Senator Scarnati. administration reducing necessary and viable line items that they Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Robert Ropars know the legislature supports. Prior to the Governor presenting by Senator Stack. last year's budget, our leadership wrote a letter requesting that the Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the Reverend Governor not play the game of reducing various line items in an Bonnie Camarda, Dr. Kenneth F. Mangan, Sharon N. Humble, attempt to force us to buy them back. The Governor ignored this Pamela Brown, Rebecca S. Campbell, Jane Golden, Tanya Hall, request and has perpetuated this same approach again this year. Dorothy Johnson-Speight, Veronica Joyner, Evelyn Marcha-Hi- I believe these ill-conceived and ill-advised approaches to our dalgo, Karen Nicholas and to the Holmesburg Council No. 1284, negotiations do not signify a good-faith effort on the part of the Knights of Columbus, by Senator Tartaglione. administration to reach a timely resolution to pass our 2008-09 Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Grace G. budget. Shughart and to the Camp Hill Church of God by Senator Vance. The administration has consistently voiced support for eco- Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. nomic development activities. In fact, in the Governor's Budget Joseph Gispanski, Sr., by Senator D. White. Address, he stated that he wanted to pump new momentum into Congratulations of the Senate were extended to David W. Pennsylvania's economy. However, in spite of this stated desire Neal by Senators D. White and Scarnati. to support economic development, the proposed budget reflects Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the Honorable substantial cuts in funds that could be used to bolster our econ- Fred P. Buckholtz by Senator M.J. White. omy. Allow me to focus on two among many areas of concern. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to F. Lee The first is the area in the line item in the Department of Com- Mangan by Senator Wonderling. munity and Economic Development budget that funds the Phila- Congratulations of the Senate were extended to William delphia Regional Port Authority, or PRPA. This line item, Briggman, Jr., Thomas Crowley, Raymond DiBattista, Kassy PennPORTS Philadelphia Regional Port Authority Operations, Titus George, Alvin Glosser and to Edwin Pawlowski by Senator has been funded at approximately $6.5 million over each of the Wozniak. last 2 years. This year, the Governor proposed to cut almost $2.9 million, an approximate 56-percent decrease from this line item. CONDOLENCE RESOLUTIONS This is in the face of an increasing workload required to support The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following resolu- the SouthPort project that the administration has sanctioned-- tions, which were read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: thank you for that--and the increase in staff work necessary to Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the oversee the deepening of the Delaware River channel. Both of late Donald C. Cosgrove, to the family of the late William L. these projects will be very beneficial to our economy in the area. Guyette and to the family of the late Elsie Parkhurst Buyers by In spite of this, the administration is proposing a substantial cut, Senator Baker. which we will have to negotiate to restore so that PRPA will have Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the the resources to oversee these worthwhile projects. late Richard Allen Carter and to the family of the late Andre The second area, also in DCED's budget, is the line item used Delano Johnson by Senator Hughes. by counties and multi-county organizations for their economic Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the development and promotional activities. These are the agencies late Adelle Delores Cofer and to the family of the late Marilyn J. on the front lines of economic development that have the capabil- Carraccio by Senator Kitchen. ity of attracting business and helping them to locate in our coun- fiscal year, the industrial development assis- Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the ties. In the 2006-07 $4.5 million. Last year, the Governor reduced late Joseph A. Rapone by Senators McIlhinney and Fumo. tance line item was Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the this amount to $4.15 million. The legislature was able to negoti- $4.326 million. Again this year, the Gov- late Charles E. Simmons by Senators Mcllhinney and Greenleaf. ate an increase back to $4.15 million. This does not equate to Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the ernor's budget proposal is late Larry Jack Lockhart by Senator D. White. pumping new momentum into Pennsylvania's economy, nor does a substantial decrease in the PennPORTS funding. PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES I recognize that we have responsibility to negotiate and pass a budget. It is my sincere hope that the administration also recog- The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from nizes this. We once again appear to be playing a game with this Delaware, Senator Erickson. so very important function of State government. The administra- Senator ERICKSON. Madam President, last week the Pew tion rhetoric in all cases does not seem to match the content of Charitable Trusts released their report entitled "Grading the the executive budget. We have not been able to pass a budget on 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1703 time since Governor Rendell took office. Let me repeat that. We this issue, as we work through the details of this process, as we have not passed a budget on time since Governor Rendell took try to negotiate the fine points of any measure that could aggres- office. I sincerely hope that this year we will reverse this trend, sively move coverage to these individuals, that we are mindful and I call upon the administration to negotiate in good faith. that these are not just statistics, these are not just numbers on a Thank you. piece of paper, but these are real people with real problems, needing real help and a real resolve from us. The Governor has The PRESIDING OFFICER (Senator Jane C. Orie) in the proposed, it is our responsibility to dispose, and hopefully we Chair. will dispose in short order. This past Saturday, we had a forum in my district, in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair recognizes the gentle- White Marsh Township area of my district, where we talked to man from Washington, Senator Stout. a number of individuals about healthcare and the need to get Senator STOUT. Madam President, first, I want to thank Sen- something done. We received a tremendous amount of positive ator Pileggi for waiting and holding Senate Resolution No. 188 feedback and a willingness and desire for us to move forward on until I was able to return. Thank you, Senator Pileggi, for that this issue and move forward sooner rather than later. We will courtesy. I want to thank my colleagues for the passage of Senate hope that the reports are true, that the measure will soon be Resolution No. 188, which is extremely important to the Ortho- passed in the House and get to us quickly so that we can act in an dox Christians of Pennsylvania. expedited fashion to come up with a positive program to address This resolution asks Turkey to quit discriminating against the this very significant issue that is a healthcare issue at its founda- Orthodox Christians. There has been a relationship since 1453 of tion but, Madam President, is also an economic issue. coexistence between. Christians and Muslims in Turkey, but that We are very clear that the economy, nationally and to some is being jeopardized by Turkey not reserving and respecting the extent here in Pennsylvania, although we are in a little bit better rights of Orthodox Christians. So this is extremely important, and position than most of the States that surround us, but we are clear this resolution will notify the ambassadors and Congress that we that there is a severe economic condition affecting far too many want to see fairness in Turkey's treatment of the Orthodox Chris- families. That does not have to be, and one of the ways we can tians. assist those families is stepping into the breach and providing Thank you, Madam President. healthcare coverage for those who do not have it. And in addition The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair recognizes the gentle- to that, Madam President, create an environment where we can man from Philadelphia, Senator Hughes. slow down the incredible increase in insurance premium rates Senator HUGHES. Madam President, I rise as we approach, that have occurred from 2000 to 2006. based on the scheduled Session days that we have remaining on I point to those numbers, Madam President, because as I have the Calendar up until the end of June, we are now down to day said on this floor at this very podium time and time again, be- 37. There apparently is some hope in sight that, hopefully in the tween 2000 and 2006, health insurance premiums went up over near future, some measure addressing the issue of the uninsured 75.6 percent. That is an incredible increase, an incredible in- in Pennsylvania will be moved forward through the House of crease in that short period of time, while real wages only went up Representatives. At least the reports indicate such, and after 13.3 percent. Madam President, the disparity of the premium some conversation with folks in the administration, at least to- increase versus the wage increase, which has been relatively ward the tail end of last week, things looked positive that some- minimal over that period of time, creates an environment where thing may be moving in the House. The question will then be- many entities, specifically businesses, both small businesses and come, of course, Madam President, if we can get that measure large businesses are reducing, number one, the quality and the addressed in the Senate and hopefully get a resolution negotiated expansiveness of their healthcare coverage, and number two, they and agreed to sooner rather than later. are cutting out coverage for thousands of individuals. That is We are again in the position of having to remind the public unacceptable in this environment. We must step forward and step and this body that we still have well close to almost 800,000 in the breach to provide real assistance for these very real people. adults in this Commonwealth who have no health insurance. Over So as I said before, Madam President, we will keep hope 71 percent of these adults, Madam President, are employed. Most alive. We will hope that there will be positive action in the very of these individuals are women, and most of them are raising short future on this issue in the House of Representatives and that families. And this is, as I have indicated on the past several Ses- a measure can get to us soon and that we will hope and work so sion days over the last couple of months, well going back into that we can pass a measure in a very short period of time, get it last year, this is not solely a healthcare issue. Although it is a to the Governor, he can sign it, and we can step in the breach for significant healthcare issue, Madam President, this is also an those hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania residents who need issue of the economy, of an economic reality for these individu- someone to step up for them. als, these families who are so severely impacted in the context of The Federal government has dropped the ball. Dropped the not having health insurance. ball. They have fumbled the ball. They have missed the pass. So hopefully, Madam President, we will keep hope alive. We They have thrown an incompletion. They have missed the shot. will hope and work to make sure that the House moves a measure They have swung the bat and struck out. They have hit a pop fly and that when it gets to the Senate that we can be successful over that has been caught. They have messed up, not responded, not here, and successful in short order. We must be mindful, Madam been responsive, and we must step in the breach to deal with this President, that as we work through the legislative intricacies of issue with a thoughtful program. The Federal government, 1704 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 10,

Madam President, has thrown a gutter ball on this issue. They MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2008 swung at the golf ball and missed. They missed, and they 10:00 A.M. COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE Room 8E-B dropped. And they have lost their responsibility, and they have FOR SENATE BILL NO. 246 East Wing lost sight of the real needs of the people in Pennsylvania to deal (discussion on Senate Bill No. 246) with this issue. Consequently, it is our responsibility to step up. And hope- RECESS fully, Madam President, hopefully, with only 37 more days left The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair recognizes the gentle- in this Session, we can assume the leadership role that we were man from Delaware, Senator Pileggi. required to do, that we were sent here to do, and get this measure Senator PILEGGI. Madam President, I move that the Senate addressed and get it addressed in a way that is going to respond do now recess until Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at 1 p.m., Eastern to the needs of the people of this Commonwealth. Daylight Saving Time. Thank you very much. The motion was agreed to by voice vote. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SECRETARY The Senate recessed at 4:21 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time. The following announcements were read by the Secretary of the Senate:

SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

TUESDAY. MARCH 11. 2008

9:30 A.M. APPROPRIATIONS (additional Senate Maj. budget hearing) Caucus Rm.

11:00 A.M. GAME AND FISHERIES (public Hrg. Rm. I hearing to receive the annual report North Off. of the PA Game Commission, followed by an informational meeting on Deer Management)

12:30 P.M. CONSUMER PROTECTION AND Room 8E-A PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE (to East Wing consider Senate Bill No. 359, Senate Resolution No. 206; and House Bills No. 1612 and 1693)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008

9:30 A.M. CONSUMER PROTECTION AND Hrg. Rm. I PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE North Off. (public hearing on the PUC Budget)

10:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE Room 461 (to consider Senate Bill No. 340; Main Capitol Senate Resolution No. 246; and House Bills No. 883 and 1320)

THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2008

10:00 A.M. COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE Hrg. Rm. I FOR SENATE BILL NO. 246 North Off. (public hearing to receive testimony on Senate Bill No. 246)

MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2008

10:30 A.M. JUDICIARY (public hearing on Hrg. Rm. 1 Senate Bill No. 1250) North Off.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2008

11:30 A.M. JUDICIARY (to consider Senate Room 8E-B Bills No. 1021, 1107, 1149, 1150, East Wing 1250, 1269 and 1278; and House Bills No. 306 and 675)