COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Legislative Journal WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2013 SESSION OF 2013 197TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 21 SENATE Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: WEDNESDAY, April 10, 2013 MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF The Senate met at 11 a.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time. INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley) in the Chair. April 9, 2013 PRAYER To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: The Chaplain, Reverend JIM THOMAS, Pastor of Family In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Christian Fellowship Church, Fayetteville, offered the following advice and consent of the Senate, James C. Miller, 207 Concord Street, prayer: Indiana 15701, Indiana County, Forty-first Senatorial District, for reap- pointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Indiana University Fellow Pennsylvanians, I bring you greetings from the Con- of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve for gregation of Family Christian Fellowship Church in Fayetteville, a term of six years and until his successor is appointed and qualified. Pennsylvania. The work that you esteemed Senators must do TOM CORBETT today is a vital endeavor to fairly and justly meet the needs of all Governor of your constituents. I wish to thank Senator Alloway for inviting me to pray today. MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF It is not an easy thing to please everyone, as you may well know. INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF It is with great honor that I offer this prayer by the faith I have in THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION the finished work of Jesus Christ, the Almighty, on your behalf. April 9, 2013 Let us pray. To the Honorable, the Senate Father God, we are in need of Your wisdom today. We are in of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: need of Your perspective as the business of this great Common- wealth is done today. You have promised to instruct and to teach In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Gealy W. Wallwork, 21 Bennett us in the way that we should go, and to be our counsel. You are Drive, Indiana 15701, Indiana County, Forty-first Senatorial District, our hiding place and stronghold. You preserve us from trouble. for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Indiana Heavenly Father, I implore You this day to direct the business of University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to those, which have been chosen to create and pass laws, that will serve for a term of six years and until his successor is appointed and qualified. benefit the residents of this blessed State. Help them to set aside differences, and lead and guide and direct the thoughts and plans TOM CORBETT of these elected Senators today, that fair and just legislation for Governor all Pennsylvanians can be realized. So be it according to Your MEMBER OF THE STATE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION word, I pray this prayer today in the name of Jesus Christ, amen. God bless you. April 9, 2013 The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks Pastor Thomas, who is To the Honorable, the Senate the guest today of Senator Alloway. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE advice and consent of the Senate, Vincent A. Galko (Public Member), 427 St. Mary's Villa Road, Roaring Brook 18444, Lackawanna County, (The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those assembled.) Twenty-second Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Real Estate Commission, to serve for a term of five years or until COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Beverly Brooks, Kennett Square, whose term NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE expired. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- TOM CORBETT munications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the Governor 338 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE APRIL 10, MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Senate April 9, 2013 Bills numbered, entitled, and referred as follows, which were read by the Clerk: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: April 10, 2013 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Daniel A. Saltzgiver, 397 St. Senators ERICKSON, BAKER, RAFFERTY, WAUGH, Bartholomew Road, Hanover 17331, York County, Twenty-eighth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board EICHELBERGER, WHITE, FONTANA, STACK, MENSCH, of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term YUDICHAK, ALLOWAY, KASUNIC, VOGEL, FERLO, of four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not HUGHES and SOLOBAY presented to the Chair SB 819, enti- longer than six months beyond that period. tled: An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, TOM CORBETT No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, further providing for the author- Governor ity to administer injectable medications, biologicals and immunizations. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER OF VETERINARY MEDICINE PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, April 10, April 9, 2013 2013. To the Honorable, the Senate Senators BREWSTER, FONTANA, TEPLITZ, SOLOBAY, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: RAFFERTY, WASHINGTON, TARTAGLIONE and In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the FARNESE presented to the Chair SB 824, entitled: advice and consent of the Senate, Mark B. Guise, M.S., V.M.D., 2336 An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consoli- Forest Hills Drive, Harrisburg 17112, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Sena- dated Statutes, in offenses in general, further providing for leaving an torial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of unattended child in a motor vehicle; and, in driving after imbibing alco- Veterinary Medicine, to serve for a term of four years or until his suc- hol or utilizing drugs, further providing for penalties. cessor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- TOM CORBETT TION, April 10, 2013. Governor BILLS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEES RECALL COMMUNICATION Senator WHITE, from the Committee on Banking and Insur- REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ance, reported the following bill: The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- SB 3 (Pr. No. 398) munication in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consoli- Commonwealth, which was read as follows and referred to the dated Statutes, providing for compliance with Federal health care legis- Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: lation. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE Senator BRUBAKER, from the Committee on Finance, re- MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS ported the following bills: April 9, 2013 SB 160 (Pr. No. 111) To the Honorable, the Senate An Act relieving members of the United States Armed Forces or of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: other civilians serving in a combat zone or in support of the armed forces from certain local tax filing deadlines; and making an inconsis- In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover- tent repeal. nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated April 3, 2013, for the appointment of Bryan Troop, 2 South Market SB 638 (Pr. No. 693) Street, Apartment 205, Elizabethtown 17022, Lancaster County, Forty- eighth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Vehicle An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Penn- Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term of four sylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for definitions and for years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer exemptions from taxation. than six months beyond that period, vice Daniel Saltzgiver, Hanover, whose term expired. LEGISLATIVE LEAVE I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Allegheny, Senator Costa. TOM CORBETT Governor Senator COSTA. Mr. President, I request a temporary Capitol leave for Senator Tartaglione. 2013 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 339 The PRESIDENT. Senator Costa requests a temporary Capitol Senator WHITE. Mr. President, it is well known that rarely do leave for Senator Tartaglione. Without objection, the leave will I have guests from the 41st Senatorial District, but I have two be granted. groups today that I would like to recognize. I am pleased to be joined by the 2013 PIHL Open Cup State Ice Hockey Champi- JOURNALS APPROVED ons, the Ford City High School Sabers. En route to the champi- The PRESIDENT. The Journals of the Sessions of onship, the Sabers compiled an overall record of 21 wins, 2 February 12, 2013, and February 13, 2013, are now in print. losses, and 1 tie. They also won the PIHL Open Division Section The Clerk proceeded to read the Journals of the Sessions of 3 and Chiefs Cup Championship, where they beat my hometown February 12, 2013, and February 13, 2013. team, before defeating Wheeling Park High School by a score of Senator PILEGGI. Mr. President, I move that further reading 9-4 to win the State title. The team is under the guidance of head of the Journals be dispensed with and that the Journals be ap- coach Glen Kilgore, and his assistant coaches Douglas Anthony, proved.