COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL

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1 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1991 SESSION OF TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 11 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES J. TAYLOR, ANGSTADT, TRICH, The House convened at 11 a.m., e.s.t. STABACK, JOHNSON, LEVDANSKY, CAWLEY, R. C. WRIGHT, JAMES, KOSINSKI, TRELLO, HARPER, BILLOW, THE SPEAKER (ROBERT W. O'DONNELL) LAUGHLIN, HUGHES, KUKOVICH, PRESIDING MICHLOVIC, THOMAS, ACOSTA, PRAYER 1 BISHOP, EVANS, LINTON, OLIVER, ROBINSON and WILLIAMS REV. CLYDE W. ROACH, Chaplain of the House of Representatives, from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, offered the An Act mending the act of April (P. L )* following prayer: known as "The Administrative Code of 1929," providing for a separate office in the Department of Public Welfare to administer Let us pray: Gracious God our Father, give us the faith to believe and know that there are no problems before us that we cannot with wisdom and understanding resolve. As You have guided men and women in the past, so guide us now. May we rejoice in knowing that each of us can make a big difference in legislating for the good of this Commonwealth and that if we do not accomplish our assignments, they will be left undone. Take from us the selfishness that is unwilling to bear the burdens of others while expecting that others will help us with ours. Make us diligent in accomplishing all assigned our hands to do, ever knowing that we are not legislating just for today but for generations to come. In Your dear name we pray. Amen. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by members and visitors.) JOURNAL APPROVAL POSTPONED The SPEAKER. Without objection, the approval of the Journal of Monday, February 11, 1991, will be postponed until printed. The Chair hears no objection. No. 370 HOUSE BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED By Representatives RICHARDSON, FEE, DALEY, GEORGE, BELFANTI, CAPPABIANCA, HALUSKA, ROEBUCK, CARN, MARKOSEK, VAN HORNE, LESCOVITZ, MELIO, MERRY, PRESTON, GIGLIOTTI, HERMAN, JOSEPHS, FREEMAN, BUNT, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Referred to Committee on HEALTH AND WELFARE, Februarv. 12., No. 371 By Representatives RICHARDSON, WAMBACH, PESCI, DALEY, ROEBUCK, CARN, HAYDEN, McNALLY, TIGUE, PRESTON, PISTELLA, JOSEPHS, FREEMAN, ITKIN, CAWLEY, LEVDANSKY, R. C. WRIGHT, JAMES, VEON, KOSINSKI, TRELLO, CORRIGAN, LAUGHLIN, EVANS, HUGHES, BISHOP, KUKOVICH, DeWEESE, THOMAS, ACOSTA, HARPER, LINTON, OLIVER, ROBINSON and WILLIAMS An Act providing priorities for the reinvestment of public moneys currently invested in the Republic of South Africa and Namibia; and making repeals. Referred to Committee on FINANCE, February 12, No. 372 By Representatives RICHARDSON, COWELL, WAMBACH, PESCI, ROEBUCK, CARN, HAYDEN, McNALLY, TIGUE, PRESTON, PISTELLA, JOSEPHS, FREEMAN, ITKIN, CAWLEY, LEVDANSKY, R. C. WRIGHT, JAMES, WON, KOSINSKI, TRELLO, CORRIGAN, LAUGHLIN, EVANS, HUGHES, BISHOP, KUKOVICH, DeWEESE, THOMAS, ACOSTA, HARPER, LINTON, OLIVER, ROBINSON and WILLIAMS An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, prohibiting investments in corporations doing business in the Republic of South Africa and Namibia. Referred to Committee on EDUCATION, February 12, 1991.

2 202 LEGISLATIVE J( IURNAL-HOUSE FEBRUARY 12, No. 373 By Representatives RICHARDSON, COWELL, WAMBACH, PESCI, DALEY, ROEBUCK, CARN, HAYDEN, McNALLY, TIGUE, PRESTON, PISTELLA, JOSEPHS, FREEMAN, ITKIN, CAWLEY, LEVDANSKY, R. C. WRIGHT, JAMES, VEON, KOSINSKI, TRELLO, CORRIGAN, LAUGHLIN, EVANS, HUGHES, BISHOP, KUKOVICH, DeWEESE, THOMAS, ACOSTA, HARPER, LINTON, OLIVER, ROBINSON and WILLIAMS An Act amending the act of February 1, 1974 (P. L. 34, No. IS), known as the "Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement Law," further providing for divestiture of investments with corporations doing business in South Africa and Namibia. Referred to Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT, February 12, No. 374 By Representatives RICHARDSON, COWELL, WAMBACH, PESCI, DALEY, ROEBUCK, CARN, HAYDEN, McNALLY, TIGUE, PRESTON, PISTELLA, JOSEPHS, FREEMAN, ITKIN, CAWLEY, LEVDANSKY, R. C. WRIGHT, JAMES, VEON, KOSINSKI, TRELLO, CORRIGAN, LAUGHLIN, EVANS, HUGHES, BISHOP, KUKOVICH, DeWEESE, ACOSTA, HARPER, LINTON, OLIVER, ROBINSON and WILLIAMS An Act amending the act of February 17, 1906 (P. L. 45, No. ll), entitled "An act to regulate the deposits of State funds, to prescribe the method of selecting State depositories, to limit the amount of State deposits, to provide for the security of such deposits, to fix the rate of interest thereon, to provide for the publication of monthly statements of moneys in the general and sinking funds, to declare it a misdemeanor to give or take anything of value for obtaining the same, and prescribing penalties for violations of this act," prohibiting State depositories from maintaining financial transactions with the Republic of South Africa and Namibia. Referred to Committee on FINANCE, February 12, 1991 No. 375 By Representatives RICHARDSON, WAMBACH, PESCI, DALEY, ROEBUCK, CARN, HAYDEN, McNALLY, TIGUE, PRESTON, PISTELLA, JOSEPHS, FREEMAN, ITKIN, CAWLEY, LEVDANSKY, R. C. WRIGHT, JAMES, VEON, KOSINSKI, TRELLO, CORRIGAN, LAUGHLIN, EVANS, HUGHES, BISHOP, KUKOVICH, DeWEESE, THOMAS, ACOSTA, HARPER, LINTON, OLIVER, ROBINSON and WILLIAMS An Act amending-the-act of December 18, i914 (8.X; Ie05, No. 205). known as the "Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act," prohibiting investments in corporations doing business in the Republic of South Africa and Namibia. Referred to Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT, February 12, No. 376 By Representatives RICHARDSON, COWELL, WAMBACH, PESCI, DALEY, ROEBUCK, CARN, HAYDEN, McNALLY, TIGUE, PRESTON, PISTELLA, JOSEPHS, FREEMAN, ITKIN, CAWLEY, LEVDANSKY, R. C. WRIGHT, JAMES, VEON, KOSINSKI, TRELLO, CORRIGAN, LAUGHLIN, EVANS, HUGHES, BISHOP, KUKOVICH, DeWEESE, THOMAS, ACOSTA, HARPER, LINTON, OLIVER, ROBINSON and WILLIAMS An Act requiring cities to enact responsible investment ordinances providing for the withdrawal of city funds from banks and business entities doing business with the Republic of South Africa and Namibia. Referred to Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT, February 12, No. 377 By Representatives RICHARDSON, COWELL, WAMBACH, PESCI, DALEY, ROEBUCK, CARN, HAYDEN, McNALLY, TIGUE, PRESTON, PISTELLA, JOSEPHS, FREEMAN, ITKIN, CAWLEY, LEVDANSKY, R. C. WRIGHT, JAMES, VEON, KOSINSKI, TRELLO, CORRIGAN, LAUGHLIN, EVANS, HUGHES, BISHOP, KUKOVICH, DeWEESE, THOMAS, ACOSTA, HARPER, LINTON, OLIVER, ROBINSON and WILLIAMS An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, prohibiting investments in corporations doing business in the Republic of South Africa and Namibia. Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT, February 12, No. 378 By Representatives RICHARDSON, COWELL, WAMBACH, PESCI, DALEY, ROEBUCK, CARN, HAYDEN, McNALLY, TIGUE, PRESTON, PISTELLA, JOSEPHS, FREEMAN, ITKIN, CAWLEY, LEVDANSKY, R. C. WRIGHT, JAMES, VEON, KOSINSKI, TRELLO, CORRIGAN, LAUGHLIN, EVANS, HUGHES, BISHOP, KUKOVICH, DeWEESE, THOMAS, ACOSTA, HARPER, LINTON, OLIVER, ROBINSON and WILLIAMS An Act requiring State-related universities and member institutions of the State System of Higher Education to divest themselves of investments in the Republic of South Africa and Namibia. Referred to Committee on EDUCATION, February 12, 1991.

3 1991 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 203 No. 379 By Representatives TELEK, ANGSTADT, CESSAR, FLEAGLE, SCHULER, NOYE, STISH, DALEY,, HESS, REBER, NAILOR, CARLSON, STABACK, DeLUCA, PHILLIPS, HALUSKA, RAYMOND, SAURMAN, MERRY, HECKLER, KASUNIC, SCHEETZ, TRELLO, HERMAN, STAIRS, BUNT, BUSH, FARGO, BARLEY, MELIO, PRESTON, MICOZZIE, KING, CAWLEY, JOHNSON, NAHILL, CIVERA, CLYMER, E. Z. TAYLOR, PETRARCA, MARSICO, D. W. SNYDER, LAUGHLIN, BILLOW, WILSON, BROWN, THOMAS, DEMPSEY, FLICK, G. SNYDER, BOYES, BISHOP, PESCI and ALLEN An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, exempting ambulance services, emergency medical technicians and volunteer fire companies from the cost containment provisions for vehicle security. Referred to Committee on TRANSPORTATION, February 12,1991. No. 380 By Representatives SCHULER, SCHEETZ, HERSHEY, FARGO, NOYE, BUNT, KOSINSKI, BARLEY, E. Z. TAYLOR, TRELLO and DAVIES An Act amending the act of October 15, 1980 (P. L. 950, No. 164). known as the "Commonwealth Attorneys Act," classifying the State System of Higher Education as an independent agency entitled to appoint and fix the compensation of legal counsel. Referred to Committee on EDUCATION, February 12, No. 381 By Representatives SCHULER, FLEAGLE, NOYE, ALLEN, FARGO, GEIST, BARLEY, ARMSTRONG, CLYMER, FAIRCHILD, G. SNYDER, FOSTER,, BATTISTO, LEH, SCHEETZ, KRUSZEWSKI and TELEK An Act amending the act of December 17, 1981 (P. L. 435, No. 135), known as the "Race Horse Industry Reform Act," providing for local option concerning the establishment of off-track pari-mutuel wagering facilities within municipalities. Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT, February 12, No. 382 By Representatives LLOYD, PETRARCA, GEIST, KENNEY, S. H. SMITH, NOYE, COLAIZZO, McNALLY, PESCI, DALEY, COHEN, GEORGE, ANGSTADT, CORRIGAN, BELFANTI, STABACK,, KAISER, COLAFELLA, CAWLEY, FREEMAN, STEIGHNER, TRELLO, SCRIMENTI, HERSHEY, RAYMOND, CLYMER, FAIRCHILD, MERRY, D. R. WRIGHT, JAMES, BILLOW, G. SNYDER, THOMAS, HALUSKA, BIRMELIN, SURRA, HERMAN, McCALL, SAURMAN, STAIRS, DeLUCA, WOZNIAK, VEON, LANGTRY, STEELMAN, JOHNSON, GODSHALL, BATTISTO, LUCYK, BUNT, JADLOWIEC, CORNELL, KUKOVICH, MAIALE, TANGRETTI, KASUNIC, PISTELLA, BOWLEY, RUDY, ITKIN, MELIO, FARMER, E. Z. TAYLOR, CAPPABIANCA, LEVDANSKY, LAUGHLIN, KRUSZEWSKI, CIVERA, CARONE, BROUJOS, SERAFINI, TELEK and OLASZ An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further regulating surrender of registration plates and cards. Referred to Committee on TRANSPORTATION, February 12, No. 383 By Representatives TANGRETTI, PESCI, TIGUE, FAIRCHILD, GODSHALL, KASUNIC, NAILOR, FARGO, GEORGE, CAPPABIANCA, COLAIZZO, MELIO, DEMPSEY, CARLSON, COLE, DeLUCA, R. C. WRIGHT, MIHALICH, ITKIN, KAISER, HAYES, PISTELLA, BLAUM, JOHNSON, STABACK, CORRIGAN, LAUGHLIN, FOX, ADOLPH, D. R. WRIGHT, STAIRS, BELARDI, FREEMAN, WOGAN, RAYMOND, RICHARDSON, BATTISTO, KOSINSKI, DALEY, LEVDANSKY, RUDY,, NAHILL, CAWLEY, PETRARCA, NOYE, FARMER, ANGSTADT, MERRY, VAN HORNE, CLYMER, BARLEY, BUNT, VEON, KUKOVICH, BOYES, STISH, JOSEPHS, TRELLO, MARKOSEK, SCRIMENTI, McCALL, FLEAGLE and SERAFINI An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21). known as the "Public Welfare Code," further providing for eligibility for and amount of State blind pensions. Referred to Committee on HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 12, No. 384 By Representatives TANGRETTI, PESCI, TIGUE, CAPPABIANCA, COLAIZZO, MELIO, DeLUCA, MIHALICH, DALEY, BARLEY, VEON, KUKOVICH, GEIST, STISH, JOSEPHS, TRELLO, SERAFINI, PISTELLA, JOHNSON, STABACK, FOX, CAWLEY and PETRARCA An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 14), known as the "Public School Code of 1949," providing for instruction relating to adoption of children.

4 204 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE FEBRUARY 12, Referred to Committee on EDUCATION, February 12, No. 385 By Representatives CORRIGAN, STISH, PESCI, VROON, TRELLO,, FOX, RAYMOND, HALUSKA, COLE, LBCUVITZ,~STABACK,~COWELL, STRITTMATTER, SERAFINI, G. SNYDER, COLAFELLA, MELIO, CIVERA, STEIGHNER, DALEY, M. N. WRIGHT, SALOOM, MICOZZIE, CORNELL and BUNT An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the fee for registration plates for volunteer firemen. Referred to Committee on TRANSPORTATION, February 12, No. 386 By Representatives CORRIGAN, STISH, PESCI, TRELLO, FOX, JAROLIN, RUDY, RAYMOND, HALUSKA, COLE, ANGSTADT, LAUGHLIN, LESCOVITZ, STABACK, COWELL, STRITTMATTER, NAHILL, SERAFINI, G. SNYDER, MELIO, ADOLPH, BELARDI, MERRY, CIVERA, STEIGHNER, GODSHALL, KENNEY, DALEY, M. N. WRIGHT, SALOOM, MICOZZIE, CORNELL and BUNT An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), known as the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," providing for an exclusion from the Pennsylvania personal income tax of earnings expended for work as a volunteer firefighter, ambulance or rescue squad member. Referred to Committee on FINANCE, February 12, No. 387 By Representatives CORRIGAN, STISH, PESCI, TRELLO,, FOX, JAROLIN, RAYMOND, HALUSKA, COLE, ANGSTADT, ARGALL, LAUGHLIN, STABACK, STRITTMATTER, HERMAN, SERAFINI, G. SNYDER, MELIO, CIVERA, STEIGHNER, DALEY, M. N. WRIGHT, SALOOM, CORNELL and BUNT An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), known as the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," further exempting certain retail sales to certain organizations. Referred to Committee on FINANCE, February 12,1991. No. 388 By Representatives CORRIGAN, PRESTON, STISH, PESCI, VROON, TRELLO, RAYMOND, HALUSKA, COLE, STABACK, STRITTMATTER, SERAFINI, MELIO, BELARDI, CIVERA, BATTISTO, DALEY, M. N. WRIGHT, SALOOM, MICOZZIE, CORNELL and BUNT An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P. L. 805, No. 247), known as the "Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code," providing for an increase in use and occupancy permit fees for the support of volunteer fire departments and ambulance and rescue squads. Referred to Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT, February 12,1991. No. 389 By Representatives CORRIGAN, PRESTON, PESCI, TRELLO,, HALUSKA, LESCOVITZ, STABACK, STRITTMATTER, HERMAN, SERAFINI, OLASZ, STEIGHNER, KENNEY, BATTISTO, DALEY, DeLUCA, M. N. WRIGHT, MICOZZIE and BUNT An Act amending the act of June 18, 1974 (P. L. 359, No. 120), referred to as the "Municipal Police Education and Training Law," further defining "police officer," "police department" and adding a definition. Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT, February 12, No. 390 By Representatives CORRIGAN, PESCI, TRELLO,, HALUSKA, STABACK, STRITTMATTER, HERMAN, CIVERA, KENNEY, BATTISTO, DALEY, DeLUCA, M. N. WRIGHT and SALOOM An Act amending the act of May 25, 1945 (P. L. 1050, No. 394). known as the "Local Tax Collection Law," further providing for the mailing of tax notices. Referred to Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT, February 12, No. 391 By Representatives CORRIGAN, FARGO, PESCI, TRELLO, HALUSKA, LAUGHLIN, LEH, DALEY and SALOOM An Act imposing limitations on the use of eminent domain by municipalities to obtain certain real estate or facilities; providing for certain additional court proceedings; and making certain repeals. Referred to Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT, February 12, No. 392 By Representatives CORRIGAN, PESCI, TRELLO, HALUSKA, DALEY and SALOOM An Act amending the act of May 22, 1933 (P. L. 853, No. 155), known as "The General County Assessment Law," further providing for exemptions from taxation. Referred to Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT, February 12, No. 393 By Representatives CORRIGAN, PESCI, TRELLO, HALUSKA, GODSHALL and DALEY An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), known as the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," further defining "tangible personal property" with respect to new manufactured housing; and further providing for the imposition of the tax thereon.

5 1991 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 205 Referred to Committee on FINANCE, February 12,1991 No. 394 By Representatives CORRIGAN, FARGO, PESCI, TRELLO, HESS, FOX, JAROLIN, HALUSKA, ARGALL, LAUGHLIN, LESCOVITZ, STABACK, STRITTMATTER, CIVERA, BATTISTO, DALEY and BUNT An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2). known as the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," providing an exclusion for sales to public or private libraries. Referred to Committee on FINANCE, February 12, No. 3% By Representatives CORRIGAN, PESCI, TRELLO, LESCOVITZ, BELARDI, DALEY and BUNT An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for creditable nonschool service. Referred to Committee on EDUCATION, February 12, No. 3% By Representatives CORRIGAN, PRESTON, STISH, PESCI, VROON, TRELLO, HESS, HALUSKA, STABACK, CIVERA, KENNEY, BATTISTO, DALEY and SALOOM An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for fleeing or attempting to elude police. Referred to Committee on TRANSPORTATION, February 12, No. 397 By Representatives CORRIGAN, STISH, PESCI, TRELLO, LAUGHLIN, KENNEY, BATTISTO, DALEY, DeLUCA, SALOOM and BUNT An Act amending the act of March 1, 1988 (P. L. 82, No. 16), known as the "Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority Act," providing for the waiver of letters of no prejudice for certain applications for financial assistance. Referred to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS, February 12,1991. No. 398 By Representatives VEON, COHEN, HALUSKA, PESCI, STUBAN, MELIO, NOYE, HERSHEY, KAISER, ITKIN, LAUGHLIN, TRELLO, SAURMAN, STAIRS, CARONE, JAROLIN, TANGRETTI, CORNELL, BISHOP, HANNA, THOMAS, KUKOVICH, DALEY, LEH, FEE, McCALL, ALLEN, GAMBLE, D. R. WRIGHT, HAYDEN, CLARK, TULLI, LINTON and BELARDI An Act amending the act of June 6, 1980 (P. L. 197, No. 57), known as the "Optometric Practice and Licensure Act," further providing for definitions; and for the powers and duties of the State Board of Optometry, including licensing. I Referred to Committee on PROFESSIONAL LICEN- SURE, February 12,1991. No. 399 By Representatives DeLUCA, MELIO, COLAIZZO, SALOOM, JOSEPHS, PESCI, B. SMITH, MICHLOVIC, KUKOVICH, HALUSKA, DALEY, FARMER, PHILLIPS, McCALL, HARPER, LAUGHLIN, FREEMAN, WILLIAMS, CIVERA, BUSH, GIGLIOTTI, KASUNIC, HAYDEN, TRELLO, FOX, BILLOW, PISTELLA, RICHARDSON, BELARDI, JAMES, ITKIN, VEON and BISHOP An Act amending the act of July 6, 1984 (P. L. 642, No. 132), known as the "Cash Consumer Protection Act," further providing for credit card numbers as a condition of acceptance of checks. Referred to Committee on CONSUMER AFFAIRS, February 12, No. 401 By Representatives COLE, BROUJOS, STAIRS, KREBS, SURRA, LEH, JOHNSON, TRICH, ARMSTRONG, LLOYD,, RUDY, BOWLEY, CARONE, HERSHEY, FLEAGLE, SEMMEL, ARNOLD and BILLOW An Act amending the act of September 20, 1961 (P. L. 1541, No. 657), known as the "Pennsylvania Agricultural Commodities Marketing Act of 1968," further providing for the vote on the review of the marketing program and for the collection of producer charges by sales agents. Referred to Committee on AGRICULTURE AND, RURAL AFFAIRS, February 12, No. 402 By Representatives TRELLO, PESCI, FARGO, F. TAYLOR, KENNEY, GIGLIOTTI, ITKIN, JAMES, KOSINSKI, RAYMOND, MIHALICH, HERMAN, J. TAYLOR, KASUNIC, GEIST, BATTISTO, SERAFINI, TANGRETTI, CORNELL, TIGUE, HALUSKA, STURLA, DALEY, OLASZ, TELEK and BELARDI An Act amending the act of May 9, 1986 (P. L. 165, No. 53), entitled, "An act requiring banks and other lending institutions to notify the mortgagor when the mortgage has been paid," requiring lending institutions holding mortgages for real estate to I forward certain real estate tax bills; and providing for a limited, penalty. I Referred to Committee on BUSINESS AND COM- MERCE, February 12, ' No. 403 By Representatives TRELLO, PESCI, FARGO, F. TAYLOR, KENNEY, MELIO, NOYE, SALOOM, STABACK, VEON, DeLUCA, GIGLIOTTI, WILLIAMS, ITKIN, ANGSTADT, LAUGHLIN, MERRY, CARN, JAMES, HARPER, KOSINSKI, CIVERA, JOHNSON, FREEMAN, RAYMOND, MIHALICH,

6 206 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE FEBRUARY 12, HERMAN, BLAUM, J. TAYLOR, GEIST, KING, BATTISTO, SERAFINI, TANGRETTI, CORRIGAN, CORNELL, PRESTON, TIGUE, NAHILL, TRICH, LUCYK, HALUSKA, STURLA, DALEY, THOMAS,OLASZ~and TELEK - ~- - ~- - - An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P. L. 682, No. 284). known as "The Insurance Company Law of 1921," prohibiting the raising of automobile insurance rates because of an accident where the insured is not at fault. Referred to Committee on INSURANCE, February 12, No. 404 By Representatives TRELLO, PESCI, FARGO, F. TAYLOR, KENNEY, MELIO, NOYE, SALOOM, VEON, DeLUCA, GIGLIOTTI, LESCOVITZ, WILLIAMS, SCHEETZ, ITKIN, LAUGHLIN, CARN, JAMES, HARPER, KOSINSKI, JOHNSON, FREEMAN, RAYMOND, MIHALICH, BLAUM, KASUNIC, GEIST, LEVDANSKY, KUKOVICH, BATTISTO, TANGRETTI, CORRIGAN, CORNELL, PRESTON, TIGUE, LUCYK, HALUSKA, DALEY, DERMODY, OLASZ and R. C. WRIGHT An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), known as "The Administrative Code of 1929," prohibiting workmen's compensation referees from accepting certain employment within a certain period after leaving State employment. Referred to Committee on LABOR RELATIONS, February 12,1991. No. 405 By Representatives TRELLO, PESCI, F. TAYLOR, KENNEY, MELIO, STABACK, VEON, GIGLIOTTI, SCHEETZ, ITKIN, MERRY, JAMES, WOZNIAK, HARPER, KOSINSKI, PERZEL, RAYMOND, J. TAYLOR, CORNELL, PRESTON, STURLA and DALEY An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P. L. 90, No. 21), known as the "Liquor Code," further providing for the sale of malt and brewed beverages on credit. Referred to Committee on LIQUOR CONTROL, February 12,1991. No. 406 By Representatives TRELLO, DeLUCA, PESCI, F. TAYLOR, KENNEY, BELARDI, MELIO, NOYE, STABACK, VEON, RUDY, GIGLIOTTI, CARLSON, ANGSTADT, LAUGHLIN, MERRY, MICOZZIE, jplivies, HARPEK,.N'SKI, CI-"-EM, JOHNSON, FREEMAN, RAYMOND, MIHALICH, HERMAN, BLAUM, J. TAYLOR, KASUNIC, ADOLPH, LEVDANSKY, KING, SERAFINI, WOGAN, TANGRETTI, CORRIGAN, CORNELL, PRESTON, SAURMAN, TIGUE, NAHILL, TRICH, LUCYK, HALUSKA, STURLA, DALEY, DERMODY, THOMA&-IEH,~ - ~ R. C. WRIGHT and TELEK An Act amending the act of November 4, 1983 (P. L. 217, No. 63), known as the "Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly Act," further defining "income" to exclude certain primary health insurance payments. Referred to Committee on AGING AND YOUTH, February 12, No. 407 By Representatives REINARD, TRELLO, HALUSKA, MELIO, PESCI, STABACK, FARMER, MARSICO, KENNEY, CIVERA, COLAIZZO, JOHNSON,, G. SNYDER, SCHULER, NOYE, WOZNIAK, FLEAGLE, CLYMER, BUNT, HERMAN, ULIANA, LEE, GEIST, M. N. WRIGHT, FAJT, BILLOW, COLAFELLA, HAGARTY, SURRA, LAUGHLIN, CORRIGAN, RAYMOND, MICOZZIE, E. Z. TAYLOR, MERRY, NAHILL, SERAFINI, CARLSON, TELEK, FLICK, ARMSTRONG, OLASZ, DeLUCA, SEMMEL, KING and FOX An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), known as the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," providing for a credit against the corporate net income tax. Referred to Committee on FINANCE, February 12, No. 408 By Representatives REINARD, TRELLO, VROON, HALUSKA, MELIO, PESCI, D. W. SNYDER, WOGAN, FAIRCHILD, STABACK, FARMER, MARSICO, SCHEETZ, KENNEY, CIVERA, COLAIZZO, HERSHEY, JOHNSON, HECKLER, FARGO, NOYE, WOZNIAK, FLEAGLE, BUNT, SAURMAN, HERMAN, GEIST, GLADECK, M. N. WRIGHT, BILLOW, DEMPSEY, MAIALE, PETRARCA, COLAFELLA, HAGARTY, CORNELL, LAUGHLIN, WILSON, CORRIGAN, RAYMOND, LEH, MICOZZIE, E. Z. TAYLOR, THOMAS, MERRY, NAHILL, ITKIN, SERAFINI, CARLSON, TELEK, FLICK, ADOLPH, ARMSTRONG, OLASZ, DeLUCA, SEMMEL and KING An Act amending Title 72 (Taxation and Fiscal Affairs) of the Peiiiijji:ii~iii~ Cmsdd~ted-Statutes, further pmvidirrg-fur the inheritance tax. Referred to Committee on FINANCE, February 12, 1991.

7 1991 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 207 No. 409 By Representatives REINARD, E. Z. TAYLOR, THOMAS, HALUSKA, MELIO, PESCI, JAROLIN, MARSICO, NAILOR, CIVERA, COLAIZZO, McGEEHAN,, NOYE, WOZNIAK, FLEAGLE, CLYMER, BUNT, SAURMAN, HERMAN, VROON, ULIANA, GEIST, DEMPSEY, CORNELL, LAUGHLIN, CORRIGAN, RAYMOND, TRELLO, LEH, MICOZZIE, LaGROTTA, BATTISTO, MAIALE, NAHILL, VEON, SERAFINI, CARLSON, TELEK, FLICK, SEMMEL, BISHOP, KING, FOX and STURLA An Act establishing a community trust for persons with severe chronic disabilities. Referred to Committee on HEALTH AND WELFARE, February 12,1991. No. 410 By Representatives REINARD, CLYMER, CORRIGAN, HECKLER, MELIO, TOMLINSON, WILSON and M. N. WRIGHT An Act amending the act of May 15, 1939 (P. L. 134, No. 65), referred to as the "Fireworks Law," further providing for unlawful sale of fireworks. Referred to Committee on JUDICIARY, February 12, No. 411.By Representative REINARD An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the powers and duties of theprothonotary. Referred to Committee on JUDICIARY, February 12, No. 412 By Representatives GRUPPO, MARKOSEK, JAMES, FLEAGLE, B. SMITH, E. Z. TAYLOR, HALUSKA, BUNT, HERMAN, JOHNSON, CAWLEY, SCHULER, COLAFELLA, TRELLO, NOYE, ANGSTADT, CARLSON, STRITTMATTER, G. SNYDER, MELIO, BELARDI, KENNEY, CIVERA, PHILLIPS, SEMMEL, FREEMAN, HASAY, LAUGHLIN, GEIST and DeLUCA An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), known as the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," further providing for exclusions from the sales and use tax. Referred to Committee on FINANCE, February 12,1991. No. 413 By Representatives FREIND, RYAN, ADOLPH, RAYMOND, FLICK, MICOZZIE, CIVERA, GANNON, DURHAM, BARLEY, FARGO, DEMPSEY, VROON, CLARK, HERSHEY, GODSHALL, REBER, M. N. WRIGHT, LEH, HECKLER, PHILLIPS, SCHEETZ, GLADECK, HAGARTY, PITTS, BIRMELIN, SAURMAN, CLYMER, E. Z. TAYLOR, LAWLESS, GERLACH, GAMBLE, FOSTER, GEIST and NOYE An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 14). known as the "Public School Code of 1949," regulating strikes by employees of school entities. Referred to Committee on LABOR RELATIONS, February 12, No. 414 By Representatives PERZEL, O'BRIEN and J. TAYLOR An Act amending the act of May (P. L NO. 155), known as "The General County Assessment Law," clarifying certain provisions relating to exemptions from taxation. Referred to Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT, February 12,1991. No. 415 By Representatives PERZEL, O'BRIEN and J. TAYLOR An Act amending the act of May 21, 1943 (P. L. 571, No. 254), known as "The Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law," clarifying certain provisions relating to exemptions from taxation. Referred to Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT, February 12,1991. HOUSE RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED No. 23 By Representatives REBER, TRELLO, S. H. SMITH, JAROLIN, HERSHEY, ARGALL, LEH, WOGAN, BUNT, BUSH, DEMPSEY, NOYE, VROON, DALEY, GEIST, STABACK, HALUSKA, SAURMAN, MARSICO, FAIRCHILD, JADLOWIEC, FARGO, NAHILL, FREEMAN, HERMAN, E. Z. TAYLOR, R. C. WRIGHT, KENNEY, ALLEN, CIVERA, D. W. SNYDER, SEMMEL, DAVIES, G. SNYDER and LANGTRY A Resolution directing the House Conservation Committee to investigate the overall operation of the Department of Environmental Resources in relation to its ability to administer and enforce the statutory responsibilities currently entrusted to its care and to make recommendations to the House of Representatives concerning the future responsibilities for the administration and enforcement of the environmental protection statutes of this Commonwealth. Referred to Committee on RULES, February 12, No. 24 By Representatives ARGALL, MARKOSEK, FAIRCHILD, NYCE, JAMES, KING, TIGUE, E. Z. TAYLOR, O'BRIEN, BOYES, VEON, BUNT, BARLEY, WOZNIAK, HERMAN, JOHNSON, MARSICO, CAWLEY, DEMPSEY, PESCI, VROON, COLAFELLA, OLASZ, TRELLO,

8 - ~~ LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE FEBRUARY 12, ANGSTADT, HESS, JOSEPHS, MELIO, CARLSON, LESCOVITZ, STABACK, NOYE, DENT, ADOLPH, HERSHEY, LAUGHLIN, CIVERA, SCRIMENTI, SAURMAN, KAISER, GEIST, DeLUCA, Mc Nr WRIGIJTanO BELARD! - -- ~ A Resolution designating the week of April 29 through May 4, 1991, as "Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. Referred to Committee on RULES, February 12, No. 25 By Representatives ARGALL, GEORGE, ALLEN, BILLOW, MELIO, HERMAN, DeLUCA, TIGUE, BELFANTI, NAILOR, M. N. WRIGHT, CLYMER, KING, LUCYK, BARLEY, D. W. SNYDER, FOX, OLASZ, PHILLIPS, JOHNSON, HESS, GANNON, LAUGHLIN, BUNT, CORNELL, TRELLO, CIVERA and DENT A Resolution requesting the Governor to reconsider the planned closing of four State general hospitals in the interest of public safety. Referred to Committee on RULES, February 12,1991. No. 26 By Representatives GEORGE, SURRA, BOWLEY, FEE, GIGLIOTTI, BELFANTI, LUCYK, ALLEN, ARGALL and McCALL A Resolution encouraging the State Civil Service Commission to give top priority to those State employees who are displaced due to the State's budget cuts and cost containment measures for positions that become open if those employees meet the requirements for those positions. Referred to Committee on RULES, February 12, No. 27 By Representatives MURPHY, MICHLOVIC, LEVDANSKY, McNALLY, PESCI, MELIO, GIGLIOTTI, KAISER, PETRONE, FAJT, VAN HORNE, DALEY, ROBINSON, CESSAR, LANGTRY, FARMER, ANDERSON, COLAIZZO, COWELL, PISTELLA, PRESTON and ITKIN - ~ - - ~~ ~ - ~ - -- ~ ~ ~ ~ A Resolution providing for the appointment of a select com- mittee to investigate nonprofit industrial development corporations and to make recommendations for legislation. Referred to Committee on RULES, February 12, FILMING PERMISSION The SPEAKER. The Chair grants permission to Betsy of Adelphia Cable for filming on the House floor this morning. I I I SENATE MESSAGE ADJOURNMENT RESOLUTION FOR CONCURRENCE The clerk of the Senate, being introduced, presented the fviiowing extract from the Journal of the Senate, which was read as follows: In the Senate February 11, 1991 RESOLVED, (the House of Representatives concurring), That when the Senate adjourns this week it reconvene on Monday, March 11, 1991, unless sooner recalled by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and be it further RESOLVED, That when the House of Representatives adjourns this week it reconvene on Monday, March 11, 1991, unless sooner recalled by the of the House of Representatives. Ordered, That the clerk present the same to the House of Representatives for its concurrence. Will the House concur in the resolution of the Senate? Resolution was concurred in. Ordered, That the clerk inform the Senate accordingly. LEAVES OF ABSENCE The SPEAKER. Are there requests for leaves of absence? The Chair recognizes the gentleman, Mr.. Mr. STEIGHNER. Thank you, Mr.. Mr., I would like to ask for a leave for the gentleman from Westmoreland, Mr. PETRARCA, for the day. The SPEAKER. Without objection, leave of absence is granted. The Chair recognizes the minority whip, Mr.. Mr. HAYES. I request a leave for the gentleman from Montgomery County, Mr. SAURMAN, for the day, and the lady from Delaware County, Mrs. DURHAM, for the day. The SPEAKER. Without objection, leaves of absence are granted. -- ~ MASTER ROLL CALL The SPEAKER. The Chair is about to take the master roll. Members will proceed to vote. I Allen ArI3all Binnelin Fajt Fargo Fmer LaGrotta Langtry Laughlin Roebuck

9 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 209 Gannon Gruitza G~PPO Cam Colaizxo Comgan Harper Nahill Nick01 Josephs Pitts ~aiskr Preston -.- Kasunic Raymond I Kenney ~eber Kosinski Richardson Kruszewski Ritter O'Donnell, Dermody Kukovich Robinson Donatucci ADDITIONS-0 NOT VOTING-0 ANNOUNCEMENT BY MR. DAVIES The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes Mr.. Mr. DAVIES. Mr., for those who are interested, today is Shrove Tuesday. In Pennsylvania Dutch, that means it is Fastnacht Day. There are quite a few dozen fastnachts back by the coffee. BILL REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE, CONSIDERED FIRST TIME, AND TABLED HB 358, PN 379 By Rep. SALOOM An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P. L. 90, No. 21). known as the "Liquor Code," further providing for the issuance of extended hours food licenses. LIQUOR CONTROL. CALENDAR BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION The House proceeded to third consideration of HB 23, PN 165, entitled: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for damages in actions on thefts of leased property. Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration? Bill was agreed to. The SPEAKER. This bill has been considered on three different days and agreed to and is now on final passage. The question is, shall the bill pass finally? Is the gentleman, Mr., seeking recognition? Mr. CALTAGIRONE. Thank you, Mr.. HB 23 will clarify the crime of theft of leased property, and I think that the explanation that the members had received concerning this legislation speaks for itself. I would appreciate an affirmative vote on the measure. Thank you. On the question recurring, Shall the bill pass finally? The SPEAKER. Agreeable to the provisions of the Constitution, the yeas and nays will now be taken. LaGrotta Roebuck Allen Langtry Fajt Laughlin Fargo Argall Farmer Carn Colaizxo Gruitza Grup~o Harper Josephs Kaiser Kasunic Kenney Kosinski Nahill Nickol Pitts Preston Raymond Reber Richardson

10 210 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE FEBRUARY 12, D~~PSY Kruszewski Ritter O'Donnell, Dermody Kukovich Robinson Donatucci NAYS-0 NOT VOTING-4 Gannon Durham McHaIe Petrarca Saurman The majority required by the Constitution having voted in the affirmative, the question was determined in the affirmative and the bill passed finally. Ordered, That the clerk present the same to the Senate for concurrence. The House proceeded to third consideration of HB 41, PN 30, entitled: An Act amending the act of May 22, 1933 (P. L. 853, No. 155), known as "The General County Assessment Law," providing for refunds. Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration? Mr. LLOYD offered the following amendment No. A0093: Amend Sec. 1 (Sec. 51 l), page 2, lines 15 through 18, by striking out "shall" in line 15, all of lines 16 through 18 and inserting - shall be reflected by the appropriate taxing authorities in the form of a credit for the succeeding tax years (2) upon application by the property owner to the appropriate taxing authorities, shall result in a refund being paid to the property owner at the time of issuance of the tax notice for the next succeeding tax year by the respective taxing authorities. Will the House agree to the amendment? The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes Mr.. Mr. LLOYD. Thank you,,mr.. Mr., at the request of several local government associations, this amendment conforms the language to the language which is already in the law applicable to second-class counties. Thank you, Mr.. On the question recurring, Will the House agree to the amendment? Allen Ared Donatucci Fajt Far go Farmer Lawtry Laughlin Carn Colaivo C0rrig.n Dermody Cannon Micouie Gruitza Gruppo HaIuska Nahill Harper Nickol It kin Johnssn Pits Josephs Preston Kaiser Raymond Kasunic Reber Kenney Richardson Kosinski Ritter Kukovich Robinson LaGrotta Roebuck NAYS-0 NOT VOTING-2 Wilser, O'Donnell, Kruszewski 1 1 The question was determined in the affirmative, and the I amendment was agreed to. Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration as amended? Bill as amended was agreed to. The SPEAKER. This bill has been considered on three different days and agreed to and is now on final passage. The question is, shall the bill pass finally? Agreeable to the provisions of the Constitution, the yeas and nays will now be taken. Allen Argall Fajt Fargo Farmer YEAS- 199 LaGrotta Langtry Laughlin Roebuck

11 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE Cam Cl ymer Dermody Donatucci Gannon Gruitza Gruppo Harper Josephs Kaiser Kasunic Kenney Kosinski Kruszewski Kukovich Nahill Nickol Pitts Preston Raymond Reber Richardson Ritter Robinson NAYS-0 NOT VOTING-0 O'Donnell, The majority required by the Constitution having voted in the affirmative, the question was determined in the affirmative and the bill passed finally. Ordered, That the clerk present the same to the Senate for concurrence. The House proceeded to third consideration of HB 42, PN 80, entitled: An Act amending the act of May 21, 1943 (P. L. 571, No. 254), known as "The Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law," providing for refunds. Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration? Mr. LLOYD offered the following amendment No. A0094: Amend Sec. 2 (Sec. 702). page 4, lines 1 through 4, by striking out "shall be reflected by the" in line 1, all of lines 2 and 3 and "the board." in line 4 and inserting - 'r shall be reflected by the appropriate taxing authorities in the form of a credit for the succeeding tax years (2) upon application by the property owner to the appropriate taxing authorities, shall result in a refund being paid to the property owner at the time of issuance of the tax notice for the next succeeding tax year by the respective taxing authorities. Will the House agree to the amendment? The SPEAKER. On that question, the Chair recognizes Mr.. Mr. LLOYD. Thank you, Mr.. Mr., this is the same as the last amendment. On the question recurring, Will the House agree to the amendment? YEAS-194 Allen Argall Cam Dermody Donatucci Fajt Fargo Farmer Gannon Gruitza Gruppo Harper It kin Josephs Kaiser Kasunic Kenney Kosinski Kruszewski Kukovich LaGrotta Langtry Laughlin Nahill Nickol Pitts Preston Raymond Reber Richardson Ritter Robinson Roebuck NAYS-1 O'Donnell,

12 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE FEBRUARY 12, NOT VOTING-4 The question was determined in the affirmative, and the amendment was agreed to. Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration as amended? Bill as amended was agreed to. The SPEAKER. This bill has been considered on three different days and agreed to and is now on final passage. The question is, shall the bill pass finally? Agreeable to the provisions of the Constitution, the yeas and nays will now be-taken. Allen Argd Cam =~P=Y Dermody Donatucci Fajt Fargo Farmer Gannon Gruitza Grup~o Harper Josephs Kaiser Kasunic Kenney Kosinski Kruszewski Kukovich LaGrotta Langtry Laughlin Nahiil Nickol Pitts Preston Raymond Reber Richardson Ritter Robinson Roebuck Snyder. D. W. Taylor, E. 2. Tomliwon vane O'Donnell, NAYS-0 NOT VOTING-0 The majority required by the Constitution having voted in the affirmative, the question was determined in the affirmative and the bill passed finally. Ordered, That the clerk present the same to the Senate for concurrence. The House proceeded to third consideration of HB 26, PN 16, entitled: An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P. L. 242, No. 86), referred to as the "Cosmetoiogy Law," providing for eiectrologists and for the practice of electrology; creating a committee; and making an appropriation. Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration? Bill was agreed to. The SPEAKER. This bill has been considered on three different days and agreed to and is now on final passage. The question is, shall the bill pass finally? Agreeable to the provisions of the Constitution, the yeas and nays will now be taken. Allen Argall Carn Donatucci Fajt Far go Farmer Gannon Gruitza G~PPO Harper Kukovich LaGrotta Lagtry Laughlin Nahill Nickol Roebuck Eerdfini Van Horne

13 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE Dermody Josephs Kaiser Kasunic Kenney Kosinski Kmszewski Pitts Preston Raymond Reber Richardson Ritter Robinson NOT VOTING-1 O'Donnell, The majority required by the Constitution having voted in the affirmative, the question was determined in the affirmative and the bill passed finally. Ordered, That the clerk present the same to the Senate for concurrence. The House proceeded to third consideration of HB 29, PN 19, entitled: An Act amending the act of June 19, 1931 (P. L. 589, No. 202), referred to as the "Barbers' License Law," providing for temporary licenses. Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration? Bill was agreed to. The SPEAKER. This bill has been considered on three different days and agreed to and is now on final passage. The question is, shall the bill pass finally? Agreeable to the provisions of the Constitution, the yeas and nays will now be taken. YEAS- 198 Donatucci LaGrotta Roebuck Langtr~ Allen Fajt Laughlin Fargo Farmer byes Gannon Gmitza GNPP~ Taylor, E. 2. Carn Dermody Harper Nahill Nickol Josephs Pitts Kaiser Preston Kasunic Raymond Kenney Reber Kosinski Richardson Kruszewski Ritter Kukovich Robinson NAYS-0 NOT VOTING- Van Horne O'Donnell, The majority required by the Constitution having voted in the affirmative, the question was determined in the affirmative and the bill passed finally. Ordered, That the clerk present the same to the Senate for concurrence. RESOLUTIONS Mrs. TELEK called up HR 14, PN 256, entitled: A Resolution honoring United States troops in Operation Desert Storm with yellow ribbon displays from Commonwealth buildings. Will the House adopt the resolution? YEAS-199 Allen Argall Belar di byes Fajt Fargo Farmer Gannon LaGrotta Lagtry Laughlin Roebuck

14 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE FEBRUARY 12, em ~ Comgan Dermody Donatucci Gruitza G~PPO H v i Josephs Kaiser Kasunic Kenney Kosinski Kr ebs Kruszewski Kukovich Meny Will Nickol No ye 0' Brien Pitts Preston Raymond Reber Richardson Ritter Robinson NAYS-0 NOT VOTING-0 Tel&= O'Donnell, The question was determined in the affirmative, and the resolution was adopted. * * Mr. GEORGE called up HR 22, PN 391, entitled: A Resolution urging the Governor to make certain time allowances in regard to fiscal responsibilities for Pennsylvania residents taking part in the War in the Persian Gulf. Will the House adopt the resolution? YEAS- 199 LaGrotta Roebuck Langtr~ Men Fajt Laughlin Fargo Fmer Argd Annstrona Fleade Biiow Biielin lick Gannon s lack- earn Dermody Donatucci Gruitza Gruppo Ha~pser ltkin Josephs Kaiser Kasunic Kenney Kosinski Kruszewski Kukovich Mill Nickol Pitts Preston Raymond Reber Richardson Ritter Robinson NAYS-0 NOT VOTING-0 Teiek~ O'Donnell, The question was determined in the affirmative, and the resolution was adopted. RULES COMMITTEE MEETING The SPEAKER. The Chair announces a meeting of the Rules Committee immediately at the majority leader's desk. ANNOUNCEMENT BY MR. PISTELLA The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes Mr. for an announcement. Mr. PISTELLA. Thank you, Mr.. I would like to announce, first of all, if I may, that I would like to introduce today, for the benefit of those members who have not had the opportunity to sign on, a piece of legislation that will provide for an early retirement incentive plan, number one. Secondly, I would like to introduce the minimum standards for long-term-care insurance. LABOR RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING Mr. PISTELLA. Thirdly, I would like to call a meeting of the House Labor Relations Committee immediately at the rear of the hall of the House upon the recess of the House, at that appropriate time. Thank you. The SPEAKER. The Chair thanks the gentleman.

15 1991 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 215 RESOLUTION REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE HR 6, PN 73 By Rep. DeWEESE A Resolution directing the Committee on Conservation of the House of Representatives to conduct hearings across the Commonwealth on the state of the Department of Environmental Resources. RULES. BILLS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE, CONSIDERED FIRST TIME, AND TABLED HB 36, PN 3% (Amended) By Rep. D. R. WRIGHT An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the commission to order the acquisition of small water and sewer utilities. CONSUMER AFFAIRS. HB 156, PN 3% (Amended) By Rep. D. R. WRIGHT An Act relating to motor vehicle manufacturer-paid repair programs; requiring certain notice of such programs by manufacturers; requiring disclosure by dealers; providing for reimbursements in certain cases; and providing for sanctions. CONSUMER AFFAIRS. HB 157, PN 397 (Amended) By Rep. D. R. WRIGHT An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing protection for public utility employees who report a violation or suspected violation of Federal, State or local law; providing protection for such employees who participate in investigations, hearings, inquiries or court actions; and prescribing remedies and penalties. CONSUMER AFFAIRS. WELCOME The SPEAKER. The Chair is pleased to welcome to the hall of the House Tom Daugherty, Paul Pecharko, Frank Mennetti, Ed Bandyk, and Rose Smith. They are the guests of Representative and Representative. They are to the left of the. Will the guests please rise. VOTE CORRECTIONS The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes Mr.. Mr. FAIRCHILD. Thank you, Mr.. On HB 29, final passage, I wish to be recorded that I was in my seat; however, I am not sure my vote was recorded, and if it was not, I would like to be recorded in the affirmative on HB 29. Thank you, Mr.. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes Mr. Kenney. Mr. KENNEY. Thank you, Mr.. Mr., on HB 14, voted on Monday, February 11, I would like to be recorded in the affirmative on final passage. Thank you, Mr.. The SPEAKER. The Chair urges the gentleman, Mr., to convene his meeting of the Labor Committee in the rear of the hall of the House immediately. The gentleman has indicated that that meeting will convene immediately. All members of the Labor Committee please adjourn to the rear of the House for a meeting of the committee. VOTE CORRECTION The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes Mr.. Mr. KREBS. I would like to be recorded in the affirmative on amendment A0094 to HB 42. The SPEAKER. The remarks of the gentleman will be spread upon the record. BILLS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE, CONSIDERED FIRST TIME, AND TABLED HB 71, PN 449 (Amended) By Rep. RICHARDSON An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," providing for the closing of State general hospitals. HEALTH AND WELFARE. HB 244, PN 450 (Amended) By Rep. RICHARDSON An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), known as the "Public Welfare Code," requiring notice and public hearings prior to the closure, sale, lease or transfer of any State general hospital. HEALTH AND WELFARE. REMARKS SUBMITTED FOR THE RECORD The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes Mr., who submits remarks for the record. Mr. BUNT submitted the following remarks for the Legis- 1 lative Journal: I Mr., it is my privilege to bring to the attention of the and the Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives the name of Peter Rath Kulp, who has recently been awarded Scouting's highest honor-eagle Scout. Mr., on February 24, Peter Rath Kulp will be officially recognized in an induction ceremony as an Eagle Scout. Mr., I would like to read to the Members of the House of Representatives the following Citation of Merit honoring Peter Rath Kulp. Whereas, Peter Rath Kulp has earned the Eagle Award in Scouting. This is the highest award that Boy Scouts can bestow and as such represents great sacrifice and tremendous effort on the part of this young man. He is a member of Troop 105 of Schwenksville. Now therefore, Mr. and the Members of the House of Representatives, it is my privilege to congratulate and place in the Legislative Journal the name of Peter Rath Kulp.

16 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE FEBRUARY 12, VOTE CORRECTION The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes Mr. Kosinski. Mr. KOSINSKI. Thank you, Mr.. This is a correction of the record. Last Wednesday, on February 6, 1991, I was not recorded for a vote on final passage of HB 57. I wish to be recorded in the affirmative. Thank you. ANNOUNCEMENT BY SPEAKER The SPEAKER. For the information of the members, this morning's delay has been caused by the failure to produce amendments ahead of time. In the future the members are urged to look at the calendar, and if a member wishes to amend a bill, please submit the amendments to the caucus chairmen so that the Chair is aware of the amendments and we can move the business of the House. Otherwise, these delays are unavoidable. BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION CONTINUED The House proceeded to third consideration of HB 236, PN 307, entitled: An Act relieving members of the United States Armed Forces serving in the Persian Gulf area from certain State and local tax filing deadlines. Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration? Mr. RYAN offered the following amendment No. AOlOS: Amend Sec. 2, page 3, line 18, by inserting after "imposed" or collected Will the House agree to the amendment? The SPEAKER. On that question, the Chair recognizes Mr.. Mr. RYAN. Thank you, Mr.. Mr., this is loosely described a technical amendment, which I have cleared with the prime sponsor. What I have done is, on page 3, line 18, d have added the wads "or collected" after the word "imposed," the reason for this being that in the case of intangible personal property taxes, these taxes are imposed by the State but collected by local government, and this is to clear up that technical defect. On the question recurring, Will the House agree to the amendment? YEAS-198 Awsta Donatucci Kukovich Roebuck LaGrotta Allen Fauchild Lanl3tl.Y Fajt Laughhn Fargo Argall Fanner Carn Colaivo Gannon Gruitza G~UPP~ Harper ltkin Josephs Kaiser Kasunic Nahill Nickol Pitts Preston Raymond Reber Snyder, D. W Van Horne Wright. D. R. Kenney right; M. N. Richardson Kosinski Ritter O'Donnell, Dermody Kruszewski Robinson NAYS-0 NOT VOTING-1 The question was determined in the affirmative, and the amendment was agreed to. ~ Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration as amended? Mr. FARGO offered the following amendments No. A0103: Amend Sec. 1, page 2, line 4, by inserting before "THE" (a) General rule.- Amend Sec. 1, page 3, by inserting between lines 12 and 13 (b) Liability waived.-the estate of any individual covered under subsection (a)(l) or (2) who dies while serving in a "conduct zone" or dies as a result of injuries received while in a "combat zone" shall not be liable for payment of the decedent's personal income tax for the year of death and for the year immediately preceding the year of death.

17 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE Will the House agree to the amendments? The SPEAKER. On that question, the Chair recognizes Mr. Fargo. Mr. FARGO. Thank you, Mr.. This amendment and the other amendment that I have to offer are really introduced to bring the Pennsylvania law, as it affects the tax liability of veterans in the Persian Gulf, into line with what the Federal Government has allowed for veterans in respect to the Federal income tax. This particular amendment will say that if a veteran is killed in the Persian Gulf or dies as a result of an injury from serving in the Persian Gulf, his income taxes for the year of his death and the previous year will be forgiven. I would ask that we approve this amendment. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes Mr.. Mr. BOWLEY. Thank you, Mr.. Mr., will the maker of this amendment please stand for a brief interrogation? The SPEAKER. The gentleman indicates that he is willing to be interrogated. The gentleman may proceed. Mr. BOWLEY. Mr., under your amendment, if a person were to, say, unfortunately be killed in the tax year 1990 and they have already paid their taxes for the tax year 1989, would they in fact be eligible then for a refund of those taxes already paid in 1989? Mr. FARGO. They would as they are attributable to his earnings. That is correct. Mr. BOWLEY. Mr., under your amendment, do you feel you have adequately covered that they would be eligible for that refund? I question whether under that amendment they would be eligible for a refund and how they would go about getting that refund. Mr. FARGO. Well, they would have to go through the regular process of filing for a refund. Mr. BOWLEY. Thank you, Mr.. On the question recurring, Will the House agree to the amendments? Allen Fajt Fargo Farmer Gannon Gmitza LaGrotta L~x3try Laughlin Roebuck Carn Dermody Donatucci Gruppo Harper Josephs Kaiser Kasunic Kenney Kosinski Kruszewski Kukovich Nahill Nick01 Pitts Preston Raymond Reber Richardson Ritter Robinson NAYS-0 NOT VOTING-0 O'Donnell, The question was determined in the affirmative, and the amendments were agreed to. On the question recurring, Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration as amended? Mr. FARGO offered the following amendments No. A0102: Amend Bill, page 4, by inserting between lines 4 and 5 Section 4. Interest on refunds. Interest accrual on any refund for any taxes covered by the provisions of this act shall begin on October 15 of the year in which the requested tax return would be filed except for the provisions of section 1. Amend Sec. 4, page 4, line 5, by striking out "4" and inserting 5 Amend Sec. 5, page 4, line 13, by striking out "5" and inserting 6 Amend Sec. 6, page 4, line 15, by striking out "6" and inserting 7 Will the House agree to the amendments? The SPEAKER. On that question, the Chair recognizes Mr. Fargo. Mr. FARGO. Thank you, Mr.. As I stated before, this is in order to track the Federal laws that have been passed as respects the Federal income tax, but what this is stating is that if, because of this bill or under the

18 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE FEBRUARY 12, provisions of this bill, the tax return is not filed on time, that the refund comes to the taxpayer or the veteran, in this case, within the 6 months of the filing date of April 15, then from that point on-and this is tracking Pennsylvania law as a payment of interest on refunds-from that point on, interest wlll~be paid t~~tha~veteran for tb&w.& Azd eme ember that this is just a refund of taxes that have been overwithheld or overpaid for that particular year, and because of the fact that the individual was in the Persian Gulf and he was not able to file his return on time, that money is residing with the State of Pennsylvania, and as of October 15-which gives the statutory 6 months-as of that date, interest will start running on that refund. I would appreciate your assistance in passing this amendment. On the question recurring, Will the House agree to the amendments? Men Argd Binnelin Bowiey BOYS Cam CorneU corrigan Dermody Fajt Fargo Farmer Gannon Gruitza G~~PPO Harper Josephs Kaiser Kasunic Kenney Kosinski Kruszewski YEAS- 198 LaGrotta Langtry Laughlin McCd Nahill Nick01 Pitts Preston Raymond Reber Richardson Ritter Roebuck TreUo ULiana vance Warnbach Womiak Wright. M. N. Donatucci Kukovich Robinson NAYS-0 NOT VOTING-1 - EXCUSED-?! The question was determined in the affirmative, and the amendments were agreed to. On the question recurring, Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration as amended? Mr. PESCI offered the following amendments No. A0125: Amend Sec. 1, page 2, line 4, by striking out "SHALL" and inserting may Amend Sec. 2, page 3, lines 14 through 19, by striking out all of said lines and inserting (a) Mandatory extension.-this act shall apply to the personal income tax imposed under Article 111 of the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, NO.^), known as the Tax Reform Code of (b) Option of local taxing authorities.-local taxing authorities may adopt any or all of the provisions of this act in regard to the following taxes imposed under the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), Amend Sec. 3, page 4, line 3, by striking out "THE" and inserting any Will the House agree to the amendments? The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes Mr.. Mr. PESCI. Mr., what this amendment does is it gives the political subdivisions the option to extend the tax filing deadlines for members of the United States Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Defense Department and the American Red Cross serving in the Persian Gulf area for - taxes imposed in such politica!subdiuisims. I would encourage my colleagues, we are not straitjacketing the political subdivisions that are under our jurisdiction. I think we ought to work hand in hand and encourage our municipalities, our counties, our school districts, and our boroughs and townships to at least pick up on this option. I encourage a positive vote. Thank you, Mr.. On the question recurring, Will the House agree to the amendments? Allen Argall Fajt Fargo Farmer LaGrotta Langtry Laughlin Roebuck

19 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE -- Cam Comell Demody Donatucci Gannon Gruitza G~~PPO Harper Josephs Kaiser Kasunic Kenney Kosinski Kruszewski Kukovich Nahill Nickol Pitts Preston Raymond Reber Richardson Ritter Robinson Van Horne O'Donnell, Carn Colaivo De Weese Dermody Donatucci Gannon Gruitza GNPPO Harper Josephs Kaiser Kasunic Kenney Kosinski Kruszewski Kukovich Nahill Nickol Pitts Preston Raymond Reber Richardson Ritter Robinson O'Donnell, NOT VOTING-0 The question was determined in the affirmative, and the amendments were agreed to. On the question recurring, Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration as amended? Bill as amended was agreed to. The SPEAKER. This bill has been considered on three different days and agreed to and is now on final passage. The question is,.shall the bill pass finally? Agreeable to the provisions of the Constitution, the yeas and nays will now be taken. YEAS- 199 Men Argall Biiow Fajt Far go Farmer LaGrotta Langtry Laughlin Roebuck NOT VOTING-0 The majority required by the Constitution having voted in the affirmative, the question was determined in the affirmative and the bill passed finally. Ordered, That the clerk present the same to the Senate for concurrence. SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR A RESOLUTION Mr. GEORGE called up HR 6, PN 73, entitled: A Resolution directing the Committee on Conservation of the House of Representatives to conduct hearings across the Commonwealth on the state of the Department of Environmental Resources. Will the House adopt the resolution? YEAS-198 Donatucci LaGrotta Roebuck Langtr~ Allen Laughlin Fajt Fargo

20 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE FEBRUARY 12, Argd B W carn Demody Farmer hind kleeehx~ Gannon Gruitza G ~ P P ~ Nahill Harper Nickol Josephs Pitts Kaiser Preston Kasunic Raymond Kenney Reber Kosinski Richardson Kruszewski Ritter Kukovich Robinson NAYS-0 NOT VOTING- EXCUSED--4 O'Donnell, The question was determined in the affirmative, and the resolution was adopted. RULES SUSPENDED The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the majority leader. '4i. Ee!%TESE.?.;li., 1 iiiove that the riiies be suspended to permit immediate consideration of HR's 29, 30, and 33. Will the House agree to the motion? YEAS- 198 Allen Argall carn Comell Dermody Donatucci LaGrotta Langtry Laughlin Fajt Fargo Farmer neagie Gannon Gruitza Gruppo Harper Nahill Nickol Josephs Pitts Kaiser Preston Kasunic Raymond Kenney Reber Kosinski Richardson Kruszewski Ritter Kukovich Robinson NAYS-0 NOT VOTING- Roebuck llliana O'Donnell, A majority of the members elected to the House having voted in the affirmative, the question was determined in the affiiiiiriti~e aiid ihe riioii~ii was agreed to. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED The SPEAKER. The House has before it HR 29, which the clerk will read. The following resolution was read: House Resolution No. 29

21 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE A RESOLUTION Proclaiming the month of March 1991, as "Nutrition Month." WHEREAS, Nutrition is the substance of which life is made and by which life is sustained; and WHEREAS, The quality of food individuals consume each day plays a vital role in their health throughout the life cycle; and WHEREAS, Many individuals do not always know which foods are good for them; and WHEREAS, There is a need for continuing nutrition education and a massive effort to enhance good nutrition practices due to misleading labels and confusing nutritional information; and WHEREAS, In conjunction with the Pennsylvania Dietetic Association, the Commonwealth works with hospitals, nursing homes, schools, colleges and universities to provide educational information on good nutrition; and WHEREAS, A variety of Pennsylvania organizations provide valuable information about the nutritional value of foods and the benefits of good health; and WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Dietetic Association joins with the Department of Health, the Department of Aging and the Department of Education to promote the slogan "Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle"; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives, in recognition of the important role nutrition plays in the lives of Pennsylvanians, proclaim March 1991, as "Nutrition Month" and urge all citizens to "Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle." Joseph A. Jeffrey W. Coy Anthony L. Richard A. Timothy L. Ronald S. Patrick E. E. Ron Kenneth M. Ron Raymond Alice S. Langtry Lois Sherman Ruth C. Anthony J. Dick L. Edward G. David R. Wright Edward J. Nicholas A. Ralph Kaiser Babette Josephs W. Joseph F. Joseph Preston, Jr. John H. Russ Jere W. Peter J. I1 Edgar A. Susan Laughlin Donald W. Snyder Robert C. Wright Fred William Russell Robinson Frank J. A. Paul I. Charles W. Fred C. Frank A. M. Gaynor Richard D. Ivan Arthur D. Joseph A. Petrarca John J. Taylor Paul W. Kenneth E. Kruszewski Michael R. Mario J., Jr. Ruth B. Harper Edwin G. Elinor Z. Taylor Robert W. Elaine F. Farmer David 0. David P. Richardson, Jr Joseph W. Italo S. Frank Dermody Louise Anthony M. Bruce Smith Matthew N. Wright Raymond, Jr. Steven R. Nickol Michael K. Will the House adopt the resolution? YEAS-197 Allen Argall Fajt Fargo Farmer Cannon Gruitza Gruppo Harper LaGrotta Langtr~ Laughlin Nahill Nickol Roebuck Van Horne vane

22 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE FEBRUARY 12, Corriaan I called up for active duty during this crisis, Pennsylvanians coweil Josephs Pitts Kaiser Preston Kasunic Raymond Kenney Reber Kosinski Richardson O'Donnell, Dermody Kruszewski Ritter Donatucci Kukovich Robinson NAYS-1 NOT VOTING-1 The question was determined in the affirmative, and the resolution was adopted. The SPEAKER. The gentleman, Mr., calls up HR 30, which will be read by the clerk. The following resolution was read: House Resolution No. 30 A RESOLUTION Recognizing the Honorable Paul McHale and the Honorable M. upon the occasion of their return to active duty with the United States Marine Corps. WHEREAS, The Honorable Paul McHale and the Honorable M., members of the House of Representatives, have been recalled to active duty with the United States Marine Corps; and WHEREAS, This call comes at a time of national military need in relation to the liberation of Kuwait; and WHEREAS, Representatives McHale and join hundreds of other Pennsylvanians currently on active duty with the United States Armed Forces in the Persian Gulf; therefore be it - RESOLVED, Tiat the ~ouse of Representatives hereby recognizes the loyalty and patriotism of Representatives Paul McHale and M. upon their reentry into the Armed Forces of the United States. Peter J. I1 Will the House adopt the resolution? The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman, Mr.. Mr. DALEY. Thank you, Mr.. Two hundred and fifteen years ago the Pennsylvania Assembly, standing in session in Philadelphia, passed a number of resolutions honoring what they called then the soldier-statesmen of the Revolution. Today we have before us HR 30 that again does basically the same thing, but 215 years since the original resolutions adopted by the Pennsylvania Assembly. Representative Tom this Friday will be leaving Pennsylvania and has been called up for active duty by the United States Marine Corps. Thousands of Pennsylvanians have been which all of us represent in every one of our legislative districts. If I could have your attention for 1 minute, one particular Pennsylvanian I think should be noted at this point in our deliberation is one Maj. Jeff Scott Tice from Representative Paul 's district. He is an Air Force major and has been shot down over Iraq. He is from East Rockhill Township, and I think we need to pause and think and pray and offer our condolences and prayers to the family that Major Tice will be returned to all of us safely. However, Representative will be part of the soldierstatesmen in the rolls of the House, as the Pennsylvania legislature has seen soldier-statesmen leave through the Revolution, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War 11, and the Vietnam and Korean wars. I think it is only fitting that we pause in our Assembly today to reflect, offer our prayers, and extend our hope and concern to all Pennsylvanians and all Americans serving in this time of great conflict in our world. I am asking, Mr., that HR 30 be held at the desk and, without objection, that all members of the Pennsylvania House be added to the resolution. I also ask, Mr., without asking for unanimous consent, that we have Representative address the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes Mr. under unanimous consent. Mr. TIGUE. Thank you, Mr.. That is a heck of a send-off. I would hate to see what would happen if I actually did anything. Pete, thank you for your introduction, and probably it is something I could listen to all day, and in all honesty, I thought I was going to have to. I had not counted on this, but Gaynor abandoned me when I need him. l wsu!d like to szy a few~words,~thot.&, now thinti havethe opportunity. It will be very few. First of all, on behalf of our colleague, Paul McHale, and all the men and women who are serving in the Armed Forces, whether they are in Saudi Arabia or elsewhere, we appreciate the support. When you talk to people who have been over in Saudi Arabia who have come back, like I have, the one thing they keep reiterating is, we really appreciate the support from back home. It is important for morale. Any of you who have served in the military, especially in combat zones, know the importance of morale, so it is important. I understand this is not a tribute to me but a tribute to our men and women in uniform, and on their behalf, thank you very, very much. Hopefully, I will be back in time, right after the tax vote. The SPEAKER. Let the record reflect that there is courage and there is courage. Mr. TIGUE. See, they were counting on my vote. Now they do not know what to do.

23 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE But, again, please keep everyone, generally speaking, in your thoughts and in your prayers, and we appreciate it. Thanks again. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes Mr.. Mr. RYAN. Mr., I think it would be disloyal to me, as a former marine, to not offer to accept a power of attorney given to Mr., another former marine, to cast a tax vote on behalf of Mr.. On the question recurring, Will the House adopt the resolution? Allen Argall Amold Cam Dermody Josephs Donatucci Fajt Fargo Farmer Gannon Gmitza GNPP~ Harper Kaiser Kasunic Kenney Kosinski Kruszewski Kukovich YEAS-197 r NOT LaGrotta Lanary Laughlin Nahill Nickol Pitts Preston Raymond Reber Richardson Ritter Robinson rlays-0 VOTING- Roebuck Seraflni The question was determined in the affirmative, and the resolution was adopted. ADDITIONS OF SPONSORS The SPEAKER. Without objection, all members of the House will be added as cosponsors, unless such objection is recorded. The Chair thanks the members. 1 * * The SPEAKER. The gentleman, Mr., calls up HR 33, which the clerk will read. The following resolution was read: House Resolution No. 33 A RESOLUTION Designating February 1991 as "National Association of American Business Clubs Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, The National Association of American Business Clubs (AMBUCS) is an organization of business and professional men joined together through local chapters to build better communities and to aid the functionally handicapped; and WHEREAS, AMBUCS has a long and honorable record of public service; and WHEREAS, It would be most appropriate to highlight the record of community service of AMBUCS during February; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby designates February 1991 as "National Association of American Business Clubs Month" in Pennsylvania. Dennis E. W. Robert J. J. Scot John S. J. Paul J. Paul W. David G. Argall Bob Allen Will the House adopt the resolution? YEAS-199 LaGrotta Roebuck Langtry Allen Faj t Laughlin Fargo Farmer Argall McIIugh Cannon

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25 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE hundreds of police officers from several states and Canada expected to be in attendance; and WHEREAS, Officer Burchick is survived by his wife, Lynda, three daughters and his mother; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives offer its condolences to the widow and family of Erie Police Officer Richard Burchick. Kenneth E. Kruszewski Italo S. Will the House adopt the resolution? Allen Argall Carn Dermody Donatucci Faj t Fargo Farmer Cannon Gruitza GNPPO Harper Josephs Kaiser Kasunic Kenney Kosinski Kmszewski Kukovich YEAS- 199 LaGrotta Langtry Laughlin Micouie Nahill Nick01 Pitts Preston Raymond Reber Richardson Ritter Robinson NAYS-0 T VOTING- Roebuck Seraiini Tulii O'Donnell, I The question was determined in the affirmative, and the resolution was adopted. ANNOUNCEMENT BY MR. REINARD The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman, Mr., for an announcement. Mr. REINARD. Thank you, Mr.. Mr., I have the unfortunate pleasure to announce some devastating results of last night's ski night. Before I announce the results, I would like to preface a few of the remarks. First off, Captain and Ace had a legal obligation which prevented them from being there last night. Captain had a medical problem, a nonskiing injury, believe it or not, that kept him away from the ski activities, and the results are very poor from a Republican standpoint, and I would like to announce some of the standings. The Democrats overall beat the Republicans. The firstplace member was Greg Fajt, Freshman Fajt, and second place was a very surprising result for any of us who ski: Bob "Boom-Boom" came in for second place. In the Senate race, the House can have a little bit of consideration since the fact that freshman Mike Bortner, one of our own, won first place in the Senate ski-off against the sly Craig Lewis, who took second. The only victory for the Republicans at all was in the firstplace female staff person member, and that was Melissa Belmont of Senator Greenwood's office, a Republican victory there, and to all of us who know him, the sly Tony Barbush happened to take first place for male staff person. The trophy is being protected right now in the Republican confines of the minority leader, but we are going to try to find it, and we will leave the updating to you guys. Thank you very much, Mr.. The SPEAKER. For the information of the members, no more votes will be cast today. The House will not adjourn quickly but will stay in recess to permit receipt of messages from the Senate. BILLS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE, CONSIDERED FIRST TIME, AND TABLED HB 146, PN 455 (Amended) By Rep. GAMBLE An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), known as "The Second Class Township Code," further providing for the jurisdiction of second class township supervisors over its police force. LOCAL GOVERNMENT HB 171, PN 456 (Amended) By Rep. GAMBLE

26 226 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE FEBRUARY 12, An Act amending the act of February 1,1%6 (1965 P. L. 1656, No. 581). known as "The Borough Code," providing for residence requirements for councilmen. LOCAL GOVERNMENT The SPEAKER. For the information of the members, there will be no session tomorrow, VOTE CORRECTIONS The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes Mr.. Mr. PHILLIPS. Thank you, Mr.. I would like to correct a vote. On the amendment A94 to HB 42, I was not recorded. I would like to be recorded in the affirmative. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes Mr.. Mr. BROUJOS. Mr., I would like to be recorded on yesterday's vote on HB 14, amendment A86, in the affirmative. Thank you. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes Mr.. Mr. SCHEETZ. Thank you, Mr.. On HB 23 I was not in my seat. I wish to be recorded in the positive. The SPEAKER. The remarks of the gentleman will be spread upon the record. BILL REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE, CONSIDERED FIRST TIME, AND TABLED HB 245, PN 253 By Rep. PISTELLA An Act amending the act of January 17, 1%8 (P. L. 11, No. 5), known as "The Minimum Wage Act of 1%8," further providing for tip credit and exceptions regarding coverage of the Federal law. LABOR RELATIONS. No. 2 HOUSE BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED By Representatives O'DONNELL, SCRIMENTI, COWELL, DeWEESE, THOMAS, HALUSKA, MRKONIC, BUNT, JOHNSON, COLAIZZO, WAMBACH, S. H. SMITH, JOSEPHS. STISH, CAPPABIANCA, BATTISTO, WOGAN, KASUNIC, ROEBUCK, MERRY, RAYMOND, RUDY, PESCI, GEKLACH, PRESTON, TIGUE, LEVDANSKY, ITKIN, E. Z. TAYLOR, ROBINSON, HANNA, BELARDI, KENNEY, R. C. WRIGHT, STEIGHNER, D. W. SNYDER, JAMES, HASAY, TRICH, VEON, BROUJOS, SERAFINI, ADOLPH, TANGRETTI, HUGHES, TELEK, KOSINSKI, GEORGE, LINTON, McNALLY, LaGROTTA, CORRIGAN, FAIRCHILD, MAIALE, GLADECK, STUBAN, DALEY, HAGARTY, LUCYK, FEE, BELFANTI, FARMER, STABACK, MARKOSEK, D. R. WRIGHT, HERMAN, MICHLOVIC, TRELLO, MELIO, OLASZ, HECKLER, NAHILL, VAN HORNE, FARGO, SAURMAN, O'BRIEN, DeLUCA, CORNELL, BISHOP, HAYES, DERMODY, PERZEL, GIGLIOTTI, REINARD, REBER, COLAFELLA, HAYDEN, LAUGHLIN, KRUSZEWSKI, CLYMER and LESCOVITZ An Act providing for the issuance and sale of certain bonds; and further providing for duties of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. Referred to Committee on EDUCATION, February 12, No. 494 By Representatives ITKIN, SERAFINI, CAPPABIANCA, CORRIGAN, MELIO, STURLA, NOYE, KOSINSKI, GEIST, COLE, MIHALICH? TRELLO, SEMMEL, DERMODY, HERMAN, HARPER, MICHLOVIC, BISHOP, BLAUM, MARKOSEK, KASUNIC, JOSEPHS,, DALEY, COLAIZZO, E. Z. TAYLOR, BELARDI, RICHARDSON, VEON, LAUGHLIN, WOZNIAK, BUNT, BELFANTI, GODSHALL, JOHNSON, SCHULER, BATTISTO, D. W. SNYDER, PISTELLA, OLASZ, BROUJOS, HESS and SAURMAN An Act providing for the Commonwealth's celebration of the Bicentennial of the Bill of Rights; and making an appropriation. Referred to Committee on FEDERAL-STATE RELA- TIONS, February 12,1991. No. 495 By Representatives ITKIN, CESSAR, DeWEESE, KUKOVICH, EVANS, STUBAN, HALUSKA, KASUNIC, BISHOP, TIGUE, SCRIMENTI, DALEY, STISH, MARKOSEK, RITTER, PETRONE, STETLER, J. TAYLOR, TELEK, WAMBACH, CLYMER, BROUJOS, MAYERNIK, FOX, VAN HORNE, COLAFELLA, LAUGHLIN, OLIVER, RICHARDSON, EATTISTO, SU'R.4,-HEP,Mx4W ~~ISF!?, SALOOM, ROEBUCK, GIGLIOTTI, BUTKOVITZ, E. Z. TAYLOR, TRICH, STEELMAN, MERRY, TRELLO, HARPER, BOYES, MELIO, BILLOW, DERMODY, MICHLOVIC, DONATUCCI, CORRIGAN, PESCI, MRKONIC, WOZNIAK, TANGRETTI, CAPPABIANCA, LINTON, OLASZ, McNALLY, STABACK, THOMAS, KRUSZEWSKI, MIHALICH, PETRARCA,