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1 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA fitiz1afibr j irnrrnd MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2010 SESSION OF TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 20 SENATE advice and consent of the Senate, Colonel Jeffrey R. Elliott, 331 Daniel MONDAY, April 12, 2010 Street, Wernersville 19565, Berks County, Forty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as Brigadier General, with assignment as addi- The Senate met at 1 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time. tional TDA position, Joint Force Headquarters, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, to serve until terminated, vice additional position. The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Joseph B. Scarnati III) in the Chair. PRAYER The Chaplain, Reverend ROBERT SPENCER, former Pastor of Purchase Line Church of the Brethren, Clymer, offered the following prayer: Let us bow our heads for prayer. God, we thank You this day. May You bless this House, this Senate, and all the Senators who are serving the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We pray for true freedom, comfort, peace, and joy. We praise You, Father, who gives wisdom, guidance, decisionmaking, and discernment to the leaders here today. We pray for our nation, that we would have a spiritual revival. And Father, we do pray for the old-time leaders. One man many years ago asked, what is truth? The Son of Man said, the truth shall set you free. And the Son of Man once again said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. Be thankful, once again, for the Great I Am, the Lord Jesus Christ, who came to earth to save us through His name. Amen. The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks Reverend Spencer, who is the guest today of Senator Brubaker. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those assembled.) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communications in writing from His Excellency, the of the Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: BRIGADIER GENERAL, PENNSYLVANIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD March 24, 2010 BRIGADIER GENERAL, PENNSYLVANIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD March 24, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, Colonel Michael R. Evans, 1690 Detwiler Drive, York 17404, York County, Twenty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as Brigadier General, with assignment as additional TDA position, Joint Force Headquarters, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, to serve until terminated, vice additional position. BRIGADIER GENERAL, PENNSYLVANIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD March 24, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, Colonel Timothy J. Hilty, 927 Meadowood Circle, Lebanon 17042, Lebanon County, Forty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as Brigadier General, with assignment as Assistant Division Commander, Headquarters, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, to serve until terminated, vice Brigadier General Joseph G. DePaul, retiring. BRIGADIER GENERAL, PENNSYLVANIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD March 24, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, Colonel Andrew P. Schafer, Jr., R.R.

2 1914 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE APRIL 12, 2, Box 288, Dingmans Ferry 18328, Pike County, Twentieth Senatorial District, for appointment as Brigadier General, with assignment as additional TDA position, Joint Force Headquarters, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, to serve until terminated, vice additional position. BRIGADIER GENERAL, PENNSYLVANIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD March 24, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, Colonel Xavier Stewart, 1150 Chadwick Circle, Hummelstown 17036, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as Brigadier General, with assignment as additional TDA position, Joint Force Headquarters, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, to serve until terminated, vice additional position. advice and consent of the Senate, Anne C. Bale, 3516 Montour Street, Harrisburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2012, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice George Demetriades, Sr., Tamaqua, deceased. advice and consent of the Senate, Jen Martchek, 2630 Lansdale Drive, Wexford 15090, Allegheny County, Fortieth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2011, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Harold Jordan, Clarks Summit, deceased. advice and consent of the Senate, Anthony J. Turo, MPA, Oakridge Drive, Wexford 15090, Allegheny County, Fortieth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2010, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Denise Illig Robison, Erie, resigned. CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY advice and consent of the Senate, The Honorable Michael J. Masch, 143 West Hortter Street,, Philadelphia 19119, Philadelphia County, Fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Arthur Makadon, Esquire, Philadelphia, resigned. MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA advice and consent of the Senate, Dennis R. Frampton, 246 DeVore Drive, Meadville 16335, Crawford County, Fiftieth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joseph G. Cacchione, M.D., F.A.C.C., Erie, resigned. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE advice and consent of the Senate, Rohit K. Agrawal, DO, MBA, FACEP, FACOEP, 616 Whispering Pines Drive, Pittsburgh 15238, Allegheny County, Thirty-eighth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, to serve for a term of four years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period.

3 2010 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1915 MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE advice and consent of the Senate, Burton T. Mark, D.O., 25 Stone Ridge Road, Thornton 19373, Delaware County, Twenty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, to serve until June 26, 2010, or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Dr. Charles P. Fasano, Mifflinburg, deceased. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKERS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS AND PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS advice and consent of the Senate, Lina Hartocollis, M.S.S., Ph.D., 812 West Sedgwick Street, Philadelphia 19119, Philadelphia County, Fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, to serve until February 3, 2013, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Nancy Sidell, Ph.D., Wellsboro, resigned. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE advice and consent of the Senate, The Honorable C. Timothy Shaffer, P.O. Box 357, Prospect 16052, Butler County, Twenty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Butler, Magisterial District , to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable Clifford J. Woessner, resigned. JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, PHILADELPHIA COUNTY March 31, 2010 Virginian Road, Philadelphia 19141, Philadelphia County, Fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable Anne Lazarus, elected to Superior Court. JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, PHILADELPHIA COUNTY March 31, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, Sean F. Kennedy, Esquire, 248 Rector Street, Philadelphia 19128, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable Leslie Fleisher, resigned. JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, PHILADELPHIA COUNTY March 31, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, F. Michael Medway, Esquire, 235 S. 15th Street, #205, Philadelphia 19102, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable Tama Myers Clark, resigned. JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CHESTER COUNTY April 1, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, Gregory E. Dunlap, Esquire, 613 Sweetbriar Drive, Harrisburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Chester County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable Paula Francisco Ott, elected to Superior Court. JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, YORK COUNTY advice and consent of the Senate, The Honorable Joyce Eubanks, 5701 April 1, 2010

4 1916 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE APRIL 12, advice and consent of the Senate, Gregory E. Dunlap, Esquire, 613 Sweetbriar Drive, Harrisburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common.Pleas, York County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable Michael J. Brillhart, resigned. JUDGE, SUPERIOR COURT April 1, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, The Honorable Robert A. Freedberg, 434 Dogwood Terrace, Easton 18040, Northampton County, Twentyfourth Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Superior Court, to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable Jane One Melvin, elected to Supreme Court. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS April 1, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, John P. Bane (Public Member), 205 Sassafras Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Gus Pedicone, Philadelphia, whose term expired. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE April 1, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, Amy K. Kokos, 22 Woodview Drive, Mount Holly Springs 17065, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Allegheny, Magisterial District , to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable Susan Evashavik DiLucente, elected to Court of Common Pleas. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE April 1, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, Amy K. Kokos, 22 Woodview Drive, Mount Holly Springs 17065, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Lebanon, Magisterial District , to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable Lee R. Lehman, resigned. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE April 1, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Luzerne, Magisterial District , to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable Bill Amesbury, elected to Court of Common Pleas. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE April 1, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, Amy K. 'Kokos, 22 Woodview Drive, Mount Holly Springs 17065, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Northampton, Magisterial District , to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable Michael J. Koury, Jr., resigned. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE April 1, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the Counties of Wyoming/Sullivan, Magisterial District , to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable Russell D. Shurtleff, resigned. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY

5 2010 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1917 advice and consent of the Senate, Patrick J. Dugan, CPA, 730 Hickory Road, Secane 19018, Delaware County, Twenty-sixth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Accountancy, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY advice and consent of the Senate, Michael J. Menear, CPA, 351 N. Locust Point Road, Mechanicsburg 17050, Cumberland County, Thirtyfirst Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Accountancy, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. advice and consent of the Senate, Pioquinto "Skip" Voluntad, 543 Locust Avenue, Philadelphia 19144, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. advice and consent of the Senate, Hussain G. Malik, M.D., 206 Amy Court, Stroudsburg 18360, Monroe County, Eighteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2015, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. MEMBER OF THE INDUSTRIAL BOARD advice and consent of the Senate, William K. Ryan, 1729 Ritter Avenue, Bristol 19007, Bucks County, Sixth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. advice and consent of the Senate, Diane Slifer, 282 Coach Light Terrace, Huntingdon Valley 19006, Montgomery County, Twelfth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2012, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Martin Berger, Ardmore, deceased. advice and consent of the Senate, Joseph A. Bush, Jr., 334 Middle Road, Langhorne 19047, Bucks County, Sixth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Industrial Board, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY advice and consent of the Senate, The Honorable Joe Martz, 3213 W. Coulter Street, Philadelphia 19129, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, to serve until July 24, 2014, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice David E. Tungate, Pittsburgh, whose term expired.

6 1918 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE APRIL 12, MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS advice and consent of the Senate, Gregory E. Black, 1421 Main Street, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Landscape Architects, to serve for a term of three years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS advice and consent of the Senate, Nancy Bonalumi, RN, MS, CEN, FAEN, 1285 Hillside Drive, Lancaster 17603, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, to serve for a term of four years or until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice I. William Goldfarb, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DANVILLE STATE HOSPITAL April 9, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, David N. Peterson III, 206 Orange Street, Danville 17821, Montour County, Twenty-seventh Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Danville State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2015, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY April 9, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, Ray Bologna, 1690 Sturbridge Drive, Sewickely [sic] 15143, Allegheny County, Fortieth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority, to serve until April 8, 2014, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY April 9, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, Romulo Diaz, 1326 Spruce Street, Apartment 508, Philadelphia 19107, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority, to serve until April 8, 2014, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY April 9, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, Robert G Sanders, 7022 McCallum Street, Philadelphia 19119, Philadelphia County, Fourth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority, to serve until April 8, 2014, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. MEMBER OF THE STATE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION April 9, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, Michael Weiss (Public Member), 2301 Cherry Street, #6-B, Philadelphia 19103, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Real Estate Commission, to serve for a term of five years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE April 9, 2010

7 2010 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1919 advice and consent of the Senate, Elise Glenn, Esquire, 303 Young Drive, Apollo (Washington Township) 15613, Westmoreland County, Forty-fifth Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Westmoreland, Magisterial District , to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable Lawrence J. Franzi, deceased. RECALL COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communications in writing from His Excellency, the of the Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ALLENTOWN STATE HOSPITAL In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as December 23, 2009, for the appointment of Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, as Clerk of Courts, in and for the County of Dauphin, to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice Lowell Witmer, resigned. DRUG, DEVICE AND COSMETIC BOARD In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as December 23, 2009, for the appointment of B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, as a member of the Board of Trustees of Allentown State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Grant Stevenson, Bethlehem, resigned. CLERK OF COURTS, DAUPHIN COUNTY In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as December 23, 2009, for the appointment of B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial Dist r ict, as a member of the Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board, to serve for a term of four years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Margaret Hanna, Quakertown, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE STATE FARM PRODUCTS SHOW COMMISSION In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as December 23, 2009, for the appointment of B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Farm Products Show Commission, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor has been appointed and qualified, vice Randy King, Harrisburg, resigned. JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, McKEAN COUNTY In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as January 4, 2010, for the appointment of Gregory E. Dunlap, Esquire, 613 Sweetbriar Drive, Harrisburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, McKean County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable John H. Yoder, resigned. BRIGADIER GENERAL, PENNSYLVANIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as March 24, 2010, for the appointment of Colonel Xavier Stewart, 1150 Chadwick Circle, Hummelstown 17036, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, as Brigadier General, with assignment as additional

8 1920 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE APRIL 12, TDA position, Joint Force Headquarters, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, to serve until terminated, vice additional position. PUBLIC TELEVISION NETWORK COMMISSION In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as December 23, 2009, for the appointment of Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, as a member of the Pennsylvania Public Television Network Commission, to serve for a term of six years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Penelope Gerber, Ambler, whose term expired. PUBLIC TELEVISION NETWORK COMMISSION In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as December 23, 2009, for the appointment of Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, as a member of the Pennsylvania Public Television Network Commission, to serve for a term of six years or until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Steven Aaron, Harrisburg, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKERS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS AND PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as January 4, 2010, for the appointment of Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, to serve until February 3, 2013, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Nancy Sidell, Ph.D., Wellsboro, resigned. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CENTER In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as January 4, 2010, for the appointment of B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, as a member of the Board of Trustees of South Mountain Restoration Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2015, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Mitzi C. Smith, Mont Alto, resigned. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as February 2, 2010, for the appointment of Amy K. Kokos, 22 Woodview Drive, Mount Holly Springs 17065, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2012, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice George Demetriades, Sr., Tamaqua, deceased. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as February 2, 2010, for the appointment of Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2011, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Harold Jordan, Clarks Summit, deceased.

9 2010 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1921 MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as January 15, 2010, for the appointment of Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, as a member of the Council of Trustees of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2011, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joseph G Cacchione, M.D., F.A.C.C., Erie, resigned. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS April 1, 2010 In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as March 15, 2010, for the appointment of Sam Cohn (Public Member), 491 Hillside Drive, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Gus Pedicone, Philadelphia, whose term expired. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as, for the reappointment of William K. Ryan, 1729 Ritter Avenue, Bristol 19007, Bucks County, Sixth Senatorial District, as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as, for the appointment of Diane Slifer, 282 Coach Light Terrace, Huntingdon Valley 19006, Montgomery County, Twelfth Senatorial District, as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2012, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Martin Berger, Ardmore, deceased. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as, for the reappointment of Pioquinto "Skip" Voluntad, 543 Locust Avenue, Philadelphia 19144, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial District, as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as, for the reappointment of Hussain G Malik, M.D., 206 Amy Court, Stroudsburg 18360, Monroe County, Eighteenth Senatorial Dist r ict, as a member of the Council of Trustees of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2015, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. MEMBER OF THE INDUSTRIAL BOARD In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as November 17, 2009, for the reappointment of Joseph A. Bush, Jr., 334 Middle Road, Langhorne 19047, Bucks County, Sixth Senatorial District, as a member of the Industrial Board, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified.

10 1922 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE APRIL 12, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as October 28, 2009, for the appointment of The Honorable Joe Martz, 3213 W. Coulter Street, Philadelphia 19129, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, as a member of the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, to serve until July 24, 2014, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice David E. Tungate, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as November 10, 2009, for the reappointment of Gregory E. Black, 1421 Main Street, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Landscape Architects, to serve for a term of three years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as October 16, 2009, for the appointment of Nancy Bonalumi, RN, MS, CEN, FAEN, 1285 Hillside Drive, Lancaster 17603, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, to serve for a term of four years or until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice I. William Goldfarb, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE April 9, 2010 In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as December 10, 2009, for the appointment of Elise Glenn, Esquire, 303 Young Drive, Apollo (Washington Township) 15613, Westmoreland County, Forty-fifth Senatorial District, as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Westmoreland, Magisterial District , to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable Lawrence J. Franzi, deceased. HOUSE MESSAGES HOUSE BILLS FOR CONCURRENCE The Clerk of the House of Representatives presented to the Senate the following bills for concurrence, which were referred to the committees indicated: March 24, 2010 HB 349,713, 1148 and Committee on Education. HB 2279, 2292, 2293 and Committee on Appropriations. HB 9, 2178 and Committee on Labor and Industry. HB Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. HB 2294 and Committee on Appropriations. BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Senate Bills numbered, entitled, and referred as follows, which were read by the Clerk: Senators BOSCOLA, BROWNE, GORDNER, BAKER, RAFFERTY, VOGEL, STOUT, M. WHITE, EARLL, FERLO, MENSCH, WOZNIAK and VANCE presented to the Chair SB 1277, entitled: An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for purposes and powers; and, in interest rate risk and interest cost management, further providing for qualified interest rate management agreements. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE,. Senators BOSCOLA, BROWNE, RAFFERTY, M. WHITE, ORIE, WAUGH, FOLMER, MENSCH, EARLL and WARD presented to the Chair SB 1278, entitled:

11 2010 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1923 An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for purposes and powers; in indebtedness and borrowing, providing for financial advisors and independent financial advisors; and, in interest rate risk and interest cost management, further providing for qualified interest rate management agreements. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE,. Senator DINNIMAN presented to the Chair SB 1289, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for Pennsylvania Accountability Grants. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION,. Senator DINNIMAN presented to the Chair SB 1290, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and for certified safety committees; further providing for transferred programs and classes, for actual cost of tuition and maintenance of certain exceptional children in the four chartered schools for education of the deaf and the blind, for the Educational Assistance Program, for education empowerment districts, for financial program and reimbursement of payments, for duties of public institutions of higher education and for the Transfer and Articulation Oversight Committee; providing for participation by State-related institutions and for library funds; further providing for basic education funding for student achievement, for accountability to Commonwealth taxpayers, for special education payments to school districts, for payments on account of homebound children and for Pennsylvania Accountability Grants; and making a repeal. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION,. Senators STACK, EICHELBERGER, RAFFERTY, FONTANA, M. WHITE, D. WHITE, BOSCOLA, O'PAKE, ALLOWAY and GREENLEAF presented to the Chair SB 1293, entitled: An Act establishing the Methadone Death and Incident Review Team and providing for its powers and duties; and imposing a penalty. Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE,. Senators ALLOWAY, RAFFERTY, COSTA, SCARNATI, FERLO, BOSCOLA, KASUNIC, MUSTO, FARNESE, LO- GAN, ERICKSON and McILHINNEY presented to the Chair SB 1296, entitled: 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 limited tax credits for small brewers. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE,. Senators DINNIMAN, PICCOLA, MELLOW, PILEGGI, ARGALL, BOSCOLA, COSTA, EICHELBERGER, ERICKSON, FARNESE, FERLO, FOLMER, GREENLEAF, MENSCH, HUGHES, KASUNIC, KITCHEN, LEACH, LO- GAN, MUSTO, O'PAKE, RAFFERTY, STACK, STOUT, TARTAGLIONE, WAUGH, WILLIAMS, EARLL and WASH- INGTON presented to the Chair SB 1297, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for minimum number of days and school month. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION,. Senators RAFFERTY, LOGAN, FONTANA, MUSTO, M. WHITE and EARLL presented to the Chair SB 1300, entitled: An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, reenacted and amended June 29, 1987 (P.L.32, No.14), further providing for definitions, for authority to issue liquor licenses to hotels, restaurants and clubs, for issuance, transfer or extension of hotel, restaurant and club liquor licenses and for sale of malt or brewed beverages by liquor licensee; providing for food store licenses; further providing for malt and brewed beverages manufacturers', distributors and importing distributors' licenses, for malt and brewed beverages retail licenses, for prohibitions against the grant of licenses, for retail dispensers' restrictions on purchases and sales, for limiting number of retail licenses to be issued in each county, for licenses not assignable and transfers, for unlawful acts relative to liquor, malt and brewed beverages and licensees and for premises to be vacated by patrons. Which was committed to the Committee on LAW AND JUS- TICE,. Senators GREENLEAF, O'PAKE, ERICKSON, WASHING- TON, LEACH and FERLO presented to the Chair SB 1298, entitled: An Act making appropriations from the General Fund to certain agencies of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010, to June 30, Which was committed to the Committee on APPROPRIA- TIONS,. Senators GREENLEAF, WAUGH, O'PAKE, ERICKSON, McILHINNEY, WASHINGTON, WOZNIAK, M. WHITE, WILLIAMS, EARLL, CORMAN, TARTAGLIONE, FERLO and STACK presented to the Chair SB 1299, entitled: An Act amending Titles 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses, for sentencing generally, for sentence of county intermediate punishment and for county intermediate punishment programs; in State intermediate punishment, further providing for definitions and for referral to State intermediate punishment program; and, in recidivism risk reduction incentive, further providing for definitions. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY,. Senators ERICKSON, FONTANA, TARTAGLIONE, ALLOWAY, RAFFERTY, WOZNIAK, D. WHITE, LEACH, LOGAN, TOMLINSON, PIPPY, STACK and SCARNATI presented to the Chair SB 1301, entitled: An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, further providing for definitions, for prize limits, for insured games, for limited sales, for recordkeeping, for eligible organizations' use of locations for conducting small games of chance, for separate individual prize limitations and for revocation of licenses; providing for licensed establishments; and further providing for advertising.

12 1924 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE APRIL 12, Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE,. Senator RAFFERTY presented to the Chair SB 1302, entitled: An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Public Welfare and the, to grant and convey to Montgomery County, certain lands situate in East Norriton Township, Montgomery County. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- ERNMENT,. April 5, 2010 Senators ARGALL, EICHELBERGER, RAFFERTY, MENSCH and WARD presented to the Chair SB 1287, entitled: An Act amending the act of October 6, 1998 (P.L.705, No.92), known as the Keystone Opportunity Zone, Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone and Keystone Opportunity Improvement Zone Act, further providing for legislative findings and for definitions; providing for application limited to areas of extreme urban blight, for monitoring data and for periodic audit; further providing for criteria for authorization of keystone opportunity zone; providing for duties of department; and further providing for reporting. Which was corm fitted to the Committee on FINANCE, April 5, Senators FOLMER, PICCOLA, BOSCOLA, WAUGH, MENSCH, D. WHITE and EARLL presented to the Chair SB 1295, entitled: An Act establishing the State Apprenticeship and Training Commission; transferring functions of the State Apprenticeship and Training Council; providing for an Executive Director of Apprenticeship and Training and for subjects of t r ansfer; and making repeals. Which was committed to the Committee on LABOR AND INDUSTRY, April 5, Senators M. WHITE, MUSTO, STOUT, SCARNATI, PILEGGI, WARD, FOLMER, ORIE, ARGALL, ERICKSON, LEACH, GORDNER, MENSCH, ALLOWAY, VANCE, YAW, BAKER, D. WHITE, VOGEL, EARLL, WASHINGTON and PICCOLA presented to the Chair SB 1303, entitled: An Act amending the act of June 22, 1937 (P.L.1987, No.394), known as The Clean Streams Law, further providing for the Clean Water Fund. Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, April 5, Senators FARNESE, LOGAN, COSTA and STACK presented to the Chair SB 1306, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for State aid for fiscal year Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, April 5, April 8, 2010 Senators LOGAN, EARLL, FONTANA, ERICKSON, WASHINGTON, TOMLINSON, HUGHES, PICCOLA, PILEGGI, COSTA, WAUGH, O'PAKE, RAFFERTY, TARTAGLIONE, GREENLEAF, FARNESE, BOSCOLA, BAKER, STOUT, VANCE, KASUNIC, MENSCH, WARD, FOLMER, ORIE, KITCHEN and STACK presented to the Chair SB 1307, entitled: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, providing for governing body of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency; and making a related repeal. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, April 8, Senators RAFFERTY, ORIE, WAUGH, BOSCOLA, TARTAGLIONE, MENSCH, YAW and KASUNIC presented to the Chair SB 1310, entitled: An Act amending Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in administration, further providing for administrative duties of board. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, April 8, Senators RAFFERTY, FONTANA, WASHINGTON, BOSCOLA, GREENLEAF, LEACH, ERICKSON, WAUGH and STACK presented to the Chair SB 1311, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in medical education loan assistance, further providing for definitions and for Pennsylvania Medical Education Loan Assistance Program; and establishing a loan forgiveness program for physician assistants. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, April 8, Senators FOLMER, SCARNATI, MENSCH, ORIE, RAF- FERTY, EICHELBERGER, ARGALL, ERICKSON, SMUCKER, WAUGH, D. WHITE, ROBBINS, BRUBAKER, ALLOWAY and EARLL presented to the Chair SB 1312, entitled: An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for health insurance coverage not required. Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND INSURANCE, April 8, April 9, 2010 Senators ARGALL, ERICKSON, FERLO and GREENLEAF presented to the Chair SB 1291, entitled: An Act amending the act of May 21, 1943 (P.L.571, No.254), known as The Fourth to Eighth Class and Selective County Assessment Law, further providing for subjects of taxation enumerated. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, April 9, Senators ARGALL, ERICKSON, FERLO and GREENLEAF presented to the Chair SB 1292, entitled: An Act amending the act of May 22, 1933 (P.L.853, No.155), known as The General County Assessment Law, further providing for subjects of taxation enumerated. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, April 9, 2010.

13 2010 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1925 Senators SCARNATI, ORIE, GREENLEAF, ERICKSON, ARGALL, RAFFERTY, ALLOWAY, WAUGH, WILLIAMS, BOSCOLA, FOLMER, McILHINNEY, SMUCKER, BAKER, VOGEL, BRUBAKER, PIPPY, EARLL, YAW, MENSCH, CORMAN, ROBBINS, TARTAGLIONE and VANCE presented to the Chair SB 1308, entitled: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, further providing for expenditure estimates. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, April 9, Senators SCARNATI, CORMAN, D. WHITE, KASUNIC, WARD, BRUBAKER, O'PAKE, MENSCH, ERICKSON, COSTA, LOGAN, ALLOWAY, GREENLEAF, PIPPY, TARTAGLIONE, BAKER, BOSCOLA, WAUGH, M. WHITE, FOLMER, RAFFERTY and ORIE presented to the Chair SB 1309, entitled: An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, further providing for installment payment of school real property taxes. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, April 9, Senators PILEGGI, ERICKSON, COSTA, ALLOWAY, WILLIAMS, YAW, GREENLEAF, TARTAGLIONE, LOGAN and WARD presented to the Chair SB 1315, entitled: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for display of registration plate; and providing for automated red light enforcement systems in second class, second class A and third class cities; and for a penalty. Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- TION, April 9, April 12, 2010 Senators FARNESE, FONTANA, LOGAN, BOSCOLA, STACK, KITCHEN and LEACH presented to the Chair SB 1268, entitled: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in serious traffic offenses, providing for the offense of aggravated assault by vehicle. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, April 12, Senators EICHELBERGER, FOLMER, ERICKSON, WAUGH, GREENLEAF, BRUBAKER, ALLOWAY, PIPPY, PICCOLA, WARD and EARLL presented to the Chair SB 1304, entitled: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for terms of members. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- ERNMENT, April 12, Senators O'PAKE, FONTANA, RAFFERTY, M. WHITE, COSTA, MUSTO, WAUGH, GREENLEAF, BOSCOLA, TARTAGLIONE, ALLOWAY, STOUT, ORIE, LOGAN, WIL- LIAMS, WARD and STACK presented to the Chair SB 1316, entitled: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for classes of licenses. Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- TION, April 12, Senators MENSCH, PICCOLA, BOSCOLA, FONTANA, ALLOWAY, ARGALL, PIPPY, LEACH, ERICKSON, BAKER, FARNESE and STACK presented to the Chair SB 1318, entitled: An Act establishing the State Military College Legislative Appointment Initiative Program. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, April 12, RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Senate Resolutions numbered, entitled, and referred as follows, which were read by the Clerk: Senators GORDNER, PILEGGI, SCARNATI, SMUCKER, TARTAGLIONE, STACK, EARLL, D. WHITE, WAUGH, KITCHEN, MENSCH, PIPPY, GREENLEAF, EICHELBERGER, ORIE, COSTA, LOGAN, RAFFERTY, BRUBAKER, VOGEL, BAKER, DINNIMAN, KASUNIC, FONTANA, STOUT, ROBBINS, O'PAKE, ERICKSON, WASHINGTON, BOSCOLA, TOMLINSON, WARD and PICCOLA presented to the Chair SR 286, entitled: A Resolution recognizing May 6, 2010, as the "National Day of Prayer" in Pennsylvania and encouraging the celebration of religious freedom. Which was committed to the Committee on RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS,. April 5, 2010 Senators MENSCH, ORIE, RAFFERTY, O'PAKE, LOGAN, BOSCOLA, KASUNIC, McILHINNEY, GREENLEAF, FONTANA, BAKER, ARGALL, ERICKSON, D. WHITE, ALLOWAY, COSTA, PILEGGI, WASHINGTON, TARTAGLIONE, MUSTO, PIPPY, EARLL, BRUBAKER and TOMLINSON presented to the Chair SR 287, entitled: A Resolution memorializing the Congress of the United States to designate the Honor and Remember Flag as a national emblem of service and sacrifice by the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have given their lives in the line of duty. Which was committed to the Committee on VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, April 5, April 8, 2010 Senators VANCE, PILEGGI, MENSCH, COSTA, ALLOWAY, BAKER, BOSCOLA, BROWNE, BRUBAKER, DINNIMAN, EARLL, ERICKSON, FARNESE, FONTANA, GREENLEAF, KASUNIC, LEACH, LOGAN, MUSTO, O'PAKE, PIPPY, RAFFERTY, STACK, STOUT,

14 1926 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE APRIL 12, TARTAGLIONE, WASHINGTON, D. WHITE, M. WHITE, WOZNIAK and FERLO presented to the Chair SR 288, entitled: A Resolution designating April 16, 2010, as "Healthcare Decisions Day" in Pennsylvania. Which was committed to the Committee on AGING AND YOUTH, April 8, W. Russell Faber, Chief Clerk Senate of Pennsylvania 89A East Wing, Main Capitol Harrisburg, PA Dear Mr. Faber: GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGULATORY REVIEW COMMISSION The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: INDEPENDENT REGULATORY REVIEW COMMISSION 333 Market Street, 14th Floor Harrisburg, PA March 23, 2010 I am pleased to provide you with a copy of our 2009 Annual Report. Section 11(b) of the Regulatory Review Act requires the Independent Regulatory Review Commission to file an annual report of its activities for the prior calendar year with the and the General Assembly. We are sending courtesy copies to individual members and would be happy to provide more information or more copies of our report as needed. To see all the latest changes at IRRC, please visit our website at where you may sign up for automatic updates as well. Sincerely, KIM KAUFMAN Executive Director The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library 2008 ANNUAL LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE PROGRAM REPORT The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Rachel Carson State Office Building P.O. Box 2063 Harrisburg, PA Mr. Mark R. Corrigan Secretary of the Senate Senate Post Office Box Harrisburg, PA Dear Mr. Corrigan: April 5, 2010 Enclosed is the Department of Environmental Protection's Annual Low-Level Radioactive Waste Program Report to the Pennsylvania General Assembly. This report covers calendar year The report provides a summary of the current activities of the Appalachian States Low-Level Waste Compact (compact), a list of all lowlevel radioactive waste (LLRW) generators in the compact, and the amounts of LLRW disposed by volume. It also contains a discussion of LLRW generation trends, including waste minimization and financial statistics, relating to all aspects of the compact. The Pennsylvania Low-Level Waste Radioactive Waste Disposal Act (Act ) requires that this report be prepared each year. The attached report is based on data from the U.S. Department of Energy's Manifest Information Management System (MIMS). MIMS is a national database that contains the actual volume and radioactivity of LLRW disposed of at the three existing LLRW disposal facilities in the country. Please contact Robert Maiden, Director of Legislative Affairs, by at rmaiden@state.pa.us or by telephone at with any questions or comments you may have on this report. Sincerely, JOHN HANGER Secretary The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE The PRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to announce the President pro tempore has made the following appointment: Mr. Walter N. Heine as a member of the Citizens Advisory Council to the Department of Environmental Protection. APPOINTMENT BY THE MAJORITY LEADER The PRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to announce the Majority Leader has made the following appointment: Senator Lloyd K. Smucker as a member of the Community Service Advisory Board. LEGISLATIVE LEAVES The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Delaware, Senator Pileggi. Senator PILEGGI. Mr. President, I request temporary Capitol leaves for Senator Folmer, Senator Ward, and Senator Orie, and legislative leaves for Senator Tomlinson, Senator Don White, and Senator Mcllhinney. The PRESIDENT. Senator Pileggi requests temporary Capitol leaves for Senator Folmer, Senator Ward, and Senator Orie, and legislative leaves for Senator Tomlinson, Senator Don White, and Senator Mcllhinney. Without objection, the leaves will be granted. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Senator MELLOW asked and obtained a leave of absence for Senator WILLIAMS, for today's Session, for personal reasons. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS JOURNAL APPROVED The PRESIDENT. The Journal of the Session of March 9, 2010, is now in print. The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the Session of March 9, Senator PILEGGI. Mr. President, I move that further reading of the Journal be dispensed with and that the Journal be approved.

15 2010 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1927 On the question, Will the Senate agree to the motion? The yeas and nays were required by Senator PILEGGI and were as follows, viz: YEA-49 Alloway Ferlo Musto Tomlinson Argall Folmer O'Pake Vance Baker Fontana One Vogel Boscola Gordner Piccola Ward Browne Greenleaf Pileggi Washington Brubaker Hughes Pippy Waugh Corman Kasunic Rafferty White, Donald Costa Kitchen Robbins White, Mary Jo Dinniman Leach Scarnati Wozniak EarlI Logan Smucker Yaw Eichelberger Mcllhinney Stack Erickson Mellow Stout Farnese Mensch Tartaglione NAY-0 A majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. The PRESIDENT. The Journal is approved. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS GUESTS OF SENATOR STEWART GREENLEAF PRESENTED TO THE SENATE The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Montgomery, Senator Greenleaf. Senator GREENLEAF. Mr. President, I rise to introduce the Archbishop Wood Girls' Basketball Team. The team recently won the PIAA Class AAA girls' State championship, and I am very honored that they chose to come here today to be recognized. They are receiving a Senate citation for their accomplishment. Along with them here today is the athletic director and the coach, Jim Ricci, who led the team to their first-ever State title. The team finished the season with 26 wins. Coach Ricci was named Pennsylvania's Class AAA coach of the year by a panel of sports writers from around the State. Coach Ricci has been the girls' coach at Archbishop Wood for four seasons. They are all here today sitting in the gallery, and I ask that the Senate recognize them for their wonderful accomplishment of winning the championship and wish them well. Thank you, Mr. President. The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Greenleaf please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. (Applause.) Senator GREENLEAF. Mr. President, I also have the honor to introduce Merriam Qureshi, who is the Coca-Cola Silver Scholar from Bucks County Community College. She is a student there and was named a scholar just recently. This is a national honor that is bestowed upon a select number of community college students each year in conjunction with Coca-Cola. Merriam is an elementary education major with a 3.9 GPA. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. The students are selected by the community colleges for their scholarship, leadership, and service to others. So this is an extremely important, prestigious award that she has received, and I am pleased to introduce Merriam, and I ask that we welcome her as well. The PRESIDENT. Would the guest of Senator Greenleaf please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. (Applause.) GUEST OF SENATOR JOHN N. WOZNIAK PRESENTED TO THE SENATE The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Cambria, Senator Wozniak. Senator WOZNIAK. Mr. President, I guess I am up first on the list. I thought that my two colleagues, the appropriate chairmen of the Committee on Education, were going to introduce them as a group. I have a very fine young lady here today from the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, and she is being honored as a Coca-Cola National Finalist. The 2010 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team is comprised of students from all 14 community colleges. Recognizing their achievements are Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, and the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges. She was able to receive a scholarship from Coca-Cola, and I have to admit, that was one thing I never received in my college career. So I would like Lisa McCann to stand up and be recognized by the Senate of Pennsylvania for the fine job that she has done to further her education. The PRESIDENT. Would the guest of Senator Wozniak please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. (Applause.) GUESTS OF SENATOR JEFFREY E. PICCOLA PRESENTED TO THE SENATE The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Dauphin, Senator Piccola. Senator PICCOLA. Mr. President, several of these young men and women have already been introduced, but I would like, on behalf of Senator Dinniman and myself, to introduce the 2010 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team of students from Pennsylvania's community colleges. Shortly, we will be introducing and voting on a resolution recognizing this month as "Community College Month" in Pennsylvania. This academic team represents some of the best and the brightest of our community college students. Each year, they come to Harrisburg to receive this recognition from the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges and Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. These students are selected by their colleges for their academic achievement as well as leadership and service to others. The students also compete at the national level as part of the All-USA Academic Team. The national effort is sponsored by Coca-Cola and USA Today. At this time, I would like to take a moment to make a special introduction of Caitlin Palmer. Caitlin is a student at Harrisburg Area Community College, which is now known as HACC, central Pennsylvania's community college, and she has been selected by Phi Theta Kappa as Pennsylvania's New Century Scholar for As a New Century Scholar, Caitlin receives a scholarship from the Coca-Cola Foundation, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, and Phi Theta Kappa. Mr. President, please join me and the rest of the Senate in welcoming Caitlin and all of the 2010 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team from Pennsylvania's community colleges.

16 1928 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE APRIL 12, The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Piccola please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. (Applause.) GUEST OF SENATOR RICHARD L. ALLOWAY PRESENTED TO THE SENATE The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Franklin, Senator Alloway. Senator ALLOWAY. Mr. President, I rise to welcome Caitlin Palmer from East Berlin in Adams County. Caitlin is part of the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team here with the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges. Caitlin is a student at Harrisburg Area Community College at the Gettysburg Campus. She was named a New Century Scholar, and she was selected by her community college for her scholarship and leadership as well as her service to others. I would like to congratulate her on her achievements. The PRESIDENT. Would the guest of Senator Alloway please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. (Applause.) GUESTS OF SENATOR MICHAEL BRUBAKER PRESENTED TO THE SENATE The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Lancaster, Senator Brubaker. Senator BRUBAKER. Mr. President, it is a privilege of mine to introduce Chet Yoder, who lives in the Garden Spot Village area within my Senate district, which is in the New Holland area. With him is a very special guest from halfway around the globe. His name is Ezekiel Omware, and he is from Kenya. It is a privilege of mine to introduce our two friends, Chet and Ezekiel, who are here today to observe how Pennsylvania government conducts itself. Thank you, Mr. President. The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Brubaker please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. (Applause.) GUESTS OF SENATOR ANDREW E. DINNIMAN PRESENTED TO THE SENATE The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Chester, Senator Dinniman. Senator DINNIMAN. Mr. President, I join with Senator Piccola in simply recognizing all of the community college students who are here. Those who are here today are part of the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team. Senator Piccola and I, as majority and minority chairs of the Committee on Education, simply want to make sure that the Senate recognizes all of our community college students this month, especially those who are here today touring our Capitol, many of whom have been introduced individually. Mr. President, these are the best and the brightest of our community college system. Thank you. The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Dinniman please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. (Applause.) LEGISLATIVE LEAVES CANCELLED The PRESIDENT. Senator Ward, Senator Folmer, and Senator Don White have returned, and their respective leaves are cancelled. RECESS The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Delaware, Senator Pileggi. Senator PILEGGI. Mr. President, I request a recess of the Senate for purposes of a meeting of the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations to be held immediately, to be followed by a meeting of the Committee on Appropriations, both to be held in the Rules room, to be followed by a Republican caucus in the Majority Caucus Room. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Lackawanna, Senator Mellow. Senator MELLOW. Mr. President, at the conclusion of the two committee meetings, I ask our Democratic Members to report to our caucus room at the rear of the Chamber. The PRESIDENT. For purposes of a meeting of the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations, followed by a meeting of the Committee on Appropriations, both to be held in the Rules room, to be followed by Republican and Democratic caucuses, without objection, the Senate stands in recess. AFTER RECESS The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having expired, the Senate will come to order. LEGISLATIVE LEAVE The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Delaware, Senator Pileggi. Senator PILEGGI. Mr. President, I request a temporary Capitol leave for Senator Piccola. The PRESIDENT. Senator Pileggi requests a temporary Capitol leave for, Senator Piccola. Without objection, the leave will be granted. LEAVE CANCELLED The PRESIDENT. Senator Williams has returned, and his personal leave is cancelled. LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED The PRESIDENT. Senator Tomlinson has returned, and his legislative leave is cancelled. PERMISSION TO ADDRESS The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Allegheny, Senator Costa. Senator COSTA. Mr. President, I rise today to bring to the attention of my colleagues and to recognize an individual who, unfortunately, we lost in western Pennsylvania politics and government last week. Mr. President, on April 9, this past week, former State Representative Richard Olasz of West Mifflin passed away at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Oakland.

17 2010 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1929 Mr. President, Mr. Olasz was a friend to some Members in this Chamber and served with a few of them over the years. I had the privilege of knowing Rich for about 20 years and, most importantly, was able to call him not only a colleague but a friend. Over the course of his career, Rich Olasz served for a total of 35 years as an elected Democratic official, on the West Mifflin Borough Council, Allegheny County Council, as well as serving here for a number of years in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was the son of Hungarian immigrants who worked in the Homestead Steel Works, which today is part of the waterfront project. In 1951, Rich Olasz enlisted in the Coast Guard, and he returned in 1953 to marry his sweetheart, Marie Dugan, with whom he shared some 40-plus years. In 1958, Rich graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. He served as a cost accountant with U.S. Steel and later worked in the Allegheny County budget office. Mr. President, whether you agreed or disagreed with Rich Olasz on issues affecting government, whether it be local politics, local government, State government, or State issues, he was one who was very committed to working for his constituencies and representing his community. And you saw that, day in and day out, in the nature and the manner by which he rose to defend or articulate an issue on behalf of his community. Mr. President, there are a number of people over the years who have provided service to their communities and to their Commonwealth, and Rich Olasz was one of them. I can tell you, Mr. President, that of a number of projects in the district that I have the opportunity and privilege to represent, one is the waterfront area. One of the significant accomplishments during Mr. Olasz's career was securing the appropriate funding for a flyover bridge that led into the Homestead Works off of Route 837. Mr. President, I will tell you that but for the work of Rich Olasz, there would not exist today a waterfront development that consists of about a $350 million development that is one of the retail and light industrial centers of the Mon Valley region. But for Rich's efforts toward that end, as well as work on the Homestead High Level Bridge, Mr. President, that economic activity in the Mon Valley--which really is the core of the economic revitalization of some of those communities--would not have taken place. For a number of years, he served as the chairperson of the Committee on Transportation in the House and articulated a variety of issues. But most importantly, Mr. President, Rich Olasz was probably one of the best family men you could find. He had a deep love and affection for his family. His son, Danny, and three of his daughters were constantly working and doing things together, vacationing together, and attending each other's sporting events. We lost Rich one of the countless times that he was attending one of the athletic activities of his grandchildren. On that day, Mr. President, I believe that Rich had the opportunity to see two of his grandchildren participating in high school athletic activities in and around our area. But he was always at baseball games over the course of the summer. In my days when I served as a Little League coach and oftentimes participated in the same tournaments that Rich's son Danny coached and his grandchildren were playing in, I would see Rich there cheering his kids on on the sidelines, but not just his own kids, other kids from the neighborhood for whom he also had an affection. In addition to some of his accomplishments in the legislature, he was a big part of introducing and pushing for mine subsidence legislation that helped people get grants and loans to repair their homes. He also obtained millions of dollars for the Carnegie Library of Homestead, one of the signature libraries of the Carnegie system in Allegheny County that so many Mon Valley residents have the opportunity to utilize. Mr. President, we lost an individual who was a tireless worker for his community, a public servant whom we all should emulate. And I will tell you, Mr. President, oftentimes, after giving remarks on the House floor, Representative Olasz would state, and I quote--after he finished his remarks, he would say, "Think about it." That was his signature sign-off with respect to his remarks: "Think about it." Mr. President, I ask my colleagues here today and people watching this program, today, let us take a moment to think about Rich Olasz, to thank him for the service he provided not only to Allegheny County and West Mifflin Borough, but to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Thank you very much, Mr. President. The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks the gentleman from Allegheny County for his tribute. LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED The PRESIDENT. Senator Mcllhinney has returned, and his legislative leave is cancelled. CALENDAR THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR BILLS OVER IN ORDER HB 464, H11602, SB 1023 and SB Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator PILEGGI. BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION AND FINAL PASSAGE SB 1059 (Pr. No. 1360) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P.L.1206, No.331), known as The First Class Township Code, further providing for township manager. Considered the third time and agreed to, On the question, Shall the bill pass finally? The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: YEA-50 Alloway Ferlo Musto Tomlinson Argall Folmer O'Pake Vance Baker Fontana One Vogel Boscola Gordner Piccola Ward Browne Greenleaf Pileggi Washington Brubaker Hughes Pippy Waugh Corman Kasunic Rafferty White, Donald Costa Kitchen Robbins White, Mary Jo Dinniman Leach Scarnati Williams Earll Logan Smucker Wozniak

18 1930 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE APRIL 12, Eichelberger McIlhinney Stack Yaw Erickson Mellow Stout Farnese Mensch Tartaglione NAY-0 A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. SB 1060 (Pr. No. 1361) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, further providing for township manager. Considered the third time and agreed to, On the question, Shall the bill pass finally? The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: YEA-50 Alloway Ferlo Musto Tomlinson Argall Folmer O'Pake Vance Baker Fontana One Vogel Boscola Gordner Piccola Ward Browne Greenleaf Pileggi Washington Brubaker Hughes Pippy Waugh Corman Kasunic Rafferty White, Donald Costa Kitchen Robbins White, Mary Jo Dinniman Leach Scarnati Williams Earll Logan Smucker Wozniak Eichelberger Mcllhinney Stack Yaw Erickson Mellow Stout Farnese Mensch Tartaglione NAY-0 A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. SB 1061 (Pr. No. 1362) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: An Act amending the act of May 24, 1956 (1955, P.L.1674, No.566), entitled "An act authorizing council of any incorporated town to create the office of town manager, and prescribe his powers and duties," further providing for the office of town manager and for powers and duties of a town manager. Considered the third time and agreed to, On the question, Shall the bill pass finally? The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: YEA-50 Alloway Ferlo Musto Tomlinson Argall Folmer O'Pake Vance Baker Fontana One Vogel Boscola Gordner Piccola Ward Browne Greenleaf Pileggi Washington Brubaker Hughes Pippy Waugh Corman Kasunic Rafferty White, Donald Costa Kitchen Robbins White, Mary Jo Dinniman Leach Scarnati Williams Earll Logan Smucker Wozniak Eichelberger McIlhinney Stack Yaw Erickson Mellow Stout Farnese Mensch Tartaglione NAY-0 A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted. "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. SB 1062 (Pr. No. 1363) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: An Act amending the act of February 1, 1966 (1965 P.L.1656, No.581), known as The Borough Code, further providing for the office of borough manager and for powers and duties of a borough manager. Considered the third time and agreed to, On the question, Shall the bill pass finally? The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: YEA-50 Alloway Ferlo Musto Tomlinson Argall Folmer O'Pake Vance Baker Fontana Orie Vogel Boscola Gordner Piccola Ward Browne Greenleaf Pileggi Washington Brubaker Hughes Pippy Waugh Corman Kasunic Rafferty White, Donald Costa Kitchen Robbins White, Mary Jo Dinniman Leach Scarnati Williams Earll Logan Smucker Wozniak Eichelberger Mcllhinney Stack Yaw Erickson Mellow Stout Farnese Mensch Tartaglione NAY-0 A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. SB 1063 (Pr. No. 1364) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: An Act amending the act of June 23, 1931 (P.L.932, No.317), known as The Third Class City Code, providing for the office and powers and duties of a city administrator or manager.

19 2010 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1931 Considered the third time and agreed to, On the question, Shall the bill pass finally? The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: YEA-50 Alloway Ferlo Musto Tomlinson Argall Folmer O'Pake Vance Baker Fontana One Vogel Boscola Gordner Piccola Ward Browne Greenleaf Pileggi Washington Brubaker Hughes Pippy Waugh Corman Kasunic Rafferty White, Donald Costa Kitchen Robbins White, Mary Jo Dinniman Leach Scarnati Williams Earl! Logan Smucker Wozniak Eichelberger Mcllhinney Stack Yaw Erickson Mellow Stout Farnese Mensch Tartaglione NAY-0 A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. BILLS OVER IN ORDER SB 1072 and HB Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator PILEGGI. SECOND CONSIDERATION CALENDAR BILLS OVER IN ORDER HB 67, SB 85, HB 117, SB 174, SB 214, SB 351, HB 422, SB 771, SB 964, SB 1144 and SB Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator PILEGGI. BILLS ON SECOND CONSIDERATION SB 1157 (Pr. No. 1534) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: An Act designating State Route 283, from the PA Turnpike Interchange in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County, to State Route 30 in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, as the 283rd Field Artillery Battalion Highway. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. SB 1180 (Pr. No. 1591) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: An Act designating the Donora-Webster Bridge in Donora, Washington County, as the Lieutenant Ernest P. Kline Memorial Bridge. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. BILLS OVER IN ORDER SB 1198, SB 1202, SB 1238, SB 1245, SB 1252, HB 1720, HB 2003 and HB Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator PILEGGI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS Senator ROBBINS, from the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations, reported communications from His Excellency, the of the Commonwealth, recalling the following nominations, which were read by the Clerk as follows: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as February 2, 2010, for the appointment of Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2011, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Harold Jordan, Clarks Summit, deceased. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as February 2, 2010, for the appointment of Amy K. Kokos, 22 Woodview Drive, Mount Holly Springs 17065, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2012, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice George Demetriades, Sr., Tamaqua, deceased.

20 1932 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE APRIL 12, In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as, for the reappointment of William K. Ryan, 1729 Ritter Avenue, Bristol 19007, Bucks County, Sixth Senatorial District, as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as, for the appointment of Diane Slifer, 282 Coach Light Terrace, Huntingdon Valley 19006, Montgomery County, Twelfth Senatorial District, as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2012, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Martin Berger, Ardmore, deceased. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as, for the reappointment of Pioquinto "Skip" Voluntad, 543 Locust Avenue, Philadelphia 19144, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial District, as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ALLENTOWN STATE HOSPITAL In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as December 23, 2009, for the appointment of B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, as a member of the Board of Trustees of Allentown State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Grant Stevenson, Bethlehem, resigned. CLERK OF COURTS, DAUPHIN COUNTY In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as December 23, 2009, for the appointment of Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, as Clerk of Courts, in and for the County of Dauphin, to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice Lowell Witmer, resigned. DRUG, DEVICE AND COSMETIC BOARD In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as December 23, 2009, for the appointment of B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, as a member of the Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board, to serve for a term of four years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Margaret Hanna, Quakertown, whose term expired. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as, for the reappointment of Hussain G. Malik, M.D., 206 Amy Court, Stroudsburg 18360, Monroe County, Eighteenth Senatorial District, as a member of the Council of Trustees of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2015, and until his successor is appointed and qualified.

21 2010 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1933 MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as January 15, 2010, for the appointment of Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, as a member of the Council of Trustees of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2011, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joseph G. Cacchione, M.D., F.A.C.C., Erie, resigned. MEMBER OF THE STATE FARM PRODUCTS SHOW COMMISSION In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as December 23, 2009, for the appointment of B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Farm Products Show Commission, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor has been appointed and.qualified, vice Randy King, Harrisburg, resigned. MEMBER OF THE INDUSTRIAL BOARD In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as November 17, 2009, for the reappointment of Joseph A. Bush, Jr., 334 Middle Road, Langhorne 19047, Bucks County, Sixth Senatorial District, as a member of the Industrial Board, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as October 28, 2009, for the appointment of The Honorable Joe Martz, 3213 W. Coulter Street, Philadelphia 19129, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, as a member of the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, to serve until July 24, 2014, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice David E. Tungate, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, McKEAN COUNTY In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as January 4, 2010, for the appointment of Gregory E. Dunlap, Esquire, 613 Sweetbriar Drive, Harrisburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, McKean County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable John H. Yoder, resigned. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as November 10, 2009, for the reappointment of Gregory E. Black, 1421 Main Street, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Landscape Architects, to serve for a term of three years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. BRIGADIER GENERAL, PENNSYLVANIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as March 24, 2010, for the appointment of Colonel Xavier Stewart, 1150 Chadwick Circle, Hummelstown 17036, Dauphin County, Fifteenth

22 1934 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE APRIL 12, Senatorial District, as Brigadier General, with assignment as additional TDA position, Joint Force Headquarters, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, to serve until terminated, vice additional position. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as October 16, 2009, for the appointment of Nancy Bonalumi, RN, MS, CEN, FAEN, 1285 Hillside Drive, Lancaster 17603, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, to serve for a term of four years or until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice I. William Goldfarb, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. PUBLIC TELEVISION NETWORK COMMISSION In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as December 23, 2009, for the appointment of Sam Cohn, 491 Hillside Drive, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, as a member of the Pennsylvania Public Television Network Commission, to serve for a term of six years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Penelope Gerber, Ambler, whose term expired. PUBLIC TELEVISION NETWORK COMMISSION In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as December 23, 2009, for the appointment of Nora Peterman, 4634 Larchwood Avenue, Philadelphia 19143, Philadelphia County, Eighth Senatorial District, as a member of the Pennsylvania Public Television Network Commission, to serve for a term of six years or until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Steven Aaron, Harrisburg, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKERS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS AND PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as January 4, 2010, for the appointment of Stephanie Moore, R.R. 2, Box 397, Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, to serve until February 3, 2013, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Nancy Sidell, Ph.D., Wellsboro, resigned. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CENTER In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as January 4, 2010, for the appointment of B.J. Clark, 611 East Darby Road, Havertown 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, as a member of the Board of Trustees of South Mountain Restoration Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2015, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Mitzi C. Smith, Mont Alto, resigned. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS April 1, 2010 In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as March 15, 2010, for the appointment of Sam Cohn (Public Member), 491 Hillside Drive, Mountville 17554, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Gus Pedicone, Philadelphia, whose term expired.

23 2010 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1935 MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE April 9, 2010 In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as December 10, 2009, for the appointment of Elise Glenn, Esquire, 303 Young Drive, Apollo (Washington Township) 15613, Westmoreland County, Forty-fifth Senatorial District, as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Westmoreland, Magisterial District , to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable Lawrence J. Franzi, deceased. NOMINATIONS RETURNED TO THE GOVERNOR Senator ROBBINS. Mr. President, I request that the nominations just read by the Clerk be returned to His Excellency, the. A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined in the affirmative. The PRESIDENT. The nominations will be returned to the. REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS Senator ROBBINS, from the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations, reported the following nominations made by His Excellency, the of the Commonwealth, which were read by the Clerk as follows: advice and consent of the Senate, Arthur L. Baldwin, 2009 McClintock Road, White Oak 15131, Allegheny County, Forty-fifth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2012, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. advice and consent of the Senate, George R. Gunn, Jr., 1505 Valley View Drive, Box 89, Gwynedd Valley 19437, Montgomery County, Twelfth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2012, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. advice and consent of the Senate, Lynn M. Fields Harris, 1602 Yerkes Street, Philadelphia 19150, Philadelphia County, Fourth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2012, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. MEMBER OF THE ARCHITECTS LICENSURE BOARD January 19, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, Troy M. Cassel (Public Member), 315 New Street, #115, Philadelphia 19106, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Architects Licensure Board, to serve for a term of four years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA January 13, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, The Honorable Vincent J. Hughes, 4950 Parkside Avenue, Suite 300, Philadelphia 19131, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2015, and until his successor is appointed and qualified.

24 1936 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE APRIL 12, advice and consent of the Senate, Dr. Vincent De Franco, 35 Club Court, Stroudsburg 18360, Monroe County, Eighteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Darell Covington, M.D., East Stroudsburg, resigned. advice and consent of the Senate, Harry F. Lee, Esquire, 100 Coach Road, Stroudsburg 18360, Monroe County, Sixteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. advice and consent of the Senate, Marcus S. Lingenfelter, 2420 Beech Street, Harrisburg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice David Sanko, Harrisburg, whose term expired. advice and consent of the Senate, Nancy V. Perretta, R.R. 1, Box 4006, Stroudsburg 18360, Monroe County, Eighteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2015, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. advice and consent of the Senate, L. Patrick Ross, Box 161, Tannersville 18372, Monroe County, Fourteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. advice and consent of the Senate, Amy S. Welch, 5410 Upper Mountain Road, New Hope 18938, Bucks County, Tenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2015, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. advice and consent of the Senate, Robert Willever, 2034 Penstock Court, Bethlehem 18015, Northampton County, Eighteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his successor is appointed and qualified.

25 2010 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1937 HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY October 22, 2009 advice and consent of the Senate, Noel E. Eisenstat, 6708 McCallum Street, Philadelphia 19106, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, to serve until July 20, 2015, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY October 22, 2009 advice and consent of the Senate, Jeremy Nowak, 1512 Sheffield Lane, Wynnewood 19096, Montgomery County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, to serve until July 20, 2014, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Stewart E. Price, Ambler, whose term. expired. MEMBER OF THE INDUSTRIAL BOARD November 17, 2009 advice and consent of the Senate, Andrew A. Cuvo, 3661 Southwood Drive, Easton 18045, Northampton County, Twenty-fourth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Industrial Board, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. MEMBER OF THE STATE PLANNING BOARD October 16, 2009 advice and consent of the Senate, Susan G. Hockenberry, 205 Thompson Drive, Pittsburgh 15229, Allegheny County, Fortieth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Planning Board, to serve for a term of four years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Rubye Jenkins-Husband, Erie, resigned. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF PODIATRY November 20, 2009 advice and consent of the Senate, Mary E. Loftus, D.P.M., 3022 Kenwick Circle, Bethlehem 18017, Northampton County, Sixteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Podiatry, to serve for a term of four years or until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. MEMBER OF THE STATE FARM PRODUCTS SHOW COMMISSION November 10, 2009 advice and consent of the Senate, Robert Mazza, East Lake Road, North East 16428, Erie County, Twenty-first Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Farm Products Show Commission, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor has been appointed and qualified. MEMBER OF THE STATE FARM PRODUCTS SHOW COMMISSION November 10, 2009 advice and consent of the Senate, Carl T. Shaffer, 406 West Third Street, PO Box 2, Mifflinville 18631, Columbia County, Twenty-seventh Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Farm Products Show Commission, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor has been appointed and qualified. NOMINATIONS LAID ON THE TABLE Senator ROBBINS. Mr. President, I request that the nominations just read by the Clerk be laid on the table. The PRESIDENT. The nominations will be laid on the table. EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion was made by Senator ROBBINS, That the Senate do now resolve itself into Executive Session for the purpose of considering certain nominations made by the. Which was agreed to by voice vote.

26 1938 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE APRIL 12, NOMINATION TAKEN FROM THE TABLE Senator ROBBINS. Mr. President, I call from the table a certain nomination and ask for its consideration. The Clerk read the nomination as follows: MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA January 13, 2010 advice and consent of the Senate, The Honorable Vincent J. Hughes, 4950 Parkside Avenue, Suite 300, Philadelphia 19131, Philadelphia County, Seventh Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2015, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. On the question, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination? The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Philadelphia, Senator Hughes. Senator HUGHES. Mr. President, I ask if I could be excused from this particular vote. The PRESIDENT. Senator Hughes requests to be excluded from this vote. The Chair will exclude the Senator from the vote. And the question recurring, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination? The yeas and nays were required by Senator ROBBINS and were as follows, viz: YEA-49 Alloway Ferlo O'Pake Vance Argall Folmer One Vogel Baker Fontana Piccola Ward Boscola Gordner Pileggi Washington Browne Greenleaf Pippy Waugh Brubaker Kasunic Rafferty White, Donald Corman Kitchen Robbins White, Mary Jo Costa Leach Scarnati Williams Dinniman Logan Smucker Wozniak Earl! Mcllhinney Stack Yaw Eichelberger Mellow Stout Erickson Mensch Tartaglione Farnese Musto Tomlinson NAY-0 A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the be informed accordingly. NOMINATIONS TAKEN FROM THE TABLE Senator ROBBINS. Mr. President, I call from the table certain nominations and ask for their consideration. The Clerk read the nominations as follows: advice and consent of the Senate, Arthur L. Baldwin, 2009 McClintock Road, White Oak 15131, Allegheny County, Forty-fifth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2012, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. advice and consent of the Senate, George R. Gunn, Jr., 1505 Valley View Drive, Box 89, Gwynedd Valley 19437, Montgomery County, Twelfth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2012, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. advice and consent of the Senate, Lynn M. Fields Harris, 1602 Yerkes Street, Philadelphia 19150, Philadelphia County, Fourth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, to serve until October 8, 2012, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. MEMBER OF THE ARCHITECTS LICENSURE BOARD January 19, 2010

27 2010 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1939 advice and consent of the Senate, Troy M. Cassel (Public Member), 315 New Street, #115, Philadelphia 19106, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Architects Licensure Board, to serve for a term of four years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. advice and consent of the Senate, Dr. Vincent De Franco, 35 Club Court, Stroudsburg 18360, Monroe County, Eighteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Darell Covington, M.D., East Stroudsburg, resigned. advice and consent of the Senate, Harry F. Lee, Esquire, 100 Coach Road, Stroudsburg 18360, Monroe County, Sixteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. advice and consent of the Senate, Marcus S. Lingenfelter, 2420 Beech Street, Harrisburg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice David Sanko, Harrisburg, whose term expired. advice and consent of the Senate, Nancy V. Perretta, R.R. 1, Box 4006, Stroudsburg 18360, Monroe County, Eighteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of, January 2015, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. advice and consent of the Senate, L. Patrick Ross, Box 161, Tannersville 18372, Monroe County, Fourteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. advice and consent of the Senate, Amy S. Welch, 5410 Upper Mountain Road, New Hope 18938, Bucks County, Tenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2015, and until her successor is appointed and qualified.

28 1940 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE APRIL 12, advice and consent of the Senate, Robert Willever, 2034 Penstock Court, Bethlehem 18015, Northampton County, Eighteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2013, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY October 22, 2009 In conformity with law, I have the, honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Noel E. Eisenstat, 6708 McCallum Street, Philadelphia 19106, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, to serve until July 20, 2015, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY October 22, 2009 advice and consent of the Senate, Jeremy Nowak, 1512 Sheffield Lane, Wynnewood 19096, Montgomery County, Seventeenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, to serve until July 20, 2014, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Stewart E. Price, Ambler, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE INDUSTRIAL BOARD November 17, 2009 advice and consent of the Senate, Andrew A. Cuvo, 3661 Southwood Drive, Easton 18045, Northampton County, Twenty-fourth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Industrial Board, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2011, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. MEMBER OF THE STATE PLANNING BOARD October 16, 2009 advice and consent of the Senate, Susan G. Hockenberry, 205 Thompson Drive, Pittsburgh 15229, Allegheny County, Fortieth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Planning Board, to serve for a term of four years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Rubye Jenkins-Husband, Erie, resigned. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF PODIATRY November 20, 2009 advice and consent of the Senate, Mary E. Loftus, D.P.M., 3022 Kenwick Circle, Bethlehem 18017, Northampton County, Sixteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Podiatry, to serve for a term of four years or until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. MEMBER OF THE STATE FARM PRODUCTS SHOW COMMISSION November 10, 2009 advice and consent of the Senate, Robert Mazza, East Lake Road, North East 16428, Erie County, Twenty-first Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Farm Products Show Commission, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor has been appointed and qualified. MEMBER OF THE STATE FARM PRODUCTS SHOW COMMISSION November 10, 2009 advice and consent of the Senate, Carl T. Shaffer, 406 West Third Street, PO Box 2, Mifflinville 18631, Columbia County, Twenty-seventh Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Farm Products Show Commission, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor has been appointed and qualified. On the question, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nominations? The yeas and nays were required by Senator ROBBINS and were as follows, viz:

29 2010 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1941 YEA-50 Alloway Ferlo Musto Tomlinson Argall Folmer O'Pake Vance Baker Fontana One Vogel Boscola Gordner Piccola Ward Browne Greenleaf Pileggi Washington Brubaker Hughes Pippy Waugh Corman Kasunic Rafferty White, Donald Costa Kitchen Robbins White, Mary Jo Dinniman Leach Scarnati Williams Earil Logan Smucker Wozniak Eichelberger Mcllhinney Stack Yaw Erickson Mellow Stout Farnese Mensch Tartaglione NAY-0 A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the be informed accordingly. EXECUTIVE SESSION RISES Senator ROBBINS. Mr. President, I move that the Executive Session do now rise. The motion was agreed to by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS BILLS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEES Senator PILEGGI, from the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations, reported the following bills: SB 126 (Pr. No. 1740) (Rereported) (Concurrence) An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for prohibited acts and penalties, for liquefied ammonia gas, precursors and chemicals, for methamphetamine production, for operating a methamphetamine laboratory and illegal dumping of methamphetamine waste and for environmental costs. HB 485 (Pr. No. 3361) (Rereported) (Concurrence) An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the offense of illegal dumping of methamphetamine waste; imposing a penalty; and providing for the offense of operation of methamphetamine laboratory. Senator CORMAN, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following bills: SB 629 (Pr. No. 1835) (Amended) (Rereported) An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in professional employees, further providing for definitions; and providing for school social workers. SB 918 (Pr. No. 1109) (Rereported) An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, consolidating and amending the Third Class County Assessment Board Law, The Fourth to Eighth Class and Selective County Assessment Law and provisions of The County Code relating to auxiliary board of assessment appeals and assessment of signs and sign structures; and making related repeals. SB 1026 (Pr. No. 1836) (Amended) (Rereported) An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for elk hunting licenses. SB 1155 (Pr. No. 1532) (Rereported) An Act amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding provisions for required fiscal security through bonding, blanket bonding and insuring of elected and appointed county officers and employees; providing for determining the form, amount and payment of premiums for and the filing and recording of the required security and for the subsequent issuance of official commissions; and making related repeals. SB 1186 (Pr. No. 1837) (Amended) (Rereported) An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for burial details for veterans. HB 975 (Pr. No. 2060) (Rereported) An Act amending the act of May 23, 1945 (P.L.913, No.367), known as the Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law, adding definitions; further providing for general powers of board and for procedure for licensing as professional geologist; providing for continuing professional competency and education requirements; and further providing for practice by firms and corporations. SENATE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED Senators FONTANA, BAKER, BOSCOLA, DINNIMAN, KASUNIC, KITCHEN, STACK, TARTAGLIONE, O'PAKE, WASHINGTON, ARGALL, COSTA, ERICKSON, HUGHES, LOGAN, RAFFERTY, LEACH, PILEGGI, PIPPY, ALLOWAY, EARLL, GORDNER, ORIE, WAUGH, MEL- LOW, BRUBAKER, MENSCH and FERLO, by unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 290, entitled: A Resolution recognizing the week of April 11 through 17, 2010, as "National Library Week 2010" in Pennsylvania. On the question, Will the Senate adopt the resolution? The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Allegheny, Senator Fontana. Senator FONTANA. Mr. President, libraries are an important part of our education system, our economy, and our communities. They provide valuable resources, programs, and classes for people of all ages. Libraries are places where the unemployed can research jobs, where children can read and learn, and where families gather for events and activities. Those who might not have access to the Internet can use libraries, putting themselves in contact with family and friends around the world. Free access to computers and the Internet in public libraries has developed into an important and sometimes necessary service. According to a recent report from the University of Washington, 77 million library visitors connected to the Internet during the past year. More than 32 million people use library computers for educational purposes, including doing homework, taking online classes, and applying for financial aid. Meanwhile, 30 million people use library computers to find jobs or further their careers. This is just one of the many reasons

30 1942 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE APRIL 12, that I am proud to recognize the contributions of libraries as well as skilled librarians and library workers everywhere. Today's librarian now serves as a job coach, counselor, and technological trainer. It is also important to insure continued funding for public libraries so that they can continue to provide these services. In Pittsburgh, Mr. President, we saw a real-world example of the impact of proposed closures and reductions in hours when the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh announced changes it was considering because of a growing deficit and a lack of funding. More than 2 million people visit the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's 19 neighborhood libraries each year. The Carnegie Library system employs more than 700 people and creates $63 million in economic output each year. The announcement that some of those branches may close resulted in a variety of groups and individuals taking action to insure that that did not happen, including children who sold hot chocolate in front of their local branch to raise money to keep their library open. In Pittsburgh, Mr. President, people were asked what they appreciate most about the library system. They responded that libraries are community assets that provide a safe resource for children, seniors, students, and job seekers, and that the library provides equal access to information for everyone, which is important to a democratic society. That is why, Mr. President, I am happy to offer this resolution to designate April 11 through April 17 as "National Library Week" in Pennsylvania. Thank you, Mr. President. And the question recurring, Will the Senate adopt the resolution? A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined in the affirmative. Senators BAKER, ALLOWAY, BOSCOLA, BRUBAKER, COSTA, DINNIMAN, EARLL, ERICKSON, FERLO, FONTANA, GREENLEAF, O'PAKE, ORIE, PIPPY, STACK, STOUT, TARTAGLIONE, TOMLINSON, WASHINGTON, WAUGH and D. WHITE, by unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 291, entitled: A Resolution designating the week of April 11 through 17, 2010, as "Week of the Young Child" in Pennsylvania. Which was read, considered, and adopted by voice vote. Senator WOZNIAK, by unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 292, entitled: A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2010 as "Sleep Apnea Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. On the question, Will the Senate adopt the resolution? The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Cambria, Senator Wozniak. Senator WOZNIAK. Thank you, Mr. President. Do you suffer from high blood pressure? Maybe obesity? The PRESIDENT. Are you addressing me? Senator WOZNIAK. I am addressing -- I am sorry. I have a resolution for adoption. I guess I am a little premature there with my commercial. The PRESIDENT. The gentleman from Cambria, Senator Wozniak, offers a resolution. The Chair does not think he hears an objection. Senator WOZNIAK. It may be possible, Mr. President, that you might suffer from some of these conditions. The PRESIDENT. On the resolution, the Chair recognizes the gentleman from Cambria, Senator Wozniak. You are in order. Senator WOZNIAK. Do you suffer from high blood pressure? A heart condition, perhaps? Maybe obesity? Does your significant other or your spouse tell you that you snore and have episodes of non-breathing? You might be suffering from a condition called sleep apnea, and what this resolution does is designate May 2010 "Sleep Apnea Awareness Month." There are millions of people throughout this nation, tens of millions throughout this world, who suffer from this condition. I know because I did a lot of research on sleep apnea. I had the condition. I had an operation performed on myself, and I think that I am pretty well cured. But I will tell you, when I was suffering from sleep apnea, I would fall asleep driving my car, I would hallucinate in the daytime, I would be sluggish, and, obviously, potentially situated for high blood pressure or a heart attack. I want everyone to know that help is available. I was as stubborn as anybody else and said, I just do not sleep right, and every excuse except there is a physical condition that was causing me not to get the rest that I needed. There are machines called CPAP machines that force air down into your lungs at night. There are operations, and there are doctors - ear, nose, and throat specialists - who are out there specifically to help you. Anybody who thinks that they may have a sleep condition, I urge you to go to a sleep clinic, to see your family physician, to see a specialist. They say that a sleepy driver is more dangerous than any drunk driver on the road. It is your quality of life, at your workplace, with your family, and for your own well-being. If anybody has any questions out there, if you want to call me or me, I will be more than happy to discuss it with you. Folks, it is a real disease, but there is real help. There is absolutely no reason whatsoever for anybody, anybody out there, to suffer from sleep apnea. I am asking that we designate May "Sleep Apnea Awareness Month," and I am asking anybody out there who is listening to go out and seek the help that you need. You will be very, very, very glad you did. I certainly am. Thank you, Mr. President. And the question recurring, Will the Senate adopt the resolution? A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined in the affirmative. CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following resolutions, which were read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. David C. Houck, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Roberts, Doris Oertner and to the Tri-Valley Junior/Senior High School Girls' Basketball Team of Hegins by Senator Argall. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Lauren C. Smith by Senators Argall and Musto. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the Bloomingdale Grange Hall of Shickshinny by Senator Baker.

31 2010 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1943 Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Woodrow Guth by Senator Browne. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mark Wang, Jonathan Wise, Brian McDonie, Charlotte Bensinger, Emily Cameron and to the Hempfield High School Library by Senator Brubaker. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Walters, Colton Schnars and to Troop 124 of the Boy Scouts of America by Senator Corman. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Dr. Clifford DeBaptiste, Mark James Mcllvaine and to the New Century Club of West Chester by Senator Dinniman. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Nicholas Lucore, Michael George Davis Christiansen, Tyler 'Glen Goodwin and to Nathan James Erie by Senator Earll. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Connor Greer, Sheldon Hostetter, John E. Mentzer, Jr., Francis J. Bonenberger, Ronald M. Speece, Norman L. Houser, Patrick Magrane, Maytown Historical Society and to the citizens of the Borough of Palmyra by Senator Folmer. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Kevin Anthony Jordan by Senators Folmer and Yaw. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Jessica Whipkey and to Shannon Smitley by Senator Kasunic. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Irene McNeil and to Barbara Hill Short by Senator Leach. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Brode and Brooks, Inc., of Pennsburg, by Senator Mensch. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Eric William Richmond by Senator O'Pake. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Austin W. Hyde and to Bauerstown AARP Chapter 2490 by Senator Orie. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Chief Richard R. Bennar, Dr. Ronald Schafer, Rescue Fire Company No. 1 of Harrisburg and to the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra by Senator Piccola. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Joseph J. Saunders by Senator Pileggi. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery Company of Bradford by Senator Scarnati. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Lewis by Senator Stout. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the Omicron Delta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., of Philadelphia, by Senator Tartaglione. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Chief Frank Walter, Jr., Frank Walter, Sr., Diane Walter, Robert Walter, Diane Woodmender, Gene Ingram, Sr., Joseph Lanzendorfer and to Scott Shore by Senator Tomlinson. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Dennis R. Dickey, Harold E. Conley and to Mary W. Elser by Senator Vance. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Rosemary Trump by Senators D. White and Costa. CONDOLENCE RESOLUTIONS The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following resolutions, which were read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the late Harold Coslett by Senator Baker. Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the late Nancy Penn Smith Hannum by Senator Dinniman. Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the late Reginald Bryant by Senator Hughes. Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the late David D. Bowers, Jr., by Senator Kitchen. Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the late Joseph Austin Heaney, to the family of the late George L. Mitchell and to the family of the late Paul L. Geissler by Senator McIlhinney. Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the late Dr. Robert D. Lynch by Senator Wozniak. POSTHUMOUS CITATION The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following citation, which was read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: A posthumous citation honoring the late Clara H. Jordan was extended to the family by Senator Scarnati. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SECRETARY The following announcements were read by the Secretary of the Senate: SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA COMMITTEE MEETINGS MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2010 Off the Floor APPROPRIATIONS (to consider Senate Rules Cmte. Bills No. 629, 918, 1026, 1155 and 1186; Conf. Rm. and House Bill No. 975) Off the Floor RULES AND EXECUTIVE Rules Cmte. NOMINATIONS (to consider Senate Conf. Rm. Bill No. 126; House Bill No. 485; and certain executive nominations) TUESDAY, APRIL 13, :30 A.M. AGING AND YOUTH (to consider Room 8E-A Senate Resolution No. 288) East Wing 9:30 A.M. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND Senate Maj. ENERGY (public hearing to consider the Caucus Rm. nomination of John Quigley as Secretary of Conservation and Natural Resources) 10:00 A.M. CONSUMER PROTECTION AND Hrg. Rm. I PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE North Off. (public hearing regarding electric rates) 10:00 A.M. FINANCE (public hearing to consider the Room 8E-A nomination of the Honorable C. Daniel East Wing Hassell for Secretary of Revenue) 10:00 A.M. LABOR AND INDUSTRY (to consider Room 461 Senate Bill No. 1249; and House Bills Main Capitol No. 9 and 1196) 10:00 A.M. LAW AND JUSTICE (joint public Room 140 hearing on beer raids in Philadelphia Main Capitol with House Liquor Control Committee)