COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA !irizLafibi Mnurnai TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011 SESSION OF 2011 195TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 2 SENATE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TUESDAY, January 18, 2011 (The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those assembled.) The Senate met at 10 a.m., Eastern Standard Time. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Joseph B. Scamati III) NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE in the Chair. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- PRAYER munications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to the The Chaplain, Monsignor MICHAEL C. PICARD, Pastor of Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: Saint Andrew Parish, Newtown, offered the following prayer: COMMONWEALTH TRUSTEE OF THE UNIVERSITY Good morning. May our God be praised today. OF PITTSBURGH OF THE COMMONWEALTH Almighty and eternal God, You have revealed Your glory to SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION all nations. God of power and might, through Your authority, wisdom and justice are rightly administered, laws are enacted, January 7, 2011 and judgment is decreed. Assist with Your spirit of counsel and fortitude the Members of this body today, especially Jim Cawley, To the Honorable, the Senate the Lieutenant Governor-elect of this great Commonwealth of of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania. Grant that this administration may be conducted in righteous- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the ness and be eminently useful to Your people over whom he and advice and consent of the Senate, Morgan K. O'Brien, 151 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Apartment 1901, Pittsburgh 15222, Allegheny County, others will preside. We ask You to help Jim execute his responsi- Forty-second Senatorial District, for reappointment as a Commonwealth bilities with justice and integrity. May he be enabled by Your Trustee of the University of Pittsburgh of the Commonwealth System powerful protection to discharge his duties with honesty and of Higher Education, to serve until October 5, 2014, and until his suc- ability. May Your divine wisdom shine forth in all the delibera- cessor is appointed and qualified. tions here, and may all seek to preserve peace, promote happi- EDWARD (3. RENDELL ness, and continue to bring us the blessings of liberty and equal- Governor ity. We likewise commend Your unbounded mercy and protection SECRETARY OF EDUCATION to Jim's wife, Suzanne; his son, Nicholas; and all citizens of this great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, that all may be blessed in January 10, 2011 the knowledge of Your love and sanctified in the observance of Your holy law. May we be preserved in unity, in that peace To the Honorable, the Senate which only You can give. And after enjoying the blessings of this of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: life, may we all be admitted to those which are eternal. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Almighty Father, in Your goodness, shower Jim Cawley, Gov- advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, 349 Orchard Road, ernor Corbett, and all in this government administration with Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, Your favor. We ask that You continue to protect them and guide for appointment as Secretary of Education, to serve for a term of four them and shelter them in the warmth of Your love. We pray to years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice The Hon- orable Gerald Zahorchak, Johnstown, resigned. You today, our God, who is Lord, forever and ever. Amen. EDWARD Ci RENDELL The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks Monsignor Picard, who Governor is the guest and pastor today of Lieutenant Governor-elect Cawley and his family. 22 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL -SENATE JANUARY 18, JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term of four CARBON COUNTY years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice James Kelly, Telford, whose term expired. January 10, 2011 EDWARD G RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: CORRECTION TO NOMINATION In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Gregory E. Dunlap, Esquire, 613 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE Sweetbriar Drive, Harrisburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senato- rial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Carbon The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Hon- munication in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the orable David W. Addy, deceased. Commonwealth, which was read as follows and referred to the EDWARD G RENDELL Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: Governor SHERIFF, PHILADELPHIA COUNTY JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, LUZERNE COUNTY January 13, 2011 January 10, 2011 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Please note the nomination dated January 3, 2011, for the appoint- ment of The Honorable Barbara Deeley, 100 South Broad Street, 51 Floor, Philadelphia 19110, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial Dis- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the trict, as Sheriff, in and for the County of Philadelphia, to serve until the advice and consent of the Senate, Gregory E. Dunlap, Esquire, 613 first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable John D. Green, Sweetbriar Drive, Harrisburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senato- resigned, should be corrected to read: rial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Luzerne County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable Barbara Deeley, 100 South Broad Street, 51 Floor, The Honorable Hugh F Mundy, resigned. Philadelphia 19110, Philadelphia County, Fifth Senatorial District, as Sheriff, in and for the County of Philadelphia, to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable John D. Green, resigned. EDWARD G RENDELL Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, PHILADELPHIA COUNTY SENATE COMMITTEE APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SENATE CONCURRENT January 10, 2011 RESOLUTION No.7 To the Honorable, the Senate The PRESIDENT. Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: No. 7, as President pro tempore of the Senate I have appointed the following Senators to represent the Senate of Pennsylvania as In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the a committee to participate in the Inaugural ceremonies for the advice and consent of the Senate, Gregory E. Dunlap, Esquire, 613 Sweetbriar Drive, Harrisburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senato- Honorable Tom Corbett, Governor-elect of the Commonwealth rial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Phila- of Pennsylvania: delphia County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable Tama Myers Clark, resigned. Senator Dominic F Pileggi Senator Jay Costa Senator Jake Corman Senator Anthony H. Williams EDWARD G RENDELL Senator Patrick M. Browne Senator Christine Tartaglione Governor Senator Edwin B. Erickson Senator Richard A. Kasunic Senator John R. Gordner Senator Lisa M. Boscola MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE Senator Robert D. Robbins Senator Vincent J. Hughes Senator Michael L. Waugh Senator James Ferlo MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS Senator Robert M. Tonthnson Senator Joseph Scarnati 111, Chairman January 10, 2011 LEAVES OF ABSENCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Senator PILEGGI asked and obtained a leave of absence for Senator ORIE, for today's Session, for personal reasons. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Senator COSTA asked and obtained a leave of absence for advice and consent of the Senate, Amy K. Kokos, 22 Woodview Drive, Senator KITCHEN, for today's Session, for personal reasons. Mount Holly Springs 17065, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senato- rial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehicle 2011 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL -SENATE SENATE RESOLUTION LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR-ELECT COMMITTEE TO WAIT UPON PRESENTED TO SENATE THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR-ELECT The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the Sergeant-at- Senator PILEGGI, offered the following resolution, which Arms. was read as follows: The SERGEANT-AT-ARMS. Mr. President, I have the honor to present the committee appointed by you to escort the Lieuten- In the Senate, January 18, 2011 ant Governor-elect. The PRESIDENT. Would you bring the committee forward, RESOLVED, That a committee of three Senators be appointed to please. wait upon The Honorable Jim Cawley, Lieutenant Governor-elect, and escort him to the Senate Chamber to take the Oath of Office and assume REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO WAIT UPON the duties of the Office of Lieutenant Governor and President of the Senate. THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR-ELECT The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the Sergeant-at- On the question, Arms. Will the Senate adopt the resolution? The SERGEANT-AT-ARMS. Mr. President, the chairman of the committee, Senator Pileggi. The yeas and nays were required by Senator PILEGGI and Senator PILEGGI. Mr. President, the committee appointed by were as follows, viz: you to wait upon and escort the Lieutenant Governor-elect and his party to the Senate Chamber has performed its duty. The YEA-47 Lieutenant Governor-elect, Jim Cawley, is present and ready to receive the oath of office. Alloway Eichelberger Mensch Vance Argall Erickson Piccola Vogel The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks the committee for per- Baker Farnese Pileggi Ward forming its duties and asks the committee to escort the Lieutenant Blake Ferlo Pippy Washington Governor-elect and his party to their seats. Boseola Folmer Rafferty Waugh Brewster Fontana Robbins White Donald (Whereupon, the committee escorted the Lieutenant Gover- Browne Gordner Scarnati White Mary Jø nor-elect to his seat.) Brubaker Greenleaf Smucker Williams The PRESIDENT.