June 26-30, 2023

Bills voted on Third Consideration

SB 506 (BAKER) Amends Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) to require counsel be appointed to represent an unrepresented alleged incapacitated person and the certification of professional guardians. Also directs the court to consider less restrictive alternatives to guardianships. PASSED 49-0.

SB 630 (LANGERHOLC) Designates the Corpsman Charles Doerr, United States Navy, Memorial Bridge in Cambria County. PASSED 49-0.

SB 260 (ROBINSON) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) to allow state parole agents of the Department of Corrections to wear body cameras. PASSED 44-5.

SB 500 (BROOKS) Amends the Human Services Code requiring Medical Assistance coverage for medically prescribed pasteurized donor human milk for infants when the mother is medically or physically unable to produce breast milk. PASSED 49-0.

SB 836 (FARRY) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) to provide the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission the statutory authority needed to conduct fingerprint-based criminal history checks on municipal police officer applicants. PASSED 49-0.

Bills amended on Second Consideration

SB 750 (MARTIN) Amends the Public School Code to provide that beginning with the 2024-2025 school year all students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to completing high school. AMENDED AND RE-REFERRED TO APPROPRIATIONS.

A01423 (MARTIN) Allows a school entity to exempt a student from the requirement when a FAFSA or optout form has not been submitted and reasonable efforts have been made to contact the parent or legal guardian of the student. Clarifies that parents, legal guardians, and students are not required to provide personal financial information to a school entity and any such information obtained inadvertently by the school entity is not subject to Right-to-Know. AGREED TO.

SB 838 (BAKER) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) providing for conditions of probation, modification or revocation of order of probation, and probation review conferences. AMENDED AND RE-REFERRED TO APPROPRIATIONS.

A01393 (BAKER) Clarifies the eligibility for probation review conferences when probation was sentenced consecutively to a state prison sentence. AGREED TO.

Executive Nominations

Department of Education, Secretary of Education, Khalid Mumin CONFIRMED 46-3
Insurance Commissioner, Mike Humphreys CONFIRMED 49-0
Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner, Thomas Cook CONFIRMED 49-0
Major General, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Brig. Gen. Jeffrey S. Heasley CONFIRMED 49-0
Major General, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Brig. Gen. Laura A. McHugh CONFIRMED 49-0
Major General, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, Brig. Gen. Mark A. Goodwill CONFIRMED 49-0
Brigadier General, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, Col Edward J. Fink CONFIRMED 49-0
Brigadier General, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, Col. Rebecca A. Gray CONFIRMED 49-0
Brigadier General, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, Col. Deane E. Thomey CONFIRMED 49-0
Brigadier General, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Col. Jon D. Farr CONFIRMED 49-0
Brigadier General, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Col. Robert C. Jorgensen CONFIRMED 49-0
Brigadier General, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Col. Reece J. Lutz CONFIRMED 49-0

Bills voted on Third Consideration

SB 81 (PHILLIPS-HILL) Amends the Pharmacy Act permitting EMS providers to dispense under certain criteria one naloxone dose package to a caregiver of a patient that has overdosed. PASSED 49-0.

SB 209 (PENNYCUICK) Amends the Public School Code to afford children of a National Guard or Reserves member the same rights as a child eligible under the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children Act. PASSED 49-0.

SB 344 (GEBHARD) Amends Title 34 (Game) to allow nonresident college students to purchase hunting licenses for the same cost as Pennsylvania residents. PASSED 49-0.

SB 460 (BARTOLOTTA) Amends the Public School Code to establish the Child Reunification Program requiring the Department of Education to annually provide identification kits for school entities to distribute to parents and guardians of first-grade students. PASSED 34-15.

SB 838 (BAKER) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes regarding probation to provide limits to revocations of probation for technical violations and establish probation review conferences. PASSED 45-4.

Bills amended on Second Consideration

SB 829 (AUMENT) Authorizes the Department of General Services (DGS), with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Governor, to grant and conveyance of an easement in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, for a road realignment project. AMENDED AND MOVED UP.

A01520 (HUGHES) Authorizes DGS, with the approval of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Governor, to grant to Drexel University a permanent easement encumbering a tract of land consisting of the southern half of Cuthbert Street, located between 32nd Street and 33rd Street in Philadelphia. AGREED TO.

Resolution Adopted

SR 120 (BROOKS) Directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on the emergency medical services providers and the financial impact of non-reimbursable services for emergency response calls when a Medical Assistance beneficiary is not transported to a hospital or treatment facility. ADOPTED 49-0.

Resolution Amended

SR 136 (DILLON) Extends the Governor’s emergency declaration in response to the I-95 Bridge Collapse until November 1, 2023. AMENDED.

A01499 (MASTRIANO) Stipulates it is the Commonwealth, rather than the Department of Transportation, to receive Federal emergency funding relating to the recovery and repair of I-95. ADOPTED 49-0.

Executive Nominations

Environmental Protection, Secretary, Richard Negrin CONFIRMED 48-1
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Keith L. Leaphart CONFIRMED 49-0
Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, Wadud Ahmad CONFIRMED 49-0
Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board, Gina D. Cerilli Thrasher CONFIRMED 49-0
Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board, Maura B. Mundy CONFIRMED 49-0
Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Northumberland County, Michael P. Toomey CONFIRMED 49-0
Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Snyder/Union Counties, Michael Piecuch CONFIRMED 49-0

Bills voted on Third Consideration

SB 683 (MASTRIANO) Amends Title 35 (Health and Safety) to require urine drug screening for fentanyl and xylazine in hospitals. PASSED 50-0.

SB 740 (REGAN) Amends the Second Class Township Code to increase the maximum compensation of auditors for completing the annual audit, settlement and adjustment, as well as the hourly rates for certain audits. PASSED 50-0.

SB 750 (MARTIN) Amends the Public School Code to provide that beginning with the 2024-2025 school year all students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to completing high school. Provides parents, legal guardians, or students if over 18 years of age or legally emancipated the ability to opt out of completing the FAFSA; allows school entities to exempt students if parents or legal guardians cannot be reasonably contacted; and restricts personal financial information from being required by school entities or subject to Right-to-Know. PASSED 46-4.

SB 756 (ROBINSON) Amends the Stuffed Toy Manufacturing Act to allow the use of recycled materials in stuffed toys manufactured or sold in Pennsylvania and updates labeling requirements. PASSED 49-1.

SB 829 (AUMENT) Authorizes the grant and conveyance of an easement in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, for a road realignment project and for the conveyance of an easement in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. PASSED 50-0.

Resolution Adopted

SR 136 (DILLON) Extends the Governor’s emergency declaration in response to the I-95 Bridge Collapse until November 1, 2023. ADOPTED 50-0.

Bills voted on Third Consideration

SB 44 (DUSH) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 23 (Domestic Relations) providing for an additional offense under the trafficking in individuals and patronizing a victim of sexual servitude statutes and provide for additional Address Confidentiality Program affidavit criteria. PASSED 50-0.

SB 45 (COLLETT) Amends the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Notification Act updating the eligibility of human trafficking victims to receive services. PASSED 50-0.

HB 479 (BOROWSKI) Amends the Fiscal Code to make changes to ambulance reimbursement rates and establishes the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success Program. PASSED 50-0.

Executive Nominations ALL CONFIRMED 50-0.

State Board of Accountancy, Frank P. Buzydlowski
Appalachian States Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission, Richard Negrin
State Board of Auctioneer Examiners, Daniel A. Trace
Children’s Trust Fund Board, Rachel P. Berger
Children’s Trust Fund Board, Paul S. DiLorenzo
Children’s Trust Fund Board, Philip S. Falvo
Children’s Trust Fund Board, Kristi Lyons
State Board of Chiropractic, Brian R. Moreland
State Board of Crane Operators, Elizabeth A. Bailey
State Board of Education, Katherine H. Christiano
State Board of Education, Ernest C. Hadrick, III
State Board of Education, Benjamin D. Wilson
State Board of Funeral Directors, Andrew J. Chomko
State Board of Funeral Directors, Gregory K. Furlong
State Board of Funeral Directors, Eric D. Rugger
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Allison G. Dorsey
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Hayley A. Haldeman
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, William V. Lewis, Jr.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Robert J. Malley
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Andrew E. Masich
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Caleb M. Pifer
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Randell H. Spackman
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Ken Weinstein
State Board of Landscape Architects, Dina M. Klavon
State Board of Massage Therapy, Bryan A. Strawser
State Board of Medicine, Benjamin S. Abella
State Board of Medicine, John A. Kutz
State Board of Medicine, John D. Six
Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission, Anthony C. Clements
State Board of Nursing, Colby P. Hunsberger
State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, David R. Hoffman
State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, Sara L. King
State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure, Jena L. Shovlin
State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, Jonathan P. Oline
State Board of Physical Therapy, Geraldine M. Grzybek
State Board of Physical Therapy, Lisa M. MacKell
State Board of Physical Therapy, Craig E. Ruby
State Board of Physical Therapy, Krista M. Wolfe
State Board of Podiatry, Christopher A. Seda
State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, Robert P. Kudlawiec
State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, Lisa A. Peterson
State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, Jason A. Snyder
State Board of Psychology, Donald McAleer
State Real Estate Commission, Anne M. Rubin
State Real Estate Commission, Guy N. Saxton
State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers, John D. Ausherman
State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, Richard J. Behun
State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, Farida E. Boyer
State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Lisa A. Butler
State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Patrick M. Murphy
State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, Dan A. Limongelli, Jr.

Bills voted on Third Consideration

HB 1100 (SAMUELSON) Amends the Taxpayer Relief Act, to expand the Property Tax and Rent Rebate Assistance (PTRR) Program. PASSED 50-0.

HB 611 (HARRIS) The General Appropriations Act of 2023 providing $45,074,425,000 from the General Fund and $42,510,110,000 in federal augmenting appropriations for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and for the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. PASSED 29-21.

HB 614 (HARRIS) Makes appropriations from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and from restricted revenue accounts to the Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs. PASSED 49-1.

HB 615 (HARRIS) Makes appropriations from the Workmen’s Compensation Fund to the Department of Labor and Industry to provide for the expenses of administering the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act and DCED for the Office of Small Business Advocate. PASSED 49-1.

HB 616 (HARRIS) Makes an appropriation to the Office of Small Business Advocate in the Department of Community and Economic Development. PASSED 49-1.

HB 617 (HARRIS) Makes an appropriation to the Office of Consumer Advocate in the Office of Attorney General. PASSED 50-0.

HB 618 (HARRIS) Makes an appropriation from the Public School Employees’ Retirement Fund and from the PSERS Defined Contribution Fund to provide for expenses of the Public School Employees’ Retirement Board. PASSED 50-0.

HB 619 (HARRIS) Makes appropriations from the State Employees’ Retirement Fund and from the SERS defined Contribution Fund to provide for the expenses of the State Employees’ Retirement Board. PASSED 49-1.

HB 620 (HARRIS) Makes appropriations from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund and the Philadelphia Taxicab Medallion Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority. PASSED 50-0.

HB 621 (HARRIS) Makes appropriations to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC). PASSED 49-1.

HB 622 (HARRIS) Makes appropriations from within the State Gaming Fund to the Attorney General, the Department of Revenue, the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. PASSED 49-1.

SB 146 (BREWSTER) Amends Title 30 (Fish) to allow for a therapeutic recreation exemption for fishing licenses. PASSED 50-0.

SB 765 (COMITTA) Amends Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) regarding the surcharge of borough officials, the appointment of a partnership, limited partnership, association or professional corporation as the borough manager under a professional services agreement, the organization of a borough civil service commission, and the preparation of a preliminary borough budget. PASSED 50-0.

SB 774 (HUTCHINSON) Amends Title 11 (Cities) to allow a city council to appoint a partnership, limited partnership, association, or professional corporation as the city administrator under a professional services agreement. PASSED 50-0.

SB 775 (HUTCHINSON) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) to revise the emergency powers provisions to further authorize the designation of a temporary seat of government, authorize remote public meetings for municipalities during an emergency and provide for succession of local officers during an emergency. PASSED 50-0.

SB 784 (KEARNEY) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) to provide an alternative process for the formation of a government study commission to consider home rule for municipalities currently in the Act 47 recovery program. PASSED 50-0.

HB 1031 (HAMM) Designates a Susquehanna River boat access in Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County, as the Representative Garth Everett Muncy Access Area. PASSED 50-0.

Resolution Adopted

SR 116 (YAW) Directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on consolidated billing in the retail electricity and other energy markets in Pennsylvania. PASSED 49-1.

Executive Nominations ALL CONFIRMED 50-0.

Judge, Court of Common Pleas – Butler County, Maura L. Palumbi
Judge, Court of Common Pleas – Centre County, Julia R. Rater
Judge, Court of Common Pleas – Lackawanna County, Frank J. Ruggiero
Judge, Court of Common Pleas – Philadelphia County, Chesley A. Lightsey
Judge, Court of Common Pleas – Philadelphia County, E. Natasha Taylor-Smith
Judge, Court of Common Pleas – Philadelphia County, Samantha J. Williams
Judge, Court of Common Pleas – Philadelphia County, Kay K. Yu
State Board of Education, Robert Lee Mitchell
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, C. Kim Bracey
State Board of Medicine, Catherine N. Udekwu
Magisterial District Judge – Allegheny County, Lisa V. Caulfield
Magisterial District Judge – Bucks County, Charles D. Jonas
Magisterial District Judge – Cambria County, David L. Beyer
Magisterial District Judge – Cambria County, Brian L. Subich
Magisterial District Judge – Columbia/Montour County, Brenda Hess Williams
Magisterial District Judge – Columbia/Montour County, William W. Wilt, III
Magisterial District Judge -Erie County, Jeffrey S. Gadley
Magisterial District Judge- Lycoming County, Kirsten A. Gardner
Magisterial District Judge – Montgomery County, Todd N. Barnes
Magisterial District Judge – Montgomery County, Robert E. Madden, Jr
Magisterial District Judge- Snyder/Union Counties, Scott A. Zeigler