COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Legislative Journal

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015

SESSION OF 2015 199TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 10

SENATE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, James Joseph, 103 West 20th Street, WEDNESDAY, February 4, 2015 Hazleton 18201, Luzerne County, Fourteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as Adjutant General of Military and Veterans Affairs, to The Senate met at 11 a.m., Eastern Standard Time. serve until the third Tuesday of January 2019, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice The Honorable Wesley Craig, resigned.

The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Mike Stack) in the Chair. Governor PRAYER SECRETARY OF AGING The Chaplain, Reverend DR. PAUL D. GEHRIS, retired pas- February 4, 2015 tor of American Baptist Churches - U.S.A., Shermans Dale, of- To the Honorable, the Senate fered the following prayer: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Let us pray. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Almighty and everlasting God, You who are called by differ- advice and consent of the Senate, , 1224 Prospect Ave- nue, Scranton 18505, Lackawanna County, Twenty-second Senatorial ent names and approached in different ways, accept our gratitude District, for appointment as Secretary of Aging, to serve until the third for this day, its privileges and responsibilities. We offer thanks Tuesday of January 2019, and until her successor is appointed and qual- for our beloved Commonwealth, its founders, its sustainers, ser- ified, vice The Honorable Brian Duke, Washington Crossing, resigned. vants, and all who are committed to the principles of the com- TOM WOLF mon weal. I pray for this Senate, our upper Chamber. Grant to its Governor elected Members and staff the gifts of seeking truth and serving justice. May they have a high sense of duty, good sense, common SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE sense, and sensitivity. Help them to do good work here and in February 4, 2015 their districts. May they have wisdom in committee and caucus, and on this historic floor. This prayer is offered in Your holy To the Honorable, the Senate name. Amen. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks Reverend Dr. Gehris, advice and consent of the Senate, , 584 Clear View who is the guest today of Senator Teplitz. Road, Aspers 17304, Adams County, Thirty-third Senatorial District, for appointment as Secretary of Agriculture, to serve until the third PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Tuesday of January 2019, and until his successor is appointed and quali- fied, vice The Honorable George Greig, Linesville, resigned. (The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those assembled.) TOM WOLF COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR Governor NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE SECRETARY OF BANKING AND SECURITIES February 4, 2015 The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- munications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the To the Honorable, the Senate Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to the of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, , 1 Greenbriar Cir- ADJUTANT GENERAL OF MILITARY cle, Newtown, PA [sic] 18940, Bucks County, Tenth Senatorial Dis- trict, for appointment as Secretary of Banking and Securities, to serve AND VETERANS AFFAIRS until the third Tuesday of January 2019, and until her successor is ap- pointed and qualified, vice The Honorable Glenn Moyer, Oley Town- February 4, 2015 ship, resigned. TOM WOLF To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 142 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE FEBRUARY 4,

SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH SECRETARY OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAMS

February 4, 2015 February 4, 2015 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, Pedro Cortes, 1602 Churchill Road, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Harrisburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for advice and consent of the Senate, Garold Tennis, 106 Calder Street, appointment as Secretary of the Commonwealth, to serve until the third Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for Tuesday of January 2019, and until his successor is appointed and quali- reappointment as Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs, to serve fied, vice The Honorable Carol Aichele, Tredyffrin, resigned. until the third Tuesday of January 2019, and until his successor is ap- pointed and qualified. TOM WOLF Governor TOM WOLF Governor SECRETARY OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SECRETARY OF EDUCATION February 4, 2015 February 4, 2015 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, , 243 Hoodridge Drive, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Pittsburgh 15234, Allegheny County, Thirty-seventh Senatorial District, advice and consent of the Senate, II, 1321 Quarry Lane, for appointment as Secretary of Community and Economic Develop- Lancaster 17603, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Senatorial District, for ment, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2019, and until his appointment as Secretary of Education, to serve until the third Tuesday successor is appointed and qualified, vice The Honorable C. Alan of January 2019, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Walker, Bigler, resigned. The Honorable Carolyn Dumaresq, Harrisburg, resigned.

TOM WOLF TOM WOLF Governor Governor

SECRETARY OF CONSERVATION SECRETARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND NATURAL RESOURCES February 4, 2015 February 4, 2015 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, John Quigley, 153 N. 17th Street, advice and consent of the Senate, Cynthia Dunn, 271 Hillcrest Road, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Secretary of Environmental Protection, to serve until for appointment as Secretary of Conservation and Natural Resources, the third Tuesday of January 2019, and until his successor is appointed to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2019, and until her successor and qualified, vice The Honorable Dana Aunkst, Mount Holly Springs, is appointed and qualified, vice The Honorable Ellen Ferretti, Dallas, resigned. resigned. TOM WOLF TOM WOLF Governor Governor SECRETARY OF GENERAL SERVICES SECRETARY OF CORRECTIONS February 4, 2015 February 4, 2015 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, Curtis Topper, 5316 Ventnor Road, advice and consent of the Senate, John Wetzel, 1920 Technology Park- Bethesda, MD 20816, Montgomery County, for appointment as Secre- way, Mechanicsburg 17050, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial tary of General Services, to serve until the third Tuesday of January District, for reappointment as Secretary of Corrections, to serve until the 2019, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice The Hon- third Tuesday of January 2019, and until his successor is appointed and orable Sheri Phillips, Harrisburg, resigned. qualified. TOM WOLF TOM WOLF Governor Governor 2015 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 143

SECRETARY OF HEALTH PHYSICIAN GENERAL

February 4, 2015 February 4, 2015

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, Karen Murphy, 1103 Oakmont Rd., advice and consent of the Senate, Rachel Levine, 118 Autumnwood Clarks Summit 18411, Lackawanna County, Twenty-second Senatorial Drive, Middletown 17057, Dauphin County, Forty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as Secretary of Health, to serve until the third District, for appointment as Physician General, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2019, and until her successor is appointed and qual- Tuesday of January 2019, and until her successor is appointed and qual- ified, vice The Honorable Michael Wolf, Lemoyne, resigned. ified, vice The Honorable Carrie Delone, Camp Hill, resigned.

TOM WOLF TOM WOLF Governor Governor

SECRETARY OF HUMAN SERVICES SECRETARY OF REVENUE

February 4, 2015 February 4, 2015

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, Theodore Dallas, 136 N. Bread Street, advice and consent of the Senate, Eileen McNulty, 602 Park Avenue, Unit 204, Philadelphia 19106, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial New Cumberland 17070, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Secretary of Human Services, to serve until District, for appointment as Secretary of Revenue, to serve until the the third Tuesday of January 2019, and until his successor is appointed third Tuesday of January 2019, and until her successor is appointed and and qualified, vice The Honorable Beverly Mackereth, Spring Grove, qualified, vice The Honorable , Shavertown, resigned. resigned. TOM WOLF TOM WOLF Governor Governor STATE POLICE COMMISSIONER INSURANCE COMMISSIONER February 4, 2015 February 4, 2015 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, Marcus Brown, 1800 Elmerton Ave- advice and consent of the Senate, , 4240 Williamsburg nue, Harrisburg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, Road, Apartment A, Harrisburg 17109, [data missing] for appointment for appointment as State Police Commissioner, to serve until the third as Insurance Commissioner, to serve until the third Tuesday of January Tuesday of January 2019, and until his successor is appointed and quali- 2019, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice The Hon- fied, vice The Honorable Frank Noonan, Clarks Summit, resigned. orable Michael Consedine, Mechanicsburg, resigned. TOM WOLF TOM WOLF Governor Governor SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY February 4, 2015 February 4, 2015 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, , 2106 Basswood advice and consent of the Senate, , 509 Fountain Drive, Lafayette Hill 19444, Montgomery County, Seventh Senatorial Street, Philadelphia 19128, Philadelphia County, Third Senatorial Dis- District, for appointment as Secretary of Transportation, to serve until trict, for appointment as Secretary of Labor [data missing], to serve the third Tuesday of January 2019, and until her successor is appointed until the third Tuesday of January 2019, and until her successor is ap- and qualified, vice The Honorable Barry Schoch, Camp Hill, resigned. pointed and qualified, vice The Honorable Julia Hearthway, Norristown, resigned. TOM WOLF Governor TOM WOLF Governor 144 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE FEBRUARY 4,

BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 4, 2015. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Senate Bills numbered, entitled, and referred as follows, which were Senators WHITE, YAW, BREWSTER, BLAKE, read by the Clerk: VULAKOVICH, SMITH, COSTA, BOSCOLA, SCARNATI and BROWNE presented to the Chair SB 398, entitled: February 4, 2015 An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in express anatomical gifts, Senators YUDICHAK and COSTA presented to the Chair SB further providing for use of driver's license or identification card to 391, entitled: indicate organ or tissue donation. An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consoli- Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- dated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for special plates for honorary consuls and official representatives of foreign govern- TION, February 4, 2015. ments. Senators WHITE, VULAKOVICH, COSTA, BOSCOLA and Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- RAFFERTY presented to the Chair SB 399, entitled: TION, February 4, 2015. An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylva- nia Consolidated Statutes, in minors, further providing for the offense Senators YUDICHAK, KITCHEN, TEPLITZ, FONTANA, of carrying a false identification card. BREWSTER, BOSCOLA, SCHWANK, TARTAGLIONE, Which was committed to the Committee on LAW AND JUS- WHITE, HUGHES, COSTA, FARNESE and BLAKE presented TICE, February 4, 2015. to the Chair SB 392, entitled: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, providing for the powers Senators HAYWOOD, LEACH and HUGHES presented to and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry in job creation; and the Chair SB 400, entitled: making inconsistent repeals of certain provisions of the Public School An Act amending the act of October 15, 1980 (P.L.950, No.164), Code of 1949, the Public Welfare Code, the Pennsylvania Adult and known as the Commonwealth Attorneys Act, in general provisions, Family Literacy Act, the Project Independence Act and the Job En- further providing for definitions; and, in Office of Attorney General, hancement Act. further providing for criminal prosecutions. Which was committed to the Committee on LABOR AND Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, INDUSTRY, February 4, 2015. February 4, 2015.

Senators YUDICHAK, TEPLITZ, FONTANA, ARGALL, Senators WHITE, EICHELBERGER, YAW, SCARNATI, COSTA, BREWSTER, BOSCOLA, SCHWANK, WHITE and GREENLEAF, BARTOLOTTA, ARGALL, VULAKOVICH, BROWNE presented to the Chair SB 393, entitled: WARD, VOGEL, ALLOWAY, AUMENT, VANCE, An Act establishing the Regional Efficiency Development Incen- STEFANO, FOLMER, HUTCHINSON, RAFFERTY, tive Program; providing for powers and duties of the Department of BROOKS, BROWNE and WAGNER presented to the Chair SB Community and Economic Development; and establishing the Regional Efficiency Development Incentive Fund. 401, entitled: An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Which was committed to the Committee on COMMUNITY, Consolidated Statutes, in retirement for State employees and officers, further providing for definitions, for mandatory and optional member- ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, Feb- ship and for classes of service; and providing for State Legislators' ruary 4, 2015. Defined Contribution Program.

Senators YUDICHAK, TEPLITZ, SMITH, TARTAGLIONE, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- RAFFERTY, DINNIMAN, FARNESE, BROWNE and BLAKE ruary 4, 2015. presented to the Chair SB 394, entitled: An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Con- Senators BAKER, MENSCH, HUTCHINSON and FOLMER solidated Statutes, in revenues, further providing for transfers from presented to the Chair SB 402, entitled: State Gaming Fund. An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in particular rights and immunities, Which was committed to the Committee on COMMUNITY, providing for liability rules applicable to product sellers. ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, Feb- ruary 4, 2015. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 4, 2015. Senators VANCE, KITCHEN, BAKER, YAW, BREWSTER, FONTANA, HUGHES, FOLMER, YUDICHAK, TEPLITZ, Senators BAKER, FOLMER and STEFANO presented to the COSTA, GREENLEAF, SMITH, SCHWANK, PILEGGI, Chair SB 403, entitled: BROWNE, RAFFERTY and VULAKOVICH presented to the An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Chair SB 396, entitled: Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in limitation of time, providing for a statute of repose in product liability actions. An Act reenacting and amending the act of July 8, 1986 (P.L.408, No.89), known as the Health Care Cost Containment Act, further pro- Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, viding for sunset; and making editorial changes. February 4, 2015. 2015 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 145

Senators TOMLINSON, FONTANA, BREWSTER, SB 316 (Pr. No. 206) TARTAGLIONE, FARNESE and RAFFERTY presented to the Chair SB 406, entitled: An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Con- An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylva- solidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for public access to nia Consolidated Statutes, in offenses against the family, further provid- procurement records; and, in source selection and contract formation, ing for endangering welfare of children. further providing for sole source procurement and for emergency pro- curement. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 4, 2015. LEGISLATIVE LEAVES The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Senators TOMLINSON, GREENLEAF, WARD, SMITH, Centre, Senator Corman. BREWSTER, TARTAGLIONE, SCHWANK, HUGHES, Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I request a temporary COSTA and RAFFERTY presented to the Chair SB 407, enti- Capitol leave for Senator Pileggi, and a legislative leave for Sen- tled: ator Browne. An Act providing for Advisory Committee on Immunization Prac- The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from tices' recommendations for influenza vaccination in children and for duties of the Department of Health. Allegheny, Senator Costa. Senator COSTA. Mr. President, I request legislative leaves for Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC Senator Leach and Senator Wiley. HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 4, 2015. The PRESIDENT. Senator Corman requests a temporary Capitol leave for Senator Pileggi, and a legislative leave for Sen- Senators FOLMER, STEFANO, SCARNATI, ator Browne. EICHELBERGER, VULAKOVICH, ARGALL, HUTCHIN- Senator Costa requests legislative leaves for Senator Leach SON, ALLOWAY, WHITE, VANCE, AUMENT and RAFFER- and Senator Wiley. TY presented to the Chair SB 408, entitled: Without objection, the leaves will be granted. An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania Consol- idated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to retirement for LEAVE OF ABSENCE school employees, further providing for definitions. Senator CORMAN asked and obtained a leave of absence for Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- Senator WHITE, for today's Session, for personal reasons. ruary 4, 2015. JOURNAL APPROVED Senators BAKER, YUDICHAK, BREWSTER, The PRESIDENT. The Journal of the Session of January 20, VULAKOVICH, RAFFERTY, HUGHES and COSTA presented 2015, is now in print. to the Chair SB 410, entitled: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylva- The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the Session of nia Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for January 20, 2015. possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility. Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I move that further reading of the Journal be dispensed with and the Journal be approved. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 4, 2015. On the question, Will the Senate agree to the motion? APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE The yeas and nays were required by Senator CORMAN and were as follows, viz: The PRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to announce the Presi- dent pro tempore has made the following appointment: YEA-48 Mr. J. Andrew Crompton to the Governing Board of the Penn- Alloway Dinniman McGarrigle Teplitz sylvania Convention Center Authority. Argall Eichelberger McIlhinney Tomlinson Aument Farnese Mensch Vance BILLS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE Baker Folmer Pileggi Vogel Bartolotta Fontana Rafferty Vulakovich Senator FOLMER, from the Committee on State Government, Blake Gordner Scarnati Wagner Boscola Greenleaf Scavello Ward reported the following bills: Brewster Haywood Schwank Wiley Brooks Hughes Smith Williams SB 9 (Pr. No. 241) Browne Hutchinson Smucker Wozniak Corman Kitchen Stefano Yaw Costa Leach Tartaglione Yudichak An Act requiring identification of lawful presence in the United States as a prerequisite to the receipt of public benefits. NAY-0 SB 82 (Pr. No. 58) A majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the question An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), was determined in the affirmative. known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, further providing for powers The PRESIDENT. The Journal is approved. and duties of county boards of election. 146 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE FEBRUARY 4,

GUEST OF SENATOR ROBERT F. TEPLITZ The PRESIDENT. For purposes of a meeting of the Commit- PRESENTED TO THE SENATE tee on Urban Affairs and Housing, to be followed by a Republi- can caucus, without objection, the Senate stands in recess. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Dauphin, Senator Teplitz. AFTER RECESS Senator TEPLITZ. Mr. President, I rise to introduce our guest The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having expired, the Chaplain before the Senate today, the Reverend Dr. Paul Gehris. Senate will come to order. Reverend Gehris is a retired interim pastor in Perry County, and he served the American Baptist Churches in Marysville, Blain, LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED and other communities in the county for 40 years. Reverend Gehris is no stranger to this building. He has served as a guest The PRESIDENT. Senator Browne has returned, and his leg- Chaplain under every administration since 1973. So, I am very islative leave is cancelled. pleased that we were able to keep his streak alive today. He has also been affiliated with the Pennsylvania Council of Churches CALENDAR for 25 years. Reverend Gehris currently lives in Shermans Dale, THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR Perry County, in a community that he founded called Greening Life. BILL OVER IN ORDER I ask that my Senate colleagues join me in giving our guest Chaplain, the Reverend Dr. Paul Gehris, our appreciation and our SB 4 -- Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order usual warm welcome. at the request of Senator CORMAN. The PRESIDENT. Would the guest of Senator Teplitz please rise so that the Senate may give you its usual warm welcome. BILL ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (Applause.) AND FINAL PASSAGE The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks the Reverend for all of his prayers. SB 210 (Pr. No. 121) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED ation of the bill, entitled: The PRESIDENT. Senator Leach has returned, and his legis- An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the lative leave is cancelled. Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juries and jurors, further provid- ing for exemptions from jury duty. GUESTS OF SENATOR LLOYD K. SMUCKER PRESENTED TO THE SENATE Considered the third time and agreed to, The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from On the question, Lancaster, Senator Smucker. Shall the bill pass finally? Senator SMUCKER. Mr. President, I have some individuals in the gallery whom I would like to introduce today. They are a The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of group of homeschoolers and their families from my area. As I the Constitution and were as follows, viz: met them today, I realized that some are from Senator Aument's area as well, and some are from Senator Dinniman's area. There YEA-48 are three families: Amos and Esther Petersheim, with their son, Alloway Dinniman McGarrigle Teplitz Joel; Leon and Cindy Beiler, with their daughters Heather and Argall Eichelberger McIlhinney Tomlinson Holly, and their son, Nathan; Al and Verna Beiler, with their Aument Farnese Mensch Vance daughter, Emily, and son, Hans. They have been friends of my Baker Folmer Pileggi Vogel Bartolotta Fontana Rafferty Vulakovich family for a long, long time, and I am very, very pleased to wel- Blake Gordner Scarnati Wagner come them to the Capitol here today. Boscola Greenleaf Scavello Ward The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Smucker Brewster Haywood Schwank Wiley Brooks Hughes Smith Williams please rise so that the Senate may give you its usual warm wel- Browne Hutchinson Smucker Wozniak come. Corman Kitchen Stefano Yaw (Applause.) Costa Leach Tartaglione Yudichak

RECESS NAY-0

The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from A majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the question Centre, Senator Corman. was determined in the affirmative. Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I request a recess of the Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to Senate for purposes of a meeting of the Committee on Urban the House of Representatives for concurrence. Affairs and Housing to be held in the Rules room, to be followed by a brief Republican caucus also to be held in the Rules room. 2015 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 147

SECOND CONSIDERATION CALENDAR A Resolution designating the month of February 2015 as "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania. BILLS OVER IN ORDER On the question, Will the Senate adopt the resolution? SB 161, SB 180 and SB 290 -- Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman CORMAN. from Philadelphia, Senator Kitchen. Senator KITCHEN. Mr. President, it is not only the contribu- BILLS ON SECOND CONSIDERATION tion of more recognizable African Americans whom we point AND REREFERRED towards during "Black History Month," it is also the contribu- tions of farmers, homemakers, explorers, educators, and those SB 293 (Pr. No. 304) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- who work to make change and make a difference every day. ation of the bill, entitled: Black history has been a part of our celebrations for decades, and it is wonderful that we celebrate its successes because it gives us An Act regulating navigators and assisters in the education and promotion of health insurance exchanges. a chance to note some of the great contributions that African Americans have made and continue to make each and every day Considered the second time and agreed to, across Pennsylvania and the United States. So please join me, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- Mr. President, in adopting my resolution. ation. Upon motion of Senator CORMAN, and agreed to by voice And the question recurring, vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on Will the Senate adopt the resolution? Appropriations. A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined in the affirmative. SB 397 (Pr. No. 305) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: Senators BREWSTER, BAKER, HAYWOOD, GREEN- LEAF, WOZNIAK, VULAKOVICH, FONTANA, TEPLITZ, An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the HUTCHINSON, ALLOWAY, SCHWANK, HUGHES, COSTA, Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in bonds and recognizances, PILEGGI, KITCHEN, BROWNE, DINNIMAN, BLAKE, amending provisions relating to professional bondsmen and providing SMITH, RAFFERTY, BOSCOLA and FARNESE, by unani- for authorization to conduct business within each county, for forfeited mous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 19, entitled: undertaking and for private cause of action. A Resolution designating February 7 through 14, 2015, as "Con- Considered the second time and agreed to, genital Heart Defect Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- ation. On the question, Upon motion of Senator CORMAN, and agreed to by voice Will the Senate adopt the resolution? vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Allegheny, Senator Brewster. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Senator BREWSTER. Mr. President, I am honored to address BILL REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE the Senate today to recognize February 7 through 14, 2015, as "Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. Senator WAGNER, from the Committee on Urban Affairs Designating this week in February about CHDs promotes greater and Housing, reported the following bill: public awareness about these defects. Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defect in the United States. SB 179 (Pr. No. 230) Newborn screenings for CHDs involve a simple test called pulse An Act amending Title 48 (Lodging and Housing) of the Pennsyl- oximetry. These screenings are the most effective way to detect vania Consolidated Statutes, consolidating statutory provisions on ho- critical CHDs, and they can identify about 1,200 additional new- tels; and repealing certain provisions of the Fire and Panic Act, The born CHDs each year. CHD screenings cost between $5 and $14 Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, the Pennsylvania Innkeepers' Rights for each newborn screened. I encourage my colleagues in the Act, the Infant Crib Safety Act and other acts relating to hotels. Senate to support this resolution. Thank you. SENATE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED And the question recurring, Senators KITCHEN, COSTA, BREWSTER, BOSCOLA, Will the Senate adopt the resolution? SCAVELLO, GREENLEAF, HAYWOOD, DINNIMAN, A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined HUTCHINSON, TEPLITZ, WILLIAMS, FONTANA, in the affirmative. PILEGGI, SCHWANK, AUMENT, HUGHES, YUDICHAK, BROWNE, SMITH, FARNESE, RAFFERTY and BLAKE, by Senators BAKER, SCAVELLO, GREENLEAF, KITCHEN, unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 18, entitled: HAYWOOD, T E P LIT Z, FONTANA, MENSCH, VULAKOVICH, DINNIMAN, YAW, BOSCOLA, 148 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE FEBRUARY 4,

BARTOLOTTA, SCHWANK, WOZNIAK, ALLOWAY, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Lloyd AUMENT, RAFFERTY, SMITH, HUGHES, COSTA and Hamberger II, Pauline Masemer and to Jeffrey R. Garvick by YUDICHAK, by unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution Senator Alloway. No. 20, entitled: Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Luther Mau- rer, Niko G. Trate, Galen Glen Winery, citizens of the Borough A Resolution designating the week of February 8 through 14, 2015, of Shoemakersville, Gabriel Chamber Ensemble and to the citi- as "Cardiac Rehabilitation Week" in Pennsylvania. zens of the Village of Shartlesville by Senator Argall. Which was read, considered, and adopted by voice vote. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Claus Doerfler, Master Sergeant Gary P. Reven, John N. Buch, Senators BLAKE, BREWSTER, HAYWOOD, GREEN- James Tracy Crawford, Elizabeth K. Millard, Kathryn H. LEAF, FONTANA, ALLOWAY, DINNIMAN, RAFFERTY, Howland, Norma M. Dunlap, Gerald A. Robison and to Harold SCHWANK, SMITH, AUMENT, COSTA, VULAKOVICH, F. Shartle, Jr., by Senator Aument. BOSCOLA, WOZNIAK, FARNESE and TARTAGLIONE, by Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Edward unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 21, entitled: Zachary Harsch, Zachary Curtis, Adam Curtis, Brian Daniel Butler, Eric Boyd Davies, Alexander Lee McCarthy and to A Resolution designating the month of February 2015 as "Turner Christopher Poska by Senator Baker. Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to David J. Heintzelman, Truman Kunsman, Raymond Mohr and to Frey's On the question, Better Foods by Senator Boscola. Will the Senate adopt the resolution? Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Dr. William R. Sonnenberg, Dylan Charles Nelson and to Benjamin R. Learn The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from by Senator Brooks. Lackawanna, Senator Blake. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Ruth M. Hari Senator BLAKE. Mr. President, Turner syndrome is a and to Tanya Tyler by Senator Browne. noninheritable chromosomal disorder that affects 1 in 2,500 live Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Maxine O. female births. Earlier diagnosis will help girls and women get a Ishler, Oliver John Dailey, R. Ann Kanagy, Bellefonte Family complete cardiac screening, facilitate prevention and remediation YMCA Child Care Program and to WPSU/Penn State Public of growth failure, hearing problems, and learning disabilities. Media by Senator Corman. Individuals with Turner syndrome have an increased risk of non- Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Chief Gerald verbal learning disorders, which can cause problems in math, Simpson, James Latta, Timmy T. Nelson, Thomas Goggin, visual-spatial skills, executive function skill impairment, and job Deborah Ryan, Christopher Fiorentino, Ryan B. Nadel, Ray- retention problems. A disproportionately small amount of fund- mond Stackhouse, Alexander M. Wetzel, David Gabriele ing is available for Turner syndrome research and support. With Nascari, Christian Lee Miller, Josh Klaczak, Jack E. Morris, the help of medical specialists and a good social support system, George Fox Friends School, Greater Valley Forge Transportation a woman with Turner syndrome can live a happy and healthy Management Association and to the People's Light and Theatre life. Company by Senator Dinniman. Dana-Lynne Bozym from Throop, Pennsylvania, the 22nd Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Main Line Senatorial District, is a very proud mother of Carly-Joy, a beauti- Chinese Culture Center, Inc., by Senators Dinniman and Leach. ful little 7-year-old who was born with Turner syndrome and is Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Cheryl A. truly a miracle. She is a miracle because only 1 percent of chil- Rembert Miles by Senators Dinniman and Pileggi. dren afflicted with this syndrome survive full-term pregnancy. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Joseph H. Although only 7, she has endured many traumas and she only Reed by Senator Eichelberger. wants to use it to her benefit. She someday wants to become a Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Austin Myers children's heart doctor. Instead of becoming a cardiologist, she and to Kyle W. Kern by Senator Gordner. is going to become a pediatric cardiologist. She says she wants Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Marie to help babies and have them not be afraid of doctors or pain. So Meszaros and to Andrew John Miller by Senator Greenleaf. for little Carly-Joy and other miracles out there, let us join the Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Ray host of other States who have declared February as "Turner Syn- Greenberg by Senators Greenleaf and Tomlinson. drome Awareness Month." Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Eric Wacker Thank you, Mr. President. and to Troop 358 of the Boy Scouts of America by Senator Haywood. And the question recurring, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Dr. and Mrs. Will the Senate adopt the resolution? Michael Saltzburg by Senator Hughes. A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. in the affirmative. Bernard Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Dailey, Mr. and Mrs. Ray- mond Bauer, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zavacky, Mr. and Mrs. Jo- CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS seph C. Appel, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown, Mr. and Mrs. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following resolu- Thomas W. Hollefreund, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Richter, Mr. tions, which were read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: and Mrs. Fred Shoup, Judy Cerra, Wanda Buerkle, Olivia Sechriest, Debbie Haines, Dianna Sleeman, Pat Leach, Barb 2015 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 149

Lucia, Douglas H. Becker, Karl E. Becker, Zacherl Motor Truck Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Hunter Sales, Inc., Pine-Ton Farm and to Huff Funeral Home and Cre- Wayne Stuyvesant by Senators Vance and Folmer. mation Services, Inc., by Senator Hutchinson. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to citizens of the Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Commissioner Borough of Zelienople by Senator Vogel. Charles H. Ramsey by Senator Kitchen and others. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Chief John Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Taylor Rish- Anthony Sabol, Jr., Helen Bajkowski and to Hilltop Hose Com- Klemm, Alex Daniel Storrer, Eric William Storrer and to pany No. 3, Station 168 by Senator Vulakovich. Harcum College by Senator Leach. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mike Peters, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mary Louise Jr., Martin Altenbaugh, Tommy Horsmon, Calvin Scherff, Wil- Garlick Creighton Cini and to John C. Falcone by Senator liam Sensenich, Duane Campbell, James Berger, Jim Haigis, McGarrigle. Jacob Petro, Gary Miller, Keith Gray, Nick Gray, Mark Vargo, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Joel Greco, Dale Fowler, Chad Grabiak and to Christopher Martino by Sena- Frederick Schuetz and to Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy by tor Ward. Senator Mensch. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Gracey Evans Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Cameron by Senator White. Louis Zach and to the Spring-Ford Youth Athletic League 10- Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Albert M. and-Under Baseball Team by Senator Rafferty. Hawkins, Jr., by Senator Williams. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Nelson, Master Sergeant Timothy L. Cleveland, Makayla Russell Michael Peruso, Mr. and Mrs. James Shaffer and to Wil- Whaling, Kyle Yates, Jennifer Ingram, Nicholas David Reitz, liam C. Polacek by Senator Wozniak. Marilyn Blackmore, Blossburg Lodge No. 350, Free and Ac- Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Nicholas An- cepted Masons, Dyne Excavating and to the Jefferson County thony Granteed, Francis Lamb-Thomas, Sachiyo Selecky, An- Penn State Extension by Senator Scarnati. drew A. Andreeko, Gary F. Dobias and to Matthew Joseph Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Evan James Dovidas by Senator Yudichak. Chuss and to George Houck by Senator Scavello. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the Family Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Calvin B. Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania by Senators Summers and to the Kutztown Hobos by Senator Schwank. Yudichak and Baker. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Margaret DeWalt Mendenhall and to the Upper Saint Clair High School CONDOLENCE RESOLUTIONS Innovative App Team by Senator Smith. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following resolu- Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Austin Lee tions, which were read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: King by Senator Smucker. Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Richard late Raymond Bartolacci, Sr., by Senator Boscola. Forman by Senator Tartaglione. Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. late Raymond H. Carr by Senator Dinniman. William Heiss, Sergeant First Class George N. Leshko, Fannie Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the Harden, Matthew Miller, Ben Killinger, Jason Barnes, Bruce late Curtis E. Thompson, to the family of the late Esther F. Goss Hetrick and to Todd Brajkovich by Senator Teplitz. and to the family of the late Paul H. Balderston by Senator Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Chief Steven McIlhinney. J. Krippel, Joseph Seborowski, Sr., Jason Knapp, Ed Frydlewicz, Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the Henry Arment, Bill Poynor, Jr., Lewis Powell, Joseph late Newstell Marable, Sr., by Senators Rafferty and Mensch. McFadden, Seniz Warner, Terry Warner, John A. Boyle, Derya Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the Warner, Greg Spector, Stephen Brookes, Paul Messina, Glenn late Lamar Antjuane Banks and to the family of the late Henry Seymour, Patricia T. Krippel, Nicholas Owarzani, Marianne Charles Adams, Jr., by Senator Teplitz. Seborowski McGinnis, Steven Enigson, Louis Ward, Edith Floge, Daniel Walsh, Thomas Herb II, Brant Warner and to Wil- POSTHUMOUS CITATIONS liam James by Senator Tomlinson. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Adel The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following cita- Barimani by Senators Tomlinson and Dinniman. tions, which were read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Joseph F. A posthumous citation honoring the late Donald L. Stroup Hogan III by Senators Tomlinson and McIlhinney. was extended to the family by Senator Hutchinson. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Jay Wright, Posthumous citations honoring the late John Duffy and Al Marty Stern, Terry Pezzola, Meghan Pattyson, Len Lynch, Dave Speakman were extended to the families by Senator Tomlinson June, Addie Crump Jackson, Lynn Comer Kachmarik, Andy and others. Collins and to Rick Lewis by Senator Tomlinson and others. BILLS ON FIRST CONSIDERATION Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Wilson, Jake R. White, Grant W. Hoover, Victor Rus- Senator RAFFERTY. Mr. President, I move that the Senate sell Cavataio, Theodore Joseph Pluta IV, Gregory Skotnicki, do now proceed to consideration of all bills reported from com- Mitchell Theodore Gochenaur and to the Rotary Club of mittees for the first time at today's Session. Mechanicsburg-North by Senator Vance. The motion was agreed to by voice vote. 150 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE FEBRUARY 4,

The bills were as follows: TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015

9:30 A.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 SB 9, SB 82, SB 179 and SB 316. Attorney General) North Off.

And said bills having been considered for the first time, 1:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for second consider- Treasury Department) North Off. ation. 3:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 Auditor General) North Off. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SECRETARY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015 The following announcements were read by the Secretary of the Senate: 9:30 A.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 Judiciary) North Off. SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA 1:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 COMMITTEE MEETINGS State Police/Homeland Security) North Off.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015 3:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 Dept. of Drug & Alcohol Programs) North Off. 9:30 A.M. STATE GOVERNMENT (to consider Room 461 Senate Bills No. 9, 82 and 316) Main Capitol THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015

2:00 P.M. FINANCE (public hearing on issues Hrg. Rm. 1 9:30 A.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 related to tax exemptions for charitable North Off. Gaming Control Board) North Off. institutions and Senate Bill No. 4) 1:30 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 Off the Floor URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING Rules Cmte. PA State System of Higher Education) North Off. (to consider Senate Bills No. 179 and Conf. Rm. 330) 3:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 Community Colleges) North Off. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2015 10:00 A.M. BASIC EDUCATION FUNDING Central COMMISSION (to consider basic Montco. 9:30 A.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 education funding) Tech H.S. Public Utility Commission) North Off. Plymouth Meeting 1:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 SERS/PSERS) North Off. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015 3:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 10:30 A.M. JUDICIARY (a public hearing to discuss Allegheny Dept. of Health) North Off. best practices for law enforcement) County Courthouse TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015 Pittsburgh 9:30 A.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2015 Dept. of Insurance) North Off.

10:30 A.M. JUDICIARY (public hearing to discuss Hrg. Rm. 1 11:00 A.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 the many collateral consequences of North Off. Thaddeus Stevens College of North Off. being convicted of a crime) Technology) C A N C E L L E D 1:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015 State Related Universities) North Off.

9:00 A.M. STATE GOVERNMENT (public Hrg. Rm. 1 3:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 hearing on Senate Bill No. 3) North Off. Dept. of Aging) North Off.

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2015

9:30 A.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 9:30 A.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 Governor's Office/Governor's Budget North Off. Dept. of Environmental Protection) North Off. Office/Executive Offices) 1:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 1:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 Dept. of Corrections/Office of Probation North Off. Independent Fiscal Office - Economic North Off. and Parole) Outlook & Revenue Overview) 3:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 3:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 PA Liquor Control Board) North Off. Dept. of General Services) North Off. THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015

9:30 A.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 Dept. of Human Services) North Off. 2015 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 151

1:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 Dept. of Community & Economic North Off. Development)

3:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 Dept. of State) North Off.

MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2015

9:30 A.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 Dept. of Education) North Off.

1:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 Dept. of Labor & Industry) North Off.

3:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 Dept. of Banking & Securities) North Off.

TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2015

9:30 A.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 Dept. of Revenue/Lottery) North Off.

11:00 A.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 Historical & Museum Commission) North Off.

1:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 Dept. of Transportation) North Off.

3:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 Dept. of Agriculture) North Off.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015

9:30 A.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 PA Emergency Management Agency) North Off.

11:00 A.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 Dept. of Conservation and Natural North Off. Resources)

1:00 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS (Budget Hearing - Hrg. Rm. 1 Dept. of Military and Veteran Affairs) North Off. RECESS The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Centre, Senator Corman. Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I move that the Senate do now recess until Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at 1 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, unless sooner recalled by the President pro tem- pore. The motion was agreed to by voice vote. The Senate recessed at 11:59 a.m., Eastern Standard Time.