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SESSION OF 2009 193RD OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 13

SENATE gratification that comes with making a real difference in the lives of others, the joy that comes with generosity. We ask for com- MONDAY, March 9, 2009 passion, wisdom, courage, and generosity as we attend to our The Senate met at 1 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time. task of serving the people. It is noble work. It will save lives. We ask this in the name of the nameless, the homeless, the hungry, The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Joseph B. Scarnati III) the ailing. For their sake, we ask for grace to do our work with in the Chair. kindness and humility. May it be so, blessed be, and amen.

PRAYER The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks Reverend Mero, who is the guest today of Senator Dinniman. The Chaplain, Reverend DEBORAH MERO, of Unitarian Fellowship of West Chester, offered the following prayer: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Let us join together in the spirit of prayer. (The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those assembled.) Creator of all that is, that goes by many names, be with us COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR now. The universe is filled with wonder more vast than we have the ability to grasp. We give thanks for our presence, this time, NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE in this place. Sustainer of all that is to be, be with us now. You have given us a vast universe to protect and manage. We have The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- been made the stewards of Your marvelous creation. Our pres- munications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the ence here today in this historic Chamber is weighted with the Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to the burden of heavy responsibility to face challenges not seen in our Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: lifetimes. Each day dawns to find more people without jobs, without MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA homes, without heat, without food, without medical care. Each PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION day dawns to bring greater stress on families trying to get by, trying to get an education for their children, trying to get help for February 12, 2009 their ailing or disabled loved ones. Each day brings news of lives changed by the misdeeds or greed of the powerful, the exploita- To the Honorable, the Senate tion of the weak, the gaming of the system. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Be with us as we attend to the business of the people we are In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the here to serve. Help us to find the courage to act on behalf of the advice and consent of the Senate, Robert F. Powelson, 135 Viburnum powerless, the suffering, the working poor, the jobless, and the Drive, Kennett Square 19348, Chester County, Ninth Senatorial Dis- homeless. Remind us of the mission of our work, to sustain our trict, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Public Utility people with services that promote the common good. Help us to Commission, to serve until April 1, 2014, or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that pe- incarnate the principle under which we live. Help us to truly be riod. a Commonwealth. Nurturer of our hopes and dreams, be with us now. Each day EDWARD G. RENDELL brings the possibility to help those in need, each in our own way. Governor As we are given the sacred task of distributing funds to revive and revitalize our economy, may we do so with compassion and MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD justice foremost in our minds. May we be forward thinking as to OF ACCOUNTANCY create opportunities to educate our children, the hopes of our lives; to create new industries that will benefit society and our February 13, 2009 planet; to bring healthcare to those in need, to all of our resi- To the Honorable, the Senate dents; to bring debt relief to those who have been caught up in of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: usurious schemes. Giver of life, parent of prophets, companion of us all, be with In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the us now. Instill in us the courage to do what is right and just, the advice and consent of the Senate, David J. Capriotti (Public Member), 816 Latonka Drive, Mercer 16137, Mercer County, Fiftieth Senatorial 152 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Accoun- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the tancy, to serve until October 24, 2009, and until his successor is ap- advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, pointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that pe- Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, riod, vice Diana Reed, Washington, resigned. for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on Probation, to serve for a term of four years and until her successor is appointed and EDWARD G. RENDELL qualified, but not longer than ninety days beyond that period, vice Rich- Governor mond Parsons, Jr., Willow Grove, whose term expired.

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor BARBER EXAMINERS

February 13, 2009 MEMBER OF THE ADAMS COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 18, 2009 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, Wade T. Lipscomb, 6830 Kelly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Street, Pittsburgh 15208, Allegheny County, Thirty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Barber In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Examiners, to serve for a term of three years and until his successor is advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, period, vice Gregory M. Stella, Plains, whose term expired. for appointment as a member of the Adams County Board of Assis- tance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until his successor is ap- EDWARD G. RENDELL pointed and qualified, vice Sharon Price, Gettysburg, deceased. Governor EDWARD G RENDELL MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF Governor PHYSICAL THERAPY MEMBER OF THE ALLEGHENY February 13, 2009 COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

To the Honorable, the Senate February 18, 2009 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, 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 State Board of Physical Therapy, advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, to serve until October 2, 2012, and until his successor is appointed and Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice for appointment as a member of the Allegheny County Board of Assis- Charles Meacci, McDonald, whose term expired. tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Richard Lewis, Pittsburgh, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor EDWARD G RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PROBATION MEMBER OF THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 13, 2009 February 18, 2009 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, 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 for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on Probation, Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and District, for appointment as a member of the Allegheny County Board qualified, but not longer than ninety days beyond that period, vice Rich- of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor ard Lewis, Mechanicsburg, whose term expired. is appointed and qualified, vice Paul Stackhouse, Pittsburgh, deceased.

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY MEMBER OF THE ARMSTRONG COMMITTEE ON PROBATION COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 13, 2009 February 18, 2009 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 153

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE ARMSTRONG MEMBER OF THE BEDFORD COUNTY COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 18, 2009 February 18, 2009 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 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- advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, appointment as a member of the Armstrong County Board of Assis- for appointment as a member of the Bedford County Board of Assis- tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is ap- tance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Genevieve Mantini, Ford City, deceased. pointed and qualified, vice Carol Shaffer, Manns Choice, resigned.

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD U RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE BEAVER COUNTY MEMBER OF THE BERKS COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE BEAVER COUNTY MEMBER OF THE BERKS COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 18, 2009 February 18, 2009 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, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, advice and consent of the Senate, Gregory A. Dunlap, Esquire, 613 Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, Sweetbriar Drive, Harrisburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senato- for appointment as a member of the Berks County Board of Assistance, rial District, for appointment as a member of the Blair County Board of to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until his successor is and qualified, vice Maria M. Garcia, Reading, resigned. appointed and qualified, vice Kathie Richardson, Hollidaysburg, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE BLAIR COUNTY. BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE BLAIR COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 18, 2009 To the Honorable, the Senate February 18, 2009 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, Eric Battisti, 515 Country Club Road, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the for appointment as a member of the Blair County Board of Assistance, advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is appointed Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, and qualified, vice Reverend Jack D. Moyer, Altoona, resigned. for appointment as a member of the Blair County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed EDWARD G. RENDELL and qualified, vice Thomas Healy, Altoona, resigned. Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL MEMBER OF THE BLAIR COUNTY Governor BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE BLAIR COUNTY February 18, 2009 BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 18, 2009

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Blair County Board of Assistance, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is appointed advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood and qualified, vice Jacqueline A. Smith-Bennett, Camp Hill, resigned. Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Blair County Board of EDWARD G. RENDELL Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until her successor Governor is appointed and qualified, vice George C. Kelchner, Hollidaysburg, resigned. MEMBER OF THE BLAIR COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor February 18, 2009 MEMBER OF THE BLAIR 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 18, 2009 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 Blair County Board of Assistance, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: to serve until December 31, 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice John Faulds, Sr., Hollidaysburg, resigned. 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- EDWARD G. RENDELL adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for Governor appointment as a member of the Blair County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and MEMBER OF THE BLAIR COUNTY qualified, vice Gregory Murawsky, Altoona, resigned. BOARD OF ASSISTANCE EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor February 18, 2009

To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 155

MEMBER OF THE BRADFORD COUNTY MEMBER OF THE BUCKS COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 18, 2009 February 18, 2009 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, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Bucks County Board of Assistance, for appointment as a member of the Bradford County Board of Assis- to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is ap- and qualified, vice Frank Belmonte, Levittown, resigned. pointed and qualified, vice Eugene Hiduk, New Albany, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor MEMBER OF THE BUTLER COUNTY MEMBER OF THE BRADFORD COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 18, 2009 February 18, 2009 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, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial for appointment as a member of the Butler County Board of Assistance, District, for appointment as a member of the Bradford County Board of to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is appointed Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor and qualified, vice Joseph Macurak, Chicora, resigned. is appointed and qualified, vice William E. Krause, Canton, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor MEMBER OF THE BUTLER COUNTY MEMBER OF THE BRADFORD COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 18, 2009 February 18, 2009 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 advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- District, for appointment as a member of the Butler County Board of adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor appointment as a member of the Bradford County Board of Assistance, is appointed and qualified, vice Jacqueline Wise, Saxonburg, resigned. to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice John Brenchley, Canton, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE CARBON COUNTY MEMBER OF THE BUCKS COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 18, 2009

February 18, 2009 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, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, for appointment as a member of the Carbon County Board of Assis- Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, tance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until his successor is ap- for appointment as a member of the Bucks County Board of Assistance, pointed and qualified, vice Marsha M. Macalush, Nesquehoning, re- to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is appointed signed. and qualified, vice Kimberly Peretik-Jabat, Fairless Hills, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor 156 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

MEMBER OF THE CARBON COUNTY MEMBER OF THE CENTRE COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 18, 2009 February 18, 2009 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, 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, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, for appointment as a member of the Carbon County Board of Assis- Millerstown, 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is ap- for appointment as a member of the Centre County Board of Assistance, pointed and qualified, vice Deborah Ann Bartells Neff, Jim Thorpe, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed removed. and qualified, vice Paul Houck, State College, deceased.

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE CARBON COUNTY MEMBER OF THE CENTRE COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 18, 2009 February 18, 2009 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, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood appointment as a member of the Carbon County Board of Assistance, Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed District, for appointment as a member of the Centre County Board of and qualified, vice Robert Graver, Summit Hill, resigned. Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice William Klaban, State College, re- EDWARD G. RENDELL signed. Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL MEMBER OF THE CENTRE COUNTY Governor BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE CHESTER COUNTY February 18, 2009 BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 18, 2009

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Centre 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 his successor is appointed advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, and qualified, vice Robert Shepherd, Pennsylvania Furnace, resigned. Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Chester County Board of Assis- EDWARD G. RENDELL tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is ap- Governor pointed and qualified, vice Caroline A. Novak, declined appointment.

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

February 18, 2009 MEMBER OF THE CHESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 18, 2009 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 Centre County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is appointed In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the and qualified, vice Mary Peterson, Bellefonte, 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 Chester County Board of Assis- Governor 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 157 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 William Lambert, Coatesville, resigned. advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, EDWARD G. RENDELL for appointment as a member of the Clinton County Board of Assis- Governor tance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Kenneth Boyce, Lock Haven, deceased. MEMBER OF THE CHESTER COUNTY EDWARD G. RENDELL BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Governor

February 18, 2009 MEMBER OF THE COLUMBIA COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 18, 2009 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Chester County Board of In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, is appointed and qualified, vice Rose Middleton, Thorndale, resigned. Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Columbia County Board of Assis- EDWARD G. RENDELL tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is ap- Governor pointed and qualified, vice Donna Horsfall Parsell, Berwick, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL MEMBER OF THE CLARION COUNTY Governor BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE COLUMBIA COUNTY February 18, 2009 BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 18, 2009 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, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the for appointment as a member of the Clarion County Board of Assis- advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is ap- Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, pointed and qualified, vice Dorothy Ostrander, Lebanon, resigned. for appointment as a member of the Columbia County Board of Assis- tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is ap- EDWARD G. RENDELL pointed and qualified, vice Ann Wilson, Bloomsburg, deceased. Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL MEMBER OF THE CLARION COUNTY Governor BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY February 18, 2009 BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 18, 2009 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, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, appointment as a member of the Clarion County Board of Assistance, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until her successor is appointed for appointment as a member of the Cumberland County Board of As- and qualified, vice Sally Hartle, Marble, declined appointment. sistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Cesar Valdez, Jr., Carlisle, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE CLINTON COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 18, 2009 February 18, 2009 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 158 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

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, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Cumberland County Board of As- for appointment as a member of the Delaware County Board of Assis- sistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is tance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until his successor is ap- appointed and qualified, vice Harold Frantz, Mechanicsburg, deceased. pointed and qualified, vice Mary Ellen Balchunis-Harris, Ph.D., Drexel Hill, resigned. EDWARD G RENDELL Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE DELAWARE COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 18, 2009 To the Honorable, the Senate February 18, 2009 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, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the for appointment as a member of the Cumberland County Board of As- advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, sistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, appointed and qualified, vice Leonard Sorensen, New Cumberland, for appointment as a member of the Delaware County Board of Assis- resigned. tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Andrew A. Oronzi, Primos, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE ELK COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 18, 2009 To the Honorable, the Senate February 18, 2009 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, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- 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 Cumberland County Board of Assis- advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is ap- Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, pointed and qualified, vice Jeffrey Logan, Mechanicsburg, resigned. for appointment as a member of the Elk County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is appointed and EDWARD G RENDELL qualified, vice Burton Shaver, Ridgway, resigned. Governor EDWARD G RENDELL MEMBER OF THE DAUPHIN COUNTY Governor BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE ELK COUNTY February 18, 2009 BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 18, 2009

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Dauphin County Board of Assis- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is ap- advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, pointed and qualified, vice Herman Krevsky, Harrisburg, deceased. Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Elk County Board of Assistance, to EDWARD G. RENDELL serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and Governor qualified, vice Charles W. Constable, Johnsonburg, resigned.

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

February 18, 2009 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 159

MEMBER OF THE ELK COUNTY MEMBER OF THE FAYETTE COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 19, 2009 February 19, 2009 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, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, District, for appointment as a member of the Elk County Board of As- Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, sistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is for appointment as a member of the Fayette County Board of Assis- appointed and qualified, vice Rose Heindl, Ridgway, resigned. tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Jackson B. Thomas, Uniontown, deceased. EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE ERIE COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE FAYETTE COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 19, 2009 To the Honorable, the Senate February 19, 2009 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, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the for appointment as a member of the Erie County Board of Assistance, advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, and qualified, vice LaWanda Bender-Goodwine, North East, resigned. for appointment as a member of the Fayette County Board of Assis- tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is ap- EDWARD G. RENDELL pointed and qualified, vice Reverend DewVaul W. Tracy, Jr., Lake Governor Lynn, resigned.

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

February 19, 2009 MEMBER OF THE FAYETTE COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 19, 2009 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 Erie County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the is appointed and qualified, vice John Nesbit, Washington, 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 Fayette County Board of Governor Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Donald Miller II, Uniontown, resigned. MEMBER OF THE FAYETTE COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE EDWARD G RENDELL Governor February 19, 2009 MEMBER OF THE FAYETTE 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, 2009 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 Fayette County Board of Assis- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Norman J. Davis, Republic, resigned. 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- EDWARD G RENDELL adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for Governor appointment as a member of the Fayette County Board of Assistance, 160 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until her successor is appointed In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the and qualified, vice Anthony Perna, Uniontown, 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 Forest County Board of Assistance, to Governor serve until December 31, 2011, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Gordon Nygren, Tionesta, resigned. MEMBER OF THE FOREST COUNTY EDWARD G RENDELL BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Governor

February 19, 2009 MEMBER OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 19, 2009 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, Eric Battisti, 515 Country Club Road, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Forest 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 his successor is appointed advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, and qualified, vice Reverend Anette V. Gerber, Wattsburg, resigned. Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Franklin County Board of Assis- EDWARD G. RENDELL tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is ap- Governor pointed and qualified, vice Karl Thompson, Shippensburg, deceased.

EDWARD G. RENDELL MEMBER OF THE FOREST COUNTY Governor BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY February 19, 2009 BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

To the Honorable, the Senate February 19, 2009 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, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the for appointment as a member of the Forest County Board of Assistance, advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is appointed Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, and qualified, vice Phyllis C. Skinner, Pleasantville, resigned. for appointment as a member of the Franklin County Board of Assis- tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is ap- EDWARD G. RENDELL pointed and qualified, vice Marie Baughman, Shippensburg, resigned. Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE FOREST COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 19, 2009 February 19, 2009 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, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, District, for appointment as a member of the Forest County Board of Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor for appointment as a member of the Franklin County Board of Assis- is appointed and qualified, vice Clyde Holmes, Tionesta, resigned. tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice David S. Boozer, Chambersburg, deceased. EDWARD G RENDELL Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE FOREST COUNTY MEMBER OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 19, 2009 February 19, 2009

To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 161

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE GREENE COUNTY advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial BOARD OF ASSISTANCE District, for appointment as a member of the Franklin County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor February 19, 2009 is appointed and qualified, vice David McCleary, Chambersburg, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate 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, MEMBER OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY for appointment as a member of the Greene County Board of Assis- BOARD OF ASSISTANCE tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice William Thomas, Waynesburg, resigned.

February 19, 2009 EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE GREENE COUNTY 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, 2009 adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Franklin County Board of Assistance, To the Honorable, the Senate to serve until December 31, 2011, and until her successor is appointed of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: and qualified, vice Charles W. Frame III, Waynesboro, resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the EDWARD G. RENDELL advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Governor Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Greene County Board of Assis- MEMBER OF THE FULTON COUNTY tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Peter Rameas, Waynesburg, resigned. BOARD OF ASSISTANCE EDWARD G. RENDELL February 19, 2009 Governor

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

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the February 19, 2009 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 Fulton County Board of of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Kathleen Zimmerman, Warfordsburg, 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, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, EDWARD G. RENDELL for appointment as a member of the Huntingdon County Board of Assis- Governor tance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joann Condellone, Huntingdon, resigned.

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

February 19, 2009 MEMBER OF THE HUNTINGDON COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 19, 2009

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 Fulton County Board of Assistance, to In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood qualified, vice Katie Anderton, McConnellsburg, resigned. Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Huntingdon County Board EDWARD G. RENDELL of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor Governor is appointed and qualified, vice Beverly Gusler, James Creek, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor 162 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

MEMBER OF THE HUNTINGDON MEMBER OF THE JUNIATA COUNTY COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 19, 2009 February 19, 2009 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, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood appointment as a member of the Huntingdon County Board of Assis- Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial tance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until her successor is ap- District, for appointment as a member of the Juniata County Board of pointed and qualified, vice Robert Parsons, Blair Mills, resigned. Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Carlen D. McClure, Port Royal, re- EDWARD G. RENDELL signed. Governor EDWARD G RENDELL MEMBER OF THE JUNIATA COUNTY Governor BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE JUNIATA COUNTY February 19, 2009 BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 19, 2009

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Juniata County Board of Assis- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the tance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until his successor is ap- advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- pointed and qualified, vice Jacquelyn Everitt, Mifflintown, resigned. adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Juniata County Board of Assistance, EDWARD G RENDELL to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed Governor and qualified, vice Fred N. Noble, Honey Grove, resigned.

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

February 19, 2009 MEMBER OF THE LACKAWANNA COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 19, 2009 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 Juniata 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 Willis E. Kauffman, Mifflintown, resigned. advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, EDWARD G. RENDELL for appointment as a member of the Lackawanna County Board of As- Governor sistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Frank Grecco, Carbondale, deceased. MEMBER OF THE JUNIATA COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor February 19, 2009 MEMBER OF THE LACKAWANNA 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, 2009 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 Juniata County Board of Assis- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Esther E. Rhine, Mifflintown, 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 Lackawanna County Board of As- 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 163 sistance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until her successor is In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the appointed and qualified, vice George Yavorek, Eynon, deceased. 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 LACKAWANNA EDWARD G RENDELL COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Governor

February 19, 2009 MEMBER OF THE LANCASTER COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 19, 2009 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Lackawanna County Board In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- is appointed and qualified, vice Dominick Famularo, Carbondale, re- adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for signed. appointment as a member of the Lancaster County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed EDWARD U RENDELL and qualified, vice MacDonald Stacks, resigned. Governor EDWARD U RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE LACKAWANNA COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 19, 2009 February 19, 2009 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, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, appointment as a member of the Lackawanna County Board of Assis- Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, tance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until her successor is ap- for appointment as a member of the Lawrence County Board of Assis- pointed and qualified, vice Fred Donnini, Olyphant, deceased. tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Jean L. Rogan, New Castle, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE LANCASTER COUNTY MEMBER OF THE LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 19, 2009 February 19, 2009

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

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE LANCASTER MEMBER OF THE LAWRENCE COUNTY COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 19, 2009 February 19, 2009 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 164 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

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, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Luzerne County Board of Assis- for appointment as a member of the Lawrence County Board of Assis- tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is ap- tance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joseph Salvo, Shavertown, deceased. pointed and qualified, vice Frank V. Sylvester, New Castle, resigned. EDWARD G RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor MEMBER OF THE LYCOMING COUNTY MEMBER OF THE LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 19, 2009 February 19, 2009

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, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, District, for appointment as a member of the Lawrence County Board for appointment as a member of the Lycoming County Board of Assis- of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is ap- is appointed and qualified, vice Robert Session, New Castle, deceased. pointed and qualified, vice Reverend George E. Doran, Jr., Hughesville, deceased. EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE LEBANON COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE LYCOMING COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 19, 2009 To the Honorable, the Senate February 19, 2009 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, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood 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 Lebanon County Board of advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial is appointed and qualified, vice Joyce Dissinger, Lebanon, resigned. District, for appointment as a member of the Lycoming County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor EDWARD G. RENDELL is appointed and qualified, vice John Losch, Montoursville, deceased. Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL MEMBER OF THE LEHIGH COUNTY Governor BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE MCKEAN COUNTY February 19, 2009 BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 19, 2009 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Lehigh County Board of Assis- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the tance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until his successor is ap- advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, pointed and qualified, vice Wendy Engler Shade, Allentown, resigned. Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the McKean County Board of Assis- EDWARD G RENDELL tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is ap- Governor pointed and qualified, vice Marcia Shuman, Rixford, resigned.

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

February 19, 2009

To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 165

MEMBER OF THE MCKEAN COUNTY MEMBER OF THE MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 19, 2009 February 19, 2009 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, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the McKean County Board of Assis- for appointment as a member of the Mercer County Board of Assis- tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is ap- tance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Shirley Reed, Eldred, resigned. pointed and qualified, vice David Immonen, Greenville, resigned.

EDWARD G RENDELL EDWARD G RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE MCKEAN COUNTY MEMBER OF THE MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 19, 2009 February 19, 2009 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, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial for appointment as a member of the McKean County Board of Assis- District, for appointment as a member of the Mercer County Board of tance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until her successor is ap- Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until her successor pointed and qualified, vice Vincent Goodrich, Bradford, resigned. is appointed and qualified, vice Walter Matthews, Sharon, resigned.

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE MERCER COUNTY MEMBER OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 19, 2009 February 20, 2009 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, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for for appointment as a member of the Mercer County Board of Assis- appointment as a member of the Monroe County Board of Assistance, tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is ap- to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed pointed and qualified, vice Janet McDougall, Grove City, resigned. and qualified, vice W. Andrew Worthington, Stroudsburg, resigned.

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE MERCER COUNTY MEMBER OF THE MONTOUR COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 19, 2009 February 20, 2009

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, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Mercer County Board of Assis- for appointment as a member of the Montour County Board of Assis- tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is ap- tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Michael Reichart, Sharpsville, deceased. pointed and qualified, vice Grace Reinaker, Danville, resigned.

EDWARD G RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor 166 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

MEMBER OF THE MONTOUR COUNTY MEMBER OF THE NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF ASSISTANCE COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 20, 2009 February 20, 2009 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, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- District, for appointment as a member of the Montour County Board of adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor appointment as a member of the Northampton County Board of Assis- is appointed and qualified, vice Brian Cope, Danville, resigned. tance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Fred Davis, Easton, deceased. EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor EDWARD G RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE NORTHAMPTON COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 20, 2009 To the Honorable, the Senate February 20, 2009 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, Eric Battisti, 515 Country Club Road, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the for appointment as a member of the Northampton County Board of advice and consent of the Senate, Gregory E. Dunlap, Esquire, 613 Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is Sweetbriar Drive, Harrisburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senato- appointed and qualified, vice Elsie Luciano, Bethlehem, deceased. 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 Hauk, Governor Sunbury, resigned.

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

February 20, 2009 MEMBER OF THE NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 20, 2009 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 Northampton County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the appointed and qualified, vice Arthur Panzini, Easton, 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 MEMBER OF THE NORTHAMPTON Township, resigned. COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor February 20, 2009 MEMBER OF THE NORTHUMBERLAND 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 20, 2009 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 Northampton County Board of of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Doris Lifland, Easton, resigned. 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- EDWARD G. RENDELL adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for Governor appointment as a member of the Northumberland County Board of 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 167

Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until her successor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the is appointed and qualified, vice Allen Dexter Kunkel, Northumberland, advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- resigned. adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Philadelphia County Board of Assis- EDWARD G. RENDELL tance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until her successor is ap- Governor pointed and qualified, vice Lee Roy Harper, Philadelphia, resigned.

MEMBER OF THE PERRY COUNTY EDWARD G RENDELL BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Governor

February 20, 2009 MEMBER OF THE PIKE COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 20, 2009 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Perry County Board of Assistance, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is appointed advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, and qualified, vice Clifford K. Sloppy, Loysville, deceased. Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pike County Board of Assistance, EDWARD G. RENDELL to serve until December 31, 2011, and until his successor is appointed Governor and qualified, vice Kathleen Gross, Matamoras, resigned. EDWARD G RENDELL MEMBER OF THE PHILADELPHIA COUNTY Governor BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE PIKE COUNTY February 20, 2009 BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

To the Honorable, the Senate February 20, 2009 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, 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 Philadelphia County Board of As- advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, sistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until his successor is Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, appointed and qualified, vice Dr. Allener Rogers, Philadelphia, re- for appointment as a member of the Pike County Board of Assistance, signed. to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joan Brink, Milford, deceased. EDWARD G RENDELL Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE PHILADELPHIA COUNTY MEMBER OF THE PIKE COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 20, 2009 February 20, 2009

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, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pike County Board of Assistance, to District, for appointment as a member of the Philadelphia County Board serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor qualified, vice Helen Gassmann, Matamoras, resigned. is appointed and qualified, vice Earl Ross, Philadelphia, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE POTTER COUNTY MEMBER OF THE PHILADELPHIA COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE February 20, 2009 February 20, 2009 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 168 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

February 20, 2009 February 20, 2009

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

February 20, 2009 MEMBER OF THE SCHUYLKILL COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 20, 2009 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 Schuylkill 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 Christy L. Hylan, Pottsville, 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 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 COUNTY EDWARD G. RENDELL BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Governor February 20, 2009

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MEMBER OF THE SNYDER COUNTY MEMBER OF THE SOMERSET COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 20, 2009 February 20, 2009 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, Eric Battisti, 515 Country Club Road, advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for for appointment as a member of the Snyder County Board of Assis- appointment as a member of the Somerset County Board of Assistance, tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is ap- to serve until December 31, 2011, and until her successor is appointed pointed and qualified, vice Robert Reigle, Paxtonville, resigned. and qualified, vice Pamela L. Ream, Somerset, resigned.

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE SNYDER COUNTY MEMBER OF THE SULLIVAN COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 20, 2009 February 20, 2009 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE SNYDER COUNTY MEMBER OF THE SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 20, 2009 February 20, 2009 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, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, appointment as a member of the Snyder County Board of Assistance, for appointment as a member of the Susquehanna County Board of to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is and qualified, vice Ann Bergstresser, Selinsgrove, deceased. appointed and qualified, vice Carol B. Tripp, Kingsley, resigned.

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE SOMERSET COUNTY MEMBER OF THE SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 20, 2009 February 20, 2009

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

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MEMBER OF THE TIOGA COUNTY MEMBER OF THE VENANGO COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 20, 2009 February 20, 2009 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, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Tioga County Board of Assistance, for appointment as a member of the Venango County Board of Assis- to serve until December 31, 2011, and until his successor is appointed tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is ap- and qualified, vice Bertha Janeski, Wellsboro, deceased. pointed and qualified, vice Evelyn McLaughlin, Oil City, resigned.

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE TIOGA COUNTY MEMBER OF THE WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 20, 2009 February 20, 2009 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE UNION COUNTY MEMBER OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 20, 2009 February 20, 2009 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

MEMBER OF THE WAYNE COUNTY MEMBER OF THE WYOMING COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 20, 2009 February 20, 2009 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, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Wayne County Board of Assis- for appointment as a member of the Wyoming County Board of Assis- tance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until his successor is ap- tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice John P. Garrah, Honesdale, resigned. pointed and qualified, vice Mary P. Finan, Lake Winola, resigned.

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE WAYNE COUNTY MEMBER OF THE WYOMING COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 20, 2009 February 20, 2009 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE WAYNE COUNTY MEMBER OF THE YORK COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 20, 2009 February 20, 2009 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, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- advice and consent of the Senate, Eric Battisti, 515 Country Club Road, adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, appointment as a member of the Wayne County Board of Assistance, for appointment as a member of the York County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Donn T. Shepard, Honesdale, resigned. and qualified, vice Mary Alt, New Freedom, resigned.

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE WYOMING COUNTY MEMBER OF THE YORK COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE

February 20, 2009 February 20, 2009 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, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Wyoming County Board of Assis- for appointment as a member of the York County Board of Assistance, tance, to serve until December 31, 2009, and until his successor is ap- to serve until December 31, 2011, and until his successor is appointed pointed and qualified, vice Agnes Ambrutis, Tunkhannock, resigned. and qualified, vice David Hawk, M.D., York, resigned.

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MEMBER OF THE YORK COUNTY Wernersville State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January BOARD OF ASSISTANCE 2015, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. EDWARD G. RENDELL February 20, 2009 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: WERNERSVILLE STATE HOSPITAL 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 23, 2009 Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the York County Board of Assistance, To the Honorable, the Senate to serve until December 31, 2010, and until her successor is appointed of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: and qualified, vice Virginia Hawkins, York, resigned. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the EDWARD G. RENDELL advice and consent of the Senate, Redith Snoberger, 133 Hillside Road, Governor Lebanon 17042, Lebanon County, Forty-eighth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Wernersville MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2015, and ALLENTOWN STATE HOSPITAL until her successor is appointed and qualified. EDWARD G. RENDELL February 23, 2009 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 advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, February 26, 2009 Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Allentown To the Honorable, the Senate State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2015, and of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Lecie Machell, Beth- lehem, 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 Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2011, and until his successor is appointed and MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD qualified, vice Helen-Ann Comstock, Perkasie, resigned. OF VETERINARY MEDICINE EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor February 23, 2009 MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA To the Honorable, the Senate COUNCIL ON AGING of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the February 26, 2009 advice and consent of the Senate, Mark B. Guise, M.S., V.M.D., 2336 Forest Hills Drive, Harrisburg 17112, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Sena- To the Honorable, the Senate torial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Veter- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: inary Medicine, to serve for a term of four years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the period, vice James Orsini, DVM, Unionville, whose term expired. advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth 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 his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Jules Rosen, M.D., Pittsburgh, resigned. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WERNERSVILLE STATE HOSPITAL EDWARD G RENDELL Governor February 23, 2009 MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON AGING To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 26, 2009 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Reverend Charles J. Charles, 5087 To the Honorable, the Senate Sweitzer Road, Mohnton 19540, Berks County, Forty-eighth Senatorial of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: District, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 173

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE ARCHITECTS advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, LICENSURE BOARD for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and February 26, 2009 qualified, vice Martin Berger, Ardmore, 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 advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, OF ALLENTOWN STATE HOSPITAL for appointment as a member of the Architects Licensure Board, to serve until January 23, 2010, or until her successor is appointed and February 26, 2009 qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Ana Guzman, Pittsburgh, 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 COMMONWEALTH OF Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Al- lentown State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2011, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice John February 26, 2009 Berrier, Allentown, 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 BOARD OF TRUSTEES advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, OF ALLENTOWN STATE HOSPITAL for appointment as a member of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, to serve until July 1, 2010, and until his successor February 26, 2009 is appointed and qualified, vice Adrienne Snelling, Fogelsville, 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, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Allentown State OF BARBER EXAMINERS Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2015, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice L. Jack Bradt, Easton, re- February 26, 2009 signed. 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 APPALACHIAN STATES advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari (Public Member), 6401 LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE COMMISSION Church Road, Philadelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Sena- torial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Bar- February 26, 2009 ber Examiners, to serve for a term of three years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that To the Honorable, the Senate period, vice James Papoutsis, Chambersberg, 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, Stephanie Moore (Voting Member), R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Appalachian OF CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA States Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor, vice The Honorable Kathleen Alana McGinty, OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Camp Hill, resigned. February 26, 2009 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, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, 174 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

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 Council of Trustees of Clarion advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn (Public Member), 491 University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to Hillside Drive, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Sena- serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his successor is torial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Cos- appointed and qualified, vice Richard Kooman II, Shippenville, de- metology, to serve for a term of three years and until his successor is ceased. appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Terrie Sucia-Reed, Georgetown, forfeiture of seat. EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION February 26, 2009 February 26, 2009 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, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Education, to serve for appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Clarion until October 1, 2009, or until his successor is appointed and qualified, University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to vice Karl Girton, Millville, resigned. serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Melvin Witherspoon, Erie, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor EDWARD G RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CONTROLLER, LANCASTER February 26, 2009 February 26, 2009 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, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Energy Development District, for appointment as Controller, in and for the County of Lancas- Authority, to serve until April 8, 2011, and until his successor is ap- ter, to serve until the first Monday of January 2010, vice Dennis pointed and qualified, vice Tyrone J. Christy, Renfew, resigned. Stuckey, elected as County Commissioner. EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA CONTROLLER, LUZERNE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

February 26, 2009 February 26, 2009 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, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Energy Development for appointment as Controller, in and for the County of Luzerne, to Authority, to serve until April 8, 2012, and until her successor is ap- serve until the first Monday of January 2010, vice Maryanne Petrilla, pointed and qualified, vice James M. Seif, Blue Bell, resigned. resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor MEMBER OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY HEARING BOARD

February 26, 2009 February 26, 2009

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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, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial for appointment as a member of the Environmental Hearing Board, to District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Human Rela- serve for a term of six years, or until her successor is appointed and tions Commission, to serve for a term of five years or until her succes- qualified, vice Michael Krancer, Esquire, Bryn Mawr, resigned. sor is appointed and qualified, vice David Alexander, Pittsburgh, resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF HAMBURG CENTER MEMBER OF THE INDUSTRIAL BOARD February 26, 2009 February 26, 2009 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, 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, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Hamburg Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his for appointment as a member of the Industrial Board, to serve until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice John Bastek, Reading, re- third Tuesday of January 2011, and until his successor is appointed and signed. qualified, vice Joseph Steward, Philadelphia, resigned.

EDWARD G RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY February 26, 2009 February 26, 2009 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MCKEAN COUNTY February 26, 2009 February 26, 2009 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor

MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MONTGOMERY COUNTY February 26, 2009 February 26, 2009 To the Honorable, the Senate To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 176 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS advice and consent of the Senate, Gregory E. Dunlap, Esquire, 613 Sweetbriar Drive, Harrisburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senato- OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS rial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Mont- gomery County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2010, vice February 26, 2009 The Honorable Toby L. Dickman, 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, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, JUNIATA/PERRY COUNTIES for appointment as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Nurs- ing Home Administrators, to serve for a term of four years or until her February 26, 2009 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, Gregory E. [sic] Dunlap, Esquire, 613 Sweetbriar Drive, Harrisburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senato- MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL rial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, THERAPY EDUCATION AND LICENSURE Juniata/Perry Counties, to serve until the first Monday of January 2010, vice The Honorable C. Joseph Rehkamp, resigned. February 26, 2009 EDWARD G. RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the OF MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman (Public Member), 4634 Larchwood Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure, to serve for February 26, 2009 a term of three years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Arthur McVitty, Hilton Head Island, 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, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, PHYSICIAN GENERAL Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Mansfield February 26, 2009 University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2015, and until his successor is To the Honorable, the Senate appointed and qualified, vice Robert O. Toombs, New Bern, North of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Carolina, 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 Physician General, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor, vice The Honorable Robert Muscalus, Harrisburg, resigned. MEMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS' EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMISSION EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor February 26, 2009 MEMBER OF THE STATE PLANNING BOARD To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 26, 2009

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, Eric Battisti, 515 Country Club Road, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Municipal Police Officers Educa- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the tion and Training Commission, to serve until April 17, 2010, and until advice and consent of the Senate, Eric Battisti, 515 Country Club Road, his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Richard Hadley, Cran- Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, berry Township, resigned. for appointment as a member of the State Planning Board, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, EDWARD G. RENDELL vice Wendell Pritchett, Philadelphia, resigned. Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 177

PROTHONOTARY & CLERK OF the County of Snyder, to serve until the first Monday of January 2010, COURTS, INDIANA COUNTY vice Harvey J. Kreamer, Jr., resigned. EDWARD G. RENDELL February 26, 2009 Governor

To the Honorable, the Senate SHERIFF, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the February 26, 2009 advice and consent of the Senate, Eric Battisti, 515 Country Club Road, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, To the Honorable, the Senate for appointment as Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts, in and for the of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: County of Indiana, to serve until the first Monday of January 2010, vice Linda Moore Mack, 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 Sheriff, in and for the County of Schuylkill, to serve until the first Monday of January 2010, vice Francis V. McAndrew, MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC resigned. TELEVISION NETWORK COMMISSION EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor February 26, 2009 MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF To the Honorable, the Senate THADDEUS STEVENS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the February 26, 2009 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 Pennsylvania Public Television of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Network Commission, to serve for a term of six years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the that period, vice Jayne Adair-Cox, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. 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 Board of Trustees of Thaddeus Governor Stevens College of Technology, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2011, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC Stephen L. Ralston, Coatesville, resigned. TELEVISION NETWORK COMMISSION EDWARD G RENDELL Governor February 26, 2009 MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES To the Honorable, the Senate OF TORRANCE STATE HOSPITAL of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the February 26, 2009 advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for To the Honorable, the Senate appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Public Television Net- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: work Commission, to serve until August 17, 2014, or until her 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 Pamela Varkony, Allentown, resigned. advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, EDWARD G. RENDELL for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Torrance State Governor Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Josephine Dunmire, Apollo, REGISTER OF WILLS AND RECORDER resigned. OF DEEDS, SNYDER COUNTY EDWARD G RENDELL Governor February 26, 2009 MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES To the Honorable, the Senate OF TORRANCE STATE HOSPITAL of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Torrance State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until her February 26, 2009 successor is appointed and qualified, vice Robert Seabol, Latrobe, 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, MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, OF TORRANCE STATE HOSPITAL 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 her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months February 26, 2009 beyond that period, vice Edward Cernic, Jr., Johnstown, 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, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Torrance State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Rev. Dr. February 26, 2009 Roger Petersen, Blairsville, 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 STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term of four February 26, 2009 years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Jay Zimmerman, To the Honorable, the Senate Mechanicsburg, 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, Eric Battisti, 515 Country Club Road, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE for appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehicle Manufactur- MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS 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 beyond that period, vice James Kelly, Telford, whose term expired. February 26, 2009

EDWARD G RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor 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, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, February 26, 2009 Dealers and Salespersons, to serve until October 23, 2011, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months To the Honorable, the Senate beyond that period, vice Sharon Guise, Dover, 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 (Public Member), 491 Hillside Drive, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Sena- MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE torial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehi- WESTERN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS cle Manufacturers, 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 beyond that period, vice Gus Pedicone, Philadelphia, February 26, 2009 whose term expired. To the Honorable, the Senate EDWARD G RENDELL of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Governor 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 179

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE 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 Board of Trustees of the Western February 26, 2009 Youth Development Centers, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2015, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Loretta To the Honorable, the Senate Hogans, New Castle, 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, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Allegheny, Magisterial District 05-2-40, to serve until the first Monday WESTERN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS of January 2010, vice Cathleen Cawood Bubash, resigned.

February 26, 2009 EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the February 26, 2009 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 the Western To the Honorable, the Senate Youth Development Centers, to serve until the third Tuesday of January of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice The Hon- orable Gerald J. LaValle, Rochester, resigned. 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- EDWARD G. RENDELL adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for Governor appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Allegheny, Magisterial District 05-3-09, to serve until the first Monday of January 2010, vice Armand Martin, deceased. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE WESTERN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor February 26, 2009 MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: February 26, 2009

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of the In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Western Youth Development Centers, to serve until the third Tuesday advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, of January 2011, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, Thomas Fee, New Castle, resigned. for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Beaver, Magisterial District 36-1-01, to serve until the first Monday of EDWARD G. RENDELL January 2010, vice Harry E. Knafelc, resigned. Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE Governor WESTERN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE February 26, 2009 February 26, 2009 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, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for advice and consent of the Senate, B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Western Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, Youth Development Centers, to serve until the third Tuesday of January for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of 2015, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joseph Butler, Magisterial District 50-3-04, to serve until the first Monday of Fragle, Sharon, resigned. January 2010, vice Kelly T.D. Streib, elected to Court of Common Pleas. EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor EDWARD G RENDELL Governor 180 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE

February 26, 2009 February 26, 2009

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

EDWARD G. RENDELL EDWARD G RENDELL Governor Governor

MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE

February 26, 2009 February 26, 2009

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

EDWARD G RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor

MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE

February 26, 2009 February 26, 2009

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, Eric Battisti, 515 Country Club Road, advice and consent of the Senate, Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Fayette, Magisterial District 14-1-01, to serve until the first Monday of Washington, Magisterial District 27-1-01, to serve until the first Mon- January 2010, vice Ronald K. Machesky, deceased. day of January 2010, vice J. Albert Spence, resigned.

EDWARD G RENDELL EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor Governor 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 181

MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICINE

February 26, 2009 February 27, 2009

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

To the Honorable, the Senate February 27, 2009 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, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the advice and consent of the Senate, Mary Ann Hewston, 10501 State County of Westmoreland, Magisterial District 10-2-02, to serve until Highway 285, Conneaut Lake 16316, Crawford County, Fiftieth Senato- the first Monday of January 2010, vice Bernice A. McCutcheon, re- rial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Exam- signed. iners of Nursing Home Administrators, to serve for a term of four years or until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six EDWARD G. RENDELL months beyond that period, vice Barry Ramper, Harrisburg, whose term Governor expired.

MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE EDWARD G RENDELL Governor February 26, 2009 MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DRUG, To the Honorable, the Senate DEVICE AND COSMETIC BOARD of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: March 4, 2009 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 Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of York, Magisterial District 19-2-01, to serve until the first Monday of In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the January 2010, vice Harold Kessler, 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 Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cos- Governor metic Board, to serve until October 30, 2011, or until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE period, vice Colena Johnson-Kemp, Ambler, resigned.

February 26, 2009 EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF AUCTIONEER EXAMINERS 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, March 5, 2009 Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of York, Magisterial District 19-3-01, to serve until the first Monday of To the Honorable, the Senate January 2010, vice Douglas F. Meisenhelter, resigned. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

EDWARD G. RENDELL I In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent of the Senate, Eric Battisti, 515 Country Club Road, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, 182 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Auctioneer Examin- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the ers, to serve for a term of three years and until his successor is ap- advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, pointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that pe- Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, riod, vice new position. for appointment as a member of the State Board of Crane Operators, to serve until December 8, 2011, or until her successor is appointed and EDWARD G RENDELL qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice new Governor board.

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD EDWARD G RENDELL Governor OF CRANE OPERATORS

March 5, 2009 MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF CRANE OPERATORS To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: March 5, 2009 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the To the Honorable, the Senate advice and consent of the Senate, Eric Battisti, 515 Country Club Road, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Crane Operators, to In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the serve until December 8, 2012, or until his successor is appointed and advice and consent of the Senate, Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice new Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial board. District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Crane Op- erators, to serve until December 8, 2010, or until her successor is ap- EDWARD G. RENDELL pointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that pe- Governor riod, vice new board.

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD EDWARD G RENDELL Governor OF CRANE OPERATORS

March 5, 2009 MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF CRANE OPERATORS To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: March 5, 2009 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 State Board of Crane Operators, to serve until December 8, 2012, or until his successor is appointed and In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice new advice and consent of the Senate, Nina Tinari, 6401 Church Road, Phil- board. adelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Crane Operators, to EDWARD G. RENDELL serve until December 8, 2011, or until her successor is appointed and Governor qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice new board.

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD EDWARD c RENDELL OF CRANE OPERATORS Governor March 5, 2009 MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES To the Honorable, the Senate OF EBENSBURG CENTER of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: March 5, 2009 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 State Board of Crane Operators, to of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: serve until December 8, 2012, or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice new In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the board. advice and consent of the Senate, Marcelle Cooney, 1002 Cooney Road, P.O. Box 246, Cresson 16630, Cambria County, Thirty-fifth Senatorial EDWARD G. RENDELL District, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Governor Ebensburg Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2015, and until her successor is appointed and qualified.

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD EDWARD G RENDELL OF CRANE OPERATORS Governor

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MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- OF EBENSBURG CENTER nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated December 2, 2008, for the appointment of Nina Tinari, 6401 Church March 5, 2009 Road, Philadelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Barber Examiners, to serve To the Honorable, the Senate for a term of three years and until her successor is appointed and quali- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: fied, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Gregory Stella, Plains, whose term expired. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of advice and consent of the Senate, Grace H. Meo, P.O. Box 123, Timber- nomination on the premises. line Drive, Cresson 16630, Cambria County, Thirty-fifth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of EDWARD G. RENDELL Ebensburg Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2015, and Governor until her successor is appointed and qualified. EDWARD G. RENDELL MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD Governor OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES February 23, 2009 OF WHITE HAVEN CENTER To the Honorable, the Senate March 5, 2009 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 January 30, 2009, for the appointment of Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial Dis- advice and consent of the Senate, Maryanne C. Petrilla, 55 Aristocrat trict, as a member of the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, to serve Circle, Sugarloaf 18249, Luzerne County, Twenty-seventh Senatorial for a term of four years or until her successor is appointed and qualified, District, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice James Orsini, White Haven Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2015, DVM, Unionville, whose term expired. and until her successor is appointed and qualified. 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 EXAMINERS OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the February 27, 2009 Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- February 13, 2009 nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated December 2, 2008, for the appointment of Nora Peterman, 4634 To the Honorable, the Senate Larchwood Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, to serve for a term of four years or until In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated beyond that period, vice Barry Ramper, Harrisburg, whose term ex- December 16, 2008, for the appointment of Stephanie Moore (Public pired. Member), R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty- I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of fourth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Accoun- nomination on the premises. tancy, to serve until October 24, 2009, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that pe- EDWARD G. RENDELL riod, vice Diana Reed, Washington, resigned. Governor I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. CORRECTIONS TO NOMINATIONS EDWARD G. RENDELL REFERRED TO COMMITTEE Governor The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD munications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the OF BARBER EXAMINERS Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to the February 13, 2009 Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 184 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD March 5, 2009 OF PHYSICAL THERAPY HB 39 -- Committee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs. February 13, 2009 BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Senate Bills numbered, entitled, and referred as follows, which were Please note the nomination dated January 6, 2009, for the appoint- read by the Clerk: ment of Cindy L. Best, 80 Shady Lane, York Haven 17370, York County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of y the State Board of Physical Therapy, to serve for a term of four years Februar 17, 2009 and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, should be corrected to read: Senators FOLMER, ROBBINS, ERICKSON, VANCE, Cindy L. Best, 80 Shady Lane, York Haven 17370, York County, RAFFERTY, PICCOLA, PIPPY, M. WHITE, ORIE, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State SCARNATI, EICHELBERGER, GORDNER, BAKER, D. Board of Physical Therapy, to serve until October 2, 2012 , and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months WHITE, CORMAN, ALLOWAY, EARLL, WAUGH, VOGEL, beyond that period. BOSCOLA and WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 7, entitled: EDWARD G. RENDELL An Act establishing spending limitations on the Commonwealth; Governor providing for the disposition of surplus funds; establishing the Taxpayer Protection Fund; and repealing provisions of The Fiscal Code relating MEMBER OF THE BLAIR COUNTY to the funding of a stabilization reserve. BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- February 19, 2009 ruary 17, 2009.

To the Honorable, the Senate Senators D. WHITE, SCARNATI, FOLMER, RAFFERTY, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: WONDERLING, M. WHITE and PIPPY presented to the Chair SB 90, entitled: Please note the nomination dated February 18, 2009, for the appointment of Gregory A. Dunlap, Esquire, 613 Sweetbriar Drive, Har- An Act amending the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), risburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, as a mem- known as the Regulatory Review Act, extending the scope of the act to ber of the Blair County Board of Assistance, to serve until December the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. 31, 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Kathie Richardson, Hollidaysburg, resigned, should be corrected to read: Which was committed to the Committee on GAME AND Gregory E. Dunlap, Esquire, 613 Sweetbriar Drive, Harrisburg FISHERIES, February 17, 2009. 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Blair County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, Senators D. WHITE, SCARNATI, FOLMER, RAFFERTY, vice Kathie Richardson, Hollidaysburg, resigned. GORDNER, M. WHITE and PIPPY presented to the Chair SB 91, entitled: EDWARD G. RENDELL An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Governor Statutes, further providing for regulations and for threatened and endangered species. HOUSE MESSAGES

HOUSE BILLS FOR CONCURRENCE Which was committed to the Committee on GAME AND FISHERIES, February 17, 2009. The Clerk of the House of Representatives presented to the Senate the following bills for concurrence, which were referred Senators EARLL, SCARNATI, VANCE, M. WHITE, to the committees indicated: BROWNE, PICCOLA, ERICKSON, D. WHITE, ROBBINS, ORIE, WAUGH, WONDERLING, RAFFERTY and BOSCOLA February 24, 2009 presented to the Chair SB 200, entitled: An Act amending the act of July 25, 2007 (P.L.342, No.53), known as the Pennsylvania Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund HB 89 -- Committee on Judiciary. Capital Budget Itemization Act of 2007, further providing for limitation HB 94 and HB 95 -- Committee on Game and Fisheries. on expenditures. HB 102 -- Committee on Community, Economic and Recre- ational Development. Which was committed to the Committee on COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, Feb- March 2, 2009 ruary 17, 2009.

HB 73 -- Committee on Judiciary. Senators ORIE, SCARNATI, PILEGGI, BAKER, BRUBAKER, EARLL, EICHELBERGER, ERICKSON, FOLMER, GREENLEAF, LOGAN, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 185

ROBBINS, SMUCKER, WARD, WAUGH, M. WHITE, Senators PIPPY, FOLMER, TOMLINSON, VOGEL, WONDERLING, DINNIMAN, ALLOWAY and LEACH O'PAKE, WARD, WONDERLING, BRUBAKER, EARLL, presented to the Chair SB 281, entitled: ALLOWAY, BROWNE, KASUNIC, ORIE, D. WHITE, An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), PICCOLA, LOGAN and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB known as the Public School Code of 1949, in high schools, further 201, entitled: providing for academic degrees. A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for legislative Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, districts. February 17, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- February 19, 2009 ERNMENT, February 19, 2009.

Senators BAKER, RAFFERTY, WASHINGTON, Senators PIPPY, FOLMER, FONTANA, EARLL, FERLO, ALLOWAY, FONTANA, EICHELBERGER, BRUBAKER, KITCHEN, ORIE, D. WHITE, FARNESE and STACK FERLO, WAUGH, ORIE, MUSTO, TARTAGLIONE, EARLL, presented to the Chair SB 202, entitled: GORDNER, KASUNIC, KITCHEN, O'PAKE, ROBBINS, An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), VOGEL, YAW, BROWNE, ERICKSON, LOGAN, PILEGGI, known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in electronic voting systems, further providing for election day procedures and the process of voting; COSTA, PIPPY, SCARNATI, STOUT, STACK, D. WHITE, and requiring a voter-verified permanent paper record. WONDERLING, WOZNIAK, BOSCOLA and WARD presented to the Chair SB 196, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania ERNMENT, February 19, 2009. Consolidated Statutes, further providing for educational leave of absence. Senators PIPPY, BAKER, O'PAKE, PILEGGI, EARLL, Which was committed to the Committee on VETERANS KITCHEN, TARTAGLIONE, BROWNE and STACK presented AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, February to the Chair SB 203, entitled: 19, 2009. An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in district election officers, further providing for maximum ratio of compensation for district Senators PIPPY, FOLMER, FONTANA, WONDERLING, election officers. KITCHEN, ORIE, D. WHITE, COSTA and LOGAN presented to the Chair SB 197, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P.L.723, No.230), ERNMENT, February 19, 2009. known as the Second Class County Code, in Allegheny Regional Asset District, increasing the amount of tax relief provided to senior citizens. Senators PIPPY, FONTANA, BAKER, KITCHEN, D. WHITE and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 204, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- An Act amending the act of July 22, 1974 (P.L.589, No.205), ruary 19, 2009. known as the Unfair Insurance Practices Act, further providing for unfair acts. Senators PIPPY, FOLMER, TOMLINSON, WONDERLING, COSTA, EARLL, VANCE, KITCHEN, BROWNE, ORIE, D. Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND WHITE, EICHELBERGER, FARNESE and BOSCOLA INSURANCE, February 19, 2009. presented to the Chair SB 198, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), Senators PIPPY, FONTANA, WONDERLING, FERLO, known as the Public School Code of 1949, in educational improvement ORIE, LOGAN and COSTA presented to the Chair SB 205, tax credit, further providing for the definitions of "educational improvement organization" and "innovative educational program." entitled: An Act amending the act of April 8, 1949 (P.L.418, No.58), entitled "An act to provide for and regulate the accumulation, Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, investment, and expenditure of funds by cities, boroughs, incorporated February 19, 2009. towns and townships for preparing plans for sewage disposal systems, and for the construction, improvement or replacement of sewage Senators PIPPY, FOLMER, WONDERLING, WAUGH, disposal systems for which plans have been approved by the Sanitary Water Board of the Commonwealth," further providing for definitions EARLL, SCARNATI, BROWNE, ORIE, LOGAN, and for expenditure of fund. EICHELBERGER and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 199, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, February 19, 2009. as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, defining "disaster losses"; and providing for classes of income. Senators FONTANA, STOUT, HUGHES, BOSCOLA, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- MUSTO, O'PAKE, RAFFERTY, TARTAGLIONE, COSTA, ruary 19, 2009. LEACH, WILLIAMS, MELLOW, WONDERLING, EARLL, PIPPY and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 207, entitled: 186 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

An Act providing for earned income tax credit notification. MUSTO, EARLL, RAFFERTY, EICHELBERGER, COSTA, WAUGH, M. WHITE and WASHINGTON presented to the Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- Chair SB 212, entitled: ruary 19, 2009. An Act amending the act of July 10, 1981 (P.L.214, No.67), known as the Bingo Law, further providing for rules for licensing and Senators VANCE, SCARNATI, M. WHITE, BROWNE, operation. EARLL, ORIE, PICCOLA, RAFFERTY, ALLOWAY, BAKER, BOSCOLA, BRUBAKER, CORMAN, DINNIMAN, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- EICHELBERGER, FOLMER, KITCHEN, LEACH, ruary 19, 2009. McILHINNEY, O'PAKE, PIPPY, ROBBINS, SMUCKER, STOUT, VOGEL, WARD, WAUGH, D. WHITE, Senators ROBBINS, BAKER, PILEGGI, MELLOW, WONDERLING, YAW and HUGHES presented to the Chair SB BOSCOLA, BROWNE, BRUBAKER, COSTA, EARLL, 208, entitled: ERICKSON, FERLO, FONTANA, GREENLEAF, LOGAN, An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the O'PAKE, ORIE, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, STACK, Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of evidence, providing for TARTAGLIONE, TOMLINSON, WAUGH, D. WHITE, M. benevolent gesture or admission by health care provider or assisted WHITE, WILLIAMS, WOZNIAK and FOLMER presented to living residence or personal care home. the Chair SB 213, entitled: An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children; February 19, 2009. providing for the form of the compact; imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the compact administrator; and establishing the State Council on Interstate Senators GORDNER, ERICKSON, WILLIAMS, O'PAKE, Educational Opportunity for Military Children. BOSCOLA, FERLO and WASHINGTON presented to the Chair SB 209, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, An Act amending Title 2 (Administrative Law and Procedure) of February 19, 2009. the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in practice and procedure of local agencies, authorizing local agencies to issue subpoenas to compel attendance of witnesses and the production of documents; and providing Senators GREENLEAF, WASHINGTON, ALLOWAY, for a remedy for failure to obey subpoenas. O'PAKE and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 214, entitled: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, providing for the offense of greyhound race simulcasting; and prescribing a penalty. February 19, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on COMMUNITY, Senators GORDNER, BROWNE, WOZNIAK, ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, Feb- GREENLEAF, BAKER, ORIE, BOSCOLA, O'PAKE, ruary 19, 2009. KITCHEN, WONDERLING, LOGAN, STACK, PIPPY, ROBBINS, TOMLINSON, RAFFERTY, ALLOWAY, EARLL Senators GREENLEAF, KITCHEN, WASHINGTON, and WASHINGTON presented to the Chair SB 210, entitled: ERICKSON, WOZNIAK, LOGAN and RAFFERTY presented An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for Public School Employees' to the Chair SB 215, entitled: Retirement Board. An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in criminal history record information, further providing for general Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- regulations; and, in child protective services, further providing for ruary 19, 2009. information relating to prospective child-care personnel.

Senators FOLMER, BROWNE, ORIE, KASUNIC, Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, ERICKSON, BOSCOLA, BAKER, STOUT, MUSTO, EARLL, February 19, 2009. VOGEL, RAFFERTY, O'PAKE, PICCOLA, COSTA, PIPPY, WAUGH, M. WHITE, LEACH, EICHELBERGER and Senators GREENLEAF, KITCHEN, WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON presented to the Chair SB 211, entitled: ERICKSON, EARLL, SMUCKER, RAFFERTY, O'PAKE, An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, CORMAN, STACK, WONDERLING, BOSCOLA, WAUGH of Chance Act, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 216, entitled: further providing for definitions, for prize limits, for insured games, for limited sales, for recordkeeping, for eligible organizations' use of An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the locations for conducting small games of chance, for separate individual Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in particular rights and immunities, prize limitations and for advertising. providing for certain immunity for hospitals that donate medicine, medical supplies and equipment in good faith for humanitarian assistance. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- ruary 19, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 19, 2009. Senators ORIE, BROWNE, FOLMER, KASUNIC, ALLOWAY, ERICKSON, BOSCOLA, BAKER, STOUT, 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 187

Senators GREENLEAF, WASHINGTON, ALLOWAY, Senators GREENLEAF, WASHINGTON, ERICKSON, PICCOLA, COSTA, O'PAKE and WAUGH presented to the BOSCOLA, COSTA, STACK, WILLIAMS and FERLO Chair SB 217, entitled: presented to the Chair SB 222, entitled: A Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in actions, proceedings and other retention election of justices of the peace. matters generally, providing for mortgage foreclosure conciliation programs. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- ERNMENT, February 19, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on URBAN AF- FAIRS AND HOUSING, February 19, 2009. Senators GREENLEAF, KITCHEN, TARTAGLIONE, WASHINGTON, ALLOWAY, ERICKSON, STOUT, MUSTO, Senators GREENLEAF, KITCHEN, WASHINGTON, WOZNIAK, TOMLINSON, EARLL, COSTA, PILEGGI, ALLOWAY, BROWNE, O'PAKE, STACK, WONDERLING RAFFERTY, O'PAKE, WAUGH and FERLO presented to the and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 223, entitled: Chair SB 218, entitled: An Act establishing the Capital Case Representation Resource of An Act amending the act of April 23, 1956 (1955 P.L.1510, Center Pennsylvania for capital offense litigation; and providing for its duties and responsibilities. No.500), known as the Disease Prevention and Control Law of 1955, further providing for HIV testing of certain convicted offenders. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 19, 2009. February 19, 2009. Senators GREENLEAF, WASHINGTON, COSTA, O'PAKE Senators GREENLEAF, TARTAGLIONE, KITCHEN, and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 224, entitled: WASHINGTON, STOUT, MUSTO, BROWNE, WOZNIAK, An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for court reporting TOMLINSON, EARLL, COSTA, PILEGGI, RAFFERTY, contracts. O'PAKE, STACK, WONDERLING, BOSCOLA, PIPPY, WAUGH and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 219, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, An Act amending the act of April 27, 1927 (P.L.414, No.270), February 19, 2009. entitled as amended, "An act providing for a system of recording the identification of persons convicted of crime, and of fugitives from justice, and habitual criminals; conferring powers and imposing duties Senators TARTAGLIONE, STACK and FERLO presented to upon the Pennsylvania State Police, district attorneys, police officers, the Chair SB 226, entitled: wardens or keepers of jails, prisons, workhouses, or other penal An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known institutions, and sheriffs; providing for the payment of certain expenses as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, further providing, in corporate net by the counties; and imposing penalties," providing for a short title; income tax, for definitions and for additional withholding requirements; defining "correctional institution"; and further providing for criminal and providing, in corporate net income tax, for pass-through business records, for reporting, for fingerprinting, for unified criminal withholding. identification, for district attorneys and for violations. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, ruary 19, 2009. February 19, 2009. Senators TARTAGLIONE, STACK and FERLO presented to Senators GREENLEAF, TARTAGLIONE, KITCHEN, the Chair SB 227, entitled: WASHINGTON, ALLOWAY, ORIE, BROWNE, EARLL, An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known COSTA, LOGAN, O'PAKE and BOSCOLA presented to the as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, further providing, in corporate net Chair SB 220, entitled: income tax, for the definition and determination of "taxable income." A Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, making editorial Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- changes by replacing the phrase "justice of the peace" with "magisterial ruary 19, 2009. district judge."

Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Senators WOZNIAK, STOUT, ALLOWAY, COSTA and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 228, entitled: February 19, 2009. An Act amending the act of May 22, 1933 (P.L.853, No.155), known as The General County Assessment Law, further providing for Senators GREENLEAF, KITCHEN, WASHINGTON, removal permits for mobile homes and house trailers. ALLOWAY, BROWNE, WOZNIAK, COSTA, O'PAKE, STACK and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 221, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- An Act regulating bail bond enforcement agents; requiring ERNMENT, February 19, 2009. licensure and registration; and providing for penalties. Senators WOZNIAK, STOUT, ALLOWAY and FERLO Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, presented to the Chair SB 229, entitled: February 19, 2009. An Act amending the act of May 21, 1943 (P.L.571, No.254), known as The Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law, further 188 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9, providing for mobile homes and house trailers to be assessed in name purpose of act; adding definitions; further providing for plans, for of owner. proceedings, for powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection, for eminent domain, for flood control works and for Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- financing; and making editorial changes. ERNMENT, February 19, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- Senators WOZNIAK, FONTANA, KITCHEN, ALLOWAY, TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, February 19, 2009. FOLMER and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 230, entitled: Senators WOZNIAK, STOUT, FONTANA, KITCHEN, An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the ALLOWAY, LOGAN, O'PAKE, STACK, COSTA, WAUGH Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for determination and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 236, entitled: of paternity. An Act amending the act of June 5, 1947 (P.L.422, No.195), entitled, "An act authorizing the Department of Forests and Waters to Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, provide for stream clearance and stream channel rectifications; to February 19, 2009. construct and maintain dams, reservoirs, lakes and other works and improvements for impounding flood waters, and conserving the water supply of the Commonwealth; and for creating additional recreational Senators WOZNIAK, STOUT, O'PAKE, STACK, COSTA, areas; to acquire by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, certain lands BOSCOLA and FERLOpresented to the Chair SB 231, entitled: for such purposes; to construct and maintain flood forecasting and An Act amending Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public warning systems," further providing for the purposes of the act and for Corporations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further the authority of the Department of Environmental Protection; and providing for indebtedness. making editorial changes.

Which was committed to the Committee on COMMUNITY, Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, February 19, 2009. ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, Feb- ruary 19, 2009. Senators CORMAN, BROWNE, STACK, EARLL, RAFFERTY, BAKER, FERLO, GORDNER, O'PAKE, Senators WOZNIAK and ALLOWAY presented to the Chair SB 232, entitled: WILLIAMS, WAUGH and M. WHITE presented to the Chair An Act authorizing the Department of Conservation and Natural SB 237, entitled: Resources, Department of Transportation, Department of An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), Environmental Protection and Cambria Transit Authority, on behalf of known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, providing for the Commonwealth, to agree to hold and save the United States Army suitability of annuity transactions. Corps of Engineers free from certain damages arising from certain construction projects. Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND INSURANCE, February 19, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, February 19, 2009. Senators TOMLINSON, EARLL, WONDERLING, EICHELBERGER and KITCHEN presented to the Chair SB Senators WOZNIAK, STOUT, FONTANA, ALLOWAY, 238, entitled: O'PAKE, COSTA, EARLL and BOSCOLA presented to the An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), Chair SB 233, entitled: known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for funding An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the for charter schools. Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for purposes and powers of authorities. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, February 19, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- ERNMENT, February 19, 2009. Senators TOMLINSON, GREENLEAF, WONDERLING, ORIE, EARLL, ERICKSON, ALLOWAY, BROWNE, Senators WOZNIAK, STOUT, FONTANA, ALLOWAY, RAFFERTY, SMUCKER, BOSCOLA, MUSTO, FONTANA, O'PAKE, STACK, WAUGH, BOSCOLA, D. WHITE and O'PAKE, WOZNIAK, KASUNIC, WAUGH, LOGAN, FERLO presented to the Chair SB 234, entitled: WILLIAMS, WASHINGTON, STOUT, HUGHES, FERLO and An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known D. WHITE presented to the Chair SB 239, entitled: as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, providing for An Act amending the act of June 23, 1999 (P.L.159, No.22), known a credit for weatherization projects. as the New Economy Technology Scholarship Act, further providing for definitions and for scholarships. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- ruary 19, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, February 19, 2009. Senators WOZNIAK, STOUT, FONTANA, KITCHEN, ALLOWAY, LOGAN, O'PAKE, GORDNER, BOSCOLA, Senators BAKER, WAUGH, WASHINGTON, RAFFERTY, PIPPY and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 235, entitled: ALLOWAY, ROBBINS, BRUBAKER, MUSTO, ORIE, An Act amending the act of August 7, 1936 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.106, EARLL, FERLO, GORDNER, O'PAKE, STOUT, YAW, No.46), referred to as the Flood Control Law, further providing for 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 189

TOMLINSON, ERICKSON, BROWNE, WOZNIAK and Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 240, entitled: ruary 19, 2009. An Act amending Titles 35 (Health and Safety) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, regulating emergency medical services systems; providing for licensure; conferring powers Senators GORDNER, WASHINGTON, BROWNE, ORIE, and duties on the Department of Health; further defining "emergency RAFFERTY, STACK, O'PAKE and ALLOWAY presented to vehicle"; providing for penalties; providing for Emergency Medical the Chair SB 246, entitled: Services Operating Fund distributions; and making a related repeal. An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Which was committed to the Committee on VETERANS assault, further providing for probable cause arrests in domestic AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, February violence cases; and, in protection from abuse, providing for an 19, 2009. electronic monitoring program.

Senators TOMLINSON, BRUBAKER, WAUGH, M. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February WHITE, McILHINNEY, SMUCKER, TARTAGLIONE, 19, 2009. FOLMER, ROBBINS, BAKER, BROWNE, EARLL, ERICKSON, RAFFERTY, BOSCOLA, O'PAKE, LOGAN, Senators GORDNER, SCARNATI, TARTAGLIONE, WOZNIAK, COSTA, KASUNIC, STOUT, FONTANA and FOLMER, ROBBINS, ERICKSON, GREENLEAF, WOZNIAK, WASHINGTON presented to the Chair SB 241, entitled: RAFFERTY, STACK, BOSCOLA, PIPPY, ALLOWAY, An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), O'PAKE, WONDERLING, WAUGH and YAW presented to the known as the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, defining Chair SB 247, entitled: "qualified association"; further providing for prohibited acts and for An Act authorizing certain tax credits for qualified alternative fuel duties of licensee generally; and providing for handling of deposits and distributors; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of other escrows. Revenue.

Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, February ruary 19, 2009. 19, 2009. Senators GORDNER, SCARNATI, TARTAGLIONE, Senators TOMLINSON, CORMAN, WONDERLING, FOLMER, ROBBINS, ERICKSON, GREENLEAF, WOZNIAK, EICHELBERGER, BROWNE, BRUBAKER, WAUGH, RAFFERTY, STACK, BOSCOLA, PIPPY, ALLOWAY, ERICKSON, GREENLEAF, TARTAGLIONE, RAFFERTY, O'PAKE, WONDERLING; WAUGH and YAW presented to the BAKER, FONTANA, KITCHEN, FERLO, COSTA, LOGAN, Chair SB 248, entitled: WILLIAMS, BOSCOLA, WARD and D. WHITE presented to An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania the Chair SB 242, entitled: Consolidated Statutes, in liquid fuels and fuels tax, further providing for definitions and for imposition of tax, exemptions and deductions. An Act amending the act of June 29, 2006 (P.L.281, No.60), entitled "An act relating to confidentiality of Social Security numbers; and making a related repeal," further providing for title of act; Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- extending privacy provisions to certain confidential individual TION, February 19, 2009. information; and further providing for applicability. Senators GORDNER, BAKER, FOLMER, TARTAGLIONE, Which was committed to the Committee on COMMUNICA- FERLO, KASUNIC, WOZNIAK, MUSTO, ALLOWAY and TIONS AND TECHNOLOGY, February 19, 2009. O'PAKE presented to the Chair SB 249, entitled: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Senators TOMLINSON, ORIE, EARLL, FOLMER, Consolidated Statutes, in snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, further ALLOWAY, ERICKSON, BROWNE, RAFFERTY, providing for operation on State or private property and for penalties for WONDERLING, WAUGH, STACK, LOGAN, WOZNIAK, violation of chapter. MUSTO, BOSCOLA, WASHINGTON and HUGHES presented Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- to the Chair SB 243, entitled: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the TION, February 19, 2009. Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the offense of aggravated assault by a person in custody. Senators CORMAN, WAUGH, SCARNATI, PICCOLA, BROWNE, FOLMER, M. WHITE, BAKER, BOSCOLA, Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, BRUBAKER, COSTA, EARLL, EICHELBERGER, February 19, 2009. GORDNER, GREENLEAF, ORIE, ROBBINS, SMUCKER, D. WHITE, WONDERLING and YAW presented to the Chair SB Senators GORDNER, BAKER, O'PAKE, PILEGGI, 250, entitled: WONDERLING, WAUGH, FOLMER, TOMLINSON, An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), WASHINGTON, ERICKSON, BROWNE, ORIE, WOZNIAK, known as the Public School Code of 1949, in education empowerment, COSTA, LOGAN, RAFFERTY and STACK presented to the further providing for expiration. Chair SB 245, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing February 19, 2009. for exclusions. 190 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

Senators GREENLEAF, WASHINGTON, TARTAGLIONE, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- STOUT, ORIE, BROWNE, KITCHEN, ERICKSON, O'PAKE, ruary 19, 2009. WOZNIAK, MUSTO, BOSCOLA, LEACH, WONDERLING and M. WHITE presented to the Chair SB 251, entitled: Senators O'PAKE, LOGAN, MUSTO, STOUT, An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known WASHINGTON, FONTANA, KASUNIC, KITCHEN and as the Mental Health Procedures Act, providing for assisted outpatient BOSCOLA presented to the Chair treatment programs. SB 257, entitled: A Joint Resolution proposing emergency integrated amendments Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for uniformity of taxation and for tax exemptions and special HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 19, 2009. tax provisions.

Senators FOLMER, M. WHITE, BROWNE, EARLL, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- FERLO, WONDERLING, PICCOLA, BOSCOLA and BAKER ruary 19, 2009. presented to the Chair SB 252, entitled: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), Senators O'PAKE, LOGAN, MUSTO, STOUT, known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in party organization, further providing for definition of political parties and political bodies; and, in WASHINGTON, FONTANA, KASUNIC, KITCHEN and nomination of candidates, further providing for nominations by minor BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 258, entitled: political parties and for nominations by political bodies. A Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- for uniformity of taxation and for tax exemptions and special tax ERNMENT, February 19, 2009. provisions.

Senators CORMAN, EARLL, EICHELBERGER, ORIE, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- ALLOWAY, WAUGH, PIPPY, BAKER, RAFFERTY, ruary 19, 2009. ERICKSON and BRUBAKER presented to the Chair SB 253, entitled: Senators BAKER, WASHINGTON, ORIE, ERICKSON, An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known TARTAGLIONE, RAFFERTY, MUSTO, HUGHES, LOGAN, as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, further providing for the imposition WOZNIAK and FONTANA presented to the Chair SB 259, of the personal income tax and authorizing the offsetting of gains and entitled: losses among the various classes of income. An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the definition Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- of "dangerous weapon." ruary 19, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Senators TOMLINSON, GREENLEAF, WONDERLING; February 19, 2009. PICCOLA, PIPPY, EICHELBERGER, ERICKSON, BROWNE, RAFFERTY, BAKER, FONTANA, O'PAKE, BOSCOLA and Senators BAKER, VOGEL, TARTAGLIONE, SCARNATI, COSTA presented to the Chair SB 254, entitled: ALLOWAY, FOLMER, KITCHEN, PICCOLA, ERICKSON, An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), WASHINGTON, RAFFERTY, MUSTO, BROWNE, HUGHES, known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for technology grants to benefit students in nonpublic and private schools. STOUT, ORIE, YAW, WOZNIAK, SMUCKER, PIPPY, O'PAKE, LOGAN, EARLL, WONDERLING, KASUNIC, Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, BRUBAKER, WILLIAMS and BOSCOLA presented to the February 19, 2009. Chair SB 260, entitled: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for sexual abuse Senators TOMLINSON, WONDERLING, EARLL, M. of children. WHITE, BROWNE, WOZNIAK and HUGHES presented to the Chair SB 255, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, An Act amending the act of July 9, 1987 (P.L.220, No.39), known February 19, 2009. as the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act, further providing for unlawful practice. Senators CORMAN, SCARNATI, BROWNE, EARLL, Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER EICHELBERGER, ORIE, VANCE, ALLOWAY, BAKER, PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, February BOSCOLA, BRUBAKER, ERICKSON, FOLMER, FONTANA, 19, 2009. GORDNER, KASUNIC, KITCHEN, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, ROBBINS, STACK, VOGEL, WAUGH, D. WHITE and Senators O'PAKE, LOGAN, MUSTO, STOUT, WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 261, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known WASHINGTON, FONTANA, KASUNIC and BOSCOLA as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, further defining "taxable income" for presented to the Chair SB 256, entitled: purposes of corporate net income tax. An Act providing for prohibition of levy or collection of tax on homestead property by school districts, for the School District Homestead Property Tax Elimination Fund, for increase in personal Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- income tax and for the Property Tax Relief Fund; and making a related ruary 19, 2009. repeal. 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 191

Senators VANCE, D. WHITE, M. WHITE, ALLOWAY, Senators O'PAKE, COSTA, STOUT, LOGAN, KASUNIC, BAKER, EARLL, ERICKSON, FOLMER, PICCOLA, KITCHEN, GREENLEAF, RAFFERTY, WASHINGTON, ROBBINS, WASHINGTON and WAUGH presented to the FONTANA, WOZNIAK, TARTAGLIONE, STACK, LEACH Chair SB 262, entitled: and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 268, entitled: An Act providing for a moratorium on film production tax credits. An Act providing for insurance coverage for routine patient care costs when an insured, enrollee or subscriber participates in approved Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- cancer clinical trials; establishing the Pennsylvania Cancer Clinical ruary 19, 2009. Trial Review Board to adjudicate disputes involving third-party reimbursement for routine patient care costs incurred in association with approved cancer clinical trials; and providing for hearings and appeals. Senators COSTA, KASUNIC, KITCHEN, ORIE, STOUT, FONTANA, VOGEL, LOGAN, BROWNE and PIPPY presented Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND to the Chair SB 263, entitled: INSURANCE, February 19, 2009. An Act establishing the Landslide Insurance and Assistance Program within the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency; providing for related powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Emergency Senators O'PAKE, FONTANA, MUSTO, RAFFERTY, M. Management Agency; establishing and providing for the powers and WHITE, FERLO, EARLL, WOZNIAK, FARNESE, STACK duties of the Landslide Insurance and Assistance Board; establishing the and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 269, entitled: Landslide Insurance Fund and the Landslide Assistance Fund; and making appropriations. An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code,further providing for Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- definitions; providing for absentee voting; further providing for applications for official absentee ballots, for date of application for TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, February 19, 2009. absentee ballot, for approval of application for absentee ballot, for official absentee voters ballots, for envelopes for official absentee Senators COSTA, HUGHES, FONTANA, LOGAN, ballots, for delivering or mailing ballots, for voting by absentee electors, ALLOWAY, GREENLEAF, FOLMER, WASHINGTON, for assistance in voting by certain absentee electors, for canvassing of official absentee ballots and for violation of provisions relating to EARLL and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 264, entitled: absentee voting; and making a repeal. An Act providing for the time period for recording deeds from sheriff sales. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- ERNMENT, February 19, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 19, 2009. Senators COSTA, ORIE, STOUT, FONTANA, TARTAGLIONE, LOGAN, FARNESE, MELLOW, FOLMER, Senators COSTA, ORIE, STOUT, FONTANA, LOGAN, WASHINGTON, PIPPY and FERLO presented to the Chair SB KITCHEN, BROWNE, PIPPY, WASHINGTON and FERLO 270, entitled: presented to the Chair SB 265, entitled: An Act amending the act of May 25, 1933 (P.L.1050, No.242), An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P.L.723, No.230), referred to as the Second Class City Firemen Relief Law, further known as the Second Class County Code, further providing for tax providing for requirements of membership, for married persons and relief and use of disbursements. pensions to surviving spouses and for eligibility of surviving spouses; and making editorial changes. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- ruary 19, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- ruary 19, 2009. Senators COSTA, HUGHES, KITCHEN, STOUT, FONTANA, TARTAGLIONE, RAFFERTY, O'PAKE, LOGAN, Senators COSTA, ORIE, STOUT, FONTANA, TOMLINSON, BOSCOLA, GREENLEAF, BROWNE, EARLL TARTAGLIONE, LOGAN, FARNESE, MELLOW, FOLMER, entitled: and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 266, WASHINGTON, PIPPY and FERLO presented to the Chair SB An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for payments 271, entitled: to family and funeral directors. An Act amending the act of May 28, 1915 (P.L.596, No.259), referred to as the Second Class City Employe Pension Law, further providing for pensions for surviving spouses. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 19, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- ruary 19, 2009. Senators COSTA, HUGHES, MUSTO, STOUT, FONTANA, TARTAGLIONE, RAFFERTY, LOGAN, BRUBAKER, Senators COSTA, FONTANA, KITCHEN, LEACH, LOGAN KITCHEN, ALLOWAY, ERICKSON, GREENLEAF, and WASHINGTON presented to the Chair SB 272, entitled: BROWNE, WONDERLING EARLL and FERLO presented to An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P.L.723, No.230), the Chair SB 267, entitled: known as the Second Class County Code, further providing for chief An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known deputy, for deputies and clerks, for public list of applicants for deputy as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, further providing for exemptions from sheriff, for penalties and for sheriffs employees and counties of the the realty transfer tax. second class; and repealing provisions relating to appointment and promotion of deputy sheriffs in second class counties. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- ruary 19, 2009. 192 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of ERNMENT, February 19, 2009. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for exemptions and special provisions. Senators COSTA, FONTANA, STOUT, LOGAN, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- WASHINGTON and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 273, ruary 19, 2009. entitled: An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P.L.723, No.230), known as the Second Class County Code, further providing for certain Senators BROWNE, EARLL, BOSCOLA, ERICKSON, disabled employees of jail and workhouses and salaries and expenses WOZNIAK, STACK and M. WHITE presented to the Chair SB to be paid. 279, entitled: An Act amending the act of July 11, 1990 (P.L.465, No.113), Which was committed to the Committee on LABOR AND known as the Tax Increment Financing Act, further defining "tax INDUSTRY, February 19, 2009. increment" and "tax increment base"; and further providing for determination of tax increment and tax increment base and for allocation of positive tax increments. Senators COSTA, FONTANA, ORIE, LOGAN, PIPPY and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 274, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P.L.723, No.230), ruary 19, 2009. known as the Second Class County Code, further defining "compensation"; and further providing for retirement board and for amount of retirement allowances. Senators ORIE, PIPPY, PILEGGI, ALLOWAY, BAKER, BROWNE, BRUBAKER, COSTA, ERICKSON, FOLMER, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- FONTANA, GORDNER, GREENLEAF, KITCHEN, LOGAN, ruary 19, 2009. MUSTO, RAFFERTY, ROBBINS, WAUGH, D. WHITE, M. WHITE, WONDERLING and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair Senators D. WHITE, PILEGGI, WONDERLIN WAUGH, SB 282, entitled: BROWNE, EARLL, FERLO, STOUT, GREENLEAF, An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the RAFFERTY, ROBBINS, BAKER, ORIE, MUSTO, KASUNIC, Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in area government and intergovernmental cooperation, providing for agreements with O'PAKE, YAW, COSTA, M. WHITE, WARD and BOSCOLA municipal authorities; and further providing for review of agreement by presented to the Chair SB 275, entitled: Local Government Commission. An Act establishing the Coal Methane Review Board to resolve disputes between property owners over the location of coal bed methane Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- wells and access roads. ERNMENT, February 19, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- Senators ORIE, PILEGGI, MUSTO, ALLOWAY, BROWNE, TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, February 19, 2009. BRUBAKER, COSTA, EARLL, ERICKSON, FONTANA, RAFFERTY, ROBBINS, STACK, STOUT, D. WHITE and Senators BROWNE, PILEGGI, EARLL, BOSCOLA, BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 283, entitled: O'PAKE, WOZNIAK, COSTA, M. WHITE and An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 276, entitled: known as The Fiscal Code, in Local Government Capital Project Loan An Act amending the act of July 11, 1990 (P.L.465, No.113), Fund provisions, further providing for assistance to municipalities and known as the Tax Increment Financing Act, further providing for the for ranking of applications. definitions of "tax increment" and "tax increment base." Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- ERNMENT, February 19, 2009. ruary 19, 2009. Senators ORIE, PILEGGI, MUSTO, ALLOWAY, Senators BROWNE, ORIE, FOLMER, PILEGGI, ERICKSON, LOGAN, RAFFERTY, ROBBINS, RAFFERTY, O'PAKE, ERICKSON, FERLO, WOZNIAK, TARTAGLIONE, M. WHITE, WOZNIAK, YAW and WAUGH, M. WHITE, BOSCOLA and COSTA presented to the BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 284, entitled: Chair SB 277, entitled: An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, further as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, further providing, in personal income providing for implementation agreements. tax, for classes of income; and providing, in corporate net income tax, for applicability of Federal law. Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- ERNMENT, February 19, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- ruary 19, 2009. Senators ORIE, PILEGGI, MUSTO, ALLOWAY, BRUBAKER, ROBBINS, WAUGH, D. WHITE and Senators BROWNE, ORIE, BOSCOLA, KITCHEN, WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 285, entitled: O'PAKE, ERICKSON, FERLO, WOZNIAK, RAFFERTY, An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), LOGAN, GREENLEAF, WAUGH, M. WHITE, PIPPY, known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, providing for WONDERLING and D. WHITE presented to the Chair SB 278, interpretation of subdivision and land development ordinances; and entitled: 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 193 further providing for approval of plats, for jurisdiction, for time Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- limitations and for procedure to obtain preliminary opinion. ERNMENT, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- ERNMENT, February 19, 2009. Senators ERICKSON, VANCE, M. WHITE, RAFFERTY, WASHINGTON, BAKER, EARLL, WAUGH, O'PAKE and Senators BROWNE, PILEGGI, EARLL, BAKER, STOUT, BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 291, entitled: YAW, WAUGH, ALLOWAY, O'PAKE, ERICKSON, An Act amending the act of November 29, 1990 (P.L.585, No.148), known as the Confidentiality of HIV-Related Information Act, further WASHINGTON, WOZNIAK, PICCOLA, LOGAN, providing for legislative intent, for consent to HIV-related tests and for WILLIAMS, COSTA, GREENLEAF, M. WHITE, SMUCKER counseling. and PIPPY presented to the Chair SB 286, entitled: An Act providing for the tax sale of abandoned properties. Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- ruary 19, 2009. Senators HUGHES, FARNESE, STOUT, MUSTO, O'PAKE, WONDERLING, FERLO presented to the Chair SB 292, Senators BROWNE, PICCOLA, BOSCOLA, ROBBINS, entitled: YAW, ORIE, EARLL, KASUNIC, BAKER, RAFFERTY, An Act authorizing the Department of Labor and Industry to establish the Youth Empowerment Services Program; establishing the PILEGGI, WOZNIAK, GREENLEAF, FOLMER, M. WHITE, Youth Empowerment Account; and making an appropriation. WAUGH, MUSTO and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 287, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on LABOR AND An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), INDUSTRY, February 20, 2009. known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for reports to Department of Education and for financial reports. Senators HUGHES, STACK, KITCHEN, WASHINGTON and FONTANA presented to the Chair SB 293, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the February 19, 2009. Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for duties of the Pennsylvania State Police and for February 20, 2009 altering or obliterating marks of identification; and providing for destruction of confiscated or recovered firearms.

Senators SCARNATI, CORMAN, ORIE, WAUGH, Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, ROBBINS, BROWNE, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, BAKER, February 20, 2009. FOLMER, GORDNER, VANCE, VOGEL, McILHINNEY, ERICKSON, WONDERLING, GREENLEAF, PICCOLA, D. Senators HUGHES, KITCHEN, WASHINGTON, LOGAN WHITE, EICHELBERGER, BRUBAKER, YAW, KASUNIC, and MUSTO presented to the Chair SB 294, entitled: LOGAN, WOZNIAK and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known 9, entitled: as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, establishing the Protecting An Act requiring identification of lawful presence in the United Pennsylvania's Progress Program. States as a prerequisite to the receipt of public benefits. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- ruary 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- ERNMENT, February 20, 2009. Senators HUGHES, WASHINGTON and LEACH presented to the Chair SB 295, entitled: Senators ERICKSON, TARTAGLIONE, GREENLEAF, An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the WAUGH, O'PAKE and LOGAN presented to the Chair SB 288, Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for definitions; entitled: providing for personalized firearms; and prohibiting certain sales of An Act providing for plumbing contractors licensure; establishing firearms. the State Board of Plumbing Contractors and providing for its powers and duties; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, of Labor and Industry; establishing fees, fines and civil penalties; February 20, 2009. creating the Plumbing Contractors Licensure Account; and making an appropriation. Senators ERICKSON, LOGAN, FERLO, RAFFERTY, CORMAN, FONTANA, GREENLEAF, O'PAKE, WAUGH, Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER BROWNE, KASUNIC, KITCHEN, COSTA, PIPPY, STACK, PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, February D. WHITE, WONDERLING and BOSCOLA presented to the 20, 2009. Chair SB 296, entitled: An Act reenacting and amending the act of April 12, 2006 (P.L.67, Senators ERICKSON, FONTANA, BAKER, FOLMER, No.22), known as the Merchant Marine World War II Veterans Bonus WAUGH, COSTA, PILEGGI and PICCOLA presented to the Act, further defining "Merchant Marine veteran who served during Chair SB 289, entitled: World War II"; and further providing for application for bonus, for An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), United States Merchant Marine World War II Veterans' Bonus Fund known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, further providing for and for expiration of act. vacancies in election boards and for election boards in new districts. 194 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

Which was committed to the Committee on VETERANS An Act establishing a grant program for volunteer emergency AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, February service organizations to provide incentives for establishing partnerships; 20, 2009. conferring powers and duties on the Center for Local Government Services within the Department of Community and Economic Development; and providing for funding. Senators CORMAN, WONDERLING, BAKER, BROWNE, ERICKSON, ALLOWAY, BRUBAKER, GORDNER, ORIE, Which was committed to the Committee on VETERANS FONTANA, KASUNIC, LOGAN, O'PAKE, PIPPY, STACK, AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, February STOUT, TARTAGLIONE, WILLIAMS, RAFFERTY, 20, 2009. ROBBINS, TOMLINSON, WAUGH, D. WHITE, M. WHITE and WARD presented to the Chair SB 299, entitled: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Senators CORMAN, SCARNATI, PILEGGI, TOMLINSON, Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the offense of GORDNER, ERICKSON, GREENLEAF, PICCOLA, phishing. RAFFERTY, M. WHITE, BOSCOLA, KASUNIC, ALLOWAY, BAKER, BROWNE, BRUBAKER, COSTA, EARLL, Which was committed to the Committee on COMMUNICA- EICHELBERGER, FOLMER, FONTANA, KITCHEN, TIONS AND TECHNOLOGY, February 20, 2009. LOGAN, O'PAKE, ORIE, PIPPY, ROBBINS, STACK, STOUT, Senators CORMAN, BROWNE, GORDNER, ORIE, TARTAGLIONE, VANCE, VOGEL, WAUGH, D. WHITE, RAFFERTY, BOSCOLA, FONTANA, STACK, ALLOWAY, WILLIAMS, WONDERLING and YAW presented to the Chair BAKER, BRUBAKER, FERLO, KASUNIC, LOGAN, O'PAKE, SB 304, entitled: PIPPY, ROBBINS, STOUT, TARTAGLIONE, TOMLINSON, An Act amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147), known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, further providing for WILLIAMS, WAUGH, D. WHITE, WONDERLING and duration of a listing. WARD presented to the Chair SB 300, entitled: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for theft of personal or confidential information. PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 20, 2009. Senators O'PAKE, COSTA, WASHINGTON, RAFFERTY, MUSTO, FONTANA, STOUT, ERICKSON, STACK, Senators VANCE, BAKER, BRUBAKER, COSTA, WOZNIAK, BOSCOLA, EARLL and FERLO presented to the ERICKSON, FERLO, FOLMER, FONTANA, GORDNER, Chair SB 305, entitled: GREENLEAF, KITCHEN, LOGAN, O'PAKE, ORIE, PILEGGI, An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania PIPPY, RAFFERTY, ROBBINS, SCARNATI, STACK, Consolidated Statutes, providing for the prohibition of text messaging while driving. TOMLINSON, TARTAGLIONE, VOGEL, WAUGH, D. WHITE, M. WHITE, WONDERLING and YAW presented to Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- the Chair SB 301, entitled: TION, February 20, 2009. An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for license fee for deployed Pennsylvania National Guard members and for resident license and fee exemptions. Senators ERICKSON, TOMLINSON, FERLO, RAFFERTY, ORIE, FONTANA, O'PAKE, BROWNE, PILEGGI and Which was committed to the Committee on GAME AND WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 306, entitled: FISHERIES, February 20, 2009. An Act providing for identification badge for licensed health care practitioner and for penalties; and providing for the powers and duties Senators BAKER, VANCE, BROWNE, BRUBAKER, of the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs within the COSTA, ERICKSON, FERLO, FOLMER, FONTANA, Department of State. GORDNER, GREENLEAF, KITCHEN, LOGAN, O'PAKE, ORIE, PILEGGI, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, ROBBINS, SCARNATI, Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC STACK, TARTAGLIONE, TOMLINSON, VOGEL, WAUGH, HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 20, 2009. D. WHITE, M. WHITE, WONDERLING and YAW presented entitled: to the Chair SB 302, entitled: Senator PICCOLA presented to the Chair SB 307, An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), Consolidated Statutes, further providing for resident license and fee known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of exemptions for deployed Pennsylvania National Guard members. study, providing for PSSA test requirements; and in high schools, further providing for academic degrees. Which was committed to the Committee on GAME AND Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, FISHERIES, February 20, 2009. February 20, 2009. Senators D. WHITE, FERLO, WONDERLING, O'PAKE, Senators BROWNE, WASHINGTON, ORIE, EARLL, RAFFERTY, STOUT, KASUNIC, ALLOWAY, ERICKSON, BOSCOLA, BAKER, RAFFERTY, FERLO, COSTA and MUSTO, BROWNE, KITCHEN, TOMLINSON, ORIE, TARTAGLIONE presented to the Chair SB 308, entitled: SMUCKER, WOZNIAK, GORDNER, LOGAN, PIPPY, M. An Act establishing the Judicial Education Program in Domestic WHITE, LEACH and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 303, Violence; and requiring judges to attend and successfully complete the entitled: program. 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE

Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, February 20, 2009. February 20, 2009.

Senators BROWNE, ORIE, BOSCOLA, RAFFERTY, Senators WAUGH, ALLOWAY, LEACH, ORIE, WASHINGTON, FERLO, O'PAKE and COSTA presented to the RAFFERTY, WASHINGTON and PICCOLA presented to the Chair SB 309, entitled: Chair SB 316, entitled: An Act restricting the location of waste disposal facilities near An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the schools. Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in criminal homicide, further providing for the offense of involuntary manslaughter. Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, February 20, 2009. February 20, 2009. Senators BROWNE, WASHINGTON, O'PAKE and Senators EICHELBERGER, MUSTO, SCARNATI, WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 310, entitled: PILEGGI, BRUBAKER, WAUGH, SMUCKER, PICCOLA, An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for STOUT, BROWNE, FERLO, ORIE, KASUNIC, FOLMER, educational support services providers and for payments of grants. BAKER, CORMAN, EARLL, PIPPY, GREENLEAF, BOSCOLA, O'PAKE, ROBBINS, GORDNER, RAFFERTY, Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, ERICKSON and ALLOWAY presented to the Chair SB 317, February 20, 2009. entitled: An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), Senators BROWNE, RAFFERTY, WASHINGTON, known as The County Code, further providing for commissioners sole contractors for county, for contract procedures, terms and bonds and VANCE, O'PAKE, WAUGH and M. WHITE presented to the advertising for bids and for evasion of advertising requirements. Chair SB 311, entitled: An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- as The Professional Nursing Law, establishing the Nurses Health ERNMENT, February 20, 2009. Program; and making an allocation. Senators ROBBINS, EICHELBERGER, PILEGGI, Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER SCARNATI, STOUT, FOLMER, ORIE, BAKER, SMUCKER, PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, February BROWNE, WAUGH, PICCOLA, BRUBAKER, CORMAN, 20, 2009. FERLO, MUSTO, EARLL, KASUNIC, GORDNER, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, ALLOWAY, PIPPY, GREENLEAF, Senators BROWNE, WOZNIAK, STACK, O'PAKE, M. WHITE, WONDERLING, BOSCOLA and O'PAKE ALLOWAY, COSTA, EARLL, WAUGH, M. WHITE, presented to the Chair SB 318, entitled: TARTAGLIONE and WONDERLING presented to the Chair An Act amending the act of June 23, 1931 (P.L.932, No.317), SB 312, entitled: known as The Third Class City Code, further regulating contracts as to An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the purchasing and advertising requirements. Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for death action. Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, ERNMENT, February 20, 2009. February 20, 2009. Senators BAKER, EICHELBERGER, MUSTO, SCARNATI, Senators BRUBAKER, ERICKSON, PILEGGI, ORIE, PILEGGI, STOUT, FOLMER, ORIE, SMUCKER, BROWNE, BAKER, GORDNER, ALLOWAY, WILLIAMS, BROWNE, WAUGH, PICCOLA, BRUBAKER, CORMAN, ROBBINS, WOZNIAK, WAUGH, WONDERLING, M. WHITE, EARLL, FERLO, KASUNIC, EARLL, GORDNER, RAFFERTY, BOSCOLA, SMUCKER and PIPPY presented to the Chair SB ERICKSON, WONDERLING, M. WHITE, GREENLEAF, 314, entitled: PIPPY, ALLOWAY, BOSCOLA and O'PAKE presented to the An Act establishing the Keystone Care Program in the Department Chair SB 319, entitled: of Health to provide grants for health care services; and making an An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known appropriation. as The Second Class Township Code, further providing for competitive bidding of contracts. Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 20, 2009. ERNMENT, February 20, 2009.

Senators VANCE, BAKER, BOSCOLA, BROWNE, EARLL, Senators EICHELBERGER, FERLO, PILEGGI, SCARNATI, GORDNER, MUSTO, O'PAKE, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, ROBBINS, STOUT, FOLMER, ORIE, BAKER, SMUCKER, ROBBINS, TARTAGLIONE, TOMLINSON and BROWNE, WAUGH, PICCOLA, BRUBAKER, CORMAN, WASHINGTON presented to the Chair SB 315, entitled: KASUNIC, EARLL, GORDNER, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), WONDERLING, M. WHITE, GREENLEAF, PIPPY, known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for State reimbursement for health services. ALLOWAY, BOSCOLA, O'PAKE and MUSTO presented to the Chair SB 320, entitled: 196 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P.L.1206, No.331), An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P.L.723, No.230), known as The First Class Township Code, further providing for known as the Second Class County Code, further regulating contracts contracts and acquisition of property and for general regulations and purchases. concerning contracts. Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- ERNMENT, February 20, 2009. ERNMENT, February 20, 2009. Senators FERLO, EICHELBERGER, GORDNER, PILEGGI, Senators CORMAN, ROBBINS, MUSTO, PILEGGI, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, WONDERLING, M. WHITE, STOUT, FOLMER, ORIE, BAKER, SMUCKER, BROWNE, GREENLEAF, PIPPY, ALLOWAY, BOSCOLA, O'PAKE, WAUGH, PICCOLA, BRUBAKER, FERLO, KASUNIC, ROBBINS, STOUT, FOLMER, ORIE, BAKER, SMUCKER, EARLL, GORDNER, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, BROWNE, PICCOLA, BRUBAKER, CORMAN, KASUNIC, WONDERLING, M. WHITE, GREENLEAF, PIPPY, SCARNATI, MUSTO and EARLL presented to the Chair SB ALLOWAY, EICHELBERGER, BOSCOLA, O'PAKE and 325, entitled: SCARNATI presented to the Chair SB 321, entitled: An Act amending the act of August 6, 1936 (Sp.Sess., P.L.95, An Act amending the act of February 1, 1966 (1965 P.L.1656, No.38 1/2), entitled "An act to authorize and empower cities, boroughs, No.58 1), known as The Borough Code, further providing for regulation towns, and townships, separately or jointly, to provide for protection of contracts, for evasion of advertising requirements and for certain against floods by erecting and constructing certain works and purchase contracts. improvements, located within or without their territorial limits, and within or without the county in which situate; and to expend moneys Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- and incur indebtedness; to assess benefits against property benefited; to ERNMENT, February 20, 2009. issue improvement bonds imposing no municipal liability; and to acquire, take, injure or destroy property for such purposes," further providing for competitive bidding of contracts. Senators GORDNER, MUSTO, SCARNATI, EICHELBERGER, ROBBINS, STOUT, FOLMER, ORIE, Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- SMUCKER, BROWNE, PICCOLA, BRUBAKER, CORMAN, ERNMENT, February 20, 2009. KASUNIC, EARLL, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, WONDERLING, M. WHITE, GREENLEAF, PIPPY, Senators BRUBAKER, EICHELBERGER, MUSTO, ALLOWAY, BOSCOLA, O'PAKE and FERLO presented to the SCARNATI, ROBBINS, STOUT, FOLMER, ORIE, BAKER, Chair SB 322, entitled: SMUCKER, BROWNE, PICCOLA, CORMAN, KASUNIC, An Act amending the act of May 27, 1953 (P.L.244, No.34), EARLL, GORDNER, PILEGGI, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, entitled "An act relating to and regulating the contracts of incorporated WONDERLING, M. WHITE, GREENLEAF, PIPPY, towns and providing penalties," further providing for regulation of contracts; providing for annual adjustment; further providing for ALLOWAY, BOSCOLA, O'PAKE and FERLO presented to the evasion of advertising requirements, for contracts between $750 and Chair SB 326, entitled: $10,000 and for separate bids for plumbing, heating, ventilating and An Act amending the act of April 29, 1937 (P.L.526, No.118), electrical work. referred to as the Political Subdivision Joint Purchases Law, increasing the amount of purchases that may be made subject to certain conditions. Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- ERNMENT, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- ERNMENT, February 20, 2009. Senators FERLO, EICHELBERGER, MUSTO, ROBBINS, STOUT, FOLMER, ORIE, BAKER, SMUCKER, BROWNE, Senators FERLO, EICHELBERGER, MUSTO, ROBBINS, WAUGH, PICCOLA, BRUBAKER, ALLOWAY, CORMAN, STOUT, FOLMER, ORIE, BAKER, SMUCKER, BROWNE, KASUNIC, SCARNATI, EARLL, GORDNER, RAFFERTY, PICCOLA, BRUBAKER, GREENLEAF, CORMAN, ERICKSON, WONDERLING, M. WHITE, GREENLEAF, KASUNIC, SCARNATI, EARLL, GORDNER, PILEGGI, PIPPY, BOSCOLA, O'PAKE and PILEGGI presented to the RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, WONDERLING, M. WHITE, Chair SB 323, entitled: PIPPY, BOSCOLA, O'PAKE, ALLOWAY and WAUGH An Act amending Titles 53 (Municipalities Generally) and 74 presented to the Chair SB 327, entitled: (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further An Act amending the act of July 29, 1953 (P.L.1034, No.270), providing for competitive bidding of contracts by intergovernmental known as the Public Auditorium Authorities Law, increasing the dollar units, by parking authorities, by municipal authorities and by amount of supplies and materials which may be purchased without metropolitan transportation authorities. advertising.

Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- ERNMENT, February 20, 2009. ERNMENT, February 20, 2009.

Senators RAFFERTY, EICHELBERGER, PILEGGI, Senators EICHELBERGER, SCARNATI, PILEGGI, SCARNATI, ROBBINS, STOUT, FOLMER, ORIE, MUSTO, ROBBINS, STOUT, FOLMER, ORIE, SMUCKER, SMUCKER, BROWNE, PICCOLA, BRUBAKER, CORMAN, BROWNE, PICCOLA, BRUBAKER, CORMAN, FERLO, BOSCOLA, KASUNIC, BAKER, EARLL, GORDNER, KASUNIC, BAKER, EARLL, GORDNER, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, WONDERLING, M. WHITE, GREENLEAF, ERICKSON, WONDERLING, M. WHITE, GREENLEAF, ALLOWAY, O'PAKE, PIPPY, FERLO and MUSTO presented PIPPY, ALLOWAY, BOSCOLA and O'PAKE presented to the to the Chair SB 324, entitled: Chair SB 328, entitled: 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 197

An Act amending the act of August 7, 1936 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.106, for contracts for construction, repair, renovation or maintenance, for No.46), referred to as the Flood Control Law, further providing for project contracts and for powers and duties of institution presidents. contracts and acquisition of property; and providing for annual adjustment and for evasion of advertising requirements. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, February 20, 2009. Senators CORMAN, EARLL, ALLOWAY, ERICKSON, FOLMER, RAFFERTY, ROBBINS, WAUGH, M. WHITE, Senators BRUBAKER, PICCOLA, PILEGGI, SCARNATI, WONDERLING and WARD presented to the Chair SB 333, ROBBINS, STOUT, FOLMER, ORIE, BAKER, SMUCKER, entitled: BROWNE, CORMAN, FERLO, KASUNIC, MUSTO, EARLL, An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known GORDNER, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, WONDERLING, M. as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, further providing for exclusions from WHITE, GREENLEAF, PIPPY, ALLOWAY, BOSCOLA, tax. O'PAKE and EICHELBERGER presented to the Chair SB 329, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- An Act amending the act of July 5, 1947 (P.L.1217, No.498), ruary 20, 2009. known as the State Public School Building Authority Act, further providing for competitive bidding of contracts; and providing for evasion of advertising requirements. Senators McILHINNEY, ALLOWAY, MUSTO, WAUGH, M. WHITE and SMUCKER presented to the Chair SB 334, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), February 20, 2009. known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in appeals to court, further providing for intervention. Senators FOLMER, EICHELBERGER, SCARNATI, ORIE, ROBBINS, STOUT, BAKER, SMUCKER, BROWNE, Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- WAUGH, PICCOLA, BRUBAKER, CORMAN, MUSTO, ERNMENT, February 20, 2009. KASUNIC, EARLL, FERLO, GORDNER, PILEGGI, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, WONDERLING, M. WHITE, Senators McILHINNEY, BAKER, TOMLINSON, GREENLEAF, PIPPY, ALLOWAY and BOSCOLA presented KITCHEN, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, ORIE, ALLOWAY, to the Chair SB 330, entitled: PILEGGI, BRUBAKER, CORMAN, WILLIAMS, WAUGH, An Act amending the act of May 1, 1913 (P.L.155, No.104), WONDERLING, EARLL, PIPPY and SMUCKER presented to referred to as the Separations Act, increasing the minimum bid the Chair SB 335, entitled: requirement; and providing for evasion of requirements. An Act establishing the Keystone Care Prescription Assistance Program in the Department of Public Welfare to provide prescription Which was committed to the Committee on LABOR AND drug assistance; and making an appropriation. INDUSTRY, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC Senators WAUGH, EICHELBERGER, PILEGGI, MUSTO, HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 20, 2009. ROBBINS, STOUT, FOLMER, ORIE, BAKER, SMUCKER, BROWNE, PICCOLA, BRUBAKER, CORMAN, KASUNIC, Senators McILHINNEY, BOSCOLA, TOMLINSON, SCARNATI, EARLL, GORDNER, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, KITCHEN, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, ORIE, WOZNIAK, WONDERLING, M. WHITE, GREENLEAF, PIPPY, O'PAKE, WONDERLING, PIPPY and FERLO presented to the BOSCOLA, ALLOWAY, O'PAKE and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 336, entitled: Chair SB 331, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known An Act amending the act of May 28, 1937 (P.L.955, No.265), as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for tax deferral for known as the Housing Authorities Law, further providing for awards of taxpayers in declared disaster areas. contracts, completion bond, additional bond for protection of materialmen and others. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- ruary 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on URBAN AF- FAIRS AND HOUSING, February 20, 2009. Senators McILHINNEY, WILLIAMS, TOMLINSON, BOSCOLA, RAFFERTY, WOZNIAK, O'PAKE, LEACH, Senators EICHELBERGER, SCARNATI, MUSTO, GREENLEAF and WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB ROBBINS, STOUT, FOLMER, ORIE, BAKER, SMUCKER, 337, entitled: BROWNE, PICCOLA, BRUBAKER, CORMAN, KASUNIC, An Act providing for a State tax credit for personal contributions EARLL, GORDNER, PILEGGI, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, to certain charitable organizations that provide assistance to the working ALLOWAY, BOSCOLA, O'PAKE, WONDERLING, M. poor. WHITE, GREENLEAF, PIPPY and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 332, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), ruary 20, 2009. known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for adjustments based on Consumer Price Index; and further providing for work to be done under contract let on bids and exception, for purchase of supplies, 198 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

Senators McILHINNEY, RAFFERTY, ALLOWAY, Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC WOZNIAK, O'PAKE, COSTA, WAUGH and EARLL presented HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 20, 2009. to the Chair SB 338, entitled: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Senators GREENLEAF, MUSTO, WASHINGTON, O'PAKE, Consolidated Statutes, further providing for driver improvement course discounts. STOUT, RAFFERTY and WAUGH presented to the Chair SB 344, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania INSURANCE, February 20, 2009. Consolidated Statutes, in accidents and accident reports, further establishing a duty to stop vehicles at accident scenes; providing an exception from the duty for emergency vehicles; and prescribing a Senators McILHINNEY, ALLOWAY, WOZNIAK, O'PAKE penalty. and WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 339, entitled: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, exempting certain fuels from TION, February 20, 2009. certain sale and labeling requirements.

Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Senators GREENLEAF, STACK, O'PAKE, BROWNE and February 20, 2009. WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 345, entitled: An Act establishing a pilot program to provide for automated Senators FOLMER, PICCOLA, ERICKSON, enforcement of meeting or overtaking school bus requirements in a selected school district; and making an appropriation. EICHELBERGER and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 340, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- An Act providing for a Citizens Constitutional Convention, for a referendum on the question and for the nomination and election of TION, February 20, 2009. delegates; defining the powers and duties of the convention; providing for operation of the convention; conferring powers and imposing duties Senators GREENLEAF, STOUT, TOMLINSON, KITCHEN, on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth, the Chief Justice RAFFERTY, WASHINGTON, ERICKSON, GORDNER, of the Supreme Court, officers of the General Assembly and county election boards; providing for a referendum on the convention's report; STACK, O'PAKE, BOSCOLA, COSTA and BROWNE and making an appropriation. presented to the Chair SB 346, entitled: An Act providing for Lyme disease education, prevention and treatment. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- ERNMENT, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 20, 2009. Senators GREENLEAF, KITCHEN, HUGHES, LOGAN, KASUNIC, WASHINGTON, O'PAKE, STACK, RAFFERTY, Senators GREENLEAF, FONTANA, STOUT, ERICKSON, BOSCOLA, COSTA, FOLMER, WAUGH, TOMLINSON, KITCHEN, RAFFERTY, WASHINGTON, EARLL and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 341, entitled: ALLOWAY, WOZNIAK, PILEGGI, TARTAGLIONE, An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for BRUBAKER, STACK, O'PAKE, BOSCOLA, COSTA, requirement for periodic inspection of vehicles. WAUGH and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 347, entitled: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juries and jurors, further providing for exemptions from jury duty. TION, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Senators GREENLEAF, WASHINGTON, TARTAGLIONE, February 20, 2009. O'PAKE and ERICKSON presented to the Chair SB 342, entitled: Senators GREENLEAF, FONTANA, STOUT, KITCHEN, An Act allowing nursing facilities to obtain medical assistance certified beds under limited terms and conditions; and providing for ORIE, MUSTO, TARTAGLIONE, STACK, O'PAKE, EARLL, functions of the Department of Public Welfare. BROWNE, WAUGH and WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 348, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 20, 2009. known as the Public School Code of 1949, in educational support services and educational assistance programs, further providing for payment of educational support services grants. Senators GREENLEAF, STOUT, KITCHEN, ORIE, ALLOWAY, MUSTO, TARTAGLIONE, LOGAN, STACK, Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, RAFFERTY, O'PAKE, ERICKSON, BROWNE, WAUGH, February 20, 2009. WONDERLING and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 343, entitled: Senators GREENLEAF, WASHINGTON, ERICKSON, An Act providing for the prevention, detection, treatment and O'PAKE, EARLL, BROWNE, WONDERLING and FERLO follow-up of cases of hepatitis B among State and local law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical presented to the Chair SB 349, entitled: technicians, ambulance attendants, first responders and health An Act exempting continuing care retirement communities from professionals. the medical assistance bed approval process and allowing nursing 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE [LSD facilities operated by continuing care retirement communities to obtain Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER medical assistance certified beds under limited terms and conditions. PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, February Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC 20, 2009. HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 20, 2009. Senators GREENLEAF, KITCHEN, TARTAGLIONE, Senators GREENLEAF, WASHINGTON, O'PAKE and WASHINGTON, STACK and EARLL presented to the Chair SB WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 350, entitled: 355, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, further further providing for pupil transportation and liability insurance; and, providing for classes of income and for spousal income tax returns; and in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, abrogating regulations. further providing for payments on account of pupil transportation. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, ruary 20, 2009. February 20, 2009. Senators GREENLEAF, STOUT, WASHINGTON, Senators GREENLEAF, ALLOWAY, O'PAKE and ALLOWAY, O'PAKE, WAUGH and WONDERLING presented BROWNE presented to the Chair SB 351, entitled: to the Chair SB 356, entitled: An Act amending Titles 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), Associations) and 54 (Names) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, Statutes, in Title 15, making extensive revisions, additions and deletions further providing for excuses from attending school; and making an to preliminary material on general provisions; to corporation material editorial change. on general provisions, on incorporation, on corporate powers, duties and safeguards, on officers, directors and shareholders, on fundamental changes, on registered corporations, on insurance corporations, on Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, foreign business corporations, on incorporation and on foreign nonprofit February 20, 2009. corporations; to partnership and limited liability company material on general provisions, on registered limited liability partnerships, on Senators GREENLEAF, TOMLINSON, KITCHEN, general partnerships, on limited partnerships and on limited liability companies; and to material on business trusts; in Title 54, further RAFFERTY, WASHINGTON, ERICKSON, FOLMER, providing for general provisions and for corporate and other association MUSTO, TARTAGLIONE, STACK, O'PAKE, BOSCOLA, names; and making related repeals. COSTA, EARLL, ALLOWAY, BROWNE, WAUGH and WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 357, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, An Act providing tax credits for donated services and equipment. February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- Senators GREENLEAF, FONTANA, WASHINGTON, ruary 20, 2009. MUSTO, LOGAN, KASUNIC, TOMLINSON, O'PAKE, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, BOSCOLA, COSTA, BAKER and Senators GREENLEAF, TOMLINSON, KITCHEN, FERLO presented to the Chair SB 352, entitled: RAFFERTY, WASHINGTON, ERICKSON, WOZNIAK, An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania FOLMER, GORDNER, O'PAKE, EARLL and BROWNE Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for multiple presented to the Chair SB 358, entitled: war veteran plate; and, in fees, further providing for exemption of persons, entities and vehicles from fees. An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for definitions. Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- TION, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- ruary 20, 2009. Senators GREENLEAF, KITCHEN, TARTAGLIONE, WASHINGTON, TOMLINSON, ERICKSON, BOSCOLA, Senators GREENLEAF, KITCHEN, HUGHES, FONTANA, COSTA and WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 353, LOGAN, KASUNIC, WASHINGTON, O'PAKE, STACK, entitled: STOUT, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, ALLOWAY, An Act amending the act of December 19, 1990 (P.L.1200, WONDERLING, BAKER and FERLO presented to the Chair No.202), known as the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act, further providing for exemptions from registration of charitable SB 359, entitled: organizations. An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in retirement for State employees and officers, further providing for the purchase of creditable nonstate service; and Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- making an editorial change. ERNMENT, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- Senators GREENLEAF, MUSTO, TARTAGLIONE, ruary 20, 2009. WASHINGTON, O'PAKE and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 354, entitled: Senators GREENLEAF, ORIE, FONTANA, LOGAN, An Act providing for restroom access for certain customers of retail WASHINGTON, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, PICCOLA and establishments and for a penalty. BAKER presented to the Chair SB 360, entitled: 200 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- Consolidated Statutes, in retirement for school employees, further ruary 20, 2009. providing for definitions and, in membership, contributions and benefits, further providing for creditable nonschool service and for creditable work experience. Senators BROWNE, BOSCOLA, ALLOWAY, COSTA, EARLL, GREENLEAF, M. WHITE and WARD presented to the Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- Chair SB 366, entitled: ruary 20, 2009. An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for right to bail. Senators GREENLEAF, KITCHEN, FONTANA, WASHINGTON, MUSTO, TARTAGLIONE, LOGAN, Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, KASUNIC, TOMLINSON, STACK, RAFFERTY, BOSCOLA, February 20, 2009. BROWNE, WONDERLING, BAKER and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 361, entitled: Senators BROWNE, BOSCOLA, BAKER, KASUNIC, An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania O'PAKE, ALLOWAY, WAUGH, EARLL, VANCE and Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for TARTAGLIONE presented to the Chair veteran plates and placard. SB 367, entitled: An Act amending the act of December 18, 1996 (P.L.1066, Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- No.159), known as the Accident and Health Filing Reform Act, further providing for required group rate filings. TION, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND Senators GREENLEAF, STOUT, TOMLINSON, INSURANCE, February 20, 2009. WASHINGTON, KITCHEN, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, TARTAGLIONE, O'PAKE, BOSCOLA, BROWNE and Senators BROWNE, KITCHEN, BOSCOLA, KASUNIC, WAUGH presented to the Chair SB 362, entitled: RAFFERTY, GORDNER, ERICKSON and O'PAKE presented An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Department of Aging, to the Chair SB 368, entitled: further providing for powers and duties in general. An Act providing for the establishment, implementation and administration of a comprehensive retiree welfare-to-work mentoring program for certain individuals; and imposing additional powers and Which was committed to the Committee on AGING AND duties on the Department of Aging. YOUTH, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on AGING AND Senators CORMAN, PILEGGI, WONDERLING BROWNE, YOUTH, February 20, 2009. ERICKSON, FARNESE, COSTA, ORIE, ALLOWAY, BRUBAKER, FERLO, FONTANA, GORDNER, KASUNIC, Senators LOGAN, TARTAGLIONE, KITCHEN, LOGAN, O'PAKE, RAFFERTY, STACK, STOUT, FONTANA, ERICKSON, ALLOWAY, RAFFERTY, TARTAGLIONE, WILLIAMS, D. WHITE and TOMLINSON BROWNE, WONDERLING, MUSTO, COSTA, PIPPY and presented to the Chair SB 363, entitled: FERLO presented to the Chair SB 369, entitled: An Act providing for notice to employees of electronic monitoring An Act amending the act of June 24, 1976 (P.L.424, No.101), by employers of network and information technology resources; referred to as the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death establishing a cause of action; and imposing civil penalties. Benefits Act, further providing for death benefit eligibility; and repealing certain provisions of the Municipal Police Pension Law and Which was committed to the Committee on COMMUNICA- the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act. TIONS AND TECHNOLOGY, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on LABOR AND Senators BROWNE, BOSCOLA, RAFFERTY, PILEGGI, INDUSTRY, February 20, 2009. ORIE, ALLOWAY, O'PAKE, WAUGH and M. WHITE presented to the Chair SB 364, entitled: Senators CORMAN, EARLL, STOUT, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known TOMLINSON, FONTANA, ALLOWAY, KITCHEN, ORIE, as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for a sales and use tax ROBBINS and YAW presented to the Chair SB 370, entitled: discount for motor vehicle registered dealers. An Act providing for the designation of the building refer red to as the Commonwealth Keystone Building in the City of Harrisburg as the Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- Thomas D. Larson Building. ruary 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- Senators BROWNE, BOSCOLA, BAKER, KASUNIC, ERNMENT, February 20, 2009. FOLMER, KITCHEN, RAFFERTY, ROBBINS, ERICKSON, FERLO, ORIE, O'PAKE, COSTA, EARLL, GREENLEAF, Senators BAKER, FOLMER, PICCOLA, EARLL, WAUGH, M. WHITE, PIPPY, TARTAGLIONE, MUSTO, SMUCKER, RAFFERTY, BRUBAKER, EICHELBERGER, WONDERLING and VANCE presented to the Chair SB 365, WONDERLING, WAUGH, M. WHITE and D. WHITE entitled: presented to the Chair SB 372, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, further providing for exclusions from Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for liability rules the sales and use tax. applicable to product sellers. 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 201

Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 20, 2009. February 20, 2009.

Senators BAKER, FOLMER, PICCOLA, CORMAN, Senators BROWNE, HUGHES, WASHINGTON, LOGAN, EARLL, SMUCKER, WAUGH, EICHELBERGER, STOUT, COSTA, YAW and FERLO presented to the Chair SB WONDERLING, YAW, M. WHITE and D. WHITE presented 379, entitled: to the Chair SB 373, entitled: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the known as The Administrative Code of 1929, establishing the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for a statute of repose. Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs; making repeals; and making editorial changes. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- ERNMENT, February 20, 2009. Senators KITCHEN, WASHINGTON, COSTA, WILLIAMS, TARTAGLIONE, RAFFERTY, FONTANA, HUGHES, Senator SCARNATI presented to the Chair SB 380, entitled: STOUT, FOLMER, BROWNE, STACK, LOGAN, FARNESE An Act designating a bridge on that portion of Route 219 over the Little Toby Creek, Brockway Borough, Jefferson County, as the and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 374, entitled: Christopher E. Loudon Memorial Bridge. An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of ethnic intimidation. Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- TION, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 20, 2009. Senators VANCE, EARLL, BAKER, O'PAKE, ORIE, RAFFERTY, WASHINGTON and WONDERLING presented Senators BROWNE, ORIE, BOSCOLA, FONTANA, to the Chair SB 381, entitled: An Act amending the act of June 18, 1984 (P.L.391, No.82), known LOGAN, BAKER, RAFFERTY, CORMAN, O'PAKE, COSTA, as the Continuing-Care Provider Registration and Disclosure Act, WAUGH, EARLL, TARTAGLIONE and FERLO presented to further providing for investigations and subpoenas and for audits. the Chair SB 375, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 28, 1984 (P.L.150, No.28), Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND known as the Automobile Lemon Law, further providing for manufacturer's duty for refund or replacement. INSURANCE, February 20, 2009.

Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER Senators FOLMER, ERICKSON, BOSCOLA, ALLOWAY, PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, February ORIE, KITCHEN, SCARNATI, GORDNER, RAFFERTY, 20, 2009. O'PAKE, WOZNIAK, PICCOLA, LEACH, WONDERLING and M. WHITE presented to the Chair SB 382, entitled: An Act providing for the collection and banking of placental and Senators BROWNE, RAFFERTY, O'PAKE, WILLIAMS, umbilical cord blood for therapeutic transplantation and research. COSTA, EARLL, WONDERLING and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 376, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC An Act regulating tax refund anticipation loan and check providers; HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 20, 2009. providing for the powers and duties of the Secretary of Banking; and prescribing penalties. Senators ORIE, LEACH, GREENLEAF, KITCHEN, Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND RAFFERTY, FONTANA, BRUBAKER, STACK, BOSCOLA, INSURANCE, February 20, 2009. TARTAGLIONE, COSTA, WASHINGTON and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 383, entitled: Senators BROWNE, BAKER, RAFFERTY, EARLL, An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in organization and jurisdiction of STOUT, WONDERLING and FERLO presented to the Chair SB courts of common pleas, authorizing the establishment of problem 377, entitled: solving courts. An Act amending the act of December 3, 1959 (P.L.1688, No.621), known as the Housing Finance Agency Law, further providing for Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, agency membership. February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on URBAN AF- Senators FOLMER, BAKER, ORIE, ALLOWAY, FAIRS AND HOUSING, February 20, 2009. RAFFERTY, BRUBAKER, BROWNE, WAUGH, O'PAKE, COSTA, WONDERLING, PICCOLA, EICHELBERGER and Senators BROWNE, WASHINGTON, BOSCOLA, WASHINGTON presented to the Chair SB 384, entitled: WILLIAMS, COSTA, WOZNIAK and RAFFERTY presented An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania to the Chair SB 378, entitled: Consolidated Statutes, providing for the offense of violation of Fort An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Indiantown Gap regulations and providing for the powers and duties of Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for drug police officers employed at State military installations. nuisances; providing for drug nuisance abatement; and prescribing penalties. 202 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

Which was committed to the Committee on VETERANS Which was committed to the Committee on VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, February AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, February 20, 2009. 20, 2009.

Senators ORIE, BOSCOLA, GREENLEAF, WONDERLING, Senators GREENLEAF, ORIE, FONTANA, RAFFERTY, ROBBINS, M. WHITE, ALLOWAY, BAKER, WASHINGTON, MUSTO, TARTAGLIONE, LOGAN, WASHINGTON, PILEGGI, BRUBAKER, O'PAKE, COSTA, KASUNIC, STOUT, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, BOSCOLA, FOLMER and YAW presented to the Chair SB 385, entitled: ALLOWAY, COSTA, MELLOW, WAUGH, BROWNE, PIPPY An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.216, No.76), known and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 390, entitled: as The Dental Law, further defining "expanded function dental An Act amending the act of July 18, 1968 (P.L.405, No.183), assistant"; further providing for the State Board of Dentistry; and known as the Vietnam Conflict Veterans' Compensation Act, extending providing for scope of practice of expanded function dental assistant. the time period for filing applications for compensation.

Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER Which was committed to the Committee on VETERANS PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, February AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, February 20, 2009. 20, 2009.

Senators ORIE, PIPPY, FOLMER, ALLOWAY, WOZNIAK, Senators GREENLEAF, BAKER, RAFFERTY, O'PAKE, WONDERLING, WAUGH, WASHINGTON, EARLL, BOSCOLA, STACK, WAUGH, WONDERLING and EARLL GREENLEAF and M. WHITE presented to the Chair SB 386, presented to the Chair SB 391, entitled: entitled: An Act repealing the act of April 16, 1862 (P.L.538, No.513), An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known entitled "An act relating to certain Children's Homes." as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, defining "pallet'; and further providing for exclusions from sales and use tax. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- ruary 20, 2009. Senators FOLMER, BOSCOLA, ALLOWAY, EICHELBERGER and EARLL presented to the Chair SB 392, Senators TARTAGLIONE, GREENLEAF, HUGHES, entitled: FONTANA, TOMLINSON, STOUT, RAFFERTY, BROWNE, An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), ERICKSON, WONDERLING, STACK, COSTA and LOGAN known as The County Code, in county officers, further providing for presented to the Chair SB 387, entitled: enumeration of elected officers. An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- aggravated assault. ERNMENT, February 20, 2009.

Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Senators FERLO, FONTANA, BAKER, WASHINGTON, February 20, 2009. ORIE, O'PAKE, LOGAN, ERICKSON, MUSTO, MELLOW, EARLL, RAFFERTY and STACK presented to the Chair SB Senators GREENLEAF, ORIE, FONTANA, 393, entitled: WASHINGTON, MUSTO, TARTAGLIONE, LOGAN, An Act amending the act of April 28, 1999 (P.L.24, No.3), known KASUNIC, STOUT, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, BOSCOLA, as the Mental Health or Mental Retardation Facility Closure Act, providing for proceeds derived from facility disposition; and ALLOWAY, COSTA, MELLOW, WAUGH, BROWNE, PIPPY establishing the Mental Health Community Services Account and the and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 388, entitled: Mental Retardation Community Services Account. An Act amending the act of June 11, 1947 (P.L.565, No.248), known as the World War II Veterans' Compensation Act, extending the Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC time during which applications may be filed for veterans' compensation. HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 20, 2009.

Which was committed to the Committee on VETERANS Senators FOLMER, ERICKSON and D. WHITE presented to AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, February the Chair SB 394, entitled: 20, 2009. An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in special funds, establishing the Revenue Senators GREENLEAF, ORIE, FONTANA, Enhancement Fund. WASHINGTON, MUSTO, LOGAN, KASUNIC, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- TARTAGLIONE, STOUT, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, ruary 20, 2009. BOSCOLA, ALLOWAY, COSTA, MELLOW, WAUGH, BROWNE, PIPPY and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 389, Senators FERLO, WASHINGTON, WILLIAMS, STACK, entitled: TARTAGLIONE, FONTANA, O'PAKE, STOUT and An Act amending the act of July 8, 1957 (P.L.569, No.317), known SB 395, entitled: as the Korean Conflict Veterans' Compensation Act, extending the time BROWNE presented to the Chair period for filing applications for compensation. An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the offense of ethnic intimidation. 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 203

Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC February 20, 2009. HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 20, 2009.

Senators LEACH, WASHINGTON, BOSCOLA and Senators LEACH, WOZNIAK, BOSCOLA and EARLL TARTAGLIONE presented to the Chair SB 396, entitled: presented to the Chair SB 403, entitled: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Consolidated Statutes, prohibiting the taking of exotic wildlife obtained the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for a legislative from a zoo for a fee and the provision of exotic wildlife for the purpose reapportionment commission to designate legislative districts for the of a prohibited taking; and imposing penalties. General Assembly within this Commonwealth.

Which was committed to the Committee on GAME AND Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- FISHERIES, February 20, 2009. ERNMENT, February 20, 2009.

Senators LEACH, WASHINGTON, STOUT, ERICKSON, Senators LEACH, WASHINGTON, FERLO, WOZNIAK, ALLOWAY, WOZNIAK, VANCE, KITCHEN, O'PAKE, O'PAKE and TARTAGLIONE presented to the Chair SB 405, STACK, EARLL, FOLMER and TARTAGLIONE presented to entitled: the Chair SB 397, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for duration of child powers and duties of the State Board of Education. support payments. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 20, 2009, February 20, 2009. Senators LEACH, WASHINGTON, FERLO, HUGHES, Senators LEACH, STOUT and WASHINGTON presented to KITCHEN, BOSCOLA and WILLIAMS presented to the Chair the Chair SB 398, entitled: SB 406, entitled: An Act prohibiting the administration of certain antimicrobial An Act to ensure equitable coverage of prescription contraceptive agents in agriculture; providing for inspection and testing of agricultural drugs and devices and the medical and counseling services necessary operations, for enforcement, for reporting by agricultural operations and for their effective use. for alternatives to administration of antimicrobial agents to animals; and making related repeals. Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND INSURANCE, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, February 20, 2009. Senators LEACH, WASHINGTON, FONTANA, HUGHES, STACK and TARTAGLIONE presented to the Chair SB 407, Senators LEACH, WASHINGTON, FERLO, ERICKSON, entitled: BOSCOLA, COSTA and M. WHITE presented to the Chair SB An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.216, No.76), known 399, entitled: as The Dental Law, providing for a patient education brochure An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), concerning mercury amalgam. known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for referendum or public hearing required prior to construction or lease and Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER for approved reimbursable rental for certain leases and approved reimbursable sinking fund charges on indebtedness. PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, February 20, 2009. Senators LEACH, WASHINGTON, LOGAN, ERICKSON, HUGHES, KITCHEN, EARLL, O'PAKE, BOSCOLA, STACK, Senators LEACH, McILHINNEY, WASHINGTON, GREENLEAF, COSTA, WONDERLING and TARTAGLIONE ALLOWAY, BOSCOLA, COSTA, WILLIAMS, WAUGH and presented to the Chair SB 408, entitled: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the M. WHITE presented to the Chair SB 401, entitled: Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for a mental health court An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known division. as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, further providing for exclusion from the sales tax. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- February 20, 2009. ruary 20, 2009. Senators LEACH, STOUT, FONTANA, WASHINGTON, Senators LEACH, WASHINGTON, FERLO, KITCHEN and HUGHES, ALLOWAY, WOZNIAK, STACK, WILLIAMS, SB 409, WILLIAMS presented to the Chair SB 402, entitled: COSTA and TARTAGLIONE presented to the Chair An Act providing for requirements for hospitals and health care entitled: facilities that provide services to sexual assault victims, for provision An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the of information and services relating to emergency contraception and for Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for an offense relating powers and duties of the Department of Health. to drug-free park zones. 204 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the February 20, 2009. Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms. Senators LEACH, STOUT, MELLOW, WASHINGTON, HUGHES, ALLOWAY, WOZNIAK, KITCHEN, BOSCOLA, Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 20, 2009. EARLL and TARTAGLIONE presented to the Chair SB 410, entitled: An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Senators BAKER, KASUNIC, BROWNE, WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for exception for MUSTO, MELLOW, SCARNATI, WOZNIAK, YAW, adopted children; providing for sibling visitation; and making an EICHELBERGER, WONDERLING, PIPPY and M. WHITE editorial change. presented to the Chair SB 417, entitled: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, known as The Fiscal Code, further providing, in general budget February 20, 2009. implementation, for the Department of Public Welfare.

Senators LEACH, STOUT, WASHINGTON, HUGHES and Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC COSTA presented to the Chair SB 411, entitled: HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 20, 2009. An Act establishing a lending program in Commonwealth libraries for electricity meters; creating a grant; and making an appropriation. Senators FARNESE and WASHINGTON presented to the Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- Chair SB 418, entitled: TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, February 20, 2009. An Act providing for first class city casino neighborhood improvement districts. Senators FARNESE, HUGHES, FONTANA, KITCHEN, Which was committed to the Committee on COMMUNITY, WASHINGTON and WILLIAMSpresented to the Chair SB 412, ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, Feb- entitled: ruary 20, 2009. An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the offense of carrying a firearm without a license. Senators ROBBINS, ALLOWAY, CORMAN, COSTA, EARLL, EICHELBERGER, ERICKSON, FERLO, FOLMER, Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, FONTANA, LOGAN, O'PAKE, ORIE, PICCOLA, PILEGGI February 20, 2009. and WAUGH presented to the Chair SB 419, entitled: An Act amending Title 45 (Legal Notices) of the Pennsylvania Senator FARNESE presented to the Chair SB 413, entitled: Consolidated Statutes, further providing for additional publication in legal journals; and providing for electronic publication of legal An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania advertising. Consolidated Statutes, further providing for location of Category 2 slot machine license. Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- Which was committed to the Committee on COMMUNITY, ERNMENT, February 20, 2009. ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, Feb- ruary 20, 2009. Senators WILLIAMS, KITCHEN, HUGHES, STOUT, LOGAN, MUSTO, LEACH, M. WHITE, TARTAGLIONE and Senator FARNESE presented to the Chair SB 414, entitled: FERLO presented to the Chair SB 420, entitled: An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), Consolidated Statutes, further providing for location of Category 2 slot known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for machine license. unlawful discriminatory practices.

Which was committed to the Committee on COMMUNITY, Which was committed to the Committee on LABOR AND ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, Feb- INDUSTRY, February 20, 2009. ruary 20, 2009. Senators BROWNE, WASHINGTON, BOSCOLA, Senators FARNESE, HUGHES, FONTANA, ERICKSON, O'PAKE, COSTA, VANCE, RAFFERTY and WASHINGTON and WILLIAMS presented to the Chair SB 415, FERLO presented to the Chair SB 421, entitled: entitled: An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for persons not providing for the definitions of "clinical trial" and "pharmaceutical to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms. drug" and for drug manufacturer clinical trials reporting; and further providing for prohibited acts and penalties. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 20, 2009. Senators FARNESE, HUGHES, FONTANA, WASHINGTON, O'PAKE and WILLIAMS presented to the Senators BROWNE, WASHINGTON, BOSCOLA, Chair SB 416, entitled: ERICKSON, ORIE, BAKER, O'PAKE, WOZNIAK, 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 205

GREENLEAF, YAW, VANCE, FOLMER, WONDERLING and equipped with ignition interlock; and providing for an ignition interlock FERLO presented to the Chair SB 422, entitled: system fund. An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, further providing for medical assistance Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- payments. TION, February 20, 2009.

Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC Senators ORIE, RAFFERTY, SCARNATI, PILEGGI, HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 20, 2009. BROWNE, BOSCOLA, PICCOLA, COSTA, STACK, FONTANA, WASHINGTON, TARTAGLIONE, ALLOWAY, Senators BROWNE, TARTAGLIONE, WASHINGTON, YAW, KASUNIC, BAKER, MUSTO, STOUT, FOLMER, BOSCOLA, MUSTO, ERICKSON, FONTANA, ORIE, KITCHEN, WONDERLING, ERICKSON, LOGAN, PIPPY, O'PAKE, STOUT, ALLOWAY, STACK, WOZNIAK, WOZNIAK and EICHELBERGER presented to the Chair SB GREENLEAF, YAW, WAUGH, EARLL, SMUCKER, PIPPY, 428, entitled: CORMAN, RAFFERTY, WONDERLING, PILEGGI and An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the FERLO presented to the Chair SB 423, entitled: Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for registration An Act amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147), of certain offenders, for registration procedures and applicability, for known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, further providing for verification of residence and for information made available on the definitions and for unwanted telephone solicitation calls. Internet.

Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, February February 20, 2009. 20, 2009. Senators GREENLEAF, KITCHEN and M. WHITE presented Senators BROWNE, BOSCOLA, ERICKSON, STOUT, to the Chair SB 429, entitled: WASHINGTON, O'PAKE, BAKER and FERLO presented to An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for the Chair SB 424, entitled: probationary license. An Act establishing the School-Based Mentoring Grant Program; and making an appropriation. Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, TION, February 20, 2009. February 20, 2009. Senators GREENLEAF, COSTA, O'PAKE, YAW, Senators BROWNE, STACK, COSTA, RAFFERTY, KITCHEN, WAUGH, LOGAN and STOUT presented to the Chair SB 430, entitled: WOZNIAK, GREENLEAF, STOUT, WAUGH, An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania WASHINGTON, O'PAKE, EARLL, TARTAGLIONE and Consolidated Statutes, in accidents and accident reports, further FERLO presented to the Chair SB 425, entitled: providing for the offenses of accidents involving death or personal An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the injury and for accidents involving damage to attended vehicle or Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for attachment property; and providing for the offense of leaving scene of accident. of income. Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, TION, February 20, 2009. February 20, 2009. Senators GREENLEAF, TARTAGLIONE, RAFFERTY, Senators TOMLINSON, McILHINNEY, RAFFERTY, O'PAKE, ERICKSON, LOGAN, ALLOWAY, WILLIAMS, GORDNER, ERICKSON, FONTANA, TARTAGLIONE, BROWNE and M. WHITE presented to the Chair SB 431, BROWNE, ORIE, GREENLEAF, WONDERLING, D. WHITE, entitled: WARD, COSTA, O'PAKE, PIPPY, STACK, BOSCOLA, An Act providing for the regulation of commercial mobile radio LOGAN, FARNESE and WILLIAMS presented to the Chair SB service providers; further providing for the powers and duties of the 426, entitled: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission; and imposing penalties. An Act providing for a freeze on real estate taxes for senior citizens. Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, February Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Feb- 20, 2009. ruary 20, 2009. Senators GREENLEAF, TARTAGLIONE, RAFFERTY, Senators WILLIAMS, KITCHEN, MUSTO, RAFFERTY, O'PAKE, KITCHEN, LOGAN, ORIE, ERICKSON, COSTA, FONTANA, STACK and WAUGH presented to the Chair SB STACK, FOLMER, LEACH, ALLOWAY, BROWNE, 427, entitled: WAUGH, STOUT, FONTANA, WONDERLING, An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania BRUBAKER, WASHINGTON, PILEGGI, BOSCOLA, Consolidated Statutes, further providing for definitions and for ignition SMUCKER and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 432, entitled: interlock; providing for duties of the Secretary of Transportation, for An Act providing for the protection of victims of sexual violence, ignition interlock service providers and for ignition interlock system for duties of law enforcement agencies, for procedure and for penalties. violations; further providing for illegally operating a motor vehicle not 206 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 20, 2009. February 24, 2009.

Senators GREENLEAF, TARTAGLIONE, RAFFERTY, Senators COSTA, KITCHEN, FONTANA, ORIE, O'PAKE, COSTA, LEACH, ALLOWAY, M. WHITE, BOSCOLA, STOUT, RAFFERTY, O'PAKE, MUSTO, BOSCOLA and EARLL presented to the Chair SB 433, entitled: ALLOWAY, TARTAGLIONE, LOGAN, BROWNE and An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the FERLO presented to the Chair SB 437, entitled: Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in special damages, further An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the providing for actions on insurance policies. Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for grading of theft offenses. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 24, 2009. Senators GREENLEAF, FONTANA, WILLIAMS, ALLOWAY, LEACH, LOGAN, MUSTO, O'PAKE, WOZNIAK Senators COSTA, STACK, KITCHEN, FONTANA, and SMUCKER presented to the Chair SB 434, entitled: BOSCOLA, STOUT, RAFFERTY, MUSTO, O'PAKE, An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the ALLOWAY, BROWNE, TARTAGLIONE and LOGAN Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in liability for tortious acts of presented to the Chair SB 438, entitled: children, further providing for monetary limits of liability. An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for grading the Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, offense of deceptive or fraudulent business practices. February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 24, 2009 February 24, 2009.

Senators GREENLEAF, O'PAKE, ERICKSON, LOGAN, Senators COSTA, STACK, KITCHEN, FONTANA, RAFFERTY and WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB BOSCOLA, STOUT, RAFFERTY, KASUNIC, O'PAKE, 145, entitled: MUSTO, TARTAGLIONE and LOGAN presented to the Chair An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the SB 439, entitled: Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in officers serving process and An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the enforcing orders, providing for municipal police. Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for loss of property rights to the Commonwealth. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 24, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, February 24, 2009. Senators YAW, BAKER, PILEGGI, RAFFERTY, WONDERLING, BROWNE, COSTA, O'PAKE, ALLOWAY, Senators COSTA, FONTANA, FOLMER, BOSCOLA, ORIE, VANCE, EARLL, SMUCKER, FERLO and BRUBAKER ROBBINS, STOUT, BRUBAKER, RAFFERTY, ALLOWAY, presented to the Chair SB 297, entitled: O'PAKE, TARTAGLIONE, LOGAN, WAUGH, ERICKSON, An Act amending the act of December 19, 1984 (P.L.1140, BAKER, KASUNIC, WONDERLING, VANCE, EARLL, No.223), known as the Oil and Gas Act, further providing for well SMUCKER, FERLO and WILLIAMS presented to the Chair SB reporting requirements. 440, entitled: An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- Consolidated Statutes, further defining "candidate." TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, February 24, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- Senators TOMLINSON, McILHINNEY, PILEGGI, ERNMENT, February 24, 2009. ALLOWAY, ERICKSON, FOLMER, WAUGH, EARLL, BOSCOLA and WARD presented to the Chair SB 435, entitled: Senators VANCE, BAKER, BROWNE, COSTA, EARLL, An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), FOLMER, FONTANA, O'PAKE, ORIE, RAFFERTY, known as The County Code, authorizing the abolition of jury WASHINGTON, M. WHITE and WONDERLING presented to commissioners in certain counties of the second class A. the Chair SB 441, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for ERNMENT, February 24, 2009. disqualifications relating to teacher's certificate.

Senators COSTA, KITCHEN, FONTANA, BOSCOLA, Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, ORIE, STOUT, KASUNIC, MUSTO, O'PAKE, February 24, 2009. TARTAGLIONE, LOGAN, WAUGH and BROWNE presented to the Chair SB 436, entitled: Senators D. WHITE, PILEGGI, O'PAKE, BAKER, An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the GORDNER, ALLOWAY, RAFFERTY, BRUBAKER, Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for burglary. ERICKSON, LOGAN, KASUNIC, WAUGH, BROWNE, ORIE, 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 207

WONDERLING, BOSCOLA, EARLL, SCARNATI, March 2, 2009 CORMAN, STACK, PIPPY and VANCE presented to the Chair SB 442, entitled: Senators ERICKSON, ROBBINS, FOLMER, MUSTO, An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), PIPPY, BAKER, KITCHEN, ORIE, GORDNER, CORMAN, known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in health and accident ALLOWAY, BRUBAKER, EICHELBERGER, BROWNE, insurance, providing for group health policies to continue for period of time after termination of employment or membership in health VANCE, RAFFERTY, GREENLEAF, SCARNATI, EARLL, maintenance organizations. WAUGH, SMUCKER, WONDERLING, PILEGGI, BOSCOLA, YAW, WOZNIAK, McILHINNEY and DINNIMAN presented Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND to the Chair SB 5, entitled: INSURANCE, February 24, 2009. An Act establishing the Community-Based Health Care (CHC) Program in the Department of Health; providing for hospital health clinics and for a tax credit; and making an appropriation. Senators D. WHITE, PILEGGI, ALLOWAY, ERICKSON, ORIE, STACK and PIPPY presented to the Chair SB 443, Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC entitled: HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 2, 2009. An Act establishing a system for payment or reduction in payment for preventable serious adverse events within this Commonwealth; and providing for the powers and duties of the Department of Health and the Senators MELLOW, HUGHES, MUSTO, KITCHEN, Department of State. STOUT, PILEGGI, KASUNIC, WAUGH and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 11, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND An Act providing for security reports of mental health and mental INSURANCE, February 24, 2009. retardation facilities; and imposing a civil penalty.

Senators HUGHES, STACK, O'PAKE, FONTANA and Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC MUSTO presented to the Chair SB 444, entitled: HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 2, 2009. An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Pennsylvania Public School Senators MELLOW, RAFFERTY and O'PAKE presented to Construction Authority and the Pennsylvania Public School the Chair SB 12, entitled: Construction Task Force; providing for their powers and duties; An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), establishing the Public School Construction Reserve Fund, the Public known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, further providing School Building and Facility Adequacy Grant Program, a direct grant for adoption by regulations. program and an interest subsidy program; and authorizing the issuance of bonds. Which was committed to the Committee on LABOR AND Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, INDUSTRY, March 2, 2009. February 24, 2009. Senators MELLOW, FERLO, WASHINGTON, FONTANA Senators LEACH, FONTANA, WILLIAMS, O'PAKE, and LEACH presented to the Chair SB 13, entitled: TARTAGLIONE, WOZNIAK and BOSCOLA presented to the An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, providing for sales of Pennsylvania lottery tickets Chair SB 445, entitled: in State liquor stores. An Act amending Title 25 (Elections) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for early voting. Which was committed to the Committee on LAW AND JUS- TICE, March 2, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- ERNMENT, February 24, 2009. Senator MELLOW presented to the Chair SB 14, entitled: An Act authorizing the Borough of Old Forge, Lackawanna February 25, 2009 County, to transfer, sell and convey certain Project 70 lands free of restrictions imposed by the Project 70 Land Acquisition and Borrowing Senators McILHINNEY, BAKER, ORIE, STOUT, Act. BOSCOLA, SCARNATI, GORDNER, PILEGGI, MELLOW, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, KITCHEN, ALLOWAY, Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- WOZNIAK, BRUBAKER, EARLL, STACK, PIPPY, ERNMENT, March 2, 2009. GREENLEAF, BROWNE, WAUGH and WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 206, entitled: Senators MELLOW, STACK, FONTANA, KITCHEN, An Act prohibiting limitations on the wearing of official military KASUNIC, STOUT, LEACH, TARTAGLIONE, LOGAN, uniforms on school property; and imposing a penalty. O'PAKE, MUSTO, WOZNIAK and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 130, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on VETERANS An Act amending Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government) AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, February of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for retirement 25, 2009. eligibility.

Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, March 2, 2009. 208 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

Senators TOMLINSON, McILHINNEY, ERICKSON, Senators FERLO, FONTANA, HUGHES, WASHINGTON, STACK, WILLIAMS, RAFFERTY, MUSTO, O'PAKE, MELLOW, LOGAN, KASUNIC, O'PAKE and M. WHITE COSTA, WOZNIAK, BOSCOLA and FERLO presented to the presented to the Chair SB 451, entitled: Chair SB 143, entitled: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for payment agreements. Consolidated Statutes, providing for prohibiting the operation of motor vehicles while using electronic wireless communications devices. Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, March TION, March 2, 2009. 2, 2009.

Senators TOMLINSON, ROBBINS, WONDERLING, ORIE, Senators FERLO, HUGHES, WASHINGTON, MELLOW, RAFFERTY, ALLOWAY, ERICKSON, BRUBAKER, LOGAN, KASUNIC, O'PAKE, M. WHITE, STACK and GREENLEAF, BROWNE, WAUGH, M. WHITE, LOGAN, FONTANA presented to the Chair SB 452, entitled: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania FONTANA, FERLO, O'PAKE and COSTA presented to the Consolidated Statutes, further providing for cash deposits and Chair SB 446, entitled: household information requirements. An Act amending the act of June 29, 1953 (P.L.304, No.66), known as the Vital Statistics Law of 1953, further providing for registration districts and local registrars' duties, for death and fetal death Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER registrations and for reports. PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, March 2, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 2, 2009. Senators FERLO, FONTANA, HUGHES, WASHINGTON, MELLOW, LOGAN, KASUNIC, O'PAKE, M. WHITE and Senators FERLO, KITCHEN, WASHINGTON, FONTANA, STACK presented to the Chair SB 453, entitled: STOUT, WILLIAMS, COSTA, O'PAKE and STACK presented An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania to the Chair SB 447, entitled: Consolidated Statutes, further providing for termination of utility An Act providing for improvement of accuracy of eyewitness service. identifications. Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, March March 2, 2009. 2, 2009.

Senators FERLO, COSTA, O'PAKE, KITCHEN, Senators FERLO, FONTANA, STOUT, ERICKSON, WASHINGTON, FONTANA, STOUT, WILLIAMS, BOSCOLA, BAKER, EARLL, VANCE, WONDERLING, WONDERLING and STACK presented to the Chair SB 448, WASHINGTON and M. WHITE presented to the Chair SB 454, entitled: entitled: An Act establishing grant programs to provide funding for pilot An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known field programs to improve the accuracy of eyewitness identifications; as the Liquor Code, further providing for shipment of wine into and making appropriations. Commonwealth.

Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Which was committed to the Committee on LAW AND JUS- March 2, 2009. TICE, March 2, 2009.

Senators FERLO, STACK, KITCHEN, WASHINGTON, Senators FERLO, FONTANA, BRUBAKER, BOSCOLA, FONTANA, STOUT and WILLIAMS presented to the Chair SB EARLL, BROWNE and O'PAKE presented to the Chair SB 455, 449, entitled: entitled: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the An Act providing for a constitutional convention with limited Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for wrongful conviction powers; providing for a referendum on the question; providing for the and imprisonment. selection, nomination and election of delegates; defining the powers and duties of the convention; providing for its operation; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Commonwealth, officers of the General Assembly and county election March 2, 2009. boards; providing for a referendum on the convention's report; and making an appropriation. Senators FERLO, FONTANA, HUGHES, WASHINGTON, Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- MELLOW, LOGAN, KASUNIC, O'PAKE and M. WHITE ERNMENT, March 2, 2009. presented to the Chair SB 450, entitled: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for termination of utility Senators FERLO, FONTANA, COSTA, STACK, STOUT, service. BROWNE, WASHINGTON, RAFFERTY, O'PAKE, M. WHITE and TARTAGLIONE presented to the Chair SB 456, Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER entitled: PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, March An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 75 2, 2009. (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 209 offense of theft of motor vehicle certificate of inspection; further WOZNIAK, GREENLEAF, MELLOW, KASUNIC, STOUT, providing for operation of vehicle without official certificate of inspection; and adding provisions relating to theft of certificate of BRUBAKER, LOGAN, O'PAKE, PILEGGI, EARLL, inspection. CORMAN, FERLO and WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 462, entitled: Which was committed to the Conmiittee on TRANSPORTA- An Act establishing the Identity Theft Prevention and Restoration Program. TION, March 2, 2009.

Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Senators FERLO, TARTAGLIONE, FONTANA, STOUT, March 2, 2009. WASHINGTON, BROWNE, COSTA, LOGAN, KITCHEN, GREENLEAF and STACK presented to the Chair SB 457, Senators BROWNE, ERICKSON, BAKER, BOSCOLA, entitled: FOLMER, ORIE, BRUBAKER, WAUGH, PIPPY, COSTA, An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for courses WOZNIAK, VANCE, EARLL, SMUCKER, CORMAN, of study in high school. ALLOWAY, PILEGGI, RAFFERTY, TARTAGLIONE and WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 464, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, An Act providing for use of volunteer time by health care March 2, 2009. professionals in meeting continuing education requirements.

Senators FERLO, FONTANA, STOUT, WASHINGTON, Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER EARLL, COSTA and LOGAN presented to the Chair SB 458, PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, March entitled: 2, 2009. An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the definition of Senators TOMLINSON, RAFFERTY, ALLOWAY, "abandoned vehicle," for notice to owner prior to removal and for BROWNE, D. WHITE, STACK, STOUT, FONTANA, property owner's removal of vehicle. ERICKSON, TARTAGLIONE, GREENLEAF, BRUBAKER, O'PAKE, FERLO and LOGAN presented to the Chair SB 465, Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- entitled: TION, March 2, 2009. An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for an aid ratio Senators FERLO, COSTA, FONTANA, PIPPY, ERICKSON, guarantee. MUSTO, RAFFERTY, WILLIAMS and STACK presented to the Chair SB 459, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania March 2, 2009. Consolidated Statutes, prohibiting the use of mobile telephones and hand-held communication devices. Senators GORDNER, BROWNE, CORMAN, COSTA, TARTAGLIONE, ERICKSON, BAKER, O'PAKE, WOZNIAK, Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- DINNIMAN, STACK, WASHINGTON, BOSCOLA, LEACH, TION, March 2, 2009. KASUNIC and ALLOWAY presented to the Chair SB 466, entitled: Senators BROWNE, ERICKSON, ALLOWAY, COSTA, An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania STOUT, BRUBAKER, WASHINGTON, LOGAN, O'PAKE and Consolidated Statutes, further providing for membership in the WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 460, entitled: retirement system. An Act providing for the regulation of indoor tanning facilities and for penalties. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, March 2, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 2, 2009. Senators PIPPY, ERICKSON, WONDERLING, ALLOWAY, BROWNE, FOLMER, LEACH, WOZNIAK, PILEGGI, Senators BROWNE, ERICKSON, ALLOWAY, COSTA, BOSCOLA, COSTA, FERLO, RAFFERTY, WAUGH, RAFFERTY, WOZNIAK, GREENLEAF, STOUT, WAUGH, MELLOW and WILLIAMS presented to the Chair SB 467, BRUBAKER, WASHINGTON, LOGAN, VANCE, EARLL, entitled: TARTAGLIONE and WONDERLING presented to the Chair An Act regulating certain services provided by a nonresident SB 461, entitled: physician. An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for indoor Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER tanning. PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, March 2, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, March 2, 2009. Senators PIPPY, FOLMER, FONTANA, WAUGH, ALLOWAY, TARTAGLIONE, BROWNE, LOGAN, STACK Senators BROWNE, ORIE, BOSCOLA, STACK, BAKER, and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 468, entitled: GORDNER, FONTANA, ALLOWAY, COSTA, RAFFERTY, 210 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

An Act amending the act of October 30, 1996 (P.L.732, No.131), Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC known as the Pennsylvania Innkeepers Rights Act, providing for HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 2, 2009. prospective employee background checks.

Which was committed to the Committee on URBAN AF- Senators KASUNIC, HUGHES, COSTA, KITCHEN, FAIRS AND HOUSING, March 2, 2009. LOGAN, O'PAKE, TARTAGLIONE, BOSCOLA, FERLO, FONTANA, MUSTO, STACK, STOUT, BROWNE and Senators KASUNIC, KITCHEN, WONDERLING, O'PAKE, RAFFERTY presented to the Chair SB 474, entitled: TARTAGLIONE, BOSCOLA, BROWNE, FONTANA, An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known GREENLEAF, HUGHES, LOGAN, MUSTO, ORIE, as the Health Care Facilities Act, further providing for administration by Department of Health. RAFFERTY and STACK presented to the Chair SB 469, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, changing the name of the Department of Military HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 2, 2009. and Veterans Affairs; establishing the Department of Veterans Affairs, the bureaus within the department and the State Veterans Commission; Senators KASUNIC, HUGHES, KITCHEN, LOGAN, providing for the powers and duties of the Department of Veterans O'PAKE, TARTAGLIONE, BOSCOLA, FERLO, FONTANA, Affairs and its bureaus; and making conforming amendments and editorial changes. MUSTO, STACK, STOUT, WILLIAMS, BROWNE and RAFFERTY presented to the Chair SB 475, entitled: An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known Which was committed to the Committee on VETERANS as the Health Care Facilities Act, providing for quality assurance AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, March 2, inspections. 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC Senators KASUNIC, FERLO, BROWNE, HUGHES, HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 2, 2009. LOGAN, ORIE, BOSCOLA, EARLL, ERICKSON, FONTANA, MUSTO and WAUGH presented to the Chair SB 470, entitled: Senators KASUNIC, HUGHES, COSTA, KITCHEN, An Act amending the act of June 21, 1939 (P.L.626, No.294), LOGAN, O'PAKE, TARTAGLIONE, BOSCOLA, FERLO, referred to as the Second Class County Assessment Law, further FONTANA, MUSTO, STACK, STOUT, WILLIAMS, providing for powers and duties of the Board of Property Assessment, Appeals and Review. BROWNE and RAFFERTY presented to the Chair SB 476, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, further providing for term and content ERNMENT, March 2, 2009. of licenses.

Senators KASUNIC, FERLO, BROWNE, HUGHES, Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC LOGAN, ORIE, BOSCOLA, EARLL, ERICKSON, FONTANA, HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 2, 2009. MUSTO, WAUGH, O'PAKE and BAKER presented to the Chair SB 471, entitled: Senators KASUNIC, HUGHES, KITCHEN, LOGAN, of June 26, 1931 (P.L.1379, No.348), An Act amending the act O'PAKE, TARTAGLIONE, BOSCOLA, FERLO, FONTANA, referred to as the Third Class County Assessment Board Law, further providing for assessment appeals. MUSTO, STACK, STOUT, WILLIAMS, BROWNE and RAFFERTY presented to the Chair SB 477, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- An Act providing for nursing home performance information; and requiring nursing homes to maintain inspection reports and to distribute ERNMENT, March 2, 2009. reports to patients or designees.

Senators KASUNIC, FERLO, BROWNE, HUGHES, Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC LOGAN, ORIE, BOSCOLA, EARLL, ERICKSON, FONTANA, HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 2, 2009. MUSTO, WAUGH and BAKER presented to the Chair SB 472, entitled: Senators KASUNIC, BOSCOLA, FONTANA, HUGHES, An Act amending the act of May 21, 1943 (P.L.571, No.254), KITCHEN, LOGAN, MUSTO, O'PAKE, ORIE, RAFFERTY, known as The Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law, further STACK, STOUT, TARTAGLIONE, WAUGH and providing for appeal notices. WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 478, entitled: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for simple ERNMENT, March 2, 2009. assault. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Senators KASUNIC, HUGHES, COSTA, KITCHEN, March 2, 2009. LOGAN, O'PAKE, TARTAGLIONE, BOSCOLA, FERLO, FONTANA, MUSTO, STACK, STOUT, BROWNE and Senators KASUNIC, BOSCOLA, BROWNE, FONTANA, RAFFERTY presented to the Chair SB 473, entitled: HUGHES, KITCHEN, LOGAN, MUSTO, ORIE, RAFFERTY, An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, further providing for administration STOUT, TARTAGLIONE, WAUGH and WONDERLING by Department of Health. presented to the Chair SB 480, entitled: 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 211

An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for absentee further providing for schedules of controlled substances. voting.

Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- March 2, 2009. ERNMENT, March 2, 2009. Senators KASUNIC, BOSCOLA, BROWNE, FONTANA, Senators TOMLINSON, ALLOWAY, BROWNE, HUGHES, KITCHEN, LOGAN, MUSTO, STOUT and RAFFERTY, BOSCOLA, STOUT, BRUBAKER, WAUGH presented to the Chair SB 481, entitled: TARTAGLIONE, YAW, ERICKSON, WAUGH, FONTANA, An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for disqualification for O'PAKE, LOGAN and WONDERLING presented to the Chair commercial driver's license. SB 489, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for special education services for nonpublic school students. TION, March 2, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, Senators KASUNIC, BOSCOLA, FONTANA, HUGHES, March 2, 2009. KITCHEN, LOGAN, MUSTO, RAFFERTY, STOUT and WAUGH presented to the Chair SB 482, entitled: Senator M. WHITE presented to the Chair SB 491, entitled: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for mandatory prison approval of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the sentences for arson and related offenses. Governor, to grant and convey, at a price to be determined through a competitive bid process, certain lands, buildings and improvements Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, situate in the City of Oil City, Venango County. March 2, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- Senators KASUNIC, FONTANA, HUGHES, KITCHEN, ERNMENT, March 2, 2009. LOGAN, RAFFERTY, STOUT and TARTAGLIONE presented to the Chair SB 483, entitled: Senator M. WHITE presented to the Chair SB 492, entitled: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, prohibiting the illegal use of a laser approval of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the pointer. Governor, to grant and convey, at a price to be determined through a competitive bid process, certain lands, buildings and improvements situate in the Second Ward of the City of Corry, Erie County. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, March 2, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- ERNMENT, March 2, 2009. Senators KASUNIC, FONTANA, HUGHES, LOGAN, MUSTO, O'PAKE, ORIE, STOUT, TARTAGLIONE, Senators STACK, FONTANA, LOGAN and COSTA TOMLINSON and WAUGH presented to the Chair SB 484, presented to the Chair SB 493, entitled: entitled: An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, further providing for Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for retail theft. definitions, for acting for or aiding nonadmitted insurers, for requirements for eligible surplus lines insurers, for other nonadmitted Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, insurers, for surplus lines licensee's duty to notify insured, for March 2, 2009. declarations, for surplus lines advisory organizations, for evidence of insurance, for licensing of surplus lines licensee, for surplus lines licensee's acceptance of business from brokers, for records of surplus Senators KASUNIC, STACK, TARTAGLIONE, lines licensees, for monthly reports, for surplus lines tax, for tax on WILLIAMS, BOSCOLA, COSTA, HUGHES, LOGAN, independently procured insurance, for suspension, revocation or MELLOW, O'PAKE, FONTANA, KITCHEN, MUSTO, nonrenewal of surplus lines licensee's license and for penalties; and providing for compliance. STOUT, WOZNIAK, BROWNE and GORDNER presented to the Chair SB 485, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND An Act amending the act of June 26, 2001 (P.L.755, No.77), known INSURANCE, March 2, 2009. as the Tobacco Settlement Act, further providing for use of Tobacco Settlement Fund. Senators STACK, RAFFERTY, STOUT, HUGHES, Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND KASUNIC, FONTANA, BROWNE, TARTAGLIONE, LOGAN 494, entitled: INSURANCE, March 2, 2009. and ALLOWAY presented to the Chair SB An Act providing for the electronic monitoring of controlled substances dispensed by a pharmacist and for the powers and duties of Senators VANCE, PIPPY, BAKER, BOSCOLA, COSTA, the Office of Attorney General; and prescribing penalties. EARLL, FERLO, FONTANA, GREENLEAF, LEACH, O'PAKE, RAFFERTY, SMUCKER, STACK, WAUGH and M. Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC WHITE presented to the Chair SB 486, entitled: HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 2, 2009. 212 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

Senators STACK, RAFFERTY, STOUT, HUGHES, Senators FOLMER, BROWNE, ALLOWAY, EARLL, KASUNIC, FONTANA, BROWNE, TARTAGLIONE, LOGAN ERICKSON, VANCE, PICCOLA, WAUGH, WONDERLING, and COSTA presented to the Chair SB 495, entitled: M. WHITE and D. WHITE presented to the Chair SB 501, An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the entitled: Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in theft and related offenses, An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known providing for the offense of theft of prescriptions or prescription order as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income taxation, forms. providing for a credit against unreimbursed qualified health insurance premium payments. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, March 2, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, March 2, 2009. Senators STACK, RAFFERTY, STOUT, HUGHES, KASUNIC, FONTANA, BROWNE, TARTAGLIONE, LOGAN Senators FOLMER, ALLOWAY, EARLL, ERICKSON, and COSTA presented to the Chair SB 496, entitled: PICCOLA, PILEGGI, WAUGH, M. WHITE and D. WHITE An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the presented to the Chair SB 502, entitled: Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in theft and related offenses, An Act providing for the expiration of certain State-mandated providing for the offense of theft of controlled substances. health care insurance benefits and the provisions of certain acts that impose mandatory covered providers and covered persons; and Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, requiring the Health Care Cost Containment Council to submit a March 2, 2009. periodic report to the General Assembly.

Senators STACK, RAFFERTY, STOUT, HUGHES, Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND KASUNIC, FONTANA, BROWNE, TARTAGLIONE, LOGAN INSURANCE, March 2, 2009. and COSTA presented to the Chair SB 497, entitled: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Senators FOLMER, ALLOWAY, PICCOLA, PILEGGI, Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in forgery and fraudulent practices, WAUGH and WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 503, providing for an offense relating to prescriptions and prescription drugs. entitled: An Act providing for the expiration of certain State-mandated Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, health care insurance benefits and the provisions of certain acts that March 2, 2009. impose mandatory covered providers and covered persons on qualified high deductible health plans; and requiring the Health Care Cost Containment Council to submit a periodic report to the General Senators STACK, HUGHES, FONTANA, BOSCOLA, Assembly. OPAKE, TARTAGLIONE, ALLOWAY, LOGAN, WAUGH, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, COSTA, ORIE, WOZNIAK, FERLO Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND and STOUT presented to the Chair SB 498, entitled: INSURANCE, March 2, 2009. An Act amending the act of June 24, 1976 (P.L.424, No.101), referred to as the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Senators FOLMER and PICCOLA presented to the Chair SB Benefits Act, further providing for death benefit eligibility. 504, entitled: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known Which was committed to the Committee on LABOR AND as the Public Welfare Code, further providing for uniformity in INDUSTRY, March 2, 2009. administration of assistance and regulations as to assistance.

Senators STACK, HUGHES, STOUT, FONTANA, Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC ALLOWAY, LOGAN, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, LEACH, HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 2, 2009. ORIE, WOZNIAK and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 499, entitled: Senators FOLMER, BROWNE, ALLOWAY, EARLL, An Act providing for group life insurance to law enforcement ERICKSON, PICCOLA, PILEGGI, WONDERLING and M. officers and for the powers and duties of the Commissioner of the WHITE presented to the Chair SB 505, entitled: Pennsylvania State Police. An Act authorizing employees of the Commonwealth and political subdivisions to establish health savings accounts; and providing for the Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND requirements of health savings accounts and for tax exemption under INSURANCE, March 2, 2009. certain circumstances.

Senators STACK, STOUT, HUGHES, FONTANA, Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND TARTAGLIONE, ALLOWAY, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, INSURANCE, March 2, 2009. WILLIAMS and WOZNIAK presented to the Chair SB 500, entitled: Senators FOLMER, BROWNE, ALLOWAY, EARLL, ORIE, An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the SMUCKER, ERICKSON, PICCOLA, CORMAN, PILEGGI, Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for WAUGH, WONDERLING, M. WHITE, BAKER and D. sentences for offenses committed with firearms. WHITE presented to the Chair SB 506, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for a small business health March 2, 2009. savings account tax credit. 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 213

Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, March 2, 2009. March 2, 2009.

Senators FOLMER, TOMLINSON, BROWNE, ALLOWAY, Senators CORMAN, FOLMER, PICCOLA, ALLOWAY, EARLL, ORIE, SCARNATI, SMUCKER, ERICKSON, EARLL, VANCE and WAUGH presented to the Chair SB 513, PICCOLA, CORMAN, PILEGGI, GREENLEAF, WAUGH, entitled: WONDERLING, M. WHITE, BAKER and D. WHITE presented An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), to the Chair SB 507, entitled: known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, further defining political An Act establishing the Pennsylvania High-Risk Health Insurance parties and political bodies; and repealing provisions relating to Pool, the Pennsylvania High-Risk Health Insurance Pool Fund and the nominations by minor political parties. State Comprehensive Health Insurance Pool Board; providing for the powers and duties of the pool and the board; for selection of Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- administering insurer and for payment of plan costs; prescribing plan ERNMENT, March 2, 2009. benefits; and making an appropriation. Senators ORIE, WONDERLING, ALLOWAY, EARLL, Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND ERICKSON, FOLMER, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, ROBBINS, INSURANCE, March 2, 2009. WAUGH, D. WHITE and McILHINNEY presented to the Chair SB 514, entitled: Senators FOLMER, BROWNE, ALLOWAY, EARLL, An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), SMUCKER, PICCOLA, WAUGH and M. WHITE presented to known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, further providing for manner of applying to vote. the Chair SB 508, entitled: An Act authorizing the purchase of health insurance from out-of- Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- State insurers. ERNMENT, March 2, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND Senators GREENLEAF, STACK, ORIE, FONTANA, INSURANCE, March 2, 2009. STOUT, O'PAKE, COSTA, BOSCOLA, EARLL and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 515, entitled: Senators FOLMER, EARLL, PICCOLA and M. WHITE An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.221, No.63), presented to the Chair SB 509, entitled: known as the Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol Abuse Control Act, An Act amending the act of March 20, 2002 (P.L.154, No.13), further providing for commitment of minors. known as the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act, further providing for medical professional liability insurance, for Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; and in March 2, 2009. Health Care Provider Retention Program, establishing the Health Care Provider Rate Stabilization Fund. Senators GREENLEAF, O'PAKE and FERLO presented to SB 516, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND the Chair An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the INSURANCE, March 2, 2009. Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in falsification and intimidation, prohibiting the simulation of legal process and related acts and the use Senators FOLMER and PICCOLA presented to the Chair SB of unofficial license plates; and imposing penalties. 510, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in provisions relating March 2, 2009. to children's health care, further providing for the children's health care program and for State plan. Senators GREENLEAF, FONTANA, O'PAKE and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 517, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the INSURANCE, March 2, 2009. Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in commencement of proceedings, requiring municipal police department policies relating to searches.

Senators FOLMER and PICCOLA presented to the Chair SB Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, 511, entitled: March 2, 2009. An Act amending the act of June 26, 2001 (P.L.755, No.77), known as the Tobacco Settlement Act, in health investment insurance, further defining "low-income adult." Senators GREENLEAF, KITCHEN, STACK, FONTANA, RAFFERTY, TOMLINSON, O'PAKE, ERICKSON, BROWNE, Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND TARTAGLIONE, BOSCOLA and FERLO presented to the INSURANCE, March 2, 2009. Chair SB 518, entitled: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania National Guard, providing for Senators D. WHITE, WONDERLING, RAFFERTY, the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. KITCHEN, ORIE, LOGAN, WASHINGTON and WOZNIAK presented to the Chair SB 512, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on VETERANS An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, March 2, Consolidated Statutes, further providing for creditable nonschool 2009. service; and making an inconsistent repeal. 214 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

Senators GREENLEAF, KITCHEN, ALLOWAY, O'PAKE An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 519, entitled: No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, further providing for An Act amending Title 2 (Administrative Law and Procedure) of additional exclusions from income. the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in practice and procedure of Commonwealth agencies, further providing for the contents and service Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, of adjudications. March 2, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, March 2, 2009. Senators ERICKSON, PIPPY, ORIE, GORDNER, BROWNE, M. WHITE, RAFFERTY, D. WHITE, BAKER, GREENLEAF, FOLMER, WAUGH, O'PAKE, SMUCKER and Senators GREENLEAF, STOUT, TOMLINSON, KITCHEN, WONDERLING presented to the Chair entitled: RAFFERTY, WASHINGTON, ERICKSON, TARTAGLIONE, SB 526, An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), LOGAN, O'PAKE, BOSCOLA, COSTA, WILLIAMS, known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, providing for Healthy BROWNE, WONDERLING and FERLO presented to the Chair Living Committee discount. SB 520, entitled: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Department of Health, INSURANCE, March 2, 2009. providing for Alzheimer's disease programs.

Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC Senators ERICKSON, TARTAGLIONE, BAKER, HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 2, 2009. TOMLINSON, YAW, ALLOWAY, WASHINGTON, BROWNE, SCARNATI, PILEGGI, RAFFERTY, VANCE, Senators STACK, HUGHES, KITCHEN, FONTANA, O'PAKE, WOZNIAK, BRUBAKER, LEACH, GREENLEAF, O'PAKE, BROWNE, TARTAGLIONE, LOGAN, RAFFERTY, WONDERLING, M. WHITE, WAUGH and SMUCKER ERICKSON, FERLO and STOUT presented to the Chair SB presented to the Chair SB 527, entitled: 522, entitled: An Act establishing the Physician Retention Loan Forgiveness An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Program in the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency; Consolidated Statutes, further providing for accidents involving death providing for powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Higher Education or personal injury. Assistance Agency; and making an appropriation.

Which was convnitted to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, TION, March 2, 2009. March 2, 2009.

Senators STACK, KITCHEN, STOUT, FONTANA, Senators BROWNE, FONTANA, ERICKSON, BOSCOLA, BOSCOLA, BROWNE, TARTAGLIONE, LOGAN, ALLOWAY, BAKER, WAUGH, MUSTO, PIPPY, PILEGGI, RAFFERTY, COSTA and FERLO presented to the Chair SB WOZNIAK, EARLL, FERLO, RAFFERTY and 523, entitled: WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 528, entitled: An Act establishing the Peter Roberto Alert System; providing for An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), certain immunity; and prescribing a penalty. known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for the definition of "institution of higher education"; and further providing for the Which was committed to the Committee on LAW AND JUS- definitions of "school" and "school age" and for qualification and TICE, March 2, 2009. application.

Senators ERICKSON, WASHINGTON, MUSTO, PILEGGI, Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, RAFFERTY, O'PAKE, COSTA, GREENLEAF, March 2, 2009. WONDERLING and LEACH presented to the Chair SB 524, entitled: Senators BROWNE, ERICKSON, ALLOWAY, An Act updating and expanding the storm water planning BRUBAKER, LOGAN, WAUGH, O'PAKE, WOZNIAK, requirements to be undertaken by counties; authorizing counties to regulate storm water within a watershed-based planning area; BAKER, PIPPY, FERLO, RAFFERTY and WONDERLING authorizing the formation of water resources management authorities; presented to the Chair SB 529, entitled: enabling counties, municipalities and water resources management An Act amending the act of August 31, 1971 (P.L.423, No.101), authorities to develop integrated water resources management plans; known as the Higher Education Equal Opportunity Act, further imposing duties and conferring powers on the Department of providing for the Higher Education Equal Opportunity Program. Environmental Protection, the Environmental Quality Board, counties, municipalities and water resources management authorities; providing Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, for financing and for waiver of use for certain grant or loan funds; and making related repeals. March 2, 2009.

Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- Senators BROWNE, ERICKSON, BOSCOLA, FOLMER, TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, March 2, 2009. ALLOWAY, ROBBINS, ORIE, WAUGH, PIPPY, EARLL and WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 530, entitled: Senators ERICKSON, ORIE, YAW, LOGAN, An Act prohibiting government competition with private enterprise. WONDERLING, BOSCOLA, TOMLINSON, COSTA, PIPPY, FERLO, WOZNIAK, FOLMER, MUSTO and BRUBAKER Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- presented to the Chair SB 525, entitled: ERNMENT, March 2, 2009. 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 215

Senators BROWNE, BOSCOLA, ORIE, ALLOWAY, Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- O'PAKE, ERICKSON, COSTA, WOZNIAK, EARLL, ERNMENT, March 2, 2009. WASHINGTON, FOLMER, RAFFERTY, FERLO and WILLIAMS presented to the Chair SB 531, entitled: Senators KASUNIC, FERLO, FONTANA, KITCHEN, An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the LOGAN, O'PAKE, ORIE, RAFFERTY, STACK, STOUT, Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for interagency TARTAGLIONE, WASHINGTON and WAUGH presented to information sharing. the Chair SB 537, entitled: An Act amending the act of May 22, 1933 (P.L.853, No.155), Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, known as The General County Assessment Law, further providing for March 2, 2009. exemptions from taxation.

Senators BROWNE, BOSCOLA, FONTANA, ALLOWAY, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, LOGAN, MUSTO, ERICKSON, WOZNIAK, WASHINGTON, March 2, 2009. RAFFERTY and WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 532, entitled: Senators KASUNIC, FERLO, FONTANA, KITCHEN, An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the LOGAN, O'PAKE, ORIE, STOUT and WASHINGTON Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, imposing a district attorney justice presented to the Chair SB 538, entitled: fee for convictions. An Act amending the act of May 21, 1943 (P.L.571, No.254), known as The Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law, further Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, providing for exemptions from taxation. March 2, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Senators BROWNE, ROBBINS, ORIE, BRUBAKER, March 2, 2009. ALLOWAY, TOMLINSON, LOGAN, MUSTO, O'PAKE, PILEGGI, SCARNATI, WOZNIAK, EARLL, BOSCOLA, Senators KASUNIC, FERLO, FONTANA, KITCHEN, PIPPY, CORMAN, SMUCKER, WASHINGTON, RAFFERTY LOGAN, O'PAKE, ORIE, RAFFERTY, STACK, STOUT, and WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 533, entitled: TARTAGLIONE, WASHINGTON and WAUGH presented to An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the the Chair SB 539, entitled: Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the definitions of An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, "electronic mail address" and "instant messaging screen name"; and No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, further providing for further providing for registration procedures and applicability and for delegation of taxing powers and restrictions on taxing powers. duties of Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, March 2, 2009. March 2, 2009. Senators KASUNIC, BAKER, BROWNE, FERLO, Senators PICCOLA, BRUBAKER, EARLL, ALLOWAY, FONTANA, KITCHEN, LOGAN, MUSTO, O'PAKE, STACK, FOLMER, ROBBINS, WOZNIAK, WAUGH, WONDERLING, STOUT, TARTAGLIONE and WASHINGTON presented to the WASHINGTON, RAFFERTY, MUSTO, LOGAN and ORIE Chair SB 540, entitled: presented to the Chair SB 534, entitled: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known Consolidated Statutes, further providing for issuance and content of as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, further providing for declarations of driver's license. estimated tax. Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, TION, March 2, 2009. March 2, 2009. Senators KASUNIC, EARLL, FERLO, FONTANA, Senators FONTANA, WOZNIAK, McILHINNEY, KITCHEN, LOGAN, MUSTO, RAFFERTY, STOUT, BRUBAKER, BOSCOLA, RAFFERTY, STOUT, ALLOWAY, TARTAGLIONE, WASHINGTON and WONDERLING MUSTO, O'PAKE, COSTA, WONDERLING, STACK and presented to the Chair SB 541, entitled: FERLO presented to the Chair SB 535, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 28, 1984 (P.L.150, No.28), An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania known as the Automobile Lemon Law, further providing for definition Consolidated Statutes, further providing for license requirements. of "new motor vehicle."

Which was committed to the Committee on GAME AND Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER FISHERIES, March 2, 2009. PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, March 2, 2009. Senator FOLMER presented to the Chair SB 536, entitled: An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the Senators KASUNIC, BROWNE, COSTA, EARLL, FERLO, approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Tad W. Hippensteel FONTANA, LOGAN, MUSTO, RAFFERTY, STOUT, a pedestrian and vehicular access easement over certain lands of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania situate in Mount Joy Township, TARTAGLIONE and WASHINGTON presented to the Chair Lancaster County. SB 542, entitled: 216 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Senators RAFFERTY, TARTAGLIONE, ERICKSON, ORIE, Consolidated Statutes, providing for use of armory fitness facilities. KASUNIC, BROWNE, COSTA and BOSCOLA presented to the Which was committed to the Committee on VETERANS Chair SB 548, entitled: AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, March 2, An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), 2009. known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for definitions; providing for the offense of tampering with package or receptacle; and prescribing a penalty. Senators RAFFERTY, GORDNER, ALLOWAY, ORIE, YAW, MUSTO, WONDERLING, LOGAN and BOSCOLA Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, presented to the Chair SB 543, entitled: March 2, 2009. An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in trade and commerce, requiring Senators RAFFERTY, TARTAGLIONE, ERICKSON, sellers of cellular phones to keep a record of each sale; and imposing a penalty. KASUNIC, BROWNE, EICHELBERGER and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 549, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, March 2, 2009. providing for records of distribution of controlled substances.

Senators RAFFERTY, TARTAGLIONE, FERLO, Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC BROWNE, WASHINGTON, BRUBAKER, WILLIAMS, HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 2, 2009. ERICKSON, CORMAN, FONTANA, O'PAKE, KITCHEN, COSTA, FARNESE, M. WHITE and BOSCOLA presented to Senators RAFFERTY, TARTAGLIONE, ERICKSON, ORIE, the Chair SB 544, entitled: KASUNIC, EARLL, BROWNE and BOSCOLA presented to the An Act amending the act of July 3, 1986 (P.L.396, No.86), entitled Chair SB 550, entitled: "An act requiring notice of rate increases, policy cancellations and nonrenewals by property and casualty insurers," further providing for An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), notices. known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, providing for administration of the act by requiring notification regarding theft or loss of controlled substances. Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND INSURANCE, March 2, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, March 2, 2009. Senators RAFFERTY, FERLO, BROWNE, WASHINGTON, GREENLEAF, WILLIAMS, O'PAKE, WAUGH, COSTA, M. Senators RAFFERTY, TARTAGLIONE, ERICKSON, ORIE, WHITE and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 545, entitled: KASUNIC, BROWNE, COSTA, M. WHITE and BOSCOLA An Act amending the act of July 3, 1986 (P.L.396, No.86), entitled presented to the Chair SB 551, entitled: "An act requiring notice of rate increases, policy cancellations and nonrenewals by property and casualty insurers," further providing for An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), notice of increase in premium and for notice requirements for midterm known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, cancellations. providing for automatic changes to schedules of controlled substances.

Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC INSURANCE, March 2, 2009. HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 2, 2009.

Senators RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, WAUGH, Senators RAFFERTY, TARTAGLIONE, FERLO, WONDERLING and O'PAKE presented to the Chair SB 552, BROWNE, WASHINGTON, MUSTO, O'PAKE, entitled: WONDERLING and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 546, An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), entitled: known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, providing for An Act amending the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L.380, No.97), known educational impact fee and assessment in certain school districts. as the Solid Waste Management Act, further providing for criminal penalties. Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- ERNMENT, March 2, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, March 2, 2009. Senators RAFFERTY, WASHINGTON, ERICKSON, ORIE, BAKER, LOGAN, BROWNE, WAUGH and BRUBAKER Senators RAFFERTY, GORDNER, FERLO, BROWNE, presented to the Chair SB 554, entitled: WASHINGTON, MUSTO, O'PAKE, KITCHEN and An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 547, entitled: Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for An Act amending the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L.380, No.97), known schedule of convictions and points; in rules of the road in general, as the Solid Waste Management Act, further providing for permit and further providing for speed timing devices; and further providing for license application requirements and for enforcement orders; and State and local powers. providing for repeat violations. Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- TION, March 2, 2009. TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, March 2, 2009. 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 217

Senators RAFFERTY, BROWNE, WASHINGTON, Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, ERICKSON, ORIE, YAW, KITCHEN, WONDERLING, M. March 2, 2009. WHITE and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 555, entitled: An Act requiring the licensing of secondary wholesalers and a Senators BROWNE, BOSCOLA, ORIE, TOMLINSON, written pedigree for use in tracking drugs through the supply chain and in identifying counterfeit prescription drugs; imposing duties and WAUGH, ERICKSON, WOZNIAK, D. WHITE, VANCE, responsibilities upon the Department of Health and the State Board of EARLL, PIPPY, FERLO, FOLMER, RAFFERTY and Pharmacy; and prescribing penalties. WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 562, entitled: An Act requiring the Department of Revenue to submit a unified Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC economic development budget; providing for unified reporting of property tax reductions and abatements, for application for economic HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 2, 2009. development subsidies, for reports, for subsidy limit and job quality standards and for recapture; establishing a private enforcement action; Senators RAFFERTY, TARTAGLIONE, ERICKSON, ORIE, and providing for public record disclosure. KASUNIC, O'PAKE, BROWNE and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 557, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), March 2, 2009. known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, providing for records of distribution of controlled substances. Senators BROWNE, ROBBINS, BOSCOLA, ORIE, TOMLINSON, WAUGH, WOZNIAK, VANCE, EARLL, Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC FOLMER and WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 563, HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 2, 2009. entitled: An Act amending the act of August 24, 1963 (P.L.1175, No.497), Senators RAFFERTY, WASHINGTON, BRUBAKER, known as the Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963, further providing for ERICKSON, ORIE, WILLIAMS, FONTANA, WONDERLING definitions, for waiver of lien by claimant, for right to limit claims to and LOGAN presented to the Chair SB 558, entitled: unpaid balance of contract price and for priority of lien. An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing Which was committed to the Committee on LABOR AND drugs, further providing for grading and for penalties. INDUSTRY, March 2, 2009.

Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- March 4, 2009 TION, March 2, 2009. Senators ORIE, PILEGGI, RAFFERTY, FOLMER, Senators BROWNE, STACK, FONTANA, TOMLINSON, ROBBINS, VANCE, EARLL, WAUGH, FERLO, BAKER, MUSTO, O'PAKE, COSTA, WOZNIAK, WASHINGTON and ALLOWAY, EICHELBERGER, ERICKSON, TOMLINSON, RAFFERTY presented to the Chair SB 559, entitled: WARD, BROWNE, SMUCKER, YAW, BRUBAKER, VOGEL, An Act providing funding for standards and for implementation of FARNESE and PICCOLA presented to the Chair SB 102, a 211 abbreviated dialing code for information and human services entitled: referral telephone service; establishing the 211 Advisory Board; and making an appropriation. An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for review of contracts; further providing for sole source procurement; and providing for procurement Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC of professional services and for disclosure. HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 2, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- Senators BROWNE, ALLOWAY, LOGAN, WOZNIAK, ERNMENT, March 4, 2009. FERLO, WASHINGTON and RAFFERTY presented to the Chair SB 560, entitled: Senators ERICKSON, RAFFERTY, WASHINGTON, An Act amending the act of December 7, 1982 (P.L.784, No.225), WAUGH and PICCOLA presented to the Chair SB 290, entitled: known as the Dog Law, further providing for spaying or neutering as An Act amending Titles 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and condition for release of certain animals; and repealing certain provisions 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, making an relating to sterilization of dogs and cats. editorial change; further providing for loss of property rights to Commonwealth; providing for vehicle forfeiture when driving under the Which was committed to the Committee on AGRICULTURE influence; and further providing for procedure with respect to seized AND RURAL AFFAIRS, March 2, 2009. property subject to liens and rights of lienholders, for grading and for penalties. Senators BROWNE, FONTANA, ORIE, BRUBAKER, Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- ALLOWAY, TOMLINSON, WAUGH, PILEGGI, ERICKSON, TION, March 4, 2009. WOZNIAK, D. WHITE, VANCE, BOSCOLA, EARLL, CORMAN, SMUCKER, WASHINGTON, FOLMER, Senators BROWNE, ALLOWAY, BAKER, GORDNER, RAFFERTY, TARTAGLIONE, WONDERLING and WARD WOZNIAK, ERICKSON, VANCE, EARLL and RAFFERTY presented to the Chair SB 561, entitled: presented to the Chair SB 463, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for an annual An Act amending the act of July 8, 1986 (P.L.408, No.89), known report on the technology grant program. as the Health Care Cost Containment Act, providing for inpatient diagnostic-related group charge reporting. 218 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC An Act providing for a State tax credit program for work provided HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 4, 2009. by a licensed vocational facility to a business under contract with the facility. Senators KASUNIC, BOSCOLA, BROWNE, FONTANA, HUGHES, KITCHEN, LOGAN, MUSTO, O'PAKE, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, RAFFERTY, STACK, STOUT and WILLIAMS presented to the March 4, 2009. Chair SB 479, entitled: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Senator DINNIMAN presented to the Chair SB 568, entitled: Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for controlled An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the substances forfeiture. approval of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Governor, to grant and convey to East Vincent Township, certain lands Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, situate in East Vincent Township, Chester County. March 4, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- Senators RAFFERTY, FERLO, WASHINGTON, ERNMENT, March 4, 2009. ERICKSON, ALLOWAY, D. WHITE, YAW, COSTA, FONTANA, VANCE, EARLL, KITCHEN, WAUGH, Senators PILEGGI, YAW, FONTANA, LOGAN, BAKER, PILEGGI, WONDERLING, LOGAN, FARNESE, M. WHITE ORIE, ALLOWAY, ERICKSON, WOZNIAK, MUSTO, and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 487, entitled: CORMAN, LEACH, WONDERLING, M. WHITE, An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known TARTAGLIONE and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 569, as the Liquor Code, further providing for unlawful acts relative to entitled: liquor, alcohol and liquor licensees. An Act providing for an extension of approvals granted by a government agency during the period beginning after December 31, Which was committed to the Committee on LAW AND JUS- 2008, and ending before July 2, 2011. TICE, March 4, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- Senators WILLIAMS, KITCHEN, FONTANA, HUGHES, ERNMENT, March 4, 2009. LOGAN, O'PAKE, STACK and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 564, entitled: Senators VANCE, BROWNE, FERLO, EARLL, An Act amending the act of July 10, 1986 (P.L.1398, No.122), WASHINGTON, ORIE, BAKER, BOSCOLA, COSTA, known as the Energy Conservation and Assistance Act, providing for ERICKSON, FOLMER, KASUNIC, KITCHEN, LOGAN, a Home Energy Assistance Reserve Account. O'PAKE, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, ROBBINS, TARTAGLIONE, WAUGH, D. WHITE, M. WHITE and WONDERLING Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- presented to the Chair SB 570, entitled: TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, March 4, 2009. An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, further providing for the Senators BROWNE, ORIE, EARLL, FOLMER, M. WHITE definition of "income"; and providing for the definition of "Social Security substitute pension." and EICHELBERGER presented to the Chair SB 565, entitled: An Act providing for the establishment of investment trusts for certain postemployment benefits offered by certain governmental Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, entities; and imposing powers and duties on the Board of Finance and March 4, 2009. Revenue. Senators M. WHITE, O'PAKE, EARLL, KITCHEN, ORIE, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, ERICKSON, ALLOWAY, FOLMER, WOZNIAK, STOUT, March 4, 2009. MUSTO, BAKER and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 571, entitled: Senators BROWNE, ORIE, SCARNATI, CORMAN, An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the ROBBINS, YAW, EARLL, BAKER, FOLMER, RAFFERTY, Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for liability for McILHINNEY, VANCE, WAUGH, M. WHITE, D. WHITE, support and extending liability for child support beyond the death of the obligor. PIPPY, PICCOLA and EICHELBERGER presented to the Chair SB 566, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for a unified retirement system for March 4, 2009. employees of the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions and other employers. Senators RAFFERTY, LOGAN, GORDNER, TARTAGLIONE, WASHINGTON, BRUBAKER, BAKER, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, O'PAKE, WAUGH, ALLOWAY and M. WHITE presented to March 4, 2009. the Chair SB 572, entitled: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), r Senators BROWNE, ORIE, EARLL, BOSCOLA, known as The Administ ative Code of 1929, further providing for the RAFFERTY, WASHINGTON, WOZNIAK, COSTA, WAUGH, Pennsylvania State Police; and repealing an act relating to limitation on complement of the Pennsylvania State police. M. WHITE and WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 567, entitled: 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 219

Which was committed to the Committee on LAW AND JUS- An Act establishing the Volunteer Emergency Service Personnel TICE, March 4, 2009. Educational Assistance and Loan Forgiveness Program.

Senators CORMAN, BAKER, RAFFERTY, ORIE, Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, BOSCOLA, LOGAN, BRUBAKER, O'PAKE, STOUT, March 5, 2009. WOZNIAK, ERICKSON, TOMLINSON, WAUGH, ALLOWAY and EARLL presented to the Chair SB 573, Senators PIPPY, FOLMER, TOMLINSON, BAKER, entitled: FONTANA, O'PAKE, LOGAN, WONDERLING, FERLO, An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the ROBBINS, WAUGH, EARLL, SCARNATI, KITCHEN, Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the offense of failure TARTAGLIONE, BROWNE, ORIE, D. WHITE, FARNESE to provide identification to law enforcement authorities. and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 87, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, An Act amending the act of December 15, 1982 (P.L.1266, March 4, 2009. No.287), entitled, as amended, "An act conferring limited residency status on military personnel, their dependents and civilian personnel assigned to an active duty station in Pennsylvania," expanding March 5, 2009 applicability of the act to include all active duty personnel and their dependents. Senators PICCOLA, FOLMER, EICHELBERGER and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 65, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on VETERANS An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, March 5, Consolidated Statutes, defining "Inspector General"; further providing 2009. for the State Ethics Commission, for powers and duties of the commission and for investigations by commission; and providing for the Inspector General of the General Assembly and for powers and Senators PIPPY, FOLMER, O'PAKE, PILEGGI, duties of the Inspector General. WONDERLING, WAUGH, EARLL, SCARNATI, KITCHEN, BROWNE, ORIE and PICCOLA presented to the Chair SB 88, Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- entitled: ERNMENT, March 5, 2009. An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, Senators GREENLEAF, FONTANA, ERICKSON, STOUT, further providing for residence and right to free school privileges. TOMLINSON, PIPPY, MUSTO, ORIE, WILLIAMS, Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, BROWNE, RAFFERTY, KASUNIC, WAUGH, O'PAKE, March 5, 2009. KITCHEN, WONDERLING, LOGAN, WOZNIAK, FARNESE, ALLOWAY and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 77, Senators TOMLINSON, McILHINNEY, ERICKSON, entitled: TARTAGLIONE, BRUBAKER, RAFFERTY, ALLOWAY, An Act establishing a tuition credit program for certain members of volunteer fire companies, volunteer ambulance services and BROWNE, COSTA, FERLO, FONTANA, MUSTO and D. volunteer rescue squads and their dependent children and spouses. WHITE presented to the Chair SB 159, entitled: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the offense of March 5, 2009. unlawful procurement, sale or receipt of telephone records. Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER Senators GREENLEAF, TARTAGLIONE, FONTANA, PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, March ERICKSON, STOUT, TOMLINSON, PIPPY, MUSTO, ORIE, 5, 2009. WILLIAMS, CORMAN, BROWNE, RAFFERTY, KASUNIC, O'PAKE, KITCHEN, WONDERLING, LOGAN, WOZNIAK, Senators TARTAGLIONE, RAFFERTY, STOUT, FOLMER, SB 78, ALLOWAY and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair ERICKSON, GREENLEAF, WASHINGTON, FERLO, EARLL, entitled: O'PAKE, COSTA, STACK, LOGAN, WOZNIAK and An Act amending the act of December 16, 1998 (P.L.980, No.129), SB 225, entitled: known as the Police Officer, Firefighter, Correction Employee and EICHELBERGER presented to the Chair National Guard Member Child Beneficiary Education Act, extending An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the benefits to certain surviving spouses; further providing for title of act, Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in budget and finance, further for short title, for definitions, for Postsecondary Educational Gratuity providing for Commonwealth portion of fines. Program, for report to General Assembly and for retroactivity. Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- TION, March 5, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, March 5, 2009. Senator PILEGGI and BRUBAKER presented to the Chair SB 244, entitled: Senators GREENLEAF, ERICKSON, STOUT, An Act amending the act of September 30, 1983 (P.L.160, No.39), TOMLINSON, PIPPY, ORIE, WILLIAMS, FERLO, BROWNE, known as the Public Official Compensation Law, further providing for RAFFERTY, COSTA, KASUNIC, WAUGH, O'PAKE, salaries of members of the General Assembly and for expiration. KITCHEN, WONDERLING, LOGAN, WOZNIAK, ALLOWAY and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 79, Which was committed to the Committee on RULES AND entitled: EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, March 5, 2009. 220 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

Senators YAW, BAKER, WAUGH, KITCHEN, SCARNATI, An Act amending the act of December 15, 1955 (P.L.865, No.256), M. WHITE, ORIE, D. WHITE, WONDERLING, RAFFERTY, entitled "An act requiring rents and royalties from oil and gas leases of GORDNER, BROWNE, FOLMER, ALLOWAY and VANCE Commonwealth land to be placed in a special fund to be used for conservation, recreation, dams, and flood control; authorizing the presented to the Chair SB 298, entitled: Secretary of Forests and Waters to determine the need for and location An Act amending the act of December 19, 1974 (P.L.973, No.319), of such projects and to acquire the necessary land," providing for known as the Pennsylvania Farmland and Forest Land Assessment Act appropriations from the Oil and Gas Lease Fund; and making editorial of 1974, further providing for split-off, separation or transfer. changes. Which was committed to the Committee on AGRICULTURE Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- AND RURAL AFFAIRS, March 5, 2009. TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, March 5, 2009. Senators BROWNE, ORIE, BOSCOLA, O'PAKE, COSTA, Senators DINNIMAN, COSTA, FARNESE, FERLO, EARLL, M. WHITE and TARTAGLIONE presented to the FONTANA, KASUNIC, KITCHEN, LEACH, LOGAN, Chair SB 313, entitled: MELLOW, MUSTO, O'PAKE, STACK, TARTAGLIONE, An Act amending the act of March 20, 2002 (P.L.154, No.13), known as the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) WILLIAMS, WOZNIAK, HUGHES, WASHINGTON and Act, further providing for declaration of policy, for patient safety STOUT presented to the Chair SB 521, entitled: definitions, for powers and duties of the Patient Safety Authority and An Act establishing the Citizens Accountability Corps Act. for powers and duties of the Department of Health; and providing for whistleblower protection. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC ERNMENT, March 5, 2009. HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 5, 2009. Senators RAFFERTY, FERLO, BROWNE, WASHINGTON, Senators WAUGH, ALLOWAY, O'PAKE, ORIE, PILEGGI, EARLL, WAUGH, WONDERLING and BOSCOLA presented WONDERLING, BRUBAKER and VANCE presented to the to the Chair SB 553, entitled: Chair SB 371, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school finances, providing An Act amending the act of December 17, 1981 (P.L.435, No.135), for millage rate increase. known as the Race Horse Industry Reform Act, further providing for the composition of the State Horse Racing Commission. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, Which was committed to the Committee on COMMUNITY, March 5, 2009. ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, March 5, 2009. Senators RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, ORIE, FOLMER, VANCE, WAUGH, PICCOLA and EICHELBERGER presented Senators LEACH, BOSCOLA and WASHINGTON presented to the Chair SB 556, entitled: to the Chair SB 404, entitled: An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of Consolidated Statutes, in executive officers, providing for nominations. the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for procedures regarding the request and dispensation of lethal medication to patients Which was committed to the Committee on RULES AND seeking to die in a dignified and humane manner, for duties of attending EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, March 5, 2009. physicians, for duties of consulting physicians, for insurance or annuity policies; imposing duties on the Department of Health; providing for immunities and for attorney fees; and imposing penalties. Senators EARLL, PIPPY, BROWNE, WONDERLING, WASHINGTON, ORIE, COSTA, WAUGH, FONTANA and Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, RAFFERTY presented to the Chair SB 574, entitled: March 5, 2009. An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in special licenses and permits, further providing for Lake Erie Senators RAFFERTY, TARTAGLIONE, FERLO, fishing permits. WASHINGTON, BAKER, ORIE, GREENLEAF, YAW, FONTANA, M. WHITE, EARLL, O'PAKE, KITCHEN, Which was committed to the Committee on GAME AND WAUGH, PILEGGI, WONDERLING, LOGAN and FISHERIES, March 5, 2009. EICHELBERGER presented to the Chair SB 488, entitled: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Senators VANCE, ERICKSON, BAKER, BOSCOLA, Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in provisions relating to minors, BROWNE, COSTA, FERLO, FOLMER, FONTANA, further providing for the offense of purchase, consumption, possession KITCHEN, O'PAKE, ORIE, RAFFERTY, STACK, or transportation of liquor or malt or brewed beverages. TARTAGLIONE, WASHINGTON, WAUGH, M. WHITE and WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 575, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, An Act requiring public notices relating to certain matters affecting March 5, 2009. long-term care facilities; providing for compliance and enforcement; requiring the Department of Health to make inspection information Senators M. WHITE, PILEGGI, ERICKSON, VANCE, available to the public; requiring long-term care facilities to transmit WOZNIAK, ALLOWAY, WONDERLING, EARLL, D. certain information to resident's representative; and imposing penalties. WHITE, SMUCKER and BRUBAKER presented to the Chair Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC SB 490, entitled: HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 5, 2009. 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 221

Senators PIPPY, ERICKSON, BAKER, BROWNE, LEACH, An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, WONDERLING, TOMLINSON, WASHINGTON, BOSCOLA, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, further providing for referendum requirements. COSTA, FERLO, LOGAN, BRUBAKER, FONTANA, O'PAKE and RAFFERTY presented to the Chair SB 577, entitled: An Act providing for education for parents relating to sudden infant Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, death syndrome and sudden unexpected death of infants; establishing March 6, 2009. the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Education and Prevention Program; and providing for duties of the Department of Health. Senators BROWNE, GORDNER, BRUBAKER, Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC ALLOWAY, RAFFERTY, WAUGH and MUSTO presented to HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 5, 2009. the Chair SB 580, entitled: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, defining "overall rate" and "rate phase-in plan"; March 6, 2009 and providing for rate phase-in plans.

Senators ORIE, RAFFERTY, KITCHEN, BROWNE, Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER FONTANA, LOGAN, PIPPY, MELLOW, COSTA, O'PAKE, PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, March WILLIAMS, LEACH and WARD presented to the Chair SB 6, 2009. 280, entitled: An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), Senators BROWNE, BAKER, BRUBAKER, ALLOWAY, known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, BOSCOLA, WAUGH, PILEGGI, findings and declaration of policy, for right to freedom from discrimination, housing and public accommodation; defining "marital ORIE, EARLL, SMUCKER, SCARNATI, CORMAN, VANCE, status"; and further providing for unlawful discriminatory practices. FOLMER, PIPPY and WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 581, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on LABOR AND An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), INDUSTRY, March 6, 2009. known as The Administrative Code of 1929, further providing for program evaluation. Senators PICCOLA, RAFFERTY, ORIE, BRUBAKER, Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- ERICKSON, GORDNER, FARNESE, ALLOWAY, FOLMER, ERNMENT, March 6, 2009. GREENLEAF, BROWNE, YAW, WAUGH, WONDERLING, M. WHITE, VANCE, PIPPY, CORMAN and FERLO presented Senators RAFFERTY, ORIE, EICHELBERGER, EARLL, to the Chair SB 578, entitled: BROWNE, D. WHITE and M. WHITE presented to the Chair An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in gaming, further providing for legislative SB 582, entitled: intent; further defining "bureau"; defining "division"; further providing An Act prohibiting the use of State funds for relocation of licensed for Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, for applicability of other facilities. statutes, for general and specific powers and for code of conduct; repealing provisions relating to licensed gaming entity application Which was committed to the Committee on COMMUNITY, appeals from board; further providing for license or permit application ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, hearing process, for board minutes and records, for regulatory authority of board, for collection of fees and fines, for slot machine license fee March 6, 2009. and for license or permit prohibition; providing for license disqualification criteria; further providing for slot machine license Senators RAFFERTY, ORIE, FERLO, GREENLEAF, application, for slot machine license application character requirements, EARLL, O'PAKE, BROWNE, KITCHEN, WAUGH, PILEGGI, for additional slot machine license requirements, for licensing of principals and for licensing of key employees; repealing provisions COSTA, EICHELBERGER, D. WHITE, M. WHITE and relating to alternative Category 1 licensing standards; further providing BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 584, entitled: for occupation permit application; repealing provisions relating to An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the alternative manufacturer licensing standards; further providing for slot Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further machine accounting controls and audits, for license renewals, for duty providing for purposes and powers. of licensees, key employees and gaming employees, for gross terminal revenue deductions and for itemized budget reporting; repealing Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- provisions relating to investigations and enforcement; establishing and providing for the powers and duties of the Division of Gaming ERNMENT, March 6, 2009. Enforcement; providing for criminal investigations and proceedings, for inspection, seizure and warrants and for information sharing and Senators RAFFERTY, TOMLINSON, TARTAGLIONE, enforcement referral; further providing for prohibited acts and penalties FERLO, BROWNE, WASHINGTON, ERICKSON, and for duty to provide certain information; and repealing provisions relating to exclusive jurisdiction of Supreme Court. ALLOWAY, ORIE, GREENLEAF, MUSTO, FONTANA, O'PAKE, KITCHEN, WONDERLING, LOGAN, FARNESE Which was committed to the Committee on COMMUNITY, and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair SB 585, entitled: ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing March 6, 2009. for exclusions from tax.

Senators BROWNE, BOSCOLA, ORIE, ALLOWAY, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, WAUGH, PILEGGI, WOZNIAK, EARLL, RAFFERTY and March 6, 2009. WONDERLING presented to the Chair SB 579, entitled: 222 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

Senators RAFFERTY, TOMLINSON, FERLO, An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known WASHINGTON, ERICKSON, ALLOWAY, ORIE, ROBBINS, as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for a tax credit for CORMAN, VANCE, EARLL, O'PAKE, WAUGH, COSTA, employers of members of a reserve component of the armed forces. PILEGGI, WONDERLING, PICCOLA, LOGAN, D. WHITE, BRUBAKER, M. WHITE and BOSCOLA presented to the Chair Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, SB 586, entitled: March 6, 2009. An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preparation for conduct Senators ORIE, ROBBINS, BROWNE, FERLO, of primaries and elections, further providing for the meeting of election ALLOWAY, BAKER, BRUBAKER, COSTA, EARLL, officers on election day. ERICKSON, FONTANA, KASUNIC, LOGAN, MUSTO, O'PAKE, PICCOLA, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, STACK, Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- TARTAGLIONE, TOMLINSON, VOGEL, WASHINGTON, D. ERNMENT, March 6, 2009. WHITE, WONDERLING and WOZNIAK presented to the Chair SB 591, entitled: Senators RAFFERTY, FERLO, WASHINGTON, An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known BRUBAKER, ERICKSON, ALLOWAY, ORIE, YAW, as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for a tax credit for FOLMER, EARLL, BROWNE, WAUGH, PILEGGI, employers of certain veterans of the armed forces WONDERLING, EICHELBERGER and M. WHITE presented Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, to the Chair SB 587, entitled: March 6, 2009. An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, further providing for gubernatorial appointments. Senators ORIE, BROWNE, FERLO, ALLOWAY, BOSCOLA, COSTA, ERICKSON, FARNESE, FONTANA, Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- GREENLEAF, KASUNIC, KITCHEN, LOGAN, MUSTO, ERNMENT, March 6, 2009. PIPPY, RAFFERTY, STACK, STOUT, TARTAGLIONE, TOMLINSON, VOGEL, WARD, WASHINGTON, WAUGH, Senators RAFFERTY, EICHELBERGER, FERLO, WILLIAMS, WOZNIAK and SCARNATI presented to the BROWNE, ORIE, WASHINGTON, BRUBAKER, ERICKSON, Chair SB 592, entitled: GREENLEAF, VANCE, WAUGH and BOSCOLA presented to An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for exemption for widow. the Chair SB 588, entitled: An Act providing for the return of beverage containers and for the Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection; imposing a returnable beverage container assessment on distributors; March 6, 2009. providing for duties of returnable beverage distributors; establishing the Returnable Beverage Container Fund; and providing for a returnable Senators ORIE, SCARNATI, PILEGGI, BROWNE, deposit value on returnable beverage containers, for redemption of ALLOWAY, BOSCOLA, BRUBAKER, COSTA, ERICKSON, empty returnable beverage containers, for redemption centers, for FOLMER, FONTANA, KASUNIC, KITCHEN, LOGAN, payment of claims from the fund and for annual report to General Assembly. MUSTO, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, STACK, STOUT, VOGEL, WAUGH, D. WHITE, M. WHITE and WONDERLING Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- presented to the Chair SB 593, entitled: TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, March 6, 2009. A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for persons with military service-connected disabilities to receive property tax Senators BAKER, WASHINGTON, PIPPY, ROBBINS, exemptions. STACK, TOMLINSON, WARD, RAFFERTY, ALLOWAY, BOSCOLA, BROWNE, BRUBAKER, EARLL, ERICKSON, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, FERLO, GREENLEAF, KASUNIC, LOGAN, MUSTO, March 6, 2009. O'PAKE, TARTAGLIONE, D. WHITE, WOZNIAK and YAW RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED presented to the Chair SB 589, entitled: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Senate Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for a special Resolutions numbered, entitled, and referred as follows, which license plate for recipients of certain military badges. were read by the Clerk: Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- February 20, 2009 TION, March 6, 2009.

Senators TOMLINSON, PILEGGI, BAKER, EARLL, Senators ROBBINS, ORIE, BROWNE, FERLO, WONDERLING, BRUBAKER, RAFFERTY, ALLOWAY, ALLOWAY, BAKER, BRUBAKER, COSTA, EARLL, PIPPY, SMUCKER, GREENLEAF, ERICKSON, BROWNE, ERICKSON, FOLMER, FONTANA, KASUNIC, LOGAN, BOSCOLA, FERLO, STACK, KASUNIC, WILLIAMS, MUSTO, O'PAKE, PICCOLA, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, WASHINGTON, FONTANA, STOUT, HUGHES, DINNIMAN, TARTAGLIONE, TOMLINSON, VOGEL, WASHINGTON, D. MUSTO, O'PAKE, LOGAN, LEACH, COSTA and WARD WHITE, WONDERLING and WOZNIAK presented to the presented to the Chair SR 28, entitled: Chair SB 590, entitled: 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 223

A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2009 as "Exercise is March 2, 2009 Medicine" month in Pennsylvania. Senators McILHINNEY, ERICKSON, RAFFERTY, Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC VANCE, ALLOWAY, WOZNIAK, CORMAN, COSTA, HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 20, 2009. WONDERLING and M. WHITE presented to the Chair SR 33, entitled: Senators LEACH, STOUT, ORIE, FARNESE, BAKER, A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance ERICKSON, FONTANA, MELLOW, RAFFERTY, PIPPY, Committee to study the Pennsylvania Medicaid Estate Recovery WASHINGTON, DINNIMAN, FERLO, ALLOWAY, Program to determine how much is recovered through the program and WOZNIAK, PILEGGI, BOSCOLA, O'PAKE, STACK, EARLL, if further changes to the system are needed in order to return funding to the Commonwealth. GREENLEAF, COSTA, SCARNATI, WONDERLING, M. WHITE and TARTAGLIONE presented to the Chair SR 29, Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC entitled: HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 2, 2009. A Resolution commemorating the 61st anniversary of the birth of the State of Israel. Senators GREENLEAF, BROWNE, STACK, STOUT, Which was committed to the Committee on RULES AND FONTANA, LEACH, RAFFERTY, TOMLINSON, MUSTO, EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, February 20, 2009. O'PAKE, WAUGH, TARTAGLIONE and WONDERLING presented to the Chair SR 34, entitled: Senators LEACH, LOGAN, STOUT, ERICKSON, A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue of violent crime, to establish an advisory committee to FONTANA, KASUNIC, WASHINGTON, DINNIMAN, review proposals that address the issue of violent crime and to report to FERLO, WOZNIAK, PILEGGI, BOSCOLA, EARLL, O'PAKE, the Senate with its findings and recommendations. PIPPY, COSTA, STACK, WILLIAMS, GREENLEAF, WONDERLING and TARTAGLIONE presented to the Chair Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, SR 30, entitled: March 2, 2009. A Resolution designating the week of September 21 through 27, 2009, as "Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. March 5, 2009

Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC Senators SCARNATI, PILEGGI, CORMAN, ORIE, HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 20, 2009. WAUGH, ROBBINS, BROWNE, PIPPY, TOMLINSON, ERICKSON, GORDNER, YAW, ALLOWAY, RAFFERTY, D. Senators LEACH, WASHINGTON, STOUT, ORIE, WHITE, BRUBAKER, VOGEL, SMUCKER, LOGAN, BOSCOLA, FARNESE, ERICKSON, FONTANA, EICHELBERGER, TARTAGLIONE, FONTANA, MUSTO, KASUNIC, BAKER, TARTAGLIONE, M. WHITE, KITCHEN, KASUNIC, BOSCOLA and LOGAN presented to ALLOWAY, MELLOW, RAFFERTY, FERLO, HUGHES, the Chair SR 27, entitled: WOZNIAK, PILEGGI, TOMLINSON, KITCHEN, O'PAKE, An Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to pass a STACK, PIPPY, GREENLEAF, WILLIAMS, COSTA, constitutional amendment to ban the burning or desecration of the United States flag. FOLMER and WONDERLING presented to the Chair SR 31, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- A Resolution designating June 7, 2009, as "Alex's Lemonade Stand ERNMENT, March 5, 2009. Day" in Pennsylvania and encouraging all citizens to contribute to the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and other pediatric cancer research programs. March 6, 2009

Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC Senators BROWNE, FERLO, ERICKSON, BOSCOLA, HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 20, 2009. KITCHEN, KASUNIC, O'PAKE, COSTA and FONTANA presented to the Chair SR 35, entitled: Senators FARNESE, BOSCOLA, TARTAGLIONE, A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the scope and quality of citizenship education in this KASUNIC, STACK, FERLO, WASHINGTON, STOUT, Commonwealth. FONTANA, LOGAN, ERICKSON, O'PAKE, GREENLEAF, BROWNE, PILEGGI, RAFFERTY, PIPPY, MUSTO, COSTA, Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, ALLOWAY, WARD, EARLL and LEACH presented to the March 6, 2009. Chair SR 32, entitled: A Resolution memorializing the United States Postal Service to Senators BROWNE, STACK, WILLIAMS, ALLOWAY, establish a stamp honoring recipients of the Purple Heart as a "Forever," RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, BOSCOLA, MUSTO, MELLOW, or perpetual, stamp. ORIE and FONTANA presented to the Chair SR 36, entitled: A Concurrent Resolution creating the Joint Legislative Commission Which was committed to the Committee on VETERANS on Public School Finance and providing for its powers and duties. AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, February 20, 2009. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, March 6, 2009. 224 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

Senators BROWNE, BAKER, STOUT, FERLO, Senator John R. Gordner, Chairman RAFFERTY, BOSCOLA, KITCHEN, LOGAN, KASUNIC, Senator Jay Costa, Vice Chairman MUSTO, O'PAKE, COSTA, PIPPY and WONDERLING Senator Charles T. Mcllhinney, Jr. Senator Richard L. Alloway II presented to the Chair SR 37, entitled: Senator Michael A. O Pake A Concurrent Resolution directing the Joint State Government Senator Raphael J. Musto Commission to create a Pain Task Force and a Pain Task Force Advisory Committee to promote professional and public education and GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS awareness and to improve the quality of care for the citizens of this Commonwealth who are suffering from pain. EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2007-2008 Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, March 6, 2009. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: Senators BAKER, FOLMER, DINNIMAN, PILEGGI, ROBBINS, STACK, TOMLINSON, WARD, WAUGH, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ALLOWAY, BOSCOLA, BRUBAKER, COSTA, EARLL, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ERICKSON, FERLO, FONTANA, KASUNIC, LOGAN, MUSTO, O'PAKE, ORIE, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, STOUT, February 12, 2009 TARTAGLIONE, WILLIAMS, WONDERLING and WOZNIAK presented to the Chair SR 38, entitled: SUBJECT: Education Empowerment A Resolution commending the Army Aviation Support Facility at Annual Report for 2007-2008 Fort Indiantown Gap and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for receiving Voluntary Participation Program STAR TO: The Honorable Mark R. Corrigan, Secretary- recognition from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Parliamentarian of the Senate The Honorable Roger Nick, Chief Clerk of the House of Which was committed to the Committee on VETERANS Representatives The Honorable Jeffrey E. Piccola, Chair of the Educa- AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, March 6, tion Committee of the Senate 2009. The Honorable Andrew E. Dinniman, Minority Chair- man of the Senate Education Committee Senators FOLMER, BOSCOLA, BAKER, STOUT, The Honorable James R. Roebuck, Chairman of the House Education Committee TOMLINSON, WOZNIAK, ERICKSON, FONTANA, The Honorable Paul I. Clymer, Minority Chairman of ROBBINS, STACK, KASUNIC, VOGEL, GREENLEAF, the House of Representatives Education Committee RAFFERTY, BROWNE, WAUGH, PILEGGI, DINNIMAN, PIPPY, BRUBAKER, ORIE, WARD, KITCHEN, COSTA, FROM: Gerald L. Zahorchak, D.Ed. Secretary of Education O'PAKE, ALLOWAY, SMUCKER, SCARNATI and EARLL presented to the Chair SR 39, entitled: Pursuant to 24 P.S. § 1711-B of the School Code, the Depart- A Resolution designating the week of March 23 through 27, 2009, ment shall provide a report to the Governor and the General Assem- as "Family Farm Week" in Pennsylvania. bly regarding the implementation of this article for the immediately preceding school year. The report provides information regarding the implementation of Which was committed to the Committee on AGRICULTURE the Education Empowerment Act. AND RURAL AFFAIRS, March 6, 2009. If you would like additional copies of the report or for more information, please call the Office of Government Relations at 787- APPOINTMENTS BY THE 7575. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: ANNUAL REPORT ON SMALL MALT BEVERAGE BREWERS IN PENNSYLVANIA SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

To: Honorable Mark R. Corrigan The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- Secretary of the Senate munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows:

From: SENATOR JOSEPH B. SCARNATI III COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA President Pro Tempore Department of Revenue Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Subject: Senate Committee on Ethics and Official Conduct 17128-1100 Date: February 27, 2009 February 23, 2009

Pursuant to Senate Rule XXXV, and in the case of the Minority Mr. Mark R. Corrigan members upon the recommendation of the Minority Leader, as Presi- Secretary of the Senate dent Pro Tempore of the Senate, I hereby appoint the following Sena- 462 Main Capitol tors to the Committee on Ethics and Official Conduct: Harrisburg, PA 17120 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 225

Dear Mr. Corrigan: To the Governor and The General Assembly: In accordance with provisions of Article 20 of the Tax Reform Code of 1971, the enclosed report represents employment, produc- I, Jack Wagner, Auditor General of the Commonwealth of Penn- tion, expenditures and tax credits authorized under Section 2010, rel- sylvania, pursuant to Article VIII, Section 7(a)(4) of the Constitution ative to small malt beverage brewers in Pennsylvania. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Section 304 of the Capi- tal Facilities Debt Enabling Act (Act I of 1999, as amended) certify Sincerely, as follows: The average annual tax revenues deposited STEPHEN H. STETLER in all funds in the five fiscal years ended Acting Secretary of Revenue preceding the date of February 28, 2009 ..... $31,088,316,012 AUDITOR GENERAL'S CERTIFICATE (i) The amount of outstanding net debt as of the end of the preceding fiscalyear ...... $ 7,158,029,427 The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: (ii) The amount of such net debt as of February 28, 2009 ...... $ 7,007,466,628 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA (iii) The difference between the limitation Office of the Auditor General upon all net debt outstanding as provided 229 Finance Building in Article VIII, Section 7(a)(4) of the Harrisburg, PA 17120-0018 Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the amount of such net February 27, 2009 debt as of the date of February 28, 2009 $47,397,086,393 The Honorable Joseph B. Scarnati III (iv) The amount of such debt scheduled Chairman to be repaid during the remainder of Joint State Government Commission the current fiscal year ...... $ 71,015,000 PENNSYLVANIA SENATE 292 Main Capitol Building (v) The amount of debt authorized by law Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 to be issued, but not yet incurred ..... $76,370,406,468 (vi) Dear Senator Scarnati: The amount of outstanding obligations excluded from outstanding debt as In accordance with the provisions of Article VIII of the Constitu- self sustaining pursuant to Article VIII, Section 7(c)(1), (2) and (3) of the tion of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Section 304 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act (Act 1 of 1999, as amended), of Pennsylvania ...... $ 7,834,109,716 the Auditor General is required on or before each March 1 and Sep- tember 1 to make certifications to the Governor and the General As- IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and sembly of: affixed the seal of the Auditor General, this 27th day of February • the average annual tax revenues deposited in all funds in the five 2009. preceding fiscal years; • the amount of outstanding net debt as of the end of the preceding JACK WAGNER fiscal year; Auditor General • the amount of net debt as of the certification date; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • the difference between the limitation upon all net debt outstanding as provided in Section 7(a)(4) of Article VIII of the Constitu- REPORT ON FLOOD INSURANCE tion of Pennsylvania and the amount of net debt as of the certification date; CONSUMER EDUCATION PLAN • the amount of such debt scheduled to be repaid during the remainder of the fiscal year in which the certificates are being is- The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- sued; munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: • the amount of debt authorized by law to be issued, but not yet incurred; • and the amount of outstanding obligations excluded from out- COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA standing debt as self-sustaining pursuant to Section 7(c)(1), (2) Insurance Department and (3) of Article VIII of the Constitution of Pennsylvania. 1326 Strawberry Square Harrisburg, PA 17120 A duplicate original of my certificate is enclosed. February 27, 2009 Sincerely, Mr. Mark R. Corrigan Secretary Parliamentarian JACK WAGNER Senate of Pennsylvania Auditor General 462 Main Capitol Harrisburg, PA 17120

Dear Mr. Corrigan: AUDITOR GENERAL'S CERTIFICATE Pursuant to The enclosed report on the Insurance Department's Flood Insur- ARTICLE VIII, Section 7(a)(4) ance Consumer Education Plan is being submitted to the General As- of the sembly pursuant to Act 10 of Special Session Number 2 of 1996. CONSTITUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA The Act requires that the Commissioner, no later than March 1 and of each year, detail the progress being made by the Department to Section 304 of the Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act 226 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9, encourage Pennsylvania residents to purchase and maintain flood Pursuant to Section 1303(e)(7) of Act 2001-77, the Department insurance. The Commissioner is also required to present recommen- is pleased to provide you with this report regarding adultBasic, Penn- dations for further promotion of flood insurance, which are contained sylvania's health insurance program for low-income adults, for the in the Report. period January 2008 through December 2008. We are pleased that despite the decrease in the significant flood- The response to adultBasic has been extraordinary and the appli- ing events in the Commonwealth, during the past three years, there cation volume continues to be substantial. During this reporting pe- was some growth in the number of in-force flood insurance policies. riod, 167,798 applicants submitted 125,580 applications for new cov- The number of in-force flood insurance policies in the Common- erage which were received and processed. Additionally, 48,911 wealth rose from 66,412 to 67,338. During this period, the Depart- adultBasic enrollees applied for renewal of coverage. Average ment continued to highlight the importance of purchasing and main- monthly enrollment was 51,104 persons. Attached to the report are taining flood insurance through its outreach events, publications and 12-month "snapshots" of both active enrollment and waiting list data media activities since the number of Pennsylvanians who could bene- for the reporting period. You will note that the waiting list was fit from flood insurance exceeds the number who have purchased it. 145,800 in December 2008, the highest level in the history of the Our challenge this year is to elevate the importance of purchas- program, and the list is continuing to grow in 2009. ing and maintaining flood insurance to the citizens of the Common- We are pleased to be a part of providing this much-needed pro- wealth who will be make [sic] tough economic decisions. Also of gram to the citizens of the Commonwealth who would otherwise concern, are the citizens of the Commonwealth unable to purchase have no health insurance coverage. If you have any questions about flood insurance because their communities have not implemented the this report, please feel free to contact me or Deputy Commissioner floodplain management measures necessary to participate in the Na- Peter Adams at (717) 346-1366. tional Flood Insurance Program. During this upcoming year, we will step up our efforts to partner with the Department of Community and Sincerely, Economic Development (DCED) and Pennsylvania Emergency Man- agement Agency (PEMA) to educate and inform the municipalities of JOEL ARIO the importance of community participation. Insurance Commissioner If you have any questions about the report or the Department's Flood Insurance Consumer Education Plan, please feel free to contact The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. Ronald Gallagher, Deputy Insurance Commissioner, Office of Mar- ket Regulation at (717) 787-6174. ANNUAL REPORT ON THE CHILDREN'S Sincerely, HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP) JOEL ARIO Insurance Commissioner The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Insurance Department ADULTBASIC 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 1326 Strawberry Square Harrisburg, PA 17120 The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: March 2, 2009 The Honorable Edward G. Rendell COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Governor Insurance Department 225 Main Capitol Building 1326 Strawberry Square Harrisburg, PA 17120 Harrisburg, PA 17120 Honorable Donald C. White Honorable Michael J. Stack III March 2, 2009 Chair Minority Chair Banking and Insurance Banking and Insurance The Honorable Edward G. Rendell Committee Committee Governor Senate of Pennsylvania Senate of Pennsylvania 225 Main Capitol Building 286 Main Capitol 543 Main Capitol Harrisburg, PA 17120 Harrisburg, PA 17120 Harrisburg, PA 17120

Honorable Donald C. White Honorable Michael J. Stack III Honorable Anthony M. DeLuca Honorable Nicholas A. Micozzie Chair Minority Chair Chair Minority Chair Banking and Insurance Banking and Insurance Insurance Committee Insurance Committee Committee Committee PA House of Representatives PA House of Representatives Senate of Pennsylvania Senate of Pennsylvania 115 Irvis Office Building 105 Ryan Office Building 286 Main Capitol 543 Main Capitol Harrisburg, PA 17120 Harrisburg, PA 17120 Harrisburg, PA 17120 Harrisburg, PA 17120 Re: Children's Health Insurance Program Annual Report Honorable Anthony DeLuca Honorable Nicholas A. Micozzie Gentlemen: Chair Minority Chair Insurance Committee Insurance Committee Pursuant to Section 2311 (g)(4) of The Insurance Company Law PA House of Representatives PA House of Representatives of 1921, as amended, 40 P.S. §§991.2311(g)(4), the Department is 115 Irvis Office Building 105 Ryan Office Building pleased to provide you with this report regarding the Children's Harrisburg, PA 17120 Harrisburg, PA 17120 Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for the period January 2008 through December 2008. Re: 2008 adultBasic Annual Report During this reporting period, CHIP has continued outreach to increase children's enrollment in the program. We are pleased to report Gentlemen: there were 182,418 children enrolled in CHIP in December 2008, the highest number of children ever enrolled.

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If you have any questions about this report, please feel free to Senator Charles T. Mcllhinney, Jr., as a member of the To- contact me or Deputy Commissioner Peter Adams at (717) 346-1366. bacco Settlement Investment Board and as a member of the State Employees' Retirement Board. Sincerely, Senator Jane Clare One as a member of the Pennsylvania JOEL ARIO Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Insurance Commissioner Senator Jeffrey E. Piccola as a member of the State Public School Building Authority, as a member of the Education Com- The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. mission of the States, to act in the Chair's stead as a member of the Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, as a ANNUAL REPORT OF THE INDUSTRIAL member of the Board of Governors for the State System of LAND RECYCLING FUND Higher Education, and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- Senator Lloyd K. Smucker as a member of the Industrial munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: Resource Center Strategic Advisory Board. Senator Patricia H. Vance as a member of the Intra-Govern- COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA mental Council on Long-Term Care, as a member of the Chil- Department of Environmental Protection dren's Health Advisory Council, and as a member of the Capitol Land Recycling Program Preservation Committee. Senator Kim L. Ward as a member of the Children's Trust Industrial Land Recycling Fund Fund Board. Annual Report to the General Assembly Senator LeAnna M. Washington as a member of the Board Fiscal Year of Directors of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 Agency. Senator Donald C. White as a member of the Mining and Edward G. Rendell, Governor John Hanger, Acting Secretary Reclamation Advisory Board. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Senator Mary Jo White as a member of the Pennsylvania Protection Commission on Sentencing, as a member of the Recycling Fund The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. Advisory Committee, as a member of the Low-Level Waste Ad- visory Committee, as a member of the Environmental Quality ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MEDICAL CARE Board, and as a member of the Joint Legislative Air and Water AVAILABILITY AND REDUCTION OF ERROR FUND Pollution Control and Conservation Committee. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communi- Mr. Joseph A. DiAngelo, Jr., as a member of the governing cation, which was read by the Clerk as follows: board of the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Au- thority. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Mr. John F. Mizner, Esquire., as a member of the Independ- Insurance Department ent Regulatory Review Commission. 1326 Strawberry Square Mr. Blaine A. Puller as a member of the Conservation and Harrisburg, PA 17120 Natural Resources Advisory Council. Act 13 of 2002 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund APPOINTMENTS BY THE MINORITY LEADER Annual Report of Operations 2008 Issued March 2, 2009 The PRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to announce the Minor- ity Leader has made the following appointments: Joel Ario Senator Andrew E. Dinniman to serve in his stead on the Insurance Commissioner Pennsylvania Emergency Management Council. PA Department of Insurance Senator Wayne D. Fontana as a member of the Pennsylvania The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library Public Television Network Commission. Senator Vincent J. Hughes as a member of the Board of Gov- APPOINTMENTS BY THE ernors of the State System of Higher Education, as a member of PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE the Community Service Advisory Board, as a member of the Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board, and to serve in his The PRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to announce the Presi- stead on the Executive Committee of the Joint State Government dent pro tempore has made the following appointments: Commission. Senator Elisabeth J. Baker as a member of the Pennsylvania Senator Shirley M. Kitchen as a member of the Interagency Emergency Management Council. Coordinating Council. Senator Michael W. Brubaker as a member of the Joint Leg- Senator Daylin Leach as a member of the Interstate Commis- islative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Com- sion for Juveniles and as a member of the Pennsylvania Commis- mittee and as a member of the State Planning Board. sion on Crime and Delinquency. Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr., as a member of the Local Senator LeAnna M. Washington as a member of the Chil- Government Commission and as a member of the Advisory dren's Health Advisory Council and as a member of the Intra- Committee on Probation. Governmental Council on Long-Term Care. Senator Wayne D. Fontana as a member of the Board of Mr. Sal Cognetti, Esquire, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Thomas Jefferson University. Agency. Mr. Anthony Nicosia as a member of the Film Advisory Senator John R. Gordner as a member of the Capitol Preser- Board. vation Committee. 228 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

APPOINTMENT BY THE A majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the question MAJORITY LEADER was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present the same to The PRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to announce the Major- the House of Representatives for concurrence. ity Leader has made the following appointment: Senator Michael J. Folmer as a member of the Pennsylvania SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Health Information Exchange (PHIX) Advisory Council. GUESTS OF SENATOR ANDREW DINNIMAN APPOINTMENT BY PRESENTED TO THE SENATE APPROPRIATIONS CHAIRMAN The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from The PRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to announce the follow- Chester, Senator Dinniman. ing appointment made by Senator Jake Corman, Chairman of the Senator DINNIMAN. Mr. President, it is my privilege to in- Committee on Appropriations: troduce our pastor for today, Reverend Mero, who is accompa- Senator John C. Rafferty, Jr., to serve in his stead as a mem- nied by her husband, Ralph Mero, who is also a pastor. Reverend ber of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Mero is pastor of a church in West Chester, and she has made a LEGISLATIVE LEAVES tremendous difference in our community. She has only been there for a couple of years, but already we see tremendous The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from change, especially as we reach out to the poor and we try to cre- Delaware, Senator Pileggi. Senator PILEGGI. Mr. President, I request a temporary ate a sense of equity and opportunity in our community. So I Capitol leave for Senator Baker, and a legislative leave for Sena- want to welcome her to the Senate. tor Tomlinson. Thank you, Mr. President. The PRESIDENT. Senator Pileggi requests a temporary The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Dinniman Capitol leave Senator Baker, and a legislative leave for Senator please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. Tomlinson. Without objection, the leaves will be granted. (Applause.) SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION GUESTS OF SENATOR ROBERT WONDERLING WEEKLY RECESS PRESENTED TO THE SENATE

Senator PILEGGI offered the following resolution, which The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from was read as follows: Montgomery, Senator Wonderling. Senator WONDERLING Mr. President, it is indeed an honor In the Senate, March 9, 2009 today for me to introduce to this Senate a family that I have known over the last several years who spent the day touring our RESOLVED, (the House of Representatives concurring), Pursuant Capitol complex, the floor of this Senate, and later this afternoon, to Article II, Section 14, of the Pennsylvania Constitution, that when the Senate recesses this week, it reconvene on Monday, March 16, 2009, the other Chamber. If I might, Mr. President, I would like to unless sooner recalled by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and introduce the Kelly family, Joe and Jennifer Kelly, and their two be it further very bright and able sons, Michael and Thomas. RESOLVED, Pursuant to Article II, Section 14, of the Pennsylva- So, Mr. President, I ask that we offer them a very warm and nia Constitution, that when the House of Representatives recesses this hearty welcome. Thank you. week, it reconvene on Monday, March 16, 2009, unless sooner recalled by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Wonderling please rise for a Senate welcome. On the question, (Applause.) Will the Senate adopt the resolution? GUESTS OF SENATOR ROBERT D. ROBBINS The yeas and nays were required by Senator PILEGGI and PRESENTED TO THE SENATE were as follows, viz: The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Mercer, Senator Robbins. YEA-49 Senator ROBBINS. Mr. President, today I have the pleasure Alloway Folmer One Vogel of introducing Svetlana Tarasova and Kateryna Romanenchuk, Baker Fontana Piccola Ward who are serving as guest Pages in the Senate. Both Lana and Boscola Gordner Pileggi Washington Kate are studying abroad in the United States as participants in Waugh Browne Greenleaf Pippy the Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX). This is the 15th Brubaker Hughes Rafferty White, Donald Corman Kasunic Robbins White, Mary Jo year for the program, which was started by former United States Costa Kitchen Scarnati Williams Senator Bill Bradley. Each year, approximately 30,000 students Dinniman Leach Smucker Wonderling apply for a full United States scholarship, and only 1,500 stu- Earll Logan Stack Wozniak Eichelberger Mcllhinney Stout Yaw dents are accepted into the program. These two young ladies are Erickson Mellow Tartaglione two of this elite group. Farnese Musto Tomlinson Lana is a citizen of Russia. During this school year, she is Ferlo O'Pake Vance residing with her host family, Brian and Jamie Heckman, of NAY-0 Greenville. She is an 11th grader and attends Reynolds High 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 229

School in Mercer County. Lana is a member of the Key Club and Senator O'PAKE. Mr. President, after the meeting of the concert choir. Her hobbies include photography, drawing, mass Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations, I ask the Dem- media, and softball. ocrats to report to our caucus room. Thank you. Kate is a citizen of the Ukraine. She resides with her host The PRESIDENT. Senator Pileggi requests a recess for a family, Rodney and Tammi Callahan, of Greenville. Kate is an meeting of the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations, 11th grader and attends Greenville High School. She is a member to be followed by Republican and Democratic caucuses. For of the ski club, and her hobbies include art and media. those purposes, without objection, the Senate stands in recess. Lana and Kate are accompanied here today by the local coor- dinator of the Council on International Educational Exchange, AFTER RECESS Mrs. Liz Morris, and her husband, Arnie. The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having expired, the Mr. President and fellow Members, please join me in welcom- Senate will come to order. ing our special guests who are serving as guest Pages on the floor of the Senate. LEGISLATIVE LEAVES CANCELLED The PRESIDENT. Please join Senator Robbins in welcoming his guests. The PRESIDENT. Senator Baker and Senator Tomlinson (Applause.) have returned, and their respective leaves are cancelled.

GUESTS OF SENATOR PATRICIA H. VANCE CALENDAR PRESENTED TO THE SENATE THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Cumberland, Senator Vance. BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION Senator VANCE. Mr. President, I am very pleased to intro- AND FINAL PASSAGE duce to the Senate students from Red Land High School. Joining us today are six students and their teacher, Doug Enders. They SB 124 (Pr. No. 191) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- are the winning group in a statewide mock election for a seat in ation of the bill, entitled: the Pennsylvania House. Their fictitious candidate was Carson An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylva- Ray of the Radiant Party. I am very pleased to introduce Abby nia Consolidated Statutes, providing for the offense of operation of George, Shanna Weir, Jess Litten, Scott Acri, David Kimmick, methamphetamine laboratory. and Hannah McCardle. The PRESIDENT. Please join Senator Vance in welcoming Considered the third time and agreed to, her guests. And the amendments made thereto having been printed as (Applause.) required by the Constitution,

GUESTS OF SENATOR MICHAEL BRUBAKER On the question, PRESENTED TO THE SENATE Shall the bill pass finally? The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of Lancaster, Senator Brubaker. the Constitution and were as follows, viz: Senator BRUBAKER. Mr. President, it is my honor to introduce members of Ephrata High School's finest, and that is their YEA-49 choir and orchestra. They performed just a little bit ago right down in the East Wing Rotunda here at our State Capitol. They Alloway Folmer One Vogel are here for the entire day. They had a great tour. They are a Baker Fontana Piccola Ward wonderful group of young men and women from Ephrata, Penn- Boscola Gordner Pileggi Washington Browne Greenleaf Pippy Waugh sylvania. Brubaker Hughes Rafferty White, Donald The PRESIDENT. Please join Senator Brubaker in welcoming Corman Kasunic Robbins White, Mary Jo his guests. Costa Kitchen Scarnati Williams Dinniman Leach Smucker Wonderling (Applause.) Earll Logan Stack Wozniak Eichelberger McIlhinney Stout Yaw RECESS Erickson Mellow Tartaglione Farnese Musto Tomlinson The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Ferlo O'Pake Vance Delaware, Senator Pileggi. Senator PILEGGI. Mr. President, I request a recess of the NAY-0 Senate for purposes of a meeting of the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations to be held in the Rules room, to be fol- A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted lowed by a Republican caucus to be held in the Majority Caucus "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Room. I expect the caucus to last approximately 1 hour. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from the House of Representatives for concurrence. Berks, Senator O'Pake. 230 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

SB 125 (Pr. No. 98) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration Eichelberger McIlhinney Stout Yaw of the bill, entitled: Erickson Mellow Tartaglione Farnese Musto Tomlinson Ferlo O'Pake Vance An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for prohibited acts and penalties; and providing for NAY-0 methamphetamine production. A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted Considered the third time and agreed to, aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to On the question, the House of Representatives for concurrence. Shall the bill pass finally? SB 127 (Pr. No. 100) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of ation of the bill, entitled: the Constitution and were as follows, viz: An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), YEA-49 known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, providing for the offenses of operating a methamphetamine laboratory Alloway Folmer One Vogel and illegal dumping of methamphetamine waste. Baker Fontana Piccola Ward Boscola Gordner Pileggi Washington Considered the third time and agreed to, Browne Greenleaf Pippy Waugh Brubaker Hughes Rafferty White, Donald Corman Kasunic Robbins White, Mary Jo On the question, Costa Kitchen Scarnati Williams Shall the bill pass finally? Dinniman Leach Smucker Wonderling Earll Logan Stack Wozniak Eichelberger McIlhinney Stout Yaw The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of Erickson Mellow Tartaglione the Constitution and were as follows, viz: Farnese Musto Tomlinson Ferlo O'Pake Vance YEA-49 NAY-0 Alloway Folmer One Vogel Baker Fontana Piccola Ward A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted Boscola Gordner Pileggi Washington Browne Greenleaf Pippy Waugh "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Brubaker Hughes Rafferty White, Donald Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to Corman Kasunic Robbins White, Mary Jo the House of Representatives for concurrence. Costa Kitchen Scarnati Williams Dinniman Leach Smucker Wonderling Earll Logan Stack Wozniak SB 126 (Pr. No. 192) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- Eichelberger McIlhinney Stout Yaw ation of the bill, entitled: Erickson Mellow Tartaglione Farnese Musto Tomlinson Ferlo O'Pake Vance An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, providing for environmental costs. NAY-0

Considered the third time and agreed to, A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted And the amendments made thereto having been printed as "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. required by the Constitution, Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. On the question, Shall the bill pass finally? SECOND CONSIDERATION CALENDAR

The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of BILL REREFERRED the Constitution and were as follows, viz: SB 53 (Pr. No. 195) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration YEA-49 of the bill, entitled:

Alloway Folmer One Vogel An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of Baker Fontana Piccola Ward the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in intestate succession, further Boscola Gordner Pileggi Washington providing for forfeiture; in wills, further providing for modification of Browne Greenleaf Pippy Waugh wills; in grant of letters, further providing for advertisement of grant of Brubaker Hughes Rafferty White, Donald letters; in administration and personal representatives, further providing Corman Kasunic Robbins White, Mary Jo for duty of personal representative; in apportionment of death taxes, Costa Kitchen Scarnati Williams further providing for enforcement of contribution or exoneration of Dinniman Leach Smucker Wonderling Federal estate tax; in powers of attorney, further providing for imple- Earll Logan Stack Wozniak 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 231 mentation of power of attorney; in estates, further providing for applicability of rule against perpetuities and for modification of conveyance by An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P.L.1206, No.331), divorce and for effect of divorce on designation of beneficiaries; in known as The First Class Township Code, further providing for elected trusts, further providing for notice of representation, for creditor's claim officers enumerated, for vacancies in general, for the corporate power against settlor, for actions contesting validity of revocable trusts, for of first class townships being vested in the board of township commis- claims and distribution after settlor's death, for trustee's duty to inform sioners, for elected officers in townships of the first class and for addi- and report, for illustrative powers of trustee and for limitation of action tions and revisions to duplicates; and making related repeals. against trustee; in principal and income, further providing for power to convert to unitrust and for retirement benefits, individual retirement accounts, deferred compensation, annuities and similar payments; and Considered the second time and agreed to, making conforming amendments to Title 15. Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. Upon motion of Senator PILEGGI, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. SB 141 (Pr. No. 113) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: BILL OVER IN ORDER An Act amending the act of May 21, 1943 (P.L.571, No.254), known as The Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law, elimi- SB 73 -- Without objection, the bill was passed over in its nating office of assessor in boroughs and townships of the first class; order at the request of Senator PILEGGI. making conforming amendments; and making repeals.

BILL REREFERRED Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- SB 112 (Pr. No. 84) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration ation. of the bill, entitled: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES codifying Title 61 (Penal and Correctional Institutions) of the Pennsyl- AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS vania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for adoption of guidelines for resentencing, for adoption of guidelines for parole and for Senator ROBBINS, from the Committee on Rules and Execu- adoption of recommitment ranges following revocation of parole by board; providing for temporary release from county correctional institu- tive Nominations, reported communications from His Excel- tions; further providing forSentence of total confinement; providing for lency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, recalling the follow- parole without board supervision, for judicial power to release inmates ing nominations, which were read by the Clerk as follows: and for transfers of inmates in need of medical treatment; further providing for State intermediate punishment; providing for other criminal provisions; amending the heading of Title 61; adding definitions, provi- MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY sions relating to general administration of correctional institutions, State correctional institutions, county correctional institutions, house of de- February 13, 2009 tention for untried inmates and witnesses, inmate labor, medical services, visitation, inmate prerelease plans, motivational boot camp, exe- To the Honorable, the Senate cution procedure and method, recidivism risk reduction incentive, mis- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: cellaneous matters relating thereto, probation and parole generally, the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, County Probation and In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- Parole Officers' Firearm Education and Training, and correctional insti- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated tution interstate compacts; and making conforming amendments, edito- December 16, 2008, for the appointment of Stephanie Moore (Public rial changes and repeals relating to codification. Member), R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty- fourth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Accoun- Upon motion of Senator PILEGGI, and agreed to by voice tancy, to serve until October 24, 2009, and until her successor is ap- vote, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. pointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Diana Reed, Washington, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of BILLS ON SECOND CONSIDERATION nomination on the premises.

SB 139 (Pr. No. 111) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor ation of the bill, entitled:

An Act amending the act of February 1, 1966 (1965 P.L.1656, MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD No.581), known as The Borough Code, further providing for officers to OF BARBER EXAMINERS be elected, for election of assessors, for filling vacancies in elective borough offices, for powers of assessors and for duplicate assessments; February 13, 2009 and making related repeals. To the Honorable, the Senate Considered the second time and agreed to, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated December 2, 2008, for the appointment of Nina Tinari, 6401 Church SB 140 (Pr. No. 112) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- Road, Philadelphia 19151, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial ation of the bill, entitled: District, as a member of the State Board of Barber Examiners, to serve 232 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9, for a term of three years and until her successor is appointed and quali- His Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, which were fied, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Gregory read by the Clerk as follows: Stella, Plains, whose term expired. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF AUCTIONEER EXAMINERS EDWARD G RENDELL Governor January 6, 2009 MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS To the Honorable, the Senate OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

February 27, 2009 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Anne N. Davies (Public Member), 3 Richard Drive, Dallas 18612, Luzerne County, Twentieth Senatorial To the Honorable, the Senate District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Auction- of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: eer Examiners, to serve for a term of three years or until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- period. nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated December 2, 2008, for the appointment of Nora Peterman, 4634 EDWARD G. RENDELL Larchwood Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Governor Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, to serve for a term of four years or until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD beyond that period, vice Barry Ramper, Harrisburg, whose term ex- OF BARBER EXAMINERS pired. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of February nomination on the premises. 13, 2009

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 STATE BOARD advice and consent of the Senate, Wade T. Lipscomb, 6830 Kelly OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Street, Pittsburgh 15208, Allegheny County, Thirty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Barber February 23, 2009 Examiners, to serve for a term of three years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that To the Honorable, the Senate period, vice Gregory M. Stella, Plains, whose term expired. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: EDWARD G RENDELL In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- Governor nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated January 30, 2009, for the appointment of Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial Dis- MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF CERTIFIED trict, as a member of the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, to serve REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS for a term of four years or until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice James Orsini, DVM, Unionville, whose term expired. January 6, 2009 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 conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Daniel A. Bradley, 127 Crestwood Drive, Sarver 16055, Butler County, Fortieth Senatorial District, for NOMINATIONS RETURNED TO THE GOVERNOR reappointment as a member of the State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers, to serve for a term of fours [sic] years and until his succes- Senator ROBBINS. Mr. President, I request that the nomina- sor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond tions just read by the Clerk be returned to His Excellency, the that period. Governor. EDWARD G. RENDELL A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined Governor in the affirmative. The PRESIDENT. The nominations will be returned to the MEMBER OF THE CHILDREN'S Governor. TRUST FUND BOARD REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES January 6, 2009 AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS

Senator ROBBINS, from the Committee on Rules and Execu- To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: tive Nominations, reported the following nominations made by 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 233

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL advice and consent of the Senate, Harry Hamilton, Esquire, 9 East En- THERAPY EDUCATION AND LICENSURE terprise Street, Glen Lyon 18617, Luzeme County, Fourteenth Senato- rial District, for appointment as a member of the Children's Trust Fund Board, to serve for a term of three years and until his successor is ap- January 6, 2009 pointed and qualified, vice Mary Carrasco, Pittsburgh, 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, Daniel Panchik, 950 Front Street, MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD Hershey 17033, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for reap- OF FUNERAL DIRECTORS pointment as a member of the State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure, to serve for a term of three years and until his successor is appointed and qualified. January 6, 2009 EDWARD G. RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the OF PHYSICAL THERAPY advice and consent of the Senate, Michael J. Yeosock, 40 South Main Street, Plains 18705, Luzerne County, Fourteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Funeral Directors, January 6, 2009 to serve for a term of five years and until his successor 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, Cindy L. Best, 80 Shady Lane, York MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Haven 17370, York County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for reappoint- OF HAMBURG CENTER ment as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, to serve until October 2, 2012, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. January 21, 2009 EDWARD G. RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE AND HEARING advice and consent of the Senate, Nancy A. Houser, 112 Davis Bridge Road, Bernville 19506, Berks County, Eleventh Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Hamburg Cen- January 6, 2009 ter, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2015, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. 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, Dr. Sean C. Campbell, 100 Edgewood MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS Drive, York 17403, York County, Twenty-eighth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Examiners in Speech- OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS Language and Hearing, to serve for a term of three years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months January 6, 2009 beyond that period.

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 BOARD OF TRUSTEES advice and consent of the Senate, Paul D. Gehris (Public Member), 47 OF WERNERSVILLE STATE HOSPITAL Greening Life Lane, Shermans Dale 17090, Perry County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, to serve for a term of four February 10, 2009 years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Barbara F. Zsigovits, New To the Honorable, the Senate Tripoli, 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, Rosemary A. Alberghini, 107 Forest Hill Road, Red Lion 17356, York County, Twenty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Wernersville State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 234 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

2015, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joan for a resolution designating March as "Irish American Heritage Jepsen, Wyomissing, resigned. Month" here in Pennsylvania. EDWARD G. RENDELL Over the next few weeks, our cities and communities will Governor hold parades to commemorate St. Patrick's Day. In Philadelphia, the St. Patrick's Day parade will be held on March 15. Every- MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES body should mark their calendars. I have marched in this parade, OF WHITE HAVEN CENTER and it is really a lot of fun. This parade has been a tradition in Philadelphia and in our State since 1771. The St. Patrick's Day February 10, 2009 Observance Association continues to make this tradition a real- ity. To the Honorable, the Senate St. Patrick's Day is a great opportunity to honor the patron of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: saint of Ireland and to celebrate this holiday with friends. How- ever, we can take this entire month to honor the contributions In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, John Budda, 527 Front Street, that Irish Americans have made in Pennsylvania and in our coun- Freeland 18224, Luzerne County, Fourteenth Senatorial District, for try. The Irish immigrated to Pennsylvania looking for new op- appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of White Haven portunities, and they found them here. They worked in our coal Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his mines and factories, they formed communities, they built successor is appointed and qualified, vice Edward Matisak, Sugarloaf, resigned. churches and schools, and they were a huge part in the success of our Commonwealth. Today, we can find Pennsylvanians of EDWARD G RENDELL Irish heritage in all aspects of our society, including Senators Governor here in our Chamber. As we celebrate St. Patrick's Day, I hope that we can take NOMINATIONS LAID ON THE TABLE time to remember our Irish American predecessors who helped shape the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Mr. President, Senator ROBBINS. Mr. President, I request that the nomina- I want to say "Erin go bragh," and thank you. tions just read by the Clerk be laid on the table. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from The PRESIDENT. The nominations will be laid on the table. Montgomery, Senator Rafferty. SENATE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED Senator RAFFERTY. Mr. President, it is indeed a great privilege to have the opportunity to work with my friend and col- Senators, BAKER, WAUGH, ORIE, PILEGGI, SCARNATI, league, Senator Michael Stack, on the month of March remem- DINNIMAN, FARNESE, KITCHEN, STACK, TOMLINSON, bering Americans of Irish heritage. WARD, ALLOWAY, BOSCOLA, BRUBAKER, COSTA, Senator Stack rightly outlined many of the accomplishments EARLL, ERICKSON, FERLO, FONTANA, GORDNER, of the Irish, in not only Pennsylvania but in the United States, GREENLEAF, KASUNIC, LOGAN, MUSTO, O'PAKE, PIPPY, and I am mindful of this difficult time in our country, where we RAFFERTY, SMUCKER, STOUT, TARTAGLIONE, M. are facing a bleak economic recession, and some experts are WHITE, WILLIAMS, WONDERLING, WOZNIAK, even saying maybe the D-word. But knowing that times are PICCOLA, VANCE, FOLMER and VOGEL, by unanimous tough for us, we can use that same indomitable spirit that the consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 43, entitled: Irish Americans showed when they came to this country, there were signs up in stores that said "Irish need not apply," and they A Resolution designating March 2009 as "American Red Cross were not welcome in the towns and villages. Yet through their Month" in Pennsylvania. hard work, their grit, and their determination, they helped build this country. They helped build the railroads. They helped mine Which was read, considered, and adopted by voice vote. coal. Certainly, the record of the Irish Americans in the military, Senators STACK, RAFFERTY, STOUT, WASHINGTON, from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War to the World Wars, TOMLINSON, ROBBINS, BOSCOLA, KASUNIC, YAW, is one to be recognized. MELLOW, FERLO, FONTANA, LOGAN, ORIE, ERICKSON, And that same hard work and determination and faith in one's McILHINNEY, O'PAKE, ALLOWAY, FARNESE, GREEN- own ingenuity and creativity, faith in one's Creator, and that LEAF, MUSTO, EARLL, BROWNE, PILEGGI, PIPPY, things will get better through hard work and determination, that DINNIMAN, BRUBAKER, BAKER and D. WHITE, by unani- no obstacle exists that cannot be overcome, is something that we mous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 44, entitled: can all adopt today and use as we face this economic crisis. We in the Senate of Pennsylvania, as we face a budget come the end A Resolution declaring March 2009 as "Irish American Heritage of June, we hope, and all of us in Pennsylvania, as we see our Month" in Pennsylvania. stock portfolios or our 401(k)s taking a hit, know that through hard work, determination, and trust, we will overcome these On the question, setbacks, and we will prevail. Will the Senate adopt the resolution? Mr. President, I think it is a very important time to carry those The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from traits forward, to be cognizant of them, and to think of them over Philadelphia, Senator Stack. these next few months. And as March is celebrated for remem- Senator STACK. Mr. President, I rise today with my friend brance of Saint Patrick and the Irish Americans, I would like to and colleague, Senator John Rafferty, to seek unanimous support wish all Pennsylvanians, all Pennsylvanians, a very happy and 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 235 blessed St. Patrick's Day, and be mindful that through hard work, Mr. President, I ask for an affirmative vote for Women's His- determination, and God's help, we will prevail. tory Month. Thank you, Mr. President. And the question recurring, And the question recurring, Will the Senate adopt the resolution? Will the Senate adopt the resolution? A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined in the affirmative. in the affirmative. CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS Senators ORIE, BAKER, BOSCOLA, EARLL, KITCHEN, TARTAGLIONE, VANCE, WARD, WASHINGTON, M. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following resolu- WHITE, ALLOWAY, BROWNE, BRUBAKER, DINNIMAN, tions, which were read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: ERICKSON, FARNESE, FERLO, FOLMER, FONTANA, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Louise GORDNER, GREENLEAF, HUGHES, KASUNIC, MELLOW, Timmons and to Nicole Clemson by Senator Baker. MUSTO, O'PAKE, PICCOLA, PILEGGI, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Grant S. ROBBINS, SMUCKER, STACK, STOUT, TOMLINSON, Malleus by Senator Brubaker. VOGEL, WAUGH, D. WHITE, WILLIAMS, YAW and Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the Reverend LEACH, by unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. and Mrs. Marlin Stahl, Nathan E. Barlup, Kyle Jordan Spotts and 45, entitled: to Daniel Paul Hough by Senator Corman. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Marylou A Resolution recognizing March 2009 as "Women's History Stefanko by Senator Ferlo. Month" in Pennsylvania. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Drew P. On the question, Bausher by Senator Folmer. Will the Senate adopt the resolution? Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Andrew Sywyj by Senator Fontana. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Jeff Smith by from Allegheny, Senator Orie. Senator Greenleaf. Senator ORIE. Mr. President, in 1987, Congress declared Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Eugene J. March as "National Women's History Month," and it has been Gallagher by Senator Mellow. celebrated in Pennsylvania each year since then to insure that the Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Carl W. Filer history of American women will be recognized and celebrated in by Senator O'Pake. schools, workplaces, and communities throughout the country. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Rory A. Coo- The resolution recognizes the accomplishments and experiences per and to the citizens of Ross Township by Senator Orie. of women and their contributions to the growth and strength of Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Anna Maria the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and across the nation. Szimhart, Nathan Francis Braskey, Nicholas John Braskey, As one of 10 women in the Senate, I am proud to see that Joshua Stephen DiLeo, Spring-Ford Youth Athletic League's 11- more women are serving in public office and are now reaching Year-Old Tournament Team and to the Royersford Free Public the highest levels of leadership. But that is only one area where Library by Senator Rafferty. women are breaking through barriers. American women were Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Elsie Grace instrumental in the establishment of early charitable, philan- Campbell by Senator Robbins. thropic, and cultural institutions. Women of every race, class, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. and ethnic background were also leaders in every major social Ivan J. Otstot and to Daniel B. Almond by Senator Vance. movement. American women have been leaders, not only in Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Jack Whalen securing their own rights of suffrage and equal opportunity, but by Senator Vogel. also in the abolitionist movement, the emancipation movement, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. the industrial labor movement, and civil rights. Charles Patterson and to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Griffith by Sena- Today, the Pennsylvania Commission for Women just hon- tor D. White. ored and commemorated women in the military. In 2009, the Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Ethel M. National Women's History Project, which sponsors Women's Christman and to Julie Williston by Senator Wonderling. History Month, honored women who have led the environmental, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. or "green," movement. This year, they are featuring Pittsburgh Robert Grieb, William R. Horner, Donato B. Zucco and to Paul native Rachel Carson, the mother of the Age of Ecology. She A. Cooney by Senator Wozniak. saw the devastation wrought by progress and did something about it. Her 1962 book, "Silent Spring," is credited with usher- CONDOLENCE RESOLUTIONS ing in a new age of environmental awareness. Carson was a The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following resolu- leader and inspired women from across the country to take actions, which were read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: tion, conserve, and protect our natural resources. Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the Not just in environment but in every field, women are shaping late Millard Twardowski and to the family of the late Charles J. our country and leaving an indelible mark. This resolution is one Morelli by Senator Baker. more way to acknowledge these outstanding contributions. 236 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE MARCH 9,

Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the late Albert George Eberle, Jr., by Senators Greenleaf and Wash- ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SECRETARY ington. The following announcements were read by the Secretary of Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the the Senate: late Laura S. Roberts, to the family of the late Joan Eisner Garb, to the family of the late William J. Happ, Jr., and to the family of SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA the late Katherine H. Wister by Senator Mcllhinney. Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the COMMITTEE MEETINGS late Staff Sergeant Marc J. Small and to the family of the late MONDAY, MARCH 9. 2009 Harry L. Hall by Senator Rafferty. Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the Off the Floor RULES AND EXECUTIVE Rules Cmte. late John Pawlowski by Senator Tartaglione. NOMINATIONS (to consider certain Conf. Rm. Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the Executive Nominations) late Mark Scott Kerekes by Senator Tomlinson. TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009 Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the late Frank Ford by Senator Washington. 10:30 A.M. CONSUMER PROTECTION AND Hrg. Rm. 1 PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE North Off. (public hearing on the Public Utility PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES Commission budget request)

The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman 11:00 A.M. AGING AND YOUTH (to consider Room 461 from Philadelphia, Senator Washington. the nomination of John Michael Hall Main Capitol Senator WASHINGTON. Mr. President, I would like to sub- as Secretary of Aging) mit remarks for the record. 11:00 A.M. BANKING AND INSURANCE Room 8E-A The PRESIDENT. Without objection, the remarks will be (to consider Senate Bills No. 170, East Wing spread upon the record. 171, 189, 237, 442 and 443) 11:30 A.M. JUDICIARY (to consider Senate Bills Room 8E-B (The following prepared remarks were made part of the re- No. 221, 366, 383, 387. 391, 432, East Wing cord at the request of the gentlewoman from Philadelphia, Sena- 434 and 436; and County Probation tor WASHINGTON:) and Parole Officers' Firearm Education and Training Commission, Final-Form Regulation #41-018) Mr. President, today, I introduced a resolution addressing my out- rage about the actions of Luzerne County judges Mark Ciavarella and 12:00 P.M. GAME AND FISHERIES (public Room 8E-A Michael Conahan. These two administrators of the court blatantly con- hearing to afford the Pennsylvania East Wing spired with others to defraud county government and most egregiously Game Commission the opportunity conspired to have our youth subjected to confinement when, in many to present the annual report) instances, it was not called warranted--all of this for money. This inci- dent is one of the most despicable miscarriages of justice I have ever WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2009 witnessed. For 5 years, our youths were traded for money. According to the Juvenile Law Center, the acts by these judges represent one of the 9:30 A.M. LAW AND JUSTICE (to consider Room 8E-B largest and most serious violations of children's rights in the history of Senate Bills No. 44, 81, 487 and 572) East Wing the American legal system. These children suffered, their families suf- 1:00 P.M. VETERANS AFFAIRS AND Hrg. Rm. I fered, and the entire justice system has been tarnished because of the EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS North Off. actions of these two judges. These judges demonstrated that greed was (joint hearing with the House Veterans their guiding principle. I hope you will join me in supporting this reso- Affairs and Emergency Preparedness lution. Thank you. Committee to consider the Scotland School for Veterans Children) The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Luzerne, Senator Baker. THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009 Senator BAKER. Mr. President, I would just like to take a 9:30 A.M. LOCAL GOVERNMENT (joint Room 8E-A moment to extend my deepest sympathy to the family of Charlie hearing with House Local East Wing Morelli, the longtime sheriff in Wayne County in northeastern Government Committee on economic issues and legislative Pennsylvania. He passed away last week after an illness. He is priorities of local governments) survived by his wife, Ginny, and his three children, Chuck, Lisa, and Michael. He was a sheriff, a deputy sheriff, and a corrections 12:00 P.M. EDUCATION (presentation by Lincoln Lincoln Charter School and public Charter Sch. officer, and he served with great admiration and pride in our hearing on Charter School Laws) 559 W. King community. Public safety and community service were the hall- St., York, PA marks of everything that Charlie Morelli did. So he was a good man, a wonderful father, a committed public servant, and a dear TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2009 friend to our community. He is being laid to rest today, and I 10:00 A.M. CONSUMER PROTECTION AND Senate Maj. would just like to extend my deepest sympathy to his family PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE Caucus Rm. during this time of sorrow. (public hearing for Department of Thank you, Mr. President. StateBureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs budget request) 2009 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 237

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009

9:00 A.M. EDUCATION (public hearing to Hrg. Rm. I hear testimony from the Department North Off. of Education on higher education funding and other budget issues)

1:00 P.M. EDUCATION (public hearing to Hrg. Rm. I hear testimony from the Department North Off. of Education on basic education funding and other budget issues)

THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009

10:00 A.M. EDUCATION (public hearing to Hrg. Rm. I hear testimony from the Department North Off. of Education on basic education funding and other budget issues)

RECESS

The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Delaware, Senator Pileggi. Senator PILEGGI. Mr. President, I move that the Senate do now recess until Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at 1 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time. The motion was agreed to by voice vote. The Senate recessed at 3:35 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time.